Each year at the 4th Quarter Installation Banquet, NCHBA recognizes a Construction Trades Teacher of the Year. This award is designed to help HBAs interact with their local school systems and to recognize outstanding educators. The contest is open to instructors from the construction trades (carpentry, masonry, electrical trades, plumbing, cabinetmaking and HVAC) in the North Carolina secondary/high school system. Each winner will receive $500 in recognition of their service. Nominations may be submitted on behalf of an instructor in the secondary school system by a local HBA, vocational/CTE director or local principal.

The process is as follows:

1. Nominations are due to the NCHBA offices by May 28, 2010.
2. Local HBAs should distribute nomination packages in their area.
3. Local HBAs can set their own deadlines to receive nomination packages. If an HBA has more than one nominee, they should select their local winner.  Locals are encouraged to recognize their local winner and nominees (examples – meeting invite, plaque, tool donation, etc.). 
4. Final selection of the state winner will be made by the NCHBA Vocational Education Committee. 
5. Nominees are encouraged to submit pictures as examples of their work.

Click here for nomination packet.
 

The Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Program mandates that contractors, property managers and others working for compensation, in homes and child-occupied facilities built before 1978, must be trained and use lead-safe work practices. They are also required to provide the lead pamphlet "Renovate Right; Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers and Schools" to owners and occupants before starting renovation work.

Beginning January 1, 2010, North Carolina requires you and your firm to be certified and to use lead-safe work practices. Read about how to comply by viewing the North Carolina Rules 10A N.C.A.C. 41C .0900 - Lead-Based Paint Hazard Management Program for Renovation, Repair and Painting (PDF) and the associated EPA issued rule requiring the use of lead-safe practices (PDF).

The Hickory-Catawba Valley HBA now offers NAHB courses through its Training Center. How to Register

Construction Contracts & Law
April 26, 2010
This course provides an explanation of how contracts sustain positive customer and supplier relations, provide for resolution of disputes, and minimize the risk of litigation. Special emphasis is given to troubleshooting contracts for unfavorable positions.

Design/Build
April 28, 2010
Learn how the few and the bold have benefited from implementing a design/build strategy and how to make your own design/build business a success.

The demand for green building in the home building industry is growing.  NAHB keeps track of all local associations offering NAHB courses, including the courses needed for the Certified Green Professional Designation. Click here to search courses.

Anytime you take a Builders University class at your local HBA, you can earn North Carolina Builder Institute (NCBI) credit, too. Credit applies toward AA and AB designations.

Builders Mutual Insurance Company's risk management experts bring the latest safety solutions and risk management programs to you through Builders University classes. You may even qualify for a Builders Mutual insurance discount by attending and becoming Fall Protection Certified. View the Builders University schedule, and reserve your spot. Seating is limited, so register today!