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Land Development Code (LDC) Reform | New Form Districts

6/17/2022

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June is National Safety Month

6/10/2022

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As the construction industry enters its busiest season the timing of the National Safety Council’s (NSC) National Safety Month couldn’t be more perfect! National Safety Month held annually advocates for companies and employees to take action to eliminate causes of preventable injuries and deaths.

National Safety Month acts as a reminder to our members to continue to prioritize safety in and around their workplaces. This month is a great time to review safety guidelines with teams, employees, and customers. It is also a great time review to make sure you are in compliance with OSHA's  guidelines for your specific industry. 
www.osha.gov/complianceassistance/quickstarts

This year’s National Safety Month focuses on four main themes:
  1. Musculoskeletal Disorders
  2. Workplace Impairment
  3. Injury Prevention
  4. Slips, Trips and Falls
​More information may be found on NSC’s website: 
www.nsc.org/workplace/national-safety-month
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Land Development Code (LDC) Reform Project

6/3/2022

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Planning and Design Services is excited to announce that the Land Development Code (LDC) Reform project is now underway for 2022-2023. Thank you to everyone for your participation in this important work that began in the summer of 2020. As a result of your engagement, initial recommendations, including accessory dwelling units, notification procedures, and urban agriculture reforms have all been adopted.
As we move forward, plans outlining the content under consideration and strategies for outreach and engaging with the community are now available and we would like to discuss these reforms with you. To learn more about the amendments to the LDC being considered in this round, please click HERE to view a summary of the content or copy the following link into the address bar of your web browser:https://arcg.is/05LCLX0.
The full program and engagement plan is available HERE and on our website at https://louisvilleky.gov/ldcreform.
Flyers:
  • ​CONTENT BEING CONSIDERED 
  • “ZONING CONVERSTAIONS" highlighting outreach that we will be providing at Louisville Free Public Library branches beginning on June 10th. These conversations or neighborhood office hours are a way for you to reach us closer to where you live or work. The hours extend beyond normal business hours and no appointment is necessary. We will be available to assist with any zoning questions and to discuss the LDC reform.
We look forward to connecting with each you over the next several months and hope to see you all at upcoming workshops to be scheduled beginning in July.
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or comments. You can call at 502-574-5860 or email at ldcreform@louisvilleky.gov.
Joel P. Dock, AICP
Planning Coordinator
Planning & Design Services
Department of Develop Louisville
LOUISVILLE FORWARD
444 South Fifth Street, Suite 300
Louisville, KY 40202
502-574-5860
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design
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Building Materials Prices Up More Than 19% Year Over Year

5/16/2022

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According to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the prices of goods used in residential construction ex-energy (not seasonally adjusted) climbed 0.5% in April, following upwardly revised increases of 1.9% and 2.4% in March and February, respectively.
This adds up to an 4.9% increase in building materials prices since the start of 2022. Building materials prices are up 19.2% year over year and have risen 35.6% since the start of the pandemic.
Specific material increases include:
  • Softwood lumber: The PPI for softwood lumber (seasonally adjusted) declined 15.6% in April, following a downwardly revised 5.4% increase in March and a 2.5% gain in February. As a result, the index is down 8.9% over the first four months of 2022. Since reaching its most recent trough in September 2021, prices have risen 60.4%.
  • Steel products: Steel mill products prices (not seasonally adjusted) climbed 2.4% in April — the first monthly increase since December 2021. Nonetheless, the first four months of 2022 have been positive for the cost of derivative steel products after increasing 128% in 2021.
  • Ready-mix concrete: The PPI for ready-mix concrete (RMC) prices rose 1.3% (seasonally adjusted) in April after a small decline in March. The index has climbed 8.9% year over year and is 12.6% higher than the January 2021 reading.
  • Gypsum products: The PPI for gypsum products (seasonally adjusted) was flat in April. The prices of gypsum products are up 17.8% year over year and have increased 23.5% since January 2021.
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Lumber Executive Predicts Elevated Prices to Last for "Foreseeable Future"

5/21/2021

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In the slideshow below, there are two separate quotes for lumber: One from April 2021, one from May 2020. Notice the difference in the cost of a standard 2x4 stud. This is a fraction of the total lumber package for a new home in North Carolina with a sales price in the $300s. Lumber production must increase.
As we all know, Lumber Prices have been on the rise for a while now, with no decline in price in sight. This not only affects the building industry directly, but, it also affects home buyers and homeowners looking to remodel. 
A lumber industry veteran told CNBC on Thursday he expects the hot lumber market to persist, at least for a few more months, keeping both prices and volatility elevated.


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Critical Home Repairs Delayed Because of Sky-High Lumber Prices

3/26/2021

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NAHB - As lumber prices remain sky high, home-building activities continue to suffer across all aspects of the industry — including remodeling projects. Home owners have had an opportunity while sheltering in place to examine their homes and identify key areas in need of repair. But many have been apprehensive to tackle these projects because of the uncertain costs and availability of project materials.


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National Women in Construction Week

3/9/2021

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National Women in Construction Week
March 7-13, 2021 is National Women in Construction Week. This week, we celebrate women from all across the building industry workforce.

​Women are currently outnumbered in the construction workforce  10 to 1, making it a male-dominated industry.

​National Women in Construction Week is in place to honor these hard-working women and to emphasize the growing role of women in the building industry.

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Lumber Prices Notch Records on Building, Remodeling Boom

2/16/2021

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The Wall Street Journal: ​Lumber prices have shot to fresh records, defying the normal winter slowdown in wood-product sales in a sign that the pandemic building boom is bowling into 2021.


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IBSx - No Exhibitor Booths, Show Programming Continues

2/11/2021

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From NAHB: It is with deep regret we announce that the technology issues pertaining to the IBSx exhibitor platform could not be resolved. The situation evolved rapidly and rectifying these challenges proved more complex than anticipated. As a result, the show floor featuring IBSx exhibitor booths will not be moving forward as planned this week, but will be postponed to a later date. We are investigating alternative solutions to allow the exhibit experience and virtual booths to open in the near future.


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IBSx - Technical Difficulties

2/10/2021

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IBSx technical difficulties
Due to ongoing technical issues with the KBIS Virtual and IBSx platform, access to all exhibitor booths within the IBSx Expo Hall is inaccessible. NAHB is investigating alternative solutions that may allow the Expo Hall to open in the future. 
 
IBSx show programming including the General Sessions, Gamechangers, the Sales Rally, the Demo Zones and Shop Talks will continue as scheduled, February 10-12, 2021.
 
Be sure to look for updated links to participate in planned IBSx education programming.

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