MNCBIA held its's annual Spring Builder/Banker Breakast on May 15, 2014 with two great speakers, David Croew, NAHB's Chief Economist and David Meurer, Production Manager, Prime Lending. Here are their presentations. Economic and Housing Outlook (Crowe) and Lending Landscape in 2014 (Meurer).

IE CC Compliance Options for Wood-Frame Wall Assemblies - Energy efficiency in residential construction is a high priority for builders working to meet more stringent energy codes and for homeowners who are gaining a better understanding of the value of energy-efficient construction. This guide, published jointly by the International Code Council (ICC) and APA – The Engineered Wood Association, describes how energy performance is measured in exterior wood wall assemblies and how builders can improve wall thermal performance to meet code  requirements.

Storm Drain Design Criteria - Montgomery County issued a compilation of new Storm Drain Design Criteria developed over the last few years with industry representatives. For questions, email Bob Kaufman or call 301-445-5408. 

Going Up for the Rebound - This presentation was given by Anirban Basu, Sage Policy Group, Inc. at the November 14 Multifamily Trends Conference.

Builder Banker Housing Overview - This presentation was given by Wayne Norris, Director of Business Development for Metrostudy, Hanley Wood Company at BIA's Fall Builder Banker Breakfast on November 1, 2013. Also see this slide showing Homebuilding Related Price Indices and the CPI.

Maryland’s Economic Outlook & Housing Market - This presentation was given by Daraius Irani, Ph.D., Executive Director, Regional Economic Studies Institute at Towson University during the 2013 Governor's Housing Conference on September 27.

MoCo Development Review Process - New rebate amounts announced in the attached December RainScapes Gazette. The total rebate amounts for residential and commercial/institutional have basically doubled. Project maximums were removed from most of the project types. Project types include tree canopy, conservation landscaping, dry wells, green roofs, permeable pavers, pavement removal, rains gardens, and water harvesting. The cost calculation, with the exception of green roofs, was based on a dollar per gallon treated. For every gallon of water that the project stores, 1 dollar can be rebated depending on project caps and based on receipts. Pervious concrete has been added to the permeable paver retrofit rebate, provided the installer is certified. The information will soon be posted online (RainScapes Mainpage).

DC and Metro Maryland Counties Market Outlook - This powerpoint presentation was given by Jonathan Smoke, Executive Director, Hanley Woods Market Intelligence at MNCBIA's May 3, 2012 Builder/Banker Breakfast.Maryland State Builders Association Releases New Poll - The

Maryland State Builders Association (MSBA) released a new poll today showing continued public support for job creation and an overall desire for representatives of State Government to focus primarily on taking steps to rebuild Maryland’s economy. The poll was conducted by Gonzales Research & Marketing Strategies from January 9th through January 15th, 2012. A total of 808 registered voters in Maryland who vote regularly were interviewed by telephone. View the poll here.

Residential Building Code Energy Efficiency Certificate


Hanley Woods Summary Statistics Reports (by County) -The following Summary Statistic Reports are presented by Hanley Wood Market Intelligence. Updated reports will be found here on a quarterly basis. For further information email 
Brooke Burns or call her at 202-729-3678. Visit Hanley Wood's Website at www.hwmarketintelligence.com

3rd Quarter Reports (July-September 2012)
Calvert County
Charles County
Montgomery County
Prince George's County
St. Mary's County
Washington, DC

2nd Quarter Reports (April-June 2012)
Calvert County
Charles County
Montgomery County
Prince George's County
St. Mary's County
Washington, DC

1st Quarter Reports (Jan.-March 2012)
Calvet County
Charles County
Montgomery County
Prince George's County
St. Mary's County
Washington, DC 


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