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Local builders and remodelers celebrated for exceptional craftsmanship, innovative design, and excellence in residential construction. The Lakeland Builders Association (LBA) celebrated outstanding achievements in residential construction and remodeling during its 2026 Quality & Design Awards Banquet, held Wednesday, October 21, at Hawk's View Golf Club in Lake Geneva. The evening brought together building industry professionals, business partners, and guests to recognize the

Wisconsin's single-family housing market remained steady through the first half of 2026

Single-family new home permit activity across Wisconsin increased in the fourth quarter of 2025, contributing to modest overall growth for the year, and signaling continued demand for new housing in many areas of the state. According to data compiled from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), 2,936 single-family housing permits were issued statewide from October through December 2025, compared to 2,634 permits during the same period in 2024, rep

The Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) reports an 8.7% increase in single-family housing permits statewide for the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, signaling cautious but continued momentum in the residential construction sector. From April through June 2025, a total of 3,512 permits were issued, up from 3,231 during the same months in 2024. Year-to-date, the increase is more modest, with 6,960 total permits so far in 2025, a 0.5% rise over the 6,

Significant Growth Seen in Urban and Rural Areas The Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) is pleased to announce that 2024 is shaping up to be a year of significant growth and progress, with a 12.8% year-to-date (YTD) increase in activity compared to the same period in 2023. The latest data is compiled of county-specific statistics through September for building permits submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. “A total of 10,203 permits were

Lakeland Builders Association (LBA) recognized builders and hard-working individuals that support the construction industry in Walworth County at the Home Showcase Quality Awards banquet, October 16, 2024 at Hawk’s View Golf Club, Lake Geneva. Eight awards were presented to builders who participated in LBA’s 2024 Home Showcase, an online presentation of homes with 3D tours or linked photo galleries. One additional award was presented for workforce housing. Fourteen Recogn

The latest new home construction numbers released by the Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) shows new home construction is up 36...

More than 1,800 students from Kenosha, Racine and Walworth County middle and high schools will participate in Build My Future SE WI at...

April 25, 2023 – The latest numbers compiled by the Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) from quarter one of 2023 show the number of new...

February 2, 2023 – The latest Wisconsin new home construction numbers from year-end 2022, show just a very slight decrease compared to...

The benefits of new homes are numerous. The gains realized are not only for the buyers and the builder. The positive impact of new...

Millennial Home Buyers' Want Larger Homes, Survey Shows As the home building industry celebrates New Homes Month in April, new research...

Lakeland Builders Association (LBA) presented three member awards and installed their 2022 Board of Directors at their annual...

Housing Starts in First Half of 2021 Show No Sign of Slowing Down July 23, 2021 – The latest new home construction numbers continue to...

Lakeland Builders Association (LBA) presented three member awards and installed their 2021 Board of Directors at their annual...

Plan to attend the Expo February 22 and 23, from 10 am to 4 pm at Evergreen Country Club, Elkhorn.

Contributed By: Melody Fehling / Thelen Total Construction / LBA Board Member As the saying goes: The more things change, the more things...

It’s fun and inspiring to watch TV shows about home design and remodeling – everything from the latest looks in countertops to...

Contributed By Melody Fehling, Thelen Total Construction, Elkhorn, WI 1. They support the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)...

Article courtesy of Deck Specialists Magazine - Spring 2018. Written by "The Carrey Bros" - James and Morris Carrey, Renovation Experts...