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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!
Regulatory Watch: Full enforcement of fall protection directive again on hold
For the fourth time, OSHA has delayed full enforcement of its residential construction fall protection directive, giving employers until Dec. 15 to comply before imposing harsher penalties. The directive requires employers to follow fall protection rules on …
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REGULATORY WATCH: OSHA Steps Up Enforcement of New Fall Protection Rules
The Southeast regional offices of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced this month it will increase enforcement efforts aimed at reducing an upward trend in construction-related fall fatalities. The agency’s regional …
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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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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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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 …
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Free Webinar to Provide Updates on Lead Paint Regs
An important webinar that’s free to all members of the HBA of Greater Springfield on Wednesday, Dec. 14, will focus on the latest EPA enforcement and compliance information for remodelers and other contractors who work in homes built prior to …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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