Northern Kentucky Builder January 2016

NORTHERN KENTUCKY

January 2016

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Meet the 2016 HBA Leadership And hear more about what they feel are priorities, strengths and challenges for the upcoming year and beytond for our industry... more on page 20 www.HomeBuildersNKY.com www.facebook.com/HBANKY

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The mission of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky is to promote and enhance the integrity and visibility of the construction industry and the members of the organization through advocacy, communication, education and political action.

Northern Kentucky Builder™ is an official publication of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky, 2751 Circleport Drive, Erlanger, Kentucky 41018. It is published in the interest of the Northern Kentucky building industry and read by home builders, remodelers, general contractors, developers, engineers, bankers, Realtors,® architects, material dealers, subcontractors and manufacturers. All rights reserved. Copying or reproduction without the expressed permission of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky is strictly prohibited. phone 859.331.9500 or fax 859.578.3393 email homebuilders@hbanky.com 2016 Board of Directors Tom Spille, President Jason Yeager, Immediate Past President Bill Cullen, Vice President Mike Conklin, Secretary/Treasurer Jim Frey, Associate President Pat Parshall, Associate Vice President John Toebben, Land Development Council President Nick Smith, Sales & Marketing Council President Michael Gray, Builder Director John Curtin, Builder Director Watson Jones, Associate Director Steve Brunson, Associate Director Brian Schalk, Associate Director Dave Hensley, Associate Director HBA Staff Brian A. Miller, Executive Vice President Melanie Meyer, Director of Shows & Events Jane Dvorak, Director of Sales & Marketing Shawn Cox, Director of Professional Development Dan Smith, Director of Finance Lea Amburgey, Administrative Coordinator Tammy Gorby, Director of Membership Editors Brian Miller Jane Dvorak Writing Stacy Smith Rogers Staff The Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky is open to the world, visit our web site for up-to-date information on HBA services and programs, including extensive public referral directory to Registered Builders, Registered Remodelers and Associate Members.

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INSIDE THIS EDITION...

4 ............................................................. Letter from Brian Miller 5..............................................Around the HBA / Member Update 6...................................................Let’s Make a Deal - TTN 2016!

11............................................................................2016 Forcast 16...........................61st Annual Inaugural Dinner & Holiday Party 19........................................... News from Around the Association 19....................................................................... Millennium Club 20............................... Membership Meeting at New Riff Distilling 22................................................................... Homes with Septic 26......................................... Northern Kentucky Building Permits 27................................................................... Calendar of Events

ON THE COVER The 2016 HBA Executive Committee is ready to lead the Association into the new year. Pictured L to R: Brian Miller, HBA Executive Vice President; Jason Yeager, Immediate Past President; Bill Cullen, Vice President; Tom Spille, President; Pat Parshall, Associate Vice President; Jim Frey Associate President.

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FROM THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

What 2016 has in Store for the Construction Industry in NKY As we continue to climb out of the great recession we all wonder what 2016 will look like. One word comes to mind; “Busy” or two words, “Very Busy”. Commercial and residential construction continues to improve, albeit slower than the U.S. average. However, our skills and workforce gaps are growing more noticeable as the lack of skilled workers continues to weigh on growth opportunities for Northern Kentucky.

Commercial Construction Commercial capital reinvestment in current facilities is up 49.5% over 2014 and 355% over its low of 2009. Now commercial investment in Northern Kentucky is up 5.5% over 2014 but up 431% off its low of 2010. The new commercial construction market will likely reach normal levels in 2016 which is welcomed news. The current facility capital reinvestment by operators is coming along well and will likely reach normal levels by 2017.

The dollar volume for both segments of the commercial markets has normalized. Commercial builders/developers we speak to indicate that, while that may be the case, the margins that builders/developers are able to garner from their work is far less than what it once was as operators continue to demand costs are down, while labor costs and available land are both in short supply.

Residential Construction Growing for Spring Market October is a traditional time for builders to pull permits for the spring market. The spring market of 2015 was far healthier than in prior years.

That being said, it looks like our residential builders are expecting an even healthier market in 2016. October 2015 permits over 2014 permits are up 19.7%. Almost every builder we have spoken to relate experiences of much higher volume of sales in the fall than last year and an even greater need for skilled trades people; more on that in a bit.

While this means that residential builders are very busy they aren’t anywhere near normal levels. We still project normal building production at 1,300 homes for the Tri-County area by the year 2019. Prerecession building production will not be in sight until 2024. We have moved our projection of that volume level up one year from 2025.

Residential Remodeling Shooting Even Higher The residential remodeling sector continues to amaze; up 44.4% over 2014 and showing no signs of backing off. Prices are climbing for average remodels; they are up only a mere 4% over the prior year. Remodelers report plenty of work but not enough workers to get to it all.

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We need workers!

Workforce Issues a Long Term Challenge Contributing to these “busy” issues; our workforce gap continues to become more pronounced. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics general growth in al employment sectors is expected to grow 11% over the next 5 years. However, construction is expected to double that rate of growth at 22%. We need workers! Nationally we need 114,700 electricians, 29,300 masons, 218,200 carpenters, 78,200 equipment operators, 325,200 general laborers, 82,300 plumbers, 125,200 property maintenance workers, and 55,900 HVAC mechanics and installers. That’s over a million workers much less all of the hundreds of thousands of other fields that contribute to build, sell, finance, close, insure, legally represent and general support all construction. Folks we are in a bad spot and it’s not getting much better.

In Northern Kentucky alone we believe that we need an additional 2,500 workers in skilled trades for residential construction alone by 2020 and another 3,000 by 2,025. That’s a big hole to fill but we are working to do so through our trade school at the Enzweiler Building Institute.

Conclusion While 2016 is going to be a good year for building in general, residential builders have a long way to go to recover. You are going to be “busy”… ”Very Busy”!

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ave the date.......February 18-19, 2016. Come and join your home builder friends at the National Corvette Museum for the 2016 HBAK Installation of Officers and Awards Reception. There will be food and spirits along with a tour of over 80 Corvettes starting with the 2015 Stingray waiting for you in the lobby. Go to www.hbak. com for information on the meetings and how to register.

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2016 WOMEN BUILD… YES WE CAN Women Build is a Habitat for Humanity program that empowers women to build homes, lives, hope and communities and creates new connections and lifelong bonds Building will start around Mother’s Day 2016 and be completed by December 2016 – everyone is invited to attend Kick-Off ceremonies at the beginning of our builds and the Dedication celebrations once the homes are complete We are building three homes this year, side-by-side, located at 2465, 2475, 2489 Wilson Avenue in Colerain Township, Hamilton County (home model pictured below) Please join us for our 2016 Women Build Project. We need to raise $300,000 ($100,000 for each home) to fund these homes. There are numerous opportunities to sponsor fundraising and volunteer - we can do this – with your help.

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2016 leadership being sworn in at the 2015 Holiday Party

2016 Forecast

By Stacy Smith Rogers

HBA Leadership Shares Their Expectations for this Year Indicators point toward a positive outlook for the regional building industry, with increased home sales and demand for new construction projects finally seeing the light of day. After weathering a sluggish comeback from the recession, HBANKY members are starting to see more silver linings than dark clouds that have been hanging so prominently in recent years. Like many member businesses, the association rolled up its sleeves, dug in its heels and pushed hard to advocate for and promote the local industry in 2015. With the dedication of a leadership team that’s tenaciously poised to continue moving forward, offering members more opportunities to improve and promote their businesses, the forecast for HBANKY looks bright. The 2016 leadership team recently offered their perspectives on the goals and initiatives that members will see this year ...

HBA Executive Vice President Brian Miller explained that the association will expand business-to-business opportunities to connect more customers with more members. “Our goal is to bring members bigger, brighter and better events that have a greater impact. Now that we’re coming out of the recession, we’re able to focus more efforts on networking events that bring business to our members,” he said.

Another major focus, according to Miller, is continuing to grow workforce development initiatives. Workforce development is a huge need around the country, with virtually no vocational training offered in high schools anymore. “There’s an immediate need for today’s workers in the construction industry.

We’re taking a very innovative approach into finding and training potential workers,” Miller said. He emphasized that the goal is not only to train skilled employees, but to prepare them to manage and lead in the future. HBANKY is a step ahead with its existing trades school, and through the community partnerships it’s building, there is renewed optimism in gradually filling the workforce need.

This fall, the association will welcome 44 students from Boone County Schools to its classrooms during the school day. This is part of an innovative effort to reach students earlier in their education journey and introduce

them to the local career opportunities in the construction field. The hope is that the students will gain on-site experience in carpentry, HVAC, electrical and facilities maintenance through pre-apprenticeship training. Ideally, they’ll be several steps ahead by the time they graduate from high school and will be prepared to enter the workforce sooner. In addition, HBANKY is working with Gateway Community College to help students in its trade school earn college credit.

The association is also in talks with Northern Kentucky University and Eastern Kentucky University to explore college credit options.

2016 HBANKY President Tom Spille, Spille Builders & Developers, emphasized the uniqueness of HBANKY’s trade school program. “There are only a handful of programs like ours in the country. We’re a role model for other HBAs. There are no longer vocational schools, so this fills a void. Through our partnership with Boone County Schools, we’re making more use of the space we have and getting more kids interested in a career path in our industry,” he said.

While growing the trade school is a top priority, so is growing the membership, Spille said. “We’re consolidating our events so that we host one major event every month and increasing the value for members and

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Photo from HOMEFEST 2015

Photo from Annual Elk Creek Sporting Clay Shoot 2015

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forward to this opportunity to serve as president. sponsors.” Building upon the momentum recruitment. “Without the work of the HBA, The association has given so much to our family a lot of people wouldn’t be building houses. business. When you’ve been in business for decades, it’s good to have an organization there There’s strength in numbers. When we call a to support you,” he added. senator, we represent a strong force. And when our members think about using a product or service, we encourage them to look within our HBANKY Immediate Past President Jason association,” he explained, noting that being a Yeager, Ashley Construction, said he was leaving the association in good hands. “If you member of HBANKY goes beyond the moral look at the people we have involved and the obligation of giving back to the industry to dedication they’ve shown, you couldn’t ask for becoming a resource for the internal and a better group. Not only are they dedicated, external community. but they bring a tremendous amount of “This year, we’ll also focus more on the structure or our events,” Spille said. “I experience and we’re fortunate they’re using that experience here at the HBA,” he said. hope members will take advantage of those opportunities to make connections. I know “Each member brings something different to the table. I’m sincerely excited about this it can be hard. I’m not the most social person group. They’ll be firing on all cylinders with in the world myself, but I’ve found that when the responsibilities that come with serving on I’ve made the effort to attend an event, I always the Executive Committee. This is a growing meet someone who can make my job better. If organization, and with strong leadership you want to be in business, you’ve got to attend the events,” he added. Spille also noted that that is committed to engaging members and making sure we drive advocacy and political improvement of facilities will also make the action, we’ll keep the momentum going.” short list of priorities in 2016. “I’m looking 12

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HBANKY Vice President Bill Cullen, Cullen Brothers Custom Homes, said that he’s excited about his role as vice president this year. He noted that 2016 will be full of opportunities intentionally planned to make the most of everyone’s time. “I would like to see more members recognize the benefit of being involved with the association.

Sometimes the time commitment can be overwhelming, but the HBA is out there working on behalf of its members and our industry. Our focus this year will be on connecting members with customers,” he explained. Cullen encourages other members to take advantage of the opportunities the association provides to forge relationships with clients. “The Cavalcade of Homes and Tour of Remodeled Homes have been a great benefit for our business. We’ve also taken advantage of placing banner ads on the HBA website and we’ve seen a substantial increase of traffic on our site,” he said. Members will also see more opportunities this year to promote their businesses to potential clients.

“There’s an immediate need for today’s workers in the construction industry. We’re taking a very innovative approach into finding and training potential workers.” – Brian Miller

“If you look at the people we have involved and the dedication they’ve shown, you couldn’t ask for a better group. Not only are they dedicated, but they bring a tremendous amount of experience and we’re fortunate they’re using that experience here at the HBA.” – Jason Yeager “We’re consolidating our events so that we host one major event every month and increasing the value for members and sponsors.” – Tom Spille

“The goal this year is to host events that respect our members’ time and enhance their experiences. One way we hope to do that is to do more by doing a little less with one monthly event that really makes an impact,” - Jim Frey

Make sure not to miss February’s event at the New Riff Distillery, pictured here, on February 10th.

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“We’ve also taken advantage of placing banner ads on the HBA website and we’ve seen a substantial increase of traffic on our site.” – Bill Cullen “Today, there is no such thing as time management. It’s more about choice management.

People make choices of how to spend their time based on what’s important and relevant to them.” – Jim Frey

2016 To Do List • Connect more members with more customers • Restructure and energize monthly meetings to offer value-added opportunities to network • Improve workforce development • Increase growth • Make facility improvements

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HBANKY Associate President Jim Frey, me why I would want to invest my time in the Northern Kentucky association when Pella Windows, elaborated on what his fellow Executive Committee members view I’ve already done my time in Cincinnati. I’ve as top-of-mind for 2016. “The goal this year found, however, that my business always is to host events that respect our members’ improves when I’m fully engaged,” he added. time and enhance their experiences. One way HBANKY Associate Vice President we hope to do that is to do more by doing a little less with one monthly event that really Pat Parshall, Northwest Title Family of Companies, emphasized the focus on makes an impact,” he said. Frey emphasized networking opportunities for members in 2016. the importance of offering value-based opportunities to connect members with “We want to help everyone’s business grow. This year, especially, we’re designing networking customers. “Today, there is no such thing as events that really value people’s time,” he time management. It’s more about choice said. Parshall elaborated on the workforce management. People make choices of how to spend their time based on what’s important development initiative, “Our association is committed to the education component of our and relevant to them,” he said. Frey served trades school, and we’re finding ways to grow as associate president for the Cincinnati it. Parshall and his fellow Executive Committee HBA in 2006 and is currently celebrating his 20th year in business, so he’s aware of members each shared an enthusiasm for leading the association in 2016 and working together the time commitment involved in serving to make the association a strong voice and a on the Executive Committee and managing a demanding work load. “Some people ask valuable resource for its members.

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MEET THE 2016 LEADERSHIP 61ST ANNUAL INAUGURAL DINNER & HOLIDAY PARTY

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he HBA leadership and attendees celebrated the end of 2015 at the 61st Annual Inaugural Dinner and Holiday Party. Congratulations to Tom Spille, Spille Builders and Developers, who was installed as the 2016 President along with the 2016 Board of Directors. Jim Frey, Pella Windows was installed as Associate President.

Congratulations to the award winners. Jim Cutter, Cutter Construction, Builder of the Year, JoEllen Thompson, Star Building Materials, Associate of the Year, Mike Kegley, The BOLD Company, Donald M. Wiedeman Lifetime Achievement Award and Diana DeVore, Guardian Savings Bank, Janis Beard Membership Award.

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Time Running Out for EPA Lead Paint Re-certification Extension

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AHB Remodelers Chairman Robert Criner met with White House officials Monday to, again, plead the industry’s case for a simplified re-certification process for NAHB members and others who do work in homes with lead paint.

The issue: An estimated 380,000 remodelers and others who must re-up their Lead-Safe Certifications from the Environmental Protection Agency (http://www.epa.gov/lead/getcertified) to comply with its Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting (LRRP) rule (http://www.epa. gov/lead/renovation-repair-and-painting-program )are staring at some important deadlines.

March 31, 2016, marks the end of an unprecedented extension granted last year for some of these remodelers. It’s the deadline by which those remodelers and other contractors who received their EPA LeadSafe Certified Renovator certifications on or before March 31, 2010, must complete a refresher training course to maintain their status.

After March 31, 2016, the clock resumes ticking for the second phase of renovators, one day at a time. Those who became certified between April 1, 2010, and March 31, 2011, must be re-certified within six years from the date they completed the original training course.

The extension did not apply to renovators operating under one of the 14 state-delegated programs.

Complicating matters is the uncertainty of regulatory action regarding re-certification training requirements.

A draft final rule – proposed by the EPA and supported by NAHB – to remove the hands-on training requirement is pending review by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB). When Criner met with OMB officials Jan. 11 in Washington, D.C., he urged them to expedite review and finalization of this common-sense improvement to the LRRP rule.

Without this regulatory action, the first wave of remodelers who received their initial certification on or before March 31, 2010, must renew their EPA Lead-Safe Certified Renovator certifications with inperson refresher training by March 31, 2016.

NAHB is in close contact with EPA and will inform members immediately when the agency issues its final regulation on re-certification training.

If you were certified by March 31, 2010, or live in one of 14 delegated states that have their own unique set of rules, use and share this map to help you through the lead paint regulatory maze.

Footnote: HBANKY is planning a recertification course prior to the deadline. The date and time has yet to be determined. Watch your email for details.

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LC added to some of the locations at Wiseway Supply to clarify products being stocked at their locations by promoting a “Know Before You Go” approach. Wiseway now has 7 locations to supply material needs! So, to be perfectly clear on the products they are stocking at each individual location, they are identifying it through their name...Wiseway Supply with RLC or without!

The Florence, KY and the Blue Ash, OH locations will be the “Large Commercial” branches! They will be able to supply large commercial products and residential products from their warehouses.

All of their other locations - Dry Ridge, KY, Harrison, OH, Franklin, OH, Hamersville, OH, and their NEW LOCATION in West Union, OH - will be tailored to the needs of the Residential and Light Commercial customers...with product available for their immediate needs... and designated with the initials RLC! Inventory can be customized to the customer’s needs...just by telling the Branch Manager their everyday needs! They can make it happen! Plus, stock from any one of their locations or 65,000 square foot Distribution Center, complete with RF Warehousing, state-ofthe-art technology, can be quickly transferred to the customer’s branch of choice!

“We are excited to have this new “Know Before You Go” approach along with the additional “RLC” after the name” said John Cain, President of Wiseway. He continues, “This clarification in the name is how we knew we could get across more clearly the products the customers can expect to have when just showing up at these locations. It becomes us creating the expectations for our customers to continue servicing their material needs at the service level they expect.” For more information contact John Cain at (859) 292-1313.

The 2016 Housing & Building Industry Day will be held at the Kentucky State Capitol on February 3rd

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he Home Builders Association of Kentucky hosts Housing & Building Industry Day at the Capitol to create visibility for the housing & building industry and helps members connect with policy makers. The annual event provides an opportunity to learn from and educate state government officials and network with builders from across the great Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Activities include a welcome and legislative update in the Capitol Rotunda, meetings with legislators, a photo opportunity and networking lunch.

We will begin with meetings in the Capital Annex at 9am. Due to our large caucus we will split into three groups to meet them all. This is a great one day event that is easy to use and highly effective for your industry. An issues briefing will be sent to registrants prior to our trip. Please save the date and join us on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 in Frankfort!

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MILLENNIUM CLUB All-Rite Ready Mix Arlinghaus Builders Ash Insurance, C.K. Barnes Dennig & Co., Ltd Bray Trucking. Inc. Budget Blinds and Tailored Living Cutter Construction Drees Company Dudley Construction Co., Inc. Ernst Concrete Fischer Homes Florida Tile Forcht Bank Granite & Quartz Wholesale Grant County/Gallatin County Concrete Janell Concrete & Masonry Equipment, Inc. Kelly Bros. Home & Design Center Kentucky Federal Savings & Loan Kentucky FluidAir, Inc.

NAHB Applauds Passage of House Resolution Overturning WOTUS Rule

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he House approved on January 13 a Senate-passed Congressional Review Act resolution (S. J. Res. 22) that would rescind the ill-advised “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The White House has threatened to veto the measure.

The rule went into effect on Aug. 28, but the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit enacted a nationwide stay on Oct. 9. Commending the House for approving the resolution, NAHB Chairman Tom Woods issued an official statement that said: “By dramatically extending the areas in which home builders are required to get permits, the rule will lead to bureaucratic delays, increase project costs and mitigation fees, and harm housing affordability. Two courts have already ruled that there is a high likelihood that the rule is illegal and have temporarily stopped its implementation. These court decisions highlight the fact that there are serious problems with the rule and that EPA and the Corps should scrap it and go back to the drawing board.

“NAHB urges President Obama to allow this resolution to take effect by signing it when it reaches his desk.”

Logan Lavelle Hunt M & W Excavation Co. Inc. Tri- City Insurance Service, Inc. Valley View Temporary Furnished Living VonLehman & Company, Inc. Wiseway Supply The Millennium Club is an elite group of companies whose contributions pay for the refreshments and entertainment at events like the Annual Golf Outing, Tabletop Night, Elk Creek Outing and the Holiday Party.

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BOURBON

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Yep, you read that right. The Membership Committee invites all members

for an evening at Northern Kentucky’s newest distillery. The New Riff Distilling.

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Come out and see how New Riff produces its bourbon and gin in this state of the art facility. Participate in a bourbon tasting and network with members.

The event is Wednesday, February 10 from 5 – 8 pm. Tickets are only $20.00 and include drinks, appetizers and the bourbon experience. Call Tammy Gorby at the HBA today (859-331-9500) to secure your spot at the event.

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hen building a home that will be using a septic system, it is important to be certain where the system will be installed.

This is determined by the site evaluation conducted by the Health Department. Most often the Health Department will mark this area with survey flags or other materials. It is also important to know the depth and size of the system. This should all be considered before construction of the home begins. It is important to work with the certified septic installer before he/she pulls the septic permit. When a home is going to have a septic system a septic permit will need to be obtained before a building permit will be issued. The certified septic installer is responsible for pulling this permit.

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house too deep causing the Health Department and Installer to try to find another area on the property. If this occurs usually the system will have to be pumped to the area or an area will have to be created for the septic system. This is very costly to the homeowner/ builder and should be avoided. Also keep in mind that with a septic system it is also required that 100% available repair area is on the property. A lot of times with the system are installed in the repair area because the builder encroached on the approved septic area.

Septic systems in Northern Kentucky are typically installed shallow and will need additional top soil placed over them. If possible the Installer should coordinate with the Excavator before the site preparation begins.

Top soil should be put up dry and stock piled in an easy place for the Installer to access. By utilizing the available top soil on the lot this also saves the Home owner money. Unfortunately, some lots still will need to have additional soil trucked in.

A septic system is a utility just as important to the home as the air conditioning or the roof and the goal is for the system to work properly.

With the tips listed above and proper coordination, this should be easy enough to achieve. You can contact the Health Department at 859-341-4151 for additional information. Bob McCandless, Northern KY Health Department

Reis Concrete Products, Inc. Ready Mix • Concrete Septic Tanks

9522 Alexandria Pike Alexandria, KY 859-635-4157

Rt. 2 269 AA US 27 Falmouth, KY 859-654-6400

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Your Peace of Mind Deserves a Professional

For more info on why you should only use a member of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky when it is time for a decision about your home call 859.331.9500 or visit www.homebuildersnky.com.

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NORTHERN KENTUCKY BUILDING PERMITS OCTOBER ‘15

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SINGLE FAMILY

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MODULAR HOMES

BOONE

44

$7,635,652

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CAMPBELL

25

$3,875,614

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3

$409,184

1

KENTON

21

$2,622,543

0

1

$12,

GRANT

1

$2250

0

0

91

$14,358,809

0

$0

4

$421,384

1

$739,567

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OTOBER ‘14

#

SINGLE FAMILY

#

MODULAR HOMES

#

MULTI FAMILY

#

CONDOS

BOONE

33

$5,512,018

3

$1,238,160

CAMPBELL

18

$3,249,743

1

$400

KENTON

25

$4,675,765

TOTAL

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$13,437,526

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750

$135,625,833

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JAN-OCT '14

607

$102,797,504

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COMMERCIAL

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COMMERCIAL REMODELING

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RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

7

$9,168,575

104

$9,754,894

63

$1,452,527

2

$7600

6

$976,023

13

$466,

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2

$1,4500

14

$14,,119

10

$331,844

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0

1

$6850

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$11,378,575

125

$25,616,036

86

$2,251,171

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COMMERCIAL

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COMMERCIAL REMODELING

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RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

4

$15,224,

32

$10,209,781

60

$33,029,769

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$575,581

21

$204,733.99

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$739,567

MASON

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$0

1

$0

23

$1,477,476

27

$671,965

1

$0

4

1278160

5

$15,424,

61

12262838

108

$33,906,468

$462,235

38

$17,171,892

4

$1,681,567

117

$103,477,109

726

$234,831,129

1,384

$29,710,343

$1300

35

$7,018,710

36

$7,591,548

36

$82,824,785

556

$104,,905

997

$52,263,405

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HBANKY BUSINESS MEETINGS AT A GLANCE. GO TO HBANKY.COM OR CALL 331-9500 FOR RESERVATIONS AND CONFIRM DATES

February - Get Involved 4

Remodelers Issues Committee Meeting, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at the HBA.

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Sales and Marketing Council Board of Governors Meeting. Monthly meeting of the Sales and Marketing Council Board of Governors.

Past SMC Presidents are encouraged to attend. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at the HBA.

10

New Riff Distillery Experience, all members encouraged to attend from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at New Riff Distillery.

15

Presidents Day - HBA Office Closed.

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Land Development Council Board of Governors. Monthly meeting of the Land Development Council Board of Governors. All Council Past Presidents are welcome and encouraged to attend this meeting. 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM at the HBA.

18-19 HBA of Kentucky Winter Board of Directors Meeting, HBAK’s Winter Board of Directors meeting. Visit www.hbak.com for more information.

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First Aid & Bloodborne Pathogens Class, presented by NKEMS, AGC/SIF Compliant Course from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at the HBA. ($50)

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State & Local Government/PAC Committee. The committee will discuss legislative issues and engage an elected or appointed official in dialogue over issues concerning the construction industry. All members are welcome to attend this meeting. 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at the HBA.

24

New Member Orientation, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at the HBA.

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Executive Committee. Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee. Only Executive Committee members may attend this meeting. 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM at the HBA.

DO BUSINESS WITH A MEMBER For a list of current members of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky call 859.331.9500, download the HBA’s APP or visit www.homebuildersnky.com.

March - A Look Ahead 3

Remodelers Issues Committee Meeting, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at the HBA.

8

Sales and Marketing Council Board of Governors Meeting. Monthly meeting of the Sales and Marketing Council Board of Governors.

Past SMC Presidents are encouraged to attend. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at the HBA.

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Land Development Council Board of Governors. Monthly meeting of the Land Development Council Board of Governors. All Council Past Presidents are welcome and encouraged to attend this meeting. 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM at the HBA.

24

Work Site General Safety Guidlines, presented by NKEMS, AGC/SIF Compliant Course, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the HBA. ($50)

25

Good Friday - HBA Office Closed

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State & Local Government/PAC Committee. The committee will discuss legislative issues and engage an elected or appointed official in dialogue over issues concerning the construction industry. All members are welcome to attend this meeting. 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at the HBA.

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New Member Orientation, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at the HBA.

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Executive Committee at Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee. Only Executive Committee

members may attend this meeting. 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM at the HBA.

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Board of Directors at Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Home Builders Association Board of Directors

Meeting. Past Presidents are welcome and encouraged to attend this meeting. 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

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