NJBA Unveils Proactive Solutions to State’s Housing Situation
April 15, 2008 – Today, from the 59th Annual Atlantic Builders Convention in Atlantic City, the New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA) announced its part in a series of initiatives designed to address New Jersey’s current housing situation. From regulatory matters, to the economy, to affordable housing options and stream-lining bureaucratic processes, NJBA is actively engaged in efforts to make the state a better place for its citizens.

Excitement and Prizes at the
59th Annual Atlantic Builders Convention
November 27, 2007 - Attendees at the 59th annual Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC), the Northeast’s leading building industry trade show, will find plenty of new excitement on the exhibit floor. In addition to vendors showcasing the latest products and services, attendees will be able to participate in new games for great prizes. The ABC will be held April 16 - 18, 2008, at the Atlantic City Convention Center. Exhibit space is selling at a record pace and vendors have already reserved more than 66% of the available exhibit space.

Builders Name Timothy J. Touhey Executive Vice President
The New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA) has named Timothy J. Touhey as the executive vice president. Mr. Touhey has joined the association following eight years of service as the director of the New York and New Jersey Community Business Centers for Fannie Mae. He also served as the co-chair for Homes for New Jersey, a coalition of more than 270 organizations advocating for solutions to the state’s housing crisis.

NJBA Presents $14,180 to the Foundation for Housing
October 25, 2007- The New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA) presented a check for the proceeds of the association’s 20th Annual Golf Outing to the Foundation for Housing. The Foundation for Housing supports the construction of homes for families of modest means.

New Jersey Builders Association Installs
Leading Builders and Associates as New Officers
April 25, 2007 - The New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA) has installed its officers for 2007 – 2008. These recently elected officers bring extensive professional experience to the task of guiding the association.
Winners of Annual “Sales & Marketing Awards”
Announced By New Jersey Builders Association
The Appellate Division of New Jersey’s courts has found that, like towns, state agencies have a constitutional obligation to take “affirmative steps to ensure adequate affordable housing” where they are responsible for planning and zoning.
Today, in response to a challenge brought by the New Jersey Builders Association and others, the state’s Appellate court invalidated the “growth share” rules of the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH). In doing so, the court restored the constitutional rights of modest-income households.
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