On Monday, October 10^th, ProBuild will host the annual meeting of the association.  Because of this extremely popular venue, it is crucial that HBA members register themselves and their guests.  Potential new members are cordially invited. To register: www.hbagta.com.  

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We're looking for real winners - those willing to invest in their business, their community and the HBA.  On October 10^th, we kick off our annual Membership Drive at ProBuild.  New members who join that week will be awarded incentives from fellow HBA members whose value exceeds $1500. 

Team captains are needed.  Whether you're a quiet sideline coach, cheerleader or vocal announcer, we could use your expertise.  Every member who recruits a new member during the drive will be awarded a $25 gift certificate that may be exchanged for HBA events such as the golf outing, educational seminars or even membership!  The top team will receive some special prizes and a drawing will be held where one lucky recruiter will win a charter fishing trip for six.

If you are interested in participating, please contact the HBA office or email kathy@hbagta.com or Bill Packer, Membership Chair at pbinc@charter.net.

Two valuable seminars are being hosted in the next few weeks at the HBA office.  The facilitator is Dave Humenick, MIOSHA CET.  For more information:  www.hbagta.com or click here for a registration form. 
 

Asbestos & Lead Awareness- September 29^th:  Construction trades routinely renovate and demolish buildings that were built prior to 1981.  These construction activities often result in contact with asbestos-containing materials.  General industry employers are also subject to asbestos rules and regulations.  Asbestos Awareness Training is required annually for employees whose work activities may contact asbestos-containing materials (ACM) or presumed asbestos-containing materials (PACM), but do not disturb ACM or PACM during their work activities.  Lead is found in both industry and construction, and poses a threat to all who come into contact with it.  This combined training consists of information regarding asbestos and lead and their various forms and uses.  Training also includes information on the health effects associated with asbestos and/or lead exposure.  Attendees will receive their two-hour, Class IV Asbestos Awareness certification card.
 

Health Standards in Construction- October 18^th:  This course will help educate and make the construction manager/worker aware of some typical occupational health rules, hazards and potential health effects that are associated with the construction trades Industry.  Topics include basic Industrial Hygiene, hazard communication, lead, silica, cadmium, carbon monoxide, asbestos, noise and respiratory protection.  Students will be able to recognize potential problems with exposures and how to protect themselves with the use of engineering controls and personal protective equipment.  This is a great opportunity to ask MIOSHA questions about your work environment.

ASBESTOS EXPOSURE IN CONSTRUCTION

MIOSHA FACT SHEET

Asbestos refers to a group of naturally occurring minerals that can separate into microscopic needlelike fibers. The most common forms are Chrysotile, Amosite, and Crocidolite. When released into the atmosphere, the size and shape of the fibers permits them to remain airborne for long periods of time and thus contaminate the environment.
 

If inhaled, the fibers can cause three specific asbestos-related diseases: Asbestosis (a fibrous scarring of the lungs), Lung Cancer, and Mesothelioma (a cancer of the lining of the chest or abdominal cavity). These diseases do not develop immediately after inhalation of asbestos fibers and typically have a latency period ranging from 15 to 40 years.
 

Asbestos has been used in more than 3,000 different products over the last 100 years primarily because of its chemical and fire resistant properties. Common products in buildings that contain asbestos include pipe insulation, asphalt, vinyl flooring materials, ceiling tile, spray-on fire proofing, boiler wrap insulation, wall/ceiling decorative plasters, fire doors, and old electrical wire insulation.

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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) officially opened online registration on September 1^st for the 2012 NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS), the largest annual light construction tradeshow in the world. Considered the premiere building industry event, the 2012 show, to be held in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 8-11, features impressive deals for both members and non-members who register before the end of September.

This year, NAHB introduces several new offers and incentives for attendees including: 
 

·         Free Exhibit Pass for NAHB Members- Register by Sept. 30 

·         First-time Member Attendee Registration - Reduced 

·         One- and Two-day Education Passes 

·         Free Spouse Registration 
 

Attendees can choose from nearly 200 education sessions offered on multiple topics, including building trends, sales and marketing techniques, green building, housing finance issues and the economic outlook. 
 

Among the many draws of IBS is The New American Home^® (TNAH) 2012, a one-of-a-kind green show home that is being built in a nearby neighborhood and will be open for attendees to tour throughout the IBS. The state-of-the-art home incorporates builders' best practices in energy efficiency, indoor-air quality, safety, convenience and aesthetics.
 

The NAHB International Builders' Show is not open to the general public. Building industry professionals and their affiliates throughout the housing trades are welcome to register by visiting the show's website at www.BuildersShow.com.

CHECK THE HBAGTA WEBSITE BEFORE YOU MAKE A PURCHASE to take advantage of the Member Discounts that are available to you!  We now boast 17 participants that are offering discounts to our members and it's never too late to get involved!

If you would like to offer a free or discounted service or product to your HBA colleagues, please complete the application you received in the mail or print another one here. You may mail it or fax it to the HBA office. There is no charge for this opportunity. 

To take advantage of these discounts simply show your current HBAGTA Membership Card to the provider at the time of purchase.