Start Saving with the BLSJ HBA Building Products Rebate Program
Start Getting Money for Products You Already Use! It's easy - click here for details.Q3’25 Claim Deadline: Friday, November 14, 2025 Claim for Residential Jobs Completed July 1 through September 30, 2025. All claims MUST be submitted by the set claim deadline for each quarter.
2026 BLSJ Officer and Board of Director Nominees Announced
The Builders League of South Jersey’s Nominating Committee has recommended Nick Fiocchi, Eastern Pacific Dev/Brookfield Construction to serve as the 2026 BLSJ president. Joining Nick on the League's Executive Committee will be: Vice President - Paul Atlas, Ryan Homes Treasurer – Ryan Niedoba, Ryan Joseph Homes, LLC Secretary – Jay Cipriani, Cipriani Remodeling Solutions Vice President of Associate Affairs – Joe Campbell, Champion Disposal 2nd Vice President of Associate Affairs – Heather Sabetta,
Annual Trade Show and Expo Kicks off BLSJ Fall Events
Builders, remodelers, contractors, suppliers, and other building industry professionals from throughout South Jersey gathered at the Builders League's 36th Annual Associate Trade Show and Expo at Lucien's Manor in Berlin on October 15, 2025. Click here to see photos from the event. Thanks to our 2025 Associate Trade Show Committee: Kelly Kolarski, South Jersey GasVP Associate AffairsJoe Campbell, Champion Disposal2nd VP Associate AffairsRenee Brinn, ABC ClosetsVictoria Cozza, ABC ClosetsBill Cappuccio,
BLSJ Members to be Honored with Industry Awards on November 12
The Builders League’s Awards Committee has announced this year’s industry award winners, who will be honored at the 2025 Building & Remodeling Awards of Excellence Gala on November 12, 2025, at Lucien’s Manor in Berlin. 2025 BLSJ Award Recipients Builder of the Year – Sam Paparone, Paparone New Homes, by Bruce Paparone Associate of the Year – Heather Sabetta, Ace Engineering and Construction Services LLC Remodeler of the Year - Laurence Tait, Taitco/Tait Roofing Inc./Tait Supply Joseph Van Osten
Remodeling Market Sentiment Improves in Third Quarter
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the third quarter, posting a reading of 60, up one point compared to the previous quarter. With the reading of 60, the RMI remains solidly in positive territory above 50, but lower than it had been at any time from 2021 through 2024. The NAHB/Westlake Royal RMI survey asks remodelers to rate five components of the remodeling market as “good,” “fair” or “poor.” Each question is measured on a
Tax Incentives That Multiply the Benefits of NAHB's Vehicle Savings Programs
When it comes to running a construction or trade business, every dollar matters. Between payroll, materials, and equipment, your vehicle costs can quickly become one of the biggest expenses. That’s why combining the benefits of Section 179 tax deductions with discounts offered through the NAHB Member Savings Program can be a game changer.What is Section 179? Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows businesses to deduct the entire purchase price of qualifying vehicles and equipment in the year in which
BLSJ Celebrates Associate Member Appreciation Month
Each September since 1981, the Builders League of South Jersey, the New Jersey Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) have recognized the value and efforts of its roughly 75,000 Associate members during Associate Member Appreciation Month. Associate members constitute approximately two-thirds of NAHB's membership, and include: Subcontractors/specialty trade contractors, Professional specialties, Retail dealers/distributors, Financial services and Wholesale
Numerous Opportunities to Market Your Company at BLSJ
Builders League Marketing Opportunities We offer members the opportunity to market to the home building and remodeling industry through various print, digital and sponsorship opportunities. These platforms give you a variety of choices and strategies to market your company to our membership. Here is a snapshot of the opportunities offered. Please reach out to Marlene Spencer, marlene@blsj.com 856-616-8460, ext. 201 to see how we can help craft a campaign to accomplish your goals.Banner AdsGet a powerful
Builders League Scholarship Foundation Awards $19,500 in 2025
BLSJ Scholarship Foundation President Robert Washburn announced scholarship awards totaling $12,000 were presented to four students from southern New Jersey who will be matriculating in an accredited, post-secondary school and pursuing a course of study related to real estate and the construction industry. This year's recipients include Liam Auge of Franklinville, who plans to study electrical at South Jersey Electrical Training; Sean Gallagher of Cinnaminson, who is majoring in Construction Management at
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Newest Member Savings Program - Ford Pro
Savings: NAHB Members can now enjoy discounts ranging from $500-$5,000 on Ford Pro’s world-class cars, trucks, vans, and SUV’s. Discount is stackable with local offers. Requirements: Must be purchased under a business name How to useGo to www.nahb.org/fordClick on the blue “Get Discount Code Documents” box on the top right of this pageFill out the formPrint out all documents & bring the documents to your local dealerBefore purchasing or leasing your vehicle, please give the dealership the NAHB paperwork
2025 Membership Milestones
We would like to thank and acknowledge the following members for their support over the years and reaching these amazing membership milestones this year: Builder Members Serving the League for Over 25 Years 56 Years: John Canuso, John B. Canuso Inc.; Jeffrey Orleans, J.P. Orleans 51 Years: Donald Paparone, Paparone Homes of NJ; Anthony Ziccardi, Presidential Realty Services 47 Years: Michael Procacci Jr., Procacci Development 43 Years: Hershey Homes Inc., Stephen Hovnanian, J.S. Hovnanian & Sons 42
