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...
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...
