IN THIS ISSUE • Letter From The President • Upcoming Events • Message from the Executive Officer • Winter Trade Showcase • International Builder Show 9 Winter Trade Showcase 10 Builder’s Show 12 Member News • Connecticut Builder Elected First Vice Chairman of NAHB • VOM Chamber Honors Murphy Brothers • Kim DiMatteo recognized as 2017 Associate of the Year Nominee • How Local Recruiters Can Help Construction Find Talent Amid A Shortage Business Health Plans • How To Prepare For A Construction Project Audit p.19 • 8 Construction Trends To Watch In 2018` • NAHB Launches New Campaign to Raise Safety Awareness Among Home Builders, Remodelers • Residential Remodeling Spending Trending Up p.21 • OSHA Renews Commitment To Safe Workplaces p.21 For Women Construction Workers • Job Bank • Dear Sandler Coach • Training & Seminars • New HBRA Resources • Member Benefits Advertisers: Ridgefield Supply CTC&G DiMatteo Group Ed’s Garage Doors Interstate Lumber Elevator Service Company County TV & Appliance Fairfield County Bank Tooher Ferraris United Bank Marlin Electric Hocon Gas Ring’s End p.23 p.23 p.24 p.25 p.26 p. 2 p. 5 p. 11 p. 14 p. 17 p. 19 p. 21 p. 22 p. 24 p. 26 p. 25 p. 27 p. 30 p.20 p.20 p.18 • Contractors Should Monitor Rising Material Prices p.18 • NAHB Commends Proposed Rule on Small p.19 p.6 p.7 p.8 p.9 p.10 p.12 p.12 p.14 Editorial Staff Jackie Bertolone CEO Sarah Iannarone Membership & Events Coordinator Clare Michalak Designer HBRA of Fairfield County 2228 Black Rock Turnpike, Suite 307 Fairfield, CT 06825 203-335-7008 hbra@buildfairfieldcounty.com www. buildfairfieldcounty.com Want to advertise? Contact the office for more information and rates.
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