Upcoming Events:
SAVE THE DATE!!! 10th Annual New Haven County Home & Better Living Show....Dates: February 20 & 21, 2010. Location: The Chevrolet Theatre in Wallingford. For more information or to reserve space, please call 800.294.7469.
1st Annual HBA of New Haven County" Bikers for the Brave" Motorcycle Run. Proceeds from the run benefited Homes for the Brave, and the HBA's non-profit activities. Homes For the Brave proceeds will benefit their "Female Soldiers: Forgotten Heros" project for transitional supportive housing for homeless female veterans.
Thank you to the following for making the event a success on May 31, as well as the band "Chillum" who donated their time & talent to the event:
EVENT SPONSORS: L. Suzio Concrete, U.S. Insulation, Stately Stairs, Wireless Zone, Harvey Building Products
Additional Supporters: Dainty Rubbish, Plummer Landscaping, ERA Property World (Arnold Peck), Milano Development, Rayco Industries; Cyclone Home Systems, Atlas Stairs, Habitat for Humanity, Farmington Valley Trout Unlimited, Litchfield Builders
Thanks for door/raffle prize: Bridgeport Harley Davidson, Laurel & Harley Cycle Inc., Motorcyclist Post, O'Rourkes, Eli Cannons, Fongs, Middletown First & Last Tavern, Nikitas, Javapolooza, CT Beverage Mart, Vindicator Cycles, New England Stream & Field, Superior Hearth, Spas & Leisure, CT Power & Sport, Lyon & Billard, CT Appliance & Fireplace Distributors, Fastenal, Saybrook Point Inn, Stock Building Supply, Rejuvenating Body Therapies, Harvey Building Products, Blue Sky Foods, Mostly Motorsports, Kalin Motorcycle Seats
Thursday, June 18, 2009 - Membership Meeting & Dinner "Past President's Night & Installation of 2009-2010 Board." Location: Owenego Inn, Branford. Time: 6 p.m. Cost: $45 per person. Join us as we recognize past president's who have given their time and effort to our association. We will install our 2009-2010 Board and Officers, as well as, hear an update on the legislative session from Bill Ethier of the Home Builders Association of Connecticut. Sponsors: SERVPRO of Branford-Shoreline, National Lumber
Thursday, June 25, 2009 - HBA of New Haven County Annual Golf Outing. Location: Hunter Memorial Golf Course, Meriden. Time - Registration 9:30-11 a.m., Shotgun/Scramble start at 11 a.m., Happy Hour and Dinner to follow. Cost: $145 per golfer; $70 Reception/Dinner only.
PLATINUM SPONSORS: Bank of America Home Loans; New Alliance Bank
Gold Sponsor: National Lumber
Dinner Sponsor: DiMatteo Insurance Service Center
Happy Hour Sponsor: Bender Showrooms
Lunch Sponsor: Masalek & Malicki Law Firm; The Milford Bank
Beverage Cart Sponsor: Bemer Petroleum Corp.
Practice Green Sponsors: Bailey, Moore, Glazer, Schaefer & Proto; L. Suzio Concrete
Tee Sponsors: Keller Williams Realty; Verna Properties; Cyclone Home Systems; Superior Hearth, Spas & Leisure; CT Home Insulation; Litchfield Builders; Weinstein & Anastasio P.C.; Sunwood Development Corp.; U.S. Insulation Corp.; Brookside Development Corp.; Connecticut Appliance & Fireplace Distributors; Ravenswood Homes; Connecticut Lighting Centers; Ricci Construction; Maplewood Construction; SERVPRO of Branford-Shoreline; Del Favero Associates
Friday, June 26, 2009 - HBA of Hartford County and HBA of New Haven County Education Program - "BAR & PREP." Location: HBA of New Haven County, North Haven, CT. These courses are offered as part of a series for those working toward a professional designation from the National Association of Home Builders University of Housing. The BAR & PREP are specifically designed to help those looking for thier Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) or Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) designations. For more information and required reservation, please call 860.563.4212.
Thursday, July 23, 2009 - Home Builders Association Annual Outing. Join members of the Hartford County HBA and New Haven County HBA for this summer outing at the Madison Beach Hotel. Time: 12 noon - 7 p.m. Cost: $45 per person for the first 125 registrations, $60 after that. Registration Deadline is 7/15/09. Registration: 860.563.4212. Outing will include complimentary soft drinks and beer all day, cash bar for mixed drinks; fun, games, networking and from 12-3 p.m.- Hamburgers, Cheesburgers, Hot Dogs, Sausage & Peppers and Salads. From 4:30-6 p.m. - New England Clam Chowder, Steamers, Herb Roasted Chicken, BBQ Pork Ribs, Herb Roasted Potatoes, Corn on the Cob, Salad and more. Sponsors: Connecticut Appliance & Fireplace Distributors; Wells Fargo Home Mortgage; Bearingstar Insurance; Mercury Excelum Inc.; Builders Supply Alliance-Connecticut Lighting Centers, Contractors Home Appliances, Cyclone Home Systems, Dalene Flooring, ProBuild, Sanson, Inc.
For more information on these and other meetings & events, please call Executive Officer Alisa Batten in our office at 203.239.2002. A complete listing of all education courses, now through December, is also available!
THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS WHO ATTENDED BUILDING INDUSTRY DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL ON APRIL 8, 2009:
Pete Battaglio - Bemer Petroleum; Greg Gallo - Pellegrino Law Firm; Tom Conetta - ProHome TriState; Mark Nuzzolo - Brookside Development; Jeff Del Favero - Del Favero Associates (HBA President); Bob Mariano - Cyclone Home Systems; Johnny Carrier - by Carrier, Inc.; Bob Wiedenmann, Jr. - Sunwood Development Corp.; Amy Wiedenmann - Sunwood Development Corp.; David Murdy - Murdy & Sons Quality Home Builders; Liz Verna - Verna Properties (Chair, State HBA Govt. Affairs Committee); Glenn Wandy - Advanced Overhead Door
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Chartered in 1950, we are the voice of the building industry in New Haven County. We are trusted builders, professional associates and industry leaders who, in association with the National Association of Home Builders, and Home Builders Association of Connecticut, promote quality and integrity within the industry. Our goal is to continue as the leading education and information resource for our members and the community.
Each member shall use best efforts in the conduct of its business activities to:
- Abide by the bylaws, rules, and procedures of the HBA New Haven County.
- Comply with all applicable registration and licensing laws.
- Comply with all applicable warranty laws and building codes.
- Conduct all transactions, agreements, and dealings with customers, employees, subcontractors, suppliers, and regulatory officials free from fraud or deception and comply with the requirements of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act.
- Comply with all other applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Maintain insurance as may be required by law, including but not limited to general liability and workers compensation insurance, at a level that is adequate and customary for the business in which the member is engaged.
- Where applicable, meet or exceed the latest edition of the Residential Construction Performance Guidelines for Professional Builders and Remodelers published by the National Association of Home Builders, as may from time to time be supplemented by HBA Connecticut.
- If HBA New Haven chooses to review an alleged violation of this code, agree to participate in and comply with the outcome of HBA New Haven’s decision.
- Members shall at all times share their knowledge with fellow members and the public in the best interest of those they serve.
- Members shall not perform or cause to be performed any act which would bring into disrepute any part of the industry served by this or affiliated associations.
- This code applies to all corporations, partnerships, and other business entities in which the member or a principle of the member has a majority interest.