March 26, 2019
In Remembrance - Don Diamond

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Don Diamond. Mr. Diamond was a pillar of the real estate, development and construction industry. His positive impact on our community will be his lasting legacy. We are greatly appreciative of his support for SAHBA. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Diamond Family and the Diamond Ventures team. He will be greatly missed.

Here is a link to the article in the Daily Star. It is well worth the read.

Please find funeral and shiva information for today .

  • Services will be held at the Tucson Jewish Community Center (3800 E River Rd) at 2 pm on Wednesday, March 27.
  • Interment at Evergreen (3015 N Oracle Rd) will immediately follow services.
  • A meal of condolence will be held at the JCC following interment.
  • Shiva will be held at the JCC at 5:30 pm.
#1 Labor Concerns Increasing, SAHBA Actively Engaged
The most recent NAHB/Wells Fargo National Survey of Home Builders found that the cost and availability of labor is their number one industry concern in 2019, overtaking material pricing. Challenges in the labor market have been on the rise since the bottom of the housing market in 2011 when just 13% of home builders saw this as a significant problem. It is now a sentiment shared by 82% of home builders as they assess the market in the coming year.

Locally, SAHBA not only recognizes this challenge but is actively engaged in finding solutions. Workforce development remains a top priority as we work with local, state and national organizations to train the next generation of industry workers. One such program through the Tucson Urban League will reboot next month in partnership with NAHB’s Home Builders Institute (HBI). As the program moves to a new, larger location, there is a need for some additional support to make this move successful. If you are interested in supporting this program or others like it, please contact David Godlewski at david@sahba.org .

More analysis of the NAHB survey can be found here .
#2 NAHB CEO Jerry Howard Advocates for Industry on Fox News
Home prices driven up by state and local regulations:...

National Association of Home Builders CEO Jerry Howard said the organization's new numbers on home builder confidence show not much has changed since February, but errs on the side of caution around the industry. "We always start to get better as ...

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#3 Opportunity to Find Your Future Employees
This is the first call for exhibitors to RSVP for the annual Tucson International Academy Schools Career Expo on Thursday, April 4th.

Over 250 students in grades 8 th through 12 th will be in attendance from the four Tucson International Academy campuses. This is your opportunity to speak about careers in the construction industry . Students have been preparing for this event by completing career development lessons and a career interest inventory test.  There are nearly thirty businesses lined up for this event already! 

The Expo will be held at Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E Irvington Rd .

7:30am – 8:30am    Exhibitor Setup
8:00am - 9:00am      Students Arrive
9:00am – 9:15am     Opening, posting of colors & Guest Speaker                         
9:15am – 12:00pm    Students visit 4 career exhibits
12:00pm – 12:40pm  Lunch provided for students, businesses and college reps
12:40pm – 2:45pm   Students visit colleges matching career interests

More details here .
#4 Supreme Court Candidate Seeks SAHBA Perspective
Arizona Supreme Court Finalist Andrew Jacobs meet with SAHBA members last week about his candidacy for the Arizona Supremem Court. Mr. Jacobs is one of five finalists to replace retiring Justice John Pelander. Governor Ducey is expected to make his decision soon. 

Andrew’s candidacy is based on being a leading appellate and business litigator, with over 26 years of experience in appellate and trial courts. He currently practices with Snell & Wilmer and has practiced in Tucson for over 15 years. His appointment would bring a Southern Arizona perspective as well as add litigation and land use experience to the Court. 

We appreciate Mr. Jacobs taking the time to meet with SAHBA members and wish him luck in his candidacy.

Learn more about Mr. Jacobs here .   
#5 New Faces at SAHBA
We have a few new faces around the office! Alex Reyna came to us via Staff Matters. She became an "official" SAHBA employee at the end of December and has been keeping the office running smoothly ever since. Lorna Peterson is our new "in-house" accountant. She brings a wealth of knowledge from her experience at HBL CPAs and we are happy to have her on board. Courtney Kinion is our new addition to the SAHBA Home Show. Courtney recently graduated from the University of Arizona and her enthusiasm in her new role is infectious. Lastly, Christina Drennan joins us as our Government Affairs Intern. She is currently a University of Arizona student pursuing a degree in Public Management and Policy.

Please say "hello" to them the next time you are in the office!
Lorna Peterson
Courtney Kinion
Home Show Assistant
Christina Drennan
Govt Affairs Intern
Mark Your Calendars
March 27 - Coffee With...Joe Snell
CANCELLED

April 2 - BRE Meeting

April 2 - Member Mixer - California Closets

April 3 - Remodelers Council Meeting

April 10 - Custom Build Council Meeting

April 12-14 - SAHBA Home Show
Other News...
Home Show Volunteers Still Needed!

Can you spare a few hours to help out the SAHBA Home Show on April 12-14 at the TCC?

We are still in need of help and any time you can give would be greatly appreciated!

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