March 2013 Northern Kentucky Builder by Building Industry Association Northern Kentucky

NORTHERN KENTUCKY

March 2013

The Official Publication of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky

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March 2013 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

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’

8...............................................Save the Date, 2012 SAM Awards

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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phone 859.331.9500 or fax 859.578.3393

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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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The State of Construction in Northern Kentucky How the HBA helps you solve one of your largest problems…steady supply of skilled tradespersons Not but just seven years ago the building trades were growing, flush with skilled workers and ready to show up on your job to help you build the dreams of Northern Kentucky. Today, while we are climbing out of a devastating economy those workers are not there as they once were. There are a multitude of studies and data that shows the skilled construction work force is experiencing serious shortages. As the recovery that our industry is experiencing continues the problem will only be that much dire. Recently, NAHB executive officers conducted a survey of young business people in our industry (those born after 1965). What they found is that the ability to find skilled tradespersons was one of their top three problems they face. The U.S. Department of Labor Statistics released data in 2012 stating that five million new jobs will be added in three areas. Not surprisingly one of the largest areas of job growth will be in construction. According to the Bureau nine of the thirty fasts growing jobs will be in construction. Depending on your specific trade jobs are expected to increase between forty to sixty percent between now and 2020. To see how serious the situation is perform a Google news search for “construction skilled labor shortage”. The amount of news out there is alarming. This problem has come to light in the face of good news. In Northern Kentucky our single family home permits rose nine percent in 2012 over 2013. Other areas of the country that were harder hit during the downturn are experiencing a sharper increase. Many of them have seen increases around forty percent or greater. The good news for Northern Kentucky is that we see bright signs of optimism in the near future. Single family production is expected to increase twenty percent in 2013 over 2012, remodeling should reach normal levels by mid year, and multifamily production is practically back to where it was prerecession. Over the last few years, and as the recession drug on, many traditional construction trades programs withered away. Many of the area technical colleges closed programs and in one case our largest County High School system in Northern Kentucky discontinued their traditional programming. Many programs have transitioned to robotics, technology, and other emerging trades. While that will help fill the voids in other sectors of our economy it does not help our industry. The housing industry is the only manufacturing industry that cannot be replaced outside of the boundaries of our country. A home in Northern Kentucky must be built in Northern Kentucky no matter whether that home comes as a single family or multifamily home. That home is here and must be supported by you, our industry, right here in Northern Kentucky. The HBA is in the problem solving business and this is a problem that we are working to solve. Over the last two years we have been expanding our skilled trades programming. For years we have been concentrated on electric, carpentry and more recently HVAC. In the last couple of years we have added a remodeling and maintenance program, a plumbing program and an incumbent welding program. All of the programs are a certified two year program, with the exception of electric

which is a four year certified program, and welding which is a program that helps those in our other programs add valued skills to their abilities to help you. When a student leaves our program they receive a certificate from the Department of Labor, are accelerated towards earning their journeyman’s certificate and earn 24 hours of credit at Gateway Technical and Community College. Our programs are different. They are hands on. This means that your workers receive valuable experience both on the job and in our programs unlike any other program offered in our area. The graduates of our programs not only learn the basics and theories of their chosen skill but come to you ready to work with no other training necessary. As a result we enjoy the largest job placement rate of any trade school in our area and are seeing huge growth in enrollment. The placement rate is over ninety-five percent; a number unheard of in any such training program. Our first year enrollment in the program practically doubled. This means our graduation in April of 2014 will produce 100 skilled tradespersons ready to go to work. So what does the future hold for our trades programs? This summer we will have training programs for at risk young adults. We will bridge the gap between high school and skilled trades training as we will open our first daytime high school program. High School seniors from all over Greater Cincinnati will attend construction programs in the afternoons in our building center. These individuals will come to us fully funded and ready to pursue construction as their chosen trade. We are looking for new programming to add to our curriculum in the coming years. Our goal is to supply the construction industry in Northern Kentucky with every skilled trade needed to build the American Dream. If you ever get the chance to investigate our programs please take the time to do so. We are taking applications now for the 2013-2014 school year. As of today, we are almost half full with some programs already at maximum capacity. Members can send their employees through our programs at a discounted rate; another great member benefit of the HBA. The money spent as an investment in your workers is extremely low at the HBA compared to all other alternatives. It is one of the best things going for you at your HBA. To find out more about the program, or to enroll a student into the program please contact Thomas Napier, PhD, our Director of Professional Development at 859-331-9500 or by email at thomasn@hbanky.com. As we continue to improve know that your HBA is creating tomorrow’s workforce today. It is a major part of our mission that we take seriously. Thank you.

Sincerely,

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

New Member Orientation

Do Business with a Member.

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.

KELLY KITTS Company: Clear Choice Lawncare Position: Owner Community I live in: Northern Kentucky My favorite thing to do when I’m not working is: Spending time with my family My reason for belonging to the HBA of Northern Kentucky: Marketing & Involvement Something unique about my company is: Family owned business.

New Members Welcome! We are truly happy to have your support and membership! AG Electric, LLC Anthony Franzen 9567 AA Highway North Foster, Kentucky 41043 859-512-4437 Business: Electric Contractor

GEMMA DEPPERSCHMIDT Company: AG Electric, LLC Position: Human Resources Community I live in: Foster, Kentucky My favorite thing to do when I’m not working is: Cook, garden, work with my chickens and dogs My reason for belonging to the HBA of Northern Kentucky: Workman’s Comp and training

Distel Construction David Distel 2227 6th Street Portsmouth, Ohio 45662 740-353-2815 Business: Sewer & Water Systems

ANTHONY FRANZEN Company: AG Electric, LLC Position: Estimation & Project Manager Community I live in: Foster, Kentucky My favorite thing to do when I’m not working is: Hunting My reason for belonging to the HBA of Northern Kentucky: Commercial and industrial electric

Fornash Backhoe Service Chad Fornash 253 Clayridge Road Alexandria, Kentucky 41001 859-448-0517 Business: Backhoe Service Sponsor: Bart Porter Kent Daniels Construction Kent Daniels 2653 Cardinal Trail Melbourne, Kentucky 41059 859-635-3177 Business: Carpenter Contractor Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Lesley Rahschulte 33 Broadway Suite C Dry Ridge, Kentucky 41035 859-393-7515 Business: Mortgage Loans

MISSING IN ACTION

Welcome Back

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.

A Sprinkle Above Absolute Fire Protection Central Bank Edmondson Contracting Joshua One Trauth Bricklaying

Ballast Electric Company Cincinnati Painter Krebs Construction Reliable Excavating & Digging Specialists Scanlon & Associates, Inc. S.L. Williams Homes, Inc. Window World of NKY Northern Kentucky BUILDER

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2013 MILLENNIUM CLUB All-Rite Ready Mix Arlinghaus Builders, LLC Ash Insurance, C.K.

Heliotrope Design LLC.

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Bray Trucking, Inc. Cutter Construction, Inc. Drees Company Dudley Construction Co. Inc. Ernst Concrete Fischer Homes 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 Tri-City Insurance Service, Inc. VonLehman & Company, Inc. Wiseway Supply 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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“After Awards” Party at the riverview 360 lounge Reservations no later than March 18th.

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What do Internet Cats have to do with your business? Social Media Training Sessions: Date & Time: Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Address: 2751 Circleport Drive, Erlanger, KY 41018 Cancellation Deadline: 1/28/2013 Date & Time: Friday, February 22, 2013, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Address: 2751 Circleport Drive, Erlanger, KY 41018 Cancellation Deadline: 2/21/2013 Date & Time: Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Address: 2751 Circleport Drive, Erlanger, KY 41018 Cancellation Deadline: 3/19/2013

Presented by: Web Strategy Plus & Home Builders Association Cost is $25 . Call HBANKY for reservations at 859.331.9500 or register online at www.hbanky.com. If you need a log-in or password call the HBANKY offices. You will be able to register and pay for all upcoming events, meeting and classes.

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THE 2013 WHO’s WHO The Most Versatile Tool in the Home Building Industry only for HBA Members of HBA Members

The Who’s Who Member Directory is the place that HBA members turn when looking to hire those in our industry. Every member is listed in the directory and enhanced listings are available so that the members of the HBA have full knowledge of your product offerings when making the important decision to hire an HBA member. There’s still time to advertise in the Who’s Who,

the official 2013 Member Directory of the HBA.

Call Melanie Meyer, HBA Sales & Marketing Director at 859-331-9500 or email melaniem@hbanky.com for information.

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

March

March 5th - H&R Block Presents, Preparing for 2013 and the Changes it will Bring, $25, 4 pm – 6 pm March 12th - Marketing your Business in Northern Kentucky, Roundtable Forum, $25 Presented by HBA NKY in partnership with area businesses, 10 am – 12 pm March 13th – AGC Compliant Workplace Safety for 2013, $40, 10 am – 12 pm March 19th – Building your Business in Historic Districts, $25, 3 pm – 5 pm March 20th - What do Internet Cats have to do with your business? Presented by Web Media Experts $25, 3 pm – 5 pm March 26th - Fortified Homes, What they are how to market them, $25, 12 pm – 2 pm March 27th – Estimation 3: Making a quote the right way, $25, 3 pm – 5 pm

April

April 4th - Building your Business in Historic Districts, $25, 2 pm – 4 pm TBA - AGC Compliant Workplace Safety for 2013 , $40, 3 pm – 5pm

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TABLE TOP NIGHT

We are betting on you! 2013 HBANKY’s Table Top Night sponsored by Florida Tile at Horseshoes Casino in downtown Cincinnati promises to be one of the best attended TTN’s in years. Cheryl Stegman committee chairperson, along with her committee has prepared a plan to give the maximum exposer to our vendors. Each Registered Remodeler, Builder and Developer will be given two complimentary tickets to the event. During the evening door prizes will be drawn especially for them every fifteen minutes. In order to be included in the drawing it is necessary for a designated number of tables to be visited. All attendees (even those who qualify for complimentary tickets) must contact the HBANKY office to reserve their ticket. Due to the venue, there will be no tickets sold at the door on the night of the event. Everyone who plans to attend must make their reservation prior to Tuesday, March 20th. The tickets whether complimentary or paid in advance include drink tickets, appetizers, parking and a chance to win door prizes. The HBANKY will not be mailing actual tickets. All attendees upon arrival will visit the registration table to obtain a badge, parking validation and drink tickets. At the end of the night all members who attend will come out winners. Some will take away door prizes from the 30 vendors, Builders, Remodelers & Developers will leave with cash, and all will have benefited from the networking. Table Top Night will be held in the Horseshoe Pavilion Ballroom on the third floor of the Casino. HBANKY members will enjoy on-site parking with direct access. It has been suggested that our members park on the fourth floor of the parking garage. The garage is easily accessible from Reading Road or Gilbert Avenue. Once you are in the Casino look for the “Pavilion” signage. Something unique to the 2013 Table Top Night will be the lay-out of the tables/booths. The committee during planning was committed to creating equality for all vendors. With this in mind the tables will be arranged in the shape of a horseshoe. Food and beverages will be located in the middle. This should eliminate a table being in a “bad spot”. This also allows good access for our members to visit all tables/booths. A few other things HBANKY members will notice about the 2013 Table Top Night is there will be no live racing – of mice or men! There will also be no themes. Builders will not be auctioned off to the highest bidder. Pipe and drape has been eliminated as well. Our 30 booths will be the feature of the night. They will be there to showcase their products

and to talk to you about the advantages of member to member discounts. There will be fun, networking and chances to win door prizes. You will not want to miss one of the biggest networking opportunities of 2013. Last, this event would not be possible without the dedication of the TTN committee and the sponsors. The committee members take time away from their business’ to meet, plan and do whatever it takes to make this event a success. Without the generosity of our sponsors this event financially would not be possible. The sponsors enable HBANKY to produce a quality event while keeping the costs to a minimal for vendors and attendees. Our sponsors this year include: Florida Tile, L&N Federal Credit Union, Ferguson, Carter Lumber, Overhead Door of Cincinnati/Mooney & Moses Roofing/Mollet Gutter, America’s Floor Source, Arronco, Berk’s Landscaping, Pella, Rite Rug, Wiseway, Stegman Landscaping, ESSROC, and Kirkwood’s Sweeper Shop.

2013 Table Top Night THE HORSESHOE CASINO – DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI Each HBANKY registered Builder or Remodeler will receive 2 complimentary tickets – must RSVP

Thursday, March 28th from 5:30-8:00 pm Tables are $250 (include 2 tickets – food, beverage, parking) ONLY 30 available Individual tickets $25 (food, beverage, and parking)

Door prizes given away every 15 minutes. You will be a winner!! Call the HBANKY office at 859.331.9500 to register. Northern Kentucky BUILDER

2013

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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 17th & 18th

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• Deadline for Entries – March 8! Do not miss this opportunity to participate in the first home show in 2013. • 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. • Space is limited and offered on a first come first served basis.

For Cavalcade home entries, exhibit space, sponsorship opportunities or ad space in the Show Guide call Melanie Meyer at 859-331-9500.

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MEMBER MIX & MINGLE

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Reservations Required by Tuesday, March 5 Call (859) 331-9500 or e-mail janisbeard@hbanky.com

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Thursday, March 7, 2013 5:30 - 8 p.m. Pond Creek Crossing 696 Mallard Drive, Alexandria I-275 E to AA Highway to 27 South, 6 miles to Right on Lickert Road.

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HBAK Scholarships The 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! 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. 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. All the information and application forms are on the hbak.com website!

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2013

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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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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Pop Quiz

Residential Construction Contracts Written by Kelly M. Gindele 1. TRUE OR FALSE: Kentucky’s Fairness in Construction Act applies to residential construction contracts. ANSWER: FALSE. Kentucky’s Fairness in Construction Act includes provisions such as prompt payment to subcontractors and retainage. While these provisions apply to both public and private construction contracts in Kentucky, residential and utility construction contracts are excluded. 2. TRUE OR FALSE: Kentucky statutes include a “Pay when Paid” requirement. ANSWER: TRUE. Kentucky statute requires that all contractors pay all subcontractors and suppliers in full out of sums received from the owner. If the contractor does not receive enough to pay all amounts owed subcontractors and suppliers, it must be pay them on a pro rata basis. If there is a good faith dispute as to the amount owed, such disputed amount may be withheld by the contractor until the dispute is resolved. 3. TRUE OR FALSE: A buyer can terminate its agreement to buy a home before closing. ANSWER: IT DEPENDS. There are often contingencies included in the contract that allow the buyer to terminate its contract. This may be especially true of already-built spec homes. For example, there may be a financing contingency in the contract. If so, as long as the buyer used reasonable and good faith efforts to obtain financing but was unable to do so, the buyer could terminate the contract. A contingency may also be included regarding the buyer’s sale of his current home. If this contingency exists, the buyer has a valid reason to terminate if his home does not sale before closing. The buyer may also have grounds to terminate if there are defects found in the home upon inspection. There will likely be language in the contract as to when the buyer must find and notify the builder of the defects. Further, the builder would likely have an opportunity to correct any defects.

The Future in Building

4. TRUE OR FALSE: The builder can force the buyer to purchase a home if the buyer does not have a valid reason to terminate the contract. ANSWER: FALSE. The builder can bring suit against the buyer for damages; however, it cannot force specific performance and force the buyer to purchase the home. The builder can seek all damages resulting from the buyer’s breach, including costs incurred by the builder to maintain the home until it sells, advertising costs to market the home, the difference in the contract price and the eventual sales price (if less), and potentially attorney fees, if included in the contract. It should also be noted that the builder may need to mitigate its damages. For example, it should actively market the sale of the home. Failing to do so could result in a reduction in the builder’s damages by the court. 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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LUNCH & LEARN:

Advanced Email/Social Media Marketing Tuesday, March 5, 2013 Noon – 1:30 HBA Conference Center 2751 Circleport Drive, Erlanger, KY 41018 Special Thanks to our Lunch Sponsor:

Registration fee: $15 per person – includes lunch. Open to all … Bring a Friend!! Reservations Required by Friday, March 1, 2013 Call (859) 331-9500 or e-mail janisbeard@hbanky.com

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. 24

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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

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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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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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HBANKY’s 2013 Cavalcade May 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 Get involved today! Call Melanie Meyer at 859.331.9500 x12

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

Northern Kentucky Building Permits SINGLE FAMILY

DECEMBER ‘12 BOONE

$3,796,339

CAMPBELL

$1,020,454

KENTON

$2,220,508

MODULAR HOMES

MULTI FAMILY

CONDOS

COMMERCIAL

COMMERCIAL REMODELING

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

$242,000

$500,000

$300,000

$3,453,807

$730,157

$1,130,000

$168,500

$2,508,290

$185,018

$12,500

$16,500,000

GRANT CARROLLTON GALLATIN MASON OWEN TOTAL

DECEMBER ‘11

$7,037,301

$16,742,000

$500,000

$300,000

$7,092,097

$1,096,175

SINGLE FAMILY

MODULAR HOMES

MULTI FAMILY

CONDOS

COMMERCIAL

COMMERCIAL REMODELING

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

$950,000

BOONE

$2,697,942

$8,056,317

$363,164

CAMPBELL

$729,242

$1,832,317

$170,502

KENTON

$2,364,854

$2,472,557

$378,462

GRANT

$375,000

$288,000

$304,000

$86,000

TOTAL

$6,455,038

$950,000

$12,665,191

$998,128

JAN-JAN 2013

$7,037,301

$16,742,000

$500,000

$300,000

$7,092,097

$1,096,175

JAN-JAN 2012

$6,455,038

$950,000

$12,665,191

$998,128

CARROLLTON GALLATIN MASON OWEN

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

13 SMC Board of Governors Meeting, Noon, HBA

AGC Compliant Workplace Safety, 10 am-12 pm, HBA

Marketing your Business in Northern KY, Roundtable Forum, 10 am-12 pm, HBA

Membership/Retention Meeting, 11:30 am, HBA

20 Building Your Business in Historic Districts, 3 - 5 pm, HBA

sunday

Ambassador Club Meeting, Noon, HBA

Fortified Homes, What they are, How to Market them, 12 - 2 pm, HBA

monday 1

What do Internet Cats have to do with your Business? 3 - 5 pm, HBA

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

Estimation 3: Making a Quote the Right Way , 3 - 5 pm, HBA

tuesday 2

2012 SAM Awards, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront

LDC Board of Governors, 11 am, HBA

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

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

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

Easter Sunday

friday

saturday

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

10 SMC Board of Governors Meeting, Noon, HBA

Enzweiler Trade School Graduation, 6 pm-9 pm, HBA

Membership/Retention Meeting, 11:30 am, HBA

april

HBA Office Closed Good Friday

2013 Table Top Night!, Horseshoe Casino Downtown Cincinnati, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

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

wednesday 3

march

Preparing for 2013 and the Changes it will Bring, Presented by H&R Block, 4-6 pm, HBA

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

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

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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