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HBAM Remodelers Council Awards of Excellence

The 2009 HBAM Remodelers Council Awards Program was held in November, 2009 at the Westin BWI. The awards recognize excellence in remodeling design and craftsmanship and outstanding contributions by individuals and companies in the remodeling industry.

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Council Presidents Guy Caiazzo HBAM Remodelers Ryan Houck Sales and Marketing Council

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Our Call to Action Greetings. My name is Eliot Powell, and I have the privilege of being the 2010 incoming president of the Home Builders Association of Maryland. Our Asso-

ciation is one of the strongest in the nation, and I am very proud to be a member. I am a developer and owner of Whitehall Development, which is located in Annapolis and I have been developing real estate for more than thirty years. The members and staff of HBAM devote much effort to education, networking and regulation. As President during the forthcoming year, I will focus my attention on this third component — regulation. At the risk of being too dramatic, I suggest that the current mood of the regulators and legislators, if left unchecked, could regulate us out of existence. Industry regulation is an inherently boring topic that is often mired in red tape and double talk. For most of us, our exposure to regulation is the occasional impact fee debate or local zoning battle. These skirmishes are important, but what we are facing is a far greater challenge. Just a few years ago, a handful of us watched on the sidelines as the development approvals for a major Eastern Shore development were whisked away at the eleventh hour with seemingly little justification. Those of us on the development side of the home building equation took note and thought, “that could have been us!” Since then, there has been a steady march toward greater development restriction with the Maryland General Assembly leading the charge. Meanwhile, the building industry has been distracted by the pesky little issue of survival. I am not suggesting that we should be left alone to operate in a completely free market – we are way past that. Environmental regulations, in particular, have dramatically improved the impact of our communities on the Chesapeake Bay over the last 10 to 6

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15 years. Would we have arrived here on our own? Perhaps — but perhaps not. The fact is, the Bay is still in trouble regardless of how well we home builders manage our storm water. You could halt all development at this very moment and the condition of the Bay and its tributaries would remain unchanged. We happen to be the “low hanging fruit” for all those who believe that new homes are the cause of the Bay’s troubles. If you like being in this business, you now know that these looming environmental regulations are the farthest thing from boring. Why should you not feel an impending sense of doom? Well, because there are plenty of very motivated, smart and hard working people at HBAM working on this issue day in and day out. They are looking at the science, meeting with regulators, with legislators and, yes, even with the environmentalists. The future of development in Maryland as we know it is at stake. What can you do? There are many ways to help, but the most basic is to heed the email Call to Action when you see it. Quite likely, it could be a request that we notify our local legislator about an issue that affects our livelihood. We have a tough road ahead, but the worst thing we could do would be to give up on our positive efforts to bring about sensible, reasonable legislation. Think about the alternative and let’s roll up our sleeves and exert our collective influence on the process.

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Events

CALL 410-265-7400 for information on registration for our events or visit www.homebuilders.org.

Key Connections February 4, 2010 Martin’s West in Baltimore From 1:30 – 5:00 pm.

Don’t miss the opportunity to meet with over 35 builders, developers and remodelers looking for new products, service providers and subcontractors. We GUARANTEE you a 3 minute faceto-face meeting with the builder, developer and remodeler members participating in this event. You have the opportunity to bring your samples and incentives to entice them to continue business with you or add you to their list of vendors. This event proves each year to be a value added benefit of HBAM and supports our motto of Members Doing Business with Members. Visit www.homebuilders.org/page/ keyconnections/ for a list of participating builders, remodelers and developers.

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Builder Mart March 24, 2010 Maryland State Fairgrounds

For over 3 decades, more than 6,000 Building Industry Professionals have taken advantage of Builder Mart’s annual 1-day marketplace. More than 500 booths fill the exhibit floor, displaying the latest products and services available to the building industry. Don’t miss your chance to exhibit. Visit www.homebuilders.org/ page/buildermart.

MAX Awards April 29, 2010 Martin’s West in Baltimore

The MAX program recognizes local home builders who provide buyers with excellence in design, livability and value. The program also recognizes excellence in sales and marketing across the home building industry. Don’t miss this year’s event featuring the Staying Alive 70’s disco theme. The event is black tie optional; features a 90 minute open bar cocktail reception and a seated dinner during the awards program.

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n November 19, at the BWI Westin, the HBAM Remodelers Council presented its 19th Awards of Excellence and announced the 2009 Remodeling Associate of the Year. This annual program recognizes outstanding achievements by members who provide customers with superior and creative remodeling projects which make appropriate use of building elements and neighborhood concerns and serves to identify outstanding contributions by individuals and companies in the remodeling industry. The criteria used to judge the project entries included: quality of construction, degree of difficulty, value and cost effectiveness, unique and creative design approach and sensitivity to existing structure. The 2009 Remodeling Associate of the Year award was presented to Doug Kelly, vice president of sales and marketing for TW Perry based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Doug received the award for being an active supporter of the HBAM Remodelers Council, enthusiastically serving on the HBAM Remodelers Board and committees and for being a strong backer of the council programs and events. At an earlier ceremony, Tim Ellis of TW Ellis, LLC in Baldwin, Maryland was named the 2009 Remodeler of the Year for his dedication to the remodeling industry and his visible and vocal support of remodeling and of his fellow remodelers.

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Award of Excellence WHOLE HOUSE 300K - 350K James Contracting Inc. VanMaren Project

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Award of Excellence Bathroom/s Remodel under 50k Chesapeake Home Remodeling, LLC Clark Residence Guest Bath Remodel

Award of Excellence Historic Restoration 1 - 2 Million Azola & Associates, Inc. Stone Mansion

Award of Excellence Exterior Remodel 125K - 175K Owings Brothers Contracting Co. Inc. Chellis Project Award of Excellence Kitchen Remodel 51K - 100K Timberlake Building & Renovations Schomig Project

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Award of Excellence Front Entry Addition Under 100K Robert Kutner Associates, Inc. Herbst Front Entry Addition

Award of Excellence Addition 151K - 200K Lynch Construction, Inc. Aylmer Project Award of Excellence Outdoor Living 51K - 100K Starcom Design Build Wilson Renovation

Award of Excellence Kitchen Addition 100K - 150K Starcom Design Build Fox Project

Award of Excellence Kitchen Remodel under 50k Chesapeake Home Remodeling, LLC McDonald Residence Kitchen Remodel

Award of Excellence Kitchen Addition 251K - 300K Owings Homes Services Gibson Island Project Award of Excellence Outdoor Living 151K - 200K McCloskey Group Serenity’s Porch

Award of Excellence Whole House 700K – 800K Van Deusen Construction Company Wilkinson Road Project

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2010 HBAM Remodelers Guy Caiazzo President

Board of Directors Nicole Bliss Guy Caiazzo Taylor Classen Cheryl Crowther Arif Durrani Tim Ellis Steve Gilman Danny Kalmus Doug Kelly Yvonne Lienhard Andy Lohmeyer

Debbie McBride Ryan McGinn Jennifer Nugent Bill Patteson Laura Saddler Joe Smith Eric Swanson Bob Weickgenannt Bob Wood

PAST Presidents Bill Rauser John Martindale

Michael Owings Donald F. Lynch, Jr.

2010 SPONSORs Members do business with members Presenting Members

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before&after Robert Kutner Associates, Inc. Herbst Front Entry Addition The owners of this 1984 home required a larger open foyer with an abundance of natural light to greet friends and family. A two-story foyer with open oak railing overlooking the two story entry was designed and the house is now flooded with natural light and can accommodate a large group of friends. A six foot wide opening was created in the former exterior wall of the dining room and is accessible from the new foyer. A small dark entry is now a large, well lit space and can be observed from all rooms on the first floor as well as the landing on the second floor. n

Why join HBAM Remodelers? Member Benefits

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T.W. Perry Contact Vickie Martin at 410-265-7400, ext. 105 about 2010 Sponsorship Opportunities

HBAM Remodelers offers many benefits to its members. Remodelers benefit from a variety of educational, mentoring and networking opportunities. In addition, the HBAM Remodeler’s serves to improve the quality of the industry and its members through these programs. By promoting certification programs to consumers, members of the council are sought after for their strong professional and ethical principles.

Welcome Our New Members Martin Christensen Unique Tile and Renovations

News & Information National: Members of the Council receive a free subscription to Professional Remodeler magazine. Each issue focuses on practical business insights from the country’s leading remodelers. Members also receive NAHB Renews, a monthly e-newsletter about national news that affects our industry. Regional: Members of the Council receive a free subscription to ChesapeakeHome Magazine and are offered special advertising opportunities designed to help you reach upscale homeowners. Local: The council is offered a section in each issue of HomeFront, HBAM’s monthly newsletter to promote its members, programs and events.

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president’s message A Positive Position ping my coffee, I scan the Washington Post, USA Today, New York Times, Washington Times and the Baltimore Sun. I have a system. First, I look at the article headings above the fold then flip the paper and scan the article heading below the fold. If I am interested in a particular article, I will read it while standing in front of the rack sipping my coffee. I rarely buy the papers. They are just too negative. I don’t buy negativity. For some reason, it is always easier to be negative and doubtful rather than to be positive. That type of environment is anathema to me. I am a positive person and surround myself with positive people. But this is not enough, particularly in today’s marketplace. So, I started to seek more insight into how to better my company’s position in the market. The search then began. Without a doubt, one can obtain exceptional insight into methods to become more successful by taking courses given at the International Builder’s Show, National and Regional Remodelers Council and others, but the cost of the seminars, travel, lodging and meals is prohibitive. I then had an epiphany. What I was looking for was right here in my backyard – the Home Builders Association of Maryland. Think about it for a moment. HBAM is one of the most positive organizations in the State of Maryland and has been the mentor and advocate of the remodeling and home building industry for decades. Its existence helps make us a business success and does this by providing us with the resources we need. To utilize these resources effectively, one must have a clear and stated set of goals. Sound trite? Okay, write them down. Don’t make excuses. Write them down. Not so easy is it? That’s because you have to start thinking positively. With a clear statement of your goals, you can apply the resources HBAM has to offer to get there.

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So, what are these resources? The most important one is your peers. Become a member of the HBAM Remodelers Council and talk with your competitors. That’s right, your competitors. I learned about our uniqueness in corporate structure, marketing, customer relations, contract provisions, construction techniques, profit margins, etc. by actively participating in the HBAM Remodelers Council and talking with my peers. This has helped my company provide better service and increase profitability. Do your goals include reinventing your business or finding a niche in the market like aging in place, fire restoration, insurance restoration, government contracting or green building? The HBAM Remodelers Council has members practicing in all these areas, so that you can discuss your plans. They also offer education and certifications which will improve your performance and increase your marketability. After 30 years with responsibility for more than $750,000,000 in real estate development, construction, sales and management, I learned that your goals must be grounded in a set of business operating principles. I have adopted from outside sources two business principles: Service is not a department, it is a frame of mind. (Source: Unknown) Losers visualize the penalties of failure; winners visualize the rewards of success. (Source: Chinese fortune cookie) What is the message? The world is changing and within it, so is remodeling. Take the time to assess where you are and where you want to be. Then, utilize the resources available to you, the most cost effective of which are from HBAM.

Lead Carpenter training coming in 2010 Watch for details at www.homebuilders.org or www.mdremodelers.org.

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Almost every morning, about 6 a.m., on my way to work I stop for a cup of coffee at a local service station. While sip-

Education

Certified Graduate Remodelers and Associates Courses February 16, 2010 Building Management for Building Professionals HBAM, 8:30 a.m. February 17, 2010 Project Management HBAM, 8:30 a.m. February 18, 2010 Negotiating Skills HBAM, 8:30 a.m. Certified Sales Professionals March 4, 11, 18, 25 (Thursdays) CSP Course HBAM, 8:30 a.m. Save the date March 9 Sales and Marketing Council (SMC) Sales Camp Martin’s West, 8:30 a.m. April 15, 2010 2010 HBAM Remodelers Annual Spring Dinner Location, TBA, watch for details at www.mdremodelers.org. Contact Vickie Martin for more information at 410-265-7400.

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We do Windows By Arif Durrani

Mid-Atlantic remodeler

e do windows. Those three words can put some extra money in your pocket, keep your customer in direct contact with you and enable you to branch out without hiring any new people. Sounds good, doesn’t it? How many times have you been working with a customer on an addition and they ask you if you can help them replace their existing windows? A few years ago, it was easy enough to try to keep them focused on the addition and put off their window replacement for another time. Perhaps you would give them a referral and ask your window supplier to “take care” of them. It’s completely understandable why that may have been an acceptable business practice a few years ago. Homeowners were lining up to spend their equity on additions and, as a remodeler, you were focused on getting the big job. However by looking at the big job, you may have been missing the big picture.

In the situation above, the homeowner has a specific need that you can fill. They are also looking to you to be the expert. They don’t want to find someone else to help them sort through the maze of window replacement.

Are you leaving money on the table? Once you establish a partnership with your window supplier, you can be confident enough to help your customers with all of their window needs. Think about it. If you are working with a homeowner on an addition and they ask you if you can help them replace their existing roof, what do you do? You consult with your roofer, get a price, add your mark up and present your bid to your customer. Chances are they don’t look anywhere else. They know that you are a professional who is looking out for them and who will help them solve their problem.

The same situation exists with replacement windows. As a builder or remodeler, installing windows in a new opening is a done deal. You set it plumb, level and square. But when it comes to replacing an existing window, many remodelers and builders shy away from tackling this project. The bottom line is, your customer most likely needs to replace their windows and you should be the one to do it. You are already on the job, you already have their trust and you are uniquely qualified to help them address their needs.

What you should expect from your window supplier? Your window supplier should be no different than your best plumber, electrician or kitchen cabinet supplier. They should offer you pricing which allows you to mark up the product and still be competitive, field measurements, accountability, installation and interaction with your homeowner. In short, they should take the entire project off of your plate and serve it to you on a platter. It may take a few replacement projects to get comfortable, but a good window supplier offers you a new avenue to satisfy your customer while making a margin that you earned. The key is to have a “window guy” and to trust him. Some of the biggest window manufacturers are aware of the situation and are actively reaching out to builders and remodelers to make replacement windows easier. Take some time to read the trade magazines and make it a point to partner with a good window company. Your time will be well spent. n Arif Durrani is a 20 year vet in the industry and is a sales manager with KC Company, the local distributor of Pella Windows and Doors. He can be reached at ADurrani@kc-pella.com or 301-455-4235.

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Silver Merit Awards

Addition 200K - 250K Wall To Wall Construction, LLC Slowey Project Addition 325K - 400K Van Deusen Construction Company Kingsville Garage Bathroom/s Remodel UNder 50k A. Lohmeyer Contractors, LLC Lohmeyer Project Commercial 4 - 5 Million CBI Development Group 114 Main Street

Award of Excellence Whole House 1 - 2 Million Owings Brothers Contracting Co. Inc. Sykesville Project

Exterior Remodel under 100k Taylor Made Custom Contracting Exterior Renovation Project Exterior Remodel 125K – 175K Plumb Construction Mirarchi Project Interior Remodel under 50k Chesapeake Home Remodeling, LLC Rosenberger Residence Basement Remodel

Award of Excellence Whole House 150K - 300K Plumb Construction Bane Project Award of Excellence Outdoor Living 101K - 150K James Contracting Inc. Brown Job

Interior Remodel 51K - 100K Lynch Construction, Inc. Levey Project

Award of Excellence Kitchen Remodel 125K - 175K Owings Homes Services Owings Mills Project

Kitchen Addition 200K - 250K Owings Homes Services Birchmere Project Kitchen Addition 251K - 300K Rauser Professional Contracting Jockle Addition Kitchen Remodel 51K – 100K Chesapeake Home Remodeling, LLC Starkey Residence Kitchen Remodel Kitchen Remodel 125K – 175K Taylor Made Custom Contracting Kitchen Family Room Project Whole House 300K - 350K Taylor Made Custom Contracting Fire Restoration & Addition Project Whole House 400K - 500K Timberlake Building & Renovations Cumming Residence Whole House 500K - 600K A. Lohmeyer Contractors, LLC Hale Project Outdoor Living 51K - 100K Taylor Made Custom Contracting Wrap around porch project

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Award of Excellence Kitchen Addition 200K - 250K bluehouse architecture, llc Schillaci Residence Kitchen & Eat In

Award of Excellence Addition 200K - 250K Wall To Wall Construction, LLC Robinson Project

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Award of Excellence Outdoor Living Under 50 bluehouse architecture, llc Spencer Residence Porch

Award of Excellence Specialty and/or Details Under 50K Delbert Adams Construction Group Stately Front Entrance Award of Excellence Addition 100K - 150K Wall To Wall Construction, LLC Walters Project

Award of Excellence Bathroom/s Remodel 100K - 150K Owings Brothers Contracting Co. Inc. Hawkshead Project

Award of Excellence Whole House 400K – 500K A. Lohmeyer Contractors, LLC Hogg Project

Award of Excellence Addition 325K -400K Rauser Professional Contracting Woodward/Borges Award of Excellence Addition 251K - 300K Wall To Wall Construction, LLC O’Brien Project

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Sponsors Silver KC Company/Pella Windows Bronze Chesapeake Home Magazine Injured Workers Insurance Fund (IWIF) KC Company/Pella Windows Reico Kitchen & Bath Saratoga Insurance Susquehanna Bank TW Perry Event Lynch Construction

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Matthew Gurczynski 4220 Federal Hill Road Street, MD 21154 Phone: 410-692-7543 Fax: 410-692-7543 www.bristolconstruction-llc.com Builder - Small Volume

David Dows 9405 Annapolis Road Lanham, MD 20706 Phone: 301-306-3091 Fax: 301-306-3092 www.abconsultants.com Professional Services - Engineering & Technical

Sponsor: Samantha Kerr, The Rachuba Group

Sponsor: Scott Armiger, Orchard Development Corporation

Bristol Construction LLC

AB Consultants, Inc.

Finish Werks, LLC Harris Woodward 8600 Foundry Street Savage Mill Box 2053 Savage, MD 20763 Phone: 410-514-6081 Fax: 410-510-1990 www.finishwerks.com Builder - Custom

American Paving Fabrics

Govans Ecumenical Development

Anarex Inc.

Jim Grande 5513 York Road Baltimore, MD 21212 Phone: 410-433-2442 Fax: 410-433-4834 www.gedco.org Developer Sponsor: Chickie Grayson, Enterprise Homes, Inc.

Michael Werner 303 Najoles Road, Suite 114 Millersville, MD 21108-2506 Phone: 410-987-6901 Fax: 410-987-0589 Professional Services - Engineering & Technical

Kevin McGrath 6910 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Conner Road Hanover, MD 21076 Phone: 410-379-2209 Fax: 410-796-0272 www.americanpavingfabrics.com Subcontractor - Paving

Sponsor: Eliot Powell, Whitehall Development, LLC

B & D Environmental Services Merritt Properties LLC Michael Lopata 2066 Lord Baltimore Drive Baltimore, MD 21244 Phone: 410-298-2600 Fax: 410-298-9644 www.merrittproperties.com Developer

Jackie Colestock 7678 Quarterfield Road, Suite 102 Glen Burnie, MD 21061 Phone: 410-863-5901 Fax: 410-863-8844 Professional Services - Engineering & Technical Sponsor: Eliot Powell, Whitehall Development, LLC

Seawall Development Company

Deming Brothers, Inc.

Evan Morville 2601 Norht Howard Street, Suite 100 Baltimore, MD 21218 Phone: 443-602-7514 Fax: 443-602-7519 www.seawalldevelopment.com Developer

Douglas Deming 9-I Gwynns Mill Court Owings Mills, MD 21117 Phone: 410-581-7070 Fax: 410-581-7071 Subcontractor - Insulation & Drywall

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Dynamic Properties & Contracting, Inc. Rob Woelpper 400 Stewart Avenue Arnold, MD 21012 Phone: 410-268-3333 www.dynamicprops.com Remodeler

Flatiron Contracting LLC David Dagati 37 Henry Avenue Nottingham, MD 21236 Phone: 410-661-0440 Fax: 410-668-4051 www.flatironcontracting.com Remodeler

Hodes, Pessin & Katz P.A. Michael Leaf 139 North Main St., Suite 100 BelAir, MD 21014 Phone: 410-893-2333 Fax: 410-832-5629 Professional Services - Legal

Integrity Building Systems Jere Brill 2435 Housels Run Road Milton, PA 17847 Phone: 570-522-3600 Fax: 570-522-0089 www.integritybuild.com Supplier - Modular Homes Sponsor: Susan R. Songy-Owens, Builderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Advantage, LLC

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M.J. Wells & Associates, Inc.

Rita St. Clair Associates Inc.

Nancy Randall 170 Jennifer Road, Suite 260 Annapolis, MD 21401 Phone: 410-266-5723 Fax: 410-266-9189 www.mjwells.com Professional Services - Engineering & Technical

Brian Thim 1009 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: 410-752-1313 Fax: 410-752-1335 www.ritastclair.com Professional Services - Interior Design

Sponsor: Eliot Powell, Whitehall Development, LLC

Sponsor: Samantha Kerr, The Rachuba Group

Royal Gutter Service Miles & Stockbridge, P.C. William Erskine 10490 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 300 Columbia, MD 21044 Phone: 410-381-6000 Fax: 410-381-6430 www.milesstockbridge.com

Kevin King 7640-B Airpark Road Gaithersburg, MD 20879 Phone: 301-947-3950 Fax: 301-947-3952 Subcontractor - Roofing & Gutters Sponsor: D. Scott Peterson, Bozzuto Homes, Inc.

NDG Communications, Inc. Thomas Nelson 105 Centennial Street, Ste K LaPlata, MD 20646 Phone: 301-392-1845 Fax: 301-392-1847 www.ndgcommunications.com Professional Services - Advertising & Marketing

Verizon Enhanced Communities

Sponsor: D. Scott Peterson, Bozzuto Homes, Inc.

Bill King 12901 Worldgate Drive Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703-375-4749 Fax: 888-412-9731 www.verizon.com/communities Professional Services Communication & IT Sys.

Pat Scherer & Associates

Sponsor: Scott Armiger, Orchard Development Corporation

Patricia Scherer 690 Mesquite Road Severn, MD 21144 Phone: 410-320-3213 Professional Services - Advertising & Marketing

Polk Audio Al Baron 5601 Metro Drive Baltimore, MD 21215 Phone: 410-764-5202 Fax: 410-358-2870 www.polkaudio.com Supplier - Audio & Video

Purple Cherry Architects Terrie Bartos Eckert One Melvin Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401 Phone: 410-990-1700 Fax: 410-990-1704 www.purplecherry.com Professional Services - Architecture & Drafting Sponsor: Michael Baldwin, Baldwin Homes, Inc.

Verizon Wireless Richard Coleman 1420-G Joh Avenue Baltimore, MD 21227 Phone: 410-303-8100 Fax: 240-568-1359 www.vzw.com/b2b Professional Services Communication & IT Sys. Sponsor: Richard Pezzullo, Koch Homes, Inc.

Watson Sales & Marketing Inc. Bryan Watson 47 Nell Street Hopwood, PA 15445 Phone: 724-439-2964 Fax: 724-439-1622 Professional Services - Advertising & Marketing

Wire Tech Benjamin Laughman P.O. Box 8666 Gaithersburg, MD 20898 Phone: 301-788-8709 Fax: 240-668-9827 Subcontractor - Electrical & Structural Wiring

Rain Flow USA Inc. Brian Groth 19360 Ten Mile Eastpointe, MI 48021 Phone: 586-773-4476 Fax: 586-772-3721 www.rainflowusa.com Supplier - Roofing & Gutters Sponsor: Leslie Rosenthal, Dale Thompson Builders, Inc

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green building GETTING TO GREEN – STEP THREE

Set a Goal BY H. ALAN MOONEY, P.E.

1. Establish a baseline

2. Become informed 3. Set a goal 4. Identify an advisor 5. Focus on the fundamentals 6. Check your own operation

39 66 93 119

2. Resource Efficiency

45 79 113 146

3. Energy Efficiency

30 60 100 120

4. Water Efficiency

14 26 41 60

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1. Lot Design

SILVER

CATEGORY

BRONZE

EMERALD

Your Checklist for Getting to GREEN.

5. 36 65 100 140 Environmental Quality 6. Homeowner 8 Education

10 11 12

s you know, the Home Builders Association of Maryland, has started the Maryland Residential Green Building Council to highlight the commitment of individual HBAM members to Green Building and the National Green Building Standard. The first training session will be in January, around the time you are reading this issue. I have the privilege of presenting that session and hope to see many of you there. During that two day training we will be covering many of the items I have discussed in this series of articles and other information so that you can begin to implement your own green building program. In this recent series, we have been discussing these key points to consider as you develop your own Green Building program and position it to qualify you for MRGBC membership and NGBS certification of your projects.

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DESCRIPTION

4.1

Indoor/outdoor water use

4.1.1

But, getting back to step three Step 3 Set a goal – As Tom Peters (In Search of

Excellence) and others have said, what gets measured gets done. So, set a goal. First, what level of certification do you want to achieve? What did you learn from step one? At which level are your existing homes? Here is the table for the NGBS standards. Choose the level you want to achieve (Figure 1). As an example of the process, let’s say you want to achieve a silver rating for your first NGBS certified house. For that, you need 26 points in the water efficiency category (Number 4, Figure 1) and 100 points in optional (Number 7, Figure 1). From the table back in March/April 2007, Volume 49, Issue 2 on Water Efficiency (Figure 2), we noted the following opportunities in the water efficiency category. To get 26 points plus another 15 points in the optional category, here is what I would suggest. POINTS

VERIFIED BY

On demand water heater, point of use

Installer Installer

4.1.2

Water heater within 30 feet (pipe run) of all bathrooms and kitchen

7. Optional

50 100 100 100

4.1.3

ENERGY STAR water conserving appliances

7 per appliance Installer

TOTALS

222 406 558 697

4.1.4

Water efficient shower head, < 2.5 gpm

2 per fixture

Installer

4.1.5

Water efficient faucets, < 2.2 gpm

2 per fixture

Installer

4.1.6

Ultra low flow toilets

4–6

Installer

4.1.7

Low volume, non-spray irrigation systems

Installer

4.1.8

Zoned irrigation systems

Installer

4.1.9

Weather based irrigation control

Installer

4.1.10

Collect and use rainwater, as permitted by local code

Installer

4.1.11

Innovative wastewater technology, as permitted by local code

Submit plans for approval

4.2

Innovative options

4.2.1

Controls to enable intermittent on/off operation

Installer

4.2.2

Separate and re-use gray water, as permitted by local code

Installer

4.2.3

Composting or waterless toilets as permitted by local code

Installer

Figure 1. Threshold Point Ratings for Green Buildings, NGBS, 2008

Figure 2. Water efficiency green building opportunities. 22

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Four Energy Star appliances, two water efficient shower heads and a compact layout so the water heater is close the bathrooms and kitchen. That’s exactly 41 points, my target and easily done. Now, you should do the same thing for each of the other categories. Space does not permit doing that here but listed below are the issues when we discussed the other categories, so you can begin to build your checklist as to how you will get to your goal. You may reference past issues of Mid-Atlantic Builder for more information on each of the categories to identify where you stand (Figure 3).

What gets measured gets done. Set a goal. You can adjust your goal later, as you gain experience. What’s important now is to identify how you will get to your chosen rating for your first NGBS certified house.

And don’t forget….

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Just being a Green Builder will not distinguish you from the crowd. Being a quality builder, with a reputation (your signature) for honest, professional service who embraces Green Construction Standards is needed to assure your long term success. ■ Criterium Engineers has specialized in residential construction for more than 50 years, with more than 60 offices in more than 30 states. We have evaluated more than 750,000 buildings. H. Alan Mooney, P.E, President of Criterium Engineers, is a licensed, Professional Engineer in 8 states, with more than 35 years experience and has been the author and presenter for various NAHB programs, mostly on construction quality. For more information, please visit www.criterium-engineers.com and www.criterium-quality.com.

Overview of all categories July/August 2006, Vol. 48, Issue 4 Lot Design, Preparation and Development November/December 2006, Vol. 48, Issue 6 Resource Efficiency January/February 2007, Vol. 49, Issue 1 Energy Efficiency March/April 2007, Vol. 49, Issue 2 Water Efficiency May/June 2007, Vol. 49, Issue 3 Indoor Environmental Quality July/August 2007, Vol. 49, Issue 4 Homeowner Education and Awareness Figure 3. Categories in past issues of Mid-Atlantic Builder.

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energyefficiency BGE Smart Energy Savers ProgramSM In today’s economy, many people are looking for ways to reduce their energy use through home improvement projects. Baltimore Gas and Electrics (BGE) Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Program offers a comprehensive, whole-house approach to improving an existing home’s energy efficiency, comfort and safety. The program provides rebates to customers, as well as job-completion incentive payments to participating contractors. Commonly recommended Home Performance energy efficiency improvements include: Sealing air leaks and adding insulation: Many homes are poorly insulated and some older homes have no insulation at all. Properly installed insulation in attics, walls and floors provides for more even temperatures throughout the house. This results in a quieter, more comfortable living environment that is less costly to heat and cool.

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Sealing and insulating ductwork: Many homes have leaky ductwork and poor air flow, resulting in uncomfortable rooms. Contractors can seal a home’s ducts and balance the duct system to optimize air flow to all rooms. Insulating ductwork in attics and crawl spaces can also reduce energy usage and increase comfort. Improving heating and cooling systems: Where the heat pump, furnace, or air conditioner is more than 10 years old, it is typically beneficial to replace it with a unit that is ENERGY STAR qualified and properly sized. Installed correctly, high-efficiency units can help save on heating and cooling costs and make homes more comfortable year-round. Rebates are available from the BGE Smart Energy Savers ProgramSM.

Upgrading lighting and appliances: The energy used by lighting and appliances can account for up to 40 percent of a home’s total energy consumption. As a result, ENERGY STAR-qualified products such as refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers, dishwashers, room air conditioners and compact fluorescent light bulbs are recommended. Rebates are available from the BGE Smart Energy Savers ProgramSM. BGE also offers incentives for home builders that participate in the BGE ENERGY STAR for New Homes Program. This program requires new homes to be built to the EPA ENERGY STAR standards. In addition to financial incentives ranging from $400 to $1,525 per new home, this program provides marketing and technical support for participating builders. More information about BGE’s programs can be found at BGESmartEnergy.com. ■

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industrynews Orchard Development Corp Project Receives Federal TCAP Funds Orchard Development Corporation completed the acquisition of the Chesapeake Apartments, a 184-unit multifamily apartment development located approximately 20 miles southwest of Washington, DC, in Dumfries, VA. The property will be completely renovated and made available as affordable rentals under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program, and was the first project in Virginia to receive funding through HUD’s Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP), made possible by the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009. “Enhanced amenities combined with a close proximity to schools, services, employment centers and public transportation will contribute favorably to the desirability of this rehabilitated property,” said Armiger. Chesapeake Apartments will be available to residents with incomes at or below 60 percent of the area median income (AMI). The proposed rehabilitation and upgrades will equal nearly $36,380 per unit in total construction costs. For more information, visit www.orcharddevelopment.com.

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New Employees at Delbert Adams Construction Group Delbert Adams Construction Group, a Baltimore based builder has recently added two new employees, Ken Barron and Tony Ferreira, to their team. Both men have a strong service, carpentry and construction background and will be positioned to work for the newest division, Gold Seal Services, a residential, commercial and institutional service and maintenance business. ■

Maryland Community Builders Foundation launches new website The Maryland Community Builders Foundation has launched their new website at www.buildingindustryfoundation.org. The site offers industry professionals a place where they can easily sign up to donate time and/or materials, share their projects for promotional purposes and view the latest projects undertaken by the Foundation. The site also includes a form that allows those in need to request assistance. Please visit today and find out how you can join us in giving back to the communities in which we work and live.

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