On March 15 the Codes Committee will be meeting for a presentation on various products that make it easier to comply with the new building codes. Product manufacturers will be on hand to talk about Egress Window Wells, Egress Windows, Window Operating Control Devices, Hunter Xci Continuous Insulation, Dupont Tyvek Window/Door Flashing, Floor/Ceiling Framing Components. […]
On March 13, the BNBA will be holding its first ever “Meet the Builder” event at Giancarlo’s Restaurant. This is a great opportunity for associate and institutional members to eat, drink and meet with builder members. We are expecting a full house with close to 100 attendees including the following builders: Alliance Homes Bielmeier Builders […]
A year has passed since adoption of the 2015 I.C.C. here in New York State. While many home builders and trade partners have handled the change with ease, much still needs to be learned. The BNBA Codes Group will hold a special two hour presentation featuring Joseph Hill, RA, Assistant Director for Code Administration, Division […]
Horizons Tour of Homes July 19-22 & July 26-29, 2018 Thursdays and Fridays – 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturdays and Sundays – 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Come visit our spectacular Horizons Tour of Homes…in case you’re wondering, here are some answers to common questions… Q. How do I get tickets to this year’s […]
As our nation’s housing and job markets continue to recover, many first-time home buyers are gearing up to become home owners. Yet, with stricter regulations put in place after the housing crash and the long list of paperwork that’s already required to buy a home, many prospective home buyers remain concerned about the home financing […]
There’s been a lot of talk in the news lately about Millennials delaying marriage, kids and homeownership. So it would be easy to think that perhaps the traditional American dream of owning home is slowly dying. In fact, the opposite is true: Research shows that homeownership remains a goal for the vast majority of American […]
New-home construction in the U.S. climbed in September, a sign residential real estate will bolster the world’s largest economy. Housing starts increased 6.5 percent to a 1.21 million annualized rate, more than forecast and the second-highest level in eight years, figures from the Commerce Department showed Tuesday in Washington. A drop in building permits indicates […]
It is important to know how to best protect your family in the event of a fire in your home. It only takes a few simple steps to ensure your family stays safe: Make sure that your smoke alarm system is in working order. You should test all of your smoke alarms every month by […]
Key Housing Issues for Consumers Homeownership is an essential American value. It is a primary source of wealth and financial security for many households, helping to provide for education, retirement and more. Yet, policy proposals in Congress could negatively impact Americans’ ability to buy a first home, keep their current home or enter into the […]
