Northern Kentucky Builder - November 2013

NORTHERN KENTUCKY

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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

November 2013

Inside this Edition...

4 ................Letter from Brian Miller, Executive Vice President

and political action.

5 ..................................................................... Membership Update

The Northern Kentucky Home Product and Service Buyers’

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Guide is a special edition of the Northern KY Builder. 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

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17........................................................... Millennium Club Update

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18...............................................Tour and Parade Great Successes

2013 Board of Directors Adam Chaney, President William Butt, Immediate Past President James Kegley, Vice President Jason Yeager, Secretary/Treasurer Desiree Webster, Associate President Walt Dunlevy, Associate Vice President Paul Metzger, Land Development Council President Pat Parshall, Sales & Marketing Council President Phil Drees, Builder Director Tom Spille, Builder Director Diana DeVore, Associate Director Art Fischesser, Associate Director Anita Kosco, Associate Director Patrick Townsend, Associate Director

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HBA Staff Brian A. Miller, Executive Vice President Janis Beard, Membership Director Melanie Meyer, Director of Shows & Events, Sales & Marketing Thomas Napier, Director of Professional Development Marsha Roudabush, Director of Finance Holly Woodring, Administrative Coordinator 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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HBA Streamlined Governance that is Easy to Use, Welcoming and Responsive Have you ever had that experience in your life where you say, “Why did I even bother”? I recently had one of these experiences at an unnamed clothing store. I was out of town on HBA business and had to meet fellow Executive Officers on a boat that left at 6:00pm. It was going to get cold and I had not packed a jacket so it was time to buy one. The captain was a member of another HBA I knew well and also knew that 6:00pm meant 6:00pm and not 6:01pm or I would be lonely on a dock at 6:02. I found a jacket that I would buy and then made the mistake of trying to checkout. I had a gift card and a debit card. The sales clerk scanned the tag and scanned my gift card. When I swiped my debit card the sales system went down... havoc ensued. The unapologetic clerk had no idea what to do and tried to get the system back up but could not...for 15 minutes. Then she attempted to check the sales log to make sure it had not hit my debit card. She said it had not but we will see when the bill comes. The transaction did, however, erase the balance on my gift card which was substantial. I was asked if I really wanted to buy the jacket and wait for a new gift card to be reissued in the mail. I began picturing my options; freezing on a boat or warm and snug on a deserted dock. After running through those two scenarios mentally I informed the clerk that I had to be at a boat dock at 5:45. I told her a :15 lie because I was loosing faith in my ability to purchase clothes from a store specifically in business to fulfill just that purpose. She stared vacuously at me and said nothing. I could see that she was about to cry due to the fact that the tools she had were failing, her training didn’t help her overcome unforeseen challenges, and was not educated about or ignored most aspects of customer service.

So there she was; treading water…waiting to be saved or drown. Finally the manager had a workaround. We went to another terminal. He created a new gift card with the old balance and drafted a new sale after wiping the old sale out of the system. I could see the look on his face that said, “this is going to be a lot of work…why can’t she handle this?”The sales clerk was at that time on her phone texting someone now that her rescue had arrived. He shoved the new card in her hand and told her to ring up a new sale and that he would have to clean up the mess later. After saving the day there was no follow up. No..”hey watch how I am doing this”. No…”I am sorry for your inconvenience”. No…”where are you going”. Nothing. I caused a mess for the manager, a tailspin for the clerk and an unforgettable moment for me because I was trying to buy clothes….in a store….that is in the business to do just that. The picture I just painted for you took 45 minutes…not streamlined…not easy to use…not welcoming…not responsive.

Sure the store has training manuals and programs and I have experienced outstanding service and a great streamlined checkout experience in the past. So I will probably go back. What if that was my first visit? We at the HBA run on the governance of the members. Just like the store is in business to sell clothes we are here to serve you, to advocate for you, to educate you and to help your business grow. Since we are volunteer driven we need committees, councils, and task forces to get things done. We understand that not all of you are able to commit to a standing meeting so we have meetings that meet quarterly, bimonthly, and even our Board of Directors meets eight times a year. Over the last few years we have focused on streamlining governance of the HBA to make it more convenient for you. We have also created more opportunities to “micro-burst” volunteer; a term that means options to do one thing and then move on. Our membership drives, business to business events, consumer shows, sponsorships, legislative trips to Frankfort, etcetera, allow you to tune in, turn on and then tune out.

Since that restructure has taken place, the staff has taken on a greater role in order to make the details come together while empowering members to help mold the vision and future of the HBA. We are very proud of their accomplishments and those of our leadership. We also want to make sure we are easy to use. Our email is always open. So is our phone. We recently launched a mobile app that has all of our members in a directory that is searchable and works with your phone to call one another. It features our events and allows you to sign up on your mobile device. Coupled with our website we hope that access to information is easy to use. And last we strive to be very responsive. Anytime we hear a concern, compliment or the next idea from our members they go straight to the top.

We encourage our staff to bring your ideas, issues and “at-a-boys” directly to me. We share those with our leadership team and then we share the resolution or the simple thanks back to you.

If you ever encounter a story like the one I shared going on at our HBA please let me know. Hopefully there aren’t those going on. Also, please call on us to share ideas about how we can make your experience easier to use, more streamlined and/or responsive. We are here for you.

Sincerely,

Brian A. Miller Executive Vice President Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky

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New Member Orientation is not only for the new members who are recruited throughout the year, but also for members who have never attended a New Member Orientation. You would be amazed at the services and benefits the Home Builders Association provides their members that you may not be aware of because you have not attended a New Member Orientation. Plan to join us for our next New Member Orientation on November 19 at 3:30 pm at the Home Builders Office.

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New Members Bluegrass Elite Crete Travis Fields 1416 Chesapeake Avenue Covington, Kentucky 41011 859-757-0332 Business: Decorative Concrete Overlay Sponsor: Pat Parshall Fry Fastening Systems Phil Burkhart 1390 A Donaldson Highway Erlanger, Kentucky 41018 859-525-8715 Business: Building Materials Sponsor: Tom Spille Home Services, LLC Colleen Parsons 60 Cavalier Blvd.

Florence, Kentucky 41042 859-578-4973 Business: Mortgage ME Finke Contractors Mark E. Finke 2035 Boxer Lane Unit 419 Independence, Kentucky 41051 859-393-5532 Business: Framing/Interior Carpentry Sponsor: Rob Stone

The Gutter Shutter Company Susan Bernstein 862 E. Crescentville Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45246 513-671-4000, Ext. 1213 Business: Maintenance Free Gutter Systems National Heating & Air Conditioning Company Jonny Lang 7861 Palace Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45249 513-621-4620 Business: HVAC/Home Performance Norton Construction Dave Norton 14194 Dixie Highway Crittenden, Kentucky 41030 859-307-6316 Business: Interior Construction Sponsor: Rob Stone Ohio Cat Jim Rakowitz 158 Dozer Drive Richwood, Kentucky 41094 859-372-4665 Business: Caterpillar Machinery Dealer

Shickling Masonry by Design Joe Schickling, II 11551 Hancock Court Independence, Kentucky 41051 859-393-8031 Business: Masonry Contractor Sponsor: Bill Butt Straight Edge Concrete, LLC Kristina French P.O. Box 12931 Warsaw, Kentucky 41095 859-957-9223 Business: Concrete Sponsor: Art Fischesser REGISTERED REMODELERS Phirman Enterprises, Inc. Ronald M. Phirman 14549 Aulick Road Butler, Kentucky 41006 859-365-1574 Sponsor: Walt Dunlevy Vision Home Enterprises Victor Combs 419 Shannon Edgewood, Kentucky 41017 859-653-2194

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If you do business with any of the missing members, please encourage them to get back in the action at the HBA! Carr Supply Ryle Fence Company Cornerstone Window & Door, LLC Thomas Elliott Concrete & Excavating Grand Electric Visionary Design & Remodeling Mendell Roofing Nie-Haus Electric Quest Construction, LLC

We are truly happy to have your support and membership. The following companies are once again members of HBANKY. A & J Construction, Inc. Alside Installed Services Concrete Concepts of the Tri-State Dan Ginn Painting Stewart Title Company

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New Court Decision Affects Time Limit For Employees to File Claims Against Employers Written by Katie C. Tranter

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mployers often enter into agreements she did not remember the document, was not allowed to review it with an with employees to shorten the time limit attorney, and was not provided a copy after signing.

The court upheld the agreement, finding the employee’s suit to be provided by statute for employees to file state law claims against the employer. A recent time-barred. The court noted that Kentucky law permits parties to contract federal court decision from the Eastern District for a limitations period shorter than the time period provided by statute so of Kentucky, Shupe v. Asplundh Corporation, long as the agreed-upon period is reasonable and the waiver is knowing and indicates that courts will uphold these types of voluntary. The language in the agreement must be clear in both content and agreements so long as the agreements meet certain requirements and the form. The fact that an employee may not have read an agreement generally does not provide an opportunity to avoid its terms. employee’s consent is knowing and voluntary.

However, as the Sixth Circuit decided in Alonso v. Huron Valley In Shupe, an employee brought suit against her former employer for sex and age discrimination under the Kentucky Civil Rights Act (KCRA). Ambulance, Inc., an agreement will not be upheld where it includes a At the time she was hired, the employee signed a document, titled waiver of substantive rights (such as foregoing the judicial process in favor “LIMITATION ON TIME TO FILE CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS,” in of a grievance process) that is buried in employment documents containing which she consented to file any lawsuit against her employer “no more unclear language and other policies and procedures.

The Shupe decision is significant for employers who wish to than six (6) months after the date of the employment action that is the subject of the claim or lawsuit.” She signed in exchange for her at-will contractually shorten the statute of limitations for an employee to file a state law claim. It indicates that courts are open to such a limit so long employment and as a condition of her employment.

Notably, the document carried the following language in bold and large as certain requirements are met. The agreement should be contained in type: “IMPORTANT NOTICE” (in two places), “READ CAREFULY a separate document with large, bold type indicating its importance. The contents of the waiver should be clear, and the waiver must be supported BEFORE SIGNING,” and “PLEASE READ.” 8.5x5.5 1/13/10 12:32 PM Page 1 The employee filed suit almost a year after ending her employment by something of value, such as wages and employment. It also should not with the employer. As such, the issue in the case was whether the employee’s concern an employee’s substantive rights. Finally, it is important to note suit was time-barred because of the waiver described above. The employee that employers are not permitted to shorten the limitations period for argued that she did not knowingly and voluntarily execute the waiver. She filling a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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Insulating Your Business for Success in Today’s Marketplace The Convergence of the Four C’s: Comfort, Cost Efficiency, Code Standards and Consciousness

By Ryan Jansen, RDJI, LLC.

Advertorial The collective U.S. housing industry is still feeling the aftershocks from the devastating impact of the housing crash in 2008 and resulting recession. With the worst downturn since the 1930s now firmly behind us, the current residential construction boom is ushering in a new set of marketplace dynamics and challenges– as well as rich opportunities.

There is a convergence of factors driving today’s housing industry that can be leveraged to help distinguish your work as a builder from the competition and ultimately resonate with future home buyers. The growing marketplace concentration on comfort, cost efficiency, code standards and (environmental) consciousness is creating renewed interest in building energy efficient, high-performance homes.

With the growing focus on the Four C’s, future home buyers and existing homeowners are beginning to pay more attention to insulation, air sealing and moisture management solutions. As a result, it is equally important that builders remain competitive in this space by staying current on the latest advancements, research and product innovations. Fortunately, you don’t have to do it alone.

Likely attributed in part to the rising energy costs, home buyers are now primed and ready to learn how they can increase the performance, comfort, energy efficiency of their home. These home buyers are also increasingly expressing an interest in exceeding – rather than simply meeting – energy efficient building codes.

Understandably, projected increases in housing starts and the new home construction boom makes it difficult to focus on anything but getting through the day and delivering the jobs on time. To help maximize your job site efficiency and bring the strongest solutions to your customers , local Certified Energy Expert® Professionals (CEEs), supported by Owens Corning, can be a valuable tool in your arsenal. These trained energy specialists can help your business stay at the forefront of the latest building science solutions in insulation, air sealing and moisture management.

This creates a unique opportunity for builders to engage these savvy home buyers in a more sophisticated dialogue that will elevate their understanding of the important role the building envelope plays in achieving a high-performance home that will deliver against each of the Four Cs. While it is unlikely we’ll hear a home buyer say, “I want to live in an uncomfortable home with drafts and unpredictable temperature control” or “I like wasting energy and having 30 percent higher energy costs on my heating and cooling,” homeowners have historically looked past the “guts” of the home to spend a majority of their time on aesthetic decisions during the building process.

CEE professionals also bring a sophisticated level of expertise addressing the complexity behind air movement and the interaction of moisture, heat and cold within a home’s walls, roof and interior space. Since we live in the “guts” of the home, we also are skilled in all types of installation techniques for maximizing energy efficiency and acoustics. From the latest local building codes and standards, quality assurance and Energy Star/DOE® programs, CEE Professionals can be a resource to your team to help you differentiate yourself in the market.

To connect with a local CEE in your region, please contact Ryan Jansen at 859.727.0500 Ryan Jansen is an Owens Corning™ Certified Energy Expert® professional based out of Erlanger, KY. Certified Energy Expert® professionals can be found in 27 states and across 60 markets. To locate a CEE or learn more about the Owens Corning™ Certified Energy Expert® program, visit http://www.owenscorning.com.’

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Local Association Executive to Serve on National Board of Directors

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rian Miller, Executive Vice President of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky, was elected to serve a two year term on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Executive Officers Council (EOC). He will begin serving in 2014 as a regional director from NAHB’s region C. NAHB’s region C covers Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

Adam Chaney, HBA President remarks on Miller’s election to the Executive Officers Council Board of Directors, “Brian is well known throughout our federation by Executive Officers across the nation, and his 15 years of work with the National Association of Home Builders is being recognized by his election as a regional director. This is also a reflection of the accomplishments our local HBA has achieved in workforce development and association management. We are proud to have our Executive Officer serve the national association in such a capacity and are sure that the talents he brings to our local HBA will serve the Executive Officer’s Council well,” said Chaney. “I am thankful and humbled to know that leaders of the EOC considered me for this position,” remarked Miller. “We at this HBA know how important peer to peer knowledge, mentoring and education mean to us and that is what our local HBA gets from my involvement with the EOC. As I serve this two year term I look forward to representing the Executive Officers from the 11 state NAHB Region well. Our HBA will benefit from the exposure and knowledge we all will gain from this experience,” he concluded.

The EOC is a professional organization of association executives who manage the more than 800 local and state builder associations affiliated with NAHB. The EOC represents full and part-time executives of local and state builder associations affiliated with NAHB. In addition to its members, the activities and services of the EOC benefit the members of the NAHB-affiliated associations, the NAHB federation as a whole, the housing industry, the housing consumer, and the Executive Officers Councils of affiliated state associations.

The mission of the Executive Officers Council is to provide the highest level of effective and efficient services to its members and to benefit the industry members of NAHB by enhancing the professionalism of the executive officers of NAHB state and local associations by: •Providing a forum for builder association executives to further their professional development through training and education •Providing networking and interpersonal communication opportunities for builder association executives to share knowledge •Providing a forum for executive officers to serve as a vital resource to NAHB and its leadership in developing and serving the builder and associate membership

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he HBA is undertaking a marketing campaign as explained in a recent issue of the Northern Kentucky Builder Magazine. This program is free for you to participate. The HBA is providing free brochures, table tents, self-adhesive window posters and newly designed Registered Builder logos. To create awareness of Registered Builders the HBA is running spots on FOX 19 for a year which includes messaging about our Registered Builders, Registered Remodelers and Associate Members and have featured information on their “Home Pros” page about Registered Builders, Registered Remodelers and Associate Members. The HBA is also running a full page ad in every issue of NKY Magazine.

The goal of the HBA is to get as many of these logos on your vehicles, signs, storefronts, counters, the windows of your homes under construction and wherever you might come across a potential customer.

We are doing this in order to help build your reputation and business appeal in the eyes of your customers AND IT’S FREE! Simply let us know how many of the items you would like and we will send them out to you. You can do so by reply to this email below.

Simply give as a call or drop us an email with the following: adhesive logos (for vehicle windows, signs, etc), self-adhesive window posters (for use in your homes under construction or in storefront windows), table tents (to draw attention to brochures for use on counters), brochures and a quantity of each item needed.

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Entrepreneurship Bootcamp What is “Entrepreneurship Bootcamp”? Northern Kentucky HBA has a long standing commitment to its member companies, be they the smallest one man operation or the largest multi-state corporations. In an effort to help all of our members, we have developed a one year program that has a focus on helping every company navigate the economic recovery that is moving full steam ahead.

For almost a decade, area businesses have been struggling to make it every day and learning to survive. Hundreds of companies folded and others had to shrink down and weather the storm. While those strategies were necessary at the time, all of the good that they did in help companies through hard times can be quickly undone if companies fail to restart and jump back into the marketplace. Being, “Stuck on Survive”, can destroy a company when others are embracing the new economy and moving ahead.

To combat this, we have created an education track taught by movers and shakers in their fields, here to not only help you our members, but to foster the continued growth of the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati Area. Please, join us for these classes. You may not need them all for your yearly requirement at HBA but use them to help your business be better than it was yesterday and to prepare for tomorrow.

We sincerely hope that our education program can help you and yours to enjoy the business that you have spent so much time creating.

Look for classes marked with a These are our classes that make up the Autumn 2013 Entrepreneurship Bootcamp at HBA Northern Kentucky!

Autumn 2013 Continuing Education Schedule your Professional Development Today! Space is limited!

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Common Accounting Problems and Issues with Marsha Roudabush of HBA; 12pm - 2 pm $30 Salesmanship 101 with Melanie Meyer of HBA; 10am – 12 pm pm $30 CPR/AED (counts for AGC Workplace Safety Requirement) with NKEMS; 10am – 12 pm $60 Using Technology to Leverage your Business Part 2 with Enquirer Media; 10 am – 12 pm $30 Advanced Estimation with Del Farley of Eclipse Consulting Service; 4-6 pm $30 Fundamentals of Estimation Part 2 with Del Farley of Eclipse Consulting Service; 4-6 pm $30 Lunch and Learn: Effective Marketing through Electronic Media and Social Networks; Hosted by Web Strategy Plus, 11 am – 3 pm Lunch is provided. $60 (earns 6 CEU’s) Using Technology to Leverage your Business Parts 2 with Enquirer Media; 4 -6 pm $30 AGC Compliant Workplace Safety Presented by NKEMS; 4-6pm $60

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AGC Compliant Workplace Safety Presented by NKEMS; 10 am – 12pm $75 Fundamentals of Estimation Part 3 with Del Farley of Eclipse Consulting Service; 4-6pm $30 “From Ah! to Awesome! Defining your business and your customers” with Beth Grindley 4-6 pm $30 AGC Compliant Workplace Safety Presented by NKEMS; 2-4 pm $75 Advanced Estimation with Dell Farley of Eclipse Consulting Service; 10 am – 12 pm $30

Call (859) 3319500 to register for a class or visit www.hbanky.com.

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SPIKE CLUB APPRECIATION

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pike members are the champions of the Home Builders Association. Spikes are critical to the growth of our association. Their personal, one-to-one approach is incredibly effective in drawing new members from all segments of the industry. By maintaining a continuous influx of new members and retaining current members, they help to ensure the association sustains its powerful presence in our industry today and into the future. It’s thanks to their efforts that HBA of Northern Kentucky is the extraordinary, 900+ member organization it is today.

How to become a Spike. You receive 1 Spike Credit for each new member you recruit. When that member renews after his or her first year, the sponsoring member automatically receives one renewal credit. Every year the member renews thereafter, the sponsoring member will receive a ½ renewal credit.

Northern Kentucky’s Top Two Spikes!

Left, Brian Jones, C.K. Ash, 540 Spikes Right, Joe Halpin, Drees Homes, 427.25 Spikes

SPIKE CLUB ROSTER - As of August 31, 2013 Stateman (500 -999.5 Credits) Brian C. Jones,....................... C.K. Ash Insurance................................540.00

James C. Auton,.................... Auton Insurance........................................ 57.50 Kevin Krumpelman,............. Krumpelman Builders, Inc...................... 56.50

SUPER SPIKE (200-499.5 Credits).................................................................

Joesph Halpin,....................... Drees Homes...........................................427.25 Charles K. Ash,..................... C.K. Ash Insurance................................390.00 Rob Stone,.............................. C.K. Ash Insurance................................292.50 william h. adkisson,.............. adkisson insurance..................................259.50 Nancy Freeman,.................... Star Building Materials..........................248.75

LIFE SPIKE (25 – 49.5 Credits) Dennis Neal,.......................... Dennis Neal Construction ..................... 48.50 JoEllen Thompson,............... Star Bulding Materials............................. 46.75 Robert J. Kirby,..................... Burlington Realty & Development....... 45.50 Cindy Finley.......................... Dornbusch Insurance............................... 45.50 Ken Mueller,.......................... Decks by Design....................................... 44.00 Jason Yeager,.......................... Ashley Construction................................ 39.00 William A. Kreutzjans......... Ashley Construction................................ 37.50 Michael Koch,....................... Insurance Services..................................... 34.50 Bill Wethington,................... Wethington Insurance............................. 33.50 Tim Burks,............................. Tim Burks Builder.................................... 31.50 Joe Arlinghaus,...................... Arlinghaus Builders.................................. 30.50 Tom Youtsey,......................... Charles Bilz Agency................................. 30.50 Steve Kelly,............................. Kelly Brothers Lumber............................ 28.50

ROYAL SPIKE (150 -199.5 Credits)...............................................................

Bart Porter,............................. USI Midwest...........................................195.00 Diana DeVore,....................... Guardian Savings Bank..........................207.50 Mike Kegley,.......................... B.O.L.D. Homes ....................................178.50 Mark Hollowell,.................... Tri -City Insurance Service...................156.00 RED SPIKE (100 -149.5 Credits) Peggy Rankin,........................ Fulcher Ranking Insurance...................133.50 Mark Hubbard,..................... Dragonfly Stained Glass Innovations.. 133.00 Matth. Toebben,................... Toebben Builders, Inc............................124.00 Steve Adkisson,..................... adkisson insurance..................................124.00 Jim Cutter,............................. Cutter Construction, Inc......................117.50 John Yeager,........................... Ashley Construction..............................112.75 Jason Lett,.............................. Wissman Brothers..................................112.00 Doug DeLay.......................... Alan Schmidt Construction.................106.75 Kim Wiest,............................. Platinum Marketing Group..................103.00 GREEN SPIKE (50-99.5 Credits) Ray Beil................................... EGC Construction Corporation........... 95.00 Art Fischesser,........................ All-Rite Ready Mix................................... 88.00 Dave Stricker,......................... EGC Construction Corp........................ 87.00 Bill McCarty,......................... Tri-City Insurance Service...................... 86.00 Roger Toennis,...................... Cornerstone Window & Door.............. 86.00 Richard E. Maile II,.............. Maile Build,Remodel & Design............. 83.50 Brad Smith,............................ Gateway/Potter Insurance....................... 85.00 Michael Crawford,............... Crawford Agency, Inc.............................. 80.50 Ken Roeding,........................ Roeding Group Companies.................... 79.50 Barbara Drees Jones,............. Drees Homes............................................. 79.00 John Toebben,....................... Toebben Builders, Inc.............................. 77.00 Stephen Hatfield,.................. Hatfield Insurance Agency...................... 69.00 Jim Stegman,.......................... Stegman Construction............................. 68.50 Paul Bogenschutz,................. Ashley Construction................................ 67.00 Cheryl Stegman,................... Legacy Management................................ 61.25 16

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BLUE SPIKE (6 - 24.5 Credits)......................................................................

Shawn Trattles,...................... Carter Lumber.......................................... 25.00 Mike Eubanks,....................... American Mortgage Service, Inc............ 24.75 Patty Prather,......................... Gross Insurance & Financial Services.. 22.00 Dan Corbin,.......................... Corbin Custom Remodelers................... 19.00 Chad Bilz............................... Charles Bilz Agency................................. 19.00 Jeremy Arrasmith.................. Crawford Agency...................................... 17.50 Tim Leatherman,.................. Perfection Pest Control........................... 16.00 Jack Roth................................ Janell Concret & Masonry...................... 14.50 Chuck Honkemp,................. Crawford Agency...................................... 14.50 Patrick Townsend,................ Patrick’s Custom Hardwood Flooring.. 13.00 George Stemple,.................... Tri-City Insurance.................................... 12.50 Bob Hawksley,....................... Fischer Homes........................................... 12.50 Jeff Arrasmith,....................... Arrasmith Construction.......................... 10.50 Adam Chaney,....................... Terrace Holdings, LLC.............................. 9.00 Tom Spille.............................. Spille Builders & Developers............... 9.00 Andrew Bertke,..................... Bertke, Sparks & Kremer CPAs, Inc........ 9.00 Bob Schroder,........................ Arlinghaus Builders.................................... 8.50 Bill Butt.................................. Bill’s Remodeling & Electric..................... 8.50 Dave Renchen....................... Carter Lumber............................................ 8.00 James Kegley.......................... B.O.L.D. Homes ........................................ 8.00 Linda Stickley........................ 360 American Title Services..................... 7.00 Bob Buten.............................. Buten Brothers............................................ 6.50 Anita Kosco........................... Drees Homes............................................... 6.00

2013 MILLENNIUM CLUB All-Rite Ready Mix Arlinghaus Builders, LLC Ash Insurance, C.K. Barnes, Dennig & Co. Ltd Bray Trucking, Inc. Cutter Construction, Inc. Drees Company Dudley Construction Co. Inc. Ernst Concrete Fischer Homes Florence Nursery & Landscaping Florida Tile, Inc. Fulcher Rankin Insurance Grant Co. /Gallatin Co. Concrete Kelly Bros. Lumber Kentucky Federal Savings & Loan Kentucky FluidAir, Inc. L & N Federal Credit Union Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance Agency M & W Excavation Co., Inc. Sims-Lohman Fine Kitchens & Granite Thelen Associates, Inc. Tri-City Insurance Service, Inc. VonLehman & Company, Inc. Wiseway Supply

ALL-RITE READY MIX

“Where Quality and Service Save You Time and Money” Florence, Kentucky 139 Aristocrat Dr. (859) 371-3314 Aurora, Indiana 10513 Morgans Branch Rd. (812) 926-0920 Wilder, Kentucky 108 Williams Way (859) 572-9951 Harrison, Ohio 7466 New Haven Rd. (513) 738-1933 Port Union, Ohio 5259 Rialto Road (513) 860-5111

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October Brought Great 2013 Tour of Remodeled Homes

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he 2013 Tour of Remodeled Homes was held as it has been traditionally on the first weekend of October. All of the entries were located in Northern Kentucky. With six remodeling projects clustered in Ft. Thomas and Edgewood it was easy to view all entries in one weekend. The HBA Registered Remodelers who presented outstanding displays were Corbin Custom Remodelers, Bill’s Remodeling & Electric Inc., Stegman Construction Inc., T&J Home Specialist Inc., and Cutter Construction.

During the wrap up meeting the committee had positive comments about the show. All agreed that the low numbers were a surprise but also noted that this was most likely “an off year”.

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It seems that most Remodelers are staying busy but the overall consensus was that either the timing did not allow completion in time for the show or that some of the projects did not seem fitting. The committee agreed that it is essential to continue producing the Tour of Remodeled Homes since that is where they acquire leads that turn into jobs.

HBA is humbled by the support of those who continue to sponsor our shows. Without them, this show would not be possible. Our sincere gratitude goes out to our Presenting Sponsors Kelly Bros Home & Design Center and Pella Windows & Doors. This year’s ticket back Sponsor was Florida Tile. The Project

Sponsors were Sims-Lohman, America’s Floor Source, Florida Tile, Studer Residential Design, Wiseway, and American Mortgage.

Remodelers please keep the 2014 TORH’s at the front of your business every day! The projects that you are bidding on are ALL entries for next year’s show. It is important that each time you go to that first visit with a potential customer you keep in mind that the project you are bidding will eventually turn into more jobs for you. There is no better way to get in front of a captive audience than to bring consumers to your projects. The Tour of Remodeled Homes is an ideal way to showcase the professional product that you produce.

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Family owned and operated for more than 65 years. Our knowledgeable staff has superior industry knowledge and design skills combined with top product offerings like – Andersen, Schrock, Dynasty Omega, Therma Tru Doors, Timbertech.

Visit one of our three locations today and experience the difference.

www.kellybros.com

Covington 3502 Latonia Avenue (at 35th Street) 859.581.0400 | Dry Ridge 85 South Main Street 859.824.3371 | Owenton 3885 Highway 127 North 502.484.0242

Forward Thinking

Since 1946, VonLehman has been a forward-thinking CPA and advisory firm – grounded in reality but focused on the future. True to our long-standing commitment to building a stronger region, we have unrivaled expertise in construction and real estate development. VonLehman builds partnerships with its clients within the construction sector. We understand the ups and downs of the industry, and assist our clients in building a healthy bottom-line in every scenario, every economy.

VonLehman, moving forward with you.

VonLehman & Company Inc.

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Northern Kentucky 859.331.3300

Fall Mix & Mingle Held at Villa Grande, a Fischer Homes Community

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ischer Homes hosted the Fall Mix & Mingle at their beautiful model at Villa Grande in Fort Thomas. Guests were treated to a tour of the beautiful home which featured a theater room and many amenities along with a fabulous spread from Pompilo’s.

A tremendous “Thank You” to Fischer Homes and Fellie Scites for inviting us to Villa Grande!

The Sales & Marketing Council schedules three Member Mix & Mingles each year. Our next Member Mix & Mingle will be held in March 2014. Watch your BUILDER magazine for more details.

If you are interested in hosting one of these events, please call Janis Beard at 859-331-9500.

Above, Fellie Scites with Fischer Homes and guests at Mix and Mingle

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News & Notes Doc Birkenhauer Joins Sims-Lohman Sims-Lohman Fine Kitchens and Granite recently announced that Doc Birkenhauer has joined the company as Business Development Manager for the Kentucky sales region. Doc has been in the building supply business for over thirty years selling cabinets and countertops to builders and remodelers in Northern Kentucky and around the state. His first job was with the Witemyre Supply Company where he worked for 13 years before starting Builders Cabinet Supply (BCS). Ten years later in 1999, Doc sold his interest in BCS and became an independent sales representative for Cardell. In early September, he left Cardell to join Sims-Lohman.

Doc is an Alexandria, Kentucky native and currently lives in Florence. He will be working out of the Erlanger Sims-Lohman showroom location.

Fry Fastening Systems Kentucky Branch Is Relocating We are excited to announce the relocation of our Northern Kentucky store. This new 10,000 sq. ft. sales and service facility will allow us greater capacity to serve your needs. As of November 1, 2013 our new address will be: 1390A Donaldson Highway Erlanger, KY 41018 Phone: (859) 525-8715 Fax: (859) 525-0993 Our new location is located across from Florida Tile and in same business complex as Worm’s Way. A map is attached for your convenience. All phone numbers and contact information will remain the same.

Your business is greatly appreciated. We encourage you to visit our new facility come Nov. 1st 2013 to get acquainted. Thank you for your continued support.

The 2014 International Builders Show Registration is Open

(859) 371-7006 • www.triky.com

The show will be held February 4-8, 2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Kentucky contingent has a block of rooms reserved in the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino; on the monorail line for easy travel to and from the show and all that is Vegas. Hotel charges begin at $139 per night at the Paris. The International Builders’ Show is the largest annual light construction show in the world – over miles and miles of the latest and most advanced building products and services ever assembled. See all of the latest innovations for yourself with hands-on demonstrations and working models in over 300 building industry categories at the National Association Home Builders’ annual convention.

Think of it as your convenient corner marketplace. It’s where you’ll find more builders and more suppliers than anywhere else in the world. Make sure you’re there to discover the products and services you need to keep your business going strong. Visit www.buildershow. com to register or for more information.

In Memory Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Jason Yeager, Ashley Construction, on the death of his brother Justin A. Yeager. Memorials are suggested to The Point/Arc of Northern Kentucky, 104 West Pike Street, Covington, Kentucky 41011.

Condolences to the family and friends of Patrick Townsend, Patrick’s Custom Hardwood Flooring, on the death of his father Stanley Townsend, on September 21 at the age of 69. Memorials may be made to the Stan Townsend Memorial Fund in care of any Huntington Bank.

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What’s New with Pella

Pella Impervia Dual-Color Option NOW AVAILABLE! Neither wind nor rain nor sleet or snow stops determined mail carriers. Nor do those elements and other climate extremes phase Pella Corporation’s energy-efficient Pella Impervia line, expanding in the Summer of 2011 to include White interior option for all units.

Pella Impervia windows and patio doors offer more style and design flexibility for your customers. With the new dual-color option, Pella Impervia products can have a White interior with the choice of White, Tan or Brown exterior.

Pella Impervia windows and patio doors arrive pre-finished with a powder-coat paint finish on both interior and exterior. This durable finish stays looking great for years with little care.

“We’re pleased to offer more innovative solutions to builders and homeowners living in areas where a stronger, more durable window is a must,” said Duane Putz, director of sales and marketing for Pella Impervia. “This product is made for hot, cold, wet or windy climates and now it’s available in more styles.”

Pella Impervia can withstand the forces of Mother Nature without cracking, shrinking or warping in extreme weather conditions. The sleek-profiled innovative products made from Duracast®, the strongest most durable material in windows and doors, are virtually maintenancefree and well-suited to today’s busy lifestyles and balanced budgets for home and business owners.* Builders, remodelers and homeowners may choose from convenient factory prefinished brown, white or tan color options and now have a White interior!

For more information, please contact your local Pella representative or call 513-936-5240.

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Yours ” ™

“Your supermarket for concrete accessories and masonry equipment”™

Thank you contractors, building owners and greater community for the opportunity to serve you.

Service, service and more service.

That is the Janell mantra.

Concrete forms Concrete chutes Silt fencing Mortar Mixers Concrete Buggies Formwork drafting services

Cincinnati 6130 Cornell Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45242 P: (513) 489-9111

Cures & Sealers Chemicals Grouts Hand Tools Power Tools Pourform plywood

Cincinnati 4686 Paddock Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45229 P: (513) 651-9111

Columbus 831 Harmon Ave. Columbus, OH 43223 P: (614) 224-9111

Polyfilm Concrete blankets Stakes Wall ties Safety gear Expansion joint

Erlanger 2930 Crescent Springs Rd. Erlanger, KY 41018 P: (859) 341-9111

www.janell.com

Caulks Decorative Concrete Supplies Decorative Concrete Stamps Masonry Supplies

Lexington 970 New Circle Rd. Lexington, KY 40511 P: (859) 254-9111

Dayton 800 East 1st St. Dayton, OH 45402 P: (937) 866-9111

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START PLANNING NOW FOR THE 2014 Home Shows Cavalcade of Homes May 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 Entries are being accepted.

Early bird deadline is February 14, 2014.

Deadline for entries is March 7, 2014.

HOMEFEST at The Winner’s Circle Park in Triple Crown August 9-24 Lots are still available at this time.

Tour of Remodeled Homes October 4-5

Contact Melanie Meyer to request more information

Northern Kentucky Building Permits SINGLE FAMILY

September ‘13

BOONE

#

MODULAR HOMES

#

MULTI FAMILY

#

CONDOS

#

COMMERCIAL

#

COMMERCIAL REMODELING

#

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

10

$441,600

2

3038414

24

3026320

136

13046219

29

$3,865,502

91

$9,339,708

2

$60,000

6

$947,000

2

$135,000

1

$30,000

35

$5,866,573

KENTON

30

$4,067,227

GRANT

1

$772,000

2

$251,000

68

10956800

1

15000

10

793798

10

441600

2

3038414

57

7086822

234

23362927

SINGLE FAMILY

#

MODULAR HOMES

#

MULTI FAMILY

#

CONDOS

#

COMMERCIAL

#

COMMERCIAL REMODELING

#

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

7

300000

6

$598,000

3

22582000

35

3263383

50

616664

3

$27,500

23

$464,143

9

606722

1

$500,000

13

$14,219,300

17

$244,092

2

$120,000

2

$36,000

CAMPBELL 10 1

793798

15000

CARROLLTON GALLATIN MASON OWEN TOTAL

September ‘12

BOONE

11

$1,481,678

CAMPBELL

11

$1,499,064

KENTON

7

$1,762,066

GRANT

1

$260,000

TOTAL

30

5002808

0

0

16

906722

6

598000

4

23082000

53

17630183

92

1360899

JAN-August '13

581

$98,732,411

6

$448,000

101

$154,241,173

34

$3,603,908

37

$57,892,979

477

$98,576,911

957

$36,810,789

JAN-August '12

572

$91,210,823

2

$171,000

129

$11,173,798

36

$5,155,322

58

$42,906,033

653

$95,393,433

1112

$46,289,201

CARROLLTON GALLATIN MASON OWEN

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BUSINESS MEETINGS AT A GLANCE / call 331-9500 for reservations or to confirm dates

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State & Local Government Committee Meeting, 12-1 pm, HBA

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20 Ambassador Club, Noon, HBA

LDC Board of Governors Meeting, 11:00 am, HBA

New Member Orientation, 3:30 pm, HBA

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Staff Planning Day, HBA Offices Closed

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Executive Committee Meeting 1:30 - 3:30 pm, HBA Board of Directors Meeting, 3:30-5 pm, HBA

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tuesday 3

wednesday 4

Thanksgiving HBA Offices Closed

thursday 5

friday 6

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LDC Board of Governors 11:00 am, Luncheon - NKY Caucus - noon, HBA

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Holiday Party/ Inaugural Dinner, 5 - 10 pm, Triple Crown Country Club

Remodelers Issues, 12:00 pm, HBA

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november

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Executive Committee Meeting 1:30 - 3:30 pm, HBA

Christmas Day HBA Offices Closed

1 New Year’s Day HBA Offices Closed

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