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In this edition of News You Can Use you will find:
- Turn the Table Recap
- Power of Real Estate Housing Summit Report
- 2022 Of the Year Awards Spotlight
- Tech Committee Recap
- Council Approves Changes to Tucson Development Code
- Tucson Permitting System Training ReCap
- Modified Bill to Address Affordable Housing Moves Forward
- Meeting with Pima County Administrator
- Pima County Sewer Warranty Period Update
- Home Show Volunteers Needed
- Visit Your Fellow Members at the Spring 2023 Home & Patio Show
- Member Benefits: Updated NAHB Member Savings
- Informational Briefing: Waters of the United States
- Upcoming Events Hosted by SAHBA Members
- Upcoming Councils & Committees
- Industry News
- New & Renewing Members
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2023 Turn the Tables Was a Success!
SAHBA Members were thrilled to attend the return of Turn the Tables on March 22nd. Over 100 participants - builders and associates - got to network face-to-face at the intimate venue. They were able to exchange their business information, ideas, and products!
A special thank you to all of our event sponsors and all who attended! We look forward to creating more opportunities for builder members and associate members to network.
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HOUSING SUMMIT DRAWS HUGE CROWD | |
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The 2023 SAHBA/TAR Power of Real Estate Summit presented by Tucson Appliance is in the books. Thank you to the more than 250 people who attended and all of the sponsors including: Southwest Gas, Mattamy Homes, Fidelity National Title, 1031 Corp, MLSAZ,
Rio Nuevo, AMA, TEP, and Contract2Close.com. At the event, our guests heard presentations on topics ranging from the economy, water, land, resale housing and much more. We'd also like to recognize and thank our guest speakers including: Mayor Regina Romero, Dr. Lawrence Yun, David Welsh, Danette Bewley, Dr. Sharon Megdal, Representative Gail Griffin, Jim Daniel, John Carroll, Kevin Kaplan, Andrew Gasparro and Kim Clifton. Special thanks to our emcee Edmund Marquez.
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2022 OF THE YEAR AWARDS SPOTLIGHT
Production Builder of the Year
KB Home
Congratulations to SAHBA’s 2022 Production Builder of the Year – KB Home! KB Home Tucson had a highly successful year in a very challenging homebuilding environment in 2022. KB closed 420 new homes, accelerating up three positions to 3rd in the overall Builder Rankings for 2022. KB attributes much of its success to a local leadership team exceeding 120 years in combined experience in the Tucson market. KB opened seven communities in 2022, purchased four new land deals totaling approximately $10 million and contributed over $8 million in permit fees to local municipalities.
The KB team demonstrated a deep commitment to supporting SAHBA in 2022. From leadership on Councils and Committees to volunteering at the Home Show, a KB employee was always available to lend support. KB has been integral to the success of the Sales and Marketing Council providing the Chair leadership for over ten years and committing a new Chair to leadership in 2023. KB’s team participation supported the successful re-launch of both a standing Purchasing Roundtable and Membership Committee last year. Multiple KB employees actively participate in the SAHBA Tech Committee and provide ongoing collaboration to problem solve various issues among the municipalities. Several KB team members served on the Golf Committee in planning the Charity Golf Outing, which was sold out and surpassed budget expectations. The KB Team was out in force on the day of the Golf Outing with both a Hole and Tee Sponsorship manned by their team members as well as 16 golfers. Many members of the KB team (and their families!) are regular volunteers at the Home Show twice a year, providing support to the SAHBA staff, manning the info table and walking the show floor to provide vendor support. KB joined 80+ industry organizations with a booth at the Southern Arizona Construction Career Days last Fall and has taken a position on the Board to plan the 2023 event. KB has maintained a position on the Board of Directors for many years and has a team member serving as Second Vice Chair on the Executive Council for 2023. In addition to SAHBA support, KB represents industry interests in multiple municipality forums as well as engaging in the debate for solutions to water resource challenges.
SAHBA is proud to honor KB Home with this award for 2022 and appreciative of the leadership role they provide in SAHBA and throughout the local community.
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March Technical Committee Meeting
This month’s tech committee meeting offered SAHBA members a great deal of information on topics affecting the homebuilding industry. Michael Mittelholzer, Assistant Vice President at NAHB, provided members with an overview of the new Waters of the United States rule that went into effect on March 20th. Leslie Ethen with the City of Tucson also provided an update on the Resilient Southwest Building Code Collaborative, a joint effort by communities across Arizona and New Mexico with the goal of advancing energy and water efficiency, climate resilience, and affordability throughout southwest-adapted building codes. The Committee also heard updates on the Town of Marana Drought Management Plan, proposed changes to the warranty period for sewer work, the City of Tucson UDC amendments and other items.
NOTE: if you are experiencing any issues with securing water meters, please contact david@sahba.org.
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Changes to Tucson Development Code Go to Mayor & Council
Earlier this week, the Tucson Mayor & Council approved several changes to the Unified Development Code as recommended by the Planning Commission. The proposed changes were a result of a months-long process initiated by the City to explore ways to improve the Code for industry professionals. SAHBA supported the amendments and spoke at the public hearing. The changes should reduce barriers of development and increase supply of housing including one proposal that allows for construction of townhomes in the City limits something that is difficult to do today. Click here for a copy of the letter submitted by SAHBA.
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Housing Bill Falters but Modified Version Moves Forward
Last week, Senate Bill 1117, the affordable housing bill sponsored by Senator Steve Kaiser, was defeated in a vote on the Senate floor. This week, however, the Senate Commerce Committee approved SB 2536, an amended version of SB1117 that seeks to address concerns of those who voted against it. We will continue to provide updates.
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TDC Training Recap
SAHBA recently hosted a third training session with the City of Tucson Planning & Development Services team for members on the new Tucson Development Center (TDC) permitting and plan review system. SAHBA appreciates the efforts by PDSD staff to work with our members as they learn and navigate obstacles with the new system. If you are working with TDC and have any questions or encounter any challenges, please reach out to david@sahba.org.
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SAHBA Meets with County Administrator
As part of our ongoing advocacy efforts, SAHBA periodically meets with leading government officials. It is an opportunity to share news and information as well as discuss housing policies. SAHBA's most recent meeting was with Pima County Administrator Jan Lesher. Topics discussed included: water management strategies; the proposed code amendment for development along the Loop; affordable housing and efforts to address drive and homelessness.
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Pima County Sewer Warranty Period Update
Pima County Wastewater is proposing extending the sewer warranty period from one year to two years to make this consistent with other utilities. SAHBA has remained engaged in discussions with the Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department on the origin and history of making this change and its impact on our members. The County was very receptive to our questions and concerns. SAHBA is working on a final assessment and will provide formal comments before the item goes to a public hearing at the Pima County Board of Supervisors.
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SPRING 2023 HOME SHOW UPDATES | |
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Register today to Volunteer at the Spring Home Show!
Spring Home Show Volunteer Sign Up
The Spring Home Show is coming up quickly – April 14-16 at the TCC – and with it the opportunity to spend a few hours at the Home Show interacting with hundreds of exhibitors, and thousands of guests and supporting SAHBA’s biggest event of the year! One of the many things that make the SAHBA show unique is our volunteer team!
Exhibitors and guests alike appreciate our volunteers' readily available support and kindness. We invite you to check out the available opportunities at this link Spring Home Show Volunteer Sign Up and select a time slot that fits your schedule to join us for this fun event. Volunteers will receive a t-shirt, food coupons that can be used with the food truck vendors, and additional entry tickets to give friends and family so they too can experience the Best Home Show Ever Built. Your volunteer badge will also give you complimentary access to the Show throughout the weekend.
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Visit Your Fellow Members at the Spring 2023 Home & Patio Show
The Home Show Team would like to acknowledge all SAHBA Members who will be at the Spring 2023 SAHBA Home & Patio Show! Be sure to visit your fellow members April 14 - 15th and stop by the SAHBA office for complimentary Home Show Tickets!
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1 BY 1 ROOF & SOLAR
A Handyman's Haven
Arizona Blind & Supply
Arizona Grill & Hearth
Arizona Wills & Trusts of Tucson
Arizona Window and Door Store
Desert Wind Shutters
EMV Design
First Impression Ironworks
Flame Connection
Frame Up Now
H2O Concepts
Home Concepts Custom Remodeling
JB Merchant Services Inc.
KB Homes
Lennar Homes
Mattamy Homes
National Bank of Arizona
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Open Enclose LLC
Pella Windows & Doors
Pulte Group
Re-Bath
Renewal by Anderson
Roadshow-Promotions DBA Spoon Sleep
Rosie on the House
SAHBA Custom Home Builders
SW Sun Control Products
Sunset Spas
Thadeaus Jones Agency State Farm
The Garage Center
The Solar Store
Tucson Pool Detail
Tucson Window & Door
Valley Oasis Pools
West Coast Innovations
Westerner Products
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Now is your time to sign up for the show if you have not already - spaces are VERY limited! If you would like to exhibit April 14-16, 2023, please contact Alex Zukowski or call 520-795-3025. | |
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NAHB Updates Member Savings
Thousands of members of local and state home builders associations utilize the NAHB member savings programs to receive numerous exclusive discounts. Please review the updated NAHB Member Savings Program as there are new ways for you, your business, and your family to save!
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Informational Briefing: Waters of the United States
On March 20, 2023, the revised regulatory definition of Waters of the United States went into effect. This rule governs the scope of jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act and is the basis for determining whether a Section 404 Permit or AZPDES Permit is needed.
Join SAHBA's Informational Briefing to hear Rob Anderson, Natural Resources and Environmental Attorney at Fennemore Craig, speak on:
- Key provisions in the new rule
- The pending outcome of the Sacket v. EPA Supreme Court Case
- Approved Jurisdictional Determinations and other related developments.
April 11th at 9:00am
This is a Hybrid meeting - via Teams or the SAHBA Office (2840 N Country Club Rd)
Please register at this link and if you plan to attend in person, RSVP to jennifer@sahba.org
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Grand Opening Celebrate for Tucson's New Pella Experience Center
Thursday, April 6 from 5pm to 8pm
6970 N Oracle Rd, Suite 100
Lots of Food, Drinks, & Desert
Win a Traeger Door Prize!
RSVP by April 1 to mactavishlp@pellamw.com
All SAHBA Members are welcome to attend!
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Arizona Designs Kitchen & Bath Presents:
2nd Annual Art Show
All SAHBA Members are invited to attend Arizona Designs for their Second Annual Art Show at our showroom on April 8th!
They held their first show as a celebration of coming out of the pandemic and showing the talents many of us picked up during the quarantine. It will be a fun day and a great way to support some of Tucson’s local artists. There will be 11 or 12 artists with their talents on display!
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Upcoming Councils & Committees - Mark Your Calendars!
Membership Committee - Tuesday, March 28th at 3pm (SAHBA)
Golf Committee - Wednesday, March 29th at 3:30pm (SAHBA)
Business Referral Exchange (BRE) - Tuesday, April 4th at 7:30am (SAHBA)
Remodelers Council - Wednesday, April 5th at 12pm (SAHBA)
Purchasing Round Table - Thursday, March 9th at 9am (SAHBA)
Sales & Marketing Council - Tuesday, April 11th at 12pm (Hybrid)
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- Construction workers are particularly susceptible to mental health issues and suicide — which is a silent killer in the industry. Ensure you can identify the warning signs of mental distress, understand health risk factors and learn how to implement strategies for managing mental health for all of your employees by utilizing NAHB's Toolbox Talk on Mental Health.
- The Biden administration's new "waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule is now in effect in 48 states across the nation. As a result, developers seeking Clean Water Act jurisdictional determinations or permits are now regulated by this newest rule. Click here to read more about the new WOTUS rule.
- According to newly released data by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and the US Census Bureau, sales of newly built, single-family homes in February increased 1.1% to a 640,000 adjusted annual rate. The NAHB Chairman and Chief Economist weigh in on what this indicates for the rest of the year in this NAHB Article.
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Welcome, New Members
Absolute Removal & Storage Inc.
Ace Handyman Services - Tucson Mountain
Avanti Window & Doors
Beasley, Mitchell & Co., LLP
CMC Development, LLC
(Referred by Sandy Barton, Alliance Bank of Arizona)
Cole’s Excavating & Pad Building LLC
Conserva Irrigation of Tucson
(Referred by Stacy Dominguez, 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty)
Glassworks of Tucson
HMS Fasteners
(Referred by Fernanda Quintanilla, Diamond Ventures)
Hunter Contracting Co.
(Referred by Scott Joiner, KB Home)
Ninyo & Moore
TDR Concepts
(Referred by Cory Garcia, Pulte Homes)
VW Connect
Thank you, Renewing Members
Arizona Ballon Company
Arizona Daily Star
Chase Home Lending
Desert Earth Contracting, LLC
Engineering & Environmental Consultants
Erickson Framing AZ LLC
Home Team Pest Defense, Inc.
JB Merchant Svcs INC
National Bank of Arizona
Novak Environmental, Inc.
Olson Concrete Structures
PaleoWest
Platinum Management
Primera Interiors
Stan Greer Millworks
Stormwater Pollution, Erosion & Sediment Control Consultants
T and T Engineering, LLC
The Solar Store
Tierra Right of Way Services
Tucson Electric Power
Tucson Window & Door
Zonda
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