Posted by Michelle on Feb 15, 2021 in News
The Greater Iowa City Area HBA has elected Kevin McCreedy of McCreedy-Ruth Construction its 2021 Remodelers Council chair. The award-winning council, part of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers group, offers a network for members and seeks to improve the business and technical skills of remodelers through education programs. It also aims to promote professionalism and its members through a variety of avenues, including the annual Iowa City Area...
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Posted by Michelle on Feb 10, 2021 in News
The 2021 Iowa City Area HBA Home Show is virtual only – as in all online – Monday, Feb. 22 – Sunday, Feb. 28 allowing consumers to experience the event from wherever they want at ichomeshow.com. The Greater Iowa City Area HBA puts on the event, presented by Collins Community Credit Union and Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS. “We are thrilled to be able to have The Home Show this year through our revamped website,” said Home Show Chair Devin Madsen of Collins Community Credit Union....
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Posted by Michelle on Feb 7, 2021 in News
The U.S. House on Feb. 5 approved the National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 (H.R. 447), legislation that would expand youth and adult access to instruction in the skilled trades. Many provisions in H.R. 447 are welcomed by the building industry, mainly those giving increased flexibility and options for registered apprenticeship program structuring. This would help alleviate one of the biggest challenges to running skills-based training programs in the residential construction...
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Posted by Michelle on Feb 1, 2021 in News
The February issue of our Builders News newsletter is now available at the link below. Meet 2021 committee and council chairs, learn all about this month’s Iowa City Area HBA Virtual Home Show, find out how much our December fundraiser made and more. February 2021 Builders News
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Posted by Michelle on Feb 1, 2021 in News
The Greater Iowa City Area HBA’s Women’s Council is now accepting applications for its 2021 scholarships, to be awarded in May. Money typically goes to a student entering a skilled-trades, Architecture-Construction-Engineering career. Application link is below. Submission deadline is April 16. Questions? Contact Karyl Bohnsack at (319) 351-5333. 2021 Iowa City Area HBA Scholarship Application
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Posted by Michelle on Jan 28, 2021 in News
The COVID-19 pandemic brought new meaning and purpose to the concept of home as a place to live, work and play. The colors in your home can create a rejuvenating environment that improves your mood or outlook. Each year, the leading paint manufacturers announce their most inspiring color and color palettes of the year. Not surprisingly, each manufacturer this year selected hues for homes that evoke comfort and optimism. Ultimate Gray and Illuminating. A solid, dependable...
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