President’s Message W elcome to the <strong>HBA</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong>! Our local <strong>HBA</strong> is excited to provide you with the opportunity to visit with builders, remodelers, suppliers and subcontractors at our May <strong>HBA</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>Show</strong> and our September <strong>HBA</strong> Parade of <strong>Home</strong>s in <strong>2021</strong>. The <strong>HBA</strong> is a one-stop shop where you can research high-quality builders, remodelers, suppliers, subcontractors and other companies associated with the construction industry. For 67 years, the <strong>HBA</strong> of Greater Springfield has been a consistent advocate for the Springfield area residential building industry by providing education opportunities to our members, maintaining relationships with local and national organizations that focus on housing affordability, and promoting the American dream of home ownership. Why Hire <strong>HBA</strong> Professionals Your home is one of your single largest investments. A trusted professional is what you need and the <strong>HBA</strong> has those professionals! The <strong>HBA</strong> has stringent insurance requirements for our builders and remodelers. Our construction professionals carry both General Liability and Workers’ Compensation Insurance. What does that mean for you, the consumer? Peace of mind; knowing that your building professional is properly insured and that your investment is safe. There are many examples of workplace injuries and claims that have fallen back to the homeowner because of the failure to hire an “Insured Professional.” Don’t make that mistake! Hire a Quality, Insured, <strong>Home</strong> Professional from your <strong>HBA</strong>. Our members have great educational opportunities. We pride ourselves on offering a wide variety of classes that include topics such as code compliance, building materials, best business practices, customer service and energy efficiency. We are vested in keeping homes affordable. We work at the local, state and national levels to insure that governmental decisions do not stand in your way of home ownership. We also work to improve building codes and processes. Our members are actively engaged in “giving back” to the community through charitable projects and donations. The pandemic of 2020 was a challenging year for our community. Dispite this, however the housing market continued to be strong local. It’s a proven fact that the housing industry drives the economy by providing jobs, growth and advancement of all economic sectors. However, the construction industry faces several challenges with limited access to building materials, record high material price increases, labor shortages and new housing regulations. Your <strong>HBA</strong> continues to fight for the local consumer and be a local resource that can assist you in finding quality contractors, subcontractors and suppliers to help with your every home need and want. Get to Know Us! I encourage you to take the opportunity to get to know our members. There are many ways to find the professional who is right for you. Attend the <strong>Home</strong> <strong>Show</strong> and the Parade of <strong>Home</strong>s to visit one-on-one with <strong>HBA</strong> member professionals. You can also visit our website at <strong>HBA</strong>Springfield.com or go directly to our online membership directory, <strong>HBA</strong><strong>Home</strong>Pros.com, to find valuable information regarding the construction industry and local pros that can help you no matter what size your next project might be. Sincerely, Travis Miller, CGP President, <strong>HBA</strong> of Greater Springfield On the Cover: Huge glass sliders on the back of this home open to an outdoor space with features to make the space comfortable year-round. Built by Travis Miller <strong>Home</strong>s. Photo by Randy Colwell, Colwell Captures <strong>HBA</strong> TEAM Dori Grinder Executive Officer Aaron Wahlquist Communications Director Miles Ross Government Affairs <strong>HBA</strong> MISSION: The <strong>Home</strong> Builders Association of Greater Springfield is dedicated to excellence and advancement of the residential construction industry, its members, and the communities they serve. 2 <strong>HBA</strong>Springfield.com <strong>Home</strong> Builders Association of Greater Springfield <strong>HBA</strong>Springfield.com | <strong>HBA</strong><strong>Home</strong>Pros.com | <strong>HBA</strong><strong>Home</strong><strong>Show</strong>s.com | <strong>HBA</strong>Parade<strong>Home</strong>s.com 636 West Republic Road D108 • Springfield, MO 65807 • 417.881.3711
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