Indiana Builders Association

🏆 Celebrate the best in Indiana home building at the 2026 Hoosier Excellence Awards! 📅 Dec. 2 | 4–6 PM 📍 Embassy Suites Noblesville Enjoy awards, networking, refreshments & a raffle benefiting the IBA Scholarship Foundation! Register: buff.ly/s0Ghibl

🏠 Join industry leaders from Indiana, Illinois & Michigan at the 2026 Area 9 Leadership Conference, Nov. 12–13 at Wind Creek Chicago Southland! Connect, collaborate & strengthen your leadership skills. Register today: buff.ly/ym0kW0u

🏠 Indiana's September Building Permit Numbers Are In! Read the full report and see how Indiana compares to neighboring states: buff.ly/oXfjVvb

🗳️ It's Election Day! Get out and vote! From local zoning to federal tax policy, elected officials make decisions that impact home building, small businesses and our communities. Find your polling location and ballot information: buff.ly/2Gh940z

🌟 Member of the Month Spotlight: Greg Gerbers! 🌟 This month, the Indiana Builders Association is proud to recognize Greg Gerbers of The DeHayes Group in Fort Wayne as our Member of the Month! Please join us in thanking him for all he does!

Throughout Careers in Construction Month, IBA highlighted Indiana’s students, educators, skilled tradespeople and industry partners preparing the next generation of construction professionals. CICM may be ending, but building Indiana’s future workforce continues all year long.

This #CICM, we're highlighting Lunch Bucket Buddies, an initiative from Randy Meert, a longtime HBA of St. Joseph Valley member! Through hands-on building kits, the program introduces kids ages 5–15 to the skilled trades and inspires future builders. #CICM

This Careers in Construction Month, we're highlighting Ball State University students gaining hands-on construction experience through ecoREHAB of Muncie! These projects help students build valuable skills while making a difference in their community. #CICM #BuildIndiana

ICYMI: The latest edition of the Builder Bi-Weekly is out! 📰 Catch up on the latest in housing news here: buff.ly/vnGYBzC

Students at Lincoln High School in Vincennes are gaining practical construction experience through career and technical education. In this video students demonstrate what it takes to build a house from the ground up. Watch the video here: buff.ly/mnuEEZw

Build your future with a career in construction! 🏗️ Ready to explore what's possible? Discover career paths, training opportunities, and resources to help you get started at Build Your Future Indiana:buff.ly/qEA6pVn #CICM #ConstructionCareers #SkilledTrades

🎯 Thank you for joining us at the NAHB BUILD-PAC Clay Shoot! 🏆 A special congratulations to Eric Morris of the Building and Development Association of Southern Indiana for earning the title of Top Shooter! We appreciate everyone who helped make this event a success!

🌶️ IBA joins Dearborn County HBA for annual Chili Cookoff IBA President Marcy DeShong recently attended the Dearborn County Home Builders Association’s Chili Cookoff, where she spoke about Careers in Construction Month and the importance of workforce development.

🏠 Stay ahead of local housing issues with AI! Join IBA on Wednesday, October 28, from 10–11 a.m. ET for a free webinar exploring how Cloverleaf AI can help you stay informed. 👉 Register today: buff.ly/p1LBGl4

Student Builders Associations at Purdue University and Ball State University help students connect classroom learning with Indiana’s construction industry through networking, leadership and professional development. #CICM #StudentBuilders #ConstructionCareers #BuildIndiana

ICYMI: The latest edition of the Builder Bi-Weekly is out! 📰 Catch up on the latest in housing news here: buff.ly/oj0SwYp

🎯 ONE WEEK AWAY! Have you registered for IBA’s Clay Shoot? The countdown is on! Join us Wednesday, October 21, for an afternoon of friendly competition, networking and fun on the range, all in support of NAHB BUILD-PAC. 👉 Register now: buff.ly/WwNoGeY

🎥 Curious where a career in construction could take you? Watch our video to discover three exciting career paths, explore their average salaries in Indiana and see the earning potential this industry has to offer. Your future in construction could be closer than you think!

Join industry leaders from Indiana, Illinois and Michigan at the 2026 Area 9 Leadership Conference, Nov. 12–13! ⏰ Early bird registration is $175 through Oct. 31. After that, registration increases to $195. Don’t wait — register today and save! buff.ly/qiyoPFk

Looking Back: BAGL’s Construction to Education Event BAGL’s C2E event connected students directly with industry professionals to explore career paths, ask questions and discover opportunities in construction. Connecting education. Building careers. Strengthening our industry. 🔨