Tuesday Toolbox April 28, 2020
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Executive Officer's Message
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Members of the HBA,
The last six weeks have been a difficult time for everyone in the home-building business. Given the messages we heard yesterday, we may be re-opening our industry in the not-too-distant future.
We want to go back to work and we want to be safe. This is not an either/or question; we must accomplish both parts to do our duty to ourselves, our employees and our customers. We hope to see a loosening of restrictions in the next week, so now is the time to prepare for that work. Do you have a COVID-19 plan in place? Do you have personal protective equipment and supplies for your employees, to fulfill that plan? Let’s work to get ready for the day that we are allowed to work.
HBAM and local HBAs are working hard on this, as Bob Filka reflected in his message on Friday. We will continue to advocate for the homebuilding industry, and will work with anyone to bring our workers back to our job sites, in a safe environment.
Bob O’Hara
Executive Officer, HBAGTA
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Last week the HBA of Michigan (HBAM) conducted a statewide poll asking those in the residential building sector whether they had developed a COVID-19 safety plan and whether they had all necessary personal protection equipment (PPE) needed to return to work. With nearly 900 respondents, HBAM reports that 94% have updated their worksite safety plans for COVID-19 and roughly 92% have the necessary PPE to work when given the green light to return to work. If you haven’t taken this
quick survey
, please do so today.
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We're Going Virtual!
May's General Membership Meeting
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The May General Membership Meeting will be held via Zoom at 5:00 p.m. on May 11th. What a great way to see and interact your fellow HBA members!
We will be hearing from Lee Schwartz of the HBA of Michigan for the latest updates. Our Annual Member Awards and Spring Scholarships will also be awarded.
Be sure to RSVP so you will be included in our prize drawings!
May General Membership Meeting
Monday, May 11th, 5:00 p.m.
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The Parade of Homes will be marching across northern Michigan this September! With dates being moved, the deadline for entering homes has also been moved!
BUILDERS & REMODELERS you now have until July 24th to enter the Parade!
All HBA members, you have until July 29th to place your ad in the prestigious Parade Tour Guide - advertising opportunities in the Tour Guide are exclusive to HBA members. You can also join
James Hardie and
Lumbermen's as Parade sponsors!
Together you will make this the best Parade of Homes ever! More than ever, our community will be looking forward to getting out and touring Parade homes, let's treat them to an amazing experience!
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Gold and Silver sponsorship opportunities are still available!
Click on the sponsorship level to learn more.
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New Golf Date!
August 25th @ Crystal Mountain
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Our HBAGTA Golf Tournament is still ON, and we want it to be a celebration of the strength of our industry and community!
We were saddened to face the hard news that our Golf Tournament was not going to happen at the end of May. Even if we are all back to work by then, we would all be too busy trying to catch up to enjoy a day off. The great news is that we have been able to reserve August 25th at Crystal Mountain!
Don't forget to sponsor a hole and to take advantage of the other sponsorship opportunities available!
Contact Naj or refer to the registration/sponsorship form!
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LEGO Contest Announced
Open to Kids 3-17!
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The HBAGTA has launched a LEGO Home Building Contest for kids 3-17 to relieve some of the boredom cooped up kids (and parents) may be experiencing. All the particulars are posted on the
HBAGTA Facebook page. Or click on the graphic to the right to read the press release.
Prizes will be awarded for winners in each age group! Spread the word!
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Our Newest Members
Welcome Aboard!
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We want to welcome
Anchored Construction
to the Home Builders Association. Zach and Jennifer Rouse founded the company in 2014. From new construction to remodels, siding, decks, and finish carpentry, Anchored Construction fills residential construction needs in Antrim County and some surrounding areas. Welcome Zach & Jennifer!
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Builders Are Ready Work!
Let Your Voice Be Heard!
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HBA Board member Brian Terhune of
Terhune Construction and Executive Officer Bob O'Hara were interviewed by 9and10 News last week and expressed how builders are ready to safely get back to work. Click on the picture to view or read the news piece.
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Use Your Downtime Wisely
Great Free Webinars!
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HBAs all over Michigan and the HBA of Michigan have been hosting informative webinars and have made them available to our membership. Use your downtime to build your knowledge and plan for the future. Here are a few recordings of the recent webinars you might find helpful.
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TCBN Construction Issue
Many HBA Members Included
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The April construction issue of the Traverse City Business News included articles and tidbits about many HBAGTA members!
PB&J, Habitat for Humanity GTR, American Waste, Endura Homes, Livwell Homes, Burly, Team Elmer's, D&W Mechanical, Hallmark Construction, Northern Building Supply, and Ferguson's Fireplace & Stove were all featured or mention in the publication.
Great job everyone on representing our industry and supporting our communities. Be sure and pick up your copy today or click the picture to the right to read all about your fellow HBAGTA members!
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Annual Member Award Nominations
Nomination Deadline Extended!
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It's that time again - time to nominate your fellow HBAGTA members who have made significant contributions to our Association, the building industry, and/or to the community. Don't be afraid to toot your own horn! Let us know what you've been up to and how you are improving our industry and communities!
Nomination Deadline: May 1, 2020.
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HBAGTA Covid-19 Webpage
Keeping You Updated
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In our efforts to keep you updated in between issues of the Tuesday Toolbox, the HBAGTA has a new
Covid-19 Updates and Resources webpage. The updated Governor's Stay Home Executive Order is available to read on the webpage.
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HBAGTA HISTORY CORNER
COMMITTED TO A HIGHER STANDARD FOR 50 YEARS!
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50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin
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We have had to change some of our plans during the Coronavirus shutdown, but we continue to move forward with plans to celebrate the 50
th anniversary of the founding of HBAGTA. This week, we received our commemorative coins, which will be used to recognize significant members in our history and major events during the year.
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