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Your Weekly Update: April 27, 2020
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HUD Secretary addresses NAHB members; construction industry
safety updates released
Dr. Ben Carson, HUD Secretary, is participating in a NAHB webinar at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 28
. He joins Federal Housing Commissioner Brian Montgomery to address HUD and FHA initiatives in response to the current economic crisis.
The two housing policy officials will discuss, among other things,
single-family and multifamily mortgage forbearance, rental assistance and policies designed to support the housing market
.
Click
here
to register for the webinar.
(Your NAHB login is required; contact
baxson@cvbia.com
if you need assistance.)
With the
new $484 billion aid package approved by Congress
, businesses shut out of the first round of funding through either the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program or Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) should get back in line. Click
here
for what you need to know.
The
Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) has released important updates to its guidance on coronavirus exposure prevention
, preparedness and response. Click
here
to make sure you're adhering to the updated procedures and help our industry keep its "essential" designation.
The General Assembly last week approved Gov. Northam's budget amendments,
which temporarily expand authority for local governing bodies, planning commissions and common interest community associations to meet electronically for a broader scope of reasons than was previously allowed.
HBAV lobbied for this expansion so items like land use applications, ordinance amendments and other development-related actions could be addressed and allow construction business to continue.
As the national emergency continues to evolve,
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
, along with the CVBIA updates sent over the past few weeks.
Best regards,
Ryan Rose, CVBIA President
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Local elections rescheduled
for Tuesday, May 19
City council elections in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Hampton and Newport News
have been moved from May 5 to May 19. The
deadline to request an absentee ballot is Tuesday, May 12
and you can use the
Virginia Voter Information Citizen
portal to request one online.
CVBIA's Political Action Committee carefully reviews candidates in local races to determine those who are pro-business and understand the positive economic impact of our industry. Its recommendations for the following races in this election are:
Chesapeake:
Mayor Rick West and City Council incumbents Robert Ike and Dwight Parker
Newport News
: North District City Council candidate Rob Coleman
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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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Looking for ways to keep your business edge?
NAHB has a full schedule of webinars and online courses to
keep members operating at peak performance.
Topics range from project management to universal design essentials, aging-in-place marketing to mastering your financials.
Click
here
to check out what's available.
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HBAV throws out challenge to give
Make your donation count! The American Red Cross reports a critical need for blood and platelet donations and
HBAV is encouraging members to roll up their sleeves to help alleviate this shortage.
As members across the state are doing this good deed,
they also can join a little friendly competition among local home builders associations. The association with the largest number of participating blood donors will get a special shout out on social media and at the HBAV installation in November.
Click
here to find a donation center near you. And please let us know you've given by emailing
baxson@cvbia.com
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Tell us something good!
It's hard to avoid the daily dose of grim news right now, but there are lots of companies and individuals out there doing good deeds. Two that we heard about just last week come from the multifamily community. . . One owner/manager member reported that
a resident offered to use their stimulus check to put toward the rent of someone less fortunate.
Another rounded up
volunteers to write letters to residents of its senior communities.
If you have good news to share, please let us know. Also,
if you're offering any helpful deals or have business advice relevant to the new working environment
we're all in, we'd love to tell your fellow members about it. Just contact
baxson@cvbia.com
and let her know the details.
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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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Chesapeake has released its amended operating schedule
, along with alternate ways of processing fees and paper documents. Click
here
for the details.
All Norfolk municipal offices are closed and employees are tele-working.
Inspectors will no longer conduct on-site inspections at the current time. Contact your inspector to discuss using Face Time, videos or photos.
Third-party inspections continue to be accepted.
Chesapeake's Department of Development and Permits
has released a residential plan review
checklist
giving members an excellent guideline on what city staff is looking for when reviewing plans.
Virginia Beach has posted its
updated Draft Public Works Design Standards Manual
. 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
Subdivision 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 its latest update.
NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz presented a webinar April 14 on the "
Viral Recession and Housing." Click
here to check out his presentation.
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
NAHB BUILD-PAC has launched a campaign
that challenges members to get involved in the political process. It's important that the industry mobilizes as a united front during this election year and any contribution - even as little as $20 - will help. Learn more by visiting
Housing 2020
on the NAHB website.
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Mark your calendars for these new dates!
- Member Mixer: Wednesday, July 29, O'Connor Brewing Co. in Norfolk
- Annual Picnic & Tailgate Party: Thursday, Aug. 20, Khedive Temple Picnic area in Chesapeake
- CMHC Associates' Showcase & Awards of Excellence Celebration: Friday, Nov. 20, Virginia Beach Convention Center
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Dates still to come for:
Remodelers Council seminar with Vince Butler (originally scheduled for April 9)
Virginia Residential Landlord & Tenant Act Seminar with John G. "Chip" Dicks III (originally scheduled for April 16)
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FREE online training
With funding from the U.S. Department of Energy and Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance
Viridiant is offering online training to mechanical installers, builders and architects on energy code changes.
The
free live training will be held from 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, May 5
. Click
here
to reserve your spot.
Also offering free training is Dupont Performance Building Solutions,
with sessions on exterior insulation and high-performance walls May 4, followed by design practices to reduce water and moisture failures May 18. Contact
wendy.kruger@dupont.com for details.
Deadline extended
for housing awards
HBAV will present its
inaugural Housing Excellence Awards Monday, Sept. 28 during the Fall Board meeting in Richmond.
If you haven't submitted your entry, there's still time. The deadline has been extended to
June 1. Click
here
for entry details.
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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!
For a CVBIA member directory by category, click
here
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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 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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