Bulletin Board Magazine [Volume 2 - 2025]

President's Message The theme of this issue is perfect for this time in our Association, as we have more members than ever reaching out to local organizations and helping to build better communities. To be able to participate in all the good our members are doing for the Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, and Mercer County areas is a special privilege for many of us. But before I get further into our members doing good in the community, I would like to take this opportunity to talk about something a little closer to home. Let’s all congratulate Michael Brick, and Harbor Properties on being named this year’s recipient of the BEAM Award.

For many of you who are new to our Association, Builders Employing Associate Members (BEAM) is one of the highest honors a builder can receive. This award celebrates the relationships between our Association’s Builder and Associate members and encourages our builder members to consider other members before hiring outside firms for the work they need. Michael Brick has more than earned his place on the list various organizations than ever before, we are a proud part of these projects, however big or small. This issue of Bulletin Board Magazine celebrates the work our members are doing throughout the communities we serve. We have highlights and updates of some of the bigger projects, like the St. Jude Children’s Research Dream Home Showplace by CMM, the Homes for Heroes project by Lennar, and the Tunnel to Towers Veteran’s project by Cardinale Enterprises. There are also several articles by members who are helping other organizations build better communities. members working with

of BEAM recipients and we wish him continued success in the coming years.

The BEAM Award is just one way we are strengthening our Association. By reaching out to community organizations SBACNJ members are creating ripple effects throughout our neighborhoods and solidifying our commitment to the community. Building better communities is our Association’s foundation and with more of our

Lou Padula & Bentley, Padula Builders SBACNJ President

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