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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!
Builders Circle Blog: Thirty-Nine and Still Counting!
Jack Bennie, the famous comic from years ago, always claimed to be 39 years old. Year after year he remained 39. I like the idea of not aging, but some things need to grow in number. We just received the official certification for the HBA-led Habitat for Humanity house in Builders’ Circle Subdivision from the National Association of Home Builders …
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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 in the next few months to a year. Most jurisdictions will be transitioning from the 2006 IRC to the 2012 IRC. And, even …
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Senator Blunt Co-Sponsors Legislation to Fix Broken Lead Paint Rule
As the chairman of the HBA’s legislative advocacy committee, I was pleased to see a bill introduced this week in the U.S. Senate to improve the lead paint rule for home owners and remodelers who must comply with the costly work practices and record keeping requirements of the rule. The Lead Exposure Reduction Amendments Act of 2012 (S. 2148) was …
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EPA RRP – Lead Safety Course
This course was developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to train renovation, repair and painting contractors how to work safely in housing with lead-based paint and complies with the EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, and HUD’s Lead Safe Housing Rule. It also meets the …
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Builders Circle Blog: Football, Golf and HERS Ratings
The HERS energy rating on a house is more like golf than football. Football is loud, rough, and high score wins. Golf is quiet, skillful, and low score wins, with the typical championship golf courses having par values of 72. The official HERS rating for the HBA’s Habitat house is in…and the final ENERGY STAR Rating is 70. That is …
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Master Certified Green Professional Courses Offered in STL in March
The Green Building Council of the Home Builders Association of Greater St. Louis and Eastern Missouri has scheduled courses for those who wish to obtain their Master Certified Green Professional designation through the National Association of Home Builders University of Housing. The Master CGP designation is the advanced track for professionals who already hold the Certified Green Professional designation. The …
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NAHB – Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS II)
The maturing of the U.S. Baby Boomer population is a huge opportunity for remodelers. As this consumer group expands, more and more are interested in remodeling their home to fit their new lifestyle and abilities. This Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) course will help you understand the guidelines and requirements of accessibility, the importance of doing an assessment with input from …
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NAHB – Marketing & Communication Strategies for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS I)
Millions of Americans are living longer and more active lives. And with their changing lifestyles, maturing Americans are also looking to revitalize their home environments. Identifying these opportunities and developing the skills to interact with 50+ customers can help you grow your business dramatically. Learn best practices in communicating and interacting with this exciting and evolving population, and take advantage …
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NAHB – BAR/PREP Exams
Builder Assessment Review (BAR) This comprehensive course assessment will measure your expertise in five key areas of the building industry: Building Technology Business and Finance Project Management Sales and Marketing Safety Your results will show you the areas where your knowledge is strongest, where it is weakest, and will determine the courses required for you to obtain your CGB. Designations: …
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Protect Your Home Investment: Designations Make A Difference!
Quality workmanship, knowledge and experience matter, especially when you will be investing a significant amount of money with a home builder or remodeler as you build a new home or update your current one to fit your lifestyle. Choosing a building professional with a designation can help ensure you are hiring a builder or remodeler who is committed to their craft …
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