Saturday, March 11, 2017

March 2017

Thank you to BRANNJ Members who attended our March 1st joint meeting with the Bergen-Passaic Municipal Inspectors Association at Mezza Luna in Allendale.  All enjoyed a wonderful dinner and participated in an informative exchange of information with our local building codes officials.  Team members from Parksite gave an educational presentation on their products and relevant codes updates. Next up, please join us on Thursday, April 20th at the upscale SubZero Wolf showroom in Pine Brook, NJ for an evening of delicious food, networking and an informative presentation by VP John Bacon on luxury appliance trends that benefit building professionals by increasing sales/profitability and current business conditions for builders, remodelers and trade associates.  

Our Young Professionals Group members are having a strategic meeting beforehand and are invited to attend compliments of BRANNJ.  Please view SubZero’s beautiful ad below under our Premier Partner Spotlight.  Registration is under way for our Annual Golf Outing & Scholarship Awards event on Monday, May 22nd at White Beeches Golf & Country Club.  There is early special pricing of $100 off each foursome if registered by March 15th.  We have fantastic sponsorships to enhance your company’s visibility to Northern NJ building industry professionals.  Don’t delay….foursomes are selling fast at the early pricing, and we SOLD OUT last year.  Finally, I look forward to seeing many of our members at the Atlantic Builders Convention in Atlantic City April 5th & 6th! 

Congratulations BRANNJ Premier Partner SAX LLP on 60 Years!
Sax LLP has released its 2016-2017 Year in Review, highlighting the firm's 60th Anniversary, new service offerings, community impact and plans for the continued growth and success of the firm, its clients and its people. Real Estate is the largest practice group at Sax, a multi-disciplinary accounting, tax and advisory firm that provides industry-specific solutions for business sectors across the tri-state area.  The Sax Real Estate Industry Service Team advises real estate owners, developers, investors and family-owned businesses on the best ways to face industry challenges, seize new opportunities and reach financial goals.





Industry News


NAHB: Leaders in Congress Urged to Adopt Strong Housing Agenda

 

NJBA's MLUL Preliminary/Final Proposal Released by Committee 

S2788 (Van Drew), an NJBA initiative that is the product of NJBA Past President David Fisher's Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL) Reform Task Force, was released unanimously by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee and now awaits consideration by the full Senate. David Fisher of K. Hovnanian Homes testified at the Committee hearing in support of the bill, which would amend the MLUL by simplifying and streamlining the application and review process for preliminary site plan and subdivision approval, consistent with the original intent of the MLUL. NJBA is now working on getting the bill posted for a floor vote in the Senate and having it introduced in the General Assembly.




Premier Partner Spotlight



Since 1945, Sub-Zero has pioneered the science of home refrigeration, developing products that keep food fresher longer. Along the way, we’ve helped revolutionize kitchen design too, with built-in and integrated refrigeration that opens up almost infinite layout and decor options. Our kitchen companion Wolf has an even longer heritage, with over 80 years of expertise originally acquired in commercial kitchens. Together, we are dedicated to helping you create the beautiful, high-performance kitchen of your dreams. Whether you're an owner, a shopper, or a member of the trade community, we're standing by to help you 24/7, so please give us a call at 1-800-222-7820 and let our friendly problem solvers come to your assistance.




Welcome New Members:
Builder:
Frank Inserra
Miterbox
4-21 Banta Place
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
frankinserra33@gmail.com
Sponsor: Anthony Volpe

Associate:
JMG Audio Video Inc.
Jason Santlofer
5 Barnstable Court
Saddle River, NJ 07458
201-961-7001
jason@jmgav.com

Affiliate:
Michael Ryan
DMR Rehabilitation
17-15 Maple Avenue
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
201-773-8851
dmrrehab@gmail.com

Do you know someone who should be a member of BRANNJ? If so, joining has just become very easy and affordable!







Tuesday April 4th Wednesday April 5th & Thursday April 6th -  The Atlantic Builders Convention. Click here for details



Thursday, April 20th - Join us and increase your business social capital.  Enjoy an evening of fabulous food, excellent networking and an informative overview on industry trends and products. 6:00pm@SubZero Wolf in Pine Brook, NJ. $25 pp. All Young Professionals Group members will receive complimentary tickets.  Register online or call the BRANNJ office today 201-843-6868



Monday, May 22nd-Annual Golf Outing & Scholarship Awards at White Beeches Golf & Country Club.  Please register early as the 2016 event was sold out! 
 
Wednesday, June 7th- Lunch & Learn Educational Seminar
Update on Housing Legislative, Regulatory and Economic issues from NJBA.  Be informed, and stay ahead of your competition. 11:30am-1:00pm@SAX, LLP, Clifton, NJ.


Coming this April from NAHB: Estimating and Scheduling

Offered in webinar format from 1-3 p.m. ET over three consecutive Tuesdays, April 4, 11 and 18, this course offers you the best and latest industry knowledge, right from your home or office.

Coming this April from NJBA: 

http://www.abconvention.com/