NC Builder November 2008 Issue by North Carolina Home Builders Association

The official magazine of the North Carolina Home Builders Association

Vol. 38, No. 10, November 2008

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V ol . 38, N o . 10, N ovember 2008

The official magazine of the North Carolina Home Builders Association

2005 Communicator Award Winner

Dedicated to the advancement of the home building industry, North Carolina Builder (ISSN 1552-8685) is published monthly for the members of the North Carolina Home Builders Association, P.O. Box 99090, Raleigh, N.C. 27624-9090. (800) 662-7129 • http://www.nchba.com Mike Carpenter Executive Vice President and General Counsel

Changing of the guard

Join your fellow NCHBA members in Durham Dec. 10-11 for the fourth quarter board meeting and installation of officers.

Attendees soar to new heights at Expo

The sixth annual 21st Century Building Expo & Conference offered visitors a wealth of information, educational programs and fun along the way. You’ll find a complete photo review of all the activities starting on page 9. Sponsors...............................................10 Golf tournament results................ 13 Prize winners......................................15

Floors with finesse

In this issue’s product roundup, check out the new trends in “green” flooring being offered by a variety of manufacturers.

A STARS-spangled evening

Warming to the patriotic theme, members from across the state were honored for their achievements during the annual STARS Awards Gala.

Contents 2. 5. 6. 20. 23. 23. 24. 36.

President’s Message Capitol Insider Code Corner Build-Pac Contributors Spike Member Update Spike of the Month Knowledge Builder NCHBA News

On the cover: Highcroft Village netted Impact Properties Group the Super Star Award for Best Detached Community of the Year.

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Paul Wilms Director of Government Affairs

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Lisa Martin Director of Regulatory Affairs

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Robert Privott Director of Codes and Construction rprivott@nchba.org Jessica Hayes Director of Political Affairs

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Kathryn Atkinson Director of Membership Services katkinson@nchba.org Deborah Alford Director of Exhibitions and Education

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Tracie Garrett Director of Exhibitor Services

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Kep Paylor Vocational Education

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Linda Hall Controller

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Erin Jones Manager of Political Operations

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Heather Crews Director of Communications and Managing Editor

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Wendy Spaziani Assistant Education Coordinator wspaziani@nchba.org To be named Receptionist

Advertising Sales Executive Sharon Freeman (888) 364-5271 freemanfour4@cox.net Graphic Designer

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Acceptance of advertising in North Carolina Builder does not imply endorsement of the product or service by NCHBA. Opinions expressed in articles are those of the authors and people quoted and not necessarily those of NCHBA, nor does mention of specific products in editorial content imply endorsement by NCHBA. No material may be reproduced for further publication without the express permission of the association. North Carolina Builder is published for the principals and employees of all member firms of the North Carolina Home Builders Association Affiliated with the Association and its receipt is included in the membership fee. National of Home Builders. North Carolina Builder is published monthly except for January. Since the mailing list used by North Carolina Builder is compiled according to membership records, address corrections should be directed to your local association. Nonmember subscriptions are available from the publisher for $30 a year. Dues paid to NCHBA are not deductible as charitable contributions for income tax purposes. However, they may be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses subject to restrictions imposed as a result of association lobbying activities. NCHBA estimates that the nondeductible portion of your 2008 dues — the portion that is allocable to lobbying — is 23 percent.

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President’s Message

2008 NCHBA Leadership

by Ray Rhodes, 2008 NCHBA President

President Ray Rhodes President-Elect Frank Wiesner First Vice President Lyle Gardner Secretary/Treasurer Rick Shields Executive Vice President Mike Carpenter Immediate Past President & NAHB Executive Committee State Representative Paul Mullican NAHB Executive Committee Rick Judson Vice President, Region I Joe Tarascio Vice President, Region II Glenn Morrison Vice President, Region III Warren Smith Vice President, Region IV Ralph Doggett Vice President, Region V Jim Graves Vice President, Region VI Brian Robinett Vice President, Region VII Erik Anderson Vice President, Region VIII Darrel Hamilton Vice President, Region IX Marty-Jo Wilson Vice President, Region X Zac Koenig Presidential Appointee Mike Gerber Presidential Appointee Rick Miller Presidential Appointee Kathy Craven-Snodgrass Chair, Associate Members Committee Pamla Pekrun President, EO/ES Council Tim Minton President, Professional Women in Building Dava Brown

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Being thankful

s we move into the time of year when the temperature cools and the air feels fresh, we begin to look forward to celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday. I remember as a youngster, this was a day when we would go out hunting in the morning and return by lunch for a wonderful Thanksgiving meal with turkey, ham and all the delicious desserts one could possibly hold. Back then this was the norm and part of my family tradition for generations. As I reminisce, I wonder Rhodes if I told my mother “thank you” enough for all the hard work and love that went into each incredible meal, as it was surely her way of saying “thank you and I love you.” Does this remind you of anyone or any one group of people? What about the dedicated members of NCHBA? Through the years we have had great leadership, who never received a dime of pay, and yet they sacrificed their time and effort to make sure our association is the very best it can be. It is precisely because of this dedication that we have become the strongest and largest state association in the federation. Today we face many struggles and challenges, some greater than others. However, this environment is affecting all of us in varying degrees. Still, in the background, are those fighting for our industry. United, these leaders will provide stability and help right the ship. Our association has not faltered; in fact, these turbulent times have even ignited the passion and dedication that drive us to protect our interests and our business. As the saying goes, “when the times get tough, the tough get going.” Well, I think it’s time we all say “thank you” to those who work so hard for us — our staff at NCHBA. They have worked endless hours, quietly and without complaint, in seemingly thankless positions to make sure everything runs smoothly. Please join me in a standing ovation for those responsible for our success at the 21st Century Building Expo & Conference; for the legislative team who fights for our rights at the General Assembly; for the executive officers who travel the state to help the local associations, remaining ever diligent and portraying a positive attitude throughout the state; and for countless others.

Thank you, thank you and thank you! This Thanksgiving season let’s pay a little more attention to those who take care of our NCHBA and the needs we all share. We have our own family, that is true, and yet we have a great family within NCHBA. Please take a moment and say “thank you, God, for my family, my friends and my NCHBA family.” Say a prayer for our members and our leadership. Please also pray for our country, for now more than ever we need inspired leadership to pull us out of this crisis that has befallen us. Be thankful for what you have, who you have around you, and pray God’s blessings on us all.

Sincerely at your service . . .

Ray

Reserve your seat now!

NCHBA to install officers Dec. 10-11 in Durham The North Carolina Home Builders Association Installation of Officers will be held at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham Dec. 10-11. After scheduled committee meetings during the first day, evening festivities will begin with a welcome reception at 6 p.m. At 6:30 p.m. members will enjoy a banquet dinner. The evening will culminate in the passing of the gavel from 2008 President Ray Rhodes of Sanford to 2009 President Frank Wiesner of Durham, the association’s 45th president. In addition to the installation of the new state officers, members of the North Carolina Professional Women in Building, trustees of the North Carolina Builder Institute and officers for the Local Executive Officers Council and Elected Secretaries will take their oaths of office, beginning a new year of service to the association. The two-day event, which will end Dec. 11 with an 8:30 a.m. Board of Directors meeting, is a must for those members who want to be kept abreast of issues facing North Carolina’s building industry. The cut-off date for reservations in the reserved room block at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel is Nov. 18. Please visit www.nchba.com to download the reservation form. For more information or to register for the meeting, call NCHBA at (800) 662-7129.

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Capitol Insider Nov. 4

by Paul Wilms, NCHBA Director of Government Affairs

Make a difference

ll too often it seems, Americans will cross an ocean to fight for democracy, but won’t cross the street to vote in an election. That is both tragic and dangerous, because in a democracy, decisions are made not by the majority, but by the majority of those who vote. If you don’t vote, you don’t have a say in those decisions that can directly affect you, your family and the future of your business. On Nov. 4, North Carolina voters will go to the polls to elect a President, 13 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, one U.S. Senator, a Governor and nine other members of the Council of State, 170 members of the General Assembly, one Supreme Court justice, six Court of Appeals justices, 12 Superior Court justices, 57 District Court justices, and numerous candidates for local office. Whether these races will be decided by a true majority of the state’s voters and not just by a majority of those voting is up to YOU. Policies and decisions made by elected officials can and do materially affect almost every aspect of residential construction, including a business’s bottom line. Decisions on taxes, insurance, liability, environment, worker safety, zoning and a host of other issues are made by elected officials and those they appoint at all levels of government. Accordingly, it makes sense for those most affected by those decisions to participate in deciding who makes them and to ensure that policymakers understand and appreciate just how important the housing industry is to the economy and quality of life in our state. We need to elect and re-elect to office at the federal, state and local levels of government those officials who understand the importance of safeguarding the affordability of housing. This is all the more important if our state and the nation are to emerge from the current downturn in the economy. It is critical that home builders go to the polls Nov.4 and those who derive their income directly or indirectly from residential construction do the same. In today’s political climate, home builders must serve as the new precinct captains to get their employees to the polls and to encourage their suppliers, subcontractors and associates to act accordingly. With so much riding on the results of this year’s election, every vote counts; so, it’s in your best interest to go to the polls. Only in that way will you have a say in who makes policy affecting your business and your ability to stay in business. November 2008

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Code Corner by Robert Privott, NCHBA Director of Codes and Construction Privott

North Carolina Building Code Council update

he North Carolina Building Code Council will meet Dec. 8-9, 2008 at Wake County Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, N.C. 27610. The council will hold a work session at 9 a.m., Monday, Dec. 8, followed by a public hearing at 1 p.m. The council meeting will be at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 9. The agenda for the council meeting can be found at http:// www.ncdoi.com/OSFM/Engineering/BCC/ engineering_bcc_agenda.asp. Code changes to the 2009 North Carolina Residential Code will be the focus for the next several issues of Code Corner.

North Carolina 2009 Residential Code changes (continued from October issue)

Highlights on changes between the 2006 and 2009 N.C. Residential Code CHAPTER 3: Building Planning R301.1 Application. Buildings and structures, and all parts thereof, shall be constructed to safely support all loads, including dead loads, live loads, roof loads, flood loads, snow loads, wind loads and seismic loads as prescribed by this code. The construction of buildings and structures in accordance with the provisions of this code shall result in a system that provides a complete load path that meets all requirements for the transfer of all loads from their point of origin through the load-resisting elements to the foundation. Buildings and structures constructed as prescribed by this code are deemed to comply with the requirements of this section. IRC change. Changed Section title from Design to Application and added some new wording. R301.1.1 Alternative provisions. As an alternative to the requirements in Section R301.1 the following standards are permitted subject to the limitations of this code and the limitations therein. Where engineered design is used in conjunction with these standards the design shall comply with the International Building Code. 1. American Forest and Paper Association (AF&PA) Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM). 6   North Carolina Builder

2. American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing— Prescriptive Method for One- and TwoFamily Dwellings (COFS/PM) with Supplement to Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing- Prescriptive Method for One- and TwoFamily Dwellings. IRC Change- added Supplement reference to Note 2. R301.2.1 Wind limitations. Buildings and portions thereof ….. … “Where loads for curtain walls, exterior windows, skylights, garage doors and exterior doors are not otherwise specified, the loads listed in Table R301.2(2) adjusted for height and exposure using Table R301.2(3) shall be used to determine design load performance requirements for curtain walls, roof coverings, exterior windows, skylights, garage doors and exterior doors. IRC change with N.C. amendments – 2006 N.C. Code referenced “windows, skylights and doors” only. Change added “curtain walls,” “exterior” reference for windows and doors and “garage doors.”

Table R301.2(1)

Supplement to Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing—Prescriptive Method For One- and Two-Family Dwellings. IRC Change - added Supplement reference in Note 4 (same note as in Note 2 of Section 301.1.1 Alternative provisions) R301.2.1.2 Protection of openings. Windows in buildings located in windborne debris regions shall have glazed openings protected from windborne debris. Glazed opening protection for windborne debris shall meet the requirements of the Large Missile Test of an approved impact resisting standard or ASTM E 1996 and ASTM E 1886 referenced therein. Section from IRC renamed – used to be “Internal Pressure”. Removed the allowance for design as a partially enclosed structure that was in the ’06 code. Exception: Wood structural panels with a minimum of 7/16 inch (11 mm) and a maximum span of 8 feet (2438 mm) shall be permitted for opening protection in one- and two-story buildings. Panels shall be precut so that

Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria

Subject to Damage From Roof Load

Wind Speed Seismic Weatheringa Frost Line (mph) Depth Design Category Figure 301.2(4)

301.2(2)

Moderate

12”

Termitec

Decay

Winter Design Temp

Moderate - Heavy

Ice Barrier UnderLayment Required

Moderate

Local

Flood Air Freezing Index Hazardb

Local

Mean Annual Temp Local

For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kN/m2, 1 mile per hour = 1.609 km/h. a. Weathering may require a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code. The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C 34, C 55, C 62, C 73, C 90, C 129, C 145, C 216 or C 652. d. b. The Jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with (a) the date of the jurisdiction’s entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoptions of the first code or ordinance for management of flood hazard areas), (b) the date(s) of the currently effective FIRM and FBFM, or other flood hazard map adopted by the community, as may be amended. c. Protection is required in all of NC per section R320.

IRC change - Added footnote C to Termite column indicating treatment required for all of North Carolina. “Decay” column deleted. Section 319 no longer refers to decay map;“Ice Shield Underlayment” column changed to “Ice Barrier Underlayment;” R301.2.1.1 Design criteria … 4. American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing— Prescriptive Method for One- and Twofamily Dwellings (COFS/PM) with

they shall be attached to the framing surround ing the opening containing the product with the glazed opening. Panels shall be secured with the attachment hardware provided. Attachments shall be designed to resist the component and cladding loads determined in accordance with either Table R301.2(2) or Section 1609.6.5 of the International Building Code. Attachment in accordance with Table R301.2.1.2 is permitted for buildings with a mean roof height of 33 feet November 2008

(10 058 mm) or less where wind speeds do not exceed 130 miles per hour (58 m/s). IRC change - hardware sentence added and 33 foot max sentence added. TABLE R301.2.1.2 WINDBORNE DEBRIS PROTECTION FASTENING SCHEDULE FOR WOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL (see facing page) c. Fasteners shall be long enough to penetrate through the exterior wall covering and a minimum of 11/4 inches into wood wall framing and a minimum of 11/4 inches into concrete block or concrete, and into steel framing a mini mum of 3 exposed threads. Fasteners shall be located a minimum of 2 1/2 inches from the edge of concrete block or concrete. d. Where screws are attached to masonry or masonry/ stucco, they shall be attached using vibrationresistant anchors having a minimum ultimate withdrawal capacity of 490 pounds. IRC change - New footnotes c and d were added. R301.2.4 Floodplain construction. Buildings and structures constructed in whole or in part in flood hazard areas (including A or V Zones) as established in Table R301.2(1) shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Section R324. New language added from IRC.

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Table R301.2(5) GROUND SNOW LOAD TABLE DELETED Table R301.5 Minimum Uniformly Distributed Live Loads (in pounds per square foot) USE

Live Load

Attics with storageh

Attics without storage

Decksg

Exterior balconies

Fire escapes

Guardrails and handrails

200

Guardrails in-fill componentsf

Passenger vehicle garagesa

50a

Rooms other tham sleeping rooms

Sleeping rooms

Stairs

40c

Added several different footnotes to the table to better explain the condition or application such as: • Note g - What makes attic area useable for storage; • Note h - Unfinished attics accessible by fixed stairs need to be designed with sleeping area floor loads

• Note i - A special requirement for glazing used in guards and handrail assemblies to be designed with a higher safety factor. R302.2 Zero Lot Line Separation.Where perpetual, plated, and recorded easements create a non-buildable minimum fire separation distance of at least 10 feet between structures on adjacent properties, the one-hour fire resistive ratings of Table R302.1 shall not apply. N.C. change- NEW Section for Zero Lot Line Separation R303.6.1 Light activation. Where lighting outlets are installed in interior stairways, there shall be a wall switch at each floor level to control the lighting outlet where the stairway has six or more risers. The illumination of the exterior stairways shall be controlled from inside the dwelling unit. Exception: Lights that are continuously illuminated or automatically controlled. IRC change - Added section to address where lighting outlets are installed in interior stairways there shall be a wall switch at each level if stairway has six or more risers. 305.1 Minimum height. Habitable rooms, hallways, corridors, bathrooms, toilet rooms and laundry rooms shall have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet (2134 mm). The required height shall be measured from the (See CODE CORNER on page 8)

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Code Corner (continued from page 7) finish floor to the lowest projection from the etched, embossed, or be of a type which once ceiling. applied cannot be removed without being Exceptions: destroyed. A label shall be permitted in lieu of 1. (same N.C. language as ‘06) the manufacturer’s designation. 2. (same N.C. language as ‘06) N.C. change - labels not permitted. Must be 3. For rooms with sloped ceilings, at etched etc. so cannot be removed. least 50 percent of the required floor area of R309.1.2 Other penetrations. Penetrations the room must have a ceiling height of at least through the separation required in Section R309.2 7 feet and no portion of the required floor area shall be protected by filling the opening around the may have a ceiling height of less than 5 feet. penetrating item with approved material. 4. (same N.C. language as ‘06) IRC Change - added new section “Other IRC change - changed wording in Note #3 – Penetrations” to Section 309 Garages and Carports to indicate that at least 50 percent of the required that will require penetrations through separation to floor area must have a 7 foot height and no portion be filled around with an approved material. of the required floor area may be less than 5 feet. R310.1 Emergency escape and rescue R308.1 Identification. Except as required. Basements with habitable space indicated in Section R308. 1.1 each pane and every sleeping room shall have at least one of glazing installed in hazardous locations as operable emergency and rescue opening… defined in Section R308.4 shall be provided The net clear opening dimensions with a manufacturer’s designation specifying required by this section shall be obtained who applied the designation, designating the by the normal operation of the emergency type of glass and the safety glazing standard escape and rescue opening from the inside. with which it com plies, which is visible in Emergency escape and rescue openings with a the final installation. The designation shall be finished sill height below the adjacent ground acid etched, sandblasted, laser10:47:15 ScreenEze BW 1_3 ceramic-fired, ad.pdf 12/7/07 AM elevation shall be provided with a window

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well in accordance with Section R310.2. Emergency escape and rescue openings shall open directly into a public way, or to a yard or court that opens to a public way. IRC Change - added last sentence openings SHALL open directly into a public way, or to a yard or court that opens to a public way. R311.4.3 Landings at doors. There shall be a floor or landing on each side of each exterior door. The floor or landing at the exterior door shall not be more than 1.5 inches (38 mm) lower than the top of the threshold. The landing shall be permitted to have a slope not to exceed 0.25 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (2-percent). Exceptions: 1. Where a stairway of two or fewer risers is located on the exterior side of a door, other than the required exit door, a landing is not required for the exterior side of the door provided the door, other than an exterior storm or screen door does not swing over the stairway. 2. The exterior landing at an exterior doorway shall not be more than 7 3/4 8 1/4 inches (210 mm) below the top of the threshold, provided the door, other than an exterior storm or screen door does not swing over the landing. 3. The height of floors at exterior doors other than the exit door required by Section R311.4.1 shall not be more than 7 3/4 8 1/4 inches (210 mm) lower than the top of the threshold.The width of each landing shall not be less than the door served. Every landing shall have a minimum dimension of 36 inches (914 mm) measured in the direction of travel. IRC Change - Exception #3 has been modified to allow floors at exterior doors other than the exit door to be no more than 8 ¼ inches from top of threshold regardless of door swing. 311.4.4 Type of lock or latch. All interior and exterior egress doors shall be readily openable from the side from which egress is to be made without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort. IRC change - All interior and exterior egress doors shall be readily openable from the side from which egress is to be made without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort. All double cylinder keyed locks (deadbolts) no longer allowed in NC on egress doors both interior and exterior. NOTE:All usable doors from habitable spaces are egress doors. November 2008

The 2008 21st Century Building Expo & Conference Attendees soar to new heights at this year’s 21CBEC

housands gathered at the Charlotte Convention Center on Sept. 10-12 for the sixth annual 21st Century Building Expo & Conference. Offering more than 350 exhibits and 50 continuing education courses, this year’s crowd found everything they needed at the three-day event. With the wide selection of continuing education courses, there was an opportunity for professionals in the home building industry to sharpen their knowledge and stand out against the competition at the 21st Century Building Expo & Conference. The seminars began Wednesday, Sept. 10, and ran until Friday, Sept. 12. General session seminars, such as “Building a Boomer Friendly Home” and “Selling the Green Experience,” provided information for constituents of the building industry. Courses offered by the North Carolina Builder Institute and the National Association of Home Builders University of Housing, such as “Green Building for the Building Professional,” “Business Management”and“Basic Engineering Design,” provided an opportunity for attendees to become a few steps closer to obtaining their designations. The 100,000-square-foot Expo Floor was not only the site of more than 350 informative exhibits, it was also the place to check out one of the Build-Smart Demonstration Clinics held on both Thursday and Friday. Attendees were able to learn how to increase the quality and efficiency of their business through such presentations as “Solar Energy Technology,” “Window & Door Flashing Done Right” and “Moisture Management in Tiled Showers.” Despite the rainy weather on Wednesday afternoon, the annual Expo Golf tournament was another

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success. Seventy-two golfers traveled to The Tradition Golf Club to compete for the title. Congratulations to the repeat winner — first-place went to the team from Builders Mutual Insurance Co., led by Mike Gerber. Other winners included Ed West (Closest to the Pin #5, #8 and #15), Brandon Roberts (Closest to the Pin #11) and Jason Green, who took home the title of “longest drive.” Special thanks to Building Environmental Solutions, Liberty Mutual and Ram Jack for their individual hole sponsorships at this year’s golf tournament. During the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 10, close to 400 building industry professionals attended the sixth annual STARS Awards Gala. The evening began with a lively Stars and Stripes Reception at The Westin Hotel in Charlotte. Each year, the competition pays tribute to members who make major contributions to the residential home building industry. This year, the program boasted a record number of entries, 218, and a total of 63 STARS awards were presented at the awards gala along with the recognition of 20 Outstanding Achievements. Winners received recognition across 41 categories that covered marketing, advertising, Web design, sales centers, landscape design, interior merchandising, architecture/floor plan and special projects. Awards were also given to local home builders associations, communities of the year, a distinguished associate member and a distinguished builder member. Congratulations to Frank Wiesner who was named Distinguished Builder Member of the Year and Rick Shields who was named Distinguished Associate Member of the Year. Following the awards, The Attractions Band took the stage to provide fantastic entertainment! After all the time spent exploring new horizons on the Expo floor, SPIKE members and exhibitors were honored at the SPIKE and Exhibitor Recognition Reception

held on the Expo Floor Thursday afternoon. Twenty-eight of the 21CBEC attendees were lucky recipients of door prizes that were awarded every hour on the Expo floor Thursday and Friday. Friday afternoon, the Early Bird Prize Drawing — a two-night stay for two at the Caribe Royale Resort & Villas in Orlando, Fla. — was awarded to Travis Brafford of Brafford Construction in Sanford, N.C. However, the prizes didn’t get any better than the $10,000 Grand Prize drawings held on Thursday and Friday. Congratulations to Todd Ottenstein from Corolla, N.C. and Bob McGivern from Huntersville, N.C., this year’s lucky $10,000 winners! From the world-class lineup of speakers highlighting forecasts, trends and the latest on “going green,” to the fantastic networking opportunities on the exhibit floor where all types of products and services could be found, this was the place to be. Builders, developers, architects and many other housing industry professionals all converged on Charlotte, not only from North Carolina and the surrounding states (Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia), but from all across the country in order to tap into the knowledge to be gained at an Expo offering ways to strengthen their organizations in any market condition. If you missed this year’s outstanding lineup, be sure to mark your calendar now for the 2009 21st Century Building Expo & Conference, Sept. 16-18 in Charlotte. North Carolina Builder   9

2008 Expo in Review The wind beneath our wings

ithout the generous support of numerous sponsors, the 2008 21st Century Building Expo & Conference would not have soared to such successful heights. A big thank you goes out to the supporters listed below.

The 2008 Expo Sponsors: Builders Mutual Insurance Co. Registration Sponsor and SPIKE/Exhibitor Recognition Reception co-sponsor Brede/Allied Exposition Services SPIKE/Exhibitor Recognition Reception co-sponsor Bonded Builders Warranty Group Lanyard co-sponsor Countrywide Home Loans - High Production Builder Breakfast sponsor Dominion NC Power - Educational Conference Box Lunch co-sponsor MonierLifetile - Lanyard co-sponsor Stewart Title - Educational Conference Coffee Break co-sponsor North Carolina Builder magazine - Exhibitor Lounge sponsor

s Representatives from Builders Mutual Insurance Co.., a 2008 Diamond Sponsor Club Member, pose in front of the Richard Petty race car.

s Countrywide Home Loans, which sponsored the High Production Builder Breakfast, does a brisk business on the Expo floor.

s Representatives from BB&T, a 2008 Platinum Sponsor Club Member, hand out company literature.

Thanks also go out to the 2008 North Carolina Home Builders Association Sponsor Club Members: Diamond: Builders Mutual Insurance Co. Platinum: BB&T, Countrywide Home Loans, Labor Finders and ProBuild Gold: 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty and Piedmont Natural Gas Bronze: Duke Energy, ElectriCities of North Carolina, Lowe’s and PSNC Energy Patron: Carolina Foam Solutions, Progress Energy and Stuart Law Firm PLLC Contributor: Bradco Supply Co., Cranfill, Sumner & Hartzog LLP, Heritage Propane, Lewis & Roberts PLLC, Moisture Loc Inc. and Tyco Fire & Building Products

s Representatives from Labor Finders, a 2008 Platinum Sponsor Club Member, speak to attendees at the company’s booth.

s The Exhibitor Lounge, sponsored by North Carolina Builder magazine, is a hit with Expo exhibitors. s

Representatives from ProBuild, a 2008 Platinum Sponsor Club Member, discuss their services with a potential client. 10   North Carolina Builder

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2008 Expo in Review Join us next year at the seventh annual 21st Century Building Expo and Conference, Sept. 16-18, 2009, in Charlotte. s

A PSNC representative talks with attendees about the company’s services.

Bradco Supply Co. exhibitors pose for a picture on the Expo floor.

Duke Energy is a 2008 Bronze Sponsor Club Member.

t Representatives of Moisture Loc Inc. stop for a moment to smile for the camera.

s Expo attendees stop by the Piedmont Natural Gas booth to gather information. t A 2008 Patron Sponsor Club Member, Progress Energy representatives pose at their booth.

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2008 Expo in Review t Attendees line up to check in for the 21CBEC.

s Candidate for North Carolina State Treasurer, Bill Daughtridge, shakes hands with a 21CBEC attendee.

Express CheckIn lines move rapidly at this year’s Expo.

Many thanks to MonierLifetile for its co-sponsorship of the lanyards.

s Building Environmental Solutions Inc. sponsors a hole at this year’s Expo Golf Tournament.

s Representatives from 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty, a Gold Sponsor Club Member, talk with attendees interested in their product.

Heritage Propane is a 2008 Contributor Level Sponsor Club Member.

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2008 Expo in Review Members enjoy golf tournament despite a few showers s

NCHBA President Ray Rhodes tries to stay dry during the tournament at The Tradition Golf Club in Charlotte. Mike Gerber of Builders Mutual Insurance Co. and the winning team pose after their victory at the 2008 Expo Golf Tournament.

Captain Rick Miller (right) poses here with the other members of the ProBuild team, which came in second place.

Hal Lowrance of Progress Energy poses with a representative of Ram Jack, the hole sponsor.

NCHBA President-Elect Frank Wiesner poses here with his wife Laura, Nick Tennyson (right) and Ron Grimm (left).

Rick Shields, NCHBA Secretary Treasurer (left), poses here with the Countrywide team.

s Representatives from Liberty Mutual, a hole sponsor at the golf tournament, give a little wave as they try to stay dry during this year’s tournament. November 2008

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Meet Code the Norbord Better Way Still to come ALL THE FACTS ARE NAILED DOWN. Full scale combined shear and uplift testing has been done with Windstorm in addition to the testing by the NAHB Research Center. Simple and fast to use, Windstorm helps you easily meet the requirements of the IRC, SSTD 10-99, ASCE-7, and the AF&PA Wood Frame Construction Manuals without blocking, filler-strips, or stud-to-plate connectors - just nails. Those same qualities also mean Windstorm can save you up to $1,000 or more per house. Windstorm comes in the right sizes for slab, raised floor and multi-story applications. So, if you want to meet high-wind code and save money, make sure your wall sheathing says Windstorm. Specify Windstorm by name.

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2008 Expo in Review The luck of the draw!

veryone who attended the 21st Century Building Expo & Conference Sept. 10-12 in Charlotte went home a winner, filled with businessbuilding ideas gathered from both the exhibit floor and the educational programs. A number of attendees, however, also went home with some pretty spectacular prizes, many generously donated by contributing companies.

Congratulations to the following door prize winners:

s A crowd gathers on the Expo floor to await the announcement of the $10,000 grand prize winner. t Thursday’s $10,000 winner, Todd • Two tickets to the Alabama Theater – Brendon Roby Ottenstein (left) from Corolla, N.C., poses here with his wife Kim, NCHBA • $100 gift card from Lowe’s (donated by Apex Urethane Millwork) – President Ray Rhodes (right) and Tracy Bisha of Greenfiber, who drew the Rick Coley winning name. • Two tickets for the Cape Fear Riverboats – Mel Jewell • Carolina Beach Oceanfront Courtyard Marriott, one-night stay – Denise Manka • Carolina Panthers Mini Helmet signed by Muhsin Muhammad – Mickie Bouzon • Clarion Hotel, two-night stay and dinner – Brad Wood • Two one-day passes to DollyWood – Matthew Osborne • One-night stay for two at the Doubletree Guest Suites – A.G. Ravendro • $50 Lowe’s Gift Card (donated by ElectriCities) – Joy Springer • $75 Lowe’s Gift Card (donated by ElectriCities) – Rick Lingerfelt • GW FINS $50 gift certificate – Jim Going • King Metals Plasma Cut Golf Scene (3/16x24x32) – John Clyborne • Two-night stay at the Kingston Plantation, a Hilton & Embassy Suites Resort – John Terry Todd Ottenstein • Two tickets for Legends in Concert – Freddie Whiteside shows his • One-night stay at Marriott Hotels & Resorts – Marilyn Lauritzen enthusiasm as • $500 Visa gift card (donated by NC Petroleum Marketers Association) – Thursday’s $10,000 Richard Soderquist winner. • Four tickets to the North Carolina Aquarium – Dwight Hartzog • Two rounds of golf (with green fees and cart) at Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation – Eric Hoffman • Two rounds of golf (with green fees and cart) at Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation – Scott Cummings • Two-night stay at Park Vista Resort Hotel – Rick Miller • QuickFlash Weatherproofing Products Inc. flashing for one house – Tom Mims • Coffee mug set (donated by Stewart Title Insurance Co.) – Tom Finn • Tool kit (donated by Stewart Title Insurance Co.) – Jo Ann Pressley • Picture album (donated by Stewart Title Insurance Co.) – Jeremy Blevins • Two one-day passes to Surfside Beach Wild Water & Wheels – Les Sussman • $100 gift certificate to The Angus Barn – Milton Askew s Anne McGivern (left) and $10,000 winner Bob • Two tickets to The Carolina Opry – Freddie Lee McGivern of Lake Norman accept the check from Congratulations to the winner of the Early-Bird Prize Drawing,Travis Brafford, who NCHBA President-Elect Frank Wiesner and Lake won a two-night stay at the Caribe Royale Resorts & Villas in Orlando, Fla. Norman HBA President Rick Constable (right) at the Lake Norman HBA meeting Oct. 9. Congratulations to the winner of the Attendee Survey Drawing, Jason DeBoer, who will receive a Full Delegate Registration for the 2009 21st CBEC, a $75 value. (See EXPO IN REVIEW on page 16)

A huge congratulations to our two $10,000 grand prize winners: Todd Ottenstein from Corolla, N.C. and Bob McGivern from Huntersville, N.C.! November 2008

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2008 Expo in Review

s Representatives of Carolina Foam Solutions, a 2008 Patron Club Sponsor, stay busy during the Expo.

s The Educational Conference Lunch, co-sponsored by NCHBA and Dominion NC Power, was a huge hit with the conference delegates. t

ElectriCities of North Carolina, a 2008 Bronze Sponsor Club Member, takes a moment out of a busy day to pose for a quick picture.

s NCHBA member and State Rep. Bill Daughtridge, the GOP nominee for N.C. State Treasurer, is pictured here on the Expo floor. s

NCHBA staff member Kep Paylor and Lake Norman HBA staff member Sandra Wallace provide information about the NCHBA member services to attendees.

s Many thanks go out to Bonded Builders Warranty Group, which co-sponsored the lanyards for the name badges at the 21CBEC.

In the Classroom ... s

(From left to right) The NCBI Construction Contracts & Law course is a favorite topic, as evidenced by the crowded classroom.

Anne Slagle always receives rave reviews as the instructor of the NCBI Construction Contracts & Law course. Robert Privott demonstrates a point during his Building Codes seminar. Michael Strong of Texas was the instructor for the NAHB Green Building for Building Professionals course. Record numbers attended the NAHB Green Building course at this year’s Expo. 16   North Carolina Builder

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2008 Expo in Review t NCHBA staff members Linda Hall, Kathryn Atkinson, Paul Wilms, Erin Jones, Tammy Kaplan, Jessi Hayes, Mike Carpenter, NCHBA President Ray Rhodes, Lisa Martin, Tracie Garrett and Deborah Alford are all smiles about the Expo.

s The High Production Builder Breakfast was another huge success this year. Pictured here are this year’s speakers, (left) Tim Sullivan, Jack Haynes and speaking, Dr. Sam Chandan.

Parksite representatives are busy with customers when we stopped by to thank them for their support of the 2008 Expo.

s A large crowd attended the 2008 High Production Builder Breakfast. t

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Brad Filson (left) and Sammy Baker of Nisus take their turn on the Build-Smart Demonstration stage.

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CMH presents Eco Flooring Environmentally Friendly Floors CMH Flooring introduces a new line of wood flooring, a green product compliant with the NAHB and LEED green building programs. Presenting the FSC-Eco Series, made from materials certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). FSC is independent, non-governmental, not-for- profit group established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests. When you see the FSC label, you know that the wood product you have chosen comes from forests that meet the social, economic, and ecological needs of today’s and future generations. Check out the Eco-Series Collection: • A 3/8” thick plank that’s 3” or 5” wide with a smooth face of oak and birch • A ½”x 5” plank with an antique finish and pillow sanded edges for a soft distressed look. Features acacia, hickory, elm or birch. • A ½” by 5” true hand- scraped product. Call 800-342-8523 to learn more about the ECO series. Or visit www.cmhflooring.com Distributed by:

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Product Roundup:

Floors with finesse Good stewards Beginning in December, CMH Flooring will introduce its newest line of wood flooring, a truly green product that’s compliant with the National Association of Home Builders Green Building Program. This FSC-ECO Series is made from materials certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. FSC is an independent, nongovernmental, not-for-profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests. Products carrying the FSC label are independently certified to assure consumers they come from forests that are managed to meet the social, economic and ecological needs of present and future generations. The Eco-Series collection has three categories: • A 3/8-inch-thick plank that’s 3 inches or 5 inches wide with a smooth face of oak and birch; • A 1/2-inch by 5-inch plank with an antique finish and pillow-sanded edges for a soft distressed look featuring acacia, hickory, elm or birch; and • A 1/2-inch by 5-inch true hand-scraped product. In addition to carrying the FSC certification, this new line utilizes the eco-friendly, E-0 standard glues which are used in the pressing/ manufacturing of the product. Products

compliant under the E-0 standard contain no urea-added formaldehyde glue and, therefore, are not detrimental to stringent indoor air quality standards required for most green building programs. For more information, call (800) 342-8523 or visit www.cmhflooring.com.

Bamboo and you Prefinished strand-woven bamboo flooring, such as the Woven Bamboo flooring from EcoTimber, will satisfy homeowners who want the look of hardwood with a green, sustainably harvested flooring product that also meets stringent indoor air quality standards. EcoTimber’s new product, which took two years to develop, can be sanded and refinished just like hardwood flooring. The environmentally (See FLOORS on page 20)

Hardwood flooring continues to increase in popularity with homeowners, as many look for ways to reduce the allergens in their indoor environment. (Photo courtesy of Burchette & Burchette.)

t CMH Flooring, a leading distributor of quality wholesale flooring products with a location in Wadesboro, recently added the FSC-ECO Series to its offerings. The collection includes acacia (pictured here), the same wood specified for the Biblical ark of the covenant.

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build-pac Contributors 2008 NCHBA BUILD-PAC Major Contributors (as of Oct 17, 2008)

11 Knights of the Round Table Members ($4,000 a year) Marvin Allan Fayetteville HBA Bill Clark Greenville-Pitt HBA Sherrill Faw Wilkes County HBA

Richard Gaylord Raleigh-Wake HBA Tom Gipson Raleigh-Wake HBA Pauline McLean Wilkes County HBA

Tim Minton Raleigh-Wake HBA David Mitchell Wilkes County HBA Buddy Smith Jackson County HBA

Warren Smith Raleigh-Wake HBA Frank Wiesner Raleigh-Wake/ Durham-OrangeChatham HBAs

9 Capitol Club Members ($2,500 a year) Andy Ammons Raleigh-Wake HBA Russell Ammons Raleigh-Wake HBA

Lyle Gardner Raleigh-Wake HBA

Zac Koenig Jackson County HBA Dave Servoss Raleigh-Wake/ Durham-OrangeChatham HBAs

Craig Stevens Wilmington-Cape Fear HBA Rich Van Tassel Raleigh-Wake HBA

Debby Van Tassel Raleigh-Wake HBA Mason Williams Raleigh-Wake HBA

61 President’s Circle Members ($1,000 a year) Daniel Adams Moore County HBA Linda Lee Allan Fayetteville HBA Dent Allison Hickory-Catawba Valley HBA Douglas Ball Raleigh-Wake HBA Eddie Boswell Burlington-Alamance HBA Bunny Boyd Iredell County HBA Harold Brewington Fayetteville HBA Wister Brown Lake Norman HBA Marilyn Bunce Onslow County HBA Kurt Burger Raleigh-Wake HBA Jay Burke Burlington-Alamance HBA Mike Carpenter North Carolina HBA Chad Collins Durham-OrangeChatham HBA Elizabeth Cubler Outer Banks HBA Jim Derrickson Raleigh-Wake HBA

Nadine Dilorio Charlotte HBA Ralph Doggett Burlington-Alamance HBA Duke Geraghty Outer Banks HBA Jim Geraghty Outer Banks HBA Nicole Goolsby Lake Norman HBA Chuck Gore Fayetteville HBA Darrel Hamilton Ashe County HBA Karl Haslinger Charlotte HBA Dave Hausfeld Raleigh-Wake/DurhamOrange-Chatham HBAs Bruce Herbert Raleigh-Wake HBA Gary Hill Greater Greensboro HBA Ralph Huff Fayetteville HBA Buddy Hughes Davidson County HBA Van Isley Raleigh-Wake HBA Rick Judson Charlotte HBA

Lisa Martin North Carolina HBA Blake Massengill Raleigh-Wake HBA Mark Massengill Raleigh-Wake HBA Frank McLawhorn Greenville-Pitt HBA Tripp McLean Gaston County HBA Rick Miller Wilmington-Cape Fear HBA Tony Morin Raleigh-Wake HBA Glenn Morrison Greenville-Pitt HBA Charles Mullen Rocky Mount HBA Paul Mullican Winston-Salem HBA Gaye Orr Raleigh-Wake HBA Patrick Parrish Greater Greensboro HBA David Pressly Iredell County HBA Jim Prewitt Raleigh-Wake HBA Robert Rhein Charlotte HBA Ray Rhodes Sanford HBA

Steve Royster Asheville HBA Rick Shields Lake Norman HBA Grover Shugart Winston-Salem HBA Greg Spicer Asheville HBA Dave Stormont Outer Banks HBA Jim Stuart Raleigh-Wake HBA Sean Sullivan Asheville HBA Joe Tarascio Carteret County HBA Nick Tennyson Durham-OrangeChatham HBA Dan Tingen Raleigh-Wake HBA Kyle Ward Raleigh-Wake HBA Hiram Williams Wilmington-Cape Fear HBA Peyton Williams Wilmington-Cape Fear HBA Paul Wilms North Carolina HBA Pogie Worsley Outer Banks HBA

s Grown without pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers, a new woven bamboo flooring product from EcoTimber can be sanded and refinished just like hardwood.

Floors (continued from page 19) friendly finish, by Bona of Sweden, is specially formulated to be both durable and flexible. It also has a very low moisture content, which provides exceptional stability and longer life. Eco-conscious consumers will appreciate the significant environmental benefits used to grow and harvest this new product.The bamboo reaches maturity in five years, compared to woods of comparable hardness that take 50 to150 years to mature. It requires no pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers. And the flooring is made without urea-formaldehyde and easily meets the E1 environmental standards for indoor air quality. For more information, visit www. ecotimber.com.

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What is BUILD-PAC?

BUILD-PAC is the political fund-raising arm of the North Carolina Home Builders Association. It is a political action committee with the purpose of financially supporting political candidates at the state and local levels who support the home building industry. BUILD-PAC is completely independent and nonpartisan. Candidates are judged strictly on their merits. BUILD-PAC’s mission is to elect pro-housing, free enterprise candidates who will work to protect the business of those in the home building industry. When an individual makes a personal contribution to BUILD-PAC, 30 percent of the contribution is set aside for the local association to use for local campaigns. NCHBA and BUILD-PAC are constantly fighting for members and their businesses to: • Prevent burdensome and unnecessary regulations. • Defeat impact fees and transfer taxes that would increase the cost of homes. • Allow communities to grow vibrant and strong. • Keep members in business. Make your personal contribution today. 20   North Carolina Builder For more information, visit www.nchba.com or contact Erin Jones at (800) 662-7129 or ejones@nchba.org

Amorim Flooring and the chemical company BASF have teamed up to present the next generation of flooring cork products: Wicanders’ flooring with Acrodur. Acrodur is a one-of-a-kind eco-friendly binder that combines the latest engineering technology with the natural material of cork. The waterbased binder contains no solvents such as phenol, formaldehyde or isocyanate and significantly reduces the level of emissions without changing the technical performance of the product. For more information, visit www.wicanders.com/ us. November 2008

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Spike Member Update

Spike of the Month Name: Julie Weeks Rufenacht Company: Watermark Homes Inc. Position: Vice President How long in business: 21 years SPIKE credits: 162.5 Rufenacht HBA: Fayetteville HBA involvement: Past Board of Directors member, Past President, Builder Member of the Year (1993), Past NCHBA Vice President, Region V Marital status: Married to Brady Rufenacht Children: Megan (18), Leah (4), Laci (3) Favorite food: Spicy food Favorite movie: “To Kill A Mockingbird” Favorite magazine: “Southern Living” Ideal vacation: Traveling across Europe with my husband Last book read: “Blue Like Jazz” Hobbies: Cooking, reading, any type of puzzle Pet: Chocolate Lab named “Coco” First job: Waitress If you had 15 minutes in front of the NCHBA membership, what would you say about recruitment/retention?

There are many wonderful benefits associated with membership: Networking – Often overlooked, however a powerful tool. By exchanging ideas and problem solving with others in the industry, you can operate a much stronger business. Educational opportunities that are geared specifically for the building industry. A wealth of specialized professionals on the national level who will help you with any issues you may be dealing with. By being a member of NAHB, you are helping build a voice in Washington. This aspect helps prevent unnecessary legislation that will add burdens to our businesses. Insurance – more affordable and builder/ associate friendly than most. While there is much more to say, I would also emphasize the importance of “Doing Business with Members.”

SPIKE credits as of August 2008

Highest year-to-date current credits Spike Name

Credits

Cumulative Credits HBA

Alma Jacobs 164.00 840.00 HBA of Charlotte Warren Smith 120.50 340.75 HBA of Raleigh-Wake County Tasha Soto 107.50 206.00 HBA of Raleigh-Wake County Jerry Cowan 100.00 684.50 HBA of Raleigh-Wake County Van Vreeland 79.00 975.00 HBA of Raleigh-Wake County Rusty Tanner 72.50 295.50 Union County HBA Kenny Murphy 55.25 116.75 HBA of Raleigh-Wake County Kathy Simpson 60.00 877.50 HBA of Raleigh-Wake County Frank Wiesner 56.25 430.25 HBA of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties Jay Harwood 45.50 1,144.50 HBA of Albemarle & Stanly County

Highest year-to-date total new credits Spike Name

Credits

Cumulative Credits HBA

Alma Jacobs Tasha Soto Jerry Cowan Warren Smith Thomas Anhut Jerrold Davis Sean Sullivan Van Isley Dudley Williams Kenny Murphy

136.00 93.00 66.50 48.00 37.50 36.50 33.50 32.00 31.00 30.50

840.00 206.00 684.50 340.75 63.00 41.50 171.50 45.00 74.00 117.75

HBA of Charlotte HBA of Raleigh-Wake County HBA of Raleigh-Wake County HBA of Raleigh-Wake County HBA of Raleigh-Wake County Alleghany County Chapter Asheville HBA HBA of Raleigh-Wake County Vance-Granville HBA HBA of Raleigh-Wake County

Highest year-to-date retention credits Spike Name

Credits

Cumulative Credits HBA

Warren Smith 72.50 340.75 HBA of Raleigh-Wake County Rusty Tanner 70.50 295.50 Union County HBA Van Vreeland 54.00 975.00 HBA of Raleigh-Wake County Frank Wiesner 38.75 430.25 HBA of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties William Reaves 38.00 2,177.50 Moore County HBA Kathy Simpson 36.50 877.50 HBA of Raleigh-Wake County Jay Harwood 34.50 1,144.50 HBA of Albemarle-Stanly County Mike Houseman 34.25 296.50 HBA of Raleigh-Wake County Jerry Cowan 33.50 684.50 HBA of Raleigh-Wake County Duke Geraghty 30.00 378.00 Outer Banks HBA

Growing our strength through member recruitment, retention and involvement

ecruiting new members to your local association is an activity recognized and rewarded through the NAHB Spike Club Program. Those who participate are called Spikes and they are among the most valued members of the association. Member-to-member recruitment and retention efforts are highly valued because of the grassroots growth and stability they bring to your local, state and national associations. These efforts lend to the development of the general membership and our leadership pipeline, keeping the face of our association true to that of our industry and the wide scope of interests we represent. Spikes are the membership leaders of our federation, building the voice, power and influence on every level!

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Knowledge Builder Tips from your industry experts at Builders Mutual

Is your driving policy stalled?

he chase is on, and it’s down to the wire. In the world of NASCAR, fans live for this time of the year. The question burns: “Who will be the 2008 Sprint Cup Champ?” And after it’s all decided, life will idle along until everyone gears up for the 2009 series opener in Daytona. Makes you wonder if your employees imitate their favorite NASCAR drivers on the road.

Are you neutral about your employees’ driving habits? To manage your company’s risk on the road, set expectations with a written driving policy. Reiterate that drivers must obey all traffic laws, including speed limits and seat belt usage. It’s contractor culture to make calls while driving, but every call takes precious attention away from the road. So, your driving policy should specify that drivers must park a vehicle to make any necessary calls in transit.

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Get your company’s driving policy road ready.

For crews traveling together, clearly dictate who has driving privileges. Accidents under these circumstances can be catastrophic because

there’s often inadequate seating — meaning a shortage of seat belts — for the number of employees in the vehicle.Your driving policy is designed to avoid these dangerous situations. Think twice about allowing employees to use company vehicles for personal use. Preferably, drivers should commute to and from the place where company vehicles are garaged. You don’t want your business’ insurance policy to respond to an auto accident arising from an employee’s personal activities. Up in Virginia, a contractor made an exception for the employees who were on call 24 hours. He allowed his crew to take vehicles home, but he had a GPS installed on each vehicle, which triggered an alert for any travel outside of the designated work area. For companies with fleets, consider fleet management vendors that offer services like GPS or driver monitoring, using toll-free numbers and Web sites. If speed is a concern,

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consider installing governors on vehicles. On the flip side, reward employees with safe driving awards and incentives.

Vehicle maintenance is key Schedule routine maintenance for both vehicles and trailers, and keep documentation so you can track what was done and when. With regular maintenance, vehicles are less likely to break down. Regular maintenance can even decrease the likelihood of an accident. How? Tires are a great example.With a careful eye on tread depth, a rainstorm won’t catch any of your drivers unable to grip the road because of nearly bald tires. Without regular inspection, a failure of brake lights or turn signals can go unnoticed. If other drivers aren’t alerted to the movements of vehicles around them, they’ll have more difficulty responding to sudden changes in course. There’s an HVAC contractor who keeps his vehicles on a maintenance schedule like clockwork. His repair team is the first to drive new vehicles. They’re in pristine condition parked in front of a client’s house, which is great for his company’s image. After two years with the repair team, he turns the vehicle over to his installation team. They do installs on dusty job sites more often than not, and a slightly used vehicle hardly matters to a client who’s nowhere in sight. After two more years, he trades the vehicles in, and the cycle begins again.

MVRs show things like speeding tickets, accidents, DWIs and points (for states which use the point system).Typically, insurance companies run MVRs annually to check for any changes in people’s driving records. Employment pre-screening services are also available for a fee, and vendors may package services such as a credit check, background check and a drug test with the MVR. Looking for a clean record also means looking for an experienced driver. Should it go without saying that your 16-year-old son or daughter doesn’t belong on your policy? Don’t risk your company’s reputation by

putting an inexperienced teenage driver on your company’s auto policy. Be sure to separate the risk by adding him or her to your personal auto policy. With all these tips, you can kick it into gear and get your company’s driving policy road ready!

Look for “Knowledge Builder,” compliments of Builders Mutual Insurance Co., in each issue of North Carolina Builder. More risk management resources are available on www.buildersmutual.com.

Accessorizing — not just for girls Fog lamps, brush guards, winches…they all make a truck look more rugged, but they serve a purpose.Tie-down points are no exception. Use them as they’re intended, and properly secure your load. Use heavy-duty straps. Wire doesn’t cut it! For vans, use the tie offs on the rack. Be careful that the vehicle doesn’t become too top heavy, though. Siding contractors are especially at risk. With ladders, pump jack equipment, and siding materials, the weight adds up. Cages should be installed in all vans for materials stored inside, so they don’t shift forward and impair the driver if the driver needs to slam on the brakes. In fact, this is just as important in a pickup truck, so materials don’t crash through the rear glass.

Let them share their record before they share the road Do your best to hire responsible drivers. Pre-hire, find out what your candidate’s driving record looks like by running a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). Simply make a copy of the candidate’s license, and submit it to your insurance agent. Either the agent or your insurance company will run an MVR. November 2008

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2008 Stars Awards STARS shine brightly as industry’s best are honored

early 400 building industry professionals from North Carolina and surrounding states gathered at The Westin Hotel in Charlotte Sept. 10 for the sixth annual STARS Awards Gala. Winners received recognition in 41 categories, covering such areas as marketing, advertising,Web design, sales centers, landscape design, interior merchandising, architecture/floor plans and special projects. Awards were also given to local home builders associations, communities The East Rowan High School JROTC presents the colors. of the year, a distinguished associate member and a distinguished builder member. The STARS Awards Gala is held in conjunction with the 21st Century Building Expo & Conference sponsored by the North Carolina Home Builders Association. Each year the competition pays tribute to members who make major contributions to the residential home building industry. This year, the program boasted a record number of 218 entries, and a total of 63 STARS awards were presented, along with 20 outstanding achievement awards.The STARS Awards ultimately symbolize tremendous achievement, honor and distinction among building industry professionals. For a list of the 2008 STARS winners and a photo review of the Gala, please see the pages that follow. Lady Liberty welcomes Gala guests as they enjoy the star-spangled reception.

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A star-spangled salute to our STARS Awards Gala sponsors! Entertainment Sponsor: Builders Mutual Insurance Co. Theme Sponsor: New Homes and Ideas Magazine Media Presentation: TruOptions Family of Companies TruOptions Personal and Commercial Insurance LLC TruOptions Business Consultants LLC TruOptions Business Education LLC Mega Star: Pine Hall Brick Piedmont Natural Gas 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty BB&T Countrywide Home Loans Pro-Build Labor Finders Builders Mutual Insurance Co. Super Star: Impact Properties Group Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Shining Star: Aegis Administrative Services Fred Smith Co. Progress Energy Apex Urethane Millwork Genesis Homes Shooting Star: Drees Homes Lewis & Roberts, PLLC North Carolina Housing Finance Agency PSNC Energy RT Marketing inc. Cranfill, Sumner & Hartzog, LLP Collins & Fisler LLC

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2008 Stars Awards Best Attached Community of the Year Heritage Crest-Ammons Development Group Member: HBA of RaleighWake County

Best Detached Community of the Year Impact Properties Group for Highcroft Village Member: HBA of RaleighWake County Best Master Planned Community of the Year Apex First Development - The Villages of Apex Member: HBA of RaleighWake County Distinguished Builder Member of the Year Frank Wiesner Member: HBAs of RaleighWake County and Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties

Best Brochure/Direct Mail for a Community – with an average sales price of $250,000$500,000 Apex First Development-The Villages of Apex Member: HBA of RaleighWake County Best Brochure/Direct Mail for a Community – with an average sales price over $500,000 Ulanguzi Creative Strategies for The Westin Raleigh Soleil Center Residences Member: HBA of RaleighWake County

Best Brochure/Direct Mail Piece for a Project by a Builder – Less than 50 homes per year Collins and Fisler, LLC Member: HBAs of RaleighWake County and Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties

Distinguished Associate Member of the Year Rick Shields Member: Lake Norman and Charlotte HBAs

Best Detached Community of the Year - Impact Properties Group for Highcroft Village.

SUPER STAR AWARDS

s Best Attached Community of the Year Heritage Crest-Ammons Development Group

s Distinguished Associate Member of the Year Rick Shields is congratulated by NCHBA Immediate Past President Paul Mullican, President Ray Rhodes, President-Elect Frank Wiesner and First Vice President Lyle Gardner

s Melissa Lee, Lori Hopper and Frank Wiesner of Olde South Homes accept the STARS Award for Best Brochure/Direct Mail for a Community – with an Average Sales Price Under $250,000.

MARKETING AWARDS

Best Brochure/Direct Mail for a Community – with an average sales price under $250,000 Olde South Homes for Ashbury Member: HBAs of RaleighWake County and Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties

s Distinguished Builder Member of the Year Frank Wiesner accepts his award from NCHBA President Ray Rhodes, Immediate Past President Paul Mullican and First Vice President Lyle Gardner.

s NCHBA First Vice President Lyle Gardner, PresidentElect Frank Wiesner, Secretary/Treasurer Rick Shields, Immediate Past President Paul Mullican and President Ray Rhodes congratulate Jenny Martin and Debbie Dillon of the King Partnership, representing Apex First Development: The Villages of Apex, winners of the Best Brochure/Direct Mail for a Community – with an Average Sales Price $250,000-$500,000. t Chad and Emilee Collins of Collins and Fisler, LLC, winners of Best Brochure/Direct Mail Piece for a Project by a Builder – Less than 50 homes per year, receive congratulations from NCHBA First Vice President Lyle Gardner, President-Elect Frank Wiesner, Secretary/ Treasurer Rick Shields, Immediate Past President Paul Mullican and President Ray Rhodes.

s Best Master Planned Community of the Year - Apex First Development-The Villages of Apex s

Best Brochure/Direct Mail for a Community - Ulanguzi Creative Strategies for The Westin Raleigh Soleil Center Residences

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2008 Stars Awards s

Best Brochure/ Direct Mail Piece for a Project by a Builder – Preservation Homes

s Best Brochure/Direct Mail for a Project by a Builder - HandCrafted Homes

s Steve Bowen of PSNC Energy, winner of Best Newsletter for an Associate, with NCHBA First Vice President Lyle Gardner, President-Elect Frank Wiesner, Secretary/Treasurer Rick Shields, President Ray Rhodes and Immediate Past President Paul Mullican. Best Logo for a Builder - Olde South Homes. s s

(far left) Best Logo Design for a Community - Apex First Development-The Villages of Apex. (left) Best Logo Design for an Associate-Pine Hall Brick.

Best Brochure/Direct Mail Piece for a Project by a Builder – More than 50 homes per year HandCrafted Homes Member: HBA of RaleighWake County Preservation Homes Member: HBA of RaleighWake County

Best Newsletter for a Builder, Associate, Developer or Realty Company Associate winner: PSNC Energy Member: HBAs of Asheville, Hendersonville, Gaston, Hickory-Catawba Valley, Iredell, Cabarrus, Vance Granville and Franklin County Builder winner: Drees Homes Member: HBAs of RaleighWake County and Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties

Best Logo Design for an Associate Pine Hall Brick Member: HBAs of WinstonSalem, Greensboro and Hickory-Catawba Valley Best Logo Design for a Community Apex First Development-The Villages of Apex Member: HBA of RaleighWake County Best New Homes Publication for Consumers New Homes & Ideas Magazine Member: HBAs of Franklin County, Johnston County, Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties, and Raleigh-Wake County

Best Billboard for a Community - The Langtree Group LLC for Langtree at the Lake.

Best Logo Design for a Builder Olde South Homes Member: HBAs of RaleighWake County and Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties

ADVERTISING AWARDS

Best Billboard for a Builder SullBark Builders Inc. Member: Jackson County HBA

s Father and son John and Brandy Sullivan of SullBark Builders Inc., winners of the Best Billboard for a Builder, pause for a moment with the NCHBA Senior Officers.

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s Dave Hausfeld of Drees Homes, recipient of the award for Best Newsletter for a Builder, is pictured with NCHBA First Vice President Lyle Gardner, President-Elect Frank Wiesner, Secretary/Treasurer Rick Shields, President Ray Rhodes and Immediate Past President Paul Mullican.

s Cindy Nitschke, Michelle Anysz, Darcia Black, Lacy Bailey and Christie Hadden celebrate another STARS Award for New Homes and Ideas Magazine for Best New Homes Publication for Consumers.

Best Billboard for a Community The Langtree Group LLC for Langtree at the Lake Member: Lake Norman HBA

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2008 Stars Awards

Best Color Ad – Full page or less for a builder Wakefield Development Co., ad by Littleton Advertising and Marketing Member: HBA of RaleighWake County

s Best Black & White Ad - The King Partnership for Blount Street Commons.

s Debbie Dillon and Jenny Martin of The King Partnership represent Apex First Development, winner of the award for best Television Commercial, along with NCHBA First Vice President Lyle Gardner, President-Elect Frank Wiesner, President Ray Rhodes, Immediate Past President Paul Mullican and Secretary/ Treasurer Rick Shields.

Best Color Ad Heritage-Ammons Development Group for “Heritage Moments”

Best Color Ad – Full page or less for an associate PSNC Energy Member: HBAs of Asheville, Hendersonville, Gaston, Hickory-Catawba Valley, Iredell, Cabarrus, Vance Granville and Franklin County

Best Television Commercial Apex First Development-The Villages of Apex Member: HBA of RaleighWake County Best Internet Web Site for a Builder or Developer The Cunnane Group Member: HBAs of Charlotte and Raleigh-Wake County

Best Internet Web Site for a Builder or Developer - The Cunnane Group.

Best Black & White Ad - One-half page and greater Littleton Advertising and Marketing for San Rio Member: HBA of RaleighWake County

Best Radio Commercial PSNC Energy Member: HBAs of Asheville, Hendersonville, Gaston, Hickory-Catawba Valley, Iredell, Cabarrus, VanceGranville County and Franklin County

Best Web Site for a Community Ulanguzi Creative Strategies for The Westin Raleigh Soleil Center Residences Member: HBA of RaleighWake County

Best Color Ad Wakefield Development Co., ad by Littleton Advertising and Marketing.

Best Black & White Ad One-half page and less The King Partnership for Blount Street Commons Member: HBA of RaleighWake County

Best Color Ad – Full page or less for a community Heritage-Ammons Development Group for “Heritage Moments” Member: HBA of RaleighWake County

s Dylan Bost of Ulanguzi Creative Strategies accepts the award for Best Web Site for a Community for The Westin Raleigh Soleil Center Residences.

Best Color Ad – Full page or greater Preservation Homes Member: HBA of RaleighWake County

Best Color Ad Preservation Homes

Best Color Ad PSNC Energy

s Best Black & White Ad - Littleton Advertising and Marketing for San Rio.

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t Best Radio Commercial - PSNC Energy

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2008 Stars Awards Best Web Site for an Associate, Supplier or Realty Company Phil’s Design Inc. Member: Ashe County, Wilkes County and Davie County HBAs

s Best Sales Office/Information Center Ulanguzi Creative Strategies for West at North s Colen Davidson of Impact Properties Group is congratulated by the NCHBA Senior Officers for winning Best Landscape Design for Highcroft Village.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

The King Partnership for Macallan Construction Member: HBA of RaleighWake County Best Sales Office/ Information Center Ulanguzi Creative Strategies for West at North Member: HBA of RaleighWake County

Best Interior Merchandising - Builders Design for the Summerfield at Massey.

Best Sales Office/ Information Pavilion for a Community The King Partnership for Blount Street Commons Member: HBA of RaleighWake County

Best Landscape Design Impact Properties Group for Highcroft Village Member: HBA of RaleighWake County

INTERIOR MERCHANDISING Best Interior Merchandising for a sales price of $250,000$500,000 Builders Design for the Summerfield at Massey Member: HBA of Charlotte

s Best Sales Office/Information Pavilion for a Community - The King Partnership for Blount Street Commons.

Winstar Homes for the Brunswick at Renaissance Park Member: HBA of RaleighWake County

s Best Web Site for an Associate, Supplier or Realty Company - Phil’s Design Inc. t Best Web Site for an Associate, Supplier or Realty Company - The King Partnership for Macallan Construction. s Best Interior Merchandising Winstar Homes for the Brunswick at Renaissance Park

s Heidi Bouley of Builders Design shows off two STARS Awards for Best Interior Merchandising, one for a model with a sales price of $250,000-$500,000 and one for a sales price over $1 million. t

Best Interior Merchandising - Drees Homes for the Hartwicke at the Lakes of Rolesville.

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Best Interior Merchandising for a sales price of $500,000 $1 million Drees Homes for the Hartwicke at the Lakes of Rolesville Member: HBAs of RaleighWake County and Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties Best Interior Merchandising for a sales price over $1 million Builders Design for the Ramble in Asheville Member: HBA of Charlotte

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2008 Stars Awards ARCHITECTURE/ FLOOR PLAN

Best Single-Family Detached Home with a sales price of $100,000$250,000 Venture Homes by Perry Builders for the Sheldon at Abbington Ridge Member: HBAs of BurlingtonAlamance, Raleigh-Wake County, Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties and Greensboro BA Best Single-Family Detached Home with a sales price of $250,000$500,000 CityScape Builders for the Summerhill at Amberly-Village Square in Cary Member: HBA of RaleighWake County

Best Single-Family Detached Home with a sales price of $500,000 $1 million Schreiner Custom Homes for the Forrester Residence Member: HBAs of Lake Norman and Charlotte Best Single-Family Detached Home with a sales price over $1 million (under 5,000 square feet) Stormont and Co. Inc. for the Creek Road residence in Kitty Hawk Member: Outer Banks HBA

Best Single-Family Detached Home with a sales price over $1 million (5,000 to 10,000 square feet) Bost Custom Homes for Casa Lucca at Hidden Lake in Youngsville Member: HBAs of Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties, Franklin County and the Raleigh-Wake County

s Best Single-Family Detached Home - Venture Homes by Perry Builders for the Sheldon at Abbington Ridge

s Best Single-Family Detached Home - Bost Custom Homes for Casa Lucca at Hidden Lake in Youngsville.

s Best Single-Family Detached Home - W.L. Bishop Construction Co. for the Trillium Estate in Hillsborough.

s Best Single-Family Detached Home - Patrick Joseph and Associates for the Kyle Lane residence.

Best Single-Family Detached Home with a sales price over $1 million (over 10,000 square feet) Patrick Joseph and Associates for the Kyle Lane residence Member: Lake Norman HBA Best Single-Family Detached Home with a sales price over $1 million (Estate) W.L. Bishop Construction Co. for the Trillium Estate in Hillsborough Member: HBA of Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties Best Attached Home Plan with a sales price under $350,000 Mark Johnson Custom Homes for the Magnolia at Magnolia Trace in Wilmington Member: Wilmington-Cape Fear HBA

s Best Single-Family Detached Home - CityScape Builders for the Summerhill at Amberly-Village Square in Cary.

s The NCHBA Senior Officers congratulate Steve Schreiner and Mike McMillan of Schreiner Custom Homes for their STARS Award in the category Best Single Family Detached Home with a sales price of $500,000 - $1 million.

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s Jane Etheridge and Paul Buske of Stormont and Company Inc. display the STARS Award for Best Single Family Detached Home with a sales price over $1 million (under 5,000 square feet).

s NCHBA Secretary/Treasurer Rick Shields, Immediate Past President Paul Mullican, PresidentElect Frank Wiesner, First Vice President Lyle Gardner and President Ray Rhodes join Mark Johnson of Mark Johnson Custom Homes, winner of Best Attached Home Plan with a sales price under $350,000. November 2008

2008 Stars Awards Best Small Group Community Project Hendersonville HBA for Community Team Day

HBA AWARDS

s (Left) Asheville HBA President Sean Sullivan displays his Outstanding Achievement award for Best Single Family Detached Home with a sales price over $1 million-under 5,000 square feet and joins K.C. Hart, Asheville HBA Membership Director Adrienne Franklin, EO Caroline Sutton, and member Josh Abrams in celebrating their local HBA STARS awards for Best Web Site-Large Group HBA and Best HBA Member Communication. (Middle) Kelley St. Germain and wife Lisa accept the STARS award on behalf of the Lincoln County HBA for best HBA Web Site-Small Group. St. Germain designed the winning Web site. (Right) Garrett Werkman, Jamie Bradley, Grady Thomas, Charlotte HBA President Brian Pace, Diane Virkler, Karen McCorkle, EO Mark Baldwin and Alma Jacobs represent the Charlotte HBA, winner of the Best HBA Membership Directory.

Best HBA Web Site Small Group Lincoln County HBA

Best Large Group Community Project HBA of Charlotte for HomeAid Charlotte and HBA of Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties for the Habitat Builder Blitz

Best HBA Web Site Large Group Asheville HBA Best HBA Member Communication Asheville HBA

SPECIAL PROJECTS Best HBA Membership Directory HBA of Charlotte and HBA of Fayetteville s (Left) EO Natalie Woodbury and President Billy Hylton accept the Best HBA Membership Directory award on behalf of the Fayetteville HBA. (Middle) Former EO and member Robert Kraay represents the Hickory-Catawba Valley HBA to accept their award for Best Parade of Homes Publication - Small Group. (Right) Andy Ladner, Lara Papi Wilson, Warren Smith and EO Tim Minton are all smiles as they accept the award for Best Parade of Homes Publication-Large Group on behalf of the Raleigh-Wake County HBA.

Best Parade of Homes Publication - Small Group Hickory-Catawba Valley HBA Best Parade of Homes Publication - Large Group HBA of Raleigh-Wake County

Special Project Marketing Littleton Advertising and Marketing for the Renaissance Park Pizza Box Member: HBA of RaleighWake County Special Community Project Thomas Gipson Homes Inc. for the creation of the Habitat Home Builder Blitz Member: HBA of RaleighWake County

s (Left) Jamie Bradley, Garrett Werkman, Grady Thomas, Diane Virkler, Charlotte HBA President Brian Pace, EO Mark Baldwin and Alma Jacobs accept the award for the Best Large Group Community Project on behalf of the Charlotte HBA. They are joined by the NCHBA Senior Officers for a photo. (Middle) The HBA of Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties receives the honor of Best Large Group Community Project Award for the Habitat Builder Blitz. EO Nick Tennyson, President Dave Hausfeld and Blitz Chairman Frank Wiesner accept. (Right) NCHBA Immediate Past President Paul Mullican, President-Elect Frank Wiesner, President Ray Rhodes and First Vice President Lyle Gardner pose with Tom Gipson of Thomas Gipson Homes,Inc. Gipson was honored for creating the Habitat Builder Blitz.

s Special Project - Marketing - Littleton Advertising and Marketing for the Renaissance Park Pizza Box.

s Best Small Group Community Project Hendersonville HBA for Community Team Day

Special Project Green Renovation Pippin Home Designs Inc. Member: Lake Norman HBA

Special Project Millwork Brooks Millwork Co. for the millwork at Trillium Estate in Hillsborough Member: Greensboro BA

s Special Project - Green Renovation Pippin Home Designs Inc. t

Special Project - Millwork - Brooks Millwork Co., for the millwork at Trillium Estate in Hillsborough.

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2008 Stars Awards SPECIAL PROJECTS FOR LOCAL HBAs

Best Educational Effort Lake Norman HBA for the Lake Norman University Best Membership Effort Lake Norman HBA for their “Big Hunt” Membership Drive Best PR Effort HBA of Charlotte for “Charlotte Between the Lines”

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Best Brochure/Direct Mail Piece for a Project by a Builder – Less than 50 homes per year Pinehurst Homes Inc. Member: Moore County HBA

Best Internet Web Site for a Builder or Developer SullBark Builders Inc. Member: Jackson County HBA

s (Left) Nicole Goolsby, Lake Norman HBA President Rick Constable, Brian Robinett and Sandra Wallace represent the Lake Norman HBA, winners of Best Local HBA Educational Effort and Membership Effort. (Middle) Chad and Emilee Collins of Collins and Fisler, LLC celebrate their Outstanding Achievement Award for Best Logo Design for a Company. (Right) Colen Davidson joins the NCHBA Senior officers for a light moment as he receives an Outstanding Achievement Award on behalf of Impact Properties Group for Highcroft Village, one of several STARS Awards that Impact Properties Group took home.

Best Web Site for an Associate, Supplier or Realty Company Smith Marketing Inc. Member: Greensboro BA Best Sales Office/ Information Center The King Partnership for Brightleaf Member: HBA of RaleighWake County Best Sales Office/ Information Pavilion for a Community Builders Art and Graphics Inc. for the clubhouse at Park South Station in Charlotte Member: HBAs of Charlotte and Winston-Salem

s (Left) Brandy Sullivan, local president of the Jackson County HBA and partner in SullBark Builders Inc., accepts the Outstanding Achievement Award for Best Internet Web Site for a Builder or Developer. (Middle) Jason Smith of Smith Marketing Inc., winner of the Outstanding Achievement Award for Best Web Site for an Associate, with NCHBA Immediate Past President Paul Mullican, President Ray Rhodes, President-Elect Frank Wiesner, Secretary/Treasurer Rick Shields and First Vice President Lyle Gardner. (Right) Jenny Martin of The King Partnership accepts the Outstanding Achievement STARS Award for Best Sales Office/ Information Center on behalf of the Brightleaf community. (At right) Alexis Oliver of Builders Art and Graphics Inc. and Bob Mackercher of Ryan Homes, winners of the Outstanding Achievement STARS Award for Best Sales Office/Information Pavilion for a Community, are congratulated by NCHBA Immediate Past President Paul Mullican, President Ray Rhodes, President-Elect Frank Wiesner, Secretary/Treasurer Rick Shields and First Vice President Lyle Gardner.

Best Brochure/Direct Mail Piece for a Project by a Builder Pinehurst Homes Inc.

Best Logo Design for a Company Collins and Fisler, LLC Member: HBAs of Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties and Raleigh-Wake County

Best Color Ad - Full page or greater Impact Properties Group for Highcroft Village Member: HBA of RaleighWake County

Best Membership Effort - Lake Norman HBA for their “Big Hunt” Membership Drive

Best Logo Design for a Community Marketing Specifics Inc. for Cheval in Mint Hill, N.C. Member: Atlanta HBA

t Best Logo Design for a Community - Marketing Specifics Inc. for Cheval in Mint Hill, N.C.

s Best PR Effort - HBA of Charlotte for “Charlotte Between the Lines”.

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2008 Stars Awards s (Left) Chad Collins receives the Outstanding Achievement Award for Best Single Family Detached Home with a sales price of $250,000-$500,000 on behalf of Collins and Fisler, LLC, one of several STARS awards the company took home. (Middle) NCHBA Immediate Past President Paul Mullican, President Ray Rhodes, President-Elect Frank Wiesner, Secretary/Treasurer Rick Shields and First Vice President Lyle Gardner are pictured with Iredell County HBA EO Bunny Boyd, Ben Bunday of Bear Builders, LLC, and Jan Petree. Bear Builders, LLC was recognized for outstanding achievement for Best Single Family Detached Home with a sales price of $500,000-$1 million. (Right) Lake Norman HBA member and NCHBA Secretary/Treasurer Rick Shields joins Sandra Wallace, Membership Director for the Lake Norman HBA and Rick Constable, local president, as they accept the Outstanding Achievement Award for Best HBA Web Site.

s (Left) EO Sherry Pinney-Phillips, Kate Dawson and Nicole Gossage accept the Outstanding Achievement Award for Best Parade of Homes Publication on behalf of the Johnston County HBA. (Middle) NCHBA President Ray Rhodes, Immediate Past President Paul Mullican, and First Vice President Lyle Gardner join Fayetteville HBA EO Natalie Woodbury and local President Billy Hylton as they accept a well deserved Outstanding Achievement Award for Best HBA Community Project for their “Operation Welcome Home” project for returning soldiers. (Right) NCHBA President Ray Rhodes, Immediate Past President Paul Mullican, President-Elect Frank Wiesner, First Vice President Lyle Gardner, and Andy Ladner of the Raleigh-Wake County HBA join member Peggy Mackowski, winner of an Outstanding Achievement Award for Special Project-Renovation. (Near right) Steve Monroe proudly accepts the Outstanding Achievement Award for Special Project-Marketing on behalf of Moss Supply Co. (Far right) NCHBA Immediate Past President Paul Mullican, President Ray Rhodes and First Vice President Lyle Gardner congratulate Brian Robinett, winner of the Outstanding Achievement Award for Distinguished Builder Member of the Year.

Best Single-Family Detached Home with a sales price of $250,000$500,000 Collins and Fisler, LLC for the Summerbrooke at Windover in Durham Member: HBAs of RaleighWake County and Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties Best Single-Family Detached Home with a sales price of $500,000$1 million Bear Builders, LLC for their custom build at Village on the New in Jefferson, N.C. Member: Iredell County HBA Best Single-Family Detached Home with a sales price over $1 million (under 5,000 square feet) Living Stone Construction for the Green residence at the Settings of Black Mountain Member: Asheville HBA

Best Single-Family Detached Home with a sales price over $1 million (5,000 to 10,000 square feet) Kenneth Bealer Homes for the Milford Road residence Member: Lake Norman HBA Best HBA Web Site Lake Norman HBA Best HBA Member Communication Greensboro BA for their 50th anniversary “Builder Update” Best HBA Parade of Homes Publication Johnston County HBA Best HBA Community Project Fayetteville HBA for “Operation Welcome Home” for returning soldiers Special Project Award Renovation Quality Design and Construction Inc. Member: HBA of RaleighWake County Crowe Design and Associates Member: Lake Norman HBA Special Project Marketing Moss Supply Co. Member: HBA of Charlotte

s Best HBA Member Communication - Greensboro BA for 50th Anniv.“Builder Update”

Distinguished Builder Member of the Year Brian Robinett Member: Lake Norman HBA t

Best Single-Family Detached Home - Living Stone Construction for the Green residence at the Settings of Black Mountain

s Special Project Award - Renovation Crowe Design and Associates

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s Best Single-Family Detached Home - Kenneth Bealer Homes for the Milford Road residence

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NCHBA News NCHBA welcomes new employees

wo new employees recently joined the North Carolina Home Builders Association staff. Heather Crews is the new Director of Communications and Managing Editor for North Carolina Builder magazine. She comes to NCHBA from the North Carolina Department of Labor, where she was a Public Information Officer. Crews earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass Crews communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Wendy Spaziani is taking the position of Assistant Education Coordinator for the 21CBEC. She gained experience in the industry by working as an assistant for a homeowners’ association management company. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of North Spaziani Carolina at Wilmington. They can be reached at the NCHBA office

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at (800) 662-7129, or via e-mail at hcrews@ nchba.org or wspaziani@nchba.org.

Mixed-use community has grand opening

ewland Communities, the nation’s largest privately owned developer of planned communities, recently opened its newest community, Briar Chapel, in Chapel Hill. The 1,589-acre mixed-use development in northeastern Chatham County is the Triangle’s largest green community. Briar Chapel features a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) built residents’ center, as well as a greenbuilt Information Center and Model Home Village. The community’s 900 acres of open space feature views of Bennett Mountain and Pokeberry Creek, as well as footpaths, bike trails and sports fields.

Member teaches in new survey program

aymond Dawber, Office Survey Manager for ESP Associates in Wilmington, is serving as an instructor in the newly formed

surveying technology program at Brunswick Community College. Previously an adjunct instructor at Fayetteville Technical Community College, Dawber oversees ESP’s Wilmington survey operation and has been instrumental in starting the company’s hydrographic surveying division.

Bonded Builders announces membership award

onded Builders Warranty Group will award a $35 gas gift card to North Carolina Home Builders Association members who bring in their first-ever new member that is approved by their local association. Along with the $35 gas card, the company will provide a framed certificate of recognition printed on fine parchment paper. This promotion is designed to support local home builders associations and does not require builder participation in any Bonded Builders programs. For more information about the awards program, e-mail Andi Lindbergh at alindberg@ bondedbuilders.com.

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