Government & Public Policy
NJBA hosts record-setting fundraiser for PAC as annual ‘Summer Soiree’ returns

The strength of the New Jersey Builders Association was on display last week as the organization hosted a record-setting fundraiser for its influential political action committee.

Residential & Mixed Use
Larken Associates wins three Sales and Marketing Awards at Atlantic Builders Convention

Larken Associates has earned high praise for its team and its promotion of a new rental property in Hunterdon County, winning multiple honors at the New Jersey Builders Association’s annual Sales and Marketing Awards.

Events
SLIDESHOW: Thousands arrive for Atlantic Builders Convention in Atlantic City

Thousands descended on Atlantic City on Wednesday as the Atlantic Builders Convention kicked off its first full day, drawing a crush of developers, vendors and service providers to a sprawling exhibit floor and a series of programs at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Events
Atlantic Builders Convention returns with expanded programs, cautious optimism around housing policy in New Jersey

The Atlantic Builders Convention has returned to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, where cautious optimism around New Jersey housing policy comes alongside the excitement of a bigger convention floor, a revamped schedule of special events and an expanded lineup of seminars focused on everything from design trends and financing to environmental cleanup.

Government & Public Policy
NJBA launches legal challenges against towns seeking to lower affordable housing obligations

The New Jersey Builders Association is suing nearly 160 municipalities that have sought to reduce their affordable housing obligations under a law adopted last year, setting up a new round of legal battles as state officials roll out the closely watched program.

Government & Public Policy
Tantleff sworn in for second term as NJBA chair, joining six fellow board members

The New Jersey Builders Association has installed Debra Tantleff as its chair for a second term, as it prepares for the rollout of the state’s new affordable housing law and other key policies.

Government & Public Policy
Nine towns challenge N.J. affordable housing law in new lawsuit led by Montvale

Nine towns are suing to block New Jersey’s new affordable housing law, arguing it imposes excessive mandates on municipalities without fully considering local conditions and resources.

Government & Public Policy
Scutari, acting governor, signs law to allow self-certification of construction documents

Commercial real estate leaders are cheering a newly enacted state law that will allow architects and engineers to self-certify applications for construction permits and other documents, touting it as another step toward streamlining development and cutting red tape.

Events
New World Group scores new wins for marketing at national, regional homebuilding shows

Creative agency New World Group is celebrating a series of recent awards for its work in the real estate sector in New Jersey and elsewhere in the region.

Residential & Mixed Use
SLIDESHOW: Atlantic Builders Convention kicks off in Atlantic City

The region’s homebuilding industry took center stage this week as the Atlantic Builders Convention kicked off with its largest crowd and largest slate of exhibitors in years, drawing thousands to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City for the multiday event.