Lead Paint Certification Class
MYTH: EPA is not enforcing this ruling FACT: Yes, the EPA is enforcing the ruling. The HBA is hosting a Lead Paint Certification Class Tuesday, February 7th. 7:30am-6:30pm. Deadline to sign up is this Friday, February 3rd. The EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP) which affects renovations in pre 1978 homes went into effect on April 22, 2010 an update was made to the ruling and went into effect on October 1, 2011. Who needs this training? Anyone working for compensation in pre-1978 housing whose activities include disturbing painted surfaces is subject to the rule, including but not limited to carpenters, HVAC workers, insulation installers, electricians, and plumbers. Visit http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm for complete details on the rule. Click Here to Register or contact Anita at 252.7533 or anita@hbabillings.net |
COT Scholarship Sponsors needed
Four COT Student Built House Students are interested in attending the Lead Paint Certification Class. If you are interested in donating a registration fee or a partial fee, please contact Denise Smith at 252.7533 or denise@hbabillings.net |
February 28th - March 1st
MBIA Education and Business Development Conference
Education Conference, with classes for people involved with all aspects of building trades. Two days of training on marketing and designing products for baby boomers and the emerging growth market. One full day of classes on obtaining business financing, QuickBooks, new design trends, harnessing the power of social networking, creating unique branding opportunities and developing brand loyalty with your customers. Additional classes will focus on liability in the building trades and marketing energy savings. Click Here For More information |
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2012 Parade of Homes
Builder Informational Meeting
Wednesday, February 8th 4:30pm Red Door
- Come find out more about this year's parade.
- Builder Agreements will be made available and are due to the HBA Office by April 2nd.
- If you have never entered a home, you can also get your questions answered at this meeting
2012 Parade of Homes Dates
September 14-16 & 21-23
Contact the HBA if you are interested or are considering an entry into the 2012 Parade of Homes |
HBA Forward
Thursday, February 2nd, 4:00pm
Stockman Bank, King Ave
Guest Speaker: Wyeth Friday, City/County Planning.
Topic: The building process from raw land to a finished home.
Are you a younger member of the HBA? Would you love the opportunity to network with your peers? Than this is the group for you...
HBA Forward meets on the first Thursday of the month at 4:00pm. During the winter, Forward provides learning opportunities on the ins and outs of home construction. During the summer, HBA participates in community events. This group also hosts the HBA Sporting Clay Tournament in September.
Call the HBA for more information or to RSVP for Thursday's event.
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Storm Water Protection and Prevention Plan
(SWPPP Training)
Provided by MCA
Storm Water Management During
Construction: Developing and
Implementing Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plans (SWPPPs)
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If you or your company have new and exciting information that they would like to get out to your fellow HBA members, consider sponsoring the HBA E.Blast. This form of communication can provide an important tool to provide information in a time sensitive method.