For First Time in 5 Years, Greene County Proposes Increase in Building Permit Fee
Background – Greene County has not increased the one- and two-family dwellings building permit fee since ’07. In ’04, the County and HBAGS had reached an
Background – Greene County has not increased the one- and two-family dwellings building permit fee since ’07. In ’04, the County and HBAGS had reached an
Throughout 2012, your Regulatory Advocacy Committee has been meeting with code officials throughout the region regarding adoption of the 2012 International Residential Code. One of
The HBA’s Regulatory Advocacy Committee recently met with the City of Springfield, City Utilities and Greene County to discuss code adoption, building regulations and other emerging
The City of Springfield has reached an agreement with plaintiffs in a lawsuit over the City’s controversial E-Verify ordinance approved by voters in February. It
The City of Rogersville is focused on its future…and boosting residential building is fundamental to its economic development strategy. “We want to attract more retail
HOMEOWNERSHIP IS UNDER ATTACK! Local economies have suffered from the slowdown in home construction, and home buyers and owners face difficulties getting access to affordable mortgage loans
KY3‘s Jay Scherder reported Tuesday (8/28) on the increasing threat drought conditions potentially pose to economic development in the region. As water supply drops nearer
For the fourth time, OSHA has delayed full enforcement of its residential construction fall protection directive, giving employers until Dec. 15 to comply before imposing
City Utilities of Springfield is working to make its customers aware that water supply levels have fallen so dramatically that planned conservation measures could impact
The Southeast regional offices of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced this month it will increase enforcement efforts aimed
The EPA is delaying its long-awaited post-construction stormwater rule. The agency recently announced it will propose the rule by June 2013 and finalize it by
The Springfield Business Journal recognized the Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield with its 2012 Economic Impact Award as “Business Advocate of the Year” at
Chris Straw, City of Springfield Building Development Services Director, has issued several new administrative rulings related to the International Residential Code. Straw recently shared these
The Springfield Business Journal recently announced its 2012 Economic Impact Award Finalists. Among the announcements made: the Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield was chosen
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