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St Jude Dream Home 2021 – Wise Built Custom Homes
It was an exciting day for St. Jude, Wise Built Custom Homes, Erica Lea Design Studios and the HBA of Greater Springfield. A big shout out to the developer of Irish Hills Estates for the donation of this plot of land to become the future Dream Home.
Read MoreE-City and Plan Review Submittal
Updated E-City and Plan Review Submittal Building Development Services, Information Systems and other departments within the City of Springfield have been working very hard in making some much needed changes to eCity, their forward facing software that is used mainly for requesting inspections and applying for permits. The program was updated November 19th with an…
Read MoreChristmas Party 2020
Tuesday, December 8, 5:15pm – 7:00pm
Convoy of Hope – 330 S. Patterson Ave.
5:15pm – Dinner followed by announcements and recognition
6:00pm – Hands of Hope Volunteer project (assembling hygiene kits)
New and Renewing Members – November 2020
See what Home Show Spaces are Still Available Expand Find out what booths are still available and see who is in the 100, 200 and 300 Halls of the HBA Home Show. Why HBA Membership Participation Points Matter… Expand YOUR HBA MEMBERSHIP PARTICIPATION POINTS HBA participation is vital to the success of your HBA of…
Read MoreHighest Paid Occupations in Construction in 2019
According to the 2019 Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Survey data and analysis by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), half of payroll workers in construction earn more than $49,030 and the top 25% make at least $68,690. In comparison, the U.S. median wage is $39,810, while the top quartile (top…
Read MoreHome Show Health & Safety Update
Building & Remodeling Are Booming! All Expectations are that this will be a Successful & Safe HBA Home Show and We Are Ready… Mask Up, Be Respectful and Have Fun! Home Show Health and Compliance For everyone’s health and safety, the HBA and Springfield EXPO Center intend to fully comply with city regulations on the…
Read MoreHabitat Restore says, “Thank You For Your Leftovers!”
This holiday season, Habitat for Humanity ReStore asks that you keep us in mind when you find yourself with unused building materials.
Read MoreSFC Bank Announces Three New Team Members!
Meridith Conboy, Missey Hayward and Jordan Pierce have joined the SFC banking team.
Read MoreNew Homes Built with Private Wells and Individual Septic Systems in 2019
NAHB Economics analysis of the Survey of Construction (SOC) data shows that about 9% of new single-family homes started in 2019 were served by individual wells and almost 17% have private septic systems. These shares, however, vary widely across the nine Census divisions with the corresponding shares reaching 37% and 45% in New England –…
Read MoreMost Expect to Continue Work At Home, Even After COVID Vaccine
About 3 out of every 10 American adults are currently working from home, on a full- or part-time basis. The finding comes from a recent poll of a representative sample of over 17,000 adults conducted for NAHB by Morning Consult. Gen Z’s made up 12% of respondents, Millennials and Gen X’ers were each 26%, and…
Read MoreHBA Member Celebration, Board Election & Meet Dori
Please note the following adjustments to our Annual Meeting (Member Celebration) on Tuesday, November 17. We will be holding this event at The Old Glass Place in downtown Springfield. Individual plates of food will be pre-wrapped for your protection. Beverages will also be available at the cash bar. This is a come & go event…
Read MoreBuilder Requirements 2020 Update
2020 has thrown all of us a curveball and we could have never anticipated the impact on our schedule and sense of normal. Therefore we have decided to put Builder Requirements on hold for 2020. We appreciate that many builders were actively trying to meet these requirements, but with so many 2020 HBA events canceled…
Read MoreGreetings from Dori Grinder, HBA Executive Officer
Hello! I am excited for the opportunity to be the new Executive Officer of the HBA of Greater Springfield! This organization is so well-respected in our community, and I’m happy to be part of the team. The HBA has strong leadership and I look forward to working with the members, Board of Directors and staff.…
Read MoreHBA Home Show 2021 Update
Go to Home Show Vendor Information for all Info and Updates In order to keep vendors informed and safe this year we will be posting important information at the bottom of the Home Show Vendor Information page. Please visit the page and familiarize yourself with the setup. Thank you! • Sign up for a Booth…
Read MoreNew and Renewing Members – October 2021
See what Home Show Spaces are Still Available Expand Find out what booths are still available and see who is in the 100, 200 and 300 Halls of the HBA Home Show. Why HBA Membership Participation Points Matter… Expand YOUR HBA MEMBERSHIP PARTICIPATION POINTS HBA participation is vital to the success of your HBA of…
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