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The Michigan Association of Home Builders (MAHB) is a professional trade association, chartered in 1948 with the National Association of Home Builders. This site is designed to offer consumers information about the building industry and expanded information for members of the Michigan Association of Home Builders.
Mission Statement - The Michigan Association of Home Builders (MAHB) is the voice of the building industry in the state of Michigan. Our primary purpose is to positively influence the legislative, regulatory and legal issues that affect our industry. Additionally, we educate our members and the public, promote professionalism within our industry and provide a wide range of member services.
Login to Members Only Section - Members, please use your email address for the username and your NAHB PIN as your password to gain access to this section. If you have questions, or problems logging in, please call us at (800) 748-0432
or e-mail us.
Search Our Member Directory - Search for a Michigan Association of Home Builders' member here.
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Golf Outing in Frankenmuth |
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Are you ready to unwind and be kind? Friends of Housing has an opportunity for you! Friends of Housing is taking to the links at The Fortress in Frankenmuth on July 22, 2010. Tee time is 1:00 p.m. We invite you to come unwind and relax with nine holes of golf at The Fortress in Frankenmuth, Michigan. |
Click for registration form and sponsorship opportunities.
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2010 MAHB Summer Conference |
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Unwind - Wine - Dine - Be Kind
Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Lodge
713 South Main
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
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Schedule & Registration (Updated 06/15/10) - PDF Download
Click Here to Register Online!
Continuing Competency Course - July 22, 2010 - PDF Download
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Michigan's First Net-Zero Energy Home |
Future of Energy Efficient Home Building - Cobblestone Homes, a Michigan Association of Home Builder (MAHB) member and leading green builder in the state of Michigan has built the first of its kind net-zero energy home in Michigan. The Vision Zero Home is located at 3118 Summerhill Street in Bay City, Michigan.
"Vision Zero brings together a complete portfolio of energy-efficient home building materials and energy generating technologies in one beautiful and efficient home that costs nothing to operate," said Melissa Wahl, co-owner of Cobblestone Homes which built Vision Zero in partnership with Dow Chemical Company and several other industry leaders. "A comfortable home that uses 60-70 percent less energy than a conventional home is no longer just a vision-it's a reality."
Click Here for the complete press release.
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Michigan Remodeler Named to Remodeling Big 50 |
Tom Barber, owner of Barber Construction, Inc in Roscommon has been selected by REMODELING magazine to join the remodeling Big50. The 2010 Big50 winners are featured in the May issue of REMODELING, a national trade publication read by more than 80,000 professional contractors.
"It is an honor to be selected to the REMODELING Big50 especially because of the outstanding competition across the country," said Barber. "This award recognizes excellence and leadership, and we are privileged to be named to this select group of remodelers."
Click Here for the complete Press Release.
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Homebuilders See Initial Signs of Housing Recovery |
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Forecast Predicts 35% Increase in Single Family Permits Over Next Six Months. MAHB Builder Survey Suggests Modest Improvements on the Horizon.
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Recent indicators have given Michigan homebuilders reason to be cautiously optimistic about their industry’s outlook. According to U.S. Census Bureau statistics, the number of single family permits issued in Michigan during March increased 49.3% compared to February and jumped 93% compared to March of 2009. Based on other indicators, the Michigan Association of Home Builders (MAHB) is now forecasting that single family permits in the next six months will be 35.3% higher than the same period one year ago. Click here for a copy of the complete news release or click here for a copy of the Michigan Housing Permit Forecast Slides.
 Click Here to listen to CEO Bob Filka on the State's Housing Turnaround.
Click Here to listen to CEO Bob Filka on the State's Housing Turnaround. |
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Certified Lead Renovator Training Program |
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The MAHB and BEST of Michigan are working to bring a vital (and required by April) state-wide course to remodelers working on older Michigan homes. This Certified Lead Renovator Training Program, approved by the EPA in accordance with Section 402 of TSCA, is being offered around the state at local home builder associations near you. For registration information, call BEST at (517) 646-2572. To find out more about new lead paint renovation requirements, click here.
 Download MichiganHomeBuilders - Leadarticle to hear what CEO Bob Filka has to say about the lead paint renovation requirements.
Additional classes are available around the state, please click here for a schedule. Click here to get a registration form for the class scheduled for May 18, 2010 in Lansing.
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Beware of Unlicensed Builders |
This is the time of year when homeowners are more likely to be victimized as a result of using unlicensed builders on their residential construction projects. Not only is using an unlicensed builder illegal, it can be a costly mistake that can turn a dream residential construction project into a nightmare.
MAHB Executive Vice President for Government Relations Lee Schwartz talks about the pitfalls of using unlicensed builders for residential construction projects.
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Governor Candidates Address MAHB Members/Board |
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Several candidates for Governor of Michigan recently appeared at the winter board meeting of the Michigan Association of Home Builders (MAHB), held in Lansing on February 11. MAHB recorded each candidate’s appearance in order to give our members and others who are interested an opportunity to learn more about those individuals who would like to be this state’s next Governor. We have posted two videos from each candidate’s presentation. One video is from the candidate’s opening remarks, while the other video features their answers to a series of questions that were developed by MAHB members in attendance at the event. We've included video excerpts of their comments.
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