September 4th, 2015
In this issue...

Lobbyist Registry Builder Alert Conservation Act Review
Greenbelt Consultations Federal Elections Calling Renovators
Habitat for Humanity Build Important Industry News Niagara HBA Judging
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Lobbyist Registry 
lobby
The City of Hamilton's lobbyist registry came into effect as of August 1, 2015.
 
Generally, if you are interacting with senior level staff (General Managers and higher) and/or public office holders at the City, you may be required to enroll yourself in the lobbyist registry. However, if your dealings are exclusive to application specific questions, or you are dealing with Planning staff at the Director level and below, you are exempt from enrolling as a lobbyist. Further, you may deal with any councillor when dealing with a project specific to their ward. The detailed summary of the by-law, its requirements, etc. can be found by clicking this link. HHHBA was previously enrolled in the Voluntary registry, and has enrolled as a lobbyist under the new registry.
Builder Alert!
builderalert
I MPORTANT NOTICE: Annual Builder Attestation for ESNH
 
A reminder to all builders building ENERGY STAR qualified homes under the ENERGY STAR for New Homes program that you are required to sign an annual attestation that non-visual components in the home meet the requirements laid out in the ENERGY STAR for New Homes Standard. The Builder Attestation has been developed to address technical requirements under the ENERGY STAR for New Homes Standard that are not visible to the Energy Advisor during the as-built evaluation.
  • The Builder Attestation must be kept current. Once signed, it is effective for one year from the date of signature.
  • Annual attestations must be signed by a senior representative for the company as a whole.
  • The builder may also attest to the ENERGY STAR qualification of homes by development. In this case, the attestation may be signed by the Site Manager, and is considered current solely for that development.
To obtain a copy of the attestation requirements, click here.

For more information or to submit your attestation letter, please e-mail christephanie@enerquality.ca.
Conservation Authorities Act Review
conservation

The provincial government has initiated a review of the Conservation Authorities Act. A discussion paper (attached here) has been posted on the environmental registry (012-4509) until October 19, 2015 to identify opportunities to improve the existing legislative, regulatory and policy framework that currently governs Conservation Authorities and the programs and services they provide. Continue reading this important update...
Greenbelt Consultations with the City of Hamilton
greenbelt
The City of Hamilton is holding several public meetings regarding BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS to the Greenbelt. They addressed policy issues in the spring, and are now looking at boundary adjustments only. If you wish to go on record requesting a boundary adjustment (either removing lands from the greenbelt or adding to) this is your opportunity to do so.  Please see their full ad attached here.
elections
         
"With a couple of notable exceptions, the federal parties haven't offered much in the way of concrete platforms that directly relate to housing, each has a few policy changes up their sleeves that will affect the affordability of homes and the income levels of Canadians..." Continue reading...
Calling all Renovators! 
reno
New Awards of Distinction Categories.

Did you know that all RenoMark members can enter one renovation category free of charge?  Also, for 2016, we have modified the categories for renovation awards, including new categories for best reno under $25,000, best reno between $25,000 and $50,000, and best reno from $50,000 to $100,000.  High valued categories remain unchanged. Fill out nomination forms here.
U40 Habitat for Humanity Build Day
Habitat
Thank you to the members of our U40 Young Professionals who signed up for this fantastic team building day. We will be joined by several members of BDO who have joined in with our U40 members for the day.  Look for us on Burton Street on September 23rd!

Still want to get involved?
To register online, please click here or participate by supporting our volunteers and make a contribution today!

Judges Needed!
niagara
The Niagara Home Builders' Association is looking for judges for their Awards of Excellence.
 
From the comfort of your computer, between September 9th - 16th, you'll be provided with access to the online site to review and score submissions. 

Interested in Judging?  Contact Lynda  info@niagarahomebuilders.ca.
Latest Industry News
news
OHBA -  Activity Summary... Read more here.

Globe & Mail- House prices have increased debt... Read more here.

Bank of Canada - Long-Term Evolution of House Prices... Read more here.

Daily Commercial News-  Ontario College of Trades...  Read more here.

Northcumberland News- : Tarion new registration... Read more here.

 
Upcoming Events

For a complete list of all of our events and meeting dates for 2015, please visit our events page on our website.

 

SEPTEMBER 11
MTE Workshop

Economics of Building Up

7:30 am- 9:30 am
Hamilton Yacht Club

 

SEPTEMBER 16 

Ladies Nine & Dine

Copetown Woods Golf Club
 Register Here

 

SEPTEMBER 23
Habitat for Humanity Build Day
Under 40 Young Professionals

Burton Street, Hamilton

Register Here

 

SEPTEMBER 27-29
OHBA Conference
Deerhurst Resort
Huntsville, ON

Register Here

 

OCTOBER 6
Supplier Tour  

Various Locations
Save the Date 

 

OCTOBER 14
Oktoberfest Industry Night
6:00pm-11:00pm
Alpine Club, Waterloo

Register Here

 

OCTOBER 20
Annual General Meeting
Reception: 11:30 am
Program: 12 pm
Hamilton Golf & Country Club
Save the Date 

 

OCTOBER 21
U40 Young Professionals  Public Speaking Seminar

Run by Sandler Training

4:30pm in the HHHBA Board Room

Networking and nibblies to follow
 
Regular Meeting Dates
NEW EVENTS COMMITTEE 
first meeting,   
Sept 9th at 10am.

HEALTH AND SAFETY
First Wednesday of the month at NOON - light lunch is served
 
SALES AND MARKETING
First Thursday of the month at
8:30 a.m. *date change* Sept 9th.

RENOVATORS, SUPPLIERS and SUBTRADES 
2nd Thursday of the month at
8:30 a.m.

DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL - open to all members
3rd Thursday of the month at 8:30a.m.
 
MEMBERSHIP
4th Thursday of the month at 8:30a.m.   
Award Nomination Forms
Nomination forms for the 2015 Annual HHHBA Awards and the 2016 Hall of Fame Award are now available. 

Please note the 'Renovator Member of the Year'  award is NEW this year.

Hall of Fame Nomination
 
OHBA Conference



Don't wait to register as space is limited!

Working at Heights Training
DID YOU KNOW..... that there are new Working at Heights requirements as of April of this year?  We are currently in the process of arranging for Working at Heights training for any member interested.  We will be booking it for a day in October- date to be confirmed.  If you are interested in having any of your workers trained to these new requirements please contact Liz at lizm@hhhba.ca.  There is a maximum of 12 spots per day.  It is a full day program and will be held in our Board Room.
HHHBA Editorial

In case you missed it, here is Suzanne's editorial that was featured in The Bay Observer last month. 

 

Our Industry
We're almost finished...

We are still looking for a handy person to do some finishing touches here and there, a frame in a door, finish the closet, etc.   


If you're able to help us in any way, please give Suzanne a call!
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