At this year’s NASCLA Annual Conference, Seth Gowan, Deputy Attorney General and General Counsel for the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board, along with Alesh Gensler, Division Director for Michigan LARA – Bureau of Construction Codes, shared valuable insights on how states are working together to improve mobility through exam waiver agreements. His session explored how […]
License Renewals begin October 1st, and this year brings a new and improved access to online renewals. The HBLB will deploy a new Online Portal to serve multiple audiences. What you need to know: The bad news: Due to a system upgrade, ALL existing users will need to create a new login by selecting “Sign […]
Hurricane season is upon us—it’s time to get prepared and stay alert. If your home takes a hit, navigating repairs can be stressful—but with the right plan, you can protect both your property and your peace of mind. Here are 6 essential steps to follow: ** Plan Ahead:** Identify safe spots, prepare emergency kits, and know […]
The Home Builders Licensure Board (HBLB) served as a Silver Sponsor at the 2025 Alabama District Attorney’s Association Summer Conference. As Silver Sponsor, HBLB joined esteemed legal and regulatory professionals across Alabama to explore best practices in public protection and prosecutorial oversight. Thank you to the Alabama District Attorney’s Association and all attendees for a […]
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today that a Montgomery County jury has found James “Jimmy” Bulger guilty on three felony charges: first-degree theft by deception, aggravated theft by deception, and first-degree financial exploitation of the elderly. Following a six-day trial, the jury returned guilty verdicts on all charges, concluding that Bulger stole $8.4 million from […]
On May 8, Governor Ivey signed her proclamation designating May 2025 as Building Safety Month. Building Safety Month is an international campaign celebrated in May to raise awareness about building safety.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall issued a statement following the devastating and tragic storms that hit 52 of Alabama’s 67 counties over the weekend. Governor Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency effective 2:00 p.m. CDT March 14, 2025, throughout the state of Alabama. “Our hearts go out to the families grieving their loved ones […]
Adoption of Statewide Building Code The Board was granted the authority to adopt a statewide building code. The Alabama Residential Building Code Advisory Council (hereinafter “Council”) met for the first time on February 13, 2025. The council is tasked with recommending a building and energy code for adoption by the Home Builders Licensure Board by […]
Deputy Attorney General, general counsel for the Board, Seth Gowan appeared (dressed in his St. Patrick’s Day green) on The Front Porch on WAXC this morning. Seth discussed the importance of hiring a licensed builder, specifically hiring a builder after severe weather. Unfortunately when disaster strikes, many scammers will move in quickly to take advantage […]
Homebuilders, Roofers, And Remodelers Must Have State License (MONTGOMERY) – The Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board cautions homeowners of the potential for scams, fraud and price gouging during post-storm damage cleanup, repair, and rebuilding. The Board warns Alabamians to be on the lookout for fraud as they hire contractors to repair storm damage and purchase […]