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NORTHERN KENTUCKY

December 2015

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. 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 2015 Board of Directors Jason Yeager, President James Kegley, Immediate Past President Tom Spille, Vice President Bill Cullen, Secretary/Teasurer Brian Jones, Associate President Jim Frey, Associate Vice President John Toebben, Land Development Council President Bob Nally, Sales & Marketing Council President Mike Conklin, Builder Director Michael Gray, Builder Director Watson Jones, Associate Director Steve Brunson, Associate Director Brian Schalk, Associate Director Laquinta Strickland, Associate Director HBA Staff Brian A. Miller, Executive Vice President Melanie Meyer, Director of Shows & Events Jane Dvorak, Director of Sales & Marketing Shawn Cox, Director of Professional Development Dan Smith, Director of Finance Lea Amburgey, Administrative Coordinator Tammy Gorby, Director of Membership Editors Brian Miller Jane Dvorak Writing Stacy Smith Rogers Staff The Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky is open to the world, visit our web site for up-to-date information on HBA services and programs, including extensive public referral directory to Registered Builders, Registered Remodelers and Associate Members.

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INSIDE THIS EDITION...

4 ............................................................. Letter from Brian Miller 5..............................................Around the HBA / Member Update 6...................... November Membership Rally Walt’s Hitching Post 11.................................................................2015 Year in Review 16................ Top 10 Issues the LDC is Working Through with SD1 19........................................... News from Around the Association 19....................................................................... Millennium Club 20.................. Which Clients are More Likely to Waste Your Time?

22.....NAHB, Business Groups Call for Change to Health Care Law 23.......................................................................Keeneland 2015 25........................................................Who Wants to Play Santa?

25....................Great Turnout for SMC Mix & Mingle at Kelly Bros.

26......................................... Northern Kentucky Building Permits 27................................................................... Calendar of Events

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FROM THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

Recap: How the Construction Industry Fared in 2015 2015 was a year of continued slow recovery for our industry.

Our area saw a vibrant first half of 2015 for the residential sector and a very active mid year for the commercial sector.

Residential remodeling continues its soar towards the clouds and commercial investment in existing structures has returned to growth. New commercial investment and reinvestment have spurred the economy as well.

A look at Construction by the Numbers: Single Family Residential Permits (projected to year end): Single Family Residential Permits (projected to year end)

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We represent everyone that works to move dirt and build things on it and the endeavors it takes to help do so. However, we still continue to face headwinds. Environmental regulations, workforce shortages, local regulations, no growth strategies and lack of sewer capacity continue to hold us back. By looking at the numbers above it is easy to see what parts of Northern Kentucky are being plagued by these very issues. We will continue to work with those in seats of authority to affect change so all of Northern Kentucky can prosper and thrive economically.

Expect more in 2016 on these issues!

There have been bits of good news though. The 6th Circuit Court placed a stay on the EPA’s final regulations on the Waters of the U.S. SD1 and the Boone County Fiscal Court jointly funded the engineering to begin to bring the Hebron area back online for development. Through a high pitched and contentious budget process the Board of Directors at SD1 decided to fund the construction costs necessary to keep the Richwood Road area sewers able to add new homes, businesses and industries (for now). On the workforce front we graduated nearly 50 students from our trade school in April into their careers. Another 160 are currently attending classes and at press time efforts are underway to create a permanent career pathway from High School, trade school, community college, University and to our workforce. Stay tuned for future announcements.

We hope that as we draw this year to a close and make plans for a better 2016 that you accept our heartfelt appreciation for your hard work, dedication and relationship with our association. Together we will make the New Year that much brighter.

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MEMBERSHIP Meet the HBA Staff - Brian Miller

Milestone Members These members have reached a milestone in their membership with their renewals in December. Congratulations!

One Year Curtis Bryant Hemmer Industries, Inc 5 Years Talmer Bank and Trust Neighborhood Foundations, Inc. 35 Years Desmond Insurance

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BA Executive Vice President, Brian Miller, has been around the HBA most of his life. You might say Brian was born with nails running through his veins. Being raised in a family that is heavily vested in the HBA of Northern Kentucky has given Brian a unique perspective to HBA life.

Brian gained a wealth of experience from managing a gourmet restaurant, selling homes, to being Vice President of Communications for the Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville. This knowledge plus his understanding of construction made him uniquely qualified for the position of Executive Vice President of the HBA. Brian’s responsibilities include participation with Annual Reports, HBA Board of Directors, Executive Committee Retreat/Leadership Conference, Building and Housing Codes Committee, Community Development Policies, Executive Committee, Government Affairs, Home Builders Care Assistance Fund, Issues Fund, Kentucky General Assembly, Land Development Council, Media Relations, Personnel, Political Housing Club and Public Affairs.

It was love at first sight when Brian met his wife-to-be, Jennifer, for the first time. He proposed after knowing her for only two months. They were married six months later. Brian says, “ We are a perfect fit for one another and knew that almost immediately after meeting her. Everyone else around us knew from the start that we would be married.” They have been married for 20 years. They have been blessed with four daughters; Hannah, Emaline, Rosemary and Hopestill. No home would be complete without a family pet. A youthful Chesapeake Bay Retriever by the name of Tuff keeps everyone on their toes.

When not chaperoning sleepovers and attending his girls school events, Brian enjoys hunting, fishing, wildlife habitat management, playing music and spending time with his family. He has been known to cook a gourmet meal or two to share with his lovely wife.

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HBA EVENTS November Membership Rally Walt’s Hitching Post

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t was a great turn out for the final Membership Rally of 2015.

Thanks to our sponsors of the evening Frost Brown Todd and Ashley Construction. The Big Spike Award went to Jim Cutter, Cutter Construction for bringing in seven members for the year. The team with the most point for the year was co- captained by Diana DeVore and Tom Spille. The big prize for the evening was the drawing for the trip to Las Vegas, sponsored by Andersen Windows and Horseshoe Casino.

Stephen Hatfield, Hatfield Insurance was the lucky winner. Stephen was not present, but will be pictured in the magazine.

T Winning team co-captains Tom Spille, Spille Builders and Diana DeVore, Guardian Savings Bank. Photo bomb courtesy of Roger Toennis

Watson Jones , C.K. Ash Insurance presenting Brian Jones, C.K. Ash Insurance with a cash award for bringing in a new member in October.

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Diana DeVore, Guardian Saving Bank presenting Jim Cutter with a cash award for bringing in members in October.

Doug Delay, Schmidt Construction receiving a cash award for bringing in a new member.

Jason Yeager, Ashley Construction presenting Jim Cutter, Cutter Construction with the Big Spike Award.

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“We don’t want to just sign new members up and say, ‘Okay, here’s your sticker.’ The social dynamic is important. We want to continue to create an environment where we can share ideas and help each other.” – Jason Yeager

“We amassed our people and showed up at hearings in full force.” – John Toebben

“With new homes being such a large part of the market right now, education is key.” – Bob Nally

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Increased Membership, Tough Issues Challenged, Steadfast Publicity and Giving Back Propel HBANKY Toward Continued Success

Wow! What a year it has been!

HBANKY has been operating at full speed since 2015 made its debut in January, having weathered the adjustments to adapting to busier schedules and new ways of doing business in the recovering economy. Through it all – rain, sleet and snow including – the association has delivered a full calendar of events and a long list of accomplishments on behalf of its members, many of whom have devoted a commendable amount of time and energy toward helping propel HBANKY toward growth and success this year.

.YV^[O PU 4LTILYZOPW MVY [OL -PYZ[ ;PTL PU ,PNO[ @LHYZ For the first time since 2007, the association has seen its membership grow, breaking an eight-year downward stretch and climbing higher every day. With new members on the rise and an improving economy, the outlook for growth in 2016 is good, according to HBANKY Executive Vice President Brian Miller. “We’re seeing new applications coming in daily, and we’re certainly looking forward to fostering continued growth of our membership in the coming year,” he said.

HBANKY President Jason Yeager, Ashley Construction, elaborated, “From an organizational standpoint, we’ve created an environment where our members are able to benefit from the social opportunities to network and become more engaged within the community.” Yeager described the association as a vehicle for advocacy and networking and a resource for members to get connected with customers. “It’s becoming easier for outside businesses to see what the benefits are to joining the association. Our membership is growing as a result of that.” Yeager also noted that active involvement by current members drives others to want to join. “When you walk a new member under our roof and they see the excitement, it’s an easier sell when you show them what we’re doing and who is involved.

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and say, ‘Okay, here’s your sticker.’ The social dynamic is important. We want to continue to create an environment where we can share ideas and help each other.” .P]PUN )HJR 6MMLYZ /)(52@ 4LTILYZ H *OHUJL [V 4HRL H +PMMLYLUJL With the growth in membership this year, the association has been able to spend more time getting back into charitable work. “In any organization you’re in, you often get caught in your own subculture. Through charitable work, you’re partnering vendors with contractors and everyone is working together. Internally, opportunities like this allow us to work together, and the more we do that the more better oiled of a machine we are,” Yeager explained.

Most recently, HBANKY has had the opportunity to partner with The Point Arc of Northern Kentucky, an organization that helps people with special needs. The association is sponsoring a “dream bath makeover” to be raffled off at The Point’s annual gala in December. Yeager speaks from experience about the incredible impact The Point has made within the Northern Kentucky regional community. “My younger brother has been part of their organization and I’ve seen how he and others have benefitted from it. It’s been really neat to be involved in this project. It helps The Point and it also helps our association in many ways. In the future, I hope we can do more work like this,” Yeager added.

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HomeFests and SMC Outreach Produced Greater Awareness of New Home Building HBANKY hosted not one, but two HomeFest events this year: in Triple Crown in August and Manhattan Harbor in October.

According to Miller, publicity for the events was impressive. “The exposure for our industry and our association was huge. We had 43 stories about a month out from the most recent HomeFest in Manhattan Harbor. There was something publicized about the event in either radio, TV, print or online every day but two leading up to and during the event. Our hope is that this publicity helps drive construction of new homes in our region,” he explained. _____________________________________ The amount of time our staff and members put forth and the quality of work offered is to be commended.” – Brian Miller _____________________________________

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These fees will have an impact on betterment of the local and regional building new development in our area and we don’t see industry. This year was a busy one, with Miller explained that now is the time to any justification for them.” – John Toebben subdivision regulation re-writes and updates _____________________________________ educate the public about the value of new homes and ongoing projects keeping members because of the lack of inventory of existing engaged. LDC President John Toebben, homes on the market. “New homes occupy a Many issues are on the radar for the LDC in Toebben Companies, said there has been a greater share in the market than in anyone’s series of major accomplishments throughout 2016, including continued open dialogues with memory. We’re seeing a lot of first-time home Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1). LDC members 2015, including the Water District’s Developers buyers turning to new homes as many in that are poised to attend SD1 board meetings and Agreement and the Kenton County Subdivision generation strive to achieve a work/life balance.

Regulations re-write, as well as the update for stay abreast of issues as they arise in the coming They don’t want to be coming home after a the Boone County Subdivision Regulations. year. Toebben said the Council is working on a long day at work then stripping wallpaper or number of environmental concerns, including a Significant time was spent working to open making repairs. They’re seeing the advantages new definition of streams and monitoring how of buying new.” The timeliness of hosting both development up in the Richwood and Hebron areas of Northern Kentucky. “We amassed our the state is going to address some development- HomeFests in unique, highly sought-after areas people and showed up at hearings in full force,” related issues. He explained that several projects was simply too hard to resist, despite the effort, are on hold until developers see if stream Toebben explained, noting that the Council staff time and member support to pull it off. mitigation fees are going to be lowered. “The “The amount of time our staff and members put is still working on the Hebron issue, pressing stream mitigation fee is a hot topic for us. forth and the quality of work offered is to be for development to finally get approval by the TRIAD, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of commended,” Miller added. spring of 2016.

Commerce and various government officials, This year’s LDC Round Table proved to be SMC President Bob Nally, Coldwell including all three judges, are involved. These a success as well, with all the counties and cities Banker West Shell, echoed Miller’s analysis of fees will have an impact on new development involved and utility companies updating the buyers right now. “The inventory of existing group on important development-related issues. in our area and we don’t see any justification homes is at an all-time low and we’re seeing for them,” he said. The Campbell County quite a transformation in buyer activity. It’s a “It was a good turnout with open conversation and a casual atmosphere where all the areas Comprehensive Plan and a number of other great opportunity for new home builders to were well represented,” Toebben described. projects will also make the LDC’s “to do list” take a share of the market as the sales pace has in 2016. Continued outreach to Duke Energy achieved the levels we saw in 2007.” Nally said Seminars have also been held that have offered to address response rates and staffing to meet the “Realtor Days” at the HomeFest events were LDC members valuable insight, including a the increased need for underground utility well received and connecting local real estate recent presentation by the developers of Norton installations, as well as street light cost issues, agents with the building industry will continue Commons, a mixed use development that has are also on the agenda. Additionally, Toebben seen success in Louisville, Kentucky. to be an important goal leading into 2016.

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“The HomeFests are a great way for us to continue to build our brand. When the economy was down, we didn’t have the presence within the community like we’re able to now. Through HomeFest, we’re getting the wheels turning about new home construction, both externally and internally,” Yeager said, noting that potential members realize the value of joining the association when they’re able to see public events like HomeFest promoting the industry and the association’s members.

In addition, the SMC launched “Passport to New Construction,” this year which drew more than 100 Realtors out to tour new homes in various stages of construction. “It was a great way to educate Realtors on the construction process. With new homes being such a large part of the market right now, education is key.

Our members demonstrated what was involved in laying foundations, roofs and every stage of construction from beginning to installation of appliances. It was a big success and I believe we’re going to be able to make it an annual event,” Nally explained. He also cited the SMC Awards Program as another highlight this year.

“It’s a great way to honor our local building community, and participation was up for this year. We encourage everyone to consider participating. If you win, it’s something you can promote all year long,” he added.

PZ -\SS VM 4VTLU[\T “It’s been a fun year with our membership increasing. We’ve all been able to focus on growing the association. During tough times it seemed like all we could focus on was how to save money and cut spending. Brian (Miller) has a good plan in place in moving us forward,” Yeager reflected.

“Our leadership under Jason Yeager has been great this year. We’re thankful for all he is done and we’ll look forward to a successful year as Thomas Spille comes on board as his successor,” Miller added. On the menu for additional member benefits this coming year is assistance with digital marketing. “We’ve negotiated some strategic partnerships with area media to provide digital marketing services for our members so they’re able to get their names out there. This next year is going to be very competitive and we’re offering our members the tools to make sure their brand is promoted,” he added.

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he Land Development Council of the HBA has been working with the staff and Board of Directors of SD1 well over three years on certain issues. We are sending this to you to inquire if there are other issues you are experiencing with SD1 regarding building, design and development that we can help you with. A dedicated team of members and HBA staff is here to help.

Below is a list of our current issues we are working through with SD1: 1. Procurement policy – SD1 will cost share upsizing of pipes up to a certain cost range in order to provide for future expected growth of the sanitary sewer system. We are working to make sure that policy is in their book of policies.

2. Developer Agreement – SD1 has entered into talks with the HBA regarding their developer agreement they ask all developers to enter into with the agency. The HBA has suggested several changes including, but not limited to, timing of processes, proper insurance, indemnification and easement language.

3. Post Construction Water Quality BMP System Maintenance - SD1 staff suggested SD1 maintenance of large regional systems. The SD1 Board disagreed citing a lack of funds at the agency. We continue to push for the agency to take over these systems as private property owners and HOA’s are not experienced and lack the sophistication of these systems.

It is the HBA’s belief that these systems will not be maintained properly as a result and will fail; costing private property owners and HOA’s dearly. It is the goal of the HBA to have SD1 take over these systems for maintenance, repair and replacement.

4. Post Construction BMP construction costs – We have provided examples where BMP’s have been overly costly when compared with SD1 estimates. SD1 staff has examples and have made recommendations on design and construction of these systems. Talks are ongoing.

5. Hebron – SD1 is supposed to be formulating a long term financial plan by February. Currently, Boone County Fiscal Court and SD1 have contributed 50/50 into the engineering of the system upgrades required to expand the system to service over 3,000 homes and several commercial operators. Judges/Executive have indicated once they are comfortable with the long term financial plan and steps are being made to follow an acceptable plan that they will allow issuance of capacity reservations. This will allow developers to construct roads over the next year or two so that homes can be constructed in the Hebron area; essentially in a moratorium now. It is the goal of the HBA to ensure construction funding between now and the adoption of SD1’s 2017 budget in July of 2016.

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10% of the taps per phase to allow builders to start earlier on model and speculative homes. This will allow our industry to recoup their investment of infrastructure and move towards profitability earlier.

7. Timing of 1 year warranty/acceptance letters for both sanitary and storm systems - Currently acceptance and warranty letters issued to developers are not issued in a logical time. We are working with SD1 to bring a more friendly business process to the issuance of these letters. Our goal is to ensure timely and logical issuances of these letters.

8. One year warranty inspection of storm water system - SD1 just recently required that contractors be on site to remove construction BMP’s over inlet grates and other storm water system features. This adds time and cost to the developer for the contractor to do this work. SD1 staff does the labor on sewer system inspections. It is our recommendation that they do the same for the storm water system.

9. Maximum outflow for four year storm event - Recently SD1 staff attempted to change their regulations on outflow for storm events and added a .4 inch maximum outflow. This will result in outlet structure changes that will have smaller outlets on the bottom and different channels above. While this may be doable and practical for large commercial and industrial sites, it will likely result in loss of land as the basin itself will be required to be enlarged in residential applications. In some cases new basins previously not required may need to be created; furthering the loss of lot yield. The SD1 Board requested at their last meeting that this regulation be put in place but if any developer or their engineer were to experience costly application that they are brought to the SD1 Board at their monthly meeting for a waiver request.

10. Water Quality Basins transfer of ownership and maintenance SD1 staff requires developers to maintain water quality features and accept any repair and replacement until “all Notice of Termination (NOT) process is completed for all permitted sites draining to the basin”. This process could last decades in some cases and cause developers to be responsible for negligence on behalf of other property owners. We are working on a solution that is equitable and reasonable for the business community.

If there are other issues not a part of this list please forward them to us ASAP so we can address these through our work at the Land Development Council. Email your concerns to bmiller@hbanky.com

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he LDC is currently reviewing the current Campbell County Comprehensive Plan to provide comment to the Campbell County Planning Commission prior to their first draft of the plan’s elements.

The new plan will dictate to the Planning Commission how Campbell County should grow or not grow. If any members have comments to forward to us with regard to how they would like to see Campbell County develop please contact the HBA at 859-3319500. To view the current Comprehensive Plan go to: http://www.campbellcountyky.org/index.php/ home/services/planning-a-zoning/comprehensive or simply scan the QR code.

The Kenton County Planning Commission has made a change to the Kenton County Subdivision Regulations regarding cement mixes. Prior uses of particular limestones and gravels have changed. See section 4.6 – Portland Cement Concrete Infrastructure, on page 104 of the Kenton County Subdivision Regulations.

Go here to read the regulations: http://www.pdskc. org/Portals/pdskc/Documents/sub_reg_pdfs/ kenton/2FINALMaster%20adopted%20May%20 7%202015.pdf Or scan the QR code:

Codes Corner

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he HBA recently sought an interpretation from the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction regarding insulating exhaust bathroom fan ductwork. Some building departments had required insulating bath exhaust ductwork. This should no longer be required. Thanks to James Kegley at The B.O.L.D. Company for bringing this to our attention.

There is now an exception to the Energy Conservation Code. This applies to R-2, R-3 and R-4 buildings that are three stories or less in height above grade shall be designed and constructed to comply with the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code and NOT the 2012 Code. Thanks go out to Bill Kaufholz and his team from Fischer Homes for heading up this initiative.

New Wiseway Branch in West Union Ohio

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iseway Supply opened their newest Branch in West Union Ohio on November 9th. Located at 11672 State Route 41, this location will serve the Southeastern Ohio Market.

Melvin Humphrey, a veteran in the electrical and plumbing industry, has worked over the last couple decades with another supply house and then most recently running his own company. “We are really ecstatic to have Melvin on board atWiseway and managing this location for us,” says Mike Kidwell, VP of Operations. Located right behind AutoZone, at 11672 State Route 41 in West Union, they will be able to supply plumbing, electrical, lighting, and some HVAC products out of this branch.

“We are really ecstatic to have this new location and are looking forward to advertising a grand opening in the near future,” said Michael Kidwell, VP of Operations for Wiseway. He continues, “With the continued growing market, this new location offers the contractor convenience, additional inventory, great service, and a broad line of quality products. Basically, a one stop shop for any plumbing and electrical needs.”

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NAHB BUZZ

Which Clients are More Likely to Waste Your Time?

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he horror-movie marathons typically featured on television throughout the Halloween season are now over. But even though Freddie Krueger and Michael Myers have pretty much gone away until next year, some builders may still experience sleepless nights for a different reason: Do-it-yourself (DIY) TV programs.

It’s not that the Property Brothers are that haunting. But they – along with countless other DIY TV personalities and an endless supply of online how-to videos and mobile apps – are fostering a home owner mentality that’s more impractical and demanding than ever before.

The evolving industry of remodelers now involves combating against the Hollywood-driven standards that result from distorted costs and idealistic timelines. Determining the client’s personality and the true scope of the project will help save you time in the long run.

Butler strongly suggests taking the time to thoroughly evaluate the client’s needs and expectations as far in advance as possible. It will also help the consumer better understand the process.

Start evaluating from the very first client interaction by asking specific questions, such as: • How did they find you? Did they see simply do an online search? Or were they referred by a previous client? A referral is usually the strongest lead, and it’s an indication of how interested they are in your work.

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• Where is the client located? If they are near any of your current or previous projects, those can be used as strong examples to reference throughout the conversation. If they’re located out of your normal range, make sure the project is worth the travel time.

• What are their goals and expectations regarding the project timeframe?

A reasonable timeframe will increase the likelihood of a successful project and a satisfied client. This can also lead to discussion of communication preferences and how involved the client wants to be.

• What level of quality do they want in the materials used? Many clients are initially hesitant to openly discuss budget, or they may experience price shock if the first quote they see includes only the highest quality materials. Providing an estimate range of similar projects with varying levels of quality will help the client determine if they need to make compromises.

• Are they talking to other remodelers? When clients are seeking out several bids, many will simply choose whomever will do the job at the cheapest rate. This can indicate their level of investment in the home.

There isn’t a universal message that will address the widely varied needs and personalities of all clients. But there is added value in devoting enough time to thoroughly evaluate a client, which will help you determine if the project is worthy of your time. When all else fails, go with your gut.

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The Small Business Healthcare Relief Act (H.R. 2911 in the House and S. 1697 in the Senate) would enable small businesses to provide Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) to employees with health insurance.

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to help employees pay for health care through an HRA are subject to fines of $100 per day per employee. Over the course of a year, that fine would total $36,500 per employee and the law allows for fines up to $500,000 in total.

The letter to lawmakers referred to this as “perverse, because these small businesses are helping their workers. It seems irresponsible to us that the Internal Revenue Service would discourage those simply trying to offer assistance to their employees.�

NAHB has been deeply involved in this issue for months. Third Vice Chairman Randy Noel discussed the need for legislative action during an interview on the Fox Business Network this past summer.

NAHB and its coalition allies continue to urge House and Senate lawmakers to pass this vital legislation or include it in any other legislative packages to be considered by both chambers.

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he weather was perfect for the Associates Council Keeneland Trip. Thanks to L & N Federal Credit Union-Bus Sponsor, Valley View Temporary Furnished Living- Lunch Sponsor and Agility Closing and Title Services - Beverage Sponsor for making the day possible.

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Who Wants to Play Santa?

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his time of year kids all around the world are putting together their Christmas and New Year’s wish list. Some want Star War’s toys, some want the latest doll, others perhaps a new bike or the hottest video game. Well our “Kids” are also putting together their list and here is a chance for YOU to play “Santa”.

One thing on everyone’s Christmas and New Years wish list is a quality, trained, skillful and motivated employee. At the Enzweiler Building Institute we are working hard to deliver just that for you our valued member and potential employer of our future graduates. However, just like in the field, sometimes tools wear out or need replaced. This is where we can use your help.

Under the guidance of our two amazing carpentry instructors (Derek Elliot and Kevin McKnight) we’ve put together a modest but much needed “Christmas / New Years Wish List” to help keep our students working and learning.

If you or your company would like to provide any or all of the following we would greatly appreciate it and in exchange you will not only be recognized by the class but also here in Builder Magazine as a key supporter of our efforts to help create our talented workforce.

We need TOOLS: 3 -18 volt Dewalt Batteries (really we need 6 but 3 will help) 1-12” blade for Dewalt Miter Saw 1 - 10”X5/8 blade for table saw – combination blade Sawsall Blades Jig Saw Blades Side Note: We also have 20 – 2x12x12’s we are willing to trade or sell at a discount if you think you can use them. We simply don’t have a need for them and they’ve been stored inside and are in great shape.

As always, thank you for your support and for more information or specifics on these needs please contact Shawn Cox – scox@hbanky.com or 859 – 331 -9500

Great Turnout for SMC Mix & Mingle at Kelly Bros.

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he Sales & Marketing Council had the last Mix & Mingle of the year at Kelly Bros. in Covington. In excess of 90 people attended the event.

The attendees had the opportunity to tour the design center. Cabinets, doors, windows were some of the items displayed in the design center.

All attendees were given their own special drink glass to use and take home. Many were heard commenting on the food being tasty. The various beers, cider and wine were a big hit also.

A fantastic turnout for the November Mix & Mingle.

Tim Burks, Tim Burks Builders and Rich Maile, Maile Tekulve & Gray

Pat Parshall, Northwest Title; Marty Grossman, Grossman & Co. Remodeling and Tammy Gorby, HBA Director of Membership.

Jeff Seibert, Kelly Bros; Bob Lysack, Andersen Windows and Jason Yeager, Ashley Construction

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NORTHERN KENTUCKY BUILDING PERMITS #

COMMERCIAL REMODELING

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RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

3

$13,589,364.00

49

$24,318,515.00

70

$682,107.00

24

$469,423

$2,529,766

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$1,810,425

2

$1,597,667

3

$187,000

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COMMERCIAL

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COMMERCIAL REMODELING

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RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

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7

$213,179

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$178,083

SINGLE FAMILY

BOONE

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$7,580,130

CAMPBELL

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$1,368,562

KENTON

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GRANT

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AUGUST ‘14

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MODULAR HOMES

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MULTI FAMILY

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CONDOS

BOONE

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$3,936,183

8

$2,081,110

CAMPBELL

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$1,486,987

KENTON

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$6,828,792

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$121,267,024

JAN-SEPT. '14

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$89,359,978

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#

MODULAR HOMES

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CONDOS

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MASON

1

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4

1587053

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2

$973,597

1

$4,747,194

37

$1,760,830

17

$310,473

30000

6

2787053

10

3054707

4

24989845

83

13074163

83

1511175

31

$462,235

34

$16,750,508

3

$942,000

106

$92,098,534

601

$209,215,093

1,298

$27,459,172

1

$30,000

34

$6,818,710

32

$6,313,388

31

$67,400,085

495

$92,638,067

889

$18,356,937

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

December 4

Inaugural Dinner & Holiday Party at Holiday Inn Cincinnati Airport in Erlanger, 5:30-10:00 PM.

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

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

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CPR/AED Training Class. $75 for members. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at the HBA.

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AGC/SIF Workplace Safety Class. $60 for members. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at the HBA.

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

24-25 Christmas - HBA Office Closed 31-1/1 New Years - HBA Office Closed

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First Aid & Bloodborne Pathogens Class, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the HBA.

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