ARE YOU READY FOR ANOTHER YEAR OF SUCCESS?!
If You Read Anything Today, This Is It!
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The HBA is ramping up for another successful year of providing value to members and supporting the residential building community in our 5-county area.
EDUCATION: A well-educated membership is the cornerstone of the home building industry, and with education being one of the foundations of our association, a variety of topics for professional development are offered throughout the year.
CODES & LEGISLATION is a hot topic for contractors! The HBAGTA has a committee made up of builders and home designers, keeping a pulse on the laws and bringing the information back to our members. Hint: Home Designers that are educated on the current codes can make the review process go a lot smoother.
DISCOUNTS: Did you know as a member you are eligible for $1,000 off
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Judy Vajda, Executive Officer
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1st General Membership Meeting of the Year!
February 11th, 5:00 p.m.
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Join us for Showroom BINGO at Fox Grand Traverse and talk to representatives about the HBA Member discounts offered! We will also be recognizing our Milestone Members and announcing the EXPO Booth Contest winner!
The first 25 Primary or Affiliate Members who pre-register for the meeting, will receive an HBAGTA coffee mug when they sign-in at Monday's General MembershIp Meeting!
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HBA Members on the News
Keeping the Community Informed!
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Joe Faunce of
Northshore Exteriors was interviewed by TV 7&4 News on the dangers of ice dams and the destruction it can cause.
Click here to view the article and go to the
HBAGTA Facebook page to see pictures of the damage caused by ice dams.
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MIOSHA Office Hours
with Jeremy Hidalgo
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Stop in and ask our area MIOSHA CET Consultant anything! Did you ever wonder how to prevent accidents? What is OSHA 300? What are my options if I’m cited? You have questions, Jeremy has answers!
Stop in the HBA office on February 14th, February 26th, and March 5th, between 11 & 1. We’ll have the coffee on!
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Just Added to the HBA Calendar
Continuing Competency Classes!
This class is for
ALL
builders licensees and M&A licensees!
If you receiv
ed your Michigan Builders License before 1/1/09, you only need a 3-Hour Code/Law/Safety course to renew your license by May 31st.
If you were licensed on or after 1/1/09, you must complete 21 hours by your third year anniversary and another 21 hours by your sixth year anniversary, with a minimum of 3 hours per year. After 6 years of licensing, you only need to take the 3 hour Code/Law/Safety once during each 3 year licensing cycle. Renewal deadline is May 31st.
This 3-hour class will cover the mandatory topics in three 1-hour modules: Safety, Codes, and Legal Issues.
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Class Sponsorships Available!
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Click on the dates below to register.
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Building Skills Showdown!
Supporting Workforce Development Efforts
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If you didn't get your raffle tickets at the Home Expo, never fear! Raffle tickets are on sale now at the HBA office and will also be available at
February's General Membership Meeting!
Don't miss your chance to win one of 4 structures in the Showdown between the Career Tech Construction Students and the Northwestern Michigan Construction Trades Students!
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The
TBAISD Career Tech Center
’s entries are
multi-purpose cottage style structures.
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The
Northwest Michigan College
entries are
infrared dry saunas with a changing area.
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Get Ready!
Cook-Off Coming March 11th
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The annual HBA Chili Cook-Off will be held at the March 11th General Membership Meeting at Infusion Kitchen & Bath.
More details coming soon!
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MIOSHA 10-Hour Construction Course
Feb. 12th & 13th, 9am-4pm
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This 10-hour program presents an overview of MIOSHA regulations for the construction industry. Detailed information is presented to enable the participant to develop an accident prevention plan as required. An overview of MIOSHA inspection procedures is presented, as well as the most frequently cited MIOSHA violations in the construction industry.
Feb. 12th & 13th / 9:00am-4:00pm
Lunch is Provided Both Days
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Class Sponsorship
Available!
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HERS Rating Class
Feb. 20th, 4:00-5:30 pm
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The HERS Index is a scoring system established by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) in which a home built to the specifications of the HERS Reference Home (based) on the 2004 International Energy Conservation Code) scores a HERS Index of 100, while a net zero energy home scores a HERS Index of 0. The lower a home's score the more energy efficient it is in comparison to the HERS Reference Home.
Find out the why and how of achieving a great HERS score!
Wednesday, Feb. 20th, 4:00-5:30 p.m
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Class Sponsorship
Available!
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NAHB CAPS Course!
March 6, 7, & 8
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"The HBA CAPS Certification course offers a wealth of information to any builder or other professional, interested in expanding their knowledge of incorporating spaces for seniors or anyone requiring additional accommodations, with the goal towards staying in their existing home. This valuable class can help improve your business for a growing market."
Mike McCumby, Saxton-McCumby Builders, Inc.
March 6th, 7th, & 8th, 9:00 - 5:00
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Class Sponsorship
Available!
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CPR & First Aid Certification
March 15th, 2pm-6pm
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Are you prepared to handle most jobsite injuries? Do you know what to do in case of an emergency?
Join us for a course that will provide you with the skills, knowledge and peace of mind that you can handle worksite accidents and emergencies. Upon successful completion of the class, you will receive the American Heart Association First Aid Certificate.
Friday, March 15th, 2pm-6pm
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Class Sponsorship
Available!
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Another Great Way to Market Your Company!
Education Class Sponsorships Available
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Show your support of the HBAGTA's dedication to one of our core values:
We know a well-educated membership is the cornerstone of the home building industry. We believe that the HBA has the possibility and opportunity to facilitate learning for every member and that every member has the obligation to acquire new knowledge, skills, values, and habits to support the communities perception of our industry.
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Visit the HBAGTA Website
For More Class Offerings!
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Builders FirstSource
David Derry
Builders FirstSource
Steve Wagner
Dovetail Custom Cabinetry
Tim Wingerden
Flaska Landscaping
Dustin Flaska
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Foundation Building Materials
Craig Vyncke
Gosling Czubak
Engineering Sciences
Adam Biteman
Lowes
Rob Schoonmaker
Mitchell Graphics
Ashley VanHouten
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Paul Maurer General Contracting
Jim Harmeson
State Savings Bank
Kim Anderson
Tailored Living of TC
Jeremy St. John
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Agostinelli Builders
Nick Agostinelli
Ayers Basement Systems
Cathy Burke
B.J. Hopwood, Inc.
Brad Hopwood
Blue Bay Builders
Kevin McCarty
Capital Granite
Amy Wiles
Chemical Bank
Debbi Waisanen
Cherryland Electric
Tammy Squires
Dean Chamberlain, Builder
Dean Chamberlain
First Class Closets
Andrea Elliott
First Class Closets
Mark Zelinski
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Geib Real Estate Ventures
Matt Geib
Geib Real Estate Ventures
Keena Davis
Great Northern Homes
Sean Duperron
Kerkstra Precast
Matt Vantol
Lakeshore Custom Homes
Tom Sparks
McNish Insurance Group
Jenny Craig
Mills Construction Service
Rodney Mills
Premier Custom Homes
Philip Beehler
Preston Feather
Jennifer Bard
Quartersawn Custom Carpentry
Matthew Belch
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Render Construction
Eric Render
Shugart Builders
Ryan Walko
Shugart Builders
Todd McCorkle
Silverwood Enterprises
Matt Nemode
Stadel Media
Dennis Stadel
Surfaces Gallery
John Conrad
TC Insulating
Paul Anstett
The Concrete Service
Ted Roehrich
VDL Certified Public Accountants
Jeff Wood
Waara Technologies
Todd Waara
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