What a night! 🎉The 2026 MAX Awards brought together the best in Maryland’s home building industry—and we’re proud to celebrate this year’s incredible winners. marylandbuilders.org/max.htm…

Saddle up for an exciting afternoon at Laurel Park for MBIA's Day at the Races on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 1:30–3:30 PM. We’ll gather to enjoy live horse racing, appetizers and an open bar! Join us for some fun - Giddy up! Register: web.marylandbuilders.org/eve…

Don't miss the unveiling of the MAX winners! web.marylandbuilders.org/eve…

This week the Senate took an important step for #MarylandHousing with SB31. The bill improves predictability in the development process by requiring annual school capacity updates and preventing APFOs from stalling projects at early stages. tinyurl.com/5n73n86f

The Senate has passed SB325 – the Maryland Housing Certainty Act. This bill brings much-needed predictability to housing by ensuring rules remain consistent once a completed application is submitted and by delaying impact fees until final inspection. #MDGA2026 #MarylandHousing

Congratulations to the 2026 Montgomery County Custom Builder Award winners! These industry leaders are shining examples of the incredible talent and creativity our region has to offer.pin.it/3steYQWNF via @pinterest

Women accounted for 12,000 of the 14,000 construction jobs gained in 2025. sageecon.com/p/contractors-c…

t's more than just wine and chocolate. Join us this Thursday, February 5 for a delightful evening of connection and indulgence with the Professional Women in Building Council. web.marylandbuilders.org/eve…

MCPS's decision on Wootton High School isn't about protecting one community or advancing another. It's about doing what’s right for the entire school system. Yesterday, the Maryland Building Industry Association (@buildmd) sent a letter to the Board of Education urging MCPS to "reject Option H" warning that Option H would permanently reduce high school capacity in one of the county’s fastest-growing areas and constrain planned residential development critical to Montgomery County’s long-term housing and economic goals. lettermbia.tiiny.site/ When countywide business leaders are warning that Option H causes delays, increases costs, and undermines long-term planning, MCPS should reject Option H and choose a solution that is fair, fiscally responsible, and sustainable for every community.

The Multifamily Trends Conference packed the house today with Dr. Anirban Basu and a top-tier financing panel. The first-ever Multifamily Council Project of the Year Award was presented along with four other awards.

For years, NAHB has been leading the fight against lumber tariffs because of their detrimental effect on housing affordability. In effect, the lumber tariffs act as a tax on American builders, home buyers and consumers. nahb.org/blog/2025/07/ad-rat…

1/2 Last week, I attended @buildmd's Land Expo in Laurel. It was a great time discussing all things housing and the future of housing in Maryland. I was proud to represent Baltimore City and discuss my favorite topic - tackling the vacant & abandoned property crisis. I outlined..

drumroll please... marylandbuilders.org/max.htm…

Lawsuit over natural gas is latest challenge to Montgomery County environmental laws thedailyrecord.com/2025/03/3…

2025 Montgomery County Custom Builder Awards winners! marylandbuilders.org/2025-mo…

ACTION ALERT Tell your Legislators to Vote NO on the Tax on Services marylandbuilders.org/state-l…

The regulations exacerbate the housing crisis by pushing up home and energy prices while straining the power grid. facilitiesnet.com/green/tip/…

Another year on the Maryland Building Industry Association Board of Directors, this year led by Brian Afnan of Afnan & Co. Congrats Braun, wishing you all the best. @springgardenlending @sgcapitaldc @buildmd build #buildmd #builddc Washington DC #dmv #northernvirginia