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The Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield represents the highest professional standard in the residential construction and remodeling industries. Through the HBA, industry professionals can earn a variety of National Association of Home Builders Professional Designations. Thanks to generous scholarship support from the HBA Charitable Foundation, and the support of HBA Professional Designations partner Herrman Lumber, the HBA of Greater Springfield scheduled a full local courseload for completion of the CGB, CGR, CGA, CGP, and CAPS designations in 2012. If you would like to take a designation course in 2013 please contact Kay at 417.881.3711. Other selected courses or specialties also are available that have direct and immediate positive impact for members and their customers. Whatever your approach, raising the education bar gives HBA members an edge on their competition and gives the ability to satisfy customers like never before!
Missouri’s Mechanic’s Lien Law Affects You – FREE Seminar
Join attorneys Michael Bridges and Jason Smith for this informative presentation March 13 at 3:00 in The Library Center – 4653 S Campbell Ave. Sponsored by ACME BRICK CO and HERRMAN LUMBER CO. FREE to HBA Members. …
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How Will the Window Fall Protection Code Change Affect You?
Learn all about the window fall protection code change on Tuesday, November 27th at Meek’s Design Center. Learn who is affected by the code change and what the code change actually means. This is your opportunity to …
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Springfield Issues New Administrative Rulings on Residential Code
Chris Straw, City of Springfield Building Development Services Director, has issued several new administrative rulings related to the International Residential Code. Straw recently shared these rulings with the HBA and they have been reviewed by the Regulatory …
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Worker Misclassification – The Stakes Are High
NOTE: This article is part two of a two-part series on the subject of worker misclassification. To read part one of the two-part series, click here. Last week, we reviewed information from a recent NAHB presentation with …
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Government Intensifying Efforts to Combat Worker Misclassification
Determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor may be a difficult test of federal and state laws. Recently, the Department of Labor, the Internal Revenue Service and certain state agencies have stepped up …
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HBA Housing & Construction Conference May 23 – Last Chance to RSVP!
The HBA of Greater Springfield will host its third annual Ozarks Regional Housing and Construction Conference on Wednesday, May 23 at the Hilton Garden Inn in south Springfield. The 2012 conference builds on the success of the …
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“Spring Work Comp, I9, and E-Verify Seminar”
Connell Insurance Presents “Spring Work Comp, I9, and E-Verify Seminar” Friday, April 27, 2012 8:30am – 12:30pm (Arrive at 7:45am for continental breakfast and registration) Featuring: Randall Gammill, Connell Insurance Partner and Certified Work Comp Advisor, with “Work …
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What You Need to Know About the International Green Construction Code
Now that the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) has been introduced by the International Code Council, home builders and developers are wondering whether green mandates are in their future – especially since the IgCC comes with a menu of …
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MO Work Comp Division Runs “5 Myths” Video Featuring Springfield HBA’s CEO
The Missouri Department of Labor & Industrial Relations Division of Workers Compensation last week released a new video entitled “5 Myths of Work Comp.” The video features interview segments with HBA of Greater Springfield CEO Matt Morrow, …
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SMCO Training Highlights Major Changes from the 2006 to 2012 Codes
For more than 6 months, the HBA of Greater Springfield Regulatory Advocacy Committee has worked closely with area code officials to review and discuss amendments to the 2012 International Residential Code as area jurisdictions work toward adoption …
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