Just before funding for the federal government was set to expire, Congress passed the omnibus appropriations bill, which was then signed into law by President Biden on December 30. The $1.7 trillion package will fund the government through September 2023 and contains numerous provisions relevant to the housing industry. The spending bill also contains includes…
Earlier this year, the Virginia Board of Housing and Community Development began the process of adopting Virginia’s next building code (the “2021 Code”). Over the last several months, the HBA of Virginia has represented the housing industry at 41 code hearings, reviewed over 180 code proposals, and provided testimony and written public comment in support…
The 2022 Builders Summit & Expo was held October 13th, 2022 in Richmond Virginia. The Summit hosted over 600 attendees, 68 exhibitors, 52 construction trade students and trainees, and 12 industry education sessions. Click Here for the presentations from the 12 industry education sessions. Click Here for view photos from the 2022 Virginia Builders Summit…
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality recently released a draft guidance memo which provides for 1) a streamlined stormwater management (SWM) plan review process in instances where DEQ is the Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) authority and 2) a streamlined erosion and sediment control (ESC) plan review process where DEQ is the Virginia Erosion and…
In this issue: 2022 HBAV Housing Excellence Award Winners & Hall of Fame Advocacy Updates Virginia Stormwater Handbook 2018 USBC – Effective July 1 Resources and Communications from DEQ VDOT SSAR Regulations Broadband in Residential/Commercial Development Virginia Construction General Permit HBAV Golf Tournament Virginia Builders Summit & Expo HBAV Insurance Agency NAHB Builder Contracts NAHB…
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recently published several updates to their website in an effort to make it easier to access the various regulations, handbooks, manuals, design specifications, and materials that are essential to our industry. Much of this information was either scattered or buried on DEQ’s website or not available online. The links…
On June 9, 2022, the Home Builders Association of Virginia proudly presented 20 awards to HBAV members who exemplify leadership and dedication to the housing Federation. Congratulations to all of our winners! Click here to read more about the event and the award recipients.
2022 Virginia General Assembly Session We have reached the part of Session known as “Crossover” – the mid-point of the 60-day Session when each Chamber (House and Senate) must complete their work on the bills introduced by their respective members. This week, the bills which have passed the Housing of Delegates will now be sent…
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In this issue: HBAV Installs 2022 Officers Education Foundation Awards Scholarships HBAV Approves Strategic Plan Virginia Election Results Wetland Permit Updates Lumber Tariffs Double HBAV 2022 Marketing and Sponsorships Member Welcome – December 16 HBAV Insurance HBAV’s Member Catalog Business Growth Tools Discounted Blower Door Testing Member Rebates Member Savings from NAHB Industry News from…
