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By Kitty O Neal, News 93.1 KFBK
May 19, 2021
Listen: Nicole Bateman, Executive Director – Habitat for Humanity of Butte County,
. Habitat for Humanity of Butte County is partnering with the concrete industry to build stronger and more resilient homes in Paradise, California. Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce and Habitat for Humanity of Butte County held an Open House. The event showcased their partnership with National Ready Mixed Concrete Association and building with ICF’s (insulated concrete forms). These homes will be Habitat’s first homes built on the Ridge since the Camp Fire.
Building in Paradise
Habitat for Humanity avoiding high lumber costs with fire-resistant material
The pandemic is hurting the bottom line for an organization that builds affordable homes for low-income families. Action News Now reporter Jafet Serrato shows us how they are working around that.
Posted: May 20, 2021 8:46 AM
Updated: May 20, 2021 9:00 AM
Posted By: Jafet Serrato
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PARADISE, Calif. - The pandemic is hurting the bottom line for an organization that builds affordable homes for low-income families.
The sounds of rebuilding can now be heard all over Paradise.
Despite that, the pandemic is causing a lumber shortage which means higher costs for building.
Nicole Bateman from Habitat for Humanity has seen the increase first hand.
WOODLAND PARK • Teller County Habitat for Humanity has a leading role in a documentary filmed April 13 at the construction site for Trailhead Homes.
The film crew represented Build with Strength, which was established to promote affordable and sustainable housing in America. “We happened to be the first ones to be filmed because we were pretty far ahead on the project,” said Brandon Laney, director of Habitat’s resource development. “And they really liked that, instead of one home we’re building 18 homes.”
The documentary is the result of a partnership between Habitat for Humanity International and the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association.