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CBUSA Power 30 Conference 2017
Each year, we’re hold more firmly to the conviction that the Power 30 Conference epitomizes what’s best about CBUSA—some of the most successful independent builders in the industry come together to share insights, learn how to improve their own businesses, and help shape the future of CBUSA. This year, we closed out the several-day-long conference…
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Custom Builder of the Year: Luis Jauregui
Of all of the exciting and successful happenings at the NAHB International Builders’ Show this year, one that stands out is Luis Jauregui’s recognition as the Custom Builder of the Year. Awarded by the National Association of Homebuilders, and sponsored by Sherwin-Williams, the award has recognized some of the industry’s most prolific and influential builders…
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Power 30 Conference 2017
We’re gearing up for CBUSA’s annual Power 30 Conference. This is one of our favorite times of year as we have the opportunity to gain input from the top tier of our extended network of custom/independent builders. This event brings together the best and most influential minds in our industry for several days of best…
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James Hardie and Lousiana-Pacific Partnership Announcement
It’s no secret that the CBUSA community, membership network, and partnerships have all been experiencing great successes, and we’re thrilled to announce two great additions to that list. As of December 1, 2016, we’ve solidified our new partnership with James Hardie, and builders within the CBUSA membership community are beginning to take advantage of aggressive back-end rebates.…
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CBUSA Member Addison Homes Wins Innovation Awards
Green initiatives are greatly influencing current homebuilding trends. Not only are many focused on reducing their personal environmental impact, but there’s also a growing interest in less reliance on power and utility companies. As more technologies and techniques become available, the more this becomes attainable. Many preach, but few companies have been able to successfully…
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2016 Home Builders Blitz a Massive Success
In 2002, under the expert leadership of Raleigh, North Carolina custom homebuilder Tom Gipson, the first annual Home Builders Blitz took place. Tom recruited 11 other builders from the area to partner with Habitat for Humanity of Wake County to construct 12 homes in one week with hard-working families. After a week’s worth of sweat,…
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The New Chesapeake Market
Eastern Maryland is home to a prolific building community with some of the best and most sought-after custom homebuilders in the country. And it’s no wonder—prospective new homeowners are all eager to find themselves with a deck-view of Chesapeake Bay, immediate access to a quiet cove, or nestled among the many other natural and historic…
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Member Bob Ward Companies Honored by BGE
In 2015, more than 2,300 ENERGY STAR homes were built in Maryland, some of which were Bob Ward Companies’ beautiful projects. Bob Ward Companies is one of the largest homebuilding businesses in the greater Baltimore area. Since 1983, they have led the charge in building communities of townhomes and single-family homes. Nearly 3,000 families have found…