GBAHB Weekly Update
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Upcoming Events
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Parade of Homes Kick-off Party
Parade of Homes Entry Packets are now Available!
2015 HBAA Golf Tournament
PWB "Behind the Scenes" Luncheon
2015 Remodelers Fish Fry
Congrats to Scott Masters & Roy Martin
Statewide PR Campaign- Bama's Best Builders
GBAHB Job Board
Plan Review Seminars Hosted by the City of Trussville
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NAHB Student Chapter Resume
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Coming Up:

April 30 - May 7 :: Habitat for Humanity Builders Blitz - Winchester Hills Community in Clay

 5 :: Hoover Mayor's Prayer Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at the Wynfrey Hotel

7 :: HBAA Foundation Golf Tournament 
 7 :: Parade of Homes Kick-off Party at The Preserve Town Hall
8 :: Parade of Homes Judging Day
9- 10 :: Parade of Homes open to the public
12 :: PWB Luncheon: "Behind the Scenes of the Ideal Home" at the Ideal Home in The Preserve in Hoover
14 ::  Remodelers " Building Science Basics and Moisture & Humidity in Residential Structures" Class at 11:30 
16- 17 :: Parade of Homes open to the public
 19 :: Membership Drive at the GBAHB office
20 :: Executive Committee at 1:30 
20 :: Board Meeting at 3:00 
21 :: Fish Fry from 5:00- 9:00 p.m.

For more events visit GBAHB Events Calendar
New Month, New Blueprint!  Download the BluePrint here!

 
You're Invited to the Blitz!!!

Join us to help build 11 homes in 7 days! 

Contact Sarah for volunteer opportunities at SarahD@gbahb.com or (205) 912-7000 

Join us at the site for the dedication of these homes on Thursday, May 7 at 12:00 p.m.! 
Parade of Homes Kick-Off Party

Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 7! Be one of the first to tour the Ideal Home built by 2015 GBAHB President Rusty Fowler of Fowler Custom Homes, Inc. 

Note: the location of the Party has changed to Preserve Town Hall.

Shuttle service will be provided to and from the Ideal Home so that you may tour the home. 
Thursday, May 7, 2015
5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Enjoy a night of live music, delicious food, cocktails and networking! 

This event is FREE for GBAHB members, but an RSVP is REQUIRED. Please RSVP to Stephanie at StephanieT@gbahb.com or (205) 912-7000


Download the flier  here
Make plans to attend the 2015 Parade of Homes

The 2015 Parade promises to be an exciting one! With more than 75 homes on tour, you don't want to miss Birmingham's largest new homes tour! 

May 9- 10, 16- 17, 2015 

Parade of Homes Kick-off Party at the Ideal Home: May 7, 2015. Visit  http://birminghambuilder.com/events/parade-of-homes to learn more!


Spots are still available on the GBAHB teams! Email Sarah at SarahD@gbahb.com if you would like to participate!
 
PWB "Behind the Scenes" Luncheon

Join the Professional Women in Building on Tuesday, May 12 at 12:00 p.m. at the Ideal Home!

Learn from your fellow PWB members how the Ideal Home was made possible! 
Our panel will feature: 
Jennifer Thompson, Creative Cabinets & Design 
Bee Little, Set to Sell Staging 
Rusty & Vicki Fowler, Fowler Custom Homes 
Danielle Mabrey, Cosentino USA 

Cost is $20, please RSVP to Stephanie at StephanieT@gbahb.com or (205) 912-7000

Thanks to our sponsor, Land Title!

Download the flier  here
 
Remodelers " Building Science Basics and Moisture & Humidity in Residential Structures" Class

Thursday, May 14 at 11:30 at the GBAHB Office 

Cost is $35, Lunch Provided! 

 

Please RSVP to Stephanie at StephanieT@gbahb.com or (205)912-7000 

 

MORE INFO TO COME!
2015 Remodelers Fish Fry!

Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 21 and join us for the annual Remodelers Fish Fry! 

Enjoy delicious fried catfish along with shrimp, salmon and all the fixins! 

There will also be a corn hole tournament with PRIZES and a full bar for your enjoyment!

The Fish Fry is FREE for Remodeler members and one guest and $30 for all other members. RSVP to Stephanie at StephanieT@gbahb.com or (205) 912-7000

Download the flier  here
Congratulations to Scott Masters & Roy Martin

Scott Masters, GS Construction & Roy Martin, Roy Martin Construction are the two winners of $100 Visa gift cards for their participation in the Builder/Sub list!
 

To get involved with membership, contact Mary at MaryB@gbahb.com or (205) 912-7000 x 1311 

The next membership drive will be Tuesday, May 19 at the GBAHB office.
Bama's Best Builders- Statewide PR Campaign

Our new statewide ad campaign is underway, with our TV commercial airing on HGTV, billboards beginning to appear on digital boards around the state, and digital ads running on various home-related websites, such as DIYNetwork, Houzz, etc. Watch the commercial here, and visit the website here.  
Builders- if you do not see your company name listed on the website, please let us know. 

If you'd like to include ads on your website or Facebook pages or brochures to distribute to customers, please contact Sarah at SarahD@gbahb.com or (205)912-7000 
GBAHB Job Board

Does your business have an opening? WE want to help YOU grow your business!! As a GBAHB member, you have access to post on the GBAHB Job Board. 

Send job description & contact information to SarahD@GBAHB.com 

 
Make Plans to Attend the Plan Review Seminars Hosted by the City of Trussville 

June 22- 26 2015, Deadline to register is June 1

Learn how to effectively perform structural, nonstructural and residential plan reviews. Increase efficiency in determining if a given set of plans and specifications complies with the applicable 2012 I-codes. Nationally recognized practitioners explain how to perform specific plan reviews in a step-by-step fashion. Features interactive practice exercises, question and answer sessions, detailed checklists and other valuable job aids. Solve problems, share experiences, network, exchange information and interact with highly respected educators in the industry.

 

Download the registration form here
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NAHB Student Chapters Resume Binder is back!
Submit Your Resume! Due to popular demand, the NAHB Student Chapters Resume Binder is back! As an NAHB Student Chapter member, you have an opportunity to share your resume with top national recruiters in the residential construction industry. 

 
Did you know???
As a free member benefit of our state and local chapter, you are eligible for a member rebate program! To see a list of participating manufacturers, click here. To register, click here.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT FOR THE FIRST QUARTER IS MAY 22, 2015