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NAHB to Reveal New Voter Poll; Preview Outlook for Housing in 2012
On Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 2:00 p.m., the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will reveal the results of a new national poll of 1,500 likely voters looking at the value Americans place on homeownership, while discussing what lies ahead for housing in 2012, both economically and politically. The poll was conducted by Neil Newhouse, partner and co-founder of Public …
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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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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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Remodeling Expo Video Highlights & Testimonials: It’s a HIT in 2011!
The verdict is in: The 2011 HBA Home Remodeling Expo closed for the year just moments ago and it was an enormous hit with vendors and their customers! Attendance for the three-day show was more than 3,500 people. Perhaps more importantly to vendors, those in attendance were booking appointments – and many were planning major remodel or new construction projects …
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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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Greening Midwest Communities Conference Coming in October – Register Now!
The second annual Greening Midwest Communities Conference will be held on October 18-19 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, Jefferson City, Missouri. Collaborate and learn with building, development, and storm water professionals from across the Midwest. This 2-day conference brings together members of industry, municipalities, and agencies working in many aspects of community development and energy-efficient “green” home …
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Two Scholarship-Eligible Designation Courses Offered Locally THIS WEEK!
The Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield represents the highest professional standard in the residential construction and remodeling industries. Through the HBA and and HBA Professional Designations Presenting Sponsor Herrman Lumber, 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 …
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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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