Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Maine

https://lnkd.in/eu9yieFM In the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez discuss the future of housing and what to expect under the new administration. Listen to the episode and subscribe to Housing Developments on your favorite podcast provider.

????♀?Recruitment strategies to attract and retain workers ???? Hire first, ask questions later — If you find a talented individual, don't let them slip through your fingers. Even if you don't have an immediate opening, their skills could be a game-changer down the line. Marketing — Don't be shy about showcasing what makes your company a great place to work. Put effort and some dollars into marketing your open positions via advertisements and/or paid social media posts. Be sure to communicate the benefits of working with your company. Create apprenticeship programs — Companies who run their own programs to help steer more people into the trades find the benefits returned to them with loyalty and passion from employees. For example, in 2018, home improvement retailer Lowe’s launched Track to the Trades, a pre-apprenticeship program to help its employees get into a skilled trade. Broaden your benefits — McCarthy Building Companies, a general contractor with 6,500 employees across the country, has been extending new benefits to tradespeople to entice them to join the construction force, from paid leave for funerals and military duty to 401(k) plans, health insurance, mental health support, learning and development opportunities, and a brief 30-day waiting period for benefits. Prioritize culture fit — Technical skills are important, but don't underestimate the value of finding people who align with your company's values and culture. A positive, supportive work environment can be a powerful magnet for talent.

Members, share the Association with your trade partners. The HBRAME needs like minded people to drive us forward.

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The very mention of fluctuating cash flow can cause anxiety for construction company owners. Without sufficient planning for a slow season, even seasoned businesses may find themselves in a cash crisis from time to time. While weather can be an obvious culprit for midsized general contractors — particularly those in nonresidential construction such as commercial, road and highway, or heavy construction — a slow season can also be related to factors such as project life cycles, regional labor shortages, or a poorly quoted or scoped job. https://lnkd.in/gm3RfDZn

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https://lnkd.in/gK3TPNK At IAQ & Energy 2024 you'll put it all together: all the components to design, construct, operate and repair healthy, environmentally-sustainable indoor spaces. December 11, 2024 Augusta Civic Center Augusta, Maine

The reform of #zoning regulations is one of the solutions pushed by NAHB to address the #HousingAffordability crisis. Here's a great zoning explainer from the land development experts on the NAHB staff: https://lnkd.in/gRcXyiRv

Together, we’re transforming the heat pump water heater (HPWH) market through policy, programming, incentives, product innovation, and promotion. Let’s continue the momentum to realize this technology’s significant carbon and energy savings potential. View on-demand recordings on the event program page and access these resources and tools to continue making an impact! https://lnkd.in/gSy8tV6q

Wages for residential building workers grew at a blistering annual pace of 9.9% in September, following a scorching 10.8% gain in August. These year-over-year growth rates are unprecedented in the history of the data series going back to 1990. https://lnkd.in/evpcFUkh #CareersinConstruction