Northern Kentucky Builder - September 2015

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September 2015

The Official Publication of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky

YOU’VE NEVER SEEN A HOMEFEST LIKE THIS Get the details about the biggest house party in town ON PAGE 25

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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 Jennifer Hennessey, Associate Vice President John Toebben, Land Development Council President Bob Nally, Sales & Marketing Council President Mike Conklin, Builder Director Michael Gray, Builder Director Jim Frey, 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 Tammy Gorby, Administrative Coordinator Lindsay Chupek, 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 6. . ......................................................... New Members 8. . ..............................................Member Event Recaps 9. . ........... HOMEFEST Triple Crown Draws Record Crowds 11................................ New Mortgage Disclosure Rules 14...................... Statement from NAHB Chairman on the

Recent District Court Decisions on EPA Water Rule 16............... Norton Commons Development Topic at LDC 18..................................................... Upcoming Events 19...................HOMEFEST Best-in-Show Masonry Award 19...................................................... Millennium Club 21....................................... International Builder Show 23.............................. NAHB Issues Statement on Labor

Department’s Proposed Overtime Rule 24.................................................. 2016 Women Build 25................................. HOMEFEST Manhattan Harbour 26.......................... Northern Kentucky Building Permits 27.................................................. Calendar of Events

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FROM THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

What Millenials REALLY Want Over the last few years, leading up to the youngest age group of worker’s entry into the labor force, experts have been trying to figure out what these “Millenials” as they are known are going to do. Studies were conducted prior to their entry into the workforce and life outside of their parent’s home. Planners used these studies to realign Comprehensive Plans, long range visions and transportation plans.

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ur stance all the while is that it is all about monetary resources and jobs. And as it turns out it looks like we were right. Recent surveys of this age group actually out in the world and on their own finds that they largely wish to have a single family home in the suburbs. This study was conducted by the Urban Land Institute; the very same group that said the vast majority of this age group wished to not own anything. They said they chose mobility over an owned home. They claimed at they preferred walking and bicycling over driving a car. And in lockstep planners lapped up this information and attempted to exact walking hiking and biking trails out of our industry.

They attempted to increase the vision for rental units in the urban core over expansion of the suburban lifestyle. They pitched the suburbs as communities to nowhere.

Now don’t get us wrong. We support urban living. It takes a healthy market in all sections to thrive. But when we hear things like “the urban core is where everyone is moving” it is simply a falsehood. Now that the youngest working age group is out and starting to enter the workforce we know a few more things than we had guessed at based upon conjecture and the world of mouth the age group passed along to us. In a recent study

by Fannie Mae of young renters some common sense responses were not a surprise to us but left the planners shocked.

37% of young renters are doing so because they are saving up for a down payment for a single family home in the suburbs. Over 20% don’t think they currently make enough money to live in a single family home, while only 12% are choosing to rent to remain flexible to move from city to city and job to job. The remainder of the study included those that don’t believe they have enough credit to get a home loan. So it all goes back to money.

We believe in the golden rule. He who has the gold makes the rules.

When these young workers have enough money to move into a single family home they will. Yes, some will live in the urban core, but for a short time. When they have a stable life they will pursue the American Dream just like their parents. So, we ask this. Is it smart to build a glut of urban core rental? Or is it wiser to study what people are actually doing?

Years ago the Sony Corporation conducted a focus group. The study was on portable radios designed for young people. One radio had 4

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black trim on a yellow body. The other had black on black trim against body. Those in the focus group raved about how the black in yellow was far more edgy, appealed to their sense of individuality and their want to stand out in the world. As a thank you a very smart Sony executive awarded the focus group participants with a free radio of their choice. The vast majority chose the black radio with black trim. The exact opposite of what they said they gravitated towards. The focus group’s words were tossed out in favor of their actions. Wise move!

Maybe we should, as a community, pay more attention to what people do than what they say. If you have any questions regarding the research we study to help you with your business decisions please contact us.

AROUND THE HBA Meet the HBA Staff - Jane Dvorak

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Tammy Gorby Promoted

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ane’s duties as Director of Sales and Marketing are to allow Melanie Meyers to concentrate on shows and events. Jane previously was the Executive Officer of the Summit County (Colorado) Builders Association (SCBA). As a staff of 1, she has 11 years experience in all aspects of the builder association operations. SCBA has been in existence since 1993. Jane holds the longest tenure as Executive Officer at SCBA. Jane will be responsible for show and event sponsorships, Northern Kentucky Builder magazine, annual directory, show guides and Sales & Marketing Council. From her SCBA experience, she will also be able to share information about shows, events and membership with other HBANKY staff.

Jane proved you can always come home. Jane’s early years were in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. At the age of five, her family moved to New Richmond, Ohio. She graduated from Ohio University. She married Al Dvorak and lived in Athens, Ohio for 20 years. Her brother, a builder in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, lured her husband to work for him.

This is where Jane learned about new home construction. She even had the opportunity to work as a (very)rough carpenter for 4 months. Jane returned to Lawrenceburg to care for family members and be closer to her husband’s family in Cleveland.

Jane and her husband, Al, each have their own motorcycles and ride cross country. They also like to boat, fish, camp and spend time together.

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

ammy Gorby has been promoted to Director of Membership at your Home Builders Association. Tammy was originally hired for the Administrative Coordinator position in late January. Tammy succeeds Lindsay Chupek. Lindsay is moving back to Virginia where her husband has accepted a advancement in the Lowe’s Home Improvement company.

Tammy is very eager to work more closely with the membership.

Tammy is up to the challenge to be involved in the planning of events. She has already jumped in headfirst with the Elk Creek Sporting Clay Shoot, Keeneland Trip and the Holiday Party/Inaugural Dinner.

Tammy will be involved with the Affinity Programs, Ambassador Club, Associates Committee, Continuing Education Records, Membership Development and Records Retention, Seminar Records, Registered Builder/ Remodeler Program, Retention Committees, Associates Outing, HBA Annual Golf Outing and the Holiday Party/Inaugural Dinner.

Tammy’s contact information remains the same. She may be reached at tgorby@hbanky.com or 859-331-9500. Please stop by and congratulate Tammy on her promotion.

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

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Brandstetter Carroll, Inc. Jim Elliott 308 E. 8th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 651-4224

Moss Build & Remodel Michael DeMoss 8488 Decoursey Pike, Covington, KY 41015 (859) 802-3591

C & W Custom Woodworking Steven Cornett 11949 Tramway Drive, Sharonville, OH 45241 (513) 891-6340 www.cwcincy.com

PNK Properties, LLC Paul D. Jackson, III 1616 Woodfield Court, Hebron, KY 41048 (859) 462-9872

Cheviot Savings Bank Steven Schlegbaum 3723 Glenmore Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45211 (513) 661-0457 DJN Design Services, Inc. JIll Neverovich 10630 Pegasus Court, Union, KY 41091 (859) 586-1519 www.djndesigns.com Dal Tile Ann Speed 4650 Lake Forest Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45242 (513) 791-7832 Dry Effect Lisa McIntyre 1045 Hopkins St., Cincinnati, OH 45203 (513) 763-2121 Garner Insurance Agency, LLC JIm Garner 7430 US 42, Suite 207, Florence, KY 41042 (859) 283-5151 www.garner-ins.com Granite & Quartz Wholesale Jim Doepker, II 128 Beacon Drive, Wilder, KY 41071 (859) 781-1776 Griffin Contracting & Restoration Brian Self 315 E. 15th St., Covington, KY 41011 (859) 908-0387 Guthier Heating & Cooling, Inc. Jesse Guthier 6565 Four Mile Road, Melbourne, KY 41059 (859) 991-9822 Interior Design Consulting, Inc. Erin Tuemler 712 Fairfield Avenue, Bellevue, KY 41013 (859) 441-3281 Merrill Lynch Brian Schwalbach 300 Buttermilk Pike Ste. 320, Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017 (859) 426-4265

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Parksite Dan Aseere 3732 Tulane Ave., Louisville, OH 44641 (800) 873-0997 www.parksite.com ProActive Safety Services Scott O. Teepe, Jr. 3557 Springdale Road, Suite E, Cincinnati, OH 45251 (513) 372-6232 www.pasafety.com

For more info on why you should only use a member of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky when it is time for a decision about your home call 859.331.9500 or visit www.homebuildersnky.com.

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Rath Construction, LLC Justin Rath 6411 Heck Road, Alexandria, KY 41001 (859) 757-5132 rathconstruction.com Reliable Excavation & Digging Specialists Alan Nageleisen 3532 Wolf Rd., Taylor Mill, KY 41015 (859) 291-4668

“Where Quality and Service Save You Time and Money”

Sterling Homes Brad Olinger 465 Strafer St., Cincinnati, OH 45226 (513) 659-5361 www.thesterlinghomes.com

Florence, Kentucky 139 Aristocrat Dr. (859) 371-3314

T.W. Jones Construction, Inc. Tom Jones P.O. Box 182, Union, KY 41091 (859) 630-2562

Aurora, Indiana 10513 Morgans Branch Rd. (812) 926-0920

The Tile Shop Tandy Steelman-Hill 7654 Mall Road, Florence, KY 41042 (859) 746-8453 TileShop.com

Wilder, Kentucky 108 Williams Way (859) 572-9951 Harrison, Ohio 7466 New Haven Rd. (513) 738-1933

Walker Homes, LLC Brent Walker P.O. Box 498949, Cincinnati, OH 45249 (513) 480-4247

Port Union, Ohio 5259 Rialto Road (513) 860-5111

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HBA EVENTS Enzweiler Building Institute Kicks off 2015-16 School Year with Student Orientation

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ith a view to the future the Enzweiler Building Institute kicked off the 2015-2016 with a packed house for orientation. Coming off a very busy summer the Enzweiler School having achieved reaccreditation in all programs requiring licensure to work (Electrical, HVAC and now Plumbing) enrollment for 2016 is again reaching record levels. We welcome these students to our school, our industry and look forward to seeing their education and careers develop!

To learn more about the Enzweiler Building Institute contact our Director of Professional Development – Shawn Cox at 859-331-9500 or scox@hbanky.com

Take me out to the Ballgame!

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t was a good night at the UC Health Stadium as the members of the HBA of Northern Kentucky rooted on the Home Team for a win! Beautiful weather and good company made the HBA Florence Freedom Outing a good time for all. What a great opportunity to network with fellow HBA members. The cost to attend included a game ticket and food voucher for $10. Make sure you reserve your spot next year! Besides there’s nothing like a hotdog and an ice cold beer at the ole’ ball game!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Title Sponsor - L&N Federal Credit Union Game Sponsors - C.K. Ash Insurance, Florida Tile, Wiseway Supply, Northwest Title of Companies, Inc. , Agility Closing and Title Services

REALTOR DAY AT HOMEFEST 2015

Pat Parshall from NW Title, Debbie Franxman and Angela Landrum from Wiseway Supply

Tammy Gorby from HBA Staff, Brian Jones & Watson Jones from CK Ash Insurance

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EALTOR® DAY was held at Homefest on August 12 in the Triple Crown community in Union. It was a gorgeous day for the REALTOR’s to tour the beautifully decorated homes. The REALTOR’s were treated to a delicious lunch. This event allows the builders to show new innovative products, design and architecture. While the REALTOR’s learn what these builders have to offer the buying public.

Thanks to Pat Parshall and Jennifer Hennessey for selling 50/50 raffle tickets and chances on the basket of booze!

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Kelly Burns, Adam Miller Homes, stopped for a quick photo with Sandy Wilson, Keller Williams Realty Services.

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Triple Crown Developer Tony Berling discusses new sections for Drees Homes with Melanie Millson, SMC Board of Directors.

Record Crowds for HOMEFEST 2015 at Triple Crown in the Equestrian

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unday, August 23 was the closing of HOMEFEST Triple Crown located in the Equestrian at Triple Crown Country Club Community. The three week long show produced record crowds! Drees Homes, Fischer Homes, Adam Miller Homes and Maronda Homes created five quality homes that represented the true quality the Northern Kentucky’s Registered Builders standards.

HOMEFEST Triple Crown was presented by Adam Miller Homes. HBA would also like to thank Triple Crown Developers, LLC for their role in the success of not only this year’s show but the past years as well. Triple Crown Country Club Community is one of the premier communities in Northern Kentucky that continues to provide residents with the greatest amenities available.

HBA would like to sincerely thank the list of partners, sponsors and members below. Each one played an important role in making this a premier show: Triple Crown Developers, LLC Adam Miller Homes Drees Homes Fischer Homes Maronda Homes Florida Tile L&N Federal Credit Union Victory Mortgage Logan Lavelle Hunt Budget Blinds/Tailored Living John Lorms/Remax Cincy Magazine Hopeful Lutheran Church Bessler Electric Chef Barone Rumpke Trash and Sanitation

HOMEFEST presented by

JK Renders Four Seasons Tent Rental Premier Golf Rentals Ky Travel & Tourism/ NKY Region NKAR Cru Cutters Landscape Gorilla Garage Gutter Shutter Remke Markets SMC Yankee Doodle Zels Pat Parshall Diana DeVore Forcht Bank Greg Meyer

Janis Beard Al Dvorak Phil Pfeiffer Sara Goetz/ Mary Kay Cosmetics Owen Electric Mike Parker Team/Huff Realty Tri-State Wholesale Icon Solar Billy Tackett Studios Verona Vineyards Beacon Landscape Lighting Honor Flight Army Recruiting

Gary Moore, Boone Co. Judge Executive and wife, Lynda

Tony Berling, Triple Crown Developers and wife, Donna

Jim Berling, Berling Engineers and Ray Erpenbeck, Erpenbeck Engineers

Shad Sletto, EGC Construction and wife, Lisa

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New Mortgage Disclosure Rules Take Effect October 3

By Stacy Smith Rogers

Changes expected to benefit homebuyers, but members should be prepared for longer wait times before closings New rules for home closings required by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) go into effect October 3 (previously, they were scheduled for August 1). As part of the CFPB’s “Know Before You Owe” project, the mortgage disclosure rules are designed to streamline the loan application process and make it easier for homebuyers to understand. Local experts report that the rules will impact everyone at the closing table. (Of note, the “closing” will further be referred to as the “consummation.”) They anticipate that it will take longer to close on homes as everyone adjusts, but the changes should eliminate last-minute delays and perhaps ease the stress at the consummation.

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o begin with, the standard Good Faith Estimate and Truth in Lending disclosures have been eliminated and are now combined into a new single “Loan Estimate” form, which (like its predecessors) must be delivered to the buyer no later than three business days after receiving the application. Additionally, the final Truth in Lending Disclosure and HUD-1 Settlement Statement are being replaced by the “Closing Disclosure” form (CD), which must be provided to the consumer three days prior to the closing. If there are financial-related changes to the CD during that 72-hour period, the closing could be delayed.

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Among the biggest changes, is the responsibility of lenders to deliver the CD to the borrower and insure receipt of it three days before the closing.” – Jennifer Hennessey

Jennifer Hennessey, Northwest Title, explained, “The new changes will provide consumers time to review and really understand what they are doing financially. Among the biggest changes, is the responsibility of lenders to deliver the CD to the borrower and insure receipt of it three days before the closing.” Previously, the HUD-1 Settlement Statement was presented to the buyer as late as the day of closing and changes could

be made to the statement during the actual loan closing. Hennessey explained that the CD becomes the proprietary loan document between the lender and borrower. That means that Realtors or other parties who want to view it need to get the borrower’s permission to do so.

Hennessey noted that a secondary document will be required to enable lenders to disburse funds. “We’ll use the ALTA (American Land Title Association) Settlement Statement, which will have both the buyer and seller information fees so we can disburse monies,” she explained.

According to Melinda Lawrence, Fifth Third Bank, communication between everyone involved in the real estate transaction is key. “This is one of the biggest regulatory changes we’ve seen. We’re combining two different regulations into one and taking several different documents and putting them into two. With the new waiting periods, Realtors need to set expectations with their buyers and sellers. Lenders and title companies need to be having conversations with builders and anyone involved in the transaction. The different nuances of the rule can really make an impact on closings in the future,” she explained, citing three factors that could force the three-day waiting period to reset. “If your APR increases or decreases by one-eighth of a percent, if your product on your loan changes or if a prepayment penalty gets added to the loan, the closing could be delayed.” According to Lawrence, lenders are now required to get a written or verbal “intent to proceed” and there are penalties for not quoting fees appropriately, so it’s vital that communication between financial institutions is clear and accurate. The intention of the new 06/2015

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rules is to simplify the process for homeowners, but there will be a lot of activity behind the scenes for lenders and title companies to adjust to the changes. “Initially, it will be a challenge to implement until everyone gets into an operating rhythm. But, the heart of this regulation is around the consumer. The CFPB conducted a lot of study groups with consumers prior to implementing these rules,” Lawrence added.

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This is one of the biggest regulatory changes we’ve seen. We’re combining two different regulations into one and taking several different documents and putting them into two.”

– Melinda Lawrence

What are the Major Changes of the New Rules?

The Good Faith Estimate and Truth in Lending disclosures will be eliminated. Instead, that information will be combined into a new single document called the “Loan Estimate” form. The document is designed to be easier to read and more comprehensive than the variety of documents previous used, clearly spelling out the most relevant details all on one page – the interest rate of the mortgage loan, the amount of the monthly payments and a listing of all the closing costs.

The final Truth in Lending Disclosure and HUD-1 Settlement Statement are being replaced by the “Closing Disclosure” form, which must be provided to the consumer three days prior to the closing. This additional time will allow consumers to compare the final terms and costs to the terms and costs they received in the estimate. That will better equip them to raise any questions before they close the deal.

The term “consummation” will replace “closing.”

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Dan Scherff, Roeding Insurance, commented on the changes, “The new rules are really consumer-driven, but everyone that has anything to do with monies exchanged at the closing table needs to be aware of them. The important thing that we all need to do is have all our ducks in a row. All the financial information needs to be to the lender sooner than later.” Scherff said that as far as insurance agents are concerned, his office is refreshing quotes about two weeks before each closing to make sure nothing has changed that would stall a closing. “Eighty percent of the time the quote won’t change, but we want to make sure we’re getting all the correct information to the loan officer in time and place the coverage prior to the closing date. In the end, it’s a much better deal for the homebuyer,” he added.

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The new rules are really consumer-driven, but everyone that has anything to do with monies exchanged at the closing table needs to be aware of them. “ – Dan Scherff

For lenders, there are many responsibilities associated with the new rules. Data gathering upfront will be a big change. Hennessey noted that lenders and title companies will also need to communicate on which entity is responsible for delivering the CD to the client. “What we’re hearing from the big national lenders is that they will take responsibility for delivering it to borrowers. There are still many lingering questions that we have about the new process, but we’re just going to be flexible,” Hennessey added.

For more information on details surrounding the new rules, visit consumerfinance.gov/knowbeforeyouowe or alta.org. Look for information from HBANKY on upcoming information sessions and resources to help navigate the changes.

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Statement from NAHB Chairman on the Recent District Court Decisions on EPA Water Rule

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om Woods, Chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder from Blue Springs, Mo., issued the following statement concerning the recent District court rulings in North Dakota, West Virginia and Georgia on the Environmental Protection Agency’s rule defining the “waters of the United States” as found in the Clean Water Act. “Although the rule will cause harm to all 50 states, the mixed decisions to come out of the various district courts this week only further illustrate the significant issues and confusion caused by the EPA, and the lack of coordination between the agency and its stakeholders in developing this rule. The EPA has misinterpreted which court should even review this rule, leading various courts to disagree on which court has jurisdiction over these cases—which will cause delays while the judicial system figures this out.

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“We applaud the District Court of North Dakota for its decision that recognized the damage that the rule may bring to the 13 states that filed in North Dakota and stopped the EPA from implementing it until it can conduct a proper review of the record. The court found that the EPA misinterpreted the Clean Water Act, and the rule likely does not comply with the Supreme Court precedent. Additionally, it found that the EPA has not given the public a fair chance to comment on the rule, and that the final rule would be considered a vast departure from the proposed rule initially seen by the public.

“The EPA has exceeded its authority and completely mismanaged this rule making. In light of the confusion found by the courts this week, and the overall issues with the rule, NAHB again called on the EPA to immediately withdraw this rule.”

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Dan Pack, Citizens Deposit Bank and Joe Kramer, Cardinal Engineering

Dan Riegler, Riegler Black Top and Gary Moore, Boone County Judge Executive

Philip Drees, Terrace Holdings, Inc. and Jack Miller, HBANKY Past President and The Drees Company

Representatives from Planning & Development Services of Kenton County

Norton Commons Development Topic at LDC The Norton Commons development in Louisville was the topic of discussion at the LDC event held at the Metropolitan Club on August 19. Developers, builders, lenders, subcontractors, government agencies and county government representatives attended the event.

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he community is literally a brand new old city center in the greenfield development suburbs. Mr. Tomes discussed the planning process of the community, the education required of residential and commercial builders to build in the community and the success that has inspired the residents and businesses that call Norton Commons home. The LDC would like to thank Cardinal Engineering, DBL Law, Len Riegler Blacktop, Inc. and Republic Bank Trust Co. for making this event possible.

David Tomes, Norton Commons Developer

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UPCOMING EVENTS Keeneland Trip Save the Date presented by Experience Thoroughbred racing at its finest on Thursday, October 22nd for $40 per person which includes grand stand seating, bus trip, tailgate lunch and drinks on the bus.

The bus departs the HBA offices at 10:00 am and returns after the last race at 5:15 pm.

Reservations by Friday October 17th. To make your reservations contact the HBA Office at 859-331-9500. Credit Card REQUIRED for all reservations.

Sponsorship opportunities still available!

Contact Jane at 859-331-9500 or janed@ hbanky.com for information on corporate sponsorship opportunities!

Thanks to our beverage sponsor!

SAVE THE DATE Mark your calendar now for the Holiday Party/Inaugural Dinner for Friday, December 4th at 5:30 pm.

Watch your email and upcoming Northern Kentucky Builder magazine for more details.

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2015 Kentucky Homefest Best-In-Show Masonry Award Winner

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

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he members of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Brick Distributor Council are proud to announce that Henry Fisher Homes has been named as the winner of their inaugural BestIn-Show Award at the 2015 Northern Kentucky Homefest. This awards program was created by the Council to help promote the use of masonry in residential construction. Henry Fisher’s “Rookwood” home design was selected by the Council for its creative use of brick and stone veneer applications. As a result of their commitment to masonry, the Council will award Henry Fisher Homes the $2,500 Grand Prize.

The Council intends to make this cash award an ongoing awards program to help promote the use of all masonry-related products at Homefest. Due to its popularity, the show is a great way to get the Council’s message about the creative use, aesthetic flexibility, and practical benefits of a masonry home out to the thousands of consumers who attend each year.

The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Brick Distributor Council is comprised of Brick Tec Inc., Division 4 Inc., and Star Building Materials.

All three companies are local brick and building material suppliers in the community who share a common goal of promoting masonry to both the builder and the homeowner.

Additonally the Council has recently sponsored (3) scholarships to Enzweiler Apprentice Training Program for masonry contractors. The Council is one of eleven councils run by the Brick Industry Association, the national trade association representing distributors and manufacturers of clay brick and suppliers of related products and services. Since its founding in 1934, the association has been the nationally recognized authority on clay brick construction.

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AHB is concerned that changes to the current overtime standard will reduce job advancement opportunities and the hours of full-time construction supervisors, leading to construction delays, increased costs and less affordable housing options for consumers. In addition to construction supervisors, the proposed rule could affect other occupations in the industry, including sales representatives, administrative staff and local trade association employees.

With the Department of Labor acting to more than double this overtime threshold to over $50,000, NAHB and others in the business community argue that such a dramatic surge is unlikely to result in an

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NAHB Issues Statement on Labor Department’s Proposed Overtime Rule increase in workers’ take-home pay. Rather, it would force business owners to structure their workforce to compensate by scaling back on pay and benefits, as well as cutting hours to avoid the overtime requirements and convert salaried employees to hourly workers who will see this as a demotion.

The proposed overtime rule is a “one-size-fits-all” standard. Given the potential broad impact of the proposed rule, an obvious issue concerns the fact that wage amounts vary greatly from location to location, as well as among business sectors. Construction wages are very regional, and what one construction supervisor makes in one part of the country is different than what one earns in another—sometimes wages varying significantly.

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2016 WOMEN BUILD… YES WE CAN Women Build is a Habitat for Humanity program that empowers women to build homes, lives, hope and communities and creates new connections and lifelong bonds Building will start around Mother’s Day 2016 and be completed by December 2016 – everyone is invited to attend Kick-Off ceremonies at the beginning of our builds and the Dedication celebrations once the homes are complete We are building three homes this year, side-by-side, located at 2465, 2475, 2489 Wilson Avenue in Colerain Township, Hamilton County (home model pictured below) Please join us for our 2016 Women Build Project. We need to raise $300,000 ($100,000 for each home) to fund these homes. There are numerous opportunities to sponsor fundraising and volunteer - we can do this – with your help.

Help us celebrate 30 years of changing lives through homeownership!

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Visit our website: www.habitatcincinnati.org or contact Tricia Sunders, Corporate Relations Coordinator, at: tricia.sunders@habitatcincinnati.org or (513) 482-5612

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NORTHERN KENTUCKY BUILDING PERMITS JULY ‘15

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SINGLE FAMILY

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COMMERCIAL

#

COMMERCIAL REMODELING

#

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

BOONE

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$5,558,255

1

$1,200,000

47

$14,539,442

69

$79,554

CAMPBELL

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$3,838,533

4

$76,000

31

$327,305

KENTON

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$3,327,044

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$5,271,300

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$5,174,543

GRANT

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$678,000

2

$65,000.00

1

$250,000

2

$80,000

TOTAL

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$13,401,832

2

$65,000

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$8,991,000

0

$0

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$1,200,000

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$20,136,742

156

$5,661,402

JULY ‘14

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MODULAR HOMES

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MULTI FAMILY

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CONDOS

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COMMERCIAL

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COMMERCIAL REMODELING

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RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

BOONE

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$7,553,919

2

$859,836

5

$941,000

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$2,092,123

115

$1,349,469

CAMPBELL

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$855,223

1

$115,000

1

$20,000

18

$459,317

KENTON

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$4,766,813

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$1,044,000

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$1,613,945

38

$705,717

TOTAL

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$13,175,955

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$0

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$0

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$3,726,068

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$2,514,503

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$100,252,363

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$200,000

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$16,750,508

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$942,000

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$54,934,170

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$164,550,761

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$21,633,979

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$67,926,449

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$0

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$3,836,206

18

$2,802,481

25

$38,185,240

346

$71,812,966

709

$15,153,392

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

September 7

Labor Day - HBA Office Closed

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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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6th Annual Elk Creek Sporting Clay Shoot. Thursday, September 10, 2015, 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM at Elk Creek Vineyard.

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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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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.

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AGC/SIF Workplace Safety Class presented by NKEMS, AGC/SIF Compliant Course. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at the HBA.

27–30 NAHB Fall Board of Directors Meetings.

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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.

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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

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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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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First Aid & Bloodborne Pathogens Class presented by NKEMS, AGC/SIF Compliant Course. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the HBA.

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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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Keeneland Trip hosted by the Associates Committee & Presented by L & N Federal Credit Union. Trip includes: Grand Stand seating, bus trip, tailgate lunch and drinks on the bus! Meet at HBA 10:00 AM and return after last race at 5:15 pm to HBA.

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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.

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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.

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