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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!
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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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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NAHB Seeking Member Info on OSHA Fall Protection Inspections
As we have reported previously, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has now implemented a three-month phase-in period for its new fall protection guidelines (read more here). During this period, which ends Sept. 15, NAHB continues to work expeditiously with OSHA to achieve greater flexibility in the requirements and expand compliance training to as many of our members as possible. We will also be working with …
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Safety Update – New OSHA Ruling Clarifies Key Residential Safety Regulations
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) applauds the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) decision to withdraw the interim fall protection guidelines for residential construction that were issued in 1995 and revert to the previous guidelines. “Job site safety is the number one priority for builders,” said NAHB Chairman Bob Jones, a home builder from Bloomfield Hills, Mich. “This …
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OSHA 10 Hour Class Offered at Safety Council
The Safety Council of the Ozarks is offering a 10 Hour OSHA Construction Outreach class on the 16th-17th of December. The cost is $99.00 for SCO members, (add $36 for non-members.) To register online, click here or call the Safety Council at 417-869-2121. The 10-hour Construction Industry Outreach Program Training Program is intended to provide entry level construction workers general …
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Industry Educational Offerings From OTC
In addition to offering the Building Performance Institute (BPI) Building Analyst Certification, Ozarks Community Technical College is now offering a number of courses which qualify for continuing education credits. Over the next several months, OTC will be offering the following courses. For registration information call 417-447-8888 or contact cwd@otc.edu for additional details. BPI Building Analyst Certification Dates: January 3 – …
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Don’t Miss These Upcoming Educational Programs
The HBA is hosting several important educational opportunities in the coming weeks, with several related to green building. Learning to Use the Online Green Building Scoring Tool for Verification: This “hands-on”, one-day course will take place on Thursday, September 30 at the HBA office from 8 am to 4 pm. Special Guest presenter is Rick Kaufmann, CGB and verifier from …
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Are You Prepared to Start Handing Out the NEW Renovate Right Brochure?
The EPA has issued a new version of the “Renovate Right” pamphlet that must be distributed by those performing and being compensated for work which falls under the new RRP lead safety rules. This pamphlet reflects changes in the rule which are effective in July including the removal of the “homeowner opt-out” provision. You can download the new pamphlet by …
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HBA Receives Springfield Safe Community Award
On May 28, the HBA was honored with a Springfield Safe Community and Injury Prevention Award for its efforts to provide EPA required Lead Safety Certification training to members and area contractors when there were no local EPA-accredited instructors available. These awards recognize individuals, groups, organizations, schools and businesses that promote and carry out valuable community safety and injury prevention …
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