This week is Fire Prevention Week, an annual public outreach and awareness campaign from the National Fire Protection Association. While mostly geared to fire prevention in the home, builders can use the week to review their jobsite fire safety practices. The home building community got a...
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. –The United States Census Bureau has released the most recent data on Indiana home building, indicating a rise for single-family construction starts for August. Single-family permits are up 8% from July 2018 when 1,497 permits were pulled and also up 8% from August...
Take these tips from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to stay Septic-Smart! How to Care for Your Septic System Septic system maintenance is not complicated, and it does not need to be expensive. Upkeep comes down to four key elements: Inspect and Pump Frequently Use Water...
By David Logan The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), signed into law in late 2017, created a new section of the tax code—199A. Section 199A provides a 20% deduction for “qualified business income” generated by pass-thru entities such as LLCs, partnerships, and S-corporations. The law...
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The U.S. Census Bureau recently released statewide totals for building permits issued in July and shows 1,497 single-family permits were pulled. This number is basically flat from June of 2018, when 1,493 permits were pulled. The 1,497 permits pulled in July of...
Tariffs Catching up to Indiana Home Builders New construction decreased in the month of June, leading economists to believe the rise in building supply costs are to blame. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – According to the most recent single-family permit numbers for June, new home construction has decreased. The...
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...
