Posted by Michelle on Oct 20, 2020 in News
The Greater Iowa City Area HBA Legislative Committee announces that it endorses Phil Hemingway and Rod Sullivan among the candidates running for seats on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. All candidates were invited to complete a Q&A about issues critical to the home-building industry, such as regulations, TIF funding, affordable housing and more for the committee. Hemingway and Sullivan responded. Read their replies at the links below. Don’t forget to...
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Posted by Michelle on Oct 14, 2020 in News
The Greater Iowa City Area HBA has entered into advertising partnerships with three area media companies to offer members diversified and broader marketing opportunities at discounted prices. And all partners are HBA members. TOWNSQUARE MEDIA The radio opportunity with Townsquare Media, which owns KHAK, KDAT, KRNA and 107.1, is for the remainder of 2020 and all of 2021. Members get a 35 percent discount and Iowa Ctiy Area HBA events receive additional advertising. Your ad...
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Posted by Michelle on Oct 13, 2020 in News
The leaves are changing color and the summer’s heat wave is behind us — all signs that the fall season has finally arrived. With more time spent at home this year, taking on a few preventative home maintenance projects will not only keep your family living space comfortable; it will help safeguard your home investment. Here are a few areas of your home to pay special attention to in the next couple of months: Check Roof Insulation You want to make sure your home has...
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Posted by Michelle on Oct 11, 2020 in News
Due to health and safety concerns and ongoing travel restrictions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, the 8th annual Design & Construction Week® (DCW) featuring National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show (IBS) and NKBA’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) will be a robust, all-virtual event instead of an in-person, on-site event. Design & Construction Week was scheduled to take place on Feb. 9-11, 2021, at the Orange County...
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Posted by Michelle on Oct 2, 2020 in News
Check out the October issue of our Builders News newsletter. October is Careers in Construction Month, and we share the growth in our area ACE programs. Also learn who won Parade of Homes Builders Excellence Awards and People’s Choice Awards; our new committees structure and more. Click the link below for the digital edition. October Builders News Newsletter ...
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Posted by Michelle on Oct 1, 2020 in News
Imagine a rewarding career path with plenty of demand, competitive compensation and a chance to contribute to building the American Dream. A job in the residential construction industry checks each of those boxes. According to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data and analysis by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), there were 373,000 open construction sector jobs in July. October is Careers in Construction month, which shines a spotlight on the...
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