May 22, 2018
#1 Groundbreaking Celebrates New Beginning for Wounded Vet in Tucson
SAHBA Members Build Specially Adapted ‘Smart’ Home, Donated by Gary Sinise Foundation

The  Gary Sinise Foundation broke ground May 17 for its specially adapted smart home in Tucson for a severely wounded veteran. Like Gary Sinise’s character Lieutenant Dan in Forrest Gump, US Army SFC Caleb Brewer (Ret.) lost both legs while serving his country—in Afghanistan on his 31 st birthday in 2015. Within four months, he relearned to walk with prosthetic legs and since then learned to surf, shoot, rock climb, and even completed the Army 10 Miler and the Bataan Memorial Death March. As a tribute to his endurance and resilience, Brewer, his wife Ashley and their two young daughters will receive this ‘forever home’ completely free, thanks to the Foundation’s R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment), generous donors and in-kind partners, including the National Association of Home Builders .

Two SAHBA members are heavily involved in the project. Architect Hank Krzysik designed the custom home, fully modified with technology, mobility devices, adapted appliances and features to simplify tasks of everyday life for the family. Hayes Construction, Inc.   (Tom, Suzie and Andrew Hayes and crew) will build the home.

Photo Credit: Balfour Walker/Chris Mooney Photo
#2 Heads Up - Tucson Impact Fees

By Shawn Cote, SAHBA's Government Affairs Director

In 2014, the Tucson City Council a dopted new impact fee studies which resulted in significant increases to the total fee schedule .  At that time, SAHBA engaged legal counsel and an impact fee consultant to highlight various potential statutory concerns with the approved studies as well as highlight the adverse impact such a fee increase would have on housing starts. As a result, the City did not implement the full increase and maintained fees at the existing level. This was expected to be a one-time delay. However, o ver the next three years, SAHBA was successful in encouraging Mayor and Council to take action to delay implementing the full fee increases. 
 
In a recent meeting, City Manager Mike Ortega informed SAHBA that he will be recommending to Mayor Rothschild and City Council that they do not delay the increase again, thereby allowing the previously adopted full amount to be charged. Should Mayor and Council follow his recommendation, impact fees will increase effective July 01, 2018 .  READ MORE
#3 Planning Begins for 5th Annual Southern Arizona Construction Career Days
Here we go again! It's time to plan for the 5th annual Southern Arizona Construction Career Days event to be held on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 7 and 8 at the Tucson Rodeo Fairgrounds.The planning team for the Vertical Construction portion of the event will begin its work on Thursday, June 7, 4 PM in the SAHBA Board Room. Please consider joining our group to help make this year’s event a great success.

For details, contact Art Flagg at [email protected] or 520-795-5114 x233.
#4 "Coffee With..." Hosts Oro Valley Mayor Wednesday
Coffee With... Mayor Satish Hiremath

May 23 | 8:00am - 9:00am
SAHBA Boardroom
2840 N Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ

Oro Valley Mayor Satish Hiremath will be joining us for coffee and conversation with SAHBA members Wednesday morning to share important updates on development activity and relevant industry issues impacting the Town of Oro Valley. What a unique opportunity to meet with the mayor himself, and ask Mayor Hiremath directly about the issues impacting your business. See you tomorrow.
#5 New Member? New staff? Come to " Membership 101"
Thursday, May 2 | 4PM at SAHBA
If you're brand new to SAHBA, need a refresher, or have a new staff person you'd like to see more involved here-- come to Membership 101 this Thursday at 4, here at SAHBA. We'll do a dive deep into all the benefits you'll enjoy here. Please register here.
PS: Speaking of new member benefits... ONLINE CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS are now accepted for sponsorships and event registrations. If you have any questions, call or email MJ Burns at 520-795-5114 ext. 0.
OTHER NEWS
DOL Allocates $85M to Support Youth Construction Training
From NAHB Now, May 22, 2018

The U.S. Department of Labor on May 18 announced it will allocate $85 million in grants to support and expand YouthBuild programs across the nation. READ MORE

Stay Safe Near Power Lines
from NAHB Now, May 21, 2018

May is National Electrical Safety Month, which means it's time for builders to turn their attention straight up to the power lines that may be near your jobsite. In 2016, 53% of all fatal electrical injuries occurred in the construction industry, according to the, although the figures are not broken down between residential and commercial construction. READ MORE

Laundry Rooms: A New Design Frontier
from NAHB Now, May 18, 2018

All it takes is a quick look at Houzz to realize laundry rooms are becoming game changers. And depending on their market, home builders can promote their laundry rooms in ways that appeal to any number of different buyers. READ MORE

PS: DID YOU KNOW your SAHBA /NAHB membership qualifies you for discounts on local Houzz advertising and Houzz Shop?? READ MORE
Get a Quote Today on SAHBA's Discounted Workers Comp Premiums!
 
Some members have already saved THOUSANDS on Workers Comp premiums! You could, too!

SAHBA members qualify for deep discounts on Workers Compensation coverage through a new partnership with ARMSA, the Arizona Risk Management & Safety Association. Possible triple layers of discounts:
·      Carrier Schedule Credit:  Up to 25% off the standard rate schedule in AZ
·      SAHBA Membership Credit: An additional 10% off
·      Drug-Free Workplace Credit:  An additional 5% off for qualifying members
·      Plus free membership with ARMSA for SAHBA’s policy holders
 
Put two quick signatures on  these forms and get a quote TODAY.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
  • May 23 - "Coffee With..." Oro Valley Mayor Satish Hiremath, 8 am at SAHBA. RSVP.
  • May 24 - New Member Welcome / Membership 101: See #5 above. RSVP
  • May 28 - Memorial Day. SAHBA offices closed.

  • Sept. 7 - SAHBA Charity Golf Classic, presented by Southwest Gas and Land Advisors at the Omni Tucson National. Meet the builders, trade partners and associates of SAHBA at this highly anticipated, fun event and take to the links for a good cause. Register NOW for foursomes & sponsorships.
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