BUILDER NEWS Mid-Century Modern a Magnet for Millennials, Multifamily Market I f you’ve ever seen an episode of Mad Men, then you know that drinking policies, smoking habits and gender roles in the office place have evolved significantly throughout the last 50-60 years. You might also realize that some things haven’t changed much at all, or they’ve made a huge comeback—namely, mid-century modern design. Mid-century design elements abound in a multifamily project designed by Beasley & Henley in Atlanta. The resurgence of mid-century modern has been so popular for so long— the better part of two decades—it’s not much of a resurgence anymore, according to Stephanie Henley, principal of Beasley & Henley Interior Design. “Most people don’t even recognize it anymore as mid-century modern. To them, it’s best described as simply ‘modern’ or ‘contemporary’ style,” said Henley, who served on the panel of judges for the 2016 Best in American Living Awards (BALA). Read More W E S T C H E S T E R Morning Session- Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30 Factory Tours Begin at 9 AM • Buffet Lunch 12-1PM Afternoon Session - Registration and Buffet Lunch 12- 1PM Factory Tours Begin at 1 PM Employers Must Use New I-9 Form I n an effort to reduce errors and make it easier to complete the form on a computer, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has published a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. All employers are now required to use it. Employers must ensure that a Form I-9 is properly completed for every person they hire, both citizens and non-citizens. And while the changes make it easier to fill out the I-9 form online, a printable version is also available. M O D U L A R H O M E S Are you a builder having a problem finding skilled labor? Find the Solution at BUILDER DAY Friday, March 31 Tour the Factory and Learn About the Modular Advantage First-Hand! Shown is the Arlington, one of the model homes at the Westchester factory in Wingdale, NY., conveniently located 1/2 hour North of Danbury, CT. R.S.V.P. by March 24th to Lisa at 800 - 832-3888 ext 122, or online at westchestermodular.com 28 | HBRA of Fairfield County | MARCH 2017
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