Long Beach Island has earned its reputation as one of the Jersey Shore’s most beloved destinations. Earlier this month, it earned a new distinction: host to some of the most accomplished residential builders in the U.S. On March 9-11, the National Association of Home Builders 20 Club #24 – known as the Cornerstones – convened its spring 2026 meeting on LBI, headquartered at Hotel LBI in Ship Bottom.

“The gathering brought together approximately 20 of the country’s top custom home builders for three days of financial…