Metro Decatur Home Builders Association

Here are the top stories from the NAHB Monday Morning Briefing for May 4, 2026. Read more housing industry news at http://nahb.org/blog.

More Young Adults Interested in the Construction Trades, but Challenges Persist A new study conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reveals that more young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 are interested in the construction trades but more work needs to be done to educate the public that there are increasing opportunities for rewarding, lucrative caree...

What an incredible day serving our community 💙🔨

The United Way - Decatur & Mid-Illinois Ramp to Freedom Program, Metro Decatur Home Builders Association builders, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois Littles all came together for a very special project to support a local teacher.

This build was more than just a ramp, it was a community coming together for a cause. The United Way brought the Ramp to Freedom program, our Home Builders brought the skilled builders and mentorship, and the Big Brothers Big Sisters Littles brought eager hands and a chance to learn about the future of the trades 🏡✨

It was amazing to see everyone working side by side to make a direct impact for someone in our community while also inspiring the next generation of builders.

Thank you to everyone who helped make today possible! 💙

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Home Builders Association of Illinois
National Association of Home Builders

🎄✨ What a fantastic night last night at the Metro Decatur Home Builders Association Thanksmas GMM 2025 Event!🎉

A big thank-you to our speaker Andrew Taylor from the EDC of Decatur & Macon County for sharing valuable insights 🙌 and to our president, Josh Milligan for the annual rundown and updates 🏗️📊

We had a great turnout of members and guests — such an awesome community! 👏👏

We’re also excited to share news about our new health insurance program 🏥💼 — another great benefit for our members — and to announce our upcoming member survey 📝. Your feedback helps shape the future of our association for 2026!

🍽️ A wonderful dinner, great company, and lots of holiday cheer 🎅🤝 Hosted at the beautiful South Side Country Club – thank you for the warm hospitality! ❤️

Here’s to another successful year and an even brighter one ahead! 🥂🏡🎁


Home Builders Association of Illinois
National Association of Home Builders