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Preparing to Buy a New Home in 2025
If 2025 is the year you’ve decided to purchase a new home – whether as a first-time buyer or a seasoned home owner – the best time to start preparing is now. Following a few simple strategies will help place you in an ideal position to find a home that’s a good fit for you and your family. Create a List of Must-haves The best place to start if you are a first-time home buyer is to assess your needs, especially your future home location, size and amenities. Even seasoned home owners are attracted to
Preventing Home Fires During the Holidays
There is no place like home for the holidays. As you spend more time at home, it’s important to keep holiday home safety top of mind. Every year, home fires claim the lives of approximately 2,600 Americans and cause around $7.2 billion in direct property damage. While fire deaths in the home are dropping – largely due to fire safety awareness and home building codes and techniques – far too many people in the United States die each year of something that is often preventable. The National Fire Protection
2025 Officers and Board of Directors Sworn In
2025 Officers and Board of Directors Sworn In Sam Paparone, Paparone New Homes by Bruce Paparone was sworn in by his father Bruce Paparone as the 81st president of the Builders League of South Jersey on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Tavistock Country Club. The 2025 Officers and Board of Directors were given the oath of office by BLSJ Legal Counsel Rick Hoff, Bisgaier Hoff. A number of BLSJ past presidents were on hand for the festivities including Tom Paparone 1974, Winfield
Murphy Administration Announces Release of Preliminary Draft of the State Development/Redevelopment Plan
TRENTON – Building on Governor Murphy’s commitment to fully update New Jersey’s State Plan for the first time since 2001, the State Planning Commission approved the publication of the Preliminary Draft Plan of the State Development and Redevelopment Plan. The State Development and Redevelopment Plan, developed through collaboration across all levels of government, serves as a guide to inform the public and encourage state agencies, counties, and municipalities to align their land use policies with its
Find Out the Status of DEP Construction Permit Applications
The DEP Bulletin is a bi-monthly list of construction permit applications recently filed or acted upon by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection. Click here. Interested persons can determine the status of the following: Coastal Area Facility Review Act (CAFRA) permits Coastal Wetlands Permits Federal Consistency Determination Flood Hazard Area (FHA) permits Freshwater Wetlands Individual and Statewide General permits Highlands Applicability and Water Quality Managment Plan
Home Improvement Contractor Insurance Requirements
The NJ Division of Consumer Affairs is reminding all Home Improvement Contractors (HIC) that the new the Home Improvement and Home Elevation Contractor Licensing Act, P.L. 2023, c. 237, which NJBA helped usher into law, requires Home Improvement Contractor Businesses and Home Elevation Contractor Businesses (“HICBs/HECBs”) to maintain workers’ compensation insurance, unless exempt under law, and to obtain to a compliance bond, letter of credit, or other security (“additional security”), discussed
BLSJ Members Honored with 2024 Housing Industry Awards
The Builders League honored this year's housing industry leaders at the 2024 Building & Remodeling Awards of Excellence at Lucien's Manor in Berlin on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.2024 BLSJ Award RecipientsBuilder of the Year – Bob Meyer, Bob Meyer Communities Associate of the Year – Joe Campbell, Champion Disposal Remodeler of the Year - Bart Sztajerwald, Hevelius Custom Home Renovations Joseph Van Osten Lifetime Achievement Award – Jeffrey Orleans, JP OrleansDistinguished Service Award – Dawn Smith,
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2024 Building & Remodeling Awards of Excellence Winners Announced!
A crowd of over 265 building and remodeling professionals were on hand at the 2024 Building & Remodeling Awards of Excellence on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Lucien’s Manor in Berlin. The prestigious awards competition recognizes the exemplary efforts of League members for superior work in customer service, design, building, merchandising and the most creative advertising and marketing efforts used to promote southern New Jersey's newest neighborhoods and remodeling projects. The Builders League’s
NJ Contractors: Can a Wife Sign a Home Improvement Contract for Her Husband? Can a Husband Sign for His Wife?
by Bob Incollingo In New Jersey, home improvement contracts for a purchase price in excess of $500.00, and all changes in terms and conditions of the contract, (1) have to be in writing and (2) have to be signed by all parties.1 Stray from these requirements, and the contract is illegal, because it violates the Consumer Fraud Act, as amended by the Contractors' Business Registration Act, and the Home Improvement Practices regulations.2 If a contract breaks the law or violates public policy, then the
NAHB Offers Affordable Contracts for Builders and Remodelers
Construction Contracts for Every NeedThe National Association of Home Builders Contracts offers residential construction contracts exclusively for home builders and remodelers. Each contract product is delivered as a downloadable Word document. These affordable, convenient and reliable contracts will save you hours of work with every contract. Contracts play a critical role for any successful construction business, as they are used as legally binding agreements that explain the scope of work that the
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BLSJ 2024 Grand Sponsor Profile: Ace Engineering and Construction Services LLC
Ace Engineering and Construction Services LLC (Ace) is now a Builders League of South Jersey Grand Sponsor! Reach out to us if you need structural design services during the design process or during construction. Ace is professionally insured and licensed in Delaware, New Jersey, City of Philadelphia, and Pennsylvania. Ace can be a part of your project from the start of concept phase all the way to the end of construction or can be a small part of the overall design. We focused services are as
BLSJ 2024 Grand Sponsor Profile: Alloy Silverstein Group
The Alloy Silverstein Group solves the tax, accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, financial, and payroll needs of South Jersey business owners by providing award-winning client service with a forward-thinking advisory approach. For 65 years, our professional staff has served clients ranging from small, family-owned businesses and farms to large international corporations – including many in the building and construction industry. As of 2023, the firm received national acclaim with ClearlyRated’s Best of
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BLSJ 2024 Grand Sponsor Profile: Bull Waste & Recycling
BLSJ Grand Sponsor Bull Waste & Recycling is a local waste hauler with a strong focus on roll off dumpster service in the Gloucester, Camden, Burlington and Mercer County areas. With a large inventory of 20yd, 30yd and 40yd dumpsters we can handle any size project large or small. Our commitment to you is: we make it easy to do business with BWR, service requests can be made by phone, text or email and you will be scheduled for service the next day and when calling you will always get a live representative.
BLSJ 2024 Grand Sponsor Profile: D.R. Horton
D.R. Horton, America’s #1 Home Builder since 2002, offers new construction homes for sale in some of New Jersey’s most desirable locations. In 1978, D.R. Horton broke ground on our first home in Fort Worth, Texas. Since that day, the company has defined its success not by bricks and mortar, but by the satisfaction of the families that make our houses their homes. Our foundation is a single, guiding principle: a value-first dedication to the individual needs of each and every one of our nation’s
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BLSJ 2024 Grand Sponsor Profile: Taylor Wiseman & Taylor
Taylor Wiseman & Taylor was founded in 1901 as a land surveying company and today is a professional services firm that has a broad base of experience in the fields of civil engineering, land surveying, planning, environmental science and consulting, with offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions. Throughout the twentieth century, Taylor Wiseman & Taylor played a leading role in the design and construction of the residential communities, commercial centers and other infrastructure that
BLSJ 2024 Grand Sponsor Profile: Blenheim Construction
Blenheim Construction. specializes in land improvements for residential and commercial projects of any size. “Digging South Jersey since 1995”, we are centrally located to service New Jersey and Delaware. Our dedicated staff of professionals can provide the following services to jump start your next project:Concise, accurate take-off utilizing the latest earthwork and estimating software.Topographic site verification using Topcon GPS equipment.Up to date project scheduling utilizing Primavera softwareField
BLSJ 2024 Grand Sponsor Profile: Universal Supply
BLSJ Grand Universal Supply is the trusted resource for quality building materials and services throughout New Jersey, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Connecticut. Universal Supply has the building products builders and remodelers need, when they need them. Choose from top brands of Roofing, Siding, Windows, Doors, Decking, Railing, Lumber, Cabinets, Countertops and more. Universal has proudly provided premier products such as GAF Roofing, CertainTeed Siding and Andersen Windows to
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BLSJ 2024 Grand Sponsor Profile: Bisgaier Hoff, LLC
Builders League of South Jersey 2023 Grand Sponsor Bisgaier Hoff, LLC. is a real estate and land development law firm committed to helping New Jersey’s development and construction communities succeed in the ever changing, and increasingly difficult, real estate business. The firm is proud to be a part of the Builders League of South Jersey and looks forward to continuing to defend and promote the South Jersey development community. For more information, call our office at 856-795-0150 or visit us at
BLSJ 2024 Grand Sponsor Profile: Closet & Storage Concepts®
Builders League of South Jersey Grand Sponsor Closet & Storage Concepts® offers custom designed closet and storage solutions for every room and lifestyle, including: Closets Pantry Garage Home Office Laundry Room Wall Units Murphy Wall Beds Multi-purpose Rooms Storage Areas And More! Our designers specialize in space planning and will create custom designs to meet individual homeowner’s needs. We offer a wide variety of custom finishes with many accessory and decorative upgrade options. Our products are
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BLSJ 2024 Grand Sponsor Profile: South Jersey Gas
Let’s Build South Jersey Together At South Jersey Gas, we know your goal is the same as ours- making sure your customers are satisfied. That’s why we have a staff of experts who make it easy to bring natural gas to your new construction project. Chelsea Mullen, New Construction Account Manager, will be your partner, coordinating with you to extend service, when you need it, to keep your project on schedule. Contact Chelsea today to get your new construction project
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BLSJ 2024 Grand Sponsor Profile: NB Advisors, LLC.
Here at NB Advisors, LLC, our sole focus is to help the American Entrepreneur Build the American Dream. Our systematic process to helping builder and associate members has been proven to help drive dramatic growth in profits for our clients. Our suite of outsourced CFO services has helped multiple entrepreneurs triple their bottom line in under two years' time. If you are an associate or builder with sales between $2M and $50M per year and would like to have a conversation about what NB Advisors, LLC can
BLSJ 2024 Grand Sponsor Profile: James Sassano Associates, Inc.
James Sassano Associates, Inc. has been a trusted partner with Home Builders, Developers, Contractors, Architects, and Review Agencies since 1996. JSA offers a comprehensive approach to The Engineering, Land Surveying, and Construction Layout needs of our clients. We achieve this with our team of highly trained and educated professional who are always readily available and quick to
BLSJ 2024 Grand Sponsor Profile: Consulting Engineer Services
Builders League of South Jersey Grand Sponsor Consulting Engineer Services (CES) is a full service civil engineering, land surveying and environmental firm serving builders, developers, governments and construction companies throughout the Southern New Jersey and Delaware Valley regions. Providing exceptional service to clients since 1964, CES can meet all your design needs for any size project while still maintaining the individualized attention we are known for. Our highly trained and motivated
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BLSJ 2024 Grand Sponsor Profile: Thesing Companies LLC,
Builders League of South Jersey Grand Sponsor Thesing Companies LLC, Power Sweeping & Property Services WWW.ThesingCompanies.Com is a family owned and operated Woman Business Enterprise for over 25 years.THESING COMPANIES has earned a spot as one of the Delaware Valley’s Largest service contractors, with locations in Southern New Jersey & Southeastern PA. We are a Grand Sponsor member of the Builders League of SJ and member of the UTCA, ABC, NJBA/NAHB, 1-800-SWEEPER, SCA, SNJDC, SNJBP, NJNLA, and
BLSJ 2024 Grand Sponsor Profile: Carter Lumber
Now serving the Southern & Central NJ region, Carter Lumber, the nation’s 5th largest lumber and building materials supplier, is headquartered in Medford, New Jersey with corporate headquarters located in Kent, Ohio. The privately held, family-owned company was founded in 1932 and has 149 locations across 13 states in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and the Southeast. Here in New Jersey, Carter Lumber has six locations to supply builders, from framing through finish. With senior leadership within the
BLSJ 2024 Grand Sponsor: BuildersFirstSource
BLSJ Grand Sponsor Builders FirstSource is located in Mt Laurel NJ, with corporate headquarters in Dallas TX. Builders FirstSource and Probuild have completed a historic merger for the creation of one of the nation’s largest professional building materials suppliers. Publicly traded on the Nasdaq stock exchange; “BLDR”, Builders FirstSource is the leading supplier and manufacturer of structural and related building products for residential new construction in the United States. The combined companies
