Northern Kentucky Builder November 2015

NORTHERN KENTUCKY

November 2015

The Official Publication of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky

Are You Pulling the Line?

Are you involved in ensuring the future of your building industry?

Inside find out how to join in pulling your weight. 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 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 8. . ...... HOMEFEST Manhattan Harbour a Unique Success!

11........................... How Can Involvement with HBANKY

Make a Difference For You? 13....................... Winner of the People’s Choice Awards 16........................................... Spike Club Appreciation 19........... Building a Solid Future for New Masonry Class 19...................................................... Millennium Club 22.......................... Expanded Joint-Employer Definition

Will Harm Housing Affordability, Small Businesses 24....................................... International Builder Show 25............Presidential Candidate Forum 2016 – Building

Opportunity: Solutions for the American Dream 26.......................... Northern Kentucky Building Permits 27.................................................. Calendar of Events In the article on page 19 in the September issue - Homefest Best-In-Show Masonry Award Winner, Fischer Homes was incorrectly referred to as Henry Fisher Homes.

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FROM THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

HBA Rules For followers of the TV series, NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service), you know the main character, Leroy Jethro Gibbs, has a list on how to conduct yourself as an agent for the service. Just like in any profession there are certain rules, or standards, in which you should conduct business. Just for fun, perhaps not, we have taken the liberty to alter Gibbs’ rules to reflect our industry. For those that know the show you will notice some of the rules are not known (as of yet perhaps) and some of them overlap chronologically.

Some were perfect and are unchanged. So here goes…

Rule #1: Rule #1: Rule #2: Rule #3: Rule #3:

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Rule #5: Rule #6: Rule #7:

Rule #8: Rule #8a: Rule #9: Rule #10: Rule #11: Rule #12: Rule #13:

Rule #14: Rule #15: Rule #16:

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Never let buyers stay together.

Never screw over your subcontractor.

Always wear steel toe boots on the work site.

Don’t believe what you’re told. Double check.

Never be unreachable, as if smart phones allow you to be unreachable.

The best way to keep a sale? Keep it to yourself.

Second best? Tell one other person - if you must.

There is no third best.

You don’t waste materials.

Never say you’re sorry. Refer to the contract.

Always be specific when you make a promise to a customer.

Never take anything for granted.

Never assume.

Never go anywhere without a contract.

Never get personally involved with a buyer.

When the job is done, service callbacks and warranty calls.

Never date a co-worker, unless they are your spouse.

Avoid legal issues by using the HBA contract and warranty.

Bend the conduit, do not ever break it Always work as a team.

If someone thinks they have the upper hand, refer to the contract.

It’s better to document everything than fly by the seat of your pants.

Always look under, over and around to avoid worksite injuries.

Never, ever bother a builder in negotiations or a contract meeting.

Never mess with a subcontractor’s coffee... if you want to live.

There are two ways to sell someone. First way, they never notice you. Second way, they only notice you.

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Rule #35: Always talk to the model traffic.

Rule #36: If you feel like you are being played, you probably are.

Rule #38: Your customer, your responsibility.

Rule #39: There is no such thing as coincidence.

Rule #39a: There is no such thing as a small world.

Rule #40: If it seems someone is out to get you, they are.

Rule #42: Never accept an apology from someone

who just sucker punched you.

Rule #44: First things first, hide and secure the metal

and tools on the jobsite.

Rule #45: Clean up the mess that you make.

Rule #51: Sometimes - you’re wrong.

Rule #62: Always give people space when they’re leaving the jobsite.

Rule #69: Never trust a worker who doesn’t trust their boss.

MEMBERSHIP Meet the HBA Staff - Shawn Cox

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irector of Professional Development, Shawn Cox, has a lot on his plate since returning to the HBA, he has been working to continue the development of the Enzweiler program. It is the trade school offering classes in carpentry, plumbing, electric, welding and maintenance. The school has been very successful in graduating future workforce members into the Northern Kentucky community.

Shawn’s “real job” was with the HBA in 1995 as Director of Government Affairs. This was after graduating from NKU with his BS in Public Administration with minors in Journalism and Management.

Upon leaving the HBA he worked for one of the HBA members and later with the Boone County Fiscal Court. Before returning to the HBA, Shawn was the training and development coordinator for Waste Management out of Houston, Texas.

When Shawn isn’t visiting area schools and career days during the school year, he can be found overseeing the evening trade school, preparing for continuing education classes, working on expanding the Enzweiler program with other HBA’s and with local high schools and other assignments.

Shawn enjoys spending time with his daughter, Kaitlyn. When the two of them are at home they take care of his pets - 2 turtles (Bear and Ojo) and a fish (Sushi). All named by Kaitlyn. He says, “(They are) More like furniture you have to feed but since you do have to feed them guess they count as pets.”

An avid sports and fitness enthusiast, Shawn focus is on Mountain Biking and Road Cycling. Notable “Cycling Road Rides” include having completed 2 Ride Cincinnati events in support of Breast Cancer Research (63 miles each), a Ride to Lexington from Northern Kentucky (77 miles) and a “Century Ride” (101 miles). When not biking, he enjoys boating, riding his motorcycle and of course time with Kaitlyn.

Shawn was asked what he considered a special occasion in his life.

He replied, “It’s hard to beat the birth of my daughter but I will say that the chance to come back “home” to the HBA has been a great experience.

I am excited to see how much we can grow our education and trades training programs. We’re off to a great start and expect more great things in the future.”

Meet the HBA Staff is a series of articles in upcoming NKB magazines that will highlight the highly experienced staff in the HBA office.

Welcome New Members!

Cincinnati Drywall Inc Michael Mott 659 Wilmer Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45226 (513) 321-7322 HMAC Heating & Cooling Inc Brad McAtee 654 Highland Ave, Fort Thomas, KY, 41075 (859) 781-4622 www.hmacinc.com Sebree Enterprises LLC Jim Sebree 5364 Old Taylor Mill Rd, Taylor Mill, KY 41015 (859) 322-0929 Take It For Granite, LLC Amy Wallace 3898 McMann Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45245 (513) 735-0555 www.takeitforgranite.cincy.com Tom Thompson Drywall Tom Thompson 4590 US 50, Fayetteville , OH, 45118 (513) 490-9853

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

One Year LP Building Products Summit Funding 5 Years J & M Interiors Lindsay Construction Ed Krift Body Shop & Auto Service Kroth Landscape Raisbeck Stoneworks 10 Years Andy Wolff Painting & Wallpaper, Inc. Whiles Contractors 20 Years John Harkrader Construction, Inc. 25 Years Kentucky Fluid Air, Inc. 06/2015

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HBA EVENTS HOMEFEST

HOMEFEST at Manhattan Harbour a Unique Success!

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unday, October 18th wrapped up HOMEFEST at Manhattan Harbour in Dayton, Kentucky. The 14 day show produced five spectacular riverfront homes. This single site consumer show brought attention to Dayton and Manhattan Harbour.

Manhattan Harbour’s developer Dave Imboden of DCI Properties had a vision many years ago to create a unique, upscale riverfront community. He worked many years to raise the site elevation. His careful planning and energetic forward thinking will leave a positive footprint on Dayton, Kentucky and the Ohio River.

The five homes in the show were built by two HBA Registered Builders.

Brent Walker a recently new member to our association constructed the first home. Jim Cutter managed the remaining four homes. Each of the five houses were different and unique. From floorplans to interior themes show attendees had a wide variety of products to view.

HOMEFEST Manhattan Harbour was a unique single site show for HBA. One of the most challenging being that the show was open to the public not only for three weekends but also four out of five weekdays.

Besides the lengthy days there were also specialty days such as Ladies Night, Family Day, Taste of NKY, live art demonstrations, Arteflame grill cooking, local cover band performances and food trucks.

HOMEFEST Manhattan Harbour was presented by Florida Tile.

HBA is appreciative of the generosity and support Florida Tile put into the show. Each of the five homes displayed their tile and other products.

Florida Tile worked closely with the builders and played a key role in this project coming together.

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Before thanking the awesome sponsors and partners of HOMEFEST it is important to give recognition to your HBA staff. The entire staff worked tireless hours during the 14 day show. This meant giving up week nights and weekends with their families and friends. All seven employees did so to assure the show was produced to the standards of the association.

It would be almost impossible to list all of the participants who made this show a success. Countless HBA members were involved in this project.

HBA would like to thank all members who offered their services and also welcome new additions who joined our association during HOMEFST Manhattan Harbour.

We sincerely thank our sponsors. With their support we are able to provide a quality show that represents the quality and integrity our association stands for. Our sincerest gratitude goes to: • DCI Properties • Walker Homes • Cutter Construction • Florida Tile • L&N Federal Credit Union • Forge Lumber

• Fifth Third Bank • Anderson Windows • Cru Cutters • Beacon Landscape Lighting • Budget Blinds/Tailored Living

Look for the results of the awards in the next NKBuilder issue. A panel of 8 judges compiled results in five categories.

DCI Properties is planning another HOMEFEST show in 2016. If you would like more information on being a participant please contact Melanie Meyer, Director of Shows.

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How Can Involvement with HBANKY Make a Difference For You?

By Stacy Smith Rogers

WARNING: Reading this article may cause you to re-think how you spend your time. It might even prompt you to register for an event, sponsor a meeting or even volunteer for a committee!

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e’ve all been there ... tight schedules, kids’ activities, overwhelming workloads. Life in 2015 is fastpaced! On most days, many of us feel like we are spread too thin. We often weigh the costs of making time for non-essential activities with how much time will it take away, how much money it will cost or how much fun we’ll have.

Deciding where and how to invest time, money and effort is tough. So when an upcoming meeting or event hosted by HBANKY vies for space in your calendar, it can be easy enough to wave it off with the argument “there’s simply no time or room in the budget.” However, there’s one question that might prompt you to think otherwise – Can you afford NOT to go, do or support? When it comes to business, lost opportunity costs can often dwarf the initial time and money management excuses for not participating. Just one contact made at a meeting or event can make all the difference.

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You can’t simply go to one meeting, give your card away to a builder and expect something in return immediately. By staying involved and going to the events you’ll surround yourself with all the people who play a role in helping that builder be successful.” – Diana DeVore

For members who have been around the HBA block a time or two, it’s hard for them to imagine a successful career without having been active in the association. Diana DeVore, Guardian Savings Bank, has been involved in the association since the early 1980s, but it was in 1988 that she decided to focus time and effort on being an active member. She has served on practically every committee there is and is still going strong. She is the selfproclaimed “ticket seller” for nearly every event that sells raffles or chances to raise money for the association and its important causes, most specifically scholarships for its apprenticeship program. DeVore emphasized the value of being involved and considering every member a potential client. “You can’t simply go to one meeting, give your card away to a builder and expect something in return immediately. By staying involved and going to as many events as you can, you’ll surround yourself with the people who play a role in helping that builder be successful.

You potential client isn’t just the builder, but everyone involved in the building process,” she said.

DeVore also elaborated on how newcomers can take advantage of opportunities to be connected with key contacts. “If I know someone is new, I’ll offer to introduce them to people at meetings and such. I’m a little seasoned and I know a lot of folks. What I’ve

learned is that you have to commit the time and effort to get to know people.” She also stressed the opportunity that being present and involved affords members. “Staying active gives you a voice. If you don’t take the opportunity to express your opinion, you can’t complain about it later,” she added.

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We live in a day and age where if we have a question, we just ask Siri and she tells us the answer. Everything is immediate. However, in order to be successful in a group you’ve got to invest some time and energy. The first step is joining. The next step is being active.” – Brian Jones Brian Jones, CK Ash Insurance, echoed what many active members recognize to be true, “The more you put into it, the more you get out of it. For most people a minimal level of involvement is enough. But for those who want to take it to the next step, they’ll begin to see the benefits.” Jones has been an active member since 1991. Since then, he’s expanded his involvement to the state and national levels and is among one of few associate members across the country to achieve the Life Director status. “By being involved, it keeps you on the 06/2015

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“Every man owes a part of his time and money to the business or industry in which he is engaged.

No man has a moral right to withhold his support from an organization that is striving to improve conditions within his sphere.”

~Theodore Roosevelt

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industry is great, but developing friendships cutting edge. You know what laws are pending that could jeopardize the building industry. within different segments of the industry has Among the things we’re fighting right now been really special as well,” he added. Parshall reflected on the changes he has witnessed are wetland and stream mitigation fees. Here in Northern Kentucky, that’s a big deal. Our first-hand during his time as an active member. local HBA is out in front addressing issues like “When I first came here, I couldn’t believe that every day. By being active, you can stay the wall that was up between the builders and Realtors. When Brian (Miller) came in, informed about problems that could affect all that started to change and we began doing of us,” he said. networking activities together and were able to Like DeVore, Jones said that developing trusted relationships with fellow members didn’t revive those relationships, specifically through happen overnight. “It took me three or four the Sales and Marketing Council.”

Parshall elaborated on the role that years to plant the seed. It takes an investment of time to get there, but you’ve got to see beyond HBANKY plays within the community in regard to growth and the economy. As an the immediate results. We live in a day and age active member, he’s been able to witness the where if we have a question, we just ask Siri and she tells us the answer. Everything is immediate. importance of consistent involvement. “The general public has no idea how much our HBA However, in order to be successful in a group is fighting for Northern Kentucky. Whether you’ve got to invest some time and energy. The first step is joining. The next step is being active. it’s taxes, sewers or streets, they are there. They You’ve got to go and see and be seen and plant work to ensure that building keeps going, which affects all of us.” He encouraged fellow members the seed. You never know when it’s going to sprout. I’m a prime example. The more I put in, to invest in the association through involvement. the more exposure I’ve received. You really can’t “If you’re not going to be active, you’re not going to get the most out of your membership. And put a dollar value on that.” you’re not going to be able to grow your business Jones said he stays involved not only to and your networks.” continue growing his business, but to also give back to the industry from which he has benefited.

Make the Most of Your Membership “I feel a sense of duty to give back and serve at the

by Getting Involved local, state and national levels to an industry that When it comes to connecting with customers has given so much to me and my family.” in today’s world, the modern tools of social media and other technologies are important.

If you’re not going to However, good old-fashioned personal be active, you’re not interaction will always be valuable. Trusted going to get the most out of your membership. relationships are built and strengthened at meetings and events hosted by HBANKY And you’re not going each month, where networking is still better to be able to grow your business and your executed in person than on the computer. networks.” – Pat Parshall While it may take some time to cultivate, a business relationship made through HBANKY Pat Parshall, Northwest Title Family is strengthened by demonstrating support for the association, whether that’s picking up of Companies, has been actively involved in a club at the annual golf outing, sponsoring HBANKY for eight years. He said that being an event, participating in Table Top Night or informed is a major reason he initially became involved. “In the title business, it’s important volunteering together at HomeFest. To keep to know what’s going on in the builder market; up-to-date on HBANKY happenings, visit hbanky.com. Here’s a checklist of ways to stay where new areas are opening up and where growth is anticipated. Staying in the know involved: has been a great benefit from being active • Advertise Through Publications within the association, because it’s kept me • Be a Sponsor informed.” Parshall also emphasized the value • Serve on a Committee of relationship-building. “Being able to go to • Participate in an Event networking events and be around people in my • Network at a Meeting

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The Rookwood by Fischer Homes Wins People’s Choice Awards

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he votes are in - The Rookwood by Fischer Homes received the most votes in the People’s Choice Awards at Homefest at Triple Crown. John Haas from Fischer Homes was presented the People’s Choice Awards for Favorite Home and Favorite Interior. John received the awards at a recent HBA Board of Directors meeting.

Visitors to Homefest at Triple Crown were given the opportunity to vote for their Favorite Home and Favorite Interior.

Photo: Front row left to right: Steve Brunson, Forcht Bank; Jim Frey, Pella Windows & Doors; Brian Schalk, Florida Tile. Back row left to right: John Toebben, Toebben Builders; James Kegley, The B.O.L.D. Company; Melanie Meyers, HBA Director of Events & Shows; John Haas, Fischer Homes with awards; Tom Spille, Spille Builders & Developers; Bill Cullen, Cullen Brothers; Michael Gray, Maile, Tekulve & Gray

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

HOW TO BECOME A SPIKE You receive 1 Spike Credit for each new member you recruit. When that member renews after his or her first year of membership, the sponsoring member automatically receives one renewal credit. Every year the member renews thereafter, the sponsoring member will receive a ½ renewal credit.

SPIKE CLUB ROSTER - As of September 2015 STATEMAN (500 -999.5 Credits) Brian C. Jones........................ C.K. Ash Insurance................................577.00 SUPER SPIKE (200-499.5 Credits) Joesph Halpin........................ Drees Homes...........................................454.25 Charles K. Ash,..................... C.K. Ash Insurance................................405.00 William H. Adkisson,.......... adkisson insurance..................................267.00 Nancy Freeman..................... Star Building Materials..........................260.25 Diana DeVore........................ Guardian Savings Bank..........................221.50 ROYAL SPIKE (150 -199.5 Credits) Mark Hollowell..................... Tri City Insurance...................................167.00 RED SPIKE (100 -149.5 Credits) Mark Hubbard..........................................................................................140.50 Steve Adkisson...................... adkisson insurance..................................133.50 Doug DeLay.......................... Alan Schmidt ..........................................129.75 Jim Cutter.............................. Cutter Construction, Inc......................127.50 GREEN SPIKE (50-99.5 Credits) Ray Beil................................... EGC Construction................................... 96.50 Michael Crawford................ Crawford Agency, Inc.............................. 87.50 Barbra Drees Jones............... Drees Company........................................ 82.00 Stephen Hatfield................... Hatfield Insurance Agency...................... 76.00 Paul Bogenschutz.................. Ashley Construction................................ 72.00 16

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LIFE SPIKE (25-49.50 Credits) Cindy Finley.......................... Dornbusch Insurance Agency Inc.......... 47.50 Marv Hellmann..................... Star Building Materials Inc..................... 47.00 Joe Arlinghaus....................... Arlinghaus 1 LLC..................................... 34.50 Kim Crupper............................................................................................... 25.50 Jeremy Arrasmith.................. Crawford Agency. Inc.............................. 23.50 Chad Bilz..................................................................................................... 20.50 BLUE SPIKE (6-24.50 Credits) Adam Chaney........................ Terrace Holdings LLC............................. 18.00 Tim Henson.......................... America’s Floor Source............................. 16.25 Bill Butt.................................. Bills’s Remodeling & Electric Inc........... 16.00 Chuck Honkemp.................. Crawford Insurance Agency .............. 15.50 Bob Hawksley........................ Fischer Homes........................................... 14.00 Bob Buten.............................. Buten Bros, Builders Inc.......................... 13.50 Ed Herschede........................ Pilot Lumber.............................................. 13.50 Scott Church......................... Logan Lavelle Hunt.................................. 12.00 Jeff Arrasmith.............................................................................................. 11.50 Art Fischesser........................ All-Rite Ready Mix..................................... 8.50 Bob Halderman..................... Kelly Bros. Lumber..................................... 8.50 Craig Jobe............................... Jobe & Company, Inc................................. 6.50

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2016 MILLENNIUM CLUB SIGN UP The Millennium Club is an elite group of companies whose contribution assist in defraying the cost of refreshments and entertainment at events like the Annual Golf Outing, Tabletop Night, Inaugural Dinner/Holiday Party and Elk Creek Outing. The Club’s generous contribution helps keep the cost down for members to attend these events. Your contribution of $250 is strictly reserved for this purpose and will not be used for any other reason!

Sign-ups for 2016 begin now! Simply call the HBA, (859) 331-9500, to join. The MILLENNIUM CLUB is an economical way to promote your company throughout the year! For only $250, you receive: • Monthly recognition in the Northern Kentucky Builder Magazine • Prominent signage at the HBA office • Signage at all events and, in particular, the ever-popular Golf Outing and Tabletop Night ____ Yes, sign me up as a 2016 Millennium Club Member (For your convenience, we will bill your HBANKY account.)

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3 WAYS TO JOIN: 1. Fax a copy of this page with payment to: (859) 578-3393 2. E-mail your request to: tgorby@hbanky.com 3. Mail a copy of this page to: Home Builders Association of NKY 2751 Circleport Drive, Erlanger, KY 41018

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Faculty Member of the Month

BUILDING A SOLID FUTURE FOR NEW MASONRY CLASS

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n an ongoing series Builder Magazine will be featuring one of our talented and dedicated faculty members / trades people who make the Enzweiler Building Institute the great program that it is.

This month’s featured instructor is Mr. Bill Wilson – Masonry.

When looking for a new masonry instructor last fall Shawn Cox, Director of Professional Development, turned to the masonry industry to try and find just the right person to lead this effort. One name kept popping up, Mr. Bill Wilson. Jo Ellen Thompson from Star Building Materials and a staunch supporter of the new program knew this was the right person for the job and was a big help to us getting him to sign on. There is now no doubt why Bill is now “The Man” in masonry.

Bill started his career in masonry in the late 50’s as a hod carrier and laborer. Taking a break from the industry Mr. Wilson or rather Lieutenant Wilson as he became known, served with distinction in the United States Navy in the South Pacific. Bill’s role was critical during the cold war. Among many things one of his most notable is that he worked on and flew in the P-3 Orion performing submarine detection duties. Upon his retirement in the early 70’s Bill returned to the trade he loves and has never looked back.

When asked why he wants to teach the next generation of masons, Bill a humble but honest man simply said “I want to make sure they know how to do it RIGHT”. He added, “in recent years I’ve seen the quality work in masonry slip and we need good hard working people in our trade to stop that slide and perform work and build a career they can be proud of.”

Thank you Bill for both your service to our country, and our industry we quite simply could not have this program and the growth it experienced in only one year (from 2 students the first year to a record 13 this year) without you.

2015 MILLENNIUM CLUB All-Rite Ready Mix Andersen Windows Arlinghaus Builders, LLC Ash Insurance, C.K. Barnes Dennig & Co. Ltd. Bray Trucking, Inc. Charter One Cutter Construction , Inc. Drees Company Dudley Construction Co., Inc. Ernst Concrete Fischer Homes Florida Tile, Inc. 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. Nisbet Brower Regions Bank Sims-Lohman Fine Kitchens & Granite Thelen Associates, Inc. Tri-City Insurance Service, Inc. Tri-State Wholesale Builders Supply VonLehman & Company, Inc. Wiseway Supply The Millennium Club is an elite group of companies whose contributions pay for the refreshments and entertainment at events like the Annual Golf Outing, Tabletop Night, Elk Creek Outing and the Holiday Party.

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Expanded Joint-Employer Definition Will Harm Housing Affordability, Small Businesses

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recent ruling by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to expand its joint employer standard will hurt housing affordability and small businesses, a prominent Texas home builder told Congress today.

Testifying before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Ed Martin, president and CEO of Tilson Home Corp. and a past president of the Texas Association of Builders, called the new joint employer standard “alarming.”

“Businesses could be found to be joint employers of another company’s workers by merely setting the work schedule of their subcontractors or requesting additional subcontractors to complete a job that is running behind schedule,” said Martin. “There is no certainty or predictability regarding the identity of the employer under this new standard. It is fundamentally unrealistic.”

On Aug. 27, the NLRB overturned decades of precedence in the case of Browning-Ferris Industries of California Inc. by dramatically expanding the traditional test for joint employer status in which a company must exercise “direct and immediate control” over an employment relationship.

Under the new joint employer standard adopted by the NLRB, a company could be considered a joint employer if it has indirect control or the potential to exercise control of a subcontractor’s employee’s employment, including hiring and firing, discipline, supervision, scheduling, and assigning work and determining the means and method of employment.

The new test leaves employers guessing over how much indirect control they must have over another employer’s workers to be considered a joint employer. This is especially problematic for home building firms, which rely on an average of 22 subcontractors to build a typical single-family home.

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“We question whether the simple act of choosing a project’s completion date would trigger a finding of joint employment,” said Martin. “For example, if Tilson Homes contracted with a painting company for a home in Austin, would we be prevented from telling the subcontractors when to paint the walls or even when the walls would be constructed? Would we be prevented from scheduling installation of the fire sprinklers or cabinets?

Would the roof be completed in time for the codes inspector to visit?”

At a time when many of the nation’s housing markets are beginning to see widespread consistent, sustainable growth, Martin warned lawmakers that the NLRB’s joint employer ruling will harm housing affordability and the ongoing housing recovery.

“This ill-advised decision will needlessly drive up the cost of housing and could force many small builders out of business by making it too costly to use the independent subcontractors they need to keep their businesses viable,” he said.

Noting that the home building industry is highly decentralized, with a majority of firms consisting of less than 10 employees and building less than 10 homes per year, Martin added that the NLRB ruling will lead to a centralization of the industry, with less competition among small firms and higher house prices.

“Decentralization of the market is better for the housing recovery because more competition among small firms will yield more affordable housing options for consumers,” he said.

“If left unchecked, the Browning-Ferris decision will be damaging to the marketplace and housing affordability,” Martin added. “For these reasons, I strongly encourage Congress to restore the traditional definition of joint employment and ensure a level playing field for all businesses.”

Ralph E. Dusing Receives Distinguished Alumnus Award

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alph E. Dusing received the 2015 College of Engineering and Applied Science Engineering Technology Distinguished Alumnus Award in recognition for his lifetime of achievement and contribution to the industry. Ralph Dusing is the president of Bluegrass Commercial Group LLC and brings over 39 years of experience in the commercial construction project management industry. He served as the Chairman of the Construction Committee for Habitat for Humanity from 1990-1998, and has served on the CEAS Alumni Board since 2011.

Ralph Dusing received an associate’s degree in physics from Thomas More College in 1972, a second associate’s degree in civil engineering technology from CEAS in 1974, and a BS in construction management in 1978.

Ralph Dusing received the Engineering Technology Distinguished Alumnus Award on October 9, 2015 at the Griffin Elite Sports & Wellness Complex.

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Doors open at 4:30 pm.

How to Participate: • Tickets are complimentary, but required for this event. Due to the high level of demand, tickets will be distributed via a drawing from the submitted requests. The deadline to request tickets is Monday, November 30, 2015.

• You must be a registered IBS attendee to request tickets.

• You can request to be entered in to the drawing for tickets during the IBS registration process, or if you are already registered, use the button on the right to log back into your registration record and indicate you would like to be entered into the drawing. You will need your registration confirmation ID. • Only one ticket may be requested per attendee. If your registration includes a spouse, then an additional ticket will be included in the request.

• On Thursday, December 3, 2015 names will be randomly drawn, and winners will be notified by email • Winners will be given specific instructions for claiming their Tickets prior to the Forum.

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NORTHERN KENTUCKY BUILDING PERMITS AUGUST ‘15

#

SINGLE FAMILY

BOONE

39

$7,580,130

CAMPBELL

6

$1,368,562

KENTON

9

$1,634,869

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$2,352,000

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8

$2,081,110

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$1,486,987

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$6,828,792

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$121,267,024

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$89,359,978

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MODULAR HOMES

#

MULTI FAMILY

#

CONDOS

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COMMERCIAL

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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

49

$1,810,425

2

$1,597,667

3

$187,000

13589364

76

28445948

146

3148955

#

COMMERCIAL

#

COMMERCIAL REMODELING

#

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

3

20242651

39

11100154

52

1022619

7

$213,179

14

$178,083

$100,000.00

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2

$973,597

1

$4,747,194

37

$1,760,830

17

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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

November 5

All Member Mix and Mingle with SMC Members at Kelly Bros. in Covington, 5:30-8:00 PM.

10

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.

12

Smart Home Technology Applications. $40 for members, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the HBA.

Strong Tie - Product Update. $40 for members. 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM at the HBA.

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

16

State & Local Government Committee. The committee will discuss legislative issues and engage an elected or appointed official in dialogue over issues concerning the construction industry. All members are welcome to attend this meeting. 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at the HBA.

18

Land Development Council Board of Governors. Monthly meeting of the Land Development Council Board of Governors. All Council Past Presidents are welcome and encouraged to attend this meeting. 10:30 AM - 12:00 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.

19

Board of Directors. Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Home Builders Association Board of Directors Meeting. Past Presidents are welcome and encouraged to attend this meeting. 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM at the HBA.

24

Membership Rally at Walt’s Hitching Post

26/27 Thanksgiving - HBA Office Closed

DO BUSINESS WITH A MEMBER For a list of current members of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky call 859.331.9500, download the HBA’s APP or visit www.homebuildersnky.com.

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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.

10

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.

19

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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