HBAL Blog
The Post Lofts
The Remodelers Council of Lincoln held its February 2021 meeting revisiting The Post Lofts located in the old Post & Nickle Building. Bo Jones and Jared Muth of Tru-Built Construction showed us this space almost a year ago, so it was neat to see the completed...
2021 Chili Drive-thru
HBAL’s 71st Annual Installation Ceremony
The Home Builders Association of Lincoln held its 71st Annual Installation Ceremony on Monday, January 11, 2021 virtually. At the event, Matt Kinning, KDB Investment Building, was installed as President of the Association along with the following: Fred Hoppe,...
PODCAST: Pam Magner, Reynolds Design & Remodeling
Today, the Garb brings you Mrs. Pam Magner. Pam began her career in kitchen and bath design in 1991 after graduating from UNK with one of the first degrees available in Kitchen Design. She began working for Reynolds Design and Remodeling in 1993, and became their...
PODCAST: Heidi Polacek, Lincoln Cabinet
Today, the garb brings you Heidi Polacek, Co-owner at Lincoln Cabinet. Heidi is originally from Hastings, Nebraska and graduated from University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2004 with Bachelors of Science with emphasis in Kitchens and Bath. Heidi began working at...
HBAL Announces New Dates for 2021 Home Show
For 49 years, the Home Builders Association of Lincoln has produced the Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the dates for the 2021 Show have been moved to March 12, 13 & 14. HBAL and the Lancaster Event Center are taking the...
Strode Building & Willys Knight Lofts
The Remodelers Council of Lincoln held its November 2020 meeting at Honest Abe's Downtown, followed by a tour of the old Strode Building at 16th & O Streets. Special thanks to Eric Clark and BK Restoration for allowing us to tour the renovated building which...
COVID-19 Guidelines for Home Show
The Home Builders Association of Lincoln is excited to bring you the 49th annual Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show! The 2021 Show will have some changes due to COVID-19 and we appreciate everyone’s cooperation in making it a successful show. At this time: face...
2020 Santa Cop Toy Drive
Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are not able to use the Northeast High School shop for our annual Santa Cop Project this year. The Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation will be collecting new toys, games, etc. as well as monetary donations for the...
YBP Hard Hat Happy Hour – Zeng Granite, Inc.
The Young Building Professionals Council gathered for a Hard Hat Happy Hour on Thursday, October 1. Zeng Granite, Inc. hosted food and drinks at their office located at 3035 N. 35th Street. Thanks Zeng Granite for having us! This popular evening event is hosted by...
Take Great Photos & RC 101
The Remodelers Council of Lincoln held its October 2020 meeting at the HBAL office where we had plenty of room to social distance. Whitney Korger presented "How to Take Great Photos for Marketing Your Work" sharing the importance of showing quality of work and design...
2020 Sporting Clay Shoot
The Home Builders Association of Lincoln’s 13th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot was held on October 9, 2020 at Oak Creek Sporting Club near Brainard, NE. The event raised over $6,700 for the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation. Top Individual Shooters 1st Place: Simon...