Summer Irvin Joins Building Industry Association Staff

 

Las Cruces, NM - The Building Industry Association of Southern New Mexico is proud to announce and welcome Summer Irvin to the position of Membership Services Director.  Summer is a native of Las Cruces and graduate of Onate High School. Summer

 joins BIA from the Las Cruces Sun-News, where most recently she served as a Multi-Media Sales Executive. In addition to that role, she also served as General Manager

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Las Cruces, NM - From September through December 2010, the Building Industry Association of Southern NM will be hosting a series of lunch 'n' learns on the topics of collections, liens, contracts, workers compensation, and employment law. Lunch 'n' learn education classes are a benefit of membership in the BIA and can also be attended by non-members businesses. They are intended to increase business knowledge and provide an affordable source for continuing education. The following

Las Cruces, NM - The Building Industry Association's 11th annual Night Golf Scramble has been announced for September 24th to take place at Sonoma Ranch Golf Course. The Night Golf Scramble has been credited as being the most entertaining and fun tournament around. In addition, the BIA is the only organization in Las Cruces to host a Night Golf Event. The scramble consists of a 2:30pm tee-time; break for dinner and the remaining 6 holes are

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Homeownership is an important part of the American way of life, and there may never be a better time to buy than today.

Outstanding Opportunities

Now that the tax credits for first-time and repeat home buyers have expired,* many people are wondering if this is a good time to buy a home.

The answer is easy: Yes. It's a very good time to purchase a home. The recession is in retreat, and even though housing is on

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule governing the work of professional remodelers in homes built before 1978 took effect on April 22, 2010.

The rule addresses remodeling and renovation projects for all residential and multifamily structures built prior to 1978 that disturb more than six square feet of painted surfaces inside the home or 20 square feet on the exterior of the home, due to possible  lead paint contamination.

The EPA rule lists prohibited

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July 16, 2010 - The BIA is looking for a self-motivated, driven individual for the position of Membership Director. The primary duty of the MD is to educate businesses on the many benefits of membership in the BIA and assist them in becoming members. Responsibilities include: - recruitment of builder, associate and affiliate members - matching sponsors with events most beneficial to their business - direct sale of association services to members and non-members -

On Monday, July 19, at 1:00 PM, the City Council will hear a presentation regarding the proposed "Dust Control" ordinance.  Although the building industry will have several opportunities in the months ahead to make its position known on this proposal, we suggest that builders, developers, contractors, and others who are concerned about the severe impact of additional and very costly regulation in today's economic climate be prepared on Monday to make your voices heard.

The draft

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Las Cruces, NM - Due to increased demand, the Building Industry Association of Southern NM in partnership with Santa Fe Community College has once again scheduled the "Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair, and Painting Initial Training Course" on June 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the BIA office. This course is being offered to association members for a discounted rate of $300 per person. Non-members may register for $350 per person.    

Beginning April 2010,

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Las Cruces, NM - The BIA of Southern New Mexico is hosting a seminar on general safety type topics Wednesday, June 16, 2010 from 11:00am - 1:00pm, which will be conducted by Carol Ford, USIG Loss Control Consultant. The program is titled "Minimizing Risk in the Construction Industry."As a Safety Professional, Carol develops solutions that help create a positive environment in our customers' businesses that reduce specific risks or eliminate them altogether. Using industry consensus

Las Cruces, NM - Steve Pearce, candidate for United States Congress is slated to be the guest speaker at the Building Industry Association of Southern NM's monthly networking luncheon. The luncheon is set for Thursday, June 17, from 11:30am to 1:00pm in the association's meeting hall, located at 2825 N. Main Street. Members of the BIA pay $17 in advance or $25 at the door. Non-members pay $20 in advance or $28 at the door.