New Residential Natural Gas Service
To request a new meter, builders will need to provide the following: Meter information – The location where the meter will be installed and the distance, in feet, from the front of the building to the meter Service line length – The distance, in feet, from the property line to the meter location Equipment information – The types […]
Late Sworn Statement Dooms Subcontractor’s Construction Lien Claim
HBA Member Hilger Hammond recently posted this on their blog and we felt it was important to share… By Aileen Leipprandt, Hilger Hammond A contractor learned a hard lesson in Apache Carpet & Floor Covering, LLC v Banah Corporation (April 2013). In that case, the contractor, Banah, provided extensive improvements to a church construction project. […]
2015 Michigan Residential Code Changes
The new 2015 Michigan Residential Code (MRC), filed with the Secretary of State on October 9, 2015, becomes effective on February 8, 2016. It has been six years since the last code book was released and there are many changes. The information below may be helpful in identifying the key differences between the 2009 MRC, 2012 […]
Industry Contracts
As a member of the Home Builders Association of Greater Grand Rapids you have access to a wide variety of contracts. These powerful contracts were initially developed in 1998 by a member attorney and a select group of builders. They have stood the test of time and litigation. The contracts have recently been revised to reflect the most current construction laws and codes. They not […]
Fair Housing Act Design Manual
First published in 1996, the Fair Housing Act Design Manual: A Manual to Assist Designers and Builders in Meeting the Accessibility Requirements of The Fair Housing Act provides clear and helpful guidance about ways to design and construct housing which complies with the Fair Housing Act. The manual also includes information on accessible design approaches. […]
Looking to save money at the gas pump?
Gas Prices Have you Down? Take advantage of the HBA SuperFleet member discount program. SuperFleet is a credit card designed for commercial customers accepted at all Speedway’s, Marathons, Rich’s Oil & Pilot Travel Centers. No annual or monthly fees Volume rebates posted on monthly bills Competitive pricing Over 7,000 locations nationwide Online account management SuperFleet® […]
Safety first for residential builders – MIOSHA Resources
Safety first! More job sites, more employees, more activity, and tight schedules. Don’t let this mean safety is taking a low priority on-site! Residential construction has been experiencing moderate growth during the past few years which has contributed to higher injury rates and fatalities in construction. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the […]
