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HBRA of CT, Inc.

@HBRAofCT

The Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Connecticut, Inc. Advocating for our industry both state wide & nationally. HOBI’s, Fiano Build-PAC Golf Classic

 South Windsor, CT
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Joined October 2009
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NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez are joined by Reps. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) and Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) to discuss the importance of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act nahb.org/blog/2026/08/podcas… via @NAHBhome
Podcast: 2 Key Lawmakers Explain Challenges in Passing Major Housing Bill

Podcast: 2 Key Lawmakers Explain Challenges in Passing Major Housing Bill

On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez are joined by Reps. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) and Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) to discuss the importance of the...

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The Summer 2026 issue of Connecticut Builder is online! Read the latest industry news, advocacy updates, and member spotlights. Interested in advertising in an upcoming issue? Visit HBRA-CT.org. #HBRACT #ConnecticutBuilder
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HBRA OF CT THANKS CT CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATIONS FOR SUPPORTING THE FEDERAL HOUSING BILL! ctmirror.org/2026/06/24/ct-l…
CT lawmakers support passage of federal housing bill. What's in it?

CT lawmakers support passage of federal housing bill. What's in it?

The bill is a rare piece of major bipartisan legislation that got through a divided Congress months out from the midterm elections.

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A CT industry has 2,000 jobs open. Here's a plan to address worker shortages that hurt state economy! share.google/icC4UCTTWaBX4LH…
A CT industry has 2,000 jobs open. Here’s a plan to address worker shortages that hurt state economy

A CT industry has 2,000 jobs open. Here’s a plan to address worker shortages that hurt state economy

Data on job postings gives a glimpse of the need in the construction industry. According to the state labor department, there were nearly 2,000 openings in April.

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Congratulations to our CEO, Jim Perras whose work on Connecticut’s code bill is now being recognized as a national model. Following his presentation to the U.S. Codes and Standards Committee, a toolkit based on his bill! nahb.org/blog/2026/06/connec…
Connecticut Moves Toward 6-Year Building Code Cycle in Possible Trend

Connecticut Moves Toward 6-Year Building Code Cycle in Possible Trend

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has signed into law a bill that lays the groundwork to expand the state’s building code adoption cycle to every six years rather than the current three years.

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HBRA Members Attend 2026 NAHB Legislative Conference! #NAHB #protectourmembers #policypriorities #advocacy
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NAHB caught up with three rising high school stars pursuing careers in construction about how they got their interest, their favorite student chapter moments, and what they hope to accomplish throughout their careers. nahb.org/blog/2026/05/why-hi… via @NAHBhome
Why High School Students are Excited to Enter the Construction Trades

Why High School Students are Excited to Enter the Construction Trades

NAHB caught up with three rising high school stars pursuing careers in construction about how they got their interest, their favorite student chapter moments, and what they hope to accomplish...

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Wage theft, labor violations in crosshairs of Connecticut lawmakers. 'The bad guys ... got the - goo.gl/alerts/m8awFZ #GoogleAlerts
Wage theft, labor violations in crosshairs of Connecticut lawmakers. 'The bad guys ... got the leg...

Wage theft, labor violations in crosshairs of Connecticut lawmakers. 'The bad guys ... got the leg...

“This is just kind of another tool in our toolbox,” said Danté Bartolomeo, the commissioner of the state Department of Labor.

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CEO HBRA OF CT, Jim Perras! Thank you Jim! Wage theft, labor violations in crosshairs of Connecticut lawmakers. 'The bad guys ... got the - goo.gl/alerts/m8awFZ #GoogleAlerts
Wage theft, labor violations in crosshairs of Connecticut lawmakers. 'The bad guys ... got the leg...

Wage theft, labor violations in crosshairs of Connecticut lawmakers. 'The bad guys ... got the leg...

“This is just kind of another tool in our toolbox,” said Danté Bartolomeo, the commissioner of the state Department of Labor.

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Good luck to HBRA member David Preka and current Past President of the HBRACT! wfsb.com/2025/10/02/demoliti…
Demolition set to begin on over 130-year-old building on Main Street in Niantic

Demolition set to begin on over 130-year-old building on Main Street in Niantic

The building has been standing since 1894. Construction will start soon on a new development right near the Hole-in-the-Wall Beach.

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NAHB Member Savings Program offers significant savings for members. And in 2025, NAHB has unveiled several new savings opportunities from leading companies including Best Buy, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, QuickBooks and RAM Trucks. nahb.org/blog/2025/08/new-me… via @NAHBhome

NAHB Members See Big Savings in 2025 with New Discounts on Business Tools, Automobiles

Whether you're looking to cut business costs or make smart personal purchases, the NAHB Member Savings Program offers significant savings for members. And in 2025, NAHB has unveiled several new...

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Despite the growing buzz around Artificial Intelligence (AI), most single-family home builders have yet to adopt it within their business practices. But that may soon change. nahb.org/blog/2025/08/ai-in-… via @NAHBhome
AI in Home Building: Still in Its Infancy, But Gaining Ground

AI in Home Building: Still in Its Infancy, But Gaining Ground

Despite the growing buzz around Artificial Intelligence (AI), most single-family home builders have yet to adopt it within their business practices. But that may soon change.

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How the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Could Impact Housing - The MortgagePoint

How the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Could Impact Housing - The MortgagePoint

As President Trump’s tax reform measure makes its way through the Senate, MortgagePoint examines the impact the bill will have on the nation’s housing space.

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Fight over lumber tariffs could reshape future of US home building...msn.com/en-us/money/realesta…
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Watch the NAHB Monday Morning Briefing for June 2, 2025, for all the housing headlines you need in less than 60 seconds. Read the latest NAHB news at nahb.org/blog.
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New state-funded program tackling housing crisis in Connecticut

New state-funded program tackling housing crisis in Connecticut

A new quasi-public agency funded by the state is working toward a solution to combat Connecticut’s housing crisis. The Connecticut Municipal Development Authority (CMDA) came about last year after a...

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Buddy Hughes, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) issued a statement after the U.S. and China announced a 90-day pause on most of the tariffs each nation has imposed on one another. nahb.org/news-and-economics/… via @NAHBhome
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A record-high 6.8 million households shared their homes with unrelated housemates, roommates or boarders in 2023. And young adults are not the only ones driving this growth. nahb.org/blog/2025/05/house-… via @NAHBhome
House Sharing Reaches All-Time High as Affordability Issues Linger

House Sharing Reaches All-Time High as Affordability Issues Linger

A record-high 6.8 million households shared their homes with unrelated housemates, roommates or boarders in 2023. And young adults are not the only ones driving this growth.

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