HBAI Recap: 2014 Iowa Legislative Session
As we head to press, the 2014 Iowa Legislative Session is in its final hours. This session was an interesting series of election year positioning and limited bipartisan [ Read more... ]
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2012 International Energy Conservation Code Changes
Effective June 1, 2014, compliance with the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is required pursuant to adoption and as mandated by the State of Iowa Chapter [ Read more... ]
A Decent Place to Live
It began as a simple vision to help low-income families own affordable homes, but it has become an international organization providing everything from housing assistance to [ Read more... ]
Leading the Field
Sometimes it takes years for an idea to make its way from the trendy coasts to the heartland, which can be to our advantage here in Iowa. For example, Iowa has avoided the [ Read more... ]
Revised Mechanic Lien Law
The Iowa Mechanic Lien Law under ยง572 Iowa Code was revised effective January 1, 2013. The roll out was and is by all accounts a huge success. The success can be attributed [ Read more... ]