Incoming President's Message

Dear HBAGTA Members,

Welcome to the new year. I am honored to serve as your HBAGTA president this year. When I joined the association in 1998, I never anticipated becoming president. This association has always served me well, providing education classes on builders licensing, code changes, MIOSHA safety, and high efficiency building to name a few. The monthly membership meetings provide a great opportunity to network with other builders and associate members, and participation in the spring Home Expo or the Parade of Homes is an excellent way to promote business. Advertising in the Membership Directory, or the Tour Guides for the Parade of Homes and the Home Expo always generates leads to new projects. Once you become an HBA member, you automatically join the builder associations at the state (HBAM) and national (NAHB) levels. These organizations truly advocate for us by READ MORE

Getting Ready for Expo!

The Home Expo is back for 2022 and ready to help you connect with new customers! The Expo will take place Aril 23-24 at the Grand Traverse Resort.

We are making sure that all our returning exhibitors get their shot at their previous booths, this week and next. January 15 is the deadline before all HBA members are able to reserve booths. Please note that a booth is officially reserved with a completed 2022 Home Expo contract and payment. January 16 – February 28 registration is open to all HBA members. March 1—March 25 registration will be open to the public if spaces are still available. Contact Renauda at renauda@hbagta.com or our office, 231-946-2305, to make sure you get your booth.

We are planning for an overflow crowd this year, so register early!

International Builders' Show!

The next big idea. The strategies and trends. The products, connections and experts you won’t see anywhere else. AND Trace Adkins! It’s all at the in-person show in Orlando!

The NAHB International Builders' Show® (IBS)—the premier, once-a-year event that connects, educates and improves the residential construction industry—is a hub for new product launches, construction demos, industry thought leader sessions, workshops, panel discussions…and more. The people, products and knowledge you’ll gain will give you the real ideas and real solutions you need to grow and strengthen your essential business.

10-Hr. Construction Safety Class

All of your crew should take this class! 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 . . . READ MORE

Jan. 19th & 20th

9am-4pm @ the HBA Office

Lunch Provided

Fall Protection - Part 45

Attendees at this training will review the MIOSHA Part 45, Construction Safety Standard for Fall Protection including the latest OSHA and MIOSHA interpretations. Examination of recent fatal falls in construction and discussion of the latest fall protection techniques for construction will be covered. This class will also cover fall exposures for residential construction and MIOSHA fall protection criteria.

Feb. 17th

9am-4pm @ the HBA Office

Lunch Provided

Strike Up The Band & Join The Parade!

Builders, now is the time to get your homes registered for the 2022 Parade of Homes. The Parade is scheduled for September 15-18. We hope to see a large audience wanting to see homes in person again this year, so be ready to show off your creativity and talent!

We always hope that you will sign new building contracts during the Parade, but keep in mind that the Parade is an opportunity to cement your reputation as a high-quality, forward-thinking builder. Enhancing your reputation today will result in sales for years to come.

8 Ways to Save Energy This Winter

Winter is upon us, and clients may be thinking about home improvements to save money on utility bills as they start to feel the effects of colder weather inside their homes.

Approximately 13% of greenhouse gas emissions come directly from buildings because of heating, cooling and cooking needs, so even READ MORE

FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT

Dan Paulson

Daniel S. Paulson, Builder

TREASURER

Caleb Norris

Norris Design Productions

Julie Bravender

Lake Michigan Credit Union

Rene Hills

Real Estate One

Trevor Mitchell

Pella Windows & Doors

Get Involved!

2022 Committee Chairs

CODES & LEGISLATIVE

Steve Eveleigh

Northwest Carpentry

Caleb Norris

Norris Design Productions

MEMEBERSHIP

Robin Whipple

Bay View Flooring

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Dan Paulson

Daniel S. Paulson, Builder