PARTNERSHIPS with the NRVHBA

Montgomery County Public Schools Career & Technology Education Advisory Board
Rick Weaver, Director, rweaver@mcps.org
Dates: 9/28/2010, 11/23/2010, 1/25/2011, 3/22/2011, 5/24/2011
NRVHBA liaison: James Oliver

NEW! A partnership between NRVHBA and BIIA will yield royalties for the Association
The Building Industry Insurance Association (BIIA) is now lowering its rates to become more competitive and save you money.
Click here to check out this win-win!

It Pays to be a Member!
Save 22% each month with Verizon Wireless.
Verizon Wireless has teamed up with the Home Builders Purchasing Program to provide special offers to the Home Builders Association.
Right-click to download the Verizon Wireless Discount pdf.
The New River Valley Home Builders Association (NRVHBA) in partnership with the Virginia Building & Code Officials, Region II (VBCOA) wins national award for building safety.> Read more
> Check out the Better Building. Safer Homes. blog
Check out our youtube videos below.
How to Find the Good Guys
Steps you can take to make sure you find a quality, licensed contractor or subcontractor. NRVHBA YouTube Channel.
How to Avoid a Bad Contractor
NRVHBA and the Virginia Building & Code Officials Association teamed up to tell you how you can avoid those unlicensed contractors who will cause you more harm than good! NRVHBA YouTube Channel.

EPA lead paint certification can be received through the CREATES program!
The CREATES (Construction, Retrofitting, and Energy-Efficiency Assessment Training and Employment Systems) regional partnership was formulated out of a $3.8 million U.S. Department of Labor grant to teach new and incumbent workers the skills required in emerging energy efficiency and renewable energy industries. Please visit the CREATES website at createsprogram.org for more information.
EPA Lead Renovation, Repair, and Paint certification can also be received directly through NRCERT (New River Center for Energy Research and Training) Christiansburg, Virginia. Contact the Operations Coordinator at mmundy@chpc2.org or phone 540-260-9081 ext. 4000. Classes offered monthly.













