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The North Peninsula Building Association represents builders and associates of the building industry. We advocate constant improvement of building and business practices to provide quality construction in our community.
Vol. 6, Issue 2
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PO Box 748 • 3430 E. Highway 101, Ste. #1, Port Angeles, WA 98362
February 2013
Expo is on its way! Dust off the paint brushes and get your pruning shears sharpened … spring is almost here. And a surefire way to know that the daffodils will be popping up is the arrival of the NPBA Building, Remodeling and Energy Expo, brought to you in partnership with the Clallam County PUD. On Saturday and Sunday, April 6-7, the Sequim High School gym will be transformed into a bevy of booths, stuffed to the brim with the latest and greatest home innovation ideas. From remodels to new construction, interior renovations to exterior design, spas, heating, retro-fitting, energy-efficient living and everything in between, you will find what you are looking for at the Expo. Not only does our show boast some of the best and brightest building industry professionals, it also offers you BIG WINNINGS! Make sure you come down to the show, Saturday between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and enter to win one of FOUR $250 Gift Certificates from Angeles Millwork and Hartnagel Building Supply. Be watching in the upcoming weeks for more details on our demonstrations and other exhibitor information. You also can find us on the web at www. sequimexpo.com. If you would like to find out about exhibiting at the show, contact Amanda Bacon at the NPBA office at 452-8160 or e-mail her at Amanda@ npba.info.
2013 NPBA Board of Directors Installed
Past President Kevin Russell, of Clawson Construction, installs 2013 President Garret DelaBarre. From left are 2nd VP and State Director Greg McCarry, Westerra Homes; 1st VP Bill Feeley, Feeley Construction; Treasurer Julie Myers, First Federal; Immediate Past President and State Director Rick Gross, Estes Builders; Kevin Russell; Life Director Bill Roberds, Excel Utility Construction; President Garret DelaBarre, DelaBarre Construction; Builder Director Scott Schwagler, J &J Construction; Associate Directors Tracy Gudgel, Zenovic & Associates; Dan Donovan, Allform Welding; and Kelly Raymond, Cherry Creek Mortgage. Not pictured are Secretary & State Director Annie O’Rourke, Drafting Solutions; and Builder Directors Larry Hanna and Mark Smith. The NPBA Board looks forward to serving you in 2013!
February is National Designation Month By Garret DelaBarre, DelaBarre Construction, President, North Peninsula Building Association Buying a new home or remodeling your existing house is not a decision many families take lightly. Not only is buying a home a significant financial expenditure, your home has strong emotional ties as well. For many families, homeownership is the most valued long-term investment they’ll ever make and it builds a sense of pride, accomplishment and stability. So it’s not a job you want to entrust to someone who may not have the training or experience to do the job right. One way you can achieve confidence in your selection of a builder or remodeler is if they have earned a professional designation from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). NAHB offers comprehensive training programs to builders, remodelers and other industry specialists that lead to professional credentials in specific topic areas. The professional designations in NAHB’s program are aimed at helping home builders and remodelers improve their skills, advance their careers and to recognize industry expertise and commitment to professional growth for the home building industry. Some of the professional designations builders
and remodelers can earn include: Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) Graduate Master Builder (GMB) Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) Graduate Master Remodeler (GMR) Certified Green Professional™ (CGP) Master Certified Green Professional (Master CGP) Earning an NAHB professional designation is a challenging and enriching process. Designation students learn the latest technology, building methods and business practices through a series of relevant courses taught by expert instructors. In addition to the required courses, they stay current by investing in continuing education to keep abreast of the latest building techniques and emerging industry trends, and to maintain their active designations. For example, choosing a professional who has earned the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation ensures that your remodeler will know how to address common age-related barriers. They will modify your home so that you, or an elderly resident of your home, will be safe and comfortable by widening doors to accommodate wheelchairs or other mobility aids, installing shower bars to improve safety and
making other modifications. Builders or remodelers who have earned designations also will perform the work to the latest safety standards. If you live in a house built before 1978, federal law requires that contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes must be certified and follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. Home buyers and owners can be confident that a credentialed professional has superior training, practical experience and in-depth knowledge. Designation-earners are qualified specialists who are ready to meet your specific needs, have passed rigorous coursework and are committed to being among the best in the business. Each year, hundreds of builders and remodelers from around the country make the effort to earn professional credentials. To find out more about what builders and remodelers who have earned designations can do to help you achieve your housing goals, go to nahb.org/forconsumers and select Work with a Certified Professional. To locate a professional in the Clallam County area who has earned an NAHB designation, go to nahb.org/designationsdirectory or contact the North Peninsula Building Association.
Vol. 6, Issue 2
February 2013
Thank you to the following renewing members! Angeles Communications Inc. Capacity Provisioning Inc. Green Crow Properties H2O Plumbing Contractors In Graphic Detail LLC J. Grice Construction Jarmuth Electric Inc. JDG Construction Inc. Modern Drywall Peninsula Heat Company Penny Creek Quarry LLC RJ Services Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce S-N-S Roofing LLC Thomas Building Center Tim’s Custom Cabinets, Inc. Town & Country Post Frame Buildings
Dear Donna Donna L. Knifsend
Dear Donna: I have a written contract that I make clients sign before starting each project. I recently was advised that I could not lien the property when I was not paid because I failed to provide a disclosure to the homeowner. Is this correct? Answer: Yes, if your contract was (a) for the repair, alteration or construction of four or fewer residential units or accessory structures on such residential property when the bid or contract price totals $1,000 or more; or (b) for the repair, alteration or construction of a commercial building when the bid or contract price totals $1,000 or more but less than $60,000 (RCW 18.27.114), you must provide a disclosure notice to the customer. This disclosure is in addition to any other consumer notices that are required to be
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given. Furthermore, contractors must get the disclosure notice signed by the customer and retain a copy for at least three years. Sample forms are available on the Labor and Industry website.
Dear Donna: I would like my staff to solve problems without running to me every time there is a disagreement in the company. It feels like I am a referee rather than a contractor. Any suggestions? Answer: Yes. I suggest that you download the free 71-page pdf e-book on my website www.lawsuit-prevention.com which includes tips and techniques for dispute resolution and conflict management. To start your employees in the right direction, consider the following steps to problem solving: 1. Identify/define the problem. 2. Clarify the desired outcomes. 3. Gather the necessary information. 4. Generate all ideas for possible solutions. 5. Select mutual options geared toward the desired outcome. 6. Implement mutually agreed upon solutions. 7. Evaluate the results.
Basics of Facebook: Getting Started Class offered March 6, 5-8 p.m.
At the January membership meeting, Michael Howe presented a program: “Social Media, what is it and why it should matter to you.” If you missed the presentation but want to learn more about how to use this free and easy marketing tool, then plan to attend this class. What you will learn: Best practices for managing your Facebook page. You also will leave the class with a functioning Facebook page for your business and a plan for maintaining an active presence on Facebook. Participants also are going to be encouraged to meet as a group after the class on a monthly basis to help each other monitor their plans. If you would like to attend, e-mail faleana@npba.info to register. Cost for the three-hour class is $30 and class size is limited to 10.
Vol. 6, Issue 2
And NOW … the NPBA presents our FEBRUARY Monthly
Membership Profile!
Spring is on its way and you’re getting ready to re-paint the inside of your home. You are picturing a buttercream yellow living room, complete with white crown molding and gingham check window treatments. Your husband is dead set on Mossy Oak and wood paneling to go with the antlers he wants to hang on the walls. You are in need of expert color matching and "couples color mediation" at Sherwin-Williams in Sequim. At Sherwin-Williams, Brian Estrada and his expert team of color “mixologists” will work with you on combining both senses of style into one beautiful masterpiece. They even will do an in-home color consultation with you. It doesn’t matter if you’re a big contractor or a do-it-yourselfer. Each person who walks through their doors is greeted with old-fashioned customer service and an attention to detail that is unmatched on the Olympic Peninsula. Since 1866, Sherwin-Williams has been creating custom colors and stains and is the oldest manufacturer of paint products in the world. Brian and his team in Sequim take upholding the Sherwin-Williams legacy as an honor and responsibility. Brian is very excited to have worked closely with Habitat for Humanity and other charitable organizations to give back to the community that he loves so much. Sherwin-Williams is proud to be a part of the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce and has been an active member with the NPBA for two years. Look them up on Facebook under “Sherwin-Williams Sequim” and visit their website at www.sherwin-williams.com or the store at 1400 W. Washington St., Ste. 109. For your chance to appear in this section, attend one of our many events and enter your name into a drawing.
Join us for the NPBA's 4th Annual Bowling Bash! When: Saturday, February 23, 6:00 pm Where: Laurel Lanes in Port Angeles Get your team together and join us for some fun at our annual bowling tournament! Don't have a full team? Give us a call at 452-8160 and we'll place you on one! Cost is $12 per person and includes pizza, soda, shoe rental and lots of fun prizes! Sponsorships are available! Check out NPBA.info's calendar of events for more information. We look forward to seeing you there!
February 2013
Calendar of Events Feb. 20 Feb. 23 Feb. 23-24 Feb 25-27 March 14 March 28 April 6-7 April 20
Health care Reform Seminar, Gardiner Community Center, 4-6 p.m. 4th Annual Bowling Tournament, Laurel Lanes, 6 p.m. NPBA & Built Green Clallam at KONP Home Show BIAW Winter Board of Directors Meeting, Olympia Board of Directors meeting General Membership Meeting 16th Annual Building, Remodeling & Energy Expo Surplus Sale
CODE CORNER Clallam and Jefferson County, Port Angeles, Port Townsend, Sequim, Juan de Fuca Chapter of ICC
Let’s talk about decks If a deck is over 30 inches above the finished grade (lawn, bark dust, gravel, etc.) it must have guardrails that extend 36 inches above the walking surface. The make-up of the railing system must prevent a 4-inch sphere or ball from passing through at any point. In addition to the distance between the pickets or balusters, there are structural minimums. The code requires that the guardrail be able to withstand 200 pounds of load at any point in any direction along the top and the in-fill components (the balusters, bottom rail, etc.) to withstand 50 pounds applied horizontally. Next time the discussion will focus on the required attachment to the building.
Vol. 6, Issue 2
February 2013
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HEALTH CARE REFORM
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Topic: Employer Mandate – “Play or Pay Penalty” Background: Employer Mandate to Provide Affordable Health Insurance Options
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(360) 460-0392 Pam Boyd became a professional painter after a 1990 storm flooded her house. She repainted her home as part of the restoration and realized this was something she enjoyed doing. She started out by taking side work, then “just kept going.” Pam says she “loves the instant gratification of taking something in need of TLC, and turning it into something really nice.” After several years, Pam hired a small crew to help with painting projects for real estate and rental companies that “require a lot of scraping and prep work.” Currently she manages a crew of two to seven depending on the season and the size of the projects which include almost anything “inside and out” – residential, commercial, new construction, rentals and remodels. Recent projects include painting “just about everything” at the new Border Patrol building, and painting the exterior of the historic Dungeness Schoolhouse. “Job well done! You and your crew When asked what she enjoys most, transformed our cozy family home Pam replied, “The very best part into it’s former hey days appearance. is meeting and getting to know the Thank you!” ~ Eva Long people I work for.” As for projects, “there’s a season for everything. Interiors are great because they involve design work and coloring a client’s personal world. I enjoy staining and applying different finishes to woodwork and trim which looks so beautiful and feels so smooth when finished. Then I enjoy being outdoors during the summer and giving a facelift to homes and offices in our community.” Pam also enjoys “working with an enthusiastic crew that is eager to continue to learn. Painting is a skill they can use for the rest of their lives.” Pam appreciates the friendly customer service she receives at Hartnagel and Angeles Millwork, and she’s “glad that Parker Paint is available in Port Angeles. It’s an excellent paint that I’ve been able to rely on for years.”
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The Play or Pay penalty which begins in 2014, states that large employers (those employing 50 or more full-time equivalent employees) will be subject to a penalty if one or more full-time employees receives a tax credit or cost-sharing reduction (a “Subsidy”) and purchases coverage through the statebased exchanges due to one of the following conditions: 1. The employer doesn’t offer coverage, or 2. The coverage offered by the employer either does not provide minimum value or is unaffordable to the employee.
2013 NPBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF Garret DelaBarre, DelaBarre Construction President Annie O’Rourke, Drafting Solutions Secretary/State Director Julie Myers, First Federal Treasurer Bill Feeley, Feeley Construction 1st Vice President Greg McCarry, Westerra Homes 2nd Vice President Rick Gross, Estes Builders LLC Immediate Past President/State Director Mark Smith, Mark Smith State Director Larry Hanna, LP Hanna Construction Builder Director Scott Schwagler, J & J Construction Builder Director/State Director Dan Donovan, Allform Welding, Inc. Associate Director Tracy Gudgel, Zenovic & Associates Associate Director Kelly Raymond, Cherry Creek Mortgage Associate Director Roger Wheeler, RJ Services, Inc. Associate Director Bill Roberds, Excel Utility Construction Inc. Life Director
If an employer fails to offer coverage; a $2,000 annual penalty (calculated monthly at $166.67) is assessed for every full-time employee purchasing subsidized coverage through the exchange – minus the first 30 employees. If an employer offers coverage but the coverage is deemed “unaffordable” or does not meet minimum essential coverage; a $3,000 per employee (calculated monthly at $250) that purchases subsidized coverage through the exchange. The BIAW Health Insurance team will continue to provide your company a resource to navigate the changing environment of health care and health insurance. Feel free to contact us with any questions that you may have:
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More questions? NPBA will be hosting a FREE Navigating Your Health Care Reform workshop on February 20 at the Gardiner Community Center. To register, call Amanda at BIAW 1-800228-4229 or register online at: http://bit. ly/X1ktTY. There is no charge to attend but registration is required-class is open to members and non-members.