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Monthly Archives: March 2012
Q&A with Certified Builder Dusty Johnston
This Q&A with Dusty Johnston was originally published in Edmond Life & Leisure At Home. EDITOR’S NOTE: Dusty Johnston of Liberty Homes is the inaugural honoree of the Oklahoma State Home Builders Association “Certified Professional Builder” monthly winner. Johnston has … Continue reading
Letter: Concentrate on smoke alarms, not a fire-sprinkler mandate
This is a letter written by Kurt Dinnes of COHBA written to The Oklahoman about the mandatory fire sprinkler issue. Concentrate on smoke alarms, not a fire-sprinkler mandate In reference to Oklahoman article (“City considers requiring sprinklers in new homes,” … Continue reading
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Letter: Say no to mandated fire sprinklers
This is a letter to the editor written by Mark Dale to The Oklahoman about the mandated fire sprinkler issue. Council, say ‘no’ to mandated fire sprinklers In reference to the Oklahoman article (“City considers requiring sprinklers in new homes,” … Continue reading
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Legislative update from OSHBA
Hello HBA Members! This week saw another deadline pass. This deadline was for a bill to get out of this house of origin. So if a House bill was not voted on by the House, then it is dead. Same … Continue reading
Continuing education courses upcoming
The following courses are available for Continuing Education Credits: March: March 21 – Marketing & Communication Strategies for Aging & Accessibility March 22 – Design/Build for Aging and Accessibility April: April 11 & 12 – Universal Design/Build April 19 … Continue reading
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Certified Professional Builder Program nominations sought
Certified Professional Builder Program Nomination: The OSHBA Certified Professional Builder Program has begun a recognition program for CPB Builders. Each month each local association can nominate a current Certified Professional Builder as their nominee for CPB of the month. Here … Continue reading
