The Indiana Builders Association will grant two awards to both an associate member and remodeler who have shown extraordinary leadership skills and have made exceptional contributions to the organization. The awards are based on merit and will be judged by a special judging panel. The application...
As the snow melts and warm weather approaches, many home owners’ thoughts turn to a traditional activity this time of year: spring cleaning. But whether you enjoy getting your house in order or would rather tackle only the bare minimum of necessary chores, it’s important to...
We all enjoy the benefits of having healthy local water resources – and that means we all have an important role to play in keeping our waterways safe and healthy for everyone to enjoy. After it rains or snows, the excess flow of water — and...
After the dust settles on your Independence Day celebration, you may notice that your home has begun to show the signs of an active summer – both inside and out. Take the time now to do a few maintenance tasks to keep your home humming...
Governor Eric Holcomb has officially proclaimed the month of June National Homeownership Month. Above the national average, Indiana has a homeownership rate of about 70%. On Thursday, the state’s major housing organizations, Habitat for Humanity of Indiana, the Indiana Association of REALTORS, the Indiana Mortgage...
Builders increased home construction in the month of April, despite industry challenges. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. –Last month, the United States Census Bureau reported a 52% increase in single-family building permits from February 2018 to March 2018. Continuing in the trend, data shows a 7% increase in permits...
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. –According to data from the United States Census Bureau, single-family building permits show a 52% increase from February 2018 to March 2018. The 1,537 permits pulled in March of 2018 are up 8% from March of 2017 when 1,426 permits were pulled. The...
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. –The Indiana Builders Association, the Indiana Construction Roundtable Foundation and the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis (BAGI) have formed a strategic partnership in order to assist in recruiting a skilled workforce in the construction and building trades. The three-year partnership, coined Build Your...
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. –The United States Census Bureau has released data on Indiana home building in the first month of 2018, indicating a small decrease for single-family construction starts for January. Single-family permits are down 10% from December 2017 when 948 permits were pulled. There were...
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. –The United States Census Bureau has released data on Indiana home building in 2017, indicating a 10-year high for single-family construction starts for the state. Single-family permits are up 10% from 2016 with 15,435 permits pulled in total for 2017. There were 948...
