The Hard Hat Report
Stay connected with the latest in home building, remodeling, and industry trends across the New River Valley, from the desk of the New River Valley Home Builders Association. Enjoy updates on local construction projects, workforce development efforts, highlights from NRVHBA events, community initiatives, and member achievements, we’re your source for everything happening in the region’s residential building industry.
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…
The residential homebuilding community continues to face its ongoing challenges: labor shortages, increased competition for skilled workers, and the changing workforce expectations have made it harder for employers to maintain high-quality teams. With these challenges, many businesses have started to…
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 Hard Hat Report 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 Hard Hat Report 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…
The Hard Hat Report 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 Hard Hat Report Pictured here: Lane Reynolds, Allison Szuba, and Justin Boyle. NRVHBA Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients The New River Valley Home Builders Association (NRVHBA) is excited to share the 2025 recipients of the Whitney Memorial Scholarships and the…