May 15, 2020 in IBA/NAHB News
As the COVID-19 Pandemic continues to develop, The DeHayes Group is committed to providing you with relevant information concerning the impact of the Pandemic on your insurance program....
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April 7, 2020 in IBA/NAHB News
Governor Eric J. Holcomb issued a new two-week Stay-At-Home order on April 6 designed to limit interactions among Hoosiers to increase containment of COVID-19. While the Stay-At-Home order chiefly continues as is, modifications and restrictions have been made to limit interactions among people. Highlights are within....
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April 6, 2020 in IBA/NAHB News
On Tuesday, March 10, 2020, OSHA provided guidance requiring the recording and reporting of workplace exposures to COVID-19. To provide clarity, answers to the most frequently asked questions received since the COVID-19 outbreak are provided within....
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April 1, 2020 in IBA/NAHB News
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed last week and signed into law provides economic relief to individuals, small businesses, corporations and industries in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. This post provides highlights of the CARES Act.
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March 26, 2020 in IBA/NAHB News
From time to time OSHA has published guidance for employers on dealing with various general health concerns, including epidemics and infectious diseases. This Compliance Bulletin provides OSHA’s guidance on how employers can prepare for and deal with COVID-19....
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March 26, 2020 in IBA/NAHB News
Late in the evening on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“Act”). The effective date is April 1, 2020....
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March 23, 2020 in IBA/NAHB News
Hotline to open March 24, 2020, at 9:00 am for Business and Industry only to help answer questions regarding Stay-at-Home Order issued Monday, March 23, 2020....
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March 19, 2020 in IBA/NAHB News
Update on building department procedures throughout the HBA of Fort Wayne's jurisdiction....
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March 18, 2020 in IBA/NAHB News
The outbreak, spread and actions by Federal, State and Local Governments concerning COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is causing some of our clients to ask the following questions and our responses are below;
#1 Property - If I am forced to close my business due to the virus, is loss of income covered?
#2 General Liability - If a customer alleges they contracted the virus at my business, am I covered?
#3 Workers Compensation - If an employee alleges they contracted the virus at work, am I covered?...
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March 18, 2020 in IBA/NAHB News
As the number of reported cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to rise, employers are increasingly confronted with the possibility of an outbreak in the workplace.
Employers are obligated to maintain a safe and healthy work environment for their employees, but are also subject to a number of legal requirements protecting workers. For example, employers must comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in their approach to dealing with COVID-19.
This Compliance Bulletin provides a summary of the compliance issues facing employers in this type of situation....
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February 14, 2020 in IBA/NAHB News
Chris Roberts, a Fort Wayne Community Schools construction trades teacher who seeks out innovative ideas has been nominated for Teacher Honor Roll. His profile follows....
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February 6, 2020 in IBA/NAHB News
The Journal Gazette published an article on Sunday, February 2 about filling the skilled trades gap....
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December 13, 2019 in IBA/NAHB News
'Tis the season for giving. Considering giving to our Student Chapters this holiday season....
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December 13, 2019 in IBA/NAHB News
The day, FEBRUARY 6, 2020, serves to engage all those who live, work and play in the region covered by the 260 area code to celebrate everything that is spectacular about Fort Wayne & northeast Indiana....
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November 11, 2019 in IBA/NAHB News
The Home Builders Association of Fort Wayne, Inc, is seeking a Services Director to work 35 hours per week in our downtown Fort Wayne office. The Services Director will report to the Executive Director of the association. ...
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October 22, 2019 in IBA/NAHB News
No recession in Allen county, Indiana. Not even in a “going to sleep” mode.
Attached you will find my annual Market Trends for Allen County and the Fort Wayne, Indiana real property marketplace.
John Thistlethwaite
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July 29, 2019 in IBA/NAHB News
FORT WAYNE, INDIANA – Beth Johnson, Executive Director of the Home Builders Association of Fort Wayne, recently received the David Lloyd New Executive Officer Award from the Executive Officers Council (EOC) of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) located in Washington, DC....
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July 10, 2019 in IBA/NAHB News
The kitchen is king when it comes to making an impact on a home’s identity. But having a beautiful bathroom is just as, if not more important for many home owners. ...
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The Journal Gazette published an article on Sunday, April 7, outlining the schools career development program....
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February 21, 2019 in IBA/NAHB News
The trades professions are gaining traction at the statehouse....
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February 20, 2019 in IBA/NAHB News
Ball State University's Center for Business and Economic Research published their Economic Considerations for Indiana's Housing Markets on February 6, 2019. You can find a link to the original article here....
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January 8, 2019 in IBA/NAHB News
HBA of Fort Wayne's executive director highlights what's happening in the local HBA "House Notes."...
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December 5, 2018 in IBA/NAHB News
FWCS Career Academy is looking for support letters as well as material support and volunteer support for a new Construction Sophomore program to further expand their existing program...
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October 31, 2018 in IBA/NAHB News
The FIRST EVER IBA Voter's Guide is now available!...
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March 21, 2018 in IBA/NAHB News
Twenty-six percent of builders are seeing signed sales contracts fall though the cracks because appraisals on their homes are coming in below the contract sales price, according to a nationwide survey conducted by NAHB...
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March 14, 2018 in IBA/NAHB News
The Home Builders Association of Fort Wayne (HBA) recently unveiled a housing impact study for the Fort Wayne area that shows housing has a huge economic impact on our community...
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February 27, 2018 in IBA/NAHB News
Before you look for a contractor, think your project through from start to finish. Decide how you would like your finished project to look and how you will use it...
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February 23, 2018 in IBA/NAHB News
Each year, the membership of HBA collectively adds more than 1,400+ new homes to the area’s economic base. However, the Home Builders Association’s community involvement extends much further...
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February 21, 2018 in IBA/NAHB News
Our association seeks to promote a positive atmosphere for the building industry, by providing educational opportunities commensurate with member needs...
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