Nebraska State Home Builders Association

04/16/2026

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04/15/2026

NSHBA President - Greg Geis, NSHBA Legislative Liaison - Barbie Byrd, Candidate for the U.S. Congress in Nebraska's 2nd District - Brinker Harding, NSHBA Associate VP - Mike Gray, and NSHBA Board Member - Don Wisnieski.

04/15/2026

This past weekend, the SkillsUSA Nebraska State Leadership and Skills Championships took place in Grand Island, bringing together more than 3,000 students and educators from across the state.

A special thank you goes to the Central Nebraska Home Builders Association and its members for their outstanding support of one of the nation’s leading workforce development organizations. CNHBA members played a vital role in the event—donating materials, organizing competitions, guiding students through rules and procedures, and serving as judges for contests including TeamWorks, Carpentry, Cabinetry, Masonry, HVAC, and Sheet Metal.

CNHBA also welcomed Bob Peterson, First Vice Chairman of the National Association of Home Builders, who attended and spoke during the Opening Ceremonies and participated in the VIP Tour. Bob noted the incredible energy from the students and the excitement surrounding the competitions.

In his honor, CNHBA hosted a dinner Thursday evening for board members and their spouses, followed by a statewide HBA luncheon on Friday.

Events like this highlight the strength of partnerships between education and industry—and the bright future of the skilled trades.

04/08/2026

https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/04/icc-public-comment-hearings-building-codes-2026

The International Code Council (ICC) will hold its combined Public Comment Hearings for the 2024-2027 code cycle beginning April 19 in Hartford, Conn. NAHB members interested in building codes are encouraged to attend or watch a livestream of the hearings.

04/01/2026

03/07/2026

The Nebraska State Home Builders Association (NSHBA) is now accepting applications for up to three community construction or remodel projects in 2026. The Community Build program connects professional builders with Nebraska nonprofits and government agencies to help construct or renovate small facilities that support their missions and public service work.

Priority consideration will be given to projects proposed by:

Historical societies
Homeless shelters
Educational and training programs
Applicants must be located near one of NSHBA’s four local chapters and have project funding already secured. Builders will provide firm bids for labor, while applicants are responsible for design and materials.

Ideal projects can be completed in one or two weekends by a teams sized up to 10 skilled workers. Licensed trades must perform any plumbing or electrical work, but all other labor, tools, and equipment will be provided at cost by homebuilder volunteers. Project funding remains the responsibility of the nonprofit applicant.

MORE INFORMATION: https://nshba.org/Home/Community-Build

02/20/2026

To our Nebraska NAHB Delegates: On behalf of the Nebraska State Home Builders Association (NSHBA), I want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each of you for your commitment and service during the International Builders' Show (IBS) in Orlando. Your dedication to representing your local Home Builders Associations (HBAs), as well as our great state of Nebraska, is deeply appreciated.

We know the time and effort it takes to travel to such an important event, especially when it means stepping away from your jobs and families. Your presence at IBS is a true testament to your passion for advancing the industry, strengthening our federation, and advocating for the future of homebuilding.

The work we do together at the national level is vital for the continued success of our state and local builders. Your contributions make a meaningful impact, and your unwavering support helps us shape a more robust and resilient industry for Nebraska.

Thank you once again for your leadership, dedication, and tireless efforts. It is an honor to work alongside each of you in advancing the goals of the Nebraska State Home Builders Association.

02/17/2026

The 2026 International Builders Show has officially opened. A few of us have had meetings taking place since Saturday but today our Keynote Speaker, Emmitt Smith, officially opened the 2026 IBS. Our great NSHBA Delegates have all arrived and we are looking forward to working together with NAHB "Building Homes, Enriching Communities, Changing Lives"

02/17/2026

Our crew is here and ready to learn! Opening session is done here at the International Builder Show and we are onto breakout sessions and checking out the floor!

02/06/2026

Nick Julian has worked to create a fantastic new report showing how land use choices impact economics of a locality.

The Residential Density and Municipal Revenue report and accompanying video, developed in partnership with Urban3, examine how different residential development patterns affect municipal fiscal health. Using data-driven analysis and real-world examples, the research illustrates how housing type and....