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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 has scheduled a full local courseload for completion of the CGB, CGR, CGA, CGP, and CAPS designations. These classes are guaranteed not to be cancelled, and they will allow for completion of all coursework for these designations, in Springfield, by the end of 2012. For more information on this program, browse or download the education catalog below. To sign up for classes use our online registration form. 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!
Working with Lead Paint: An Update on EPA Regs
Join NAHB leaders and EPA staff for a brief update on the Lead Paint: Renovation, Repair and Painting regulation and how remodelers and other contractors are meeting compliance requirements. Register today and get the tools and information you need so your clients understand their rights and responsibilities and you can get your projects done. The webinar is designed to provide the tools …
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Dec. 14: Get Latest Information on EPA Lead Paint Rule Enforcement and Compliance
NAHB Remodelers is hosting a free-to-members webinar that will provide the latest Environmental Protection Agency enforcement and compliance information for remodelers and other contractors doing work in homes built before 1978. “Working With Lead Paint: An Update on EPA Regs,” part of NAHB’s Webinar Wednesday series, will be held from 2:00-3:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Dec. 14. NAHB and EPA …
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Is it Time to Support Local Licensing?
Getting builder member input regarding that question will be the focus of an upcoming HBA Builder/Remodeler Breakfast on Friday, December 2 at 7:30 am at The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell in Springfield. As the HBA Government Affairs committee has worked to strengthen consistent enforcement of Missouri’s existing workers’ compensation coverage law related to construction, one potential strategy that has …
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OSHA releases educational videos for construction industry
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on Nov. 14 released twelve short videos about potential construction hazards in an effort to reduce injuries, illnesses and deaths in the industry. OSHA’s complete overview and web index of the videos can be found by clicking here. For the convenience of HBA of Greater Springfield members, all twelve safety videos also are …
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Helpful Advice on Obtaining More Accurate Appraisals
This week’s special edition of Nation’s Building News focused solely on the continuing problems that builders are having in obtaining accurate appraisal values for newly built homes, and contained some valuable advice for our members: Don’t hold back on providing relevant information to appraisers. It also pointed to a free member resource that NAHB has developed to help builders communicate with appraisers …
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International Builders Show Shaping up to be Great Event
Pre-registration for the show is up nearly 25% from where it was this time last year and exhibitors are coming back strong. Excitement is building (pun intended) as preparations continue for the largest and most important annual light construction exposition in the world this coming February 8-11 in Orlando, Fla. With pre-registration running nearly 25% ahead of the same time last year and exhibit space …
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International Builders Show 2012: Register in September for FREE!
IBS Time is now! Registration is now open for the building industry’s biggest event. Make plans today to join your colleagues for four days of non-stop business and networking February 8-11 in Orlando. With more than 50,000 attendees, 1,000 suppliers and nearly 200 education sessions, you’ll get a year’s worth of value in just 96 hours. Register in September and receive the best …
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Review of MO Construction Laws in Joplin Friday
Missouri’s Right to Repair Law. Fire Sprinkler “Mandatory Option.” Mechanic’s Lien Law Changes. Updated Laws (within the last month) related to remodeling contractors. The requirements to do business as a contractor in Missouri are varied and frequently changing. This Friday’s seminar in Joplin will help you be prepared to do business as a contractor in Missouri: Share and Enjoy:
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Webinar: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection ($45 Fee Waived for Members)
Webinar: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection HBA Members: Free Non-Members: $44.95 Register Now! A Sept. 13th webinar will provide NAHB members and home builders associations with important information on dealing with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s recent stepped-up enforcement actions and increased penalties. While in past years commercial contractors were subject to the most inspections, residential builders are …
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OSHA to Begin Enforcing New Fall Protection Guidelines Sept. 16
The 90-day phase-in period giving residential construction companies additional time to come into compliance with OSHA’s new “Compliance Guidance for Residential Construction” directive (STD 03-11-002) on fall protection ends on Sept. 15. Builders must take whatever steps are needed to be in compliance with OSHA’s Subpart M-Fall Protection beginning on Sept. 16. Employers are being required to provide conventional fall …
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