Winter 2024 eNews

A lot is changing at the SMA and we are growing.  A list of all the sponsors for the National Association of Home Builders ( NAHB) show is included and a brief write up on each of the sponsors.  They not only financially support the SMA  but work the SMA booth at this major trade show to promote stucco.  Remember, developers and designers have cladding options, we want them to use stucco or EIFS.

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SMA Membership Lunch Meeting

March 28, 2023 – March 28, 2023

19400 E Mountain View Ave

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Description:

Forecasting the Construction Industry – March 28, 2023

National Macro Economic Picture

  • Fed reserve
  • Chances of recession
  • Mortgage market
  • Labor market (who has recovered and how much)
  • Etc.

New Home Sales Environment and Building Forecast for California

  • Cancellation rates, intel from large builders
  • Up-to-date surveys of builders
  • Annual forecasts for permits/starts
  • Any changes to design info that would impact stucco vs fiber cement as available from our surveys

 

 

Space is limited. Plan to attend and sign up now. 

 

Speaker: Jacob Belk – John Burns Consulting

    Jacob Belk is a manager of forecasting and analytics for John Burns Consulting. Jacob was the tax revenue forecaster for the Governor’s office. He spoke to us last year and provided insight to the housing market. Mr. Belk will cover design trends, labor issues, and the forecast for construction volumes. Do not miss this opportunity to have an insight to what trends our industry will likely see coming.

 

Event Information:

  • Yorba Linda Country Club
    19400 E Mountain View Ave
    Yorba Linda, CA
  • 11:30 am: Registration & Networking
  • 12 pm: Lunch & Program
  • 48 hour cancellation required. No-Shows will be billed.

 

Members: $75

Non-members: $85

 

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