SAVE THE DATE!
2014 Fall Board Meeting
Hyatt Regency
Savannah, GA
September 10 & 11
$200 members/$100 guests
To register and for more information click here.
2015 Legislative Rally Day at the Capitol
Atlanta, GA
February 3, 2015
2015 Best of 50+ Housing Awards - Entry Deadline September 15
The NAHB's 2015 Best of 50+ Housing Awards are now accepting entries and it is easier than ever to apply online! Enter and win a national award for developing, building, or marketing for the 50+ market.
The best of 50+ Housing Awards are viewed by the industry and media as a showcase for innovation, emerging trends, and quality housing for the mature demographic.
Apply here TODAY!
NAHB Communication Initiative Program
The NAHB Envoy program is a communication initiative that enlists members like you - NAHB leaders - to help educate all federation members about key issues and the value of NAHB membership. This will help educate all federation members about the wide range of benefits you have as a part of your three-level NAHB membership (local, state, and national) and about the value that NAHB membership brings to your day-to-day business operations.
NAHB will provide Envoys with news and information they can use to communicate with fellow members. We want to make sure members know how to take advantage of the benefits of membership and all the resources available to them.
Learn more or register at www.nahb.org/envoys.
Be sure to check out the latest edition of the Georgia Builder on the Georgia Builder website here
HBAG's magazine has added a digital component. Hard copies will still be distributed.
The 2014 Resource Guide is online!
The HBAG membership directory is now available on the HBAG website. Click here to view the 2014 Resource Guide.
2013-2014
HBAG Leadership
Vice President
Ted Noe
Neal Davis
Vice President/Secretary
Lamar Smith
Immediate Past President
Jason Dickens
Associate Vice President
Amanda Roland
GEOC President
Wendy Myers
Area Associate Directors
Area I (Greater Atlanta)-
Heather Bounds
Area II (Bartow, Dalton, Fannin, Gilmer, Gordon, Paulding, Rome, Westside)-
Corey Minshew
Area III (Barrow, North GA, Jackson County, Northeast, Georgia Mountain)-
Sammy Baker
Area IV (Columbus, Midwest, West)-
Lonnie Williams
Area V (Athens, Augusta, Lake Oconee, Madison-Morgan, Newton County)-
Judy Malcom
Area VI (Middle Georgia)-
Joel Beasley
Area VII (Albany, South GA)-
Vicky Biles
Area VIII (Golden Isles, Savannah, Statesboro)-
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.
The deadline to file your Q2'14 rebate claim is less than 3 weeks away! The 2nd quarter consists of any completed homes or remodeling projects from January - June. (April - June if you claimed in Q1'14) The deadline to submit is August 22nd. Be sure to take advantage of this free member benefit! The claim form can be found here.
Quick Links
Online Advertising
Read NAHB's Eye on Housing
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Become a Sponsor of HBAG
Home Builders Association of Georgia
3015 Camp Creek Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30344 Phone: (404) 763-2453 Fax: (404) 559-1531
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2014 Fall Board Meeting
2014 Fall Board Highlights
Hyatt Regency- Savannah, Georgia
September 10 & 11
$200 members/$100 guests
- Special guest appearance, Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle. Click here to read a short bio on Lt. Governor Cagle.
- Membership Drive "kick-off" football themed luncheon. Wear your favorite team apparel and come ready for fun! Sponsored by SCANA Energy
- A special presentation on the ALL Home Program, "A Liveable Lifestyle Home"
- The fun and popular Welcome Reception sponsored by Georgia Power
- Annual Wine Tasting benefitting Build-PAC
- Annual Awards and Installation Dinner sponsored by Atlanta Gas Light and Builders Insurance Group
To register and for more information click here.
Click here for a tentative agenda.
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Fall Membership Contest 
The Home Builders Association of Georgia is joining in the fun with NAHB on the Fall Membership Contest. Below are some of the details.
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Membership contest Kick-Off is September 10th at the HBAG Fall Board Meeting and is football themed! Be sure to wear your favorite team apparel! The state has been divided into 2 teams and will be explained at the kick-off.
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Contest will run September and October - there will be winners for September and winners for October
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Contest will be based on base numbers on the NAHB report as of July 31, 2014
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The association with the Highest Percentage Increase will win $500.00 for September and October
(Clarification - we will tally number at the end of September for the September winners)
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The association with the Highest Numerical Increase will win $500.00 for September and October
(Clarification - we will tally number at the end of October for the October winners)
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The member who recruits the most new members will win a three night hotel stay at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas!
You have the opportunity to win on two levels - NAHB and HBAG! You must register here with NAHB if you plan to participate.
To enter the HBAG contest you must email klass@hbag.org and indicate that you want to join the Fall Membership Challenge. In addition, if you set a goal on a number you wish to recruit and you meet or exceed that number you will have the opportunity to win more prizes. Goal must be a legitimate number.
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NAHB International Builders' Show
The 2015 IBS in Las Vegas, NV
Beginning September 2, 2014 HBAG members will be able to register for the 2015 IBS (January 20-22) and reserve a hotel room in the selected HBAG hotel block. Visit www.buildershow.com for more information regarding the show and to register. Georgia delegation will be staying at Caesars Palace with a rate of $190 per night*. The deadline to reserve rooms is Monday, November 19.
*Note this change in price. Caesars previously provided inaccurate pricing information. The rate will be $190 Sunday through Saturday.
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Happy Associate Appreciation Month!
"September is Associate Appreciation Month"
When I decided several
years ago to run for NAHB 3rd vice chairman I did so knowing that I would leave my state association with the full knowledge that we had a great leadership team and loyal volunteers in place. I knew that both builder and associate members would work together to keep Delaware's home building industry on the right path. I also realized that our builders, as sharp and passionate as any I had been engaged with in the past, were only as productive as volunteer leaders as they could be with the help of our associate members. Associates have been, and continue to be, valued partners for our associations back home. As my national volunteer leadership grew, I had the chance to meet associates from around the country and realized that Delaware, while near and very dear to my heart, has great associates, who are equally matched in other states, which is a compliment as Delaware has "rock stars" in the associate ranks.
The loyalty our associates demonstrated during our worst economic event in home building history was amazing. They stayed the course and helped our builder members, the ones who could give time, keep our associations alive. I applaud the associates from all corners of our Federation.
September is Associate Appreciation Month and I would like to take this opportunity and thank you, Associates. Thank you for your efforts, thank you for your commitment and thank you for your passion. I thank you, as a builder for helping me. As NAHB Chairman of the Board I would like all builder members of NAHB to take the time, get to know your associates. Please invite associates to bid your projects. It is a great way of saying "thank you" but more importantly it is a great way of saying "builders and associates; the bond cannot be broken."
September may be Associate Appreciation Month but it truly is a year long, every year way of life for me. Hope hope it is for all of you as well.
Click here to learn more about Kevin Kelley
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Emergency Amendment to IRC
Dwayne Garriss, State Fire Marshal, presented SCAC members at the meeting on July 24, 2014 with an emergency amendment to the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) pertaining to elevators in one and two
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family dwellings and the clearance between the hoistway and elevator doors, reducing the gap from five inches to a maximum three inch gap. Fire Marshal had met with HBAG EVP, Kelly Lass and HBAG Vice-President, Neal Davis and Regulatory Affairs Consultant, Bettie Sleeth to develop a cost-effective solution to prevent accidental deaths and injuries to children. Mr. Garriss also discussed the advisory letter sent to homeowners with elevators already installed and the memo sent to elevator companies informing them of the up-coming changes to the code. Tim Williams, HBAG Past President and the home building industry representative, made a motion to adopt the emergency amendment in the interest of child safety to the 2012 edition of the International Residential Code (IRC) by adding a new section R321.1.1. Motion Carried Unanimously.  | | State Fire Marshal Dewayne Garriss, Kelly Lass, Curtis Jenkins, Tim Williams, Reporter Dana Fowl in front of the new door at SCAC |
The issues with the current code requirements were brought to the Fire Marshal's attention as a result of a story of serious injuries to a child in Forsyth County by Investigator Reporter, Dana Fowle of FOX-5 News. For copies of the amendment for new construction or the advisory letter for existing elevators, contact Bettie Sleeth at bsleeth@hbag.org.
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ALL Presentation at the HBAG Fall Board Meeting
Everything You Want to Know About the ALL Program
Questions about the A Liveable Lifestyle Home Program? Come to a special in-depth presentation at the HBAG Fall Board Meeting in Savannah on Sept 10 at 1 PM (during Regulatory Affairs). Chairman Jim Chapman and other ALL builders will be there to present the details of the program and answer questions. You will see the ALL features and how they have been incorporated into a number of homes in the program. We will also be launching our new dedicated ALL - A Liveable Lifestyle Home website!
ALL is a voluntary certification program presenting 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. ALL is a State-wide program. It works for builders and consumers in all price points and home types.
Watch the video below to learn more about the details of the ALL Home Program!
For more information regarding the ALL H ome Program, please contact Bettie Sleeth at bsleeth@hbag.org or Kailey Murphy at kmurphy@hbag.org. Be sure to like the ALL - A Liveable Lifestyle Home Program Facebook page by clicking here!
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