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Louisiana Home Builders Association Newsletter
December 2013 

  

Home Builders Seek Legislative Fix for Soaring Flood Insurance Premium Rates

 

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) called on Congress to take steps to resolve unintended consequences of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Act that are resulting in huge premium spikes for many home owners and impacting the sale, construction and remodeling of homes across the nation.

Testifying before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Insurance and Housing, Barry Rutenberg, immediate past chairman of NAHB and a home builder from Gainesville, Fla., said a key concern of the law is that it requires properties that had subsidized rates under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to immediately move to the full actuarial risk rate when they are sold or transferred.

To resolve some of the costly problems and unanticipated issues resulting from the implementation of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Act, NAHB recommends that Congress take these steps.

 

"NAHB is committed to working with this subcommittee and with Congress to find pragmatic solutions that will prevent undue hardship on the recovering housing market, prevent home values from decreasing and make the NFIP stronger and more effective for years to come," said Rutenberg.

 

Click here for details 
 

Make your reservations today!

 
 
 

The LHBA Awards Ceremony and 2014 Installation Banquet will be January 9th at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge.  Deadline to book your rooms is December 8th!  

 

Renaissance Hotel

7000 Bluebonnet Blvd. Baton Rouge

Room Rate $132 - Deadline Dec 8th

 (225) 215-7000 - LHBA Annual Conference 

 

Schedule of Events January 8-10th

 

Wednesday, January 8
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3:00- La Homebuilders Disaster Relief Fund 
Trustee Mtg. 

3:30 - Executive Officers Council

6:00 - 7:00 - Early Bird Reception

 

Thursday, January 9th 

7:30 - Senior Officer Breakfast

7:30 - Past Associates VP Breakfast

7:30 Past President's Breakfast

8:30 - Legislative Committee

8:30 - Associates Council

10:00 - Membership Committee

10:00- Energy & Codes Committee

11:00 -Education Committee

11:00 - Legal Housing Task Force

1:00- PR Committee

1:00- Remodelers Council

1:30 - PAC

3:00- Presidents Council

 

Installation and Awards Banquet 

Renaissance Ballroom

6:00-7:00 Cocktail reception

7:00 Dinner, Installation & Awards

$40 per person paid in Advance by Jan 3rd

 

Friday, January 10th

8:30 - 2014 Board of Directors

 

 
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Special Thanks
 
We would like to thank those of you who gave your time and efforts to LHBA over the past year.  Billy Ward, our 2013 President, worked endlessly on many issues ranging from the the protection of increasing flood rates to protecting Louisiana's wind map building codes. Along with these issues and many many more, he also managed to lead a team through the Louisiana Disaster Relief Fund to build homes in the lower ninth ward for the Touchdown For Homes program in an effort to start rebuilding the community.  He has been a wonderful leader to the association and staff this past year and we are deeply grateful for all of his hard work!  

 

Amongst Billy, there were many others who contributed significant time and dedication to LHBA.  His fellow senior officers:  Jerry Passman, Peter Young, Jim Fine, JoAnn Kostik and Phil Hoffman and committee chairmen and women: Kay Gibson, Roy Olsen, Ron Lee, Rusty Golden, Nick Castjohn, Forrest Fife, Helmut Mundt, Lynda Evans, Rob Hamilton and lobbyist, Michelle Shirley have all been a pleasure and honor to work with.  Thank you to all the above mentioned for all you have done to help keep housing in Louisiana safe and affordable. 
 
IBS 2014
 
 
In case you haven't heard, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) are co-locating the International Builders Show (IBS) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS)!  The First Annual Design & Construction Week takes place February 4-6, 2014 in Las Vegas!  Registration is NOW OPEN!!!
 
Education 
TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!!
 
Residential Builders must earn 6 CEU credits each year, even with a multi-year license.  CEU forms are due to LSLBC by December 31, 2013.  Check with your local HBAs for Continuing Education in your area today!
 

QUARTERLY TRAINING

 

WFCM Updates

December 6, 2013, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

The 2001 Edition of the Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (ANSI/AF&PA WFCM-2001) has been updated to the 2012 WFCM which is referenced in the 2012 International Building Code. This seminar will cover the 2001 WFCM and Workbook and provide an overview of the 2012 WFCM significant changes.

 

Location: Louisiana Municipal Association, 700 N. 10th Street, Baton Rouge, La 70802. Click here to register 
 
Upcoming NAHB Webinars
 
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2:00-3:00 PM ET 
 
Upcoming Events Around the State 
Dec. 4 
Southeast HBA Installation 6:30 at HBA office

Dec. 5
Northwest HBA Christmas Party at East Ridge Country Club

Dec. 6 
Northeast HBA Installation, Christmas Party & Auction - Monroe Convention Center Bayou Room, Monroe
 

Dec. 10

Northwest HBA The Annual Associates' Ornament Exchange

  

Dec. 12 
Acadian HBA Cont. Education 
Louisiana Certified Builder

Dec. 12

Northwest HBA Continuing Education

Temperature Control: Combining Foam Insulation & HVAC Units for Best Results (9-12) 

Topic TBA (1-4)

 

Dec. 12

Tangipahoa HBA Continuing Education

Licensing & Home Improvement Registration Overview

(9-12)  3 CEUs

Exploring Differences Between Generations X & Y

(12:30-3:30) 3 CEUs

THBA Education 

 
Dec. 13 
CRBA Christmas Party 7-11 PM at the Crown Plaza, Baton Rouge
 
Dec. 19
Acadian HBA Celebrate 2013 Party
6-8 PM River Ranch
 
Jan. 8-10
LHBA Quarterly Meetings
Baton Rouge
 

Jan. 24-26

Northwest HBA Home Products Show

CenturyLink Center, Bossier City

 
For more events going on in your area please contact your local HBA!
 
 
 
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Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy holiday season from our home to yours,

Louisiana Home 
Builders Association
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Our goal is to provide Louisiana with quality housing that is safe and affordable.

The Louisiana Home Builders Association is comprised of Builders & Associate members which:

  • Represents the homebuilding industry before state & regulatory bodies

  • Serves as the chief advocate of private property rights


  • Educates the general public as to the advantages of utilizing licensed builders


  • Promotes professionalism in the homebuilding industry


  • Promotes economic development & quality of life in Louisiana


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Nicole Willems
Louisiana Home Builders Association
660 Laurel Street
Suite A
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-2714