Your Weekly Update: May 26, 2020
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Did you know
. . .
your membership comes with access to a wide variety of
money-saving programs
?
One that's more popular than ever during these turbulent times is the
two-pronged offer from Lowe's.
Every member company can receive a 5 percent discount on eligible purchases, plus an additional 2 percent credit on their account statement when they register for a business account. And to save even bigger, contractors can sign up for
LowesForPros
and reap generous discounts by ordering online!
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Now's your chance to attend national legislative conference; homeownership
gets a shout-out during June
If you're curious about how the National Association of Home Builders operates, now's your chance to find out. For the first time,
the annual Spring Leadership Meeting June 15-19
and
Legislative Conference
June 22-24
will be virtual events,
free of charge
and open to all members. Click
here
for more details on both.
"Home" has always been an important concept, but it's taken on a whole new meaning over the past few months.
National Homeownership Month in June
is a great opportunity to remind your clients
about the benefits of 'buying new' as well as the advantages of homeownership.
The U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration has announced
a
significant reversal
of previous policy on an employer’s obligation to record work-related cases of COVID-19 on OSHA injury and illness logs.
The new requirements go into effect today.
The new guidance, however, applies only to employers currently subject to
OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements
. Due to employee size limitations, many home builders are exempt from most of the new requirements. Click
here
to read more.
Phase 1 of easing public health restrictions in Virginia started May 15 and businesses across the state are eagerly waiting to see what Phase 2 brings.
(Click
here
for Phase 1 guidelines for all business sectors.) As an "essential" industry, companies involved in construction have been allowed to operate during the pandemic, as long as they adhere to the required safety practices. Those practices are still in effect and all construction-related businesses are encouraged to remain vigilant in maintaining them. You'll find a
job site safety video from NAHB
on CVBIA's
Facebook page.
As business restrictions continue to ease,
we'll
keep you informed with Updates
providing information from the localities and agencies you work with on a daily basis.
You'll find links to a wide range of health, business and human resources information,
including comprehensive resources from both the state and national home builders associations, on the CVBIA
website.
Best regards,
Ryan Rose, CVBIA President
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Need help filing with localities?
Builders Title has the ability to e-file during these challenging times and is here to help members who may need this service.
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Free webinars offer business-building advice
While in-person programs are still on the restricted list, there's no lack of
free virtual learning opportunities out there.
Here are a few you should check out:
If you missed the live stream program on the
Top 10 Social Media Marketing Tips, you can still check it out on CVBIA's
Facebook page.
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Fair housing and VRLTA go virtual!
The Coastal Multifamily Housing Council's
annual Virginia Residential Landlord & Tenant Act Review and Update
has been rescheduled in a format modified for today’s new work environment.
Conducted by
John G. “Chip” Dicks III of Gentry Locke
, this program is a “must-attend” for anyone involved in multifamily property management.
The webinar will be held from
9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, June 23
. The cost is $55 for members; $85 for nonmembers. Click
here
for a registration form.
Also going virtual is the
Fair Housing Seminar presented by A.J. Johnson. Zoom in at
9 a.m., Wednesday, June 17 for the three-hour program. The cost is $40 for members; $55 for nonmembers. Click
here for a registration form.
Questions?
jhearn@cvbia.com
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It's time to get social!
CVBIA is gearing back up for all the great events that have been put on hold, so get out your calendars and take note!
The CVBIA
Member Mixer & New Member Welcome will be held from
4-6 p.m., Wednesday, July 29 at O'Connor Brewing Co. in Norfolk. Click
here for all the details on sponsoring and attending!
Next up, the
43rd Annual Picnic & Tailgate Party, 4-7 p.m.,
Thursday, Aug. 20 at Khedive Temple's picnic area in Chesapeake.
Sign up now to sponsor, tailgate or attend!
The
CVBIA Golf Committee is ready to tee it up and is looking for sponsors for the annual tournament, scheduled for
Wednesday, Sept. 16 at The Riverfront Golf Club in Suffolk. Contact
dfain@cvbia.com for details!
And don't forget to put the annual
Shucked in the Park event on your calendar for
Friday, Oct. 16 at the 24th Street Park at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Details to come soon!
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Welcome, new members!
The companies listed here recently joined CVBIA. Please welcome them to the association with a call or email.
Remember, it's good business to do business with a member!
A big thank you to recruiter John Queen with R.K. Chevrolet!
Click
here
to find all CVBIA members by their business category.
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Follow CVBIA's new page!
Coastal Virginia Building Industry Association has launched its new Facebook page and is inviting members to
follow us
and get social!
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York County has introduced a new customer service online portal to assist in the permitting and inspection process.
The system went 'live' May 11. To use it, you must set up a portal account, which will link to all of your current projects. Click
here
for the account registration form.
Virginia Beach has posted its
updated Draft Public Works Design Standards Manua
l
. Public comments were reviewed last year and revisions have been incorporated into the recently released version. Click
here
for details.
Dominion Energy has released its
S
ubdivision Coordinator contact information
for local companies developing or building in new subdivisions. Click
here
for contact information.
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State and National News
HBAV continues to closely monitor industry-related developments across the state. Click
here for all the news from your state association, including COVID-19 resources, educational offerings and information on the upcoming Virginia Builders Summit. Also check out the
HBAV Housing News and Government Affairs Update for news, trends and research from around the state and nation.
HBAV will now present its
inaugural Housing Excellence Awards
Monday, Sept. 28 during the Fall Board meeting in Richmond.
Because of the date change, the entry deadline has been extended to June 1. Click
here
for entry details.
A cautionary word on lumber: the American Lumber Standards Committee recently released a warning that lumber from Ziegler, a German company, is no longer accredited, is not a structural grade per ALSC standards and should not be used for framing. The material has been shipped to the United States, however, so lumber wholesalers and retailers are advised to be aware of the situation.
NAHB is working diligently to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on the residential construction sector.
You'll find a wealth of information on what the association is doing to protect your business, as well as helpful resources, at
www.nahb.org
The 2021 International Builders' Show is Feb. 9-11 in Orlando and
if you're a young industry professional, you're eligible for a scholarship to attend.
The application process is open through June 5!
Click
here
to learn more.
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Being a member
provides you with cost-saving benefits, professional credibility AND advocacy for your company on the local, state and national levels.
There is no better example of the value of your membership, however, than what is taking place at your local, state and national associations during this national COVID-19 emergency.
Not only are you receiving valuable information on how to navigate the new rules for our new normal, your trade association is working hard to keep the industry open for business.
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Looking for labor?
The national
Home Builders Institute
is operating a 12-week construction industry program in Norfolk for transitioning military and is looking for jobs in which to place its students.
If you're in need of qualified, reliable employees,
contact HBI's Steve Kelley at
skelley@hbi.org
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A special thank you to the 2020 members!
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If you'd like to join this elite group, whose support helps keep the industry strong for everyone, email
ccotton@cvbia.com
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QUICK LINKS TO YOUR BENEFITS!
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Filing deadline for first quarter is THIS FRIDAY May 29!
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Make the most of your member investment!
Get connected with the Member Information Center!
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An important first step to making the most of your membership investment
is logging into the Member Information Center and checking out your company profile. Make sure your information is correct and put your best foot forward to the public and fellow members
. Click
here
to get started!
(
Tip:
Your user name is your email address. If you're not in the association's database, contact Betty Axson at 305-9042 and she'll add your information.)
This Information Center should be your "go to" resource for member contact information, job postings, event registration, local legislator and city staff contacts, and so much more. You can also post news about all the great things your company is doing and if you have any special events or offers coming up!
Use the Member Deals and Member Happenings section to promote your products, services and news!
There's even a
FREE
app that puts everything within easy reach on your phone.
Just search "MemberPlus" on Google Play or the App Store and download it today!
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Coastal Virginia Building Industry Association | 757-420-2434
2117 Smith Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23320 www.cvbia.com
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