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lo cal h b a news Montgomery, Birmingham PWBs Win National Awards The Greater Montgomery and Greater Birmingham chapters of Professional Women in Building (PWB) were recently honored by the National Association of Home Builders for their political action efforts in 2012. The awards were presented during the 2013 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Greater Montgomery PWB received the first place award for Outstanding Legislative and Political Action Program. Under the leadership of 2012 PWB President Melissa Lolley, they raised more than $8,300 for ABPAC through a variety of fundraisers. Greater Montgomery PWB's Cindy Browder and 2013 President Ashley Williams, third from left, with National PWB President Alicia Huey and Area 7 Trustee Alicia Vincent. The Greater Birmingham PWB was given a second place award in the Outstanding Legislative and Political Action Program category for their participation in a mayoral campaign for a pro-housing candidate. Jill Sills served as the 2012 PWB President. National PWB President Alicia Huey and Area 7 Trustee Alicia Vincent (far right) with Greater Birmingham PWB's Jessie Gilliland and 2012 President Jill Sills. GBAHB Hosts 3rd Annual Building & Remodeling Expo The Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders (GBAHB) recently hosted the 3rd Annual Building & Remodeling Expo at the Pelham Civic Complex. The Association kicked-off the event with a Builder Appreciation Night and Expo Preview Party. The show brought a steady flow of quality potential customers throughout the three-day event. "The majority of builders, remodelers and associates I spoke to during the show were successful in booking qualified appointments for the next two to three weeks," said David Estreicher, Expo and Associates Council Chairman. In addition to seeing the latest in design trends for home components like appliances, flooring, windows and doors, the Expo included seminars on topics timely for spring 2013. More than 80 building and remodeling professionals participated in the event. GBAHB Hosts 57th Annual Parade of Homes Over 80 homes and 15 communities were featured in the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders' 57th Annual Parade of Homes. An annual event since the early 1960s, the GBAHB Parade of Homes inspires unique Consumers check out the latest home products and services at the GBAHB's Building & Remodeling Expo. design and a high level of craftsmanship. A featured attraction of the 2013 Parade of Homes was the second annual GBAHB "Ideal Home," a showcase house displaying the latest in home design, décor, technology and sustainability. The 2013 Ideal Home, which was built by Byrom Building Corp., was located in The Preserve in Hoover. The event started with a Parade of Homes Kick-Off Party for GBAHB members and other industry professionals at the Ideal Home. More than 200 guests enjoyed an outdoor barbeque by Full Moon, complimentary cocktails, live music and a tour of the Ideal Home. Sp r i n g 2 0 1 3 | Al a ba m a Hom e bu i l d e r | 2 3