Building Business NEWS
Volume Volume 17 18 •• NO.7 NO.11
al June is Natiorsnhip e Homeown ! Month See pages 7
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The Official Newspaper of The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City
Your Business Wins When the HBA Grows
Membership Reminds Us of Benefits During the month of May, a number of new members were recruited to the HBA and current members were reminded of the benefits of belonging to the association. This is an important business investment that provides your business and career with a wealth of information and opportunities in homebuilding. In fact, during the month of June, HBA members receive a 25 percent discount on Home Show-Fall Edition exhibitor space! Take advantage of the range of services from educational classes and governmental affairs support to unique marketing and social opportunities. “I’ve been an a member of the HBA since 2002, and have actively participated in the association on committees, councils and the board since 2005,” said Fred Delibero, Summit Custom Homes and HBA Board President. “Our company membership is invaluable in providing the opportunity to network with peers, keep up to date on industry trends, keep abreast of changing codes, and learn
Earlier this year, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) changed the name of its research center from the NAHB Research Center to Home Innovation Research Labs. Home Innovation Research Labs staff believes the name change will enhance the value of its brand and certification mark, reflect its independence from
Members Get Legal Advice on Immigration and OSHA Compliance
Mark Mather, Mather Development, Phil Yancey, HBA Membership Mamager, and Tommy Angotti, Factory Direct Appliance, discuss membership activities.
about new building practices. In addition, I rest easy knowing that the HBA is going to bat for builders everywhere on local and statewide political issues affecting builders and their suppliers, and the National Association of Home Builders is doing that too at the national level. Our membership fees are, without a doubt, the best money we spend all year.”
Here is a listing of the benefits and activities afforded to you as a member. Educational Opportunities: Seminars are designed to provide members with information and knowledge to succeed in the home-building industry. The HBA offers educational courses toward many professional designations from Continued on page 10 the National
NAHB Rebrands Its Research Center and Green Building Standard
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NAHB and be more easily understood by consumers. In addition, the NAHB green building standard is now called the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS). The 2012 NGBS, the only standard approved by the American
National Standards Institute, became available in February 2013. The rebranding effort was based on the results of extensive research conducted with the help of marketing communications and brand consulting firms that showed that consumers were much more favorable to the new name. According to one Continued on page 16
Attorney Jeff Rosen with Polsinelli answers questions about OSHA.
Attorneys from the Polsinelli Law Firm spoke at an event at the HBA in May highlighting the latest trends in immigration and OSHA laws and how to handle a visit from an enforcement agency. Jeffrey Bell, an attorney with more than 20 years of experience in immigration law, spoke about the new I-9 form that every employer must use for any new employees hired after May 7, 2013. Bell stressed the importance of training human resources staff to accurately complete the I-9 form and conducting internal audits to verify that I-9 forms were accurately completed for every employee. Continued on page 12
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