Best of the Best

Congratulations to Tru-Built Construction, LLC on being the first Best of the Best winner with their kitchen entry. Next month features basements, so be sure to submit your photo of the best basement remodel you have done or been a part of in the past year to the HBAL office no later than February 15, 2012 to be considered as the Best of the Best!
 
So you can get a head start on planning for the rest of the year, below is the list of all the "Best of" projects we will be looking for this year. Photos can be submitted to Kayla or dropped off at the HBAL office and we will scan a copy of them. Recognition will include a picture of the project along with your company name in the Step by Step publication and a spot on the HBAL website for one month.
 

Upcoming "Best Of" Projects
March: Bathroom April: Windows May: Windows June: Addition July: Deck	August: Landscaping September: Garage October: Interior Remodel November: Custom Cabinetry December: Bar/Wine Cellar

Remodelers Council Receives BBB Integrity Award

The Remodelers Council of Lincoln received the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Integrity Award at an award ceremony at the Cornhusker Marriott on September 9, 2010. These awards focus on demonstrated ethical business practices with key stakeholders including customers, employees and community at large, rather than a company’s growth, profitability or popularity. The Integrity Award winners were chosen by an independent panel of business leaders and members of the academic community.
 

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“The BBB Integrity Award Winners have shown that ethics and integrity are core values of their organization,” said Jim Hegarty, president and chief executive officer, of the Better Business Bureau serving Nebraska, South Dakota and southwest Iowa. “The 2010 BBB Integrity Award Winners join an elite group of organizations that realize dealing fairly and honestly with employees, customers and partners are central to profitability and growth.”

Remodelers Council Scholarships

The Remodelers Council awards scholarships to students who are entering or attending a 2-year or 4-year college program that involves the building industry.

Tour of Remodeled Homes

Every spring in April, the Remodelers Council of Lincoln organizes the Tour of Remodeled Homes. This tour consists of 15 to 20 remodeled homes that are opened for public viewing. If you're thinking of remodeling or adding a new room or sunroom to your home, you'll enjoy this weekend event! During the Tour of Remodeled Homes, you can see first hand remodeling projects of many types (kitchens, bathrooms, basements, room additions and more.) This is a great opportunity to talk with remodelers about your own special dreams for your home remodeling project.
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Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting

Beginning in April 2010, the Toxic Substances Control Act will require contractors to test for lead paint in pre-1978 homes and, if detected, use Lead Safe Work Practices. This will require companies to be EPA registered and have a Certified Renovator available.

EPA’s Lead Paint Information
Renovate Right Brochure
Small Entity Compliance Guide to Renovate Right
NAHB's Lead Paint Information

Contractor Information on LB968

Despite the repeal of sales tax on labor on remodeling labor, there are still several instances when sales tax should be applied. To learn more about this law, click here.

Food Bank House

During the 2012 Home & Garden Show, we collected 4,689 pounds of food for the Food Bank for a total of 50,535 pounds collected since 2003. Thank you to all who participated!

Earn Professional Designations

Broaden your area of expertise and increase your marketability! Learn more about professional designations you can earn from the National Association of Home Builders:

• View the schedule of upcoming seminars
• Learn more about the benefits of earning professional designations
• Glossary of Professional Designations
  
• Article: Professional Designations Offer Significant Rewards, Opportunities for Industry Pros
  
• Also visit: www.NAHB.org/designations

Click here for information on joining the Remodelers Council.