Bloomington-Normal Area Home Builders Association

2011-01-18T12:18:00.002-06:00

Congrats to our Student Chapter from Illinois State University who finished a respectable 19 out of 37 for their presentation at the International Builders Show in Orlando last week. I was on hand for the presentation and they did a wonderful job on both presentation and question and answer portion. Good job Dr. Rick Boser and his team!

Muddy Boots Lunch

2011-01-05T09:39:00.003-06:00

Thursday, January 6th, 12 noon at the BNAHBA office. NICOR GAS will be here to present their new procedures for construction in McLean County. A MUST FOR ALL BUILDERS. Cost is free to active members. Reservations are required. RSVP to bnahba@comcast.net

New Home For the Red Pandas

2010-10-29T13:28:00.006-05:00

Congrats to the BNAHBA for winning two awards at the EOC Conference this summer in Santa Fe, NM. The first Association Excellence Award was for Best Social Media Effort for our Blog Spot/Website...the second was for Best Community Project for our efforts on a new shelter at the Miller Park SprayGround and for a new exhibit at the zoo for the Red Panda. A check from the BNAHBA for $1,650 was presented to Miller Park Zoo and several BNAHBA Board of Director members as well as the Mayor and Zoo Board members were on hand to accept it. I am so proud to be a part of this amazing organization and all the people who make good things happen!

BNAHBA GOLF OUTING MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2010

2010-06-25T11:33:00.002-05:00

Even if you didn't sign up to golf, you can still come to El Paso Country Club and join us for an amazing steak dinner! Cost is only $25.00 and it looks like it's going to be a beautiful day! If you are interested, call me (309) 663-6612 so I can make you a reservation.

MUDDY BOOTS LUNCH

2010-06-01T14:38:00.003-05:00

Wondering what all those "BLACK" houses are around town? Come out and see us on Tuesday, June 8th (rain date Thursday, June 10th) at 1221 Longford Lane (Ireland Grove Road to Shaunessey, Left on Casey and Right on Longford). The Bloomington-Normal Area HBA along with Isaacson Construction and Tremco Barrier Solutions, will be hosting a Muddy Boots event. Come and enjoy lunch on us and see the demo on the latest LIQUID WEATHER RESISTANT BARRIER SYSTEMS and what it has to offer! Reservations are appreciated so call Lisa (309) 663-6612 if you plan on attending!

GOLF OUTING JUNE 28, 2010

2010-05-12T16:14:00.002-05:00

The BNAHBA annual golf outing is Monday, June 28th at El Paso Country Club. Cost of the outing is $90 per person and includes golf, cart, box lunch, on-course beverages, and steak dinner. WHAT A DEAL! Prizes and give-aways all day long too!
If you are interested, call Lisa (309) 663-6612 to sign up!

LEAD PAINT TRAINING CERTIFICATION

2010-05-12T16:08:00.004-05:00

Due to the high demand for training, the BNAHBA has opened another day for Lead Paint Training Certification. The next class will be held on Wednesday, June 9th. The cost is $225.00 and includes lunch. Class size is limited to 25 so sign up ASAP. You can get more information from our web site at www.bnhomebuilders.com, on front page under latest news. Call Lisa (309) 663-6612 with any questions.

2010-04-02T08:22:00.004-05:00

The Bloomington-Normal Area Home Builders Association and Hundman Lumber will be offering a Contractor Clinic....CITY BUILDING CODES/WHAT'S NEW? on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 12 noon at Knights of Columbus, 1706 RT Dunn Drive, Bloomington. Among topics to be discussed are new energy codes. Lunch will be provided and reservations are required and requested by April 16th. Call Lisa (309) 663-6612 if you are interested in attending.

BNAHBA OFFERING LEAD PAINT CERTIFICATION

2010-03-30T14:49:00.011-05:00

The BNAHBA is offering a LEAD PAINT CERTIFICATION course on Thursday, May 13, 2010 here at our office, 1713 Tullamore, Suite B, Bloomington. The cost of the course is $225.00 which includes lunch and you will leave this training with your certification certificate in hand. Go to our web site www.bnhomebuilders.com and under LATEST NEWS click on LEAD PAINT CERTIFICATION to download more information and get the sign-up form. Class is limited to 25 people, so sign-up today...it will fill up fast! Call Lisa @ (309) 663-6612 with any additional questions.

The Economic Impact of Residential New Construction in Bloomington-Normal Area

2010-03-29T15:27:00.003-05:00

Special thanks to Dr. Elliot Eisenberg, a Senior Economist from National Association of Home Builders for his informative presentation on the Economic Impact of Residential New Construction in Bloomington-Normal Area. Dr. Eisenberg started his day with an interview with Cities 92.9 FM, then a presentation to our Student Chapter at Illinois State University. Another interview with the radio and The Pantagraph and then the BNAHBA presentation that evening. We had 148 attend this event and we could not have received better comments from those that attended. We look forward to having Dr. Eisenberg back in a couple years for more housing discussions.

The Economic Impact of Residential New Construction in the Blm-Normal Area

2010-03-22T09:00:00.003-05:00

Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 6:00 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres with presentation at 7:00 p.m.
Eastland Suites and Conference Center, Bloominton
Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
Call (309) 663-6612 for more information and how to purchase your ticket.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear the results of a study compiled by Dr. Elliot Eisenberg, Senior Economist, National Association of Home Builders. He will focus on the income, jobs and taxes produced by the home building industry in the Bloomington-Normal area. Home building generates substantial local economic activity, including new income and jobs for residents, and additional revenue for local governments. Dr. Eisenberg's report captures the effect of the construction activity itself, the ripple impact that occurs when income earned from construction activity is spent and recycles in the local economy. In addition, the ongoing impact resulting from new homes becoming occupied by residents who pay taxes and buy locally produced goods and services.

2010-02-05T10:43:00.003-06:00

HOMESHOW 2010, March 12th thru March 14th at the Interstate Center. Print out this coupon for BUY-ONE, GET-ONE on Friday March 12th.

Illinois Energy Efficient Building Codes Act

2010-02-05T08:42:00.002-06:00

On Friday, 1/29/2010, the Capitol Development Board filed final and emergency rules with the Sec. of State's Office and the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules implementing the Illinois Energy Efficient Building Codes Act. The Act mandated the statewide adoption of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code for single family residential construction. This mandate is effective and enforceable immediately.

The Illinois Chapter of the International Code Council has obtained a grant for "free of charge" training for our builders across Illinois. Go to http://www.iccsafe.org/Education/Courses/Pages/IL-Seminar-List.aspx to register for the training seminars.

ENERGY CODE LAW

2010-01-29T15:13:00.001-06:00

Energy Code Law filed with Secretary of State on 1/29/2010. To see this entire document, go to our website at www.bnhomebuilders.com under latest news on front page!

EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2010-01-29T14:18:00.002-06:00

The 2010 Executive Board of Directors are: President, Guy DiCiaula, Kainser Homes -1st VP, Chuck Lansing, Lansing Construction-2nd VP, Ed Neaves, Stelle Homes-Treasurer, Mike Moews, Envision Group and Past President, Brad Ropp, Johnson Builders.

(Left to Right) Ed Neaves, Guy DiCiaula, Brad Ropp and Chuck Lansing.

2010 Board of Directors Installed

2010-01-29T13:57:00.009-06:00

2010 Board Of Directors

BUILDER DIRECTORS: Jim Hayes, Brady Homes-Jack & Margery Ruch, Jack Ruch Quality Construction-James Baker, James Baker Builder-Ron Powell, Snyder Homes-Evelyn Yowell, J.J. Swartz Company-Mark Jones, Mark Jones Construction.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS: Dave Schultz, Busey Bank-Wanda Gray, MidAmerica Insurance-Val Foster, Springfield Electric Lighting and Design-Andrea Flairty, Storage Options and Solutions

Illinois State University Residential Construction Management Competition

2010-01-26T09:53:00.006-06:00

Members of the Student Chapter-Illinois State University Competition Team were Ben Hettle, Kurt Mattson, Mike Costanzo, Travis Skultety and Ashley Fletcher. Congratulations to Dr. Rick Boser and his team on a job well done. They finished 12th out of 38 teams. A respectable placement indeed!

Illinois Professional Women In Building Receive Charter

2010-01-26T09:47:00.002-06:00

Illinois received their Professional Women In Building Charter in Las Vegas at the International Builders Show. Present were Melanie Spurgeon, Peoria, IL-Lisa Scott, Executive Officer, HBA of Greater Peoria, and Lisa Kohn, Executive Officer, Bloomington-Normal Area HBA.

HOME SHOW 2010

2010-01-15T11:17:00.002-06:00

Don't forget to mark your calendar for Home Show 2010 at the Interstate Center. Dates are March 12th, 13th and 14th. Booth space is still available but they are going quickly. If you are interested in getting booth space for one of the most successful Home Shows in Central Illinois, give me a call at (309) 663-6612.

ANNUAL MEETING-INSTALLATION BANQUET

2010-01-13T10:28:00.001-06:00

The Bloomington-Normal HBA will be having their Annual Meeting and Installation Banquet on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Central Station Cafe in Bloomington. Dinner will be at 6:00 p.m. Cost of the 2-meat buffet is $25.00 per person and reservations are a must. Please contact Lisa at (309) 663-6612 if you will be attending. Please come support your Board of Directors and your President, Guy DiCiaula of Kaisner Homes.

Professional Women In Building Council

2010-01-13T10:25:00.002-06:00

The quarterly lunch meeting of the Professional Women in Building Council will meet on January 26, 2010 at the Bloomington-Normal Area HBA office in Bloomington. Lunch will be served at 12 noon and cost is $5.00 for PWIB members and $10.00 for all non-members. Registration begins at 11:45. Reservations are appreciated so call Lisa at (309) 663-6612 if you will be attending. We have a wonderful program planned, so please try and attend!

Illinois State University Student Chapter Presenting in Vegas

2010-01-12T16:32:00.001-06:00

Dr. Rick Boser and his team will be doing a presentation at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas on Thursday, January 21, 2010. Their presentation time is 7:00 a.m. at the Las Vegas Hilton. If you are going to the Builders Show and would like view their competition please let us know and we can give you room numbers when they become available to us. GOOD LUCK TO DR. BOSER AND HIS TEAM!