September 2016 Northern Kentucky Builder

NORTHERN KENTUCKY

September 2016

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 2016 Board of Directors Tom Spille, President Jason Yeager, Immediate Past President Bill Cullen, Vice President Mike Conklin, Secretary/Treasurer Jim Frey, Associate President Pat Parshall, Associate Vice President John Toebben, Land Development Council President Nick Smith, Sales & Marketing Council President Michael Gray, Builder Director John Curtin, Builder Director Watson Jones, Associate Director Steve Brunson, Associate Director Brian Schalk, Associate Director HBA Staff Brian A. Miller, Executive Vice President Melanie Meyer, Director of Shows & Events Charley Wayman, Director of Sales & Marketing Shawn Cox, Director of Professional Development Dan Smith, Director of Finance Tammy Gorby, Director of Membership Lea Amburgey, Administrative Coordinator Editors Brian Miller Charley Wayman 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............................................................ Membership Information 6.................................................State HBAK Fall Board Meetings 8............................................................................Industry News 9......................................................................... Millennium Club 12..........................................Shining the Spotlight on Associates 18................................................. Registration Now Open for IBS 19............................HBA Tailgating at Braxton Brewing Company 22..............................Gateway Community and Technical College .................... Creates Agreement with Enzweiler Building Institute 24.......................................................................HBA Family BBQ 26......................................... Northern Kentucky Building Permits 27................................................................... Calendar of Events

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FROM THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

WHAT’S UP WITH CONSTRUCTION JOB OPENINGS AND HIRING NUMBERS

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e just experienced 3 consecutive months of increasing job openings and a declining participation rate and hiring rate for construction workers nationwide.

This data leaves one to wonder about the implications. Usually when you have job openings you have workers to fill those jobs. Why not in construction? A recent article was featured in the Washington Post, written by Conor Sen, entitled The biggest business story of the next five years. Mr. Sen is a self-employed fund management partner and freelance columnist and in his article we believe he is correct in providing answers to why job openings are rising and yet these jobs are not becoming filled (to read Mr. Sen’s article scan the QR code).

Other articles in the media recently bite around the edges of the topic and almost find the targeted bullseye. However, to put the facts plainly…there are no more skilled construction workers left! Construction companies are holding out in hopes that skilled construction workers will magically appear back in the labor force, apply for the job listing and, voila, things are back to normal. The fact is, this is not normal and it is not going to be normal and the sooner we all face that fact and change what we are doing we will not solve the problem. You small builders will build less homes. The cost of housing will continue to skyrocket. Affordable housing across the board will suffer. Less households in Northern Kentucky will be able to afford a home. Less first time buyers will achieve homeowner status and nothing will change. Even the large production builders, having their best year on record have you, will not be able to build as much as they could.

As I sit here today our existing inventory of homes is at a two-and-ahalf-month supply. That is unhealthy. It is housing anorexia. Remember, our large production builders are having their best year in the last decade; perhaps ever in Northern Kentucky. Our small builders, while doing better, are still a shadow of what their companies were prerecession. Everyone we talk to wants skilled workers; large builders, mid-sized builders, small builders, remodelers, commercial builders; everyone!

What is there I ask you, our industry, to do? Here are your options. First, you can start by stealing workers from other sectors of the economy that pay like wages. That’s right. Even if we hired all of the people looking for work we would not be close to filling the chasm. Subcontractors in our area earn a mean wage roughly between $40,000 to $50,000. Here are your affordable options based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data for our area that will not have a negative effect on housing affordability or the cost of commercial structures: Farmworkers: 23,120 – 38,860 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic: 39,970 Earth Drillers (non-oil and gas): 43,510 Manufacturing Machinist: 43,970 Operating engineers/other construction equipment operators (mining): 48,230 Wellhead Pumpers: 50,620 There are not enough of the above workers in our area that will transition from those careers into construction. It will not be long before price competition for wages in these careers will begin to rise to fill the need left by our industry’s piracy of labor so their employers will begin to increase pay. Eventually, you will have to pay more to get these workers. We believe once that happens you will need to raid the following occupations to fill the need: Continuous mining machine operators: 51,220 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers: 52,070 Tool and Die Makers: 55,110 Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers: 64,010 4

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As you can see, wages are increasing and the affordability of housing and commercial structures suffers. The negative affect on housing and commercial structure affordability can be avoided at least in our area. It will take a little more work but it will result in more homes sold and a greater state of housing affordability in Northern Kentucky. That answer is for our industry to grow its “farm team”. Just like Major League Baseball there is only so much a team can pay to garner the top player, or for our industry the most skilled workers. What is a team to do when faced with the situation of too high of salaries and not enough new prospects existing in the major leagues? They grow their farm teams.

For our industry that means encouraging young, inexperienced, and undeveloped talent to join the farm team, develop as skilled workers and eventually get called up to the major leagues of your companies. It is the most cost effective route to take with the greatest payoff. The Enzweiler Building Institute is the best place to turn for these recruited minor leaguers in the Nation; six-time winner of NAHB’s Best Workforce Development Program in the last decade. We have a career pathway that has now been established from High School through the Enzweiler Building Institute to a business degree at Gateway Community and Technical College (see page 22). This is the first such career pathway for ANY industry in our area. The reason to bring in the High Schools is to introduce young people to our industry. As area technology centers have expanded their offerings they haven’t added bricks and mortar so placements in construction trades have dwindled. Luckily interest by students has not. Gateway is being added as partner to move in a proactive fashion towards equipping skilled trades people graduating from the Enzweiler Building Institute the opportunity to learn business management and entrepreneurial skills. This is intended to address the pending retirement of 80% of our workforce in the next ten years.

That’s right I said 80%. Just in the core skilled trades in Greater Cincinnati we need to replace retiring workers and expand the workforce that represents over 46,000 workers in ten years. That does not account for flooring, window, fireplace, siding, roofing and landscape installers. The cost to attend the Enzweiler Building Institute is $2,000 per year. I ask you, would you rather invest $2,000 per year into a skilled worker that will earn a salary between $40,000 to $50,000 a year, representing a $4,000 or $8,000 one time investment per worker (again the mean average in Greater Cincinnati), or would you rather have to steal workers from other industries at wages between $51,000 to $64,000 annually? Couple that with the fact that we cut a year off work hours for licensure for plumbers and HVAC technicians and two years for electricians and you are getting skilled trades people to work faster.

If you do the math it makes perfect sense. Call Shawn Cox, Director of Professional Development at 859-331-9500 or email at scox@hbanky.com today. Classes begin September 6th and fill fast. Our mission includes providing for education and our vision includes a skilled workforce and affordable housing. Nothing more best represents the fulfillment of our mission and vision than the Enzweiler Building Institute.

MEMBERSHIP Your Peace of Mind Deserves a Professional

Attention Registered Builders/Remodelers Registered Builders/Remodelers must meet the following requirements to maintain membership. As a Registered Builder/Remodeler you are required to earn six (6) continuing education hours each calendar year. Two (2) of these hours must be completed in an approved construction site safety training and four (4) of these hours must be completed in the business management and/or technical areas of the construction industry. Credit hours may only be applied to one (1) company representative per course. No company will be credited with more than the number of hours approved per course, regardless of the number of company representatives in attendance. Check the event calendar at hbanky. com for available classes.

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elterra Casino Resort and Spa (777 Belterra Dr. Florence, IN) will be the location of the Home Builders Association of Kentucky’s fall Board of Directors meetings October 13th and 14th. The room rate is $99 per night—sleeping rooms can be made at the resort after August 1. Special guests always adorn the Board of Directors meeting but as of press time they have not been booked. As part of the meetings, our guests will enjoy special perks who attend: $10 free play for all guests over 21 years of age Complimentary high speed internet throughout the hotel 10% discount on spa services and Belterra Shops Complimentary valet parking/self-parking for all guests (gratuity not included)

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The schedule of the meetings are as follows: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

HBAK Executive Committee Meeting 9:30 a.m. –11:00 a.m.

Codes Committee Meeting 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon Associates Committee Meeting 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Lunch On Your Own 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Executive Officers Luncheon Meeting 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Legislative/PAC Committees 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Building Young Leaders Roundtable 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Reception FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Breakfast Buffet 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Propane Gas Educational Seminar 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Board of Directors Meeting

INDUSTRY NEWS Meet Charley Wayman, the HBA's New Marketing Director

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harley Wayman grew up in Clarksville, OH and graduated from the University of Cincinnati, with a Bachelors of Science through the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning. Her focus was on Product Development. She has had samples of her college projects published in the textbook Apparel Production Terms & Processes by Janace Bubonia and was awarded a scholarship for her senior thesis. She has lived in several cities including New York City, Los Angeles, and Dallas. From her experiences drawn during these adventures, she discovered that the Greater Cincinnati area would always be her home and that she would always use all of her vacation time to travel to new places or old favorites.

Charley spent the first few years following college working as a product developer, technical designer, and sales assistant for Fechheimer Brothers in Blue Ash, OH. She then was given the opportunity to work with Galerie, a local candy company located in Hebron, KY. There she worked as a product developer until she was asked to join the sales team as a sales manager. She thoroughly enjoyed her experience there, but an opportunity arose and she found herself working for the local radio station WKRQ as an Account Executive. Now she happily joins the Home Builder’s Association of Northern Kentucky as their Sales and Marketing Director.

When Charley isn’t glued to her computer screen or visiting clients, she fills her time with projects. Having been raised by a carpenter, she has a fondness for creating and making things with her hands. Her projects range from furniture building to custom jewelry. Charley is also a voracious reader and considers herself to be a foodie. She also enjoys spending time with her husband Brandon, miniature doberman pinscher Dexter, and cat Brooklynne. They all live very happily in Bellevue, Ky and are just an Uber away from all of their favorite restaurants in Downtown Cincinnati.

Partnership Announces New High School Construction Trades Program Open Enrollment Immediately Filled

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n an effort to fill the skills gap in the construction trades, a partnership has emerged that will take steps to achieve a shared goal. A traditional construction vocational trades training program is announced between Boone County Public Schools, the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky (HBA) and Partners for a Competitive Workforce (PCW). “This project was a no brainer for us as it addresses several critical challenges facing our current labor pool, the skills gap, an aging workforce and the lack of a talent pipeline for the construction industry. These students will be well equipped to become the next generation of construction workers and leaders in our region,” stated Stephen Tucker, Director of Industry Partnerships with Partners for a Competitive Workforce.

“We as a school system could not be more excited about this program,” says Jerry Gels, Director of Innovative Programs, Boone County Schools. “Having industry professionals educate our students is typically something a student isn’t able to access until their twenties. This is a paradigm shift in how we train and interest younger students in a field of work that will allow them to not just thrive but accumulate wealth and skills through their lifetime. We believe many other local school districts will follow our lead,” Gels concluded.

“The great recession has left us with a real workforce challenge,” stated Brian Miller, Executive Vice President of the HBA. “The downturn simply dragged on so long that many trades people retired, closed shop or went on to retrain in other industries. Employers are constantly calling us looking for good people to work today. This is a real chance to start a career that offers a true entrepreneur opportunity as the managers, and in many cases, company owners are facing retirement in the not too distant future. We not only need workers today but managers and owners in the coming years,” Miller concluded.

The program will take forty-eight sophomores and juniors from the Boone County School system to the HBA facility, which houses the Enzweiler Building Institute. The Building Institute is a post-secondary evening trades education program for adults taught by industry trade professionals. The facility will be used to teach High School students a state-approved curriculum that will expose the students to a wide reach introduction to construction trades focused on licensure attainment and long term employment. After the first year is complete 8

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students will participate in a co-op work program with the employer members of the HBA. After graduation the students are encouraged to attend the Enzweiler Building Institute to work towards their journeyman’s certificate and in specific trades attain licensure.

PVC Pipe in for Tall Multifamily and Commercial Structures in Kentucky

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n August 2nd the State Plumbing Code Committee voted to amend the Kentucky Plumbing Code to allow for PVC pipes to be used as an alternative to cast iron for all structures.

Prior to this change the code required cast-iron for all structures over 45 feet. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the many partners involved in this effort including, but not limited to our many members, Kenton County Judge Executive Kris Knochelmann, Kenton County Public Affairs Director John Stanton, many other elected officials and the federation partners at the Building Industry Association of Louisville and Home Builders Association Kentucky.

All of Kentucky’s surrounding states do not have cast-iron pipe requirements, putting us at a competitive disadvantage for development as compared to our neighbors. For years Kentucky has been losing key economic development projects, especially in our old urban core as a direct result.

This commonsense change will put us on an even playing field, spurring job creation and investment in every corner of the Commonwealth.

The advocacy efforts of our members, our Commercial Council and coalition of elected officials and federation partners worked tirelessly to make this change. This opportunity would not have been available months prior as Governor Bevin and his Administration are working to create a commonsense regulatory environment across the Commonwealth. The final step is for this measure to go before the Board of the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction for consideration where we see no objections.

Correction from July Calvacade!

We'd like to apologize to longtime member Drees Homes for a misspelling in the Cavalcade story in the July 2016 Northern Kentucky Builder magazine.

Thank you again for your support!

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SHINING THE SPOTLIGHT ON ASSOCIATES THIS MONTH

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"When everyone works together and thinks outside of themselves, everyone wins, and relationship building is a big part of that. Associates help us build relationships. We've got to promote our associates. They're key to our success."

– HBANKY President Tom Spille, Spille Builders & Developers

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BANKY's associate membership is an intricate component to the association's success as a whole and the vibrancy of the local and regional building industry. The support of suppliers and partners who come together through HBANKY to invest in the community and stand together with builders and remodelers is invaluable.

This September, the association gives a nod to associate members for the valuable contribution they make to the industry. Deemed "Associates Appreciation Month" by NAHB, September is a great time to recognize the contribution of its associate members.

HBANKY recognizes the valuable contribution associates make to the industry. Associates support the industry in many ways. Here are just a few: • Sharing knowledge about timely facts and trends in their respective areas of expertise • Participating in HBANKY committees and events, adding a valued perspective and providing more avenues for membership networking • Advertising in publications and sponsoring events which support the association as a whole • Promoting the talents of HBANKY builders and remodelers through a variety of vehicles on an on-going basis • Giving the association a stronger voice when it comes to advocating on behalf of the interests of members Active Associates Make the Most of Their Membership The Membership Committee and HBANKY staff have been working behind-the-scenes to streamline events and offer members a structured calendar of activities that make the most of their time. By scheduling one signature event each month rather than numerous ones scattered throughout the year, the Membership Committee anticipates members being able to make room in their calendars this year to focus on one specific association event rather than having to choose which one they can attend.

Entertaining and engaging events such as the Elk Creek Outing and the upcoming Bengals Tailgate party at Braxton Brewery are on the calendar, offering opportunities for members to enjoy and connect with each other.

Additionally, a Young Building Professionals Group is in the works to encourage young members to network.

Membership Committee Co-Chair Watson Jones, C.K. Ash Insurance, encourages new members to get involved. "I encourage new folks to get involved in different committees and councils because a fresh look is always helpful to the association, and businesses can always learn something new from a fellow member. This industry is very open

to helping each other out when you ask." Jones cited the Commercial Building Council as a great example. "They are a recently organized group that has made many changes within the industry that will help them conduct business better in the future and it came from the collective minds of competitors working together."

Jones recognizes the valuable role that Associates play within HBANKY and how important it is to view fellow Associates as customers.

"Most people have regarded membership as a way to get in front of builders, but many associate members do business together as well. The builders are the backbone of the association and the associates are blood. Without the builders you would not have an association, but without the associates the association would not be as strong as it is. So, the more opportunities we have to come together and add to our association, the stronger it makes us as a whole," Jones said.

"Builders and remodelers are constantly balancing both timeliness and fit and finish. The relationships that we build with our associate members within HBANKY have proved invaluable to this process time, and time again," Jason Yeager, Ashley Construction, added.

The building industry in Northern Kentucky is much stronger when businesses come together to have a unified voice and presence, and within HBANKY, associates play a big part in that voice. With the support of dedicated associate members who have remained steadfast in their commitment of supporting HBANKY, the association has gained strength, diversity of talents and momentum.

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As always, IBS is full of extremely valuable education symposiums throughout the show. No matter your place in the industry the IBS education sessions are a must attend. The NAHB meeting schedule has yet to be released.january We will notify is out so that those that are 19-21you when LasitVegas interested or currently involved with NAHB may attend the meetings.

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Pricing for IBS is as follows: FULL ACCESS First time attendee; $150 (no matter the date) August only registration; $275 Early registration; September 1 through November 11; $375 Regular registration; November 12 through January 1; $425 On-site registration; $525 ONE DAY EDUCATION WITH EXPO PASS August only registration; $200 Early registration; September 1 through November 11; $200 Regular registration; November 12 through January 1; $200 On-site registration; $250 EXPO PASS ONLY (NO EDUCATION) August only registration; $0 Early registration; September 1 through November 11; $50 Regular registration; November 12 through January 1; $100 On-site registration; $150 Visit www.buildersshow.com to register and for additional information.

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Remember the New Riff Distillery event in February? It was a sellout.

Come join your HBA peers and guests at a HBA Bengals Party! Celebrate the Bengals return to a Thursday night game with your HBA peers at Braxton Brewing! Show your Bengals Spirit in the Battle for Best Bazaar Bengal Booster!

September 29th from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm Braxton Brewing, 27 W 7th Street, Covington Kentucky 41011 To RSVP, contact Tammy Gorby at (859) 331-9500 or tgorby@hbanky.com

The following courses are taught at the Enzweiler Building Institute.

Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014-2024 survey is included that covers the training needs for workforce expansion and replacement of workers leaving the trades along with the mean wage for those careers in the Greater Cincinnati Metropolitan Area.

Masonry Needed to train over 10 years = 1,198 15% expansion (much higher than U.S. average) Mean wage = $42,320 Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Needed to train over 10 years = 3,555 14% expansion (much faster than U.S. average) Mean wage = $48,800 Carpentry Needed to train over 10 years = 7,357 6% expansion (as fast as U.S. average) Mean wage = $42,320 Electric Needed to train over 10 years = 7,328 14% expansion (much faster than U.S. average) Mean wage = $49,280 Plumbing Needed to train over 10 years = 5,348 12% expansion (faster than U.S. average) Mean wage = $50,060 Facilities Maintenance Needed to train over 10 years = 17,145 6% expansion (as fast as U.S. average) Mean wage = $40,940 Welding Needed to train over 10 years = 4,575 4% expansion (slower than U.S. average) Mean wage = $39,070

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C.R. Adams, Electric Instructor, Townsley Electric, Welcomes Students to their first night of class

Gateway Community and Technical College Creates Agreement with Enzweiler Building Institute

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he HBA’s Enzweiler Building Institute, has formed a partnership with Gateway Community and Technical College (Gateway) to benefit graduates of our program to advance faster through Gateway’s Associates Degree programming. “We are very pleased to announce the articulation of our Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program with Gateway’s related HVAC course of study”, said Brian Miller, executive vice president of the local trade association. “This agreement will allow graduates of our program to earn over 25 hours of college credit. This meets many of the goals of the Governor’s dual credit education systems. We expect this to be the first of many courses that we offer to articulate with our partners at Gateway. This is a real win-win for both the Enzweiler Building Institute and Gateway, but the real winner is our industry. We need to grow our workforce by 2,500 new jobs in Greater Cincinnati and replace an anticipated 42,000 workers, managers and company owners that are due to retire in the next ten years. If the trends continue we are looking at the largest workforce shortage in construction since immediately following World War II. We hope our graduates take advantage of this outstanding opportunity to attend Gateway upon

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completion of their studies here and enroll in their courses that will equip them to be the managers and company owners we will need in the very near future,” Miller concluded.

“We are pleased to partner with the Home Builder Association of Northern Kentucky,” said Ric Bowen, Gateway HVAC and plumbing program coordinator. “By working together, we can attract and prepare new talent for the construction industry in high demand, high wage careers.”

Classes for the 2016-2017 Enzweiler Building Institute are open for enrollment now. Two-year HVAC and Plumbing classes are registered with the state and provide one-year advancement towards licensure.

Electric courses run four years and reduce the work requirement for state licensure by two years. Classes begin September 6th and are taught two evenings per week; designed to allow for workers to earn on the job hours, a paycheck and classroom/lab instruction in the evening. There is a discount of $100 for enrollment and payment in full by September 6th. To learn more about the Institute please contact Shawn Cox, Director of Professional Development at 859-331-9500 or scox@hbanky.com.

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RESIDENTIAL GARAGE DOOR SALES REPRESENTATIVE Overhead Door Company of Northern Kentucky is hiring a residential garage door sales representative.

This sales position is responsible for coordinating residential garage door product sales including new construction, remodel/replacement and other products such as retractable awnings/screens, entry doors, garage flooring and garage storage solutions.

Candidates must be mechanically inclined, professional with excellent communication skills and have the ability to work independently.

Two (2) years prior sales experience in the home remodeling or construction industry is recommended.

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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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Contact us today to find out more information or set up a demo. www.nextgenseptic.com Rakesh Govind, Owner 513-673-3583 Dennis Nafus, Operations 859-653-2098 Approved by Kentucky Division of Water

HBA SIGNATURE EVENT HBA FAMILY BBQ

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reat food and fellowship were the highlight of the evening at the 3rd annual HBA Family BBQ. The event was presented by ABC Supply, Beverages were provided by Budget Blinds and Tailored Living and the Grill and BBQ sauce sponsor was Green Forward Technologies.

Gus McKinley, Gustin Construction, was the big winner of the Green Forward smoker. Presented by the Green Forward crew Dennis Nafus, Al Dvorak, Rakesh Govind, Gary Beatty and Mark Barry.

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Brian Jones, two time Past Associate President, C.K. Ash Insurance and grandaughter Brooke

John Lorms, Re/Max and wife Michelle with thier son and Nick, SMC President, Keller Williams Realty, and Mallory Smith with their boys.

Get Sauced Sponsor, Green Forward Technologies crew. Gary Beaty, Dennis Nafus, Jeremy Engel, Mark Barry, Al Dvorak, and Rakesh Govind.

Winner of the Pella drawing Gus McKinley with Mike Dimling, Greg Holter and Craig Vonier , Pella Windows and Doors,

Third place winner of the 50/50 raffle, Greg Meyer, Greg Holter and Craig Vonier, Pella, with Tammy Gorby, HBA Director of Membership.

Second Place winner of the 50/50 raffle Walt Dunlevy, Past Associate President, with Forge Lumber. Greg Holter and Craig Vonier, Pella, with Tammy Gorby, HBA Director of Membership

First place winner of the 50/50 raffle Art Fischesser, All Rite Ready Mix, Greg Holter and Craig Vonier, Pella, present the goods with Tammy Gorby, HBA Director of Membership.

Gus McKinley, Gustin Construction, Carrie, Stella and Harper Mckinley

Future HBA members beating the heat with a water balloon toss.

James Kegley, Past President , B.O.L.D. Homes and son Paul.

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$9,658,240.00

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$51,338,302.00

177

$2,132,488.00

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$626,890.00

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$806,633.00

KENTON

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$3,317,516.00

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$6,574,716.00

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$1,777,494.00

GRANT

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$31,000.00

MASON

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$19,196,056.00

4

$241,000.00

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$1,441,354.00

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$10,533,240.00

133

$58,786,908.00

306

$4,747,615.00

MAY ‘15

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$4,559,968.00

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$32,059,587.00

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$4,181,623.00

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$2,181,612.78

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MASON

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$13,695,285.21

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$36,271,610

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$3,775,544.78

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$86,630,685

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$135,000

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$144,414,019

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$16,052,577

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16

$1,942,645

18

$36,085,240

$68,086,898

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$12,638,889

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

September - Get Involved 1

7th Annual Elk Creek Sporting Clay. 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM at Elk Creek Hunt Club, 1860 Georgetown Road, Owenton, KY.

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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/PAC 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.

27-28 Membership Drive. 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tuesday and 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Wednesday at the HBA. 28

Membership Orientation. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at the HBA

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Executive Committee Monthly Meeting, only Executive Committee members may attend this meeting. 2:00 PM - 3:30 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 at the HBA.

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Bengals Tailgate Party, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM at Braxton Brewing Company

DO YOU HAVE THE HBA APP?

The HBA has an app to make your experience with us that much easier. Go to the Apple Store or Google Play store and search “HBANKY”. The app has our full list of events and meetings. With a tap load our scheduled events into your mobile device. Experience our home shows, browse our online directory of members. Need a new contractor or looking to schedule a meeting with a new customer?

Just tap on their phone number to call them direct! It’s just that easy!

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.

October - A Look Ahead 6

Remodelers Issues Committee Meeting, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at the HBA.

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Registered Buuilder/Remodelers Committee Meeting. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at the HBA.

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Sales and Marketing Council Board of Governors. Past SMC Presidents are encouraged to attend. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at the HBA.

13-14 HBA of Kentucky Fall Board of Directors Meeting. Belterra Casino Resort and Spa (777 Belterra Dr. Florence, IN) 19

Land Development Council Board of Governors. 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM at the HBA.

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AGC/SIF Workplace Safety Class. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at the HBA. Cost is $50.00.

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State & Local Government/PAC 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, only Executive Committee members may attend this meeting. 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM at the HBA.

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