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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...

Why Should I Get a Summer Job? How Do I Find One? A summer job is an opportunity to gain first-hand experience in an industry you may want to enter. It offers you the chance to “taste test” a prospective career and build valuable contacts. Why Get a Summer...

If you’re planning a home remodel, hire a professional remodeler with excellent credentials. The Indiana Builders Association believes the best remodeling results are achieved when qualified remodelers do the work. “Remodeling professionals have training, experience, skills, and solid references. They are invested in making their communities...

Congratulations, you’ve decided to buy a home this year. Homeownership has many rewards including building up equity and having a place to call your own. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a trade-up buyer, the sooner you start preparing, the better. By following these simple...

As the home building industry celebrates New Homes Month in April, recent research shows that walk-in master bedroom closets, low-emissivity (low-e) windows and laundry rooms are the mostly likely features in new homes this year, based on a survey of single-family home builders. The National Association...

It’s no coincidence that people are generally happier in springtime. Compared to the colder, darker days of winter, spring is the opportunity for a fresh start. And for many Americans, it’s when they plan on buying a new home. As the momentum of home buying season...

Joint column by IBA, Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana and Kentucky Over nine years ago, then- Governor Mitch Daniels and the Indiana legislature boldly led Indiana to become the 23rd state to adopt a right-to-work law. Today, more than a third of the states across...

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