Home Builders Association and three local builders join Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity to build two homes in 10 days

Local homebuilders and the Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines are partnering with Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity to raise walls on two homes and give hope to low-income families seeking decent and affordable housing as part of Habitat for Humanity’s Home Builders Blitz 2012.

Local HBA Builders Jerry’s Homes, Gratias Construction and Beal Development gathered subcontractors and suppliers to obtain materials and professional labor for the build. Construction will begin Monday, Aug. 20, with both homes completed by Thursday, Aug. 30. 

“We are excited to partner with builders and engage them in our work to help families in need of affordable housing,” said Lance Henning, Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity executive director. “By sharing their talents and skills with us, we are able to increase our capacity to help transform communities. We thank the builders for their commitment and dedication to making Home Builders Blitz 2012 a success.”

The 2012 Builders Blitz highlights HBA member homebuilders’, contractors’, and remodelers’ dedication and commitment to affordable housing and community service. The HBA’s commitment to the Builders Blitz will create two affordable homeownership opportunities and offer numerous educational benefits for HBA members involved in the build. Both Builders Blitz homes will be built to meet NAHB Emerald standards — the first homes of their kind in Iowa. 

Local sponsors of the 2012 Builders Blitz include: ACME Rolloff, AKC Marketing, Abendroth and Russell, P.C., All Pro Concrete, Allstate Gutter, American Concrete of Iowa, B.C. Siding, Beal Development, Beisser Lumber, Bell Brothers, Best Portable Toilets, Bolt Construction, Bonnie's Barricades, Brett Robben Roofing, BSB Design, Cenergy, Commercial & Home Services, Contractor Services of Iowa, Contractor's Plumbing, Cook Plumbing, Crown Custom Carpentry, Don Mealy Construction, EMCO, Emerald Homes, Ferguson, Ferguson Construction Services, Inc., Flooring America, GNA Trucking, Gannon Roofing Supply, Generation Green Builders, Gilcrest Jewett, Gratias Construction, Hallett Materials, Heuss Construction, Hibbs Excavating, Iowa Department of Corrections, James Hardie, JK Services, JMT Trucking, Jerry’s Homes, KB Homes, Kinetico, Kinzler Construction Services, K-O Waterproofing, Laffoon & Co., Liberty Ready Mix, Lint Van Lines, Logan Contractor Supply, Lowe's, Lumbermans Drywall & Roofing Supply Co., Manatts, Martin Marietta Materials, Metro Heating and Cooling, Monarch Foundations, Norwalk Ready Mix, Nyemaster Law Firm, People’s Company, Plum Building Systems, Plumb Supply, Premier Concrete Pumping, R and D Plumbing, R and R Cleaning Services LLC, Rich Jones Construction, Showplace Builders, Snyder & Associates, Speck, Stetson Building Products, SunRay Construction, Supreme Lawn and Landscape, TS Construction, Terry's Electric, The ReWall Company, Thurman Painting, Tops Plus, United Rental, Van Meter Inc., Webster Electric, Wille Carpentry, Inc, and Windsor Windows.

Habitat’s Home Builders Blitz is a partnership between Habitat affiliates and the building community to build and renovate homes across the United States. Builders and Habitat affiliates work closely to organize all aspects of building, including securing subcontractors and suppliers, fundraising and seeking donations of materials.  Builders participating in the program this year will work with more than 100 Habitat affiliates, completing 200 homes.  

About the Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines

The Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines (HBA) is a nonprofit trade association representing more than 500 members, who employ more than 20,000 people in the Des Moines Metropolitan area. HBA members include residential builders, remodelers and businesses supporting the housing industry, HBA companies and their employees and families. Learn more at DesMoinesHomeBuilders.com.

About Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity:

Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity (GDM Habitat) is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry that provides decent and affordable homeownership opportunities for qualified low-income families. Hard-working, low-income families apply for partnership based on three criteria: need, ability to pay, and willingness to partner. At closing, families purchase their home through a 20-year, no-interest mortgage. In addition to creating homeownership opportunities GDM Habitat is focused on neighborhood revitalization through the Rock the Block™ program. Rock the Block™ assists residents with repair, maintenance and beautification of homes. Visit www.gdmhabitat.org for more information.