Northern Kentucky Builder

NORTHERN KENTUCKY

December 2011

The Official Publication of the Home Builders Association of 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 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.

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by Jason Yann Creative Studios phone 859.331.9500 or fax 859.578.3393 email homebuilders@hbanky.com 2011 Board of Directors Bob Schroder, President Bill Butt, Vice President Adam Chaney, Treasurer James Kegley, Secretary Barbara Drees Jones, Board Chair Tony Berling Marty Grosser Dan Martin Chris Wulfeck Jason Yeager Associate Council Representative Mark Hubbard Roberta Tanno Desiree Webster Diana DeVore Land Development Council Representative Joseph Kramer Sales & Marketing Council Representative Jeremy Arrasmith

December 2011

Inside this Edition...

4 ..................................................................... Membership Update 6.............................................................................. News and Notes 7........................................................Special Thanks to Kelly Bros.

8...........................................................................Instructor Profiles 9........................................... Continuing Education Information 10.........................Homefest and Table Top Night are Coming!

10 ..............................................................................Super CE Day 11-12 .....................2012 Programs and Events with the HBA 15............................................................2011 HBA Holiday Party 18..................................................................................Legal Corner 19.................................. 2012 Home and Remodeling Showcase 20......... Tour of Remodeled Homes People’s Choice Winner 20........................................Special Thanks to LaFarge Gypsum 24 ..................................................................... HBA Marketplace 26 ............................................Remodeler’s Corner and Permits 27 .................................................................... Calendar of Events

Women’s Community Action Council Representative Cindy Goetz HBA Staff Brian A. Miller, Executive Vice President Janis Beard, Membership Director Jessica Gibbs, Director of Shows & Events Karen Lefebvre, Administrative Coordinator Kirk Pies, Sales & Marketing Director Shelli Slusher, Accounting Coordinator Thomas Napier, Director of Professional Development 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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SAVE THE DATE

2012 Inaugural Luncheon Friday, January 13, 2012 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Lunch, Awards and Installation of HBA President Marriott at Cincinnati Airport Formal invitation to follow.

MISSING IN ACTION These companies are missing the action at the Home Builders Association. HBA members enjoy discounts on worker’s compensation, health insurance and disability insurance. All current HBA members are posted on the www.homebuildersnky.com website. Members are eligible to advertise in BUILDER magazine and Who’s Who Membership Directory. If you do business with any of the listed missing members, please encourage them to get back in the action at the HBA! Arlinghaus Heating & Air, LLC Celtic Roofing Four Seasons Tent Rental George’s Truck Center

Hehman’s Hardwood Floors Hillcrest Homes Rowland Stone, LLC

RETURNING TO ACTION We are truly happy to have your support and membership. The following companies are once again members of HBANKY. Aerocrete Precast Corp.

Auton Insurance Kirkwood Sweeper MG Custom Bricking

Quest Construction Ryle Fence Company Turner Builders

New Members Welcome! We are truly happy to have your support and membership!

Absolute Fire Protection Steve Strain 2031 Garrard Street Covington, Kentucky 41014 (859) 356-6222 Business: Building Sprinkler Systems Sponsor: Jason Yeager

Joshua One Paul Zeltwanger 1238 Grays Peak Covington, Kentucky 41011 (859) 291-9200 Business: Real Estate Development Sponsor: Mark Hubbard

Sibco Building Products Jason Brower 374 Circle Freeway Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45246 (513) 860-4111 Business: Window & Siding Supplier Sponsor: Joe Halpin

Alluring Glass Jerry Beerman 5253 Wooster Pike Cincinnati, Ohio 45226 513-321-2527 Business: Shower Doors/Mirrors Sponsor: Marty Grosser

Lula’s for Lunch and More!

Lori Pierce P.O. Box 15604 Taylor Mill, Kentucky 41015 (859) 360-0251 Business: Cater Sponsor: Bill Butt

New Registered Remodeler Vickers Builders & Remodelers Bill Vickers 1025 Tayman Drive Union, Kentucky 41091 859-393-5639 Business: Remodeler Sponsor: Bill Butt

Greater Comfort Heating & Air, Inc. Dan Lickert 2001 Monmouth Street Newport, Kentucky 41071 (859) 757-9440 Business: Heating & Air Conditioning Sponsor: Jason Yeager

Ohio Valley Flooring Steve Stout, Jr. 5555 Murray Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45227 (513) 561-3399 Business: Flooring Sponsor: Joe Halpin

Huttle Up Pat Parshall 11427 Reed Hartman Cincinanti, Ohio 45241 (513) 644-8145 Business: Advertising

R & R Wiring Contractors Richard I. Rettinger 1269 Clough Pike Batavia, Ohio 45103 (513) 752-6304 Business: Electrical Contractors Sponsor: Joe Halpin

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NEW MEMBER PROFILES Debra Hart (pictured first right) Company: Cox Media Group Position: Media Consultant, Specialist Direct Mail, Commercial Print, Digital Community I live in: Mason, Ohio My favorite thing to do when I’m not working is: Golfing, Sports, Spending time with friends My reason for belonging to the HBA of Northern Kentucky: Networking, we do the printing and mailing of the “Builder” and commercial print for Who’s Who Directory, Tour of Remodeled Home tickets and other items based on projects.

Something unique about my company is: We are a large company, but our approach is always towards each individual person based on their individual needs. We take a very targeted approach when marketing/ advertising is the need.

Matt Howell Company: Dallas Communities Position: Field Supervisor Community I live in: Hebron, Kentucky My favorite thing to do when I’m not working is: Hunting and working on my four-wheeler and scooter.

My reason for belonging to the HBA of Northern Kentucky: Networking with other members.

Something unique about my company is: We treat these rental properties as if we are going to live in them – very well maintained!

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Julie Howell Company: Dallas Communities Position: Operating Manager Community I live in: Hebron, Kentucky My favorite thing to do when I’m not working is: Enjoy friends and family and watching UK sports.

My reason for belonging to the HBA of Northern Kentucky: Networking with other members.

Something unique about my company is: We are providing tenants with a home to rent that is very neat and well kept!

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NEWS & NOTES Thelen Associates, Inc. Hires Staff Geotechnical Engineer Thelen Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Andrew J. Lageman, P.E., as a Staff Geotechnical Engineer.

Mr. Lageman is a 2006 Graduate of the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil Engineering, and a Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. Mr. Lageman specializes in geotechnical engineering design and rehabilitation projects.

Thelen Associates, Inc., celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, is a Geotechnical/Materials Testing Firm with offices in Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio and Erlanger and Lexington, Kentucky. Thelen employs over 100 team members, including geotechnical engineers, geologists, accredited field and laboratory technicians, geotechnical/ environmental drilling personnel and an excellent support staff.

Congratulations to Mark Hubbard Congratulations to Mark Hubbard, Dragonfly Stained Glass Innovations, in earning his Registered Associates status with the Home Builders Association of Kentucky. HBA members can earn this status by being active on the local, state and national levels. Other Northern Kentucky HBA members who are Registered Associates are: Jo Ellen Thompson, Star Building Materials; Nancy Freeman, Star Building Materials; Brian Jones, C.K. Ash Insurance; Cheryl Stegman, Legacy Kitchens; Jason Lett, Wissman Brother.

The Enzweiler Trade Program Recognizes Outstanding Students, December 2011 Electrical Student, Tim Earls My name is Tim Earls. I am from Cincinnati, Ohio. I am currently enrolled in the Electric Program at the Enzweiler Trade Program. This is my second year in the 4 year program to become an Electrician. I work for Wuest Electric in Cincinnati. The teachers here are very knowledgeable and have taught me a lot in my time here. I am very proud to be a part of this program!

Home Builders Association and Land Development Council Remember Gil Whitacre Gilbert “Gil” Whitacre, Jr., 45, passed away at his home in Lakeside Park on Sunday, November 6th after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig ’s disease). Gil was the Vice President of Civil Engineering at Bayer Becker Engineers. Gil was an active member of the HBA Land Development Council and served on the Board of Governors for a number of years.

Gil is survived by his wife, Dana Whitacre, of Lakeside Park, son Andrew and daughters Allison and Grace Whitacre all of Lakeside Park, his mother, Patricia Whitacre of Cincinnati, a sister, Gail Lang (Greg ) of Cincinnati, brothers, Dan Whitacre (Nancy) of Cincinnati and Tim Whitacre (Linda) of Sarasota, FL. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Barb Duncan and father-in-law Jim Duncan. He was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Whitacre, Sr. Memorial contributions can be made to Blessed Sacrament Tuition Assistance Program, Care of Rich Schwab, Blessed Sacrament Church, 2409 Dixie Highway, Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017 or St. Elizabeth Hospice, 483 South Loop Drive, Edgewood, KY 41017.

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A Special Thank You from the Enzweiler Trade Program

For their generous contritubtion to make our holiday projects a success!

Let us show you how the little changes add up.

www.owenelectric.com 502-484-3471 The Staff and Students of the Enzweiler Trade Program would like to thank everyone for their Support, Contributions and Good Wishes this year.

From all of us to all of you,

Have a Happy Holiday Season!

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Continuing Ashli Slawter, A. Slawter Architecture

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graduate of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA and a former military officer, Ashli has been working in the Northern Kentucky area for the past several years. She focuses heavily on additions and renovations to existing homes and custom homes. Her tag line, Homes that Live Well, can be used to define her as an architect.

Ashli focuses heavily on creating homes that respond to the unique lifestyle and goals of each of her clients. She anticipates their needs and translates their goals into quality living spaces. Her projects embody excellent character, spatial organization, energy efficiency and durability enhancing the occupants’ quality of life.

Ashli recently had three projects on the Fall 2011 Tour of Remodeled Homes: The Tower Place Expansion built by Corbin Custom Remodelers, Lasting Impressions (master suite renovation) built

by Cornerstone and Annie’s Entertainment (great room renovation and out door entertaining area) built by Grosser and Company Remodeling.

She also had two custom homes on the spring 2011 Cavalcade of Homes: Meadow House a contemporary craftsman for empty nesters and Lookout House a northwest style contemporary family home. Both were built by JR Stull Custom Home Builder.

Of note, Lookout House received a LEED for Homes Gold Certification from the US Green Building Council in August 2011.

This is the first green home to receive this high honor in the Northern Kentucky area.

Ashli is looking forward to working with the builders and remodelers at the home builders association in 2012. She will be giving several seminars/ working sessions addressing issues architects and builder face today.

Ashley will be presenting as part of the HBA Winter Continuing Education Series for 2012. She will be presenting multiple topics listed on our winter schedule. We welcome Ashley Slawter to the HBA and look forward to working with her!

g Education Schedule December Celebrates Tom Knuckles, a valuable new addition to the Enzweiler Staff

DECEMBER December 1 December 6 December 7 December 12 December 14

Advanced Estimation and Matrixes for Businesses 1 pm - 3pm Green Building and Remodeling Trends for 2012 10 am - 12 pm Bookkeeping for the Small Business Professional 2 pm - 4 pm Electrical Safety* 9 am - 11 am Safe Lead Removal Class, Register online at www.epaleadtraining.com

January January 17 January 18 January 19 January 24 January 25 January 26 January 31

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om started with the Enzweiler Trade Program this year, acting as the Facilities Maintenance 2 Teacher and the Carpentry Teacher. Tom brings many years of expertise with him and the students have nothing but praise for his teaching style and personality.

Tom has been a Finish Carpenter for over 40 years. A cabinetmaker by trade, Tom has had the opportunity to be part of some very special projects in the Northern Kentucky area. Tom’s talents have been put to use as the lead on everything from Jeff Ruby’s Waterfront Restaurant to working on the Children’s Museum.

We here at the Enzweiler Trade Program are happy to welcome Tom Knuckles into our family.

Builders Forum on the new Economy hosted by Kirk Pies 1:00 - 3:00 pm Greening of the Custom Home with Ashli Slawter, 12:00 - 2:00 pm Electrical Code Changes for the Workplace with Eddie Moore, 3 - 5:00 pm Remodelers Forum on the new Economy hosted by Kirk Pies, 10:00 - 12:00 pm Working with Insulated Concrete Forms with Brad Munro, 1:00 - 3:00 pm SUPER C.E. DAY! (See Advertisement) * New Products and Trends in Concrete with Rick Nadicksbernd, 10:00 - 12:00 pm

FEBRUARY February 7 February 8 February 9 February 14 February 15 February 16 February 21 February 22 February 23 February 28 February 29

Investing 101 with Gary Albert 10:00 - 12:00 pm Working with Insulated Concrete Forms with Brad Munro, 10:00 - 12:00 pm Safe Lead Removal Class 8:00 - 5:00 pm Renovating a home for life with Ashli Slawter 1:00 - 3:00 pm Advertising and Marketing your Business with Kirk Pies, 10:00 - 12:00 pm New Products and Trends in Concrete with Rick Nadicksbernd, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Electrical Code Changes for the workplace with Eddie Moore, 12:00 - 2:00 pm Green Building Trends for 2012 12:00 - 2:00 pm SUPER C.E. DAY! (See advertisement)* OSHA 10 Part 1, 12:00 - 5:00 pm OSHA 10 Part 2, 12:00 - 5:00 pm

MARCH March 1 March 6 March 7 March 8 March 13 March 14 March 15

Investing 101 with Gary Albert 12:00 - 2:00 pm CPR/AED with NKEMS 10:00 - 12:00 pm * Saving Money with an Architect with Ashli Slawter 10:00 - 12:00 pm Advertising and Marketing your business with Kirk Pies 1:00 - 3:00 pm Renovating a Home for Life with Ashli Slawter 12:00 - 2:00 pm New Products and Trends in Concrete with Rick Nadiksbernd, 12:00 - 2:00 pm Successful Business Management for the Executive with Tim Shepelak, 2:00 - 4:00 pm

* These courses count for yearly AGC credit required!

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Coming Soon… Summer 2012 July 14th -29th

Coming Soon… Spring 2012

HOMEFEST

TABLE TOP NIGHT

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Want to Get Involved?

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Contact Jessica at the HBA 859-331-9500 or jessicag@hbanky.com

SUPER C.E. DAYS AT HBA NORTHERN KENTUCKY! January 26 From 10:00am–4:00pm

Or February 23 From 10:00am–4:00pm

January 26th: Begin the day with an AGC safety course “Worksite Safety”, presented by NKEMS. Continue with Tim Shepelak who presents, “Successful Business Management for the Executive” and finally Ashli Slawter with “Greening of the Custom Home”, February 23rd: Ashli Slawter Begins the day with “Saving Money with an Architect”, followed by Gary Albert’s presentation “Retirement and Future Planning”. End your day with an AGC safety course “Worksite Safety”, presented

by NKEMS.

$90 for 3 quality classes, including your AGC credit for the year! Lunch, snacks and drinks included in the price!

Contact HBA Northern Kentucky to register! (859) 331-9500

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Looking Forward

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HBA touches THOUSANDS!

From events, meetings and home shows the HBA touches thousands of members, companies and consumers that need your products & services.

The HBA’s new 17,000 sq. foot facility also houses an apprentice program that educates upwards of 150 students each year in the trades of Carpentry, HVAC & Electric.

We Reach Your Target

Our events target members who are both industry leaders and day to day consumers; who often make choices regarding banking, technical support, pay roll, or where to get their news and information. We reach hundreds of people at small events monthly and larger events held quarterly. = Corporate Sponsor Approved

Corporate Sponsor program

The corporate sponsor program is a brand new program for HBANKY and is put together to help further recognize our sponsors and elevate those that are highly active in sponsorship at the HBA. The HBA puts together a totally customized package exposing your company to the vital core of the membership.

The three tenets of the corporate sponsorship program are event sponsorship, meeting/Council sponsorship, and advertising to members. Your representative will act as your marketing liaison inside the HBA in order to better coordinate your efforts for you. Sponsorship Investment starts at $10,000.

EVENTS Our events target members who are both industry leaders and day to day consumers; who often make choices regarding banking, technical support, payroll, or where to get their news and information. We reach hundreds of people at small events monthly and larger events held quarterly.

Table Top This evening allows our associate members to showcase their products and services to both builder and remodeler members of the association. Held at the Drawbridge Inn in March. Exhibit space $199 or $299. All sponsors will be given name and logo recognition on indicated signage at the event, Builder Magazine and website.

Levels: Exhibitor or Presenting Sponsor • Your company can take advantage of the large volume of attendees who are builders and remodelers- who get in FREE. • Logo and name recognition in all correspondence for the event • Builder Magazine ads • Invitations • Recap ad/Emails • A 20 x 20 area for display at event • Opportunity to host/MCEE the entire event with HBA • Signage at the event Inaugural Luncheon This January event is the most prestigious offering from the HBA. Held at the Drees Pavilion in 2010 this event is a subtle way to reach your audience. Event Sponsor $1500/ Table Sponsor $500 12

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The Golf Outing One of Northern Kentucky’s premiere outings, we host hundreds of members in June.

• Hole Sponsors - $150 Signage at Tee or Green • Door Prize - $25, $50, $ 75, $100, $200 or other in-kind (Baseball or concert tickets) • Beverage Sponsor - $250 (you provide cups) • Lunch Sponsor - $500 • Golf Cart Sponsor - $750 • Title Sponsor - $2000 • Hole-in-One Sponsor - $200 each, 2 available Holiday Party Each year 200 members come together to celebrate the season and network. Table Sponsor $500 / Presenting Sponsor $2,500 Continuing Education Credit Program To maintain Registered Builder & Registered Remodeler status, our members are required to obtain 6 Continuing Education Credits each year. Sponsorship of individual classes, a series, or the annual CE Education program is a far reaching opportunity to touch all our builders and remodelers. Customized Sponsorship packages ranges from $500-$2500

SHOWS

MEETINGS

The Home and Remodeling Showcase at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. This event featuring over 100 exhibitors and a weekend attendance of thousands of people has a list of catered opportunities for your company to reach our members and the general public. Theme Center / How to Clinic with Speakers / Customized Packages available from $1,000 - $25,000

The Land Development Council meets monthly hosting speakers on topics critical to the builders, remodelers and developers of the association. You can host a meeting and have a one on one with upwards of 50 people or support the entire LDC for year round exposure.

The Cavalcade of Homes is a three weekend, scattered site show in May has a heritage of success that is unmatched. The public turns out in droves and the builders plan it as part of their annual advertising.

Presenting Sponsor / House Sponsor The Tour of Remodeled Homes is a remodeling show that includes about 16 to 20 homes and record attendance is expected for this scattered site show. Presenting Sponsor $5,000 / Gold Sponsor $1750 (limit 4) /Associate Sponsor $1,000 / Project Sponsor $250 per project

Presenting Meeting Sponsor • Opportunity to speak at each meeting; the beginning or end, your choice.

• Opportunity to receive the database of members and send them correspondents via HBA Builder Fusion email database.

• Logo recognition in all correspondents for LDC and invitations to meetings • Logo presence at LDC meetings.

• Ability to supply take-aways and collateral.

Meeting host can be packaged to meet your company goals starting at just $500.00 or customize your experience for year round exposure.

The Parade of Homes, HOMEFEST™ and CiTiFest home shows are always in the HBA’s plan but developments must be available.

Show sponsorships are all 100% unique and created to fit your needs and generate a solid return on your investment.

OTHER KEY TOOLS HBA drinking cups Over 4,500 people visit the HBA monthly for meetings and most of them partake in a complimentary beverage. The cups in the building can host your company logo. $2,500 and you provide the cups.

Official HBA Caterer—Become the one and only go-to caterer for the numerous events, meetings, and luncheons organized by the HBA for an entire year or a prolonged amount of time. Tradeout Sponsorship Room Sponsorship The Wiseway Board Room, the Cutter Construction Carpentry Shop are two companies that have taken advantage of this opportunity to be in the forefront of members each day.

HBA EventS Center Sponsorship Located in the newly built HBA facility, the Event Center has a capacity of 225 people and is used to host events throughout the entire year. Your company name would be mentioned and associated with every event held in the Event Center, and in any printed details of each event.

Business Center The HBA will work with your company to set up an actual business center in the office. Your company provides the technology and equipment and we provide the advertising. With over 4,500 people coming in and out of the office this is the perfect avenue for those customers to work directly with your business products. The HBA will provide: • Monthly advertorials in the Builder magazine to promote the Business Center.

• Monthly emails to promote the Business Center.

• Permanent signage for the Business Center at the HBA. • Hand out inserted in all new member packets about the Business Center.

Northern Kentucky Living On Insight ICN6 the HBA produces a 30 minute television show in which 15 episodes air over 1,000 times throughout the year. You can own this show and utilize 4 minutes per episode to generate your message to the public.

Who’s Who Directory Like a Yellow Pages of the HBA, this annual reference book offers advertising spots for all members and is delivered to all members.

Builder Magazine What a better way to reach membership than with an ad or an insert in our monthly magazine mailed to all companies. The Builder Magazine is the tool used by all members to communicate information and learn what is going on each month. (see “BUILDER” page) Homebuildersnky.com allows the buying public to learn where to find a Registered Builder, Remodeler or supplier. Enhance your current listing to engage consumers and link them to your site. $100 per year or ask about a banner or skyscraper ad.

HBA E-News is a monthly e-newsletter allows you to reach members and nonmembers alike. This blast goes out to all members, non members, past members, retired members, plus all local elected and appointed officials’ offices and other HBA’s across the country. Be seen everywhere for an affordable investment. Banners and tiles will link back to your website, making your message a true call to action that you can track. Tile ad $100/ month or $750/yearand a banner ad $175/month or $1250 per year These and other opportunities are available and can be created to meet your needs.

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Customer value and satisfaction are our number one priority. Give us a call today and let us see how we can meet your equipment needs.

Proud Member Of The Northern Kentucky Home Builders Association

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LABOR POOL We are preparing the workforce of tomorrow! As your business starts to pick up and you find yourselves looking for employees CALL US FIRST. We are training the future builders, remodelers, electricians, carpenters and HVAC technicians of tomorrow so take advantage of our services. We have students ready to help serve your needs. We can help custom fit your needs as well; from experienced well seasoned personnel to the novice helpers.

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Call Thomas Napier, PhD, Director of Professional Development

Office (859) 384-5200 Fax (859) 384-5207 www.ckash.com

at the HBA (859) 331-9500

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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.

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Northern Kentucky 859.331.3300

First Security Trust Bank is, once again, a proud sponsor of this year’s Tour of Remodeled Homes.

Congratulations to all 2011 remodelers on a job well done. And thank you to the HBA of Northern Kentucky for your long-time commitment to highlighting many of our area’s most beautiful homes.

For more information about FSTB’s Mortgage Loans, Home Equity Loans or Personal Banking services, call 859/746-9000 or visit us online at www.fstb.com.

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LEGAL CORNER Cloud Computing in the Construction Industry

Written by Katie N. Koch

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ately cloud computing has been garnering notoriety as more and more businesses take advantage of its various benefits. Cloud computing is a type of computing that relies on sharing computing resources rather than using local servers or personal devices to handle applications. Cloud computing allows a business to outsource various applications historically maintained on hardware housed internally.

Cloud computing is changing the way many industries do business. The construction industry is no different. Cloud computing impacts various aspects of the construction industry including architecture design, bidding, project management and control, procurement, and project accounting. However, before moving any critical applications to the cloud, it is important to examine the benefits and drawbacks of this computing model.

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Benefit – Flexibility. The cloud allows you to access applications from any computer, not just the computer in your office. If a construction manager needs to access an application from the site, all he needs is a computer and an Internet connection. This flexibility helps increase productivity and efficiency.

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Drawback – Security. With the flexibility to access the software from any computer, security becomes paramount. Investigating each cloud provider’s security policy must be a part of your due diligence process.

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Benefit – Costs. The costs of accessing software through a cloud are generally lower than the costs associated with purchasing and hosting software internally. Many hardware costs can be avoided.

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Drawback – Uptime Issues. For any business, it is crucial that employees have, for the most part, uninterrupted access to the various applications they need to do their jobs. 99.9% availability and promised response times within a few hours for mission critical applications are standard.

Benefit – Storage Capacity. The cloud boasts significantly larger capacity for data storage than most in-house services. Essentially, the cloud provides for the online storage of information.

Drawback – Return of Information. When you leave one cloud provider and move to another, you will need to transfer all of your information. Be sure to negotiate obligations on the part of the cloud provider so there can be a seamless transition without the loss of data.

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Local Non-Member

National and Direct Sales

10’x10’ In-Line

$795

$1,100

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10’x10’ Corner

$850

$1,250

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10’x20’ End Cap

$1,750

$2,200

$2,350

10’x10’ Lobby

$1,000

$1,400

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New IN 2012!

The 38th annual Home and Remodeling Showcase will be consumers one stop shop for whole house remodels, small home repairs, or adding that special touch to make their house a welcoming home. They will enjoy more interior design vignettes’ and intriguing landscapes. Featuring the first annual Designer of the Year Award and Landscape Design Awards. Live interactive and educational seminars will take place during the show as well! Don’t miss an opportunity to showcase your product in this year’s show!

RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY!

Contact Sarah Roberts, Jessica Gibbs or Kirk Pies

for more information on exhibit space, advertising in the official guide and sponsorship opportunities.

513-652-2022 (Sarah) or 859-331-9500 (Jessica & Kirk)

Listen to past exhibitors speak about the show and get up to date info {www.facebook.com/homeshowcase} Northern Kentucky BUILDER 19

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Congratulations to the Tour of Remodeled Homes People’s Choice Winner, T&J Home Specialists!

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Forge Queensgate Cincinnati, OH 513.541.3800

Forge Erlanger Erlanger, KY 859.341.7025

Special Thanks to LaFarge Gypsum

Since 2002, Lafarge Gypsum has operated a state-of-the-art plant producing drywall and joint compound in Silver Grove, Kentucky. For the past two years, Lafarge has partnered with the Evening Trades Program to provide tours of their plant for all of our classes.

Students are given a two hour tour of the facility, which uses 99% recycled content by weight, in the production of drywall. The plant uses synthetic gypsum (calcium sulfate) to produce the drywall. This synthetic gypsum is a by-product of the desulfurization process to improve air emissions at the Moscow and North Bend power plants. This by-product would normally be removed and disposed of in a landfill, but Lafarge has turned that by-product into something valuable and useful, as well as not harmful to the environment!

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Besides being seeing motor control centers, properties of drywall products and industrial HVAC equipment, the students get to see a plant that has embraced a Green philosophy of sustainability. Lafarge is listed in the “100 Global Most Sustainable Corporations in the world” and has received the CCL honor awarded by the Wildlife Habitat Council.

We, at the Enzweiler Trade Program, would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Lafarge for sharing with our students this great experience and a model for the future of Industry.

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www.kellybros.com DRY RIDGE 85 S. Main Street 859-824-3371 COVINGTON 3502 Latonia Avenue (at 35th Street) 859-655-8134

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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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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REMODELER’S CORNER Home & Remodeling Showcase: The H & R Showcase will be held February 10 – 12, 2012 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. This show will feature a schedule of consumer-based seminars throughout the weekend. If you have any ideas for topics or would like to present a seminar, please contact Jessica at the HBA office.

Next year’s show will also feature our Designer’s Challenge where designers are given a blank space to design a room. We will supply walls for the Designer’s Challenge and will need help building the walls. If you are interested in helping a few days before the show, contact Jessica at the HBA office.

REMODELER’S COUNCIL WHAT’S HAPPENING??

By Darlene Bossert, CKD, Stone Statements, Inc. Tour of Remodeled Homes: The Tour was held on October 1st and 2nd with a total of 19 entries in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky and was a huge success! I hope you had a chance to attend the TORH and see the wonderful projects that were entered. Attendance at the show was great and many of the consumers attending were interested in remodeling their homes.

The Remodelers in the TORH are already busy following up on leads from the show. Start planning your entries for next year’s TORH!!

Remodeler’s Council Meeting: Plan to attend the next Remodeler’s Council Meeting on January 5 at noon at the HBA Office. The meeting is sponsored by Tri-State Wholesale Building Supply.

Quote of the Day: “Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible.” Anonymous

Congratulations to the 2011 Tour of Remodeled Homes People’s Choice Winner – T & J Home Specialists!

Northern Kentucky Building Permits SINGLE FAMILY

September ‘11

#

MODULAR HOMES

#

MULTI FAMILY

#

CONDOS

#

COMMERCIAL

#

COMMERCIAL REMODELING

#

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

46

$11,064,989

83

$1,326,928

5

$646,517

29

$596,533

BOONE

27

$3,798,074

5

$376,665

CAMPBELL

7

$1,161,361

8

$900,000

KENTON

13

$1,720,667

12

$4,387,350

34

$629,136

GRANT

1

$335,000

1

$207,000

9

$208,600

1

$130,000

1

$100,000

4

$125,500

49

$7,145,102

1

$475,000

CARROLLTON GALLATIN MASON OWEN TOTAL

SINGLE FAMILY

September ‘10

#

BOONE

30

$4,895,491

CAMPBELL

11

$1,855,488

KENTON

22

$3,014,575

GRANT

6

$1,826,000

GALLATIN

2

$103,581

MASON

2

$264,000

TOTAL

73

$11,959,135

JAN-SEPT. '10

625

$92,587,447

2

JAN-SEPT. '11

514

$77,501,754

5

MODULAR HOMES

#

MULTI FAMILY

2

$170,000

4

$713,680

13

$1,276,665

1

$475,000

65

$16,405,856

159

$2,886,697

#

CONDOS

#

COMMERCIAL

#

COMMERCIAL REMODELING

#

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

33

$2,924,870

40

$734,188

1

$3,000,000

3

$244,400

27

$445,158

17

$1,715,834

22

$450,914

2

$30,000

3

$38,500

1

$294,000

1

$10,000

CARROLLTON

OWEN

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6

$883,680

$155,000

22

$4,852,474

92

$251,000

183

$13,557,924

139

1

$3,000,000

56

$5,209,104

93

$1,678,760

$7,625,280

20

$21,693,560

615

$98,208,564

741

$15,558,571

$12,510,009

17

$43,338,833

682

$134,182,463

1103

$19,242,294

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Green Building & Remodeling Trends for 2012 , 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, HBA

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Ambassador Appreciation Luncheon, 12:00 - 1:00 PM, Abuelo’s

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Holiday Party @ Gangsters (The Syndicate) 5:30-8:30 pm

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SMC Board Of Governors, HBA, 12:00 pm

2012 BOD Retreat, Lake Cumberland State Resort Park’s Lure Lodge

december

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Events Committee, 12:00 pm, HBA

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Christmas Day

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Remodelers Issues, 12:00 pm, HBA

12 Membership Retention, 11:30 am, HBA

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january

15

5 Associates Council BOG, 12:00 pm, HBA

New Year’s Day

8

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

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Building Housing Codes, Committee, 9:00 am, HBA

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