Happy New Year from HBAG!
The 2014 Legislative Session begins next Monday, January 13th.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The date for the 2014 Spring Board Meeting at Brasstown Valley Resort has been changed to
April 28-30, 2014.
NAHB Chief Economist Looks Back at 2013 & Makes 2014 Predictions
Click here to watch the video of Chief Economist David Crowe giving a recap of how well housing did in 2013 and what we should expect in 2014.
Be sure to check out the updated HBAG website! There is now a search bar to help you locate just what you are looking for.
www.hbag.org
NOTICE-
NEW ELECTION FOR A TRUSTEE TO SERVE ON THE GEORGIA HEALTHPLAN TRUST
HBAG Seeking Candidate for Georgia Healthplan Trust Trustee
On January 28, 2014 at the Winter Board Meeting, HBAG Board of Directors will elect a representative to serve a three year term to the Georgia Health Plan Trust Board of Trustees.
If you are interested, please send your letter of intent to Kelly Lass, Executive Vice President for the Home Builders Association of Georgia. If you would like more information please call Kelly Lass at 404-763-2453 or klass@hbag.org.
The Winter Board of Directors meeting and annual meeting of the membership are scheduled for January 28, 2014 at the Depot in Downtown Atlanta.
2013-2014 HBAG Leadership
Vice President
Ted Noe
Vice President/Treasurer
/Secretary
Neal Davis
Immediate Past President
Jason Dickens
Associate Vice President
Amanda Roland
GEOC President
Wendy Myers
Area Associate Directors
Area VIII-
Tara Mincey
HBAG Member Rebate Program
No one likes to leave money on the table. So, what would you think if you could get a rebate for your loyalty to many of the nation's leading product suppliers? Well, now you can! HBAG's Member Rebate Program increases your bottom line. For the minimal effort of informing us about the home construction products you use and when you close on a home or project, you'll be putting money back in your pocket. Both Builder and Remodeler companies, no matter how large or small, qualify for the program, and you are not required to use products from every manufacturer. For more information and to register click here.
Registration is now open for the 2014 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas, Nevada February 4-6, 2014! A block of rooms has been reserved at Caesars Palace for Georgia Delegation to make reservations beginning September 3, 2013.
Visit www.buildersshow.com to register, reserve a room, and for more information regarding IBS 2014.
We hope to see you in Vegas!
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Home Builders Association of Georgia
3015 Camp Creek Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30344 Phone: (404) 763-2453 Fax: (404) 559-1531
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Register for the 2014 Winter Board Meeting & Builder's Rally Day at the Capitol
"BUILDING A BETTER GEORGIA"
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Please join us for the 2014 Winter Board Meeting on January 28, 2014. HBAG will be holding a Builder's Rally at the Capitol prior to a BBQ lunch and the Board of Directors Meeting. The theme of the day is
"Building A Better Georgia".
All HBA members and local executive officers are invited and encouraged to attend this one-day event for the opportunity to meet with the Georgia legislators and discuss the legislative session, as well as, ways to assist their community's planning, designing and funding for local housing.
This is the perfect opportunity for talking with local legislators and learning the issues important to them that might affect home building. In return, legislators are able to learn from individuals in the building industry.
Legislative lunch registration is $25 per person.
9:00 - 10:30 Front of Capitol for Legislative Briefing & Guest Speakers
10:30 - 12:00 Move up to House & Senate Chambers
12:00 - 1:30 Lunch in room 216
2:00 - 3:30 Board of Directors Meeting- Blue Room at the Depot
To register and for more information click here or call the HBAG office at 404-763-2453.
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Lewis Cenker Scholarship Applications
2014 Lewis Cenker Award 
Applications for the 2014/2015 Lewis Cenker Scholarships are now being accepted! Deadline for applications is March 3, 2014. Click here or call the HBAG office at 404-763-2453 for more information regarding the Scholarship and for copies of the contribution forms and scholarship application form.
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REMINDER- NEW BUILDING CODES WENT INTO EFFECT JANUARY 1, 2014
New editions of the construction codes, including the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) with Georgia State Amendments became effective January 1, 2014 for all houses and other structures permitted after that date.
All of these codes have Georgia amendments which are posted on the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) website here.
Note: The requirements for the Energy Code did not change. Georgia remains under the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with Georgia amendments.
HBAG has been very involved in the adoption process of these code editions over the past 2 years, with representatives on most the review task forces and with the State Codes Advisory Committee and DCA Board.
New code books may be purchased from the International Code Council (ICC) at www.iccsafe.org, or from NAHB at www.buildersbook.com. Local HBA's may also have the code books available for purchase. Colleges and technical schools that teach construction or engineering usually have these code books available in their bookstores.
To request additional information on Georgia's construction codes, training programs for local code enforcement officials, or technical assistance, contact:
Georgia Department of Community Affairs
Codes and Industrialized Buildings Section
Telephone: 404-679-3118
Email: codes@dca.ga.gov
Website: www.dca.ga.gov
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NEW NPDES PERMIT ISSUED
The new NPDES General Permit Nos. GAR100001 (Stand Alone), GAR100002 (Infrastructure) and GAR100003 (Common Development) have been issued by the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) Director effective September 24, 2013. The Common Development Permit is the one used by residential construction. The Permit is effective for 5 years.
The Permits authorize storm water discharges to the waters of the State of Georgia from construction activities and are part of the Federal Clean Water Act Permit.
Coverage may be obtained by submitting the applicable Notice of Intent (NOI) - Version 2013. The form is available on EPD's website upon issuance of the permits. Facilities or sites with an existing storm water discharge associated with construction activity were required to submit a "re-issuance" NOI- Version 2013 no later than 90 days after the effective date of the new permits or December 24, 2013. Failure to submit an NOI by that date can result in severe penalties. Contact EPD immediately if your permit needs to be reissued to minimize any penalties.
A residential Common Development frequently has a Primary Permittee (owner/operator or developer) and Secondary Permittee(s) (builders of individual lots). There is also a third category, "Tertiary Permittee", which means either the Owner or Operator of a remaining lot(s) within a common development (as defined in this permit) conducting a construction activity where the primary permittee and all secondary Permittees have submitted a Notice of Termination or where a Primary Permittee no longer exists.
There are some new Tertiary Permittee requirements for smaller parcels (5 acres or less) that should provide financial and paperwork reduction for these projects. HBAG Past President, Rick Porter and HBAG Consultant for Regulatory Affairs, Bettie Sleeth, served on the NPDES Stakeholders Task Force. They were very instrumental in getting this positive change added to the Permit. Contact Bettie Sleeth, bsleeth@hbag.org or 678-468-9900 for details.
The final permits, fact sheet, addendum fact sheet, NOI's and response to public comments have been posted on the EPD website at www.gaepd.org/npdes. If additional information is required, please contact Jan Sammons with the NonPoint Source Program at (404) 675-6240.
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Happy New Year from ALL
A Liveable Lifestyle Home
A Home For All Seasons
HBAG is very pleased with the launch of the new
ALL program.
ALL stands for:
A Liveable Lifestyle Home
ALL is a voluntary certification program with design features built into a new home or within a remodeled home that promote a liveable and accessible lifestyle. It is a home for all people - young or old, and of all abilities. Especially during this time of year, HBAG is excited about full participation in activities by family members and visitors.
ALL is a state-wide program. It works for builders and consumers in all price points and home types.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Bettie Sleeth at bsleeth@hbag.org. Greater Atlanta HBA member and ALL founding partner, Betsy Sheppard, betsy@gilbertsheppard.com has created the website and marketing materials. Bettie Sleeth and Betsy Sheppard are available to make presentations on the ALL Home Program to your local association or other groups.
Be sure to like the ALL - A Liveable Lifestyle Home Program Facebook page by clicking here!
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NAHB DUES INCREASE
This is a reminder that the NAHB dues increase of $16 per member took effect January 1, 2014. The new rate is $166 for members with renewal dates of January 1, 2014 and for new members submitted in January and forward.
Renewing members cannot avoid the increase by paying early, but new members submitted prior to December 31, 2013 can join for the current NAHB dues amount of $150.
Please see this document for more information. You may call NAHB at 202-266-8243 or HBAG with any questions.
Membership dues to HBAG have no scheduled increase and remain at $100 per member.
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For Member Anniversary Dates:
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The annual NAHB dues amount is:
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Before January 1, 2014
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$150
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January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
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$166
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HBAG ELECTION GUIDELINES
HBAG has a vacancy for the Vice President Secretary position for the Home Builders Association of Georgia. It is the duty of the nominating committee to qualify candidates seeking this position. The nominating committee shall oversee the election and may set such rules as it deems necessary to have an orderly election and fulfill the requirements of the bylaws.
In accordance with the HBAG bylaws, a candidate for office must make known to the nominating committee, in writing, his or her intentions to seek that office, by a specified time. Below is a list of offices and the required written notice period.
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Notice Period
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Vice President/Secretary
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30 days prior to the annual meeting of the membership
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Letters of intent should be mailed to Jason Dickens, chairman, Nominating Committee, Home Builders Association of Georgia, 3015 Camp Creek Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30344. Deadline is December 28, 2013.
The Winter Board of Directors meeting and annual meeting of the membership are scheduled for January 28, 2014. Meeting dates are tentative and subject to change. Dates and times will be finalized by the secretary of the association, 30 days prior to the meetings.
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