March 30, 2010
MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
April Membership Luncheon
Luncheon Speaker: “A Bright Future for Dixie State!”
Sponsors:
Recently merged with Fetzer’s Architectural Woodworking, Accent Surfaces is the largest countertop fabrication facility in Utah. Providing exclusive countertop services for national companies, leading builders and small home improvement businesses for over 25 years. Accent Surfaces strives to deliver every job with an exceptional customer experience.
“INNOVATIVE COUNTERTOP SOLUTIONS”
Things are hopping at Dixie State College…from the inauguration of Dixie’s 17th President, Dr. Stephen D. Nadauld; the addition of three new degrees in January – including their 13th baccalaureate degree and two more pending announcement this week; the legislature funding of $35 million to accommodate the construction of Dixie’s new Jeffrey R. Holland Centennial Commons Building (HCC); or the phenomenal growth Dixie has enjoyed the last two years… there are a variety of reasons to be optimistic at Dixie State College.
As a community we benefit from a strong secondary education source. It benefits the community through learning, bringing the opportunity for the arts and athletics and the economic impact a four-year model can bring to the businesses currently residing in Washington County – and those that are looking to move here.
President Nadauld will be our April luncheon speaker on Tuesday, April 6th at the Gardner Center’s Ballroom at Dixie State College. The luncheon buffet line opens at 11:45 am. Each Member Business receives one complimentary lunch. Any additional lunches are $13. Bring your business cards for a fun networking activity and mingle with your peers in the building industry.
Sponsors:
Recently merged with Fetzer’s Architectural Woodworking, Accent Surfaces is the largest countertop fabrication facility in Utah. Providing exclusive countertop services for national companies, leading builders and small home improvement businesses for over 25 years. Accent Surfaces strives to deliver every job with an exceptional customer experience.
“INNOVATIVE COUNTERTOP SOLUTIONS”
SUHBA ANNOUNCEMENTS
SUHBA Member Orientation
SUHBA Member Orientation will be sponsored and held at the Holiday Inn Express, at 2450 N. Town Center Drive in Washington, on Thursday, April 29, 2010 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. ALL members are encouraged to come and learn more about SUHBA. A light lunch will be served. To RSVP for this FREE event, please email toni@suhba.com or call the SUHBA office at 435-674-1400.
If you would like to donate promotional items from your company for the goodie bags, please contact Toni at 435-674-1400.
Builders may receive credit for the 2011 Parade Point criteria by having sponsored members attend.
If you would like to donate promotional items from your company for the goodie bags, please contact Toni at 435-674-1400.
Builders may receive credit for the 2011 Parade Point criteria by having sponsored members attend.
16 SUHBA Builders Have Received the Certified Green Professional Designation
Nationally, more than 5,000 home builders, remodelers, suppliers and product manufacturers have earned the Certified Green Professional (CGP) educational designation since it was introduced by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in 2008.
"From Seattle to Savannah – and everywhere in between – a home buyer is likely to find a CGP to help them make sensible decisions about resource efficiencies and environmental stewardship," said Bob Jones, chairman of NAHB.
The Southern Utah Home Builders Association will present another Certified Green Professional Class in September. For more information, contact Kathy Tolleson at SUHBA (435) 674-1400. Click here to see the list SUHBA Builders who have CGP designation. ...More
"From Seattle to Savannah – and everywhere in between – a home buyer is likely to find a CGP to help them make sensible decisions about resource efficiencies and environmental stewardship," said Bob Jones, chairman of NAHB.
The Southern Utah Home Builders Association will present another Certified Green Professional Class in September. For more information, contact Kathy Tolleson at SUHBA (435) 674-1400. Click here to see the list SUHBA Builders who have CGP designation. ...More
SUHBA Scholarship Golf Tournament
Save the date for the 2010 SUHBA Scholarship Golf Tournament on Friday, June 11, 2010. This year's tournament is going to be held at Sunbrook Golf Course. This is popular event and reservations go quickly (last year we sold-out!). Be on the lookout for your chance to sign up your team. For information on becoming a sponsor or golfing, please contact Shawna Applegate at 435-674-1400. SUHBA is Looking for a Few Outstanding People to Serve on our Golf Committee
We need some creative individualls....
Come and see what all the EXCITEMENT is about at the Scholarship Golf Committee meetings!! Scholarship Golf Committee Chair, Dave Kinzie (D & M Shutter and Blind) invites you to find out how to...
It is critical that you be available for the Scholarship Golf Tournament on Friday, June 11, 2010 at the Sunbrook Golf Course. The committee will meet twice a month at the SUHBA office until the event. The first meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 12:00 pm.
If you would like to join the Scholarship Golf Committee please send an email to Shawna@suhba.com.
Come and see what all the EXCITEMENT is about at the Scholarship Golf Committee meetings!! Scholarship Golf Committee Chair, Dave Kinzie (D & M Shutter and Blind) invites you to find out how to...
- Network with other members and make connections.
- Come up with new and exciting door prizes.
- Enjoy the beautiful outdoors at the Sunbrook Golf Course.
It is critical that you be available for the Scholarship Golf Tournament on Friday, June 11, 2010 at the Sunbrook Golf Course. The committee will meet twice a month at the SUHBA office until the event. The first meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 12:00 pm.
If you would like to join the Scholarship Golf Committee please send an email to Shawna@suhba.com.
SUHBA SCHOLARSHIPS
SUHBA is Now Accepting Applications for Scholarships
Preference is given to families and employees of SUHBA Members seeking further education in a field related to the building industry. The deadline for applying is April 15. Funds for these scholarships are made possible from proceeds received from the annual Golf Tournament and from the Parade of Homes Builders. Click here for an application.
EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
EPA Lead Paint Certification Course
Remodelers and builders who do renovation or remodeling projects in homes built before 1978 must soon comply with new lead paint safety requirements set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Any company doing work in these homes must be certified, follow specific work practices and keep detailed records.
The Lead EPA eight hour class covers topics such as tenant notification, conducting lead paint surveys, proper work practices, clean-up, record-keeping and on-the-job training. It is being held on Monday, April 12, 2010, from 8:00 am to 5:00pm, at DXATC (old location) at 46 S 1000 E, St. George. Click here to donwload a registraion form, or call Kathy Tolleson at 435-674-1400. ...More
The Lead EPA eight hour class covers topics such as tenant notification, conducting lead paint surveys, proper work practices, clean-up, record-keeping and on-the-job training. It is being held on Monday, April 12, 2010, from 8:00 am to 5:00pm, at DXATC (old location) at 46 S 1000 E, St. George. Click here to donwload a registraion form, or call Kathy Tolleson at 435-674-1400. ...More
Collecting the Money You Earn: Liens and Other Tools
In this economy you have to be good at your trade, but you also have to be good at business. Some contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers are still holding their own, learn their secrets. Are you good at your trade, but could improve your business practices? Stop working for FREE.
Learn how to collect the full amount you earn on every job, and position yourself to succeed in every economy. Learn this important survival information on Thursday, April 22, 2010, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, at the DXATC at 1071 E 100 S, Bldg C, St. George.
Click here to register, or by calling the SUHBA office at 435-674-1400. ...More
Learn how to collect the full amount you earn on every job, and position yourself to succeed in every economy. Learn this important survival information on Thursday, April 22, 2010, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, at the DXATC at 1071 E 100 S, Bldg C, St. George.
| Early Bird Pricing(before April 15th) | After April 15th Pricing | |
| SUHBA Members | $50.00 | $75.00 |
| Non-members | $75.00 | $100.00 |
Click here to register, or by calling the SUHBA office at 435-674-1400. ...More
Significant Changes to IRC 2009 & Green Construction Code
This class "Significant Changes to the International Residential Code 2009 Edition" will familiarize people in the building construction industry with many of the important changes in the 2009 IRC, and more importantly, understanding the reasons behind the changes. It is organized to talk about Administration, new definitions, building construction (shear walls, floors, roofs etc), electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas, the new energy requirements and swimming pool changes.
Time will also be devoted to the new Green Construction Code. This informative class is being held on Thursday, April 22, 2010, from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, at the DXATC at 1071 E 100 S, Bldg C, St. George.
SUHBA members may receive $25 Scholarship.
Click here to register, or call the SUHBA office at 435-674-1400.
Time will also be devoted to the new Green Construction Code. This informative class is being held on Thursday, April 22, 2010, from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, at the DXATC at 1071 E 100 S, Bldg C, St. George.
| Early Bird Pricing(before April 15th) | After April 15th Pricing |
| $75.00 | $100.00 |
Click here to register, or call the SUHBA office at 435-674-1400.
Welding Inspection Seminar
The American Welding Society (AWS) Utah Section - 59 will be holding a Welding Inspection Seminar - Welding Procedures, on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 5:30 pm. This is a two hour class and it will meet the requirement for professional development hours of AWS QC-1, section 16.5.2. Everyone is welcome to attend, this seminar is free for AWS members, the fee for non-members is $125. This is a technical seminar and it will be held at St. George Social Hall at 47 E 200 N, in St. George. Call Bill Komlos at 801-560-2353 or email bkoz@ArcTechllc.com to register or for more information.
PARADE OF HOMES
Last Chance to Pick Up Your Parade Signs Before They Go into Storage on April 1st
Click here to see if we have your interior and exterior signs that were collected from the 2010 Parade of Homes. Signs must be picked-up at SUHBA before Wednesday, March 31, 2010 or they will be placed in storage. If you do not pick up your sign, there will be a $10 per sign storage fee. Please call the SUHBA office at 674-1400 if you have any questions.
Last Day to Accrue Points & Submit Builde Intent is April 29th
The 2010 Parade Builder surveys received reported 100% satisfaction with the attendance of the Parade of Homes. Here's what a few of the builders said:
The 2011 Parade Point cutoff date is Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 5:00 pm. Click here to see the 2011 Parade of Homes Builder Participation Point Criteria. Please send an email to shawna@suhba.com if you would like your 2011 Parade Builder point standing.
Click here to download a 2011 Parade Builder Intent to Participate & Acknowledgment/Agreement form.
This was the best parade we've had because of the quality of the traffic. Many more shoppers!
This is such a great way to get your name out. I just don't understand why anyone would not want to be in it.
The 2010 Parade of Homes had 24,300 attendees! By being a Parade Builder, your company is promoted to the people walking through your home and also in the Parade Magazine, on local radio stations, and in the Spectrum newspaper. Reach thousands of people who are interested in building, remodeling, home design, and decorating by becoming a 2011 Parade Builder. This is such a great way to get your name out. I just don't understand why anyone would not want to be in it.
The 2011 Parade Point cutoff date is Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 5:00 pm. Click here to see the 2011 Parade of Homes Builder Participation Point Criteria. Please send an email to shawna@suhba.com if you would like your 2011 Parade Builder point standing.
Click here to download a 2011 Parade Builder Intent to Participate & Acknowledgment/Agreement form.
NATIONAL BUILDING NEWS
Tax Credit Expiring Soon
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) wants potential home buyers to be aware that they still have the opportunity to take advantage of the $8,000 first-time home buyer or $6,500 repeat buyer tax credits, as long as they act quickly—the credits expire on April 30, 2010.
“It’s not too late to take advantage of the home buyer tax credit,” said NAHB Chairman Bob Jones. “There are plenty of existing homes on the market, and even though the move-in ready newly constructed homes inventory has dwindled, builders may still be able finish a home in time.” ...More
“It’s not too late to take advantage of the home buyer tax credit,” said NAHB Chairman Bob Jones. “There are plenty of existing homes on the market, and even though the move-in ready newly constructed homes inventory has dwindled, builders may still be able finish a home in time.” ...More
The Economy Shows Slow Improvement
NAHB
Although the long anticipated turnaround in employment has yet to occur, some slight improvement on this front is providing hope that job gains may only be a month or two away. Nonfarm payroll employment fell 36,000 in February at a seasonally adjusted annual rate. Though greater than the loss of 26,000 jobs in January, given the extremely bad weather over much of the nation that month, the “true” job losses might not have been quite as large. ...More
Although the long anticipated turnaround in employment has yet to occur, some slight improvement on this front is providing hope that job gains may only be a month or two away. Nonfarm payroll employment fell 36,000 in February at a seasonally adjusted annual rate. Though greater than the loss of 26,000 jobs in January, given the extremely bad weather over much of the nation that month, the “true” job losses might not have been quite as large. ...More
NAHB Legislative Conference
Attending NAHB's 2010 Legislative Conference could be the best business decision that you make this year. It will be held in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, April 21st. Registration is now open! Click here for more information.
LOCAL/COMMUNITY NEWS
City of St. George Email List
The city of St. George building department is getting a lot of email returns from their email lists. If you would like to continue getting building updates from the city, please send an email to sonja.dodenbier@sgcity.org. They will delete you off of the list if they don't hear from you by the end of March.
SouthWest Federal Credit Union Receives National Marketing Award
SouthWest Federal has received a 2010 Diamond Award for marketing excellence from the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) in the Card Design category. Recognized for their new Teen Debit Card design, which debuted last fall, SouthWest Federal joins the ranks of other top credit unions with this national award. ...More
Realtors to Present “Follow Your Star” Fashion Show
The St. George Chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors (WCR) invites you to their annual fashion show and luncheon gala, “Follow Your Star”, benefiting Habitat for Humanity, and the scholarship fund for the local WCR chapter. This exclusive gala will be held at the SunRiver Ball Room on Saturday, April 24 at 11:30 A.M. ...More
Hinton Burdick Unveils New Debt Relief Program
“Getting out of debt just got a lot easier,” said Dean Burdick, tax partner of Hinton Burdick CPAs & Advisors, announcing the availability of a new debt management tool currently being offered at a substantial discount by the local accounting firm.
Money Desktop, a software program available through a link on Hinton Burdick’s website, www.hintonburdick.com, helps users determine where their money is going and provides easy-to-use, step-by-step instructions on how they can pay off debt and set aside more money for future needs. “This program provides the kind of help you’d get from an experienced financial manager but costs much less,” Burdick said, “especially if you take advantage of the discount offered through our website.” ...More
Money Desktop, a software program available through a link on Hinton Burdick’s website, www.hintonburdick.com, helps users determine where their money is going and provides easy-to-use, step-by-step instructions on how they can pay off debt and set aside more money for future needs. “This program provides the kind of help you’d get from an experienced financial manager but costs much less,” Burdick said, “especially if you take advantage of the discount offered through our website.” ...More
Reliance Lighting is Having an Open House
Reliance Lighting has moved to 1361 E Red Hills Parkway, St. George. Come and check out their new showroom and enter for drawings and prize giveaways. Their grand opening will be from April 5, 2010 through April 10, 2010. Hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and on Saturday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
GREEN BUILDING NEWS
NAHB Green Build Conference
Diverse Perspectives. Shared Progress. There are many different approaches to green building--in site design and development, in sourcing materials and in methods for energy and water efficiency. Throw in a client's geography and budget and everything can change. At the 2010 NAHB National Green Building Conference, we'll be taking a whole-house approach and emphasizing what you need to do from start to finish--whether you're remodeling a home or building from the ground up. You'll learn how to make the National Green Building Standard work for you.
May 16-18 (pre-conference courses May 13-15)
Raleigh, NC
EPA and DOE Announce New Steps to Strengthen Energy Star
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy recently outlined a series of steps to further strengthen the trusted ENERGY STAR® program. Click here to read more.
New Green Construction Code Unveiled
The International Code Council announced the release of Public Version 1.0 of the International Green Construction Code (IGCC) to regulate construction of new and existing commercial buildings. The IGCC aims to significantly reduce energy usage and greenhouse gasses. Click here to read more about the International Green Construction Code.
BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS
How to Work a Local Home Builders Association Meeting Effectively
Donna Weatherstone pulled into the parking lot of Fisher’s Restaurant and immediately started looking for a place to park close to a car or truck with a familiar logo on the side. This was Donna’s first HBA meeting as the new hired employee of Crown Concrete Supply Company.
When she arrived at the table in the entrance to the Cape Fear Room, she was greeted by Brenda Johnson, a volunteer with the local HBA, and received her badge. Donna placed it on the right side of her blouse and began to look for the familiar faces she knew were here, builders and associates matching the vehicles parked outside. ...More
When she arrived at the table in the entrance to the Cape Fear Room, she was greeted by Brenda Johnson, a volunteer with the local HBA, and received her badge. Donna placed it on the right side of her blouse and began to look for the familiar faces she knew were here, builders and associates matching the vehicles parked outside. ...More
Five Steps to Making Solid Staffing Decisions
NAHB
Now that you have cut your operations to survival levels, it is time to re-invent your business to ensure a rapid return to profitability — and to be better prepared for the next housing slump. Yes, there will be another one. ...More
Now that you have cut your operations to survival levels, it is time to re-invent your business to ensure a rapid return to profitability — and to be better prepared for the next housing slump. Yes, there will be another one. ...More
OFFICE LEASE SPACE AVAILABLE
Locate Your Business in Coral Canyon Town Center by SUHBA
Conveniently located off I-15 in Washington, the Coral Canyon Town Center has office space available for lease by SUHBA. For more information, please contact Mari Smith at 674-1400.
SUBMIT YOUR NEWS
Next Publish Date for News You Can Use: April 13, 2010
SUHBA members are encouraged to submit company event announcements, open house announcements, job announcements, education announcements and press releases for inclusion in the next News You Can Use by Monday, April 12, 2010. Please email the information to news@suhba.com.
