The 21st Century Building Expo & Conference (21CBEC) is giving builders the chance to become green this September by offering the new NAHB Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation courses.
The two-day Green Building for the Building Professional course will be presented on Wednesday, September 10 and Thursday, September 11 and will be followed on Friday, September 12 by the Business Management for Building Professionals course.
These courses will provide builders with the opportunity to learn strategies for incorporating green building principles into homes without driving up the cost of construction from nationally recognized speaker and vice president of GreenHaus Builders, Michael Strong, CGR.
Green building is not just a trend in the home building industry – it is a practice that is here to stay. Register for the 21CBEC today and designate yourself as a Certified Green Professional!
The 21CBEC is the largest networking event in the Southeast for home building professionals. Featuring over 400 exhibits and more than 50 continuing education seminars, the event has become one of the fastest growing tradeshows in the region. For more information, visit www.21buildingexpo.com or call (800) 662-7129.
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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If you're looking for regularly updated materials that can help you boost consumer confidence in the housing market, combat negative media reports and better understand the true state of our industry, be sure to visit www.nahb.org/mythbuster. Here you'll find regionally specific talking points, free print advertisements for your use, helpful economic data and more.
If you haven't visited the Myth Buster section of the NAHB Web site yet - or recently - please make it a priority to do so, and let your fellow members know that these important resources are there for them. See also our Buy Now promotional toolkit that's packed with resources to help our HBAs and members address negative headlines and convince consumers that now is a good time to buy a home.
The National Associates BUILD-PAC drive kicked-off April 1 and will run through June 30, 2008. Serving as NC State Chairman, Rick Shields has set a goal of $12,000 for this drive. All Associate, Affiliate and Builder members are being asked to contribute to the National BUILD-PAC at this critical time when housing is the major issue affecting our economy.
The NAHB BUILD-PAC speaks loud and clear for the housing industry on the National Congressional level. We all need to support the NAHB BUILD-PAC as the influence comes down from the top - from the US House and Senate. Much has been accomplished by the pressure initiated by NAHB, but more is needed and your National PAC carries a "big stick." It is up to YOU to step up to the plate to make a contribution to the housing industry.
For a contribution of $100 (Century Club) or more, you will be recognized as a National Club Member. Stand-up and be recognized by your peers. All contributions must be personal and can be made on your personal credit card. It's your business at risk, don't let it down. Don't delay, contribute today!
Your completed enrollment form can be faxed to NAHB BUILD-PAC at (866) 314-4602 or mailed to NAHB BUILD-PAC at 1201 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005.
The North Carolina One Call Center Inc. is changing the formula that is used to determine the start time of a ticket when someone calls in a request for underground lines to be located and marked. Effective July 1, 2008 the “clock” start time for a ticket will begin at 12:01 a.m. the next business day after the locate request is made. As an example, a locate request that is made on Monday, July 14, 2008 at 10:45 a.m., the start time for calculating the 48 hour advance notice will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2008. In this example, the locate and marking would be completed by 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2008.
The North Carolina One-Call Center is a non-profit organization funded by our members, that takes excavation information from contractors, utilities and homeowners, anyone engaged in excavation activities, and transmits this information to our members. The member utility owner or their representatives will mark the location of the underground facilities within 48 hours of your call, free of charge. The members range from utilities to universities, from municipalities to home owner associations. Each caller is informed of the members that will be notified. The excavator needs to call directly, any utility owner or their representative that is not a member to physically mark the utility lines.
NCHBA extends its congratulations to Matt Sherrill, winner of the 2008 N.C. SkillsUSA Carpentry Contest. Sherrill, 16, competed against 77 other carpentry students from across North Carolina to win the state title and will compete in the national competition in Kansas City, Mo. later this month.
Sherrill is a junior at N.F. Woods Advanced Technology Center in Mooresville, N.C. He is currently in his second year in the carpentry class under the instruction of Tommy Chester. Along with his carpentry class, Sherrill is involved in building a Habitat for Humanity House that will be dedicated on June 8 in Mooresville. When not studying or volunteering, Sherrill can be found working for his family's company, Innovate Cabinet Co. Other interests include baseball and girls.
Please join us in wishing both Sherrill and Chester the best of luck at the National SkillsUSA Carpentry Competition.
Are there individuals and organizations in your community that are making a difference for affordable housing? Perhaps you work or volunteer with an organization that has improved the quality of life in your community because of the housing opportunities it's provided.
The NC Association of Realtors Housing Opportunity Foundation would like to honor those who are making the biggest impact on affordable housing in North Carolina through the 2008 Homes4NC Affordable Housing Achievement Awards.
The awards program was established in 2005 to honor and learn from those whose hard work and innovation is leading the way to solving our most pressing housing challenges. The Homes4NC Affordable Housing Achievement Awards will help educate REALTORS and give the public about the critical need for affordable housing in our communities. They will also give well-deserved recognition to those programs and organizations leading the way.
The nomination deadline is June 27. You can visit www.Homes4NC.org for more information and click here for a nomination form.
The Lake Norman Home Builders Association invites you to brave the white water rapids of the New River with them this summer. On Saturday June 28 Appalachian Wildwaters will take the LNHBA down the New River Gorge for a great family adventure. The trip will include all your meals plus a full day of rafting down a guided 15 mile tour of the New River Gorge. Once the day is complete the group will meet back at Appalachian Wildwater grounds for swimming, food, drinks and a video of your group rafting down the river! Don’t miss this great adventure!
The deadline for registration is June 20. Click here for more information and to download a registration form.
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 HBA of Winston-Salem is offering two opportunities in June and July for members to continue their professional development and help members meet the continuing education requirements necessary for builder members to keep their HBAWS membership in good standing.
JULY 10
Morning session: Take-Off to Higher Profits
Afternoon session: What Does It Really Cost? NCBI Accreditation Courses
Presenter: Greg Isenhour
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.
Home Builders Address Communication, Safety Issues Cited In New CDC Study Of Hispanic Worker Deaths
A special training tool developed by the Home Builders Institute and Retention Education Inc., and sponsored by Lowe’s Corp., can considerably improve worksite safety among Hispanic workers, and effectively addresses many of the concerns highlighted in a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
The CDC study, released in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report on June 5th, indicated that Hispanic workers experience higher fatality rates than others on the jobsite, with construction sites representing a particular area of concern as the number of Hispanic workers in this occupation increases. Noting that the susceptibility to miscommunication caused by language differences is a key factor in this disturbing trend, the study recommends that specific efforts should be made to address that concern. click here to read the entire story
Builders Offer Congress Recommendations On Making Affordable Housing Green The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today testified before Congress on ways to improve sustainability and energy efficiency in housing while simultaneously supporting housing affordability.
Jerry Howard, NAHB executive vice president and CEO, spoke at a House Financial Services Committee hearing on H.R. 6078, the Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhood Act of 2008, also known as the GREEN Act. click here to read the entire story
New Book Helps Home Builders Understand Baby Boomer Buyers
In less than three years, half of all home buyers will be at least 50 years old. A new book recently released by BuilderBooks, the publishing arm for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), examines what this growing market of home buyers aged 45 and up—now nearing 70 million people—means for builders.
In Right House, Right Place, Right Time: Community and Lifestyle Preferences of the 45+ Housing Market, author Margaret Wylde analyzes new, original research on 6,328 heads of U.S. households that are part of this market segment. She also draws on other studies her company, ProMatura Group LLC, has conducted over the past two decades on home preferences and purchase decisions, sharing her insight into the unique boomer market. click here to read the entire story
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The 21st Century Building Expo & Conference (21CBEC) is giving builders the chance to become green this September by offering the new NAHB 
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 
NCHBA extends its congratulations to Matt Sherrill, winner of the 2008 N.C. SkillsUSA Carpentry Contest. Sherrill, 16, competed against 77 other carpentry students from across North Carolina to win the state title and will compete in the national competition in Kansas City, Mo. later this month. 
