Tuesday Toolbox - February 2, 2021
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
International Builders Show
Comes to Us!

Dear HBA Members,

If you are like me, you probably face the annual temptation to check out the International Builders Show in Vegas or Orlando. I think about how nice it would be to enjoy a week in a sunny spot, seeing some of the coolest and most innovative ideas in homebuilding. 
 
Then I think about how much I already have on my plate and how expensive it will be to fly there and stay there. So I usually decide not to attend. But this year, NAHB is bringing IBS to us! The live show was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but NAHB has put together a great program for all of us to enjoy virtually. So, that saves two big chunks of money for you or your company. The Expo is free to attend; if you want to add any of the more than 100 educational sessions, you can do that for a registration fee of $249.
 
IBS features 300 exhibitors, including a seamless integration with the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) exhibits. Get a free sneak peek at IBS here.

Best Regards,
Mike Tucker
HBAGTA President
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
2020 Virtual Parade of Homes!
Just in case you missed it or want to revisit it, the 2020 Virtual HBA Parade of Homes is back for a limited time!

Tour the exquisite homes featured in September's Virtual Parade of Homes. Hurry! The Parade Winter Edition ends March 31st!

Enjoy!
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Is EXPO a Smart Choice This Year?
April 17 & 18, 2021

YES! With a new date and new exhibit hall floor plan, this year's Expo promises to be better than ever! The Expo is scheduled for that sweet spot when Traverse City will be reopening and starting to bloom with newly-freed residents and visitors. Between good Spring weather and everyone’s thirst to get out of their house.

Reserve your booth today! Be one of the 100+ exhibitors showcasing their companies and highlighting their services and products!

Contact Najwa, 231-946-2305 or Najwa@hbagta.com, with any questions.
UPCOMING VIRTUAL CLASSES
Upcoming Online VIRTUAL Classes
Something for Everyone!
Now is the time for you and your team to take advantage of the awesome virtual classes being offered by the HBA!

All classes are LIVE ONLINE VIRTUAL classes!
Interact with your instructor and fellow class participants
NAHB
Estimating & Scheduling
Feb. 3rd
9am-4pm
Networking
for Results
Feb. 18th
9am-10:30am
NAHB
Business Accounting
& Job Costing
Feb. 22nd
9am-4pm
NAHB
Risk Management
& Insurance
Feb. 25th
9am-4pm
NAHB
CAPS I
Marketing & Communicating
March 10th
9am-4pm
NAHB
CAPS II
Design Concepts For Livable Homes
March 11th
9am-4pm
NAHB
CAPS III
Details & Solutions For Livable Homes
March 12th
9am-4pm
MIOSHA
Excavations:
The Grave Danger
March 18th
9am-4pm
Visit our Education Webpage for a complete listing of our upcoming classes!
Contact Debbie with any questions or to register, 231-946-2305.
Get Ready for a Whole New Experience
The Industry Together - Online!
The IBSx Virtual Experience (IBSx) is your opportunity to access the best of the in-person NAHB International Builders’ Show®, online and at your convenience, whether you’re at home, at work or on-the-go. Join us for an interactive business-building event where you’ll be able to discover new products and technology, tap into the industry’s latest trends and find the solutions you need to wow your customers.
2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
Published After Multiple Appeals
Following a three-year development process, the 2021 ICC family of model building codes has been published. Numerous changes to the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) are of particular interest to home builders this year.

The development of the 2021 IECC was marked by controversy, culminating in multiple appeals by NAHB and others. Two of NAHB’s appeals were upheld by the ICC Board.

In the end, several problematic code changes Read More
Calling All Builders & Remodelers!
Parade Dates - Sept. 16-19, 2021
This year's Parade will be bigger & better than ever! Homes will be featured virtually and in-person! You heard right - we are moving full speed ahead and will have 2 Parades in one!

Builders and remodelers, now is the perfect time to showcase your talent and beautiful homes.

Contact Naj, 231-946-2305 or najwa@hbagta.com and let her know you are interested in more information about participating in the the 2021 Parade of Homes!
Latest COVID Order
Went Into Effect Yesterday
Following the most recent announcement about the plan to reopen indoor dining, MDHHS has released its next epidemic order, which continues the department’s fact-based approach to reopening activities, and went into effect on Monday, Feb. 1.

The order will allow for indoor dining at restaurants with certain requirements; concessions at casinos, movie theaters and stadiums; personal services requiring mask removal; and non-residential gatherings of up to 10 people from two households. The new order will last three weeks, until Sunday, Feb. 21. Learn more at http://bit.ly/3sR7esH.
MEMBER SAVINGS
HBA Michigan
BRAIN TEASER/RIDDLE OF THE DAY!
Who Is Working On Your Behalf?
2021 HBAGTA Board of Directors
PRESIDENT                         
Mike Tucker
Kingsley Lumber
 
TREASURER
Caleb Norris
Norris Design Productions

DIRECTORS

Jennifer Bard
Platinum Construction
& Design TC, LLC

Jeff Black
Rembrandt Construction Inc

Julie Bravender
Lake Michigan Credit Union
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
Brian Terhune
Brian Terhune, LLC

SECRETARY
Marcy Hurst
MAC Custom Homes



Colin Bushong
CMB Construction

Dan Goodchild
Northwestern Michigan College

Jim Harmeson
Paul Maurer General Contracting
 
Brian Maurer
Paul Maurer General Contracting
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
 Vacant


PAST PRESIDENT
Dean Adams
Bay Area Contracting, Inc.



Trevor Mitchell
Pella Windows & Doors by Horne
 
Daniel Paulson
Daniel Paulson Builders

Robin Whipple
Bay View Flooring
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