Northern Kentucky Builder April 2013

NORTHERN KENTUCKY

April 2013

The Official Publication of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky

THE HBA WORKING FOR YOUR INTERESTS AT THE KY GENERAL ASSEMBLY page 13 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

April 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’

6............................................................. Millennium Club Update

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 Kentucky is strictly prohibited. phone 859.331.9500 or fax 859.578.3393 email homebuilders@hbanky.com 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 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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8...................................................................... Builder Realtor Bash 11............................. Mix and Mingle Recap / LDC Roundtable 13............................................HBA at the KY General Assembly 15...................... New Form I-9 Released / HBAK Scholarships 16 ........................................................ 2013 Cavalcade of Homes 18 .......................................................... Create an Outdoor Oasis 21 ...............HOMEFEST and Parade of Homes Information 23 ......................................................... Managing Project Delays 26 ................................... Northern Kentucky Building Permits 27 .................................................................... Calendar of Events On the cover pictured l-r: Pictured l-r: Jay Thelen, Thelen Associates; Representative Addia Wuchner; Brian Miller, HBA Executive Vice President; Adam Chaney, HBA President, Terrace Holdings, LLC; Bill Butt, HBA Immediate Past President, Bill’s Remodeling & Electric, Inc., Paul Metzger, Land Development Council President, Fischer Homes; James Kegley, HBA Vice President, The B.O.L.D. Company.

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The HBA Works to Solve the Problems You Have as a Business Person The HBA is in the problem solving business.

Your business benefits from strength in numbers. The larger our organization becomes the more effective we are in solving your problems. All of our efforts are focused on increasing your bottom line, keeping housing affordable and connecting businesses to other businesses to improve your potential for years to come. Your local HBA and the National Association of Home Builders often survey our members to better define the problems that your business faces today and in the future.

We constantly adjust in order to provide the best opportunities we can to help you solve your problems. Below are some of the top problems businesses face and the steps your local HBA is taking to address these issues. If you ever have a business problem that you need addressed please call our HBA at 859-3319500 or email us at info@hbanky.com to let us know how we can help.

Overly restrictive regulations: The HBA’s advocacy efforts represent your company in the face of regulations. Our Land Development Council has six committees focused on Environmental Issues, Sanitary and Storm Water, Boone County Planning Commission, Campbell County Planning Commission, Kenton County Planning Commission, Powered Utilities, and Water Districts. The committees meet on an ad hoc basis to collaborate on new and existing regulations. They meet with the leaders in the agencies that affect your business regularly and are very effective at representing you in order to keep your cost of doing business as affordable as possible while helping to shape policy that streamlines the processes of land development. The Council is not only focused on residential development but also includes input from those involved in commercial development to help make the economy in Northern Kentucky a business friendly environment and that much better for your business. Our Housing and Building Codes committee works with local building inspectors and the state Board of Housing to ensure that building codes and the inspection process is a healthy and worth while application in our state. Kentucky is somewhat unique in that our building codes are vetted by committees at the Board of Housing before applied throughout the state.

Members of the HBA and other HBA’s sit on these committees and help to make sure that the end result of code updates are as business friendly as possible. Our State and Local Government Committee maintains a constant relationship with elected officials locally and across the state. A dialogue is regularly kept with these individuals and allows our members a unique opportunity to provide feedback and encouragement with those that are elected to represent you locally and statewide.

Competition from other companies: HBA members have unique opportunities to position themselves head and shoulders above their competition. Our Registered Builder and Registered Remodeler programs allow our builders and remodelers to benefit from a level of achievement that simply cannot be bought off the street. Their reputation and mandated business practices are a hallmark of what a reputable builder or remodeler should aspire to reach. You will see a new approach to get the word out about these programs in 2013. Members can also benefit from participation in our consumer shows. Nowhere else in Northern Kentucky can business owners get in front of thousands of hot prospects so focused on newly built homes, remodeling projects and home and garden related products than here. You also have the chance to share peer to peer dialogue through our committees, social events and our education courses that help to grow your business. You can learn the latest in business practices, technical help, or simply have the critical conversation with those in your line of work to pick up those next three or four ideas that help take your business to the next level. We are constantly updating our education curriculum to provide courses that you need.

Ability to find skilled employees: Our Enzweiler Apprenticeship Program is growing by leaps and bounds. In the 2013-2014 school year we expect to double our size over the 2011-2012 school year. We have added courses in plumbing, welding, maintenance and remodeling and are looking at ways to expand our

carpentry program to help meet the needs of the recovering housing market here in Northern Kentucky. Our programs boasts over a 95% job placement rate; a rate unheard of in our area. We will host High School Seniors this fall in a new daytime education effort to create a true career pathway. High School to Trade School to work or college will be offered at the HBA building center.

Ability to reduce operating costs: Our AGC/SIF Workers Compensation Fund is one of the best opportunities businesses have at the HBA to save operating costs. The fund designs premium payments that adjust to your payroll. This plan is specifically designed for the construction industry.

If you have a slow winter your premiums go down. If you experience a strong summer building season the premium adjusts accordingly. What’s more, if you have been in the program for four years, the fund pays dividends back to its participants. Dividend payments in 2013 will be just over $16 million statewide, up from $14.5 million the year prior.

Expanding market exposure: Our consumer shows and business to business events allow your company to experience valuable exposure at an affordable cost. In this type of environment you can create new business and consumer leads and steward and maintain existing business relationships. As a sponsor of our consumer shows you can step up your game and brand your business at a high level and with a rifled approach that gets your name out to a targeted group of consumers interested in homes and home products. As a sponsor of our business to business events you receive a high level of exposure through recognition and image placement that creates top of mind awareness with the outstanding decision makers that are the members of the HBA. Health Care: One of the biggest concerns of business owners’ minds these days are the looming costs of healthcare due to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. The law will go into affect on January 1st of 2014.

The HBA’s Association Health Care Plan will benefit your business. If you are a builder, remodeler, developer, subcontractor, or a supplier who delivers your product to construction sites you will have the ability to participate in the Association Health Care Plan and avoid the ACA. Our plan will operate outside of the state run exchanges. While the exchanges will be mandated to “community rate” our plan will allow you to participate in a “risk rate” plan. What does that mean? Younger insured adults will be able to participate in a plan that allows them to benefit from the fact that younger people have less health concerns. The health care costs of younger professionals are far less than others. This brings the costs associated with health care plans under a “risk rate” system down well below those of a “community rate” system. You may enroll in the plan as a new participant anytime before January 1, 2014. If you are a current participant you must renew by July 2013. Companies with fifty employees or more are mandated under the ACA to provide insurance for their workforce. Make no mistake, the ACA mandates that every American must have health care whether it is provided by an employer or not. That means that if you actively work on the construction of a home you can participate as an individual in the HBA plan. The plan operates as if it were one large employer so the benefits of larger participation are a benefit to all in the plan.

The HBA is constantly looking for ways for your business to overcome its problems. We welcome your voice. If you experience an issue, no matter how small, please contact the HBA at 859-331-9500 or by email at info@hbanky. com to let us know what your business is facing. We will take your information and work to help you if we can. We are all in this thing together!

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 April 30th at 3:30 pm at the Home Builders Office.

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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!

We are truly happy to have your support and membership. The following companies are once again members of HBANKY.

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A Sprinkle Above N.F. Gros, LLC Kroth Landscaping Lindsay Construction

BIG SPIKE! 2012 Membership Co-Chairs, Desiree Webster, NuVo Technologies and Walt Dunlevy, Forge Lumber present Jason Yeager, Ashley Construction with the Big Spike Award for recruiting 9 new members in 2012. Congratulations Jason!

Quest Construction, LLC Steve Perry P.O. Box 16021 Ludlow, Kentucky 41016 859-802-8800 Business: Framing Sponsor: Brian C. Jones Tom Rechtin Heating & Air Tom Rechtin, Jr. 640 Colfax Avenue Bellevue, Kentucky 41073 859-261-8269 Business: Heating & Air Conditioning Sponsor: Bill Butt Window World of Northern Kentucky John Oslica 1480 Airport Exchange Blvd., Suite 110 Erlanger, Kentucky 41018 859-594-4189 Business: Replacement windows Northern Kentucky BUILDER

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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.

SAVE THE DATE HBA Annual Golf Outing

Triple Crown Country Club Monday, June 3rd at 10:00 am Shotgun Start / 144 Maximum Golfers Golf Sign-ups - Monday, April 22nd

Spo Gree nsorshi p Doo n & Tee S s Availa r Priz b p e Spo onsors - le $ n $70, $100 sor - $25 150 , $50 or $2 , 00

$150 per golfer or $600 per foursome until May 20th $175 per golfer or $700 per foursome after May 20th Includes 18 holes of Golf with cart, Lunch, Dinner, and Door Prizes!

Call Janis Beard – 859-331-9500 or e-mail janisbeard@ hbanky.com for Green, Tee and Door Prize Sponsorships or call Melanie Meyer, 859-331-9500 or e-mail melaniem@hbanky.com for other sponsorships available.

Reservations are a must for golf ! Reservations made and not cancelled by Monday 27th will be charged.

Ernst Concrete Best Interior 2012 Kinder Homes

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

Heliotrope Design LLC. FULL SERVICE DESIGN & HOME STAGING

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

andrea@heliotropedesign.net The Millennium Club is an elite group of companies whose contribution pays for the refreshments and entertainment at membership meetings and events like the Annual Golf Outing, Tabletop Night, and the Inaugural Luncheon.

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Land Development Council and Ohio Valley Development Council to Hold Premier Joint Event

Hofbrauhaus Newport, May 15, 2013 @ Noon Learn from top NAHB regulatory staff about the future of environmental regulations. Hear issues regarding stormwater, endangered species, wetland regulations, and other regulatory impacts that will affect your business today and in the future. The NAHB regulatory staff are in contact with federal agencies on a daily basis and are THE foremost experts on the future of federal regulatory matters. Enjoy time meeting business leaders in the development industry and connecting with others to help drive your business forward. Of course, enjoy the atmosphere of celebration and BIER at the Hofbrauhaus Newport.

Cost for the event is $35. Sponsorships are available for this event at $250 each.

Sponsors will receive free admission, and opportunity to speak at the event, and valuable promotion in the Northern Kentucky Builder Magazine, HBA E-Newsletter and any special promotions about the event. To make a reservation please call the HBA at 859-331-9500 or register online at www.hbanky.com 10

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pring was a no show for the Spring Member Mix & Mingle on March 7th. However, a large crowd of people did attend who were interested in networking and seeing the Potterhill Home. Guests were treated to a warm, friendly and beautiful home. Several Campbell County HBA members stopped by the Mix & Mingle to join in the festivities. A huge “Thank You” to Potterhill Homes for hosting the 2013 Spring Member Mix & Mingle.

If you are interested in hosting a Member Mix & Mingle in your place of business, please call Janis Beard at 859331-9500. Watch you BUILDER magazine for details on the Summer Member Mix & Mingle.

Land Development Council Holds Annual Roundtable with Regional Infrastructure Partners The Land Development Council of the HBA held a roundtable meeting at the HBA’s building center on February 20th. The meeting was sponsored

by Burlington Realty & Development.

The Council and its guests heard from Bob Yeager of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet update the group on the currently funded road projects in Northern Kentucky as well as the two year and six year road plans. Road projects discussed included, KY 536 from Union to the AA Highway, roundabout design on the KY 536 project, and the new Mt. Zion Road interchange design. Bridge and road funding was discussed at length during Mr. Yeager’s presentation. After Mr. Yeager’s presentation the vast entities in attendance gave updates about what each were working on.

Those in attendance included members of the Land Development Council, Boone County Planning Commission, Boone County Administration, Kenton County Planning Commission, Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission, Campbell County Administration, Duke Energy, Owen County Electric Cooperative, Time Warner Cable, Cincinnati Bell, Sanitation District #1, Northern Kentucky Water District and the Boone County Water District.

Make sure to attend the outstanding 2013 LDC meetings this year!

Upcoming Meetings April 17th OKI Regional Council of Governments Update Where: HBA Building Center When: Noon (Lunch Provided) Cost: $10 LDC Members, $15 Future LDC Members May 15th The Future of Federal Regulations Guest Speakers; Michel Mittelholzer, Ty Asfaw, NAHB Regulatory Staff Joint Land Development Council/ Ohio Valley Development Council Where: Hofrbrauhaus Newport When: Noon (Lunch Provided) Cost: $35 LDC Members, $40 Future LDC Members June 19th Annual SD1 meeting and awards Guest Speaker: SD1 Staff Where: HBA Building Center When: Noon (Lunch Provided) Cost: $10 LDC Members, $15 Future LDC Members

August 21st Trends and Tales of Urban Planning Guest Speaker: Randal O’Toole , Senior Fellow, CATO Institutue Where: TBD When: Noon (Lunch Provided) Cost: $35 LDC Members, $40 Future LDC Members October 16th State of the Counties Guest Speakers: County Judge Executives Where: HBA Building Center When: Noon (Lunch Provided) Cost: $10 LDC Members, $15 Future LDC Members December 18th Northern Kentucky Caucus Guest Speakers: Senators and Representative of the NKY Caucus Where: HBA Building Center When: Noon (Lunch Provided) Cost: $10 LDC Members, $15 Future LDC Members

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Representing Your Interests at the Kentucky General Assembly

Pictured l-r: Brian Miller, HBA Executive Vice President; James Kegley, HBA Vice President, The B.O.L.D. Company; Senate Majority Floor Leader, Senator Damon Thayer; Senator Chris McDaniel; Senator John Schickel; Adam Chaney, HBA President, Terrace Holdings, LLC.

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n February 21st a group of HBA leaders arrived in Frankfort to advocate on your behalf during the 2013 General Assembly.

The group spent the day meeting with the Northern Kentucky Caucus members one by one and attending the sessions in both the House of Representatives and Senate. The group carried messages on a handful of pieces of legislation. Two of the most important pieces of legislation were House Bill 365 and House Bill 378. House Bill 365 is a piece of legislation that would codify the HBA’s Group Employer Health Care program as a “bonafide” large employer group program. This bill would ensure that HBA members active in the construction of a home and those that deliver materials to the construction site can be covered under the HBA’s plan as an alternative to the Affordable Care Act. The insurance program would allow these members to “risk rate” instead of being mandated to participate in the state exchanges that would apply a “community rate”.

The plan would become far more attractive to younger members and would therefore bring the premiums of the health plan much lower than that of the state run exchange plans. House Bill 378 would create far more transparency for property owners directly and indirectly affected by the EPA’s listing of and measurement of “impaired waters”. The bill would

instruct the Kentucky Environmental Cabinet to list the impaired waters on its website and create an electronic notification system (emails) that citizens could sign up for in order to be notified when a water was considered for listing on the 303d list of impaired waters in the Commonwealth. At press time both bills had passed the house and had been assigned to committees in the Senate. The HBA send out regular notifications of bills and their progress during the General Assembly. Please be aware of any requests that come to members in order to participate so that we may help your business.

Beyond the specific pieces of legislation, it is extremely important that the HBA advocates on your behalf with state lawmakers. The HBA has had a long history of strong grassroots support with our elected officials.

Your voice needs to be heard in Frankfort to make a difference. We are blessed with several members that are willing to take the time from their professional and personal lives to do just that for you at the state level.

Efforts such as these make an impactful difference and ensure that your business is protected from harmful legislation and benefits from positive legislation at our state Capital. Visits such as these make an impact upon our elected officials. Please consider participating during our visits to the Capital during the 2014 General Assembly.

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The Home Builders Associations of Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati are partnering to produce this scattered site show featuring remodeled homes in the Tristate.

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TOUR IS OCTOBER 5TH ANd 6TH Call 859.331.9500 or visit www.HomeBuildersNKY.com for details

New Form I-9 Released ALL-RITE READY MIX

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ederal law places an affirmative duty on employers to verify the identity and work authorization of all newly hired persons through completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 within three business days after the individual is hired.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a new Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The form is available for immediate use by employers, but employers may continue to use the previous version of the I-9 form (expiration date 8/31/12) until May 7, 2013. After May 7, 2013, all employers must use only the newly revised Form I-9 (expiration date 3/31/2016) for each new employee hired, or be subject to a civil penalty if audited.

The new form requires additional data, and expands the form from one page to two pages.

Employers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the new format and instructions. To download the new form and instructions, go to: uscis.gov/files/form/i-9.pdf.

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he HBAK has 3 scholarships to give away! The deadline is April 15. There are 2 $1000 scholarships and 1 - $500 one. The applicant’s parent or grandparent must be an HBAK member and their major is not limited to construction related fields. The scholarship can be awarded to any college student – does not have to be an incoming Freshman! All the information and application forms are on the hbak.com website!

The Tommy Bright Scholarship Fund This scholarship was established to assist students achieve a more comprehensive understanding of how the United States Government operates. This will be accomplished by awarding financial aid to the scholarship recipient to attend an established governmental affairs program in Washington, DC. The Betty Bell Scholarship Fund This scholarship fund was established to assist students in obtaining higher education in a building industry related field.

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The Tommy Thompson Scholarship Fund The Tommy Thompson Scholarship is awarded to children of members of the Homebuilders Association of Kentucky to assist these children in their pursuit of a post secondary degree.

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2013

The Biggest Home Show Ever Held in Northern Kentucky

Welcome to the 51ST yEar of our multiple site Cavalcade of Homes presented by the Northern Kentucky Home Builders Association. This year’s show offers you the opportunity to visit new homes located in the Northern Kentucky featuring established new home builders showcasing their homes, floor plans and communities. The builders or their representatives will be on hand to answer your questions while you visit their homes.

Who’s in the Cavalcade of Homes?

Participating Builders – it is not too late to be one! The builders already signed up are Cutter Construction, Ashley Construction, Adam Miller Homes, MI Homes, The BOLD Company, Alinghaus Builders, LLC, Tim Burks Builder, Inc, Maronda Homes and Drees Homes. There are plenty of sponsorship opportunities! (Presenting Sponsor, Official Sponsor, Gold Sponsor and House Sponsors)

Saturday & Sundays for 3 Weekends in May May 4th & 5th, 10th & 11th, and 18th & 19th Reserve your space now for garage and basement exhibit space. Display and demonstrate your product/service to the thousands of prospects who will pass through the Cavalcade of Homes.

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Gold Sponsorship | Tim Burks Builders and Adam Miller Homes For Cavalcade home entries, exhibit space, sponsorship opportunities or ad space in the Show Guide call Melanie Meyer at 859-331-9500.

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

ANNUAL HOUSING & ECONOMIC OUTLOOK Thursday, May 9th at the Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront in Covington from 8:00 – 10:00 am Buffet Breakfast $25 per person

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Join the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky Sales & Marketing Council, Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Northern Kentucky Association of Realtors for an engaging update and forecast. Learn insightful information from the region’s economic leaders about today’s economy and the economy of the next three years.

Sponsorships available contact Melanie Meyer at 859-331-9500 or melaniem@hhanky.com. For reservations call 859-331-9500 or e-mail janisbeard@hbanky.com.

Speakers to include: Janet Harrah, Senior Director Center for Applied Economic and Development Northern Kentucky University Brian Miller, Executive Vice President Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky

Steve Stevens, President & CEO Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Dan Tobergte, President & CEO Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation Northern Kentucky Association of Realtors Northern Kentucky BUILDER

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CREATE YOUR OUTDOOR OASIS

Follow traffic patterns.

Outdoor living spaces that are easily accessible from indoor rooms are the most likely to get used. When designing your patio, choose a spot that’s in your home’s traffic pattern, such as off the family room. Also, lay formal paver walkways, add walls, create shifts in hardscape materials, or plant trees & shrubs to establish borders.

Plan an outdoor kitchen.

Summer cookouts are always enjoyable events unless your time as host is spent running back and forth between the grill and your indoor kitchen.

Keep all of the ingredients for outdoor dining close at hand. It can be as simple as a grill with storage cabinets for cooking gear or even a full kitchen with a grill, refrigerator, sink and eating area. Also, while a grill and counter for food prep are essential, a refrigerator and sink are not, but including these items can increase the value of your home by helping your outdoor kitchen qualify as a second kitchen.

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Planning your space.

Existing or new patios are great foundations for outdoor kitchens and fireplaces. You can add your kitchen or fireplace components without structural modifications. The side of or against the house may also be a great location for your outdoor living area. There’s no need to excavate for gas and electricity and the house will provide some shelter for the kitchen appliances and seating areas. Since yard space is usually at a premium, consider walls with seating (seat walls) or countertops with barstools to provide dining options.

Add a fire source.

A source of fire draws people - whether you are relaxing by the fire on a quiet evening or where larger groups can gather on a chilly night. If you have the space, consider a full size outdoor fireplace; or choose a fire pit, which provides flexibility and affordability.

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s Spring approaches are you planning to enhance your home with outdoor projects? Why not consider creating an outdoor living area? Whether you like to entertain or curl up with a good book, there’s no better venue than your own back yard. Outdoor rooms provide a natural gathering spot for entertaining family and friends. Here are some design ideas to consider when planning your own outdoor oasis.

Add visual appeal.

Inside rooms are usually built around a focal point, such as a sofa or a piece of art. Add focal accents such as a water feature or a pond to create interest to your space. Add a paver border in a contrasting color or a winding paver walkway through your landscape. Landscape lighting can create ambiance with properly placed lamps and light levels. The addition of a pergola adds design structure to your outdoor living area.

Add color with flower containers, pillows and seat cushions.

allowing limitless possibilities in design. Eldorado Outdoor cabinets come in a variety of sizes and quickly assemble into custom kitchens, bars, fireplaces and fire pits. With outdoor cabinets that are easy to install for any contractor (or experienced DIYer) and then dressed with Eldorado Stone, you can enjoy your luxury outdoor space within days.

Quick & easy construction.

Eldorado Outdoor and Eldorado Stone make it possible to create beautiful outdoor kitchens and fireplaces in a fraction of the time compared to traditional building techniques. Compared to CMU block, you can create the same size kitchen with Eldorado Outdoor in one day vs. seven days and requires only two people for installation vs. four people.

Cut-outs for grills, sinks, drawers and refrigerators can be done on-site,

“One Source Solutions.” - Make your outdoor living spaces extraordinary with unique combinations of Reading Rock product lines. Reading Rock, Inc. is your “one source solution” for building projects. We carry brick, stone veneer, RockCast Custom Cast Stone, Concrete Masonry Units, concrete & clay pavers, seat walls, Allan Block walls, ReCon big block walls, Eldorado Outdoor fireplaces & kitchens, Unique landscape lighting, Aquascape water features, fire pits, Outdoor Great Room pergolas and much more.

BUILDING MATERIALS & SERVICES

Since 1947, Reading Rock has manufactured quality building material products and provided exceptional customer service. Experience the Reading Rock difference by receiving the right products, on time, every time.

Visit our new selection center located at 10025 Princeton Glendale Road (one mile North of TriCounty Mall).

Contact us for information about our products at 800.482.6466 or visit www.readingrock.com.

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Wednesday, April 17th 4:00 – 7:00 Northern Kentucky Association of Realtors Education Center 7660 Turfway Road, Suite 100

ATTN: REALTORS Meet Northern Kentucky’s Top Builders & Remodelers!

Over 25 door prizes throughout the evening!

Complimentary appetizers, beer, & wine!

RSVP – Janis Beard 859.331.9500

FREE to all Realtors - $20 to non realtors SILVER Sponsors

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Return of the Parade of Homes

Realtor Incentives

• Featured in Builder Magazine • Full page Article devoted to the Realtors who sold “Show homes” • Signage in front yard of Show Home listing you as the Realtor of the sold home • Designated booth space for Realtor(s) during show • Realtor Included in Home Show adver-tising and the Parade of Homes SHOW GUIDE • A chance to win the “Realtor Incentive Grand Prize” • Selected by the Home that raises the most money for a HBA Charity of its choice, this home will be designated as the “Grand Prize Home” • The selling Realtor of the Grand Prize Home” will be awarded the “Realtor Incentive Grand Prize”

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September 7-22, 2013

Total Value of all Incentives $2500.00 This is in addition to any Builder incentives. To be eligible the Show Home must be under contract by March 31, 2013 and closed prior to the start of the show

2013 The 2013 SIte is The Equestrian, in Triple Crown Country Club.

Don’t miss your opportunity to participate, August 10-25, and the Preview Party on August 9th. There are still lots available.

Contact the HBA today at 859-331-9500.

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Managing

Project Delays Written by Kelly M. Gindele

The Future in Building

Delays in residential construction projects are to be expected.

Whether in the form of bad weather, material shortages, or scope changes, delays are inevitable. Contractors must expect and account for delays in their schedule. While it is impossible to foresee every possible delay that might occur, there are steps contractors can take to avoid or reduce delays.

Weather may very well be the most common reason for delays on a construction project. No one can predict the weather day-to-day, let alone for the entire length of the project. Nonetheless, the contractor should build some time into the schedule for poor weather. It may not be exact, but an estimation of “bad weather days” should take into account the time of year, historical weather data, and the geographical location.

Owner changes can often account for delays in the project as well. Effective communication with the owner may help to reduce these delays. Constructing a new home provides the owner with infinite choices and countless decisions. Often, this proves to be overwhelming. As a result, the owner may change his or her mind time and time again. However, he or she may not fully understand the implications of the changes – on the schedule or the budget. The contractor should work closely with the owner and fully explain the consequences of these changes. Communication may not eliminate ownerinitiated changes, but it will help to ensure all parties fully understand the changes and agree with the implications of them.

Subcontractors may also cause delays in the project. Subcontractor delays can have a domino effect. If one trade is late in completing its work, it may delay another trade from starting or completing its work. That delay could cause another delay. Subcontractor delays may be addressed in the contract between the general contractor and the subcontractor. The general contractor may consider financial penalties for subcontractor delays. However, the subcontractor may not agree to such terms. Again, frequent communication with subcontractors can help. Developing good relationships with subcontractors can also be key. As with general contractors, subcontractors benefit immensely from referrals. In addition, subcontractors generally go into a job hoping it results in future work with the general contractor. Between effective communication, strong professional relationships, and the sub’s desire for additional work, the general contractor should minimize subcontractor delays.

Other potential project delays may include material shortages, delayed supply shipments, and inspections. The contractor should discuss with the owner the benefits of using in-stock materials and supplies. Further, the contractor should undertake careful planning strategies to ensure it orders materials and requests inspections at the appropriate times. Finally, strong relationships in the community can have a dramatic and positive effect as well. Delays can be drastically reduced if the contractor has a good partnership with its suppliers. Likewise, if the contractor knows and understands the inspection process and the individuals involved in the process, it can substantially cut down on such delays.

The best way to reduce delays is through relationships and communication thought it will not eliminate them. Contract provisions between the contractor and the owner, subcontractors, and suppliers can help to further minimize them. Where unforeseeable delays occur, contract terms can help to assign risk and responsibility. Ultimately, delays can result in financial burdens on all parties involved. It is best to assign the financial responsibility before the project starts.

If you would like to know more about residential construction contracts, please contact Kelly Gindele in the Construction Section of Dressman Benzinger LaVelle psc. Kelly can be reached at (513) 639-7688 or via email at kgindele@dbllaw.com.

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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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“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

LABOR POOL

We would like to thank our sponsors who helped make Table Top Night 2013 such a great succcess!

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.

We would like to thank our sponsors who support Table Top Night and make it possible to produce a quality event while keeping ticket prices minimal.

Our sincerest appreciation goes out to: Florida Tile, L&N Federal Credit Union, Carter Lumber, Overhead Door of Cincinnati/Mooney & Moses Roofing/Mollet Gutter, Ferguson, America’s Floor Source, Arronco, Berk’s Landscaping, Pella, Rite Rug, Wiseway, Stegman Landscaping, ESSROC, Kirkwood’s Sweeper Shop, Nielson and Sherry PSC, Reading Rock, Star Building Materials, PPG Porter Paints and Cox Media.

Call Thomas Napier, PhD, Director of Professional Development at the HBA (859) 331-9500

Northern Kentucky Building Permits SINGLE FAMILY

February ‘13

#

MODULAR HOMES

#

MULTI FAMILY

#

CONDOS

#

COMMERCIAL

#

COMMERCIAL REMODELING

#

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

1

$7,760,676

28

$1,407,216

42

$504,994

BOONE

29

$4,258,288

CAMPBELL

3

$818,633

11

$2,954,500

13

$447,741

KENTON

11

$1,815,013

20

$9,427,162

15

$265,848

GRANT

1

$150,000

1

$570,000

2

$60,000

2

$284,000

5

$2,035,950

2

$39,600

46

$7,325,934

0

$0

0

$0

0

$0

1

$7,760,676

65

$16,394,828

74

$1,318,183

SINGLE FAMILY

#

MODULAR HOMES

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MULTI FAMILY

#

CONDOS

#

COMMERCIAL

#

COMMERCIAL REMODELING

#

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

1

$7,760,676

CARROLLTON GALLATIN MASON OWEN TOTAL

February ‘12 BOONE

29

$4,258,288

28

$1,407,216

42

$504,994

CAMPBELL

3

$818,633

11

$2,954,500

13

$447,741

KENTON

11

$1,815,013

20

$9,427,162

15

$265,848

GRANT

1

$150,000

1

$570,000

2

$60,000

2

$284,000

5

$2,035,950

2

$39,600

TOTAL

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$7,325,934

0

$0

0

$0

0

$0

1

$7,760,676

65

$16,394,828

74

$1,318,183

JAN-FEB-'13

92

$14,363,235

0

$0

14

$16,742,000

4

$500,000

2

$8,060,676

130

$23,486,925

135

$2,414,358

JAN-FEB-'12

94

$13,780,972

0

$0

0

$0

0

$0

2

$8,710,676

162

$29,060,019

140

$2,316,311

CARROLLTON GALLATIN MASON OWEN

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Remodelers Issues’ Committee, 12 pm-1 pm, HBA

Easter Sunday

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Building your Business in Historic Districts, 2 pm-4 pm, HBA

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10 SMC Board of Governors Meeting, Noon, HBA

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16

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LDC Board of Governors, 11 am, LDC Luncheon, 12 pm, HBA

Enzweiler Trade School Graduation, 6 - 9 pm, HBA

Builder/Realtor Bash, 4-7pm, Northern Kentucky Association of Realtors Education Center

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

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

Ambassador Club Meeting, Noon, HBA

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

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april

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Membership/Retention Meeting, 11:30 am, HBA

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Ambassador Club Meeting, Noon, HBA

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Land Development Council and Ohio Valley Development Council Premier Joint Event, 2 - 5 pm, Hofbrauhaus Newport

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thursday

Membership Drive , 9 am – 5 pm, HBA

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HBAK Spring Board of Directors, Embassy Suites Hotel Cincinnati Rivercenter

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28 Office Closed Memorial Day

Ambassador Club Meeting, Noon, HBA

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

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