GOVERNOR CORZINE INTRODUCES BUDGET WITH REDUCED SPENDING

Calls budget a "turning point" but cautions continued burden of $32 billion in state debt

Governor Jon S. Corzine today took the first step in righting the state’s financial ship by introducing a $32.9 billion budget that cuts spending by $500 million compared to the current year budget of $33.4 billion. The budget contains no new or increased taxes and protects the core responsibilities of government including education, public safety and care for our most vulnerable. I order to achieve the overall budget reduction of $500 million the budget proposes spending reductio totaling approximately $2.7 billion to offset rising healthcare, energy and contractual costs. The budget does not address the state’s $32 billion debt.

Slow economy takes toll on Howell construction office

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

"[This is] a perfect example of how people can see how the building industry directly effects the economy of New Jersey." - Linda Bernaski, President, SBACNJ

HOWELL - As a result of the slowing economy and the current climate in the region's housing market, Howell officials announced that they will reduce the work force in the Construction Code Department. [more...]

Originially published by the Tri-Town News, January 31, 2008

SHORE BUILDERS PREPARE FOR “FAME”

Before the Oscars… there was FAME. The nominations are in and the excitement is building as the Shore Builders Association of Central New Jersey (SBACNJ), the biggest local trade association of its kind, is preparing to recognize “the best of the best” in the upcoming Fifth Annual 2008 Fabulous Achievement in Marketing Excellence (FAME) Awards. [more...]

Michael Kurpiel Wins NAHB Award

The SBACNJ is proud to recognize Mike for receiving this prestigious honor from the NAHB, acknowledging him as the Associate Member who best represents the loyalty and support of BUILD-Pac to which Bill Polley so ardently aspired! [more...]

SBACNJ Scholarship Award Winner

At a reception held at Monmouth University's Wilson Hall SBACNJ member Jim Barlow greets Michael Maggiore and his family.

Michael is the the SBACNJ sponsored scholarship award winner for Monmouth University.

LOCAL FRAMING CONTRACTOR RECOGNIZED FOR MEETING HIGH STANDARDS AND PROVIDING GREATER CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

Upper Marlboro, MD, November 14, 2007- Capoano Contractors headquartered in Toms River, NJ, was recently certified through the NAHB Research Center's prestigious National Housing Quality (NHQ) Certified Trade Contractor Program. The NAHB Research Center, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), offers the certification program and provides independent, third-party evaluations of participating contractors. [more...]

New Executive Officer at NJBA: Timothy J. Touhey

Timothy Touhey is the Executive Vice President of the New Jersey Builders Association. Mr. Touhey directs the statewide Association's activities relating to public policies affecting the building industry, as well as its member education and communication programs. [more...]

YOU'RE NOT GETTING THE WHOLE STORY

Do you ever wonder why the cost of housing in New Jersey is so out of reach for the average working family? Do you ever wonder if the only way you or your children will be able to own a home is if you inherit it from Grandmom or win the lottery? Do you ever wonder when or if things will change?

Find out more at the Builders League of South Jersey's new website: www.NJHousingCrisis.com

Letter From Patrick O'Keefe to Governor Corzine

NJBA sent this letter to Governor Corzine in response to reports that, due to fiscal concerns, he was reconsidering his goal of an additional 100,000 affordable homes during his tenure. [View letter...]

NAHB Releases Toolkit to Help Weather an Economic Downturn

The National Association of Home Builders is acutely aware of the difficulties you are facing in today's tough housing market. An oversupply of unsold homes combined with the reduction of mortgages to prospective customers has you suffering from the worst market in years.

You need new strategies for adjusting to today's environment. NAHB can help. Use the Toolkit for a Challenging Housing Market on www.nahb.org to plan your strategy for success.

Letter to the Editor response to recent BusinessWeek Cover story

Your Aug. 13 series of housing articles, “Bonfire of the Builders,” provides about as much insight into the state of the current housing downturn as you would expect to read in a cheap tabloid purchased at the grocery store checkout counter…. [more...]