 Home Builders Association of Delaware has moved.
Our new address is 109 E. Division Street Dover, DE 19901 The phone number is the same, 302-678-1520, however we have had some technical difficulties that we are trying to correct. In the meantime, please email any questions or concerns to info@hbade.org. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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 This event marked the 8th annual Framing Frenzy Build which is in conjunction with celebrating National Homeownership Month. The festivities began at 9 a.m. with AmeriCorps volunteers building the frame of a house to be moved to Frederica for the Main Family. The Sussex County, Central Delaware and New Castle County chapters of Habitat for Humanity were joined in a celebration by Governor John Carney, members of the General Assembly, Delaware State Housing Authority Director Anas Ben Addi, Delaware AmeriCorps volunteers, the Delaware Association of Realtors, Delaware Health and Social Services, and Home Builders Association of Delaware. "We know that homeownership creates more stable neighborhoods, forges stronger relationships, and helps more children succeed in life," said Governor John Carney, who presented a proclamation in honor of Homeownership Month. "Working together, we can help more Delawareans achieve the dream of homeownership and keep our state growing and thriving." "The cost of regulation raises the price of a new home by over 30%. We have to get that cost down if we expect people to be able to afford to own a home," said HBADE President, James McCulley. Thank you to our President and our members who came out to support this great event!
Education. More than 140 IBS education sessions cover the hottest industry topics. “I was really impressed with how much variety in education there was. It didn’t matter which class I walked into, I could apply it to what I do,” said 2018 recipient Shannon Alcock of Goldmark Construction Group in Raleigh, N.C.
Product Knowledge. IBS draws 1,500 manufacturers and suppliers, which is why it is the place to discover what’s trending. “I was able to get so much product knowledge. I actually met a ton of new vendors that we’re going to start using on our houses. We were able to make a ton of new business relationships, and I learned a lot,” said recipient Anna Fosmire of Crabbe Homes in Clarksville, Tenn. Demonstrations. Attendees learn from construction demos and interactive programming in IBS Live, and the High Performance Building Zone. “A lot of times, the products just show up from a supplier on your jobsite. It definitely helps to speak directly with the manufacturers for their recommendations and important little tidbits,” said Lynch Christian of Four Points Construction Inc. in Martinsburg, W. Va. Niche Exploration. The Centrals are fun, educational lounges that allow you to explore new niche-specific ideas and connect with others like yourself. Workshops, presentations, roundtables and networking events are all available at the six Centrals: 55+ Housing, Custom Building, Design Studio, Multifamily, Remodelers and Sales. “I found some great opportunities in the Custom Building Central to make my network stronger,” said recipient Kristopher Gardner of Magleby Construction in Lindon, Utah. Networking with Young Professionals. The IBS Official House Party and the Young Pros Party are two events where young pros gather to have some fun and network with others in the industry. “It was just amazing to see a lot of the young professionals at the show. Really inspiring,” said Sarah Harne of Dan Ryan Builders in Frederick, Md. On top of all that, an industry coming together in one place over three days can be invigorating, attendees said. “When I got home, I told my boss, ‘I never want to miss IBS again.’ I legitimately feel like my brain chemistry has been altered through this experience,” said Joshua Dean of Precision Homecrafters LLC in Birmingham, Ala. Submit your application and video by June 15 to be considered.  2018 Recipients It's not too early to start thinking about attending the 2019 International Builders' Show. What better way then to go for practically free. NAHB members between the ages of 21-35 can attend the 2019 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) practically free through the IBS Scholarship Program. Interested members must submit an application and video by Friday, June 15 to be considered. Click here for more information.  What a great night everyone had at the 2018 Regal Awards Ceremony last Friday night at Bethany Beach Ocean Suites. Thankfully the weather did not put a damper on everyones anticipation for the evenings festivities. The venue was amazing, food delicious, and members excited.
The evening began with mingling, and enjoying cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, while listening to some live music. The awards ceremony started at 8 with Jim McCulley, our board president, starting us off. Jeff Haggerty and Damien Golden also took to the mic to give out some awards. The program culminated with the Delaware Community of the Year Award that went to Schell Brothers. Congratulations to them and to all of our Regal Award winners. Click here for a list of the winners Thank you to all that supported and attended this sold out event to recognize and celebrate our members and their excellence in the building industry. These include our judges, sponsors, advertisers, regal entrants, media partners (The Real Estate Book -Brian O'Rourke and Today Media), Bethany Beach Ocean Suites, along with the SMC led by SMC President Damien Golden and last but not least Sunny Schmidt, who is now with Regal Builders, but helped with the event tremendously until the end. CLICK FOR PICTURES! Please note: The Regal Book should be on the website by next week. If anyone would like to purchase additional awards, please email info@hbade.org Sponsors and Advertisers: Insight Homes Regal Builders Artisans' Bank AZEK Building Products Mckee Group Schell Brothers Acopia Home Loans Bath Kitchen & Tile Benchmark Builders Carl M. Freeman Companies Garrison Homes Leon N Weiner & Associates Middletown Kitchen & Bath Pala Carpet & Tile Signplacers J.F. Sobieski Mechanical Contractors  What? As you know, one of our goals at St. Georges is to make sure our students are career and college ready. We are only able to achieve this goal because of outstanding businesses like yours. This event will give you the opportunity to interview and hire our outstanding junior students on the spot for any co-op/internship positions you may have available. Even if you are not ready to hire students on this particular date, you can set up a table with possible career opportunities for our current juniors who will start their co-op experience over the summer. Our Cooperative Employment Coordinator will be onsite to sign working papers and Co-op Contracts that day. Again, this is a free event and a light breakfast and lunch will be provided for all who participate. Each employer will be provided with a 6’ table and two chairs. There will also be limited tables with an electrical outlet. Our staff and students are very excited about this event and we hope that you are able to take part in our Career & Internship Fair. Again, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. When? May 2, 2018 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Where? St. Georges’ Gymnasium 555 Hyetts Corner Road, Middletown, DE 19709 Agenda Agenda for the Day: 9:15am - 10:00am - Setup and Breakfast 10:00am - 10:45am - Career Program Information/Tours 11:00am - 11:45am - Lunch 11:45am - 1:00pm - Open Fair Format (Meeting the students and Interviews) 1:00pm - 1:15pm - Clean Up Contact Person: Jermaine Williams, M. Ed.
Cooperative Employment Coordinator St Georges Technical High School Jermaine.Williams@nccvt.k12.de.us (302) 449-3617  Register now for our May 31st Spring Golf Tournament at the beautiful Peninsula Golf & Country Club. The golf course is a Jack Nicklaus Signature designed course. If golf isn't your thing there is so much more to do. Take advantage of the spa, wave pool, or the nature trails. There is something for everyone. Register now to enjoy great food, fun and conversation.
 Noble’s Pond has added three new team members. They are (L-R): Megan Donahue, Katherine Houchins-Holsclaw and Jeffrey Foust
For Immediate Release Contact: Julie Herron Carson April 11, 2018 (404) 285-3434, Julie@gilbertsheppard.com Noble’s Pond Adds Three New Team Members to Delaware’s Premier 55+ Active Adult Community Team DOVER, DE – Residents of Noble’s Pond, Delaware’s premier 55+ Active Adult Community, are busy, active and engaged. The same can be said of the community itself, which has recently debuted seven new floor plans, expanded its Welcome Center, built a beautiful new Design Center and now has added three new team members to its professional staff. They are:
Foust, an Air Force veteran, has worked with both buyers and sellers throughout his real estate career. He brings to the table a unique understanding of what home buyers want and what home builders can provide, helping him meet and exceed the home buyers’ expectations. Houchins-Holsclaw is an interior designer who will work with current and potential Noble’s Pond residents to customize their new homes. As manager of the new Design Center, she will have photos, floor plans, samples and furnished model homes available to help residents visualize the home of their dreams. Donahue is a seasoned sales consultant with an over 20-year career working throughout Delaware. She will help prospective residents select their perfect home from the many model options and locations available throughout the spacious property. Earlier this year, the 55+ Council of the National Association of Home Builders honored Noble’s Pond with two Gold and four Silver Awards at its annual 55+ Housing Awards Event. The Best of 55+ Housing Awards are the industry’s only national awards program honoring excellence in building design, marketing and lifestyles in housing for the mature adult and serve as a showcase for quality housing, innovation and emerging trends that appeal to the 55 and above demographic. About Noble’s Pond Award-winning Noble’s Pond is Delaware’s premier 55+ active lifestyle community. Built and developed by Harry Miller III, a third-generation home builder and president of Regal Builders, Noble’s Pond features beautiful new single-family homes with a variety of well-designed, customizable floor plans. The development is situated on 300 acres of bucolic farmland just outside Dover, the state’s charming capital, with fine restaurants, culture and history. The acclaimed master-planned community offers top amenities including a beautifully appointed clubhouse, a large outdoor pool, bocce courts, a putting green, tennis and pickle ball courts, a five-acre pond with a pier and observation deck, natural walking trails and a community garden. For more information, call 1-888-222-0030 or visit www.noblespondhomes.com.  Mike Riemann, P.E., Civil Engineer, has been promoted to Principal, demonstrating strong technical competency and leadership skills throughout his tenure with Becker Morgan Group. Mike started as an intern in 1997, joined full time as a Civil Designer in 2001, advanced to Associate in 2006, named Senior Associate in 2009, promoted to Associate Principal in 2016 and became a Principal in 2018. Mike is a graduate of University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Science / Civil Engineering degree and is a registered professional engineer in Delaware. Mike played a vital role in the opening and expansion of the firm’s newest office in Newark, DE. His extensive experience spans statewide across Delaware, with expertise in various market sectors including, commercial, retail, education, institutional, residential subdivision and more. Mike is actively involved in numerous professional and civic organizations, including his current role serving as President of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Delaware, and has been recognized as the 2015 Delaware Council of Engineering Societies Young Engineer of the Year, 2014 Rotarian of the Year from the Dover Downtown Rotary, and 2013 Associate Member of the Year from the Home Builders Association of Delaware.
Congratulations Mike!  DSHA invites all interested parties to attend a public hearing being held to obtain views on housing and community development needs and comments on the agency's draft FY18 Annual Action Plan. The hearing will be 1:30 p.m. April 26 at the Dover Public Library, 35 Loockerman Plaza, Dover.
The Action Plan serves as Delaware's housing planning document, and as the application for funding to several federal programs. The draft plan is available for review on DSHA's website, and hard copies are available upon request from susanm@destatehousing.com. Both oral and written comments will be accepted and recorded at the hearing, and a summary of the comments and DSHA's response will be attached to the final Action Plan. If you have a vision, hearing, or physical impairment that requires accommodation either in the reading of this notice or at the public hearing, DSHA will provide appropriate assistance. To schedule assistance, please call 302-739-4263, ext. 245, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. |
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