HBAL Blog
2024 Soup ‘r Chili Contest
HBAL's Annual Soup 'r Chili Contest was a success! Thank you to our sponsors and participants! Event Sponsors: Cornhusker Bank Beverage Sponsor: Lincoln Federal Savings Bank Cinnamon Roll Sponsor: Mead Lumber Company Prize Sponsors: Big Red Restaurant Habitat ReStore...
Builders & Burritos with TCA Students
The Remodelers Council treated TCA students in the Construction and HVAC areas to breakfast burritos for their March meeting. Students were able to ask questions and show members what they've been learning in class. The event was well-received by our members and we...
March 2024 HBAL President’s Message
It's hard to believe it is March. Every warm day we get this time of year is one less cold day we have to deal with. It has been amazing to see all the exterior work and concrete being poured this time of year. As we all know, February is Home & Garden Show month...
March 2024 Remodelers Council Chairperson’s Message
Looking forward to March, we have a couple of events going on. The Remodelers Council's "Builders & Burritos" with students from The Career Academy is on March 8. Then March 18 is the Soup ‘r Chili Contest. Make sure to come out to support both events. Thank you...
HBAL Member Spotlight: Ron Handke
First & Last Name Ron Handke Company Black Hills Energy Title/Occupation Business Development – Account Manager - Residential Email Ron.handke@blackhillscorp.com Phone 402-689-7817 Tell us about your family. Maureen, my high school sweetheart and wife. We have two...
2024 Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show
February 2024 Remodelers Council Chairperson’s Message
Welcome to February. Hopefully we will leave behind the extreme cold in January and better weather days are ahead. Another thing to leave behind is an incomplete business plan. If you have not written your business plan for 2024, it is not too late to do so. Every...
February 2024 HBAL President’s Message
It is my privilege and honor to begin my term as the 74th president of the Home Builders Association. Throughout my career I have worked in many different fields of construction. From being an electrical apprentice (back then that meant grunt) to building homes in...
HBAL’s 74th Annual Installation & Awards Ceremony
The Home Builders Association of Lincoln held its 74th Annual Installation & Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, January 23 at the Country Club of Lincoln. At the event, Beau Daffer, BIC Custom Homes, LLC, was installed as President of the Association along with the...
HBAL Member Spotlight: Dave Chapin
First & Last Name Dave Chapin Company D.C. Design & Build Title/Occupation Owner Email dcdesignbuild95@gmail.com Phone 402-610-0095 Tell us about your family. Lauri and I have been married for 26 years. Lauri is instrumental in our interior design choices. Our...
April Sampson Cancer Center
The Remodelers Council had the opportunity to tour the April Sampson Cancer Center for their January 10 meeting. This $45 million facility will provide one location for a variety of cancer services from screening and diagnosis through counseling and treatment. The...
January 2024 HBAL President’s Message
It is hard to believe that my year as President of the Home Builders is coming to an end. As I reflect on the year, and the opportunities I had to attend various meetings, luncheons and other gatherings, it has been an honor to represent our Association. I enjoyed...