Interior Alaska Building Association

05/11/2026

An opportunity to get some Tips and Tricks for Energy Efficient Housing!
Taught by IABA President Jason Fails of JTF Renewable Design & Build.

Want to get more out of every dollar spent on heating and cooling and building performance?

Join us on Tuesday May 12th from noon-1pm AKT to learn practical, field-tested strategies for improving energy efficiency in your home and how to retrofit. Join this class to learn where small changes can make a big impact, what common mistakes to avoid, and how to prioritize improvements that deliver real results. We'll also touch on building science basics, cold climate considerations, and tips you can start applying on your next project.

Click here to register and learn more: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8qB5YYrbQtywXdekysiYlw

Learn more about our other classes here: https://cchrc.org/events/

Thank you to Golden Valley Electric Assn. (GVEA) for their generous support of this class.

04/24/2026

The IABA hosted NAHB Instructor Colby Walter for two days of classes.

Day 1: Business Management for Building Professionals
Day 2: Project Management

Those that attended earned NAHB credits as well as continuing education for their Alaska contractor's license.

04/23/2026

🏡 Have a Vacant/Blighted property? You may be eligible for a $50K grant! 🏡

Fairbanks Neighborhood Housing Services is proud to support our community through our Vacant and Blighted Homes Repair Program. This program helps restore neglected properties, improve neighborhood safety, and create healthier, more livable spaces for Fairbanks residents.

If your home has been vacant and is in need of critical repairs, we may be able to help with improvements that:
✅ Increase property value
✅ Enhance curb appeal
✅ Address safety and structural concerns

By investing in these repairs, we're not just fixing homes—we're helping rebuild pride, stability, and opportunity throughout Fairbanks.

📞 Contact Fairbanks Neighborhood Housing Services today to learn more about eligibility and how to apply. Let's work together to bring our homes—and our neighborhoods—back to life!

04/17/2026

In September of 2025, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) purchased 11 properties in the Matanuska Susitna and Fairbanks North Star Boroughs using $8,510,000.00 in Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds.  These lands were acquired for the purpose of constructing affordable housing.  

04/17/2026

Alaska Housing Finance Corporation has launched a targeted, time-sensitive opportunity designed specifically for Alaska’s homebuilders, contractors and developers. AHFC is offering 11 parcels of land and targeted grants to qualified builders and developers who commit to constructing new housing. ...

04/14/2026

The IABA is hosting Colby Walter an NAHB Instructor, on April 21st & 22nd for TWO classes: Business Management for Building Professionals and Project Management.

Registration Deadline is April 17th!

Email: [email protected] to get registered!

03/30/2026

ONLINE AUCTION IS LIVE!

03/29/2026

Make sure to stop by the IABA Booth at the Home Show today (11am-5pm) and pick up your ticket to vote for your favorite dog house! Mt McKinley Bank is awarding the "People's Choice Award" based on home show attendee votes. It is free to vote, and it helps one dog house built by students from Hutchison or North Pole High School take home a trophy and an awesome tool package!

All materials for the doghouses were donated by Spenard Builders Supply, Rivers Wood Products, Sherwin- Williams, Seamless Supply, JTF Renewable Design & Build, and AIH Alaska Industrial Hardware Inc.

03/29/2026

Looking for a doghouse with a little pizazz?

12/20/2025

The toys have been delivered! Thank you IABA Members for your continued generosity and support for our community. It was our honor to deliver the toys to Santa's Helpers. There is still time to donate to this wonderful organization! Pictured: Jason Fails, IABA President and Felicia Musick, IABA Executive Officer.