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Free Coloring Contest Builds Excitement For Touch-A-Truck NRV The New River Valley Home Builders Association (NRVHBA) is inviting young artists across the region to participate in the Touch-A-Truck NRV Coloring Contest, a fun and free activity leading up to this year’s 11th annual event.   The free contest gives children the chance to express their creativity, while getting excited about this highly anticipated family-friendly event.…

The Business Impact of Workforce Shortages on Residential Construction Workforce shortages are no longer a temporary issue in the homebuilding industry, but they are actively shaping how businesses operate, compete, and sustain. Across the industry, employers are struggling to find skilled workers. This leads to delayed projects, rising hiring costs, and many missed opportunities. Not only is hiring…

How to Find an Honest Contractor Work completed by Slate Creek Builders Severe weather may be approaching with the arrival of the summer months. If Mother Nature damages your home, you may need to call a professional for help. Unfortunately, not all professionals are looking out for a home owner’s best interest. After natural or man-made disasters, unscrupulous contractors try to profit from a…

NRVHBA Launches Building Futures Foundation Christiansburg, VA – May 12, 2026 – Leaders of the New River Valley Home Builders Association (NRVHBA) announced the launch of the new charitable arm of the organization, Building Futures Foundation, this past weekend at a special 50th anniversary celebration event. Officially incorporated in March of this year, Building Futures…

A Look Back at Build Her Dreams: The Power of Collaboration The Build Her Dreams Bed Build showed what happens when our community comes together around a shared purpose. More than 40 beds were built and donated to children in need thanks to over 125 volunteers, sponsors, and partners who stepped up to help. Girls…

Building the Future: The Next Generation of Skilled Trades As the home building industry continues to face one of the most significant labor shortages in decades, we are highlighting rising leaders like Ethan Beliveau, who are building the future of the skilled trades. Ethan’s journey offers an example of what the industry needs, as detailed…

Floyd High School Students Experience Hands-On Learning in Design At the New River Valley Home Builders Association, we believe in investing in the future of the building industry. Through our microgrant program, we are proud to support local schools and programs that introduce students to the wide range of rewarding careers in construction. One recent…

NRVHBA Receives HBAV Awards The NRVHBA and members had a wonderful time at the Home Builders Association of Virginia’s Annual Conference. We’re proud to share that both our association and members were recognized for outstanding achievements: Membership Cup – NRVHBA This prestigious award recognizes the NRVHBA for outstanding membership growth and retention! Best HBA Workforce…

Radford High School’s Microgrant Success Story At the New River Valley Home Builders Association, we believe in investing in the future of the building industry. Through our microgrant program, we are proud to support local schools and programs that introduce students to the wide range of rewarding careers in construction. One recent recipient of our…