Meet Women’s Council Co-Chair Grace Mestad

Posted by on Mar 11, 2021 in News

Grace Mestad has been active in the Greater Iowa City Area HBA for one year and is the 2021 Women’s Council co-chair. Grace works at PSC Distribution/Studio H2O, joining the team in 2019 as director of marketing. Her responsibilities include skillfully creating social media, blog and e-marketing content. Grace also serves on The Iowa City Area HBA Home Show and Parade of Homes Committees. “I have truly enjoyed my first year with PSC/Studio H20, including learning about the...

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Women in Construction Week

Posted by on Mar 9, 2021 in News

It’s Women in Construction Week! We are proud of all female Iowa City Area HBA members and celebrate specifically this week those who wear a hard hat. The women pictured below represent a sampling of those members. Thank you for paving the way for future women in construction.

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March Builders News

Posted by on Mar 4, 2021 in News

Check out the March edition of Builders News. Meet board member Andy Hodge of Hodge Construction, learn about the NAHB professional designations program, find out which members were 2020 Locals Love Us winners and more. March Newsletter Link    

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Members Request for Information: What Drives Iowa City Developing/Building Costs

Posted by on Feb 24, 2021 in News

The City of Iowa City is seeking specific examples from Iowa City Area HBA members about what drives up costs to develop land and build a home in Iowa City.   Currently, 93 home owners are priced out of being able to purchase a home for every $1,000 increase. Examples may include: Delay Costs (e.g. incurred from loan interest while waiting for city groups to approve plans) Development Policies (e.g. winding roads required instead of grid) Permit Fees Building Codes...

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Parade of Homes/Remodelers Parade Deadline Extended to Feb. 28

Posted by on Feb 23, 2021 in News

The Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes & Remodelers Parade Application Deadline has been extended to Sunday, Feb. 28! Builders and Remodelers: Showcase your work and that of your subcontractors and gain publicity and business by entering. Dates for the 2021 Parade of Homes are:  June 12 and 13 June 15 and 17 June 19 and 20 The Remodelers Parade is the SECOND WEEKEND, June 19 and 20.  Times are: Saturdays: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sundays: Noon – 5:00 pm Tuesday and...

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Iowa City Area HBA Virtual Home Show is Live!

Posted by on Feb 22, 2021 in News

The 2021 Iowa City Area HBA Virtual Home Show has launched at ichomeshow.com! Today through Sunday, Feb. 28, visit and experience the event from wherever you want. The Greater Iowa City Area HBA puts on the event, presented by Collins Community Credit Union and Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS. Sueppel’s Siding & Remodeling is the Kids Coloring Contest sponsor. Connect with top-notch, local exhibitors to get information and ask questions about building, remodeling, the...

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