The North Carolina Home Builders Educational & Charitable Foundation, Inc. awards scholarships based on a combination of need and merit to four year college students entering their junior or senior year and technical school students entering their second year who have declared their major in a construction related field.
To be eligible a student must meet the following criteria:
1. Applicants must be nominated by a NCHBA member firm.
2. Nominees shall be immediate family members - related by blood, (ie. children, step-children or grandchildren).
3. Students related by marriage, (ie. son-in-law, daughter-in-law, etc.) shall not be eligible.
4. Immediate family members of any current trustee of the NCHB Educational & Charitable Foundation, Inc. shall not be eligible.
5. Awards are for one year, but scholarship winners may submit a renewal application and be considered for renewal if they make satisfactory progress in their studies.
6. Only full-time students will be considered. NCHBA defines a full-time student as one taking a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
The Third Annual Green Home Tour is a joint project of the Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties and the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County.
Following on the success of our first two green home tours, the aim is to make the event even bigger and better in 2008. With more than twice as many entries as last year, the Third Annual Green Home Tour on May 3 and 4 should be a fantastic event. Join us on the tour, and you'll see that green homes can fit a broad spectrum of aesthetic tastes and retain their curb appeal while still being more energy efficient, healthier, and environmentally responsible.
All of the homes in the event have been entered in the green-building certification program that's run by the Green Home Builders of the Triangle. Click here for more information on the program.
For more information on the tour click here or call the HBA-DOC at (919) 493-8899 or HBA-RW at (919) 233-2033.
Join us for an overland membership journey in search of tomorrow's leaders. Grab your khakis, bush jackets and pith helmets - we're going on The Big Hunt.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 is National Membership Day.
NEW PARTICIPATION PRIZE STRUCTURE THIS YEAR: Participating recruiters will receive prizes for recruiting one, two or three+ new members in May. Why? So every member can participate and be recognized for it. Maybe they can't get three new members, and maybe they can't get two... but everyone can get ONE! Please click here for more information.
The NCHBA Legislative Conference and 2nd Quarter Board and Committee meetings will be held at the North Raleigh Hilton in Raleigh, NC on June 3-4, 2008. The Legislative Reception will be held at the North Carolina Museum of History in downtown Raleigh.
Please complete the registration form and return it to NCHBA (click here to download form). DEADLINE FOR ROOM RESERVATIONS IS MAY 12, 2008. You will not be eligible for the discounted group rate after this date. No exceptions!
DIRECTIONS
Hilton North Raleigh
3415 Wake Forest Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
From the West: Take EXIT 10 off I-440 (Wake Forest Road) and turn left. The North Raleigh Hilton will be on your left.
From the East: Take EXIT 10 off I-440 (Wake Forest Road) and turn right. The North Raleigh Hilton will be on your left.
For hotel reservations call 1-800-HILTONS ((800) 445-8667).
Home Builders Association of Charlotte has launched CharlotteBetweenTheLines.com to serve as single source of vital news and perspective for homebuyers. The new Web site offers consumers a powerful tool for learning the truth about Charlotte's new home market and making informed decisions about real estate. Visitors to CharlotteBetweenTheLines.com will find the latest news, facts and expert analysis of Charlotte's housing market from local economic, real estate and home financing experts.
The Home Builders Association of Charlotte (HBAC) created the Web site to help consumers navigate the myriad of real estate and economic reports on national, regional and local conditions. Realtors are encouraged to direct clients to the site for pertinent information about the Charlotte market.
"It is easy to lose sight of the relative strength of Charlotte's new home market with all the attention the national real estate market is receiving," said Mark Baldwin, executive vice president, HBAC. "Our purpose with CharlotteBetweenTheLines.com is to give consumers a single source for vital perspectives on purchasing a new home. We encourage anyone considering a new home, and those who work with homebuyers, to visit the site often to learn the truth about Charlotte."
re you ready to Soar Above the Rest in your business in 2008? Then it's time to register for the 2008 21st Century Building Expo & Conference. The three-day conference and two-day exposition will be held September 10-12 at the Charlotte Convention Center.
Online registration is now open. Simply visit the 21CBEC Web site (http://www.21buildingexpo.com/attendees.cfm) and follow a few easy steps to become fully registered for the show. While you're there, take a look around to see how you can build your experience at the show into an Ultimate Adventure. Check out the extraordinary list of exhibitors, the extensive variety of continuing education courses and the spectacular array of door prizes.
Seize the moment! Register today and prepare to Soar Above the Rest.
The STARS Awards Gala is an opportunity to recognize association members who have made significant contributions to the association, the home building industry and the community. The recipients of these prestigious awards will be honored during "An Evening of Patriotic Proportions" on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at the Westin Hotel in Uptown Charlotte, NC during the 21st Century Building Expo & Conference.
Nominate a Builder or Associate member who you believe is deserving of one of these esteemed awards. For more information, please contact Kathryn Atkinson at (800) 662-7129 or email
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The time has come to submit your nomination for the 2008 NCHBA Construction Trades Teacher of the Year. The award is designed to help HBAs interact with their local school systems and to recognize outstanding educators. Nominations may be submitted on behalf of an instructor in the secondary school system by a local HBA, vocational director or local principal. The process is as follows:
1. Nominations should be returned to the NCHBA by the deadline.
2. Local HBAs should distribute nomination packages in their area.
3. Local HBAs can set their own deadlines to receive nomination packages. If an HBA has more than one nominee, they should select their local winner. Locals are encouraged to recognize their local winner and nominees (examples - meeting invite, plaque, tool donation, etc.).
4. Final selection of the state winner will be made by the NCHBA Vocational Education Committee. **Nominations are due by May 23, 2008.**
5. Nominees are encouraged to submit pictures of examples of their work.
Anytime you take a Builders University class at your local HBA, you can earn North Carolina Builder Institute (NCBI) credit, too. Credit applies toward AA and AB designations.
Builders Mutual Insurance Company's risk management experts bring the latest safety solutions and risk management programs to you through Builders University classes. You may even qualify for a Builders Mutual insurance discount by attending and becoming Fall Protection Certified. View the Builders University schedule, and reserve your spot. Seating is limited, so register today!
The Lake Norman HBA University now offers the NCBI Accreditation Program, as part of the their program of classes! No longer will you have to drive to Raleigh for your NCBI designation courses. Classes are being held at Mitchell Community College in Mooresville, NC, on a monthly basis. The cost for HBA members is $180 per 8 hours and $95 per 4 hours. Upon completion, builders receive this prestigious designation not only with NCBI, but also with the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.
Haywood County HBA will be offering a variety of North Carolina Builder Institute (NCBI) courses throughout spring 2008.This provides a great opportunity for members in the western part of the state to earn credit toward their NCBI designation without having to drive a long distance.Courses being offered:
May 7 - BM203 Borrowing Bucks for Builders (8 hours)
Instructor - Jim Bowman
Courses will be held at Fat Buddy's Restaurant in the
WaynesvillePlaza
behind the Coldwell Banker RE office on
Russ Avenue
. For more information and to register, contact the Haywood County HBA office at (828) 454-0221.All courses must be paid for in advance.
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Following on the success of our first two green home tours, the aim is to make the event even bigger and better in 2008. With more than twice as many entries as last year, the Third Annual Green Home Tour on May 3 and 4 should be a fantastic event. Join us on the tour, and you'll see that green homes can fit a broad spectrum of aesthetic tastes and retain their curb appeal while still being more energy efficient, healthier, and environmentally responsible. 
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