INDIANAPOLIS (April 2, 2024) - The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently honored Rick Wajda, Chief Executive Officer of the Indiana Builders Association (IBA) based in Indianapolis, Indiana, as the 2023 State Executive Officer of the Year. The NAHB Executive Officer of the Year...
INDIANAPOLIS (March 12, 2024) – The U.S. Census Bureau’s most recent report on building permits issued in January 2024 marked a significant upturn in the housing sector. According to the data, 1,269 single-family permits were issued in January 2024 - a 62% increase compared to...
INDIANAPOLIS (December 21, 2023) – The Indiana Builders Association (IBA) recently awarded the 2023 Remodeler of the Year award to DJ Tavernier, founder and owner of Mishawaka-based River Valley Construction Group, during IBA’s Annual Conference and Board of Directors Meeting. The Remodeler of the Year...
INDIANAPOLIS (December 21, 2023) – The Indiana Builders Association (IBA) Board of Directors recently elected Kenny Reinbrecht to serve as the 2024 president. He is the 72nd president of the association. Reinbrecht is the founder of Haubstadt-based Reinbrecht Homes, which currently builds around 120 homes annually in...
INDIANAPOLIS (December 21, 2023) – The Indiana Builders Association (IBA) recently awarded the 2023 Associate of the Year award to Julia Moore, Loan Mortgage Specialist for First Federal Savings Bank, during IBA’s Annual Conference and Board of Directors Meeting. The Don Cassidy Associate of the Year...
INDIANAPOLIS (December 21, 2023) – The Indiana Builders Association (IBA) recently awarded the 2023 John C. Hart Presidential Award, its highest award, to Frank Rhoades, of Cottage Watchman Security in Pierceton, IN, during IBA’s Annual Conference and Board of Directors Meeting. Rhoades has been an active...
INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 3, 2023) – The U.S. Census Bureau’s most recent report on building permits issued in August 2023 marked a significant upturn in the housing sector. According to the data, 1,738 single-family permits were issued in August 2023 - a 20% increase compared to...
INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 29, 2023) – The Indiana Builders Association is honored by Governor Eric Holcomb to declare October as “Careers in Construction Month” (CICM). CICM is designated to increase public awareness and appreciation of construction craft professionals and the entire construction workforce. The construction industry is...
INDIANAPOLIS – Rick Wajda, chief executive officer of the Indiana Builders Association, told Congress today that the “primary challenge to the building industry is the lack of attainable, affordable housing in the single-family and multifamily markets.” At the invitation of U.S. Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.), the...
Codes Corner with: Lynn Madden, Hallmark Homes, IBA Codes & Safety Committee Chair & Nate Kleist, Energy Diagnostics As a quality inspector for a custom home builder, I know firsthand how difficult it can be to make sense of some of the requirements in the 2020...
