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15 November, 2023 Energy Trust of Oregon Offers Upcoming Webinar on New Energy Code
With Oregon's energy codes changing April 1st, 2024, many builders, building designers, HVAC contractors and others will be needing to learn about the changes needed to meet the new code requirements. To assist contractors with the change, Energy Trust of Oregon is hosting a webinar on "How to Meet or Exceed the 2023 Oregon Energy Code" on Wednesday, November 29th from 8am - 9am.
8 November, 2023 PWB Offering Two Great Networking Events
The HBA's Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) is offering two excellent networking events for Council members (and prospective PWB Council members too!) this month - a 'Coffee & Pie' social at 8:30am on Thursday, Nov. 16th and their Holly Jolly Cooking Decorating Party at 5:00pm on Thursday, Nov. 30th.
Nominations open for Builder of the Year & Associate of the Year awards
Nominations are now open for the HBA's 2023 Builder of the Year and Associate of the Year awards. The awards honor individual members for their outstanding contributions to the association, to the building industry and/or the community, and are are designed to recognize those who exemplify service to their industry and community, and inspire others towards similar efforts.
Learn About New Oregon Energy Code at Nov. 15th Member Luncheon
Join us at the monthly HBA member luncheon on Wednesday, November 15th for a presentation on Oregon's new energy codes from Greg Lasher of Energy Trust of Oregon. The new code becomes mandatory on April 1st of next year, and will impact builders, trade contractors and material suppliers.
2024 Board of Directors to be elected
Members attending the HBA's monthly luncheon on Wednesday, November 15th will be casting ballots for the association's 2024 Board of Directors. Andrew Wheeler of T. Wheeler Homes has been nominated for the President position, with Beth Rhoades of C&R Remodeling & Design nominated for the incoming Secretary/Treasurer position.
27 October, 2023 HBA Member Gas Prices Drop to $3.30 per Gallon
Association members enrolled in the HBA's group fuel purchasing program are paying only $3.30 per gallon for unleaded and $4.13 per gallon for diesel as of Thursday, October 26th, savings of nearly $1 per gallon. If you'd like information on enrolling in the program, contact Kathy Temple at Ed Staub Petroleum at 541-408-5155.
19 October, 2023 Register for Tuesday’s Member Luncheon on Salem’s Proposed Payroll Tax
Join us over the noon hour next Tuesday, October 24th for the monthly HBA member luncheon where we’ll delve into one of the most controversial and discussed topics in Salem today: the proposed payroll tax on next month’s ballot. [READ MORE]
12 October, 2023 Oregon’s Building Codes to Change
Oregon's residential building codes will be changing in 2024, and both builders and trade contractors will want to pay close attention to when the new code changes will be required. While the new 2023 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (2023 ORSC) has been adopted, contractors may choose to build under either the existing or new code until April 1st, 2024. [READ MORE]
4 October, 2023 Register to Attend HBA’s Oct. 17th Trade Show Night
Registration is now open for Trade Show Night - one of the HBA's most popular events of the year! Mingle with nearly 200 other HBA members and more than three dozen vendors while enjoying heavy appetizers and beverages while thousands of dollars in cash and prizes are given away.
3 October, 2023 HBA Contributes $10,000 to Defeat Payroll Tax
The Home Builders Association of Marion & Polk Counties has contributed $10,000 to the campaign to defeat the employee-paid payroll tax that will be before Salem voters on the November 7th ballot. The association's Board of Directors voted in late September to oppose the tax and contribute funds from the organization's political action committee to help ensure the tax's defeat.
20 September, 2023 Free Registration for International Builders Show Through End of September
Thinking about joining 125 - 150 other HBA members from the Salem areas attending the NAHB International Builders Show in Las Vegas next February 27th - 29th? If so, you'll want to register by the end of September and take advantage of free expo pass registration for the show.
7 December, 2022 Construction Community Liaison Sought for Santiam Canyon Fire Recovery
The Santiam Canyon Long-Term Recovery Group (SCLTRG) is seeking a Community Construction Liaison to act as the primary point of contact between the SCLTRG and individual survivors working on home rebuilds.
8 July, 2021 Oregon OSHA Issues Emergency Heat Rules
Reacting to Oregon’s recent heat waves and the unfortunate deaths that came with it, Governor Brown earlier this week ordered Oregon OSHA to adopt emergency rules relating to working outdoors or indoors during high heat.
1 July, 2021 Oregon OSHA drops requirements for masks, social distancing on jobsites
Oregon's Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OR-OSHA) announced today that masks and social distancing requirements would no longer
30 June, 2021 Oregon’s Minimum Wage Increases Again July 1st
Oregon's minimum wage rates increase again July 1st, 2021, the latest in a multi-year series of increases adopted by the Oregon legislature in 2016.
29 June, 2021 NAHB Chairman Urges Congress to Boost Lumber Production from Federal Lands
To help resolve lumber supply shortages and rein in elevated prices, NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke today called on Congress to increase domestic lumber production from federal
15 November, 2023 Energy Trust of Oregon Offers Upcoming Webinar on New Energy Code
With Oregon's energy codes changing April 1st, 2024, many builders, building designers, HVAC contractors and others will be needing to learn about the changes needed to meet the new code requirements. To assist contractors with the change, Energy Trust of Oregon is hosting a webinar on "How to Meet or Exceed the 2023 Oregon Energy Code" on Wednesday, November 29th from 8am - 9am.
8 November, 2023 Learn About New Oregon Energy Code at Nov. 15th Member Luncheon
Join us at the monthly HBA member luncheon on Wednesday, November 15th for a presentation on Oregon's new energy codes from Greg Lasher of Energy Trust of Oregon. The new code becomes mandatory on April 1st of next year, and will impact builders, trade contractors and material suppliers.
12 October, 2023 Oregon’s Building Codes to Change
Oregon's residential building codes will be changing in 2024, and both builders and trade contractors will want to pay close attention to when the new code changes will be required. While the new 2023 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (2023 ORSC) has been adopted, contractors may choose to build under either the existing or new code until April 1st, 2024. [READ MORE]
8 November, 2023 PWB Offering Two Great Networking Events
The HBA's Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) is offering two excellent networking events for Council members (and prospective PWB Council members too!) this month - a 'Coffee & Pie' social at 8:30am on Thursday, Nov. 16th and their Holly Jolly Cooking Decorating Party at 5:00pm on Thursday, Nov. 30th.
Learn About New Oregon Energy Code at Nov. 15th Member Luncheon
Join us at the monthly HBA member luncheon on Wednesday, November 15th for a presentation on Oregon's new energy codes from Greg Lasher of Energy Trust of Oregon. The new code becomes mandatory on April 1st of next year, and will impact builders, trade contractors and material suppliers.
19 October, 2023 Register for Tuesday’s Member Luncheon on Salem’s Proposed Payroll Tax
Join us over the noon hour next Tuesday, October 24th for the monthly HBA member luncheon where we’ll delve into one of the most controversial and discussed topics in Salem today: the proposed payroll tax on next month’s ballot. [READ MORE]
2024 Board of Directors to be elected
Members attending the HBA's monthly luncheon on Wednesday, November 15th will be casting ballots for the association's 2024 Board of Directors. Andrew Wheeler of T. Wheeler Homes has been nominated for the President position, with Beth Rhoades of C&R Remodeling & Design nominated for the incoming Secretary/Treasurer position.
4 October, 2023 Register to Attend HBA’s Oct. 17th Trade Show Night
Registration is now open for Trade Show Night - one of the HBA's most popular events of the year! Mingle with nearly 200 other HBA members and more than three dozen vendors while enjoying heavy appetizers and beverages while thousands of dollars in cash and prizes are given away.
8 July, 2021 Oregon OSHA Issues Emergency Heat Rules
Reacting to Oregon’s recent heat waves and the unfortunate deaths that came with it, Governor Brown earlier this week ordered Oregon OSHA to adopt emergency rules relating to working outdoors or indoors during high heat.
1 July, 2021 Oregon OSHA drops requirements for masks, social distancing on jobsites
Oregon's Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OR-OSHA) announced today that masks and social distancing requirements would no longer
30 June, 2021 Oregon’s Minimum Wage Increases Again July 1st
Oregon's minimum wage rates increase again July 1st, 2021, the latest in a multi-year series of increases adopted by the Oregon legislature in 2016.
29 June, 2021 NAHB Chairman Urges Congress to Boost Lumber Production from Federal Lands
To help resolve lumber supply shortages and rein in elevated prices, NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke today called on Congress to increase domestic lumber production from federal
8 November, 2023 PWB Offering Two Great Networking Events
The HBA's Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) is offering two excellent networking events for Council members (and prospective PWB Council members too!) this month - a 'Coffee & Pie' social at 8:30am on Thursday, Nov. 16th and their Holly Jolly Cooking Decorating Party at 5:00pm on Thursday, Nov. 30th.
8 July, 2021 Oregon OSHA Issues Emergency Heat Rules
Reacting to Oregon’s recent heat waves and the unfortunate deaths that came with it, Governor Brown earlier this week ordered Oregon OSHA to adopt emergency rules relating to working outdoors or indoors during high heat.
1 July, 2021 Oregon OSHA drops requirements for masks, social distancing on jobsites
Oregon's Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OR-OSHA) announced today that masks and social distancing requirements would no longer
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