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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…