BUILDING CONNECTIONS - SEPTEMBER 2020
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RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY |
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MEMBERSHIP DRIVE BEGINS!
Current Members & New Members Get Entered Into A Raffle!
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New Members joining NHHBA get a chance to win a prize. Fill out the application and join by Sept. 31st to be eligible. Current Members who refer New Members also get entered into the raffle to win..
*BONUS CONTEST FOR BUILDER MEMBERS:
Current Builder Members Who Recruit New Members Automatically Get Entered Into The National Raffle to WIN a trip to Napa Valley all expense paid for two!
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You're Invited!
CORNERSTONE AWARDS BANQUET
Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday
October 22, 2020
The Annual Cornerstone Awards event recognizes excellence in the building industry. Members of the New Hampshire Home Builders Association and non-members entered their best work and were judged by industry professionals. Winners will be recognized at this annual event.
This year's emcee is Laura Boyce, radio talk show personality on iHeart Radio's "Greg and the Morning Buzz" which airs weekday mornings from 5:30-10 a.m. on iHeart's flagship stations Rock 101, WGIR 610 AM, 100.3 WHEB, 104.9 The Hawk and Q106. The show is additionally syndicated on other stations and has a channel on iHeart Radio nationally.
5:30pm - 6:15pm Social
6:15 pm -7:30pm Dinner Buffet
7:30pm - 9:00pm Awards program
Single Ticket: $65.00 Before October 5th / $75.00 October 6th & After / Table of 6: $360.00
We are only allowed 80 people to attend the awards banquet and only 6 people to a table. Act quickly, this is "first come, first serve".
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September is Associate Member Appreciation Month |
Since 1981, September has been designated as NAHB's Associate Member Appreciation Month — an annual celebration of Associate member contributions to the NAHB Federation and the home building industry. A survey ending in 2018, showed The median age of NAHB associate members was 55.
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IBS 2021 -
SAVE MONEY WITH EARLY REGISTRATION
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The NAHB International Builders' Show® (IBS)—the premier, once-a-year event that connects, educates and improves the residential construction industry—is a three-day epicenter for new product launches, construction demos, industry thought leader sessions, workshops, panel discussions…and more.
During September, IBS registrants can take advantage of several registration discounts. NAHB members can receive a free expo pass or a $100 discount off an Education + Expo Pass registration if they register this month. For a full list of offerings, visit BuildersShow.com/fees.
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NET ZERO HOME COMPETITION INFLUENCES HOME BUILDING PRACTICES! |
NHSaves’ Drive to Net Zero Home Competition celebrates the homeowners, contractors and architects who are building high efficiency, net zero energy homes. This ongoing challenge demonstrates that building a home that produces more energy on site than it consumes is
To be considered for the Drive to Net Zero Home Competition, homes must participate in the ENERGY STAR® Homes program, and meet certain criteria relating to the project's cost effectiveness, the home's total estimated energy use, and its HERS (Home Energy Rating System) score.
For more information about the Drive to Net Zero Home Competition and get glimpse of this year’s winner’s homes, please visit NHSaves.com or click on direct links below! It is worth watching!
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UPDATE ON SOARING LUMBER PRICES
CALL TO ACTION!
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Builders are seeing shortages of lumber resulting in 150% increase in lumber prices since mid-April. The White House can play a constructive role.
Softwood Lumber Prices Rise Dramatically
Due to insufficient domestic production and tariffs on Canadian sources, the price of lumber has staged a staggering increase in recent months. Lumber prices continue to climb as demand for new construction and remodeling remains solid. Since mid-April, the composite price of lumber, per Random Lengths, has increased by more than 150%. According to the most recent NAHB analysis, this is adding approximately $16,000 to the price of a typical, new single-family home. Beyond lumber, prices of several other building inputs continue to rise and average delivery times for many are growing. The residential construction market needs additional domestic lumber production and tariff relief for Canadian imports. .
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LAKES REGION MEMBERS BEER & BANTER AT LOCAL BREWERY
AUGUST - Members supporting members! About 25-30 members met at the outdoor beer garden at Twin Barns in Meredith for a chance to meet new members, get caught up with industry news and enjoy fresh beer and pub food. Members are staying very busy in the Lakes Region.
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SOUTHERN NH MEMBERS ENJOY A DAY OF GOLF
SEPTEMBER at Candia Woods Golf Links-Candia, NH - It was quite a day for Southern NHHBA members and friends! It was a picture perfect day filled with fun, friends, great food and prizes! Our Covid 19th Putting Green contest was a hit with everyone! Many thanks to our generous sponsors and players. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Hammers for Veterans! The turnout was fantastic, it was so great to see so many smiling faces “in person”.
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SEPTEMBER 17th - The New Hampshire Electric and Natural Gas Utilities have enhanced the incentive and technical support offerings for energy efficient Commercial New Construction and Major Renovation projects. With four distinct project pathways, this new set of solutions is suited for a variety of projects. To learn more about how you can benefit from engaging with us on your project, please join our webinar on Thursday, September 17th at 9-10am. LEARN MORE HERE
SEPTEMBER 29 - GMNHBRA - GOLF
Join area building professionals for NETWORKING and a round of golf at the 22nd Annual Greater Manchester HBRA Charity Golf Tournament to benefit The Nashua Children's Home
Tuesday, September 29th 8 am registration-8:45 am Shot gun start
Passaconaway Country Club-Litchfield, NH
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LAKES REGION PARADE OF HOMES GOES VIRTUAL
SHOW KICKS OFF SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH - TOUR AT YOUR LEISURE!
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The NH Supreme Court Appointed Three Members To Housing Appeals Board
Gregory Michael, attorney, Bernstein Shur (five-year term); Marc Stevens, land surveyor, private practice (four-year term); Elizabeth Fischer, real estate broker (three-year term)
The commissioners were “recommended” by the Court, but are now waiting for Governor’s appointment, confirmation and swearing-in.
The New Hampshire Home Builders Association were part of a central player in a stakeholder group that helped push the idea to the finish line, as an add-on to last year’s (2019) State budget. The Board is funded through FY2021.
The New Hampshire Housing Appeals Board, an appellate body modeled off of the state’s Board of Tax and Land Appeals, will be empowered to “hear and affirm, reverse, or modify” final decisions made by local “municipal boards, committees, and commissions regarding questions of housing and housing development.” RSA 679:5, I. This includes everything from planning board decisions on site plans and subdivisions, to board of adjustment rulings on proposed variances, down to the decisions of local bodies such as historic districts and conservation commissions.
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The next Government Affairs Meeting will be held Monday,
October 19th at 3:00pm. Meeting are open to all members of NHHBA.
*The committee normally meets the 2nd Monday of the month.
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Legislative Session To Reconvene
House: September 16the at 10:00pm at the Whittemore Center, UNH
Senate: September 16th at 12:00pm in Representatives' Hall
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! We're Glad You Joined! |
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HELP SPREAD THE NEWS!
Share the valuable information provided in the monthly NHHBA
“Building Connections” newsletter with other employees within your company,
or other organizations. To add names and email addresses to the
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Before the Beatles were formed, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison were originally members of which group?
Deadline to submit answers are September 30th.
Winner will receive a $10 gift card to Dunkin’ Donuts.
1 winner will be selected randomly.
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