NRV Blueprint March 2025

the NRV Blueprint Your Guide to Building & Remodeling in the New River Valley Table of Contents

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letter from the eo Kelsey Grow, NRVHBA Executive Officer Serving with a purpose All About the New River Valley Home Builders Association why good design matters “Comfort and utility may go hand in hand with beauty” Builders inside look Bridging the Gap sustainable living Take The First Steps Excellence in building awards Homeowner insights What To Know Before Hiring A Contractor Outdoor living Living Beyond Your Walls Build Her Dreams Bed Build Empowering Young Women and Girls in the Trades NRVHBA Member Directory Homes, Landscapes, Interiors, and More Setting the standard The 2024 Builder of The Year

New River Valley Home Builders Association P.O. Box 2010 Christiansburg, VA 24068 www.nrvhba.com 540-443-0090 info@nrvhba.com Staff Kelsey Grow, Executive Officer Emily Cook, Marketing & Events Coordinator 2025 Board of Directors Ian Friend, President Austin Hauslohner, Vice President Philip Walker, Treasurer Tyler Price, Secretary Justin Boyle, Immediate Past President

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Sean Beliveau Stephanie Bell Reid Broughton Jim Drader Jason Hardy Cody Journell Gretchen Merix Jeff Nosenzo Jamie Spence Allison Szuba Cat White

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