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HBAG News - December 2015
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Building a Better Georgia
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2016 EDITION OF MANUAL FOR EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL - Approved by the Erosion and Sediment Control Overview Council
From The Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission
The 2016 Edition of the Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control was amended and approved by the Erosion and Sediment Control Overview Council on November 19th, 2015. The approved Manual can be found here, along with more information. There will be upcoming meetings for the general public to learn about and ask questions about the 2016 Edition of the Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control. These meetings are tentatively being scheduled for the following locations: Athens, Atlanta, Calhoun, Statesboro, and Tifton.
The 2016 Edition includes a new process, found in Appendix A-2, in which new BMP's can be submitted to the GSWCC for inclusion on the Equivalent Best Management Practice List. This list is currently compiled from BMP's which have been previously approved by GSWCC and the GADOT prior to January 1st, 2016.
The 2016 Edition of the Manual and the Equivalent Best Management Practice List will become effective on January 1, 2016. Additional information and guidance regarding the transition to the 2016 Edition of the Manual will be announced at a later date.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2016 HBAG MEMBER RALLY- February 16
Please save the date and be sure to join us for the 2016 Winter Board Meeting and Member Rally Day on February 16, 2016. HBAG will be holding a rally at the Capitol prior to lunch and the Board of Directors Meeting.
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.
Updates and registration information will be sent out closer to the date. We look forward to seeing you in February!
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISIONER KNOWLES SELECTS STATE CODES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
DCA Commissioner Camila Knowles has selected the State Codes Advisory Committee (SCAC) for the next term. The State Codes Advisory Committee plays a major role in the development and review of the State Construction Codes. The committee is made up of 21 members who are experts in the various codes and who are chosen to represent the diverse interests of citizens, builders, codes enforcement officials, designers, and other groups.Tim Williams, HBAG Past President and National Representative, was reappointed to the State Codes Advisory Committee. HBAG appreciates Tim's valuable leadership in the codes arena.
The Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs, the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner and the Commissioner of the Department of Human Resources, or their designees, are ex officio members of the Advisory Committee. The remaining members are appointed by the Commissioner. The SCAC advises the DCA Board on the adoption of any new Code Editions and/or Amendments. The current term for a member is a four-year appointment, from January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2019. Commissioner Knowles met with representatives of Atlanta Gas Light (AGL) Resources, Inc., the Building Officials Association of Georgia (BOAG), and the Home Builders Association of Georgia. Read More
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SAVE THE DATE for The Builder Remodeler Expo - March 8 & 9, 2016
HBAG will be participating in The Builder Remodeler Expo in Atlanta at the Cobb Galleria March 7-9, 2016. The Builder Remodeler Expo (BRExpo) is the east coast's meeting place for the building and remodeling industry. BRExpo will bring together builders, designers, remodelers, and others who sell and service the residential building industry. BRExpo gives you endless opportunities; from sourcing new products and services to networking and education.
There will be an additional BRExpo conference on March 7th at the Cobb Galleria. This five track program offers top notch sessions for the builder, remodeler, designer, the kitchen & bath specialist and includes a business track for your front office and social media team members. Check out the full conference schedule here. Register for the full day, one individual track, or if your time is more limited, individual sessions. The conference Keynote Luncheon is a MUST ATTEND event! Click here for more details.
HBAG Members are invited to attend on March 8th and/or 9th for free with a Two-Day Expo Exhibit Floor Pass ($100 savings). To receive your free pass, visit prereg.net/2016/bre/ and use the promotional code HBAG2016 when prompted. THIS CODE HAS BEEN EXTENDED for HBAG members until December 31, 2015!
Be sure to mark your calendar and join HBAG at this ideal meeting place for the Southeast's building and remodeling community!
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UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
HBAG Winter Board Meeting & Rally at the Capitol - Atlanta, GA
February 16, 2016
The Builder/Remodeler Expo at the Cobb Galleria - Atlanta, GA March 8 & 9, 2016 Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA) SkillsUSA CareerExpo at the Georgia International Convention Center- Atlanta, GA March 17 & 18, 2016
HBAG Spring Board Meeting at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort - Braselton, GA
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2016 LEWIS CENKER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 1, 2016
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The Applications for the 2016/2017 Lewis Cenker Scholarships are now being accepted. Deadline for applications is March 1, 2016. The Lewis Cenker Scholarship Fund is a non-profit organization created in 1977 by HBAG to honor the late Lewis B. Cenker - an outstanding Georgian and a national industry leader. Scholarships are awarded to qualified students seeking a career directly related to the home building industry.
It is not too late to make your tax deductible contribution to the fund. 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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NAHB INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS' SHOW IN LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 19-21
It is not too late to register for the 2016 IBS (January 19-21). Visit www.buildersshow.com for more information regarding the show and to register. Georgia delegation will be staying at Caesars Palace.
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