HBA of St Louis & Eastern Missouri

Amendments to erosion and sediment control/stormwater manual were passed unanimously on June 7. HBA provided input on draft inspection form that is still in the process of being rewritten. HBA staff contact: Lyzel Krebs, KrebsL@hbastl.com

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(Including 2009 International Residential Code) was approved by St. Charles County Council on May 21. Code will be effective 30 days from passage on June 20.

HBA staff contact: Emily Wineland, WinelandE@hbastl.com.

John Bennett, Chief Operating Officer at Benton Homebuilders, says: “I always have the HBA Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide on hand, whether I’m in the office or on a job site. It’s a quick way for me to find services and supplies.”

The Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide is the only guide to HBA member industry products and services in St. Louis. Every HBA member recieves a free copy of this annual reference guide. Advertising space is available on the inside front and back covers, tab pages and the Buyer’s Guide or “Yellow Pages” section.

To get 12 months of advertising for as little as $300, contact Jessica Hogan at 314-994-7700 (x127) or HoganJ@hbastl.com

Thanks to HBA members who contacted elected officials and met with concerned residents at public meeting regarding small homes ordinance prior to final reading. Ordinance was voted down 7-3 at June 16 city council meeting.

HBA staff contact: Lyzel Krebs, KrebsL@hbastl.com

Titan Environmental Services will discuss the law and recent changes to the law that went into effect April 22. Lean how the law affects you and have your questions answered. This one-hour seminar is on Wednesday, July 14 at 1 p.m. at the New Product Showcase & Tabletop Extravaganza, sponsored by Kelly Building Products and Appliance Solutions by Brock’s/Roth Distributing at the Greensfelder Recreation Complex in Queeny Park. The showcase runs from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and features free admission for builders, remodelers, architects, general contractors and interior designers; lunch; beverages; educational seminars and exhibits.

HBA staff contact: Renee Mincher, MincherR@hbastl.com

Joe Zanola (Zanola Company) will present this MarketGraphics Research Forecast on Wednesday, July 14 from 11 a.m.-noon at the New Product Showcase & Tabletop Extravaganza, sponsored by Kelly Building Products and Appliance Solutions by Brock’s/Roth Distributing at the Greensfelder Recreation Complex in Queeny Park. The showcase runs from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and features free admission for builders, remodelers, architects, general contractors and interior designers; lunch; beverages; educational seminars and exhibits.

HBA staff contact: Renee Mincher, MincherR@hbastl.com

HBA urging Governor to sign mechanic’s lien law reform that MO General Assembly passed on May 14, 2010. Legislation helps ensure construction financing by decreasing risks to title insurance underwriters. Governor has until July 14 to sign bill into law. Presuming the Governor signs legislation, HBA members interested in attending HBA seminar on impact of legislation should contact Stephanie Sikes. HBA must receive 30 registrants before scheduling seminar.

HBA staff contacts: Stephanie Sikes, SikesS@hbastl.com or Lyzel Krebs, KrebsL@hbastl.com

Looking for 3-4 additional remodeling sites to tour. Sites can be completely finished, pre-drywall and anything in between. The surrounding streets must be able to accommodate travel and parking for a 47-passenger bus. Sponsored by Appliance Solutions by Brock’s. Commitments needed by June 25. Learn more: http://www.stlhba.com/documents/contentdocuments/8-10-10_BusTourSiteRequestForm.pdf

HBA staff contact: Renee Mincher, MincherR@hbastl.com

MO State Rep. John Diehl announced publicly on June 15, 2010 that he is planning to pre-file legislation that would permanently establish a moratorium on requiring residential fire sprinkler systems. Rep. Diehl announced his plan after hearing recent media coverage surrounding the possible adoption of mandatory residential fire sprinklers by St. Louis County.