DECEMBER 2015
NEWSLETTER
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LIST THE HOMES YOU BUILD - FOR FREE!!!

This member benefit is available to you, free of charge  for basic listings, in our New Homes Directory by BDX. 
        • FREE Marketing
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        • New Homes Listing Link on LHBA Website
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2 015  KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING COMPETITION
Presented by LHBA's Remodelers Council 

This competition is open to  ALL remodeling contractors, builders, kitchen & bath specialists and other remodeling professionals properly licensed in the state of Louisiana!

ALL REGISTRATION FEES AND 
ENTRY PACKETS ARE DUE BY:
 Friday, December 11, 2015



ENTRY FEES:

LHBA Remodelers Council Members:
$75 for the first entry
$25 for each additional entry

LHBA Members:
$100 for the first entry
$50 for each additional entry

Non-LHBA Members:
$250 for the first entry
$150 for each additional entry

An Awards Entry Packet must be completed for  each entry. 
The packet may be copied for additional entries. 
Unpaid entries will not be considered for judging.



Register NOW for LHBA 2016 
Installation & Awards Banquet
January 7, 2016

Please join us for cocktails followed by a spectacular four course dinner! An excellent selection of wines will be provided with dinner.

$50 per person before December 21st
$65 per person after December 21st
NO RESERVATIONS WILL BE TAKEN AFTER DECEMBER 30th!! No exceptions.  
 

BUILD-PAC'S NEW "FAIR SHARE" PROGRAM
BUILD-PAC's new Fair Share campaign is the easiest way to get involved in the political process. We are asking every member to do their Fair Share for the housing industry by contributing just $25 to BUILD-PAC during the 2015-2016 election cycle.


What would happen if every NAHB member did their Fair Share? 
If every member does their Fair Share and invests a minimum of $25, then BUILD-PAC will be a $3.5 Million PAC. This would allow BUILD-PAC and housing to have an even greater impact in the 2016 elections. 

What is my Fair Share going toward? 
Your contribution helps elect pro-housing, pro-business candidates who will support our issues and fight for housing in Congress.

How can I help with the Fair Share campaign? 
Please help your state meet its goal. During your state and local meetings back home, ask your peers to do their Fair Share for housing by contributing just $25 to BUILD-PAC in this election cycle. If every member does their Fair Share, then BUILD-PAC's voice will be LOUDER and STRONGER than ever before.

Questions? For more information contact BUILD-PAC staff. 
Meghan Everngam, Assistant Vice President | (202) 266-8259 | [email protected] Sofia Fox, Fundraising Manager | (202) 266-8248 | [email protected] Sashia Moore | (202) 266-8114 | [email protected] NAHB.org/buildpac 


 

Age comes with much more than just wisdom. It also brings a lot of aches and pains that often lead to physical limitations and permanent lifestyle changes.

Millions of aging Americans intend to live out their golden years in their current homes, creating huge demand for remodelers with expertise in home modifications for aging-in-place seniors.
To help remodelers quickly and more accurately evaluate an aging client's needs, developers recently released a mobile app called Silver Spaces. The app is the first of its kind to provide remodelers with customizable tools and information to address the home-safety concerns of their clients.

Silver Spaces is a room-by-room checklist that defines which changes could be made to create a safer environment by addressing resident-specific needs. During a home evaluation, the application asks targeted yes/no questions and allows the user to upload photos and take notes for future reference.

Click Here to continue reading this article at NAHBNOW.com
 
Education


Residential Builders must earn 6 CEU credits each year, even with a multi-year license.





Upcoming Courses:

Acadian Home Builders Association

12/15/15
Builder Law, Contracts & Warranties - feat. Sharon Kyle, APLC
9am-4pm (6 CEUs) at AHBA Office (135 N. Domingue Ave., Lafayette)
AHBA Members - FREE
LHBA Members - $60
Contact AHBA for registration information (337) 981-3053  

Capital Region Builders Association 

12/8/15 - Day of Education at NO CHARGE thanks to Holmes Building Materials
9am-11am - Concrete Siding
11:15am-1:15pm - Topic TBD
1:30pm-3:30pm - Preparing for a Successful Workers' Compensation Audit
Holiday Inn South in Baton Rouge, 9:00 - 3:30
Contact Denise at CRBA for more information (225)769-7696   

Greater New Orleans HBA

12/10/15 - Day of Education 9am-4pm
9am-11am - Protecting Your Assets
11am-1pm - New & Upcoming Code Changes and How They Will Affect Contractors
2pm-4pm - Home Hardening
Members - All Day (6 CEUs) $100 / Individual Class (2 CEUs) $50 ea
Guests - All Day (6CEUs) $150/ Individual Class (2 CEUs) $75 ea
 

Home Builders Association of Northeast LA 
 
12/14/15 -  Business Management for Building Professionals (6 CEUs)
This is a NAHB Designation course.
Contact NELAHBA to register (318)387-6795

Northwest LA Home Builders Association

12/7/15 -  CEU Class  (6 CEUs)
$50 for members 
Contact NWLAHBA to register (318)797-8222

Norths hore Home Builders Association

12/8/15 - Construction Law with Attorney Sharon Kyle
9am-3:30pm 
Cost: Members $40 / Non-members $80

12/17/15 - Confined Spaces Certification with Don Druse
9am-11:30am
Cost: Members $20 / Non-members $40
Contact NHBA to register (985)882-5002

Southeast LA Home Builders Association

12/9/15 - Pervious Concrete (3 CEUs)
1pm-4pm 
Register by 12/7: Members $35, Non-members $70
Registers after 12/7: Members $45, Non-members $90
Contact Southeast Louisiana HBA to register
 
  ** There are many opportunities throughout the year to earn these credits by attending classes through your local association. Please contact your local for a complete and updated list of classes.**

 


Upcoming LHBA & NAHB Events

LHBA Winter Board of Directors
Installation & Awards Banquet
January 6-8
Horseshoe Casino - Luxury All-Suite Hotel
Bossier City, Louisiana

 Room Rate $75 -Deadline December 24th
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LHBA MISSION STATEMENT
Our goal is to provide Louisiana with quality housing that is safe and affordable.

The Louisiana Home Builders Association is comprised of Builders & Associate members which:

  • Represents the homebuilding industry before state & regulatory bodies

  • Serves as the chief advocate of private property rights

  • Educates the general public as to the advantages of utilizing licensed builders

  • Promotes professionalism in the homebuilding industry

  • Promotes economic development & quality of life in Louisiana
Membership Benefits and Rebates 
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  As an LHBA member, you can be putting money back into your pocket with our NEW and EXCITING LHBA Member Rebate Program!  It's very simple to sign up, but to collect the rebates you've earned in 2012, you MUST sign up before February 20th!
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LHBA Senior Officers

Peter Young, President

James "Jim" Fine,
Vice President

Conrad Blanchard,
Treasurer

Nick Castjohn,
Secretary

Penni Aulds,
Associate VP

Ray Kothe,
NAHB Representative

Jerry Passman,
Immediate Past
President 
Contact Information
Stephanie Reid
Louisiana Home Builders Association
660 Laurel Street
Suite A
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-2714

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