HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

 of

NORTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA

 

Supporting and serving our members by providing networking and educational opportunities and advocating progressive growth in our communities.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 

With the recent spikes in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations as well as the restrictions imposed pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Orders, the HBA of NENC  has cancelled all in-person meetings/events until further notice.  We are  committed to the safety and health of our members and our community.  We will continue to provide you with updates as they occur and encourage all of you to follow CDC guidelines and safe business practices.

 

We look forward to seeing you all when we can gather safely!

 

For the latest news and information related to COVID-19, visit NAHB's Coronavirus Preparedness and Response page.

 

Building Inspections Alert

Builders are experiencing major delays with the availability of windows and doors from their building suppliers due to production and distribution issues related to COVID-19. This has resulted in inspection delays in many jurisdictions due to the lack of coverings of openings and the ability of builders to move forward with insulation and drywall.

 

Following correspondence with NCHBA Director of Codes and Construction Robert Privott, the North Carolina Department of Insurance, Office of State Fire Marshall, Engineering Division has issued a Guidance Paper: Window and Door Installation Requirement for Framing and Insulation Inspection Temporarily During COVID-19 on their new website that should be of assistance in addressing this issue. The Guidance Paper can be accessed at this link: https://www.ncosfm.gov/media/2089/open

 

Builders Cite Building Material Prices as Top Challenge

Nearly nine out of 10 builders expect building material prices will be their top challenge in 2021. To show the magnitude of this problem, the 89% builder response is down from the 96% of builders who reported this issue as their top concern in 2020.

 

Along the same lines, the No. 2 problem builders faced in 2020 was the availability/time it takes to obtain building materials. This issue was cited by 78% of the respondents last year, while 80% of builders report this will be a key concern in 2021. The high incidence of builders reporting building material problems is not surprising given recent increases in material prices.

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Important: Builders, Don't Leave Your Money on the Table

 

If you are holding in inventory for sale a single-family or duplex house or land which you have improved for residential or commercial purposes, you are eligible to have the value of these improvements exempted from local property taxes. This exclusion, which can last up to three years if the house or land continues to be held for sale, also applies to single-family and duplex houses under construction or land currently being developed.  READ MORE

 

WELCOME THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS!!

 

Paul Robinson with Orville James Contracting, LLC (Specializes in commercial & residential contracting)

 

Rex Simmons with Gallop Roofing & Remodeling (Specializes in Roofing  Repair or Replacement, Home Improvements,  Remodeling & Renovations)

 

Robert Ashley with Alarm Tech Systems, Inc. (Specializes in Residential and Commercial Security and Fire Alarm Systems)

 

Corey Neier with Neier Construction (Specializes in carpentry work and residential remodeling)

 

Christopher Brown with Brown & Sons Painting  (Specializes in all your painting needs!

 

 

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