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February Housing Starts Down in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The U.S. Census Bureau recently released statewide totals for building permits issued in February of 2019 and shows 920 single-family...

08 April, 2019 / 0 Comments

Are you the “I” in ROI?

By IBA President Don Thieneman   It is no secret that the amount of people who see the value in the association model has slowly...

19 March, 2019 / 0 Comments

BAGL builders take BYF to the next level

The Builders Association of Greater Lafayette (BAGL) has taken the Build Your Future Indiana program, the association’s premier workforce development initiative, to the...

19 March, 2019 / 0 Comments

Single-Family Permit Data for 2018 Released

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. –The United States Census Bureau has released data on Indiana home building in 2018, amid a delay caused by the federal...

19 March, 2019 / 0 Comments

Architectural copyright troll Design Basics stopped again

By Matthew Schantz, Frost Brown Todd, LLC his fall, a federal trial court in Indianapolis decided that Design Basics, a producer of market-ready designs...

19 December, 2018 / 0 Comments

Indiana Residential Construction Up for 2018

According to the most recent data from The United States Census Bureau, Indiana has seen a 6% increase in new residential construction starts for...

15 November, 2018 / 0 Comments

Avoiding the Moisture Sandwich: Vapor Control for Floor Systems

Advancements in framing and insulation coupled with a desire to build tighter, more energy-efficient homes have builders looking carefully at evolving wall assemblies....

24 October, 2018 / 0 Comments

It’s Fire Prevention Week: What’s Your Jobsite Fire Safety Plan?

This week is Fire Prevention Week, an annual public outreach and awareness campaign from the National Fire Protection Association. While mostly geared to...

08 October, 2018 / 0 Comments

New home construction rises in August amid economic challenges

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. –The United States Census Bureau has released the most recent data on Indiana home building, indicating a rise for single-family construction...

01 October, 2018 / 0 Comments

How to be Septic-Smart!

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...

19 September, 2018 / 0 Comments