INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 28, 2019) – Statewide totals for building permits issued in September show 1,447 single-family permits were pulled, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. September permits are down 4 percent from August of 2019, when 1,531 permits were pulled. The 1,447 permits pulled in September...
After 19 months, the rule adoption process is nearly complete for the residential code. On November 7, 2019, the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission (Commission) approved the proposed rule to amend the 2018 International Residential Code, with a few editorial changes. The proposed...
By IBA President Don Thieneman I want to thank each and every one of you for giving me this opportunity to be your IBA president for 2019. Throughout this past year, I have felt undeniably supported by our members. People are always happy to volunteer, give...
By IBA President Don Thieneman This October, the Indiana Builders Association hopes to support our local associations statewide in their individual membership drives. We have seen tremendous success in our recruitment efforts in the past, and this year we hope to continue that trend. When planning...
INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 1, 2019) – Statewide totals show August’s 1,531 single-family permits pulled is a 1% increase from July, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The August permits pulled this year are down 6% from the 1,624 permits pulled in August of 2018. The single family...
By IBA President Don Thieneman The Indiana Builders Association is more than just a place to network with other industry professionals. It gives you opportunities to have access to members’ benefits that help you save money, strengthen your business and support your association. Hopefully by now you...
One Indiana high school prepping young students for construction and manufacturing jobs and giving graduating students a photo-worthy send off when they complete their courses and enter into their job field. Young students at J.E. Ober Elementary School and Garrett Middle School are engaged in classes...
If you tuned into the news lately on topics regarding our industry, you couldn’t miss the constant theme of a high demand for new construction; how there is more work than our men are able to execute. When you go to a meeting, you don’t...
INDIANAPOLIS (July 2, 2019) – The U.S. Census Bureau recently released statewide totals for building permits issued in May of 2019 and shows 1649 single-family permits were pulled. This number is up 3% from April of 2019, when 1602 permits were pulled. The 1649 permits...
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The U.S. Census Bureau recently released statewide totals for building permits issued in February of 2019 and shows 920 single-family permits were pulled. This number is up 8% from January of 2019, when 854 permits were pulled. The 920 permits pulled in...
