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The LINCOLN BUSINESS BUILDER Aug 2011

Published monthly by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln Volume 48 No. 8

You Have to Play to Win!

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

A Night at the Saltdogs Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Lincoln Saltdogs vs.

Sioux Falls Pheasants First Pitch is at 7:05 p.m.

See page 14 & 15 for more information and current standings.

Ameritas T-Shirt Tuesday / Outdoor Night Each and every Tuesday this year the Saltdogs and Ameritas are teaming up to give away unique T-shirts. On August 16, the t-shirt is a Hunting the Pheasants design. T-Shirts will be distributed to the first 1,000 fans through the gates (sizes come in Small & Extra Large).

Contents

President’s Message

3

Upcoming Events

4-5

Member News | HBAL Mailbox

6

Governor Promotes New Opportunities Created by Talent & Innovation Initiative

8

Financial Column

9

Step by Step

10

Remodelers Council Golf Tournament

11

Education Opportunity: CAPS

12

NAHB’s Customer Service Course Now Online

13

The Winning Hand

14-15

Sporting Clay Shoot

16-17

Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation

18-19

Renewals | Directory Changes | Cancellations 20 National Emergency Grant for On-the-Job Training

22

Show Your Support for Pro-Homeownership Government Policies

23

NAHB Member Resources to Assist Remodelers with Lead Rule Compliance

24

EPA Rejects Proposal to Add Third-Party Clearance Testing | HBAL Library 25 Building Permits | Prepare for Inspections as OSHA Steps Up Enforcement

26

Congratulations to Perry Haralson, Cornhusker Bank on finding the frog last month!

Only one call per member company will be allowed. Note that once you win, you are not eligible for 12 months. If there is not a third caller, the prize will not be awarded.

Celebrating

60

YEARS

Find the Frog!

Find this guy in the Lincoln Business Builder and be the third person to call HBAL (402-423-4225) with his location and your meal at the next General Membership Meeting is on us!

1951-2011

Home Builders Association of Lincoln

President’s Message

August 2011 Vol. 48, No. 8

Home Builders Association of Lincoln

6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516 (402) 423-4225 phone • (402) 423-4251 fax www.hbal.org • info@hbal.org The Lincoln Business Builder is published 12 times per year by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln, 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516. The Lincoln Business Builder is mailed to all members of the HBAL. The Home Builders Association does not accept responsibility for or endorse any statements or claims made by advertisers or authors of any articles.

The annual subscription rate is included with your membership dues.

Mike Benker Jennie Korth Publisher Editor, Photographer, Design Executive Committee Lois Hartzell, GMB, CSP, President Dan Klein, Sr., President Elect Mike Rezac, 1st Vice President Perry Haralson, 2nd Vice President Dan Walker, Secretary Bob Bryant, Treasurer Mike Rezac, Immediate Past President Jerry Boyce, Executive Board Mike Benker, Executive Vice President Board of Directors Jeff Bielenberg, Eric Hoke, Ken Inness, CGP Justin Johnson, Mike Kinning, Matt Kleinschmit, Jo Lewis, Mike May, Brock Peters, Chuck Pfenning, Gary Reese, Ken Svoboda Remodelers Council Jenny Samek

President’s Message Lois Hartzell, HBAL President Wow, this summer is going by fast!

It is encouraging to have the phones ringing and people looking for new homes to buy. The Fall Parade of Homes guide book is going together and the Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show contracts are arriving daily. HBAL members receive priority over non-members through the end of August. Get your contract in to be a part of the area’s best Home & Garden Show!

The Nebraska State Home Builders Association has a “It is encouraging team including our own Mike Rezac meeting regularly to have the phones with OSHA officials from Omaha. Along with a ringing and people representative from MOBA and SMI, they are working to create variances or “best practices” for our industry. looking for new NAHB and Senator Johann’s office have also been homes to buy.” very helpful in a process with no guarantees. Safely being able to build and remodel homes, while being able to stay in business financially, is a concern of not only builders and remodelers, but our homeowners who depend on these services. Watch for further educational opportunities from HBAL, updates, new techniques, equipment and training to comply with OSHA will be available. PLEASE thank Mike Rezac next time you see him for his time and effort. His efforts are greatly appreciated. Thanks, Mike!

It’s time to think about having some fun and enjoying a few hours with other HBAL members. I look forward to seeing you August 16th for A Night at the Saltdogs. There will be plenty of food and drinks while we enjoy hopefully what will be another Saltdog victory!

Lastly, stop by the HBAL office sometime and meet Mike Benker. If you don’t already know him, introduce yourself! Mike is doing a great job and our Association is in good hands.

National Directors Steve Fulton, CGP Mike Goings, CGP, CSP Allen Barber, Alternate Lois Hartzell, GMB, CSP, Alternate Mike Rezac, Alternate

Past Presidents Mike Benker, Rick Krueger, Dan Kubr, Donn Mann, Sam Manzitto, Roger Reynolds, CGR, CAPS, Don Rowe, Greg Shinaut, CGP, Ken Westerhold

2011

Let’s Turn the Charts in a Different Direction

Celebrating

60

YEARS

National Life Directors Jim Christo, CGR, CGB, Joe Hampton, Duane Helmink, John Hoppe, Jr., Ward Fred Hoppe, Joe McKee, Robert Peterson, J. Greg Schwinn, Bob Stephens, Jerry Witthuhn

1951-2011

HBAL Staff Kayla Harrison & Jennie Korth 3  Lincoln Business Builder

Upcoming Events | 2012 Home & Garden Show | Educational Opportunities | Benefit

Calendar of Events Aug. 5

Remodelers Council Golf Tournament Registration 9:00 to 9:45 a.m.

Shotgun start at 10:00 a.m.

Cost: $65.00 per person Hidden Valley Golf Course • 10501 Pine Lake Rd.

Aug. 11

Board of Directors 10:30 a.m.

HBAL Office

Aug. 11

Spike Party at Ribfest Pershing Center

Aug. 16

Night at the Saltdogs 6:00 p.m. Picnic • 7:05 p.m. First Pitch Haymarket Park • Home Run Terrace

2012 Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show

Exhibitor contracts for the Home Show were mailed out to HBAL members the week of July 11. Be sure to submit your contract for booth space early as space will fill up fast! HBAL members receive priority over non-members until August 31, 2011. Exhibitor contracts can also be found online at

www.HBAL.org/public/hgs

If you wish to be considered for the 2012 HBAL Board of Directors contact Mike at 402-423-4225.

Visit us at

www.EdwardsStone.com

OSHA 10 Hour Training & Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting Program HBAL has applied for grants to offer another OSHA 10 Hour Training class as well as a Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting Program. The classes have been tentatively scheduled for Sept. 14 & 15 and Sept. 22 respectively.

Seating is limited, so contact Jennie at 402-423-4225 or jennie@hbal.org if you would like to attend. Only one person from each member company is allowed to attend and a $25 deposit is required to hold your reservation.

Monthly Safety Meetings HBAL is working on establishing a monthly safety meeting for our members. Watch your HBAL Email Update and the Lincoln Business Builder for more information. Sessions will cover a variety of topics such as OSHA, Lead Paint and First Aid.

Benefit for the Family of Lonnie Houchin Friends of Lonnie Houchin are planning a Benefit for Lonnie’s family on September 10, 2011. Please save the date and plan to attend. More details will be announced as they become available to HBAL. Final details will be published in next month’s Lincoln Business Builder.

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Spike Party | International Builder Show (IBS) 2012

Attention HBAL Spikes!

Get Ready for Summer Fun with Fellow Spikes!

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Spikes “Pig Out” at Ribfest Receive free admission for two & $$$$ for ribs & refreshments.

Join your fellow Spikes at Lincoln’s largest cookout!

• • • • •

Free admission for Spike & one guest $$$ for dinner & refreshments Reserved seating for Spike Club Members Entertainment Award-winning BBQ chefs & pit bosses from around the country

•

Live music • Fun & conversation with other Spikes on a great summer evening Spikes fax this form to 402-423-4251 or RSVP to 402-423-4225 or info@hbal.org.

Reservations required by August 4 so we can mail you your tickets. _____ Yes, I want to “pig out” at the Ribfest _____ Sorry, I can’t attend _____________________________________ Spike Club Member’s name & name of guest

Register Early for IBS 2012 … Save Big!

Registration for the 2012 NAHB International Builders’ Show opens September 1 … and as an NAHB member, you can save big by registering any time during the month!

Here’s how. If you register for IBS 2012 between September 1 and September 30, you can choose how you want to save — either a FREE 4-day expo pass or $100 off the early full registration fee of $325. Even better, spouse registrations are also FREE in September!

The bottom line? For just $225, you can enjoy all of these benefits: • Over 200 education sessions, including general business topics as well as specialized insights into green building, multifamily, marketing, financing, 50+ housing and more • Hands-on access to the newest, most essential products from the most respected suppliers • Relaxed, enjoyable networking opportunities to meet with friends old and new • Insights into evolving markets, emerging trends and proven strategies for survival Remember, these offers are only good from September 1 through September 30. Please visit BuildersShow.com/ September for information and to register.

200 education sessions + 1,000 industry suppliers + 500,000 net square feet of exhibit space

ibs time NAHB Members: Register in September— Get a FREE Expo Pass! Registration opens September 1!

2012 NAHB International Builders’ Show® Get a year’s worth of value in just 96 hours!

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Member News | HBAL Mailbox

Member News With Sympathy...

Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Lonnie Houchin, Window Option Specialists. Lonnie passed away on June 25th.

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Mary Kuhlmann, Woods Bros. Realty. Mary passed away on June 26th.

Our deepest sympathy to Marty Fortney and his family as they mourn the passing of Marty’s brother, Anthony Fortney.

Marty was President of HBAL in 2002.

Correction Marilyn Wimer, Nebraska Title Co. was erroneously omitted from the list of volunteers at the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Golf Tournament on June 3rd. We regret this error and thank Marilyn for donating her time.

Did you hear?

This fall’s General Membership Meetings have been moved to the Shrine Center at 1050 Saltillo Road just off Hwy. 77. Social time will start at 6:00 p.m. followed by a Chances R dinner at 7:00 p.m.

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HBAL Mailbox Dear Lois Hartzell, Mike Benker & Jenny Samek, I just wanted to extend my thanks to you and everyone who contributed to the SCC Student Chapter scholarship fund. I greatly appreciate HBAL’s contributions. This scholarship will help pay for my tuition at SCC in Milford where I just finished up my third quarter, which consisted of drafting and estimating.

Then I will be moving on to cabinet making next quarter. I honestly have no specific plans on what I want to do with my life after I graduate from the Building Construction program.

All I know is that I will be pursing some sort of career in the construction industry, and I am keeping my options open.

Once again, thank you for your contributions to our scholarship fund and all you do for the NAHB student chapter in Milford.

Sincerely, Ryan Bowman • • • • • Dear Lois Hartzell, Mike Benker & Jenny Samek, I would like to thank you for considering and awarding me with the HBAL/Remodelers Council Scholarship. It is very much appreciated, and will be very useful next quarter as I continue my education here at SCC. Through my education, I hope to gain a better understanding of the construction world, which will help me in my current employment in construction as well as opening more possibilities for future employment. Thank you again for the scholarship money. It is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely, William Knabe • • • • • Dear Home Builders Association of Lincoln and Remodelers Council, I would like to thank you for awarding me the SCC Student Chapter NAHB scholarship and for your contribution to the SCC Student Chapter Fund. I’m very appreciative of this because I can continue my education; pursue my goals of becoming a carpenter or work in other fields in building construction. I’m hard worker, determined to keep going and never give up.

Sincerely, Holly Austria • • • • • Dear Lois Hartzell, Jenny Samek and Mike Benker, Thank you so very much for choosing me to be one of the recipients of the HBAL/Remodelers Council scholarships.

I can’t tell you how much I appreciate receiving this scholarship. Having this scholarship will help me out greatly because I have no job and work for my family on the farm so I have no income to help pay for my tuition and fees. Every bit of money helps me, so receiving this scholarship helped me out greatly.

Thanks again, Travis Kaslon

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Governor Promotes New Opportunities Created by Talent & Innovation Initiative

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Gov. Dave Heineman visited Scottsbluff and Kearney on June 6, 2011 to highlight opportunities for Nebraska businesses to benefit from new tools to help businesses harness technology and research in expanding their workforce. The four-part Talent & Innovation Initiative was created to advance business innovation and strengthen workforce recruitment in Nebraska.

“The Talent and Innovation Initiative provides tools to help build Nebraska’s innovation economy,” Gov. Heineman said. “We are reaching out to let Nebraska communities from border to border know about the new opportunities available.

We want to develop business opportunities in industries positioned for growth in Nebraska, and we want to attract new, technology-focused companies to our state.”

The Talent & Innovation Initiative was developed to enhance momentum in Nebraska’s fastest growing industries and others positioned to integrate new technologies. It increases internship opportunities for college students, promotes business innovation, invests in new sites and buildings for commercial development, and encourages investment in Nebraska’s high-tech and start-up businesses.

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Funded with $1.5 million a year, awards will be made on a firstcome, first-serve basis. Additional information is available at www.InternNE.com. Questions can be directed to Allison Hatch at (402) 471-3368 or allison.hatch@nebraska.gov.

Other Talent & Innovation measures include a new: • Business Innovation fund, available starting in October, will help companies develop and introduce new technologies to their business model. It will provide competitive grants for businesses to work with Nebraska research institutions on prototype development, commercialization and applied research projects. Funding will also be available for small business and entrepreneur outreach efforts.

• Site & Building Development funding will help the state partner with local communities to provide resources that create ready-to-go industrial and commercial sites for expanding businesses. Projects can assist with demolition, new construction and rehabilitation. State funding will be focused on land and infrastructure costs with 40 percent of funding dedicated to projects outside Douglas, Lancaster and Sarpy Counties. The program will be available starting Oct. 1.

• The Angel Investment Tax Credit encourages investment in high-tech and other startup enterprises in Nebraska by providing refundable state income tax credits to qualified investors of early-stage companies. Capped at $3 million annually, the program requires a minimum investment of $25,000 for individuals and $50,000 for investment funds.

Eligible businesses will have fewer than 25 employees with the majority based in Nebraska. Information will be available in August, ahead of the program’s Sept. 1 implementation.

Eligibility for some programs may be limited to companies in targeted industries, including: agricultural machinery, food processing, renewable energy, biosciences, health sciences, precision metals manufacturing, transportation-warehousing and logistics, research and development, hospitality and tourism, business management, financial services, and computer and software service providers.

Financial Column

Stretch IRAs

Provided by John Oestreich, Waddell & Reed The term “stretch IRA” has become a popular way to refer to an IRA (either traditional or Roth) with provisions that make it easier to “stretch out” the time that funds can stay in your IRA after your death, even over several generations. It’s not a special IRA, and there’s nothing dramatic about this “stretch” language. Any IRA can include stretch provisions, but not all do.

Why is “stretching” important?

Earnings in an IRA grow tax deferred. Over time, this tax-deferred growth can help you accumulate significant retirement funds. If you’re able to support yourself in retirement without the need to tap into your IRA, you may want to continue this tax-deferred growth for as long as possible. In fact, you may want your heirs to benefit--to the greatest extent possible--from this taxdeferred growth as well. But funds can’t stay in your IRA forever. Required minimum distribution (RMD) rules will apply after your death (for traditional IRAs, minimum distributions are also required during your lifetime after you reach age 70½). The goal of a stretch IRA is to make sure your beneficiary can take distributions over the maximum period the RMD rules allow. You’ll want to check your IRA custodial or trust agreement carefully to make sure that it contains the following important stretch provisions.

This is where the IRA language becomes crucial. If, as is commonly the case, the IRA language doesn’t address what happens when your beneficiary dies, then the IRA balance is typically paid to your beneficiary’s estate. However, IRA providers are increasingly allowing an original beneficiary to name a successor beneficiary. In this case, if your original beneficiary dies, the successor beneficiary “steps into the shoes” of your original beneficiary and can continue to take RMDs over the original beneficiary’s remaining distribution schedule.

What if your IRA doesn’t stretch?

You can always transfer your funds to an IRA that contains the desired stretch language. In addition, upon your death, your beneficiary can transfer the IRA funds (in your name) directly to another IRA that has the appropriate language.

And if your spouse is your beneficiary, he or she can also roll over the IRA assets to his or her own IRA, or elect to treat your IRA as his or her own (if your spouse is your sole beneficiary). Because your spouse becomes the owner of your IRA funds, rather than a beneficiary, your spouse won’t have to start taking distributions until he or she reaches age 70½. And your spouse can name a new beneficiary to continue receiving payments after your spouse dies.

Stretching your IRA--a case study

Jack dies at age 78 with an IRA worth $500,000. He had named his surviving spouse, 69-year-old Mary, as his sole beneficiary. Mary elects to roll over the funds to her own IRA. Mary names Susan, her 44-year-old daughKey stretch provision #1 ter, as her beneficiary. At age 70½, Mary begins taking required minimum The RMD rules let your beneficiary take distributions from an inherited distributions over a period determined from the Uniform Lifetime Table.

IRA over a fixed period of time, based on your beneficiary’s life expec(Mary is allowed to recalculate her life expectancy each year.) At age 79, tancy. For example, if your beneficiary is age 20 in the year following Mary dies and Susan begins taking required distributions over Susan’s life your death, he or she can take payments over 63 additional years (special expectancy--29.6 years (fixed in the year following Mary’s death). Susan rules apply to spousal beneficiaries). names Jon, her 30-year-old son, as her successor beneficiary. Susan dies at age 70 after receiving payments for 16 years, and Jon continues receiving As you can see, this rule can keep your IRA funds growing tax-deferred required distributions over Susan’s remaining life expectancy (13.6 years). for a very long time. But even though the RMD rules allow your beneficiary to “stretch out” payments over his or her life expectancy, your Year 1 Mary becomes owner of Jack’s IRA particular IRA may not. For example, your IRA might require your benefi- Year 3 Mary begins taking distributions at age 70½ over her life ciary to take a lump-sum payment, or receive payments within five years expectancy after your death. Make sure your IRA contract lets your beneficiary take Year 12 Susan begins taking distributions the year after Mary’s death payments over his or her life expectancy. over Susan’s life expectancy Key stretch provision #2 Year 28 Jon begins taking distributions over Susan’s remaining life But what happens if your beneficiary elects to take distributions over his or her expectancy life expectancy but dies a few years later, with funds still in the inherited IRA? Year 40 All of Jack’s IRA funds have been distributed Under this scenario, total payments of over $2 million are made over 40 years, to three generations.

Note: Payments from a traditional IRA will generally be subject to income tax at the beneficiary’s tax rate. Qualified distributions from a Roth IRA are tax free.

Assumptions: • This is a hypothetical example and is not intended to reflect the actual performance of any specific investment portfolio, nor is it an estimate or guarantee of future value.

• This illustration assumes a fixed 6% annual rate of return; the rate of return on your actual investment portfolio will be different, and will vary over time, according to actual market performance. This is particularly true for long-term investments. It is important to note that investments offering the potential for higher rates of return also involve a higher degree of risk to principal.

• All earnings are reinvested, and all distributions are taken at year-end.

• The projected figures assume that Mary takes the smallest distribution she’s allowed to take under IRS rules at the latest possible time without penalty.

• The projected figures assume that tax law and IRS rules will remain constant throughout the life of the IRA. A word of caution While you might appreciate the value of tax-deferred growth, your beneficiary might prefer instant gratification. If so, there’s little to prevent your beneficiary from simply taking a lump-sum distribution upon inheriting the IRA, rather than “stretching out” distributions over his or her life expectancy. It’s possible, though, to name a trust as the beneficiary of your IRA to establish some control over how distributions will be taken after your death. Your financial professional can help you sort through your stretch IRA options.

The article is written by Forefield, Inc. but is provided by John W. Oestreich. It is meant to be used for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment as investment advice. Please consult with your tax, legal and financial advisor prior to making financial decisions. ©2011 Forefield, Inc. All rights reserved. Waddell & Reed and Forefield are not affiliated companies.

John W. Oestreich is a Managing Principal with Waddell & Reed in Lincoln, NE, and can be reached at 402-484-7526. Waddell & Reed, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC. 9  Lincoln Business Builder

Step by Step

THE Event for Remodeling Professionals REMODELING SHOW 2011 Published by the Remodelers Council of Lincoln • August 2011

Chairperson’s Message

by Jenny Samek

Time is running out to sign up to golf in the Remodelers Council Scholarship Golf Tournament to be held August 5 at Hidden Valley Golf Course. The proceeds from the tournament are used for scholarships for high school students entering the construction industry. The tournament is a great way to support the industry. If you haven’t signed up to golf, and are interested call Kayla at the HBAL office for more information. If you’re not a golfer, but want to help we can always use volunteers.

If you are looking for a good way to network with fellow members, even if you are only available for a couple hours let Kayla know. We’ll even feed you lunch for volunteering!

On another note, the week of August 22 is National Safe at Home Week. Use this as a reminder to update first aid kits in your house, your vehicles and your work sites; exchange expired items and stock up on used items.

Hope to see you all at the Golf Tournament on August 5!

Exhibit Hall: October 13 - October 15 Conference: October 12 - October 15 Lakeside Center at McCormick Place Chicago, IL USA Exhibit Hall Hours: Thursday, October 13, 2011........11:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday, October 14, 2011.............11:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday, October 15, 2011...........9:00 am - 2:00 pm Remodeling Show is a full-service event, complete with the latest and greatest products, one-to-one discussions with manufacturers’ technical experts and shop talk with other remodeling professionals. Hosted side-by-side with DeckExpo, it Remodeling Show is the only national event exclusively serving the residential remodeling segment of the construction industry. Knowledge is power, and in this economy, you need every advantage you can get.

Make plans to attend today - it’s the one event you can’t afford to miss!

Find more information at www.remodelingshow.com

Thanks to the following members for contributing to the TP Run!

Bob & Margaret Schultz Jim & Sue Crawford The Frontier Group John & Kayla Harrison JL Exteriors

Brian Senkbeil Jennie Korth Mike Benker

We apologize if we missed anyone. If we missed you, let us know so we can thank you in next month’s issue!

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Remodelers Council Golf Tournament

Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Scholarship Golf Tournament Friday, August 5, 2011 Registration: 9:00 - 9:45 Shotgun Start at 10:00 a.m.

Hidden Valley Golf Course 10501 Pine Lake Road

$65 per golfer • 4-Person Scramble Friday, August 5, 2011 promises to be another day of fun, friendship and competition.

Please join us for the 19th Annual Remodelers Council Golf Tournament. The tournament is open to all HBAL members, Remodelers Council members, spouses and guests.

• Check-in: 9:00 - 9:45 • The tournament format is 18 holes, 4-person scramble.

• Shotgun start.

• Tournament is limited to 36 foursomes.

• Hamburgers & hot dogs will be served all day.

• This will be a handicapped event. Flights will be determined based on a 9 hole score randomly selected.

• $65 includes golf, cart, food & prizes.

• Prizes awarded in the banquet room upstairs following the tournament.

Sponsorship!!! If you are interested in sponsoring a hole or contributing to the Scholarship Golf Tournament, call the HBAL office at 402-423-4225. The cost to sponsor a hole is $100. All sponsors will be listed in the Lincoln Business Builder and a sign will be posted at the golf tournament.

To sign up, you may fax (402-423-4251) or mail this form to HBAL…or call (402-423-4225).

Remodelers Council Scholarship Golf Tournament Registration If you are interested in a designated foursome, please register all four players together. If not, you will be assigned a team.

1st Player ___________________________Company _______________________________________________ 2nd Player __________________________Company _______________________________________________ 3rd Player ___________________________Company _______________________________________________ 4th Player ___________________________Company _______________________________________________ Enclosed is $_________ for_____ players.

Make checks payable to Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation.

Prepayment is required to play.

Fax this form to HBAL at 402-423-4251.

Or send it to: Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation • 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C • Lincoln, NE 68516

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Education Opportunity: CAPS

Save the Date!

CAPS I & II will be offered the last week of October 2011. Check the September issue of the Lincoln Business Builder for more information.

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NAHB’s Customer Service Course Now Online

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NAHB’s Customer Service Course Now Online Make your business grow by keeping your clients happy during and after the sale. This course teaches you how to manage every phase of customer interaction from the initial contact through construction, the warranty period, and beyond. Keep your customers satisfied with planning, execution and follow-up of your projects and they’ll be spreading good news about you and your company for a long time to come. As a graduate of this course, you will be able to: • Understand customer expectations and behaviors • Set appropriate service criteria • Establish quality standards and communicate them • Administer the customer service process • Know your obligations for warranty service and fulfill them • Enhance your repeat and referral sales

This course is now available online! Visit www.nahb.org/customerservice to register.

The Customer Service course is required for the CGB & CGR designations, can serve as elective credit for the CGA & Master CSP designation programs and as continuing education credits for CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, and MIRM. This course can be taken anytime, anywhere on any computer with an internet connection.

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The Winning Hand

Membership is like poker...

You have to PLAY to WIN!!

Wanna Play?

Team Contest

Here’s just a few ways you can participate: • Recruit a new member and you’ll be placed on one of the four teams you see on the right.

(Although not listed, all members have been preassigned to a team.)

• Join us for a friendly game of poker on Oct. 21. Entry fees will be discounted or waived depending on how many potential new members you bring to play. More details will be available in the coming months.

• Be a sponsor by contributing monetarily or donating a prize (see categories listed below).

Player $0 to $49 Dealer $50 to $74 Card Shark $75 to $99 High Roller $100+ The House Provide a location for the Poker Tournament

For each new member, a poker card was dealt to its respective team. Once each team has recruited five new members, they have a full hand. For each new member after the first five, the team captain can choose to discard one of their first five cards to take a chance and draw a new card.

Sponsors will be listed on this page each month during the drive and acknowledged in promotions for and at the Poker Tournament.

Save the Date!

Poker Tournament & Recruiting Event Friday, October 21, 2011 14  Lincoln Business Builder

Current Poker Hands Team Spades: J-$, 8-", 7-#, 6-$, 4-" Spades have six new members, so they can keep their current hand or they can discard one card and draw a new card.

Team Diamonds: A-#, Q-", Q-!, 10-#, 9-!

Diamonds have six new members, so they can keep their current hand or they can discard one card and draw a new card.

Team Clubs: A-$, 10-!, 8-!, 8-$, 3-# Clubs have seven new members, so they can keep their current hand or they can discard one or two cards and draw new cards.

Team Hearts: 10-$, 10-", 6-", 5-!

Hearts only have four new members, thus they do not have a full hand.

The Winning Hand

Spades (6) Captain: Mark Aksamit Lois Hartzell (3) • Sadoff Iron & Metal • Midwest Unlimited, LLC • Frontier Bank Greg Schwinn (1) • Robison Design Build, LLC

Mark Aksamit (1) • Emerald Homes Jim Crawford (1) • Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Co.

Diamonds (6) Captain: AnDee Harris Allen Barber (2) • Andes Painting, LLC • J.M. Barber Jerry Maher (1) • Lemke Meens Construction

Roger Bumgarner (1) • Monkey Bar Storage Solutions Sam Manzitto (1) • B Squared Construction/Natural Floors John Hoppe, Jr. (1) • Quality Fence Company

Clubs (7) Captain: Adam Albee Herb Reese (1) • CRS - Concrete Restoration Specialists Dan Klein, Sr. (3) • Innovative Homes & Design, Inc. • Valley Boys, Inc. • Erickson Homes, Inc.

Bob Bryant (1) • Schrock Innovations Greg Shinaut (1) • JR Premier Designs Duane Hartman (1) • Windstream

Hearts (4) Captain: Delrae Hirschman Justin Brandt (1) • Golden Rule Contractors Blake Collingsworth (1) • Stone Worth Innovative Concrete Products Mike Rezac (1) • Crocker Construction, Inc. Bob Ruskamp (1) • Heartland Professional Home Energy Raters, Inc. 15  Lincoln Business Builder

Sporting Clay Shoot

2011 Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation

Sporting Clay Shoot

Thursday, October 13, 2011 - Cost per person: $65 (Includes clays, 100 rounds per person, course fees and BBQ. No alcoholic beverages allowed.)

10:30 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

Check-in and side games begin Must be present for Rules & Regulations in order to Shoot Shoot BBQ DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM LINCOLN, NE. TO OAK CREEK SPORTING CLUB

HOW IT WORKS

• This will be a Sporting Clay event with a “Shot Gun” start.

• 100 rounds per person with 15 stations (12 gauge shells provided).

• Boots, jeans, casual wear . . . dress appropriately for the weather and lots of walking.

• Eye protection and ear plugs required - available at club house if needed.

• Bring 12 gauge shot gun - limited number available at club house if needed.

• Must be present at 12:30 p.m. for Rules & Regulations to shoot.

• Teams of approximately 5 will complete the course shooting “true pairs,” “report pairs,” etc.

• Scores will be tallied for various prizes and recognition.

• Prizes and drawings awarded during BBQ. • Warm-up Trap and Novice Lessons available starting at 10:30 a.m.

• Side games to be announced.

Brainard Oak Creek Sporting Club

79 Touhy Valparaiso Valaraiso

Oak Creek Sporting Club Agnew is located at 2890 “W” Road which is 3 miles east and 1 - 1/8 miles south of Brainard, or 2 miles north of Loma.

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Go 6 miles out of Lincoln on Hwy 34 towards Seward to Hwy 79. Go 15 miles Start out going WEST on B ST toward S 37TH ST. (go 0.1 miles) Turn RIGHT onto NE-79. (go 19.5 miles) north on Hwy 79 to Valparaiso. Continue Lincoln Turn LEFT onto CR-H. (go 4.0 miles) north on Hwy 79 out of Valparaiso 6 miles CR-H becomes ROAD 29. (go 2.0 miles) Endto Road H. Go west on Road H 6 miles to a T intersection. Go south at 2890 W Rd Brainard, NE 68626 (left) approximately 100 yards and the drive is on the left. Follow the signs along the farmstead road.

Oak Creek Sporting Club phone: 866-625-4868.

ENTRY FORM

Cost per person: $65 Includes clays, 100 rounds per person, course fees and BBQ. No alcoholic beverages allowed.

Don’t have a full team? No problem! We’ll team you up!

Shooter one (Lead contact for the team) Name: ____________________________ Phone: ___________________ E-mail: ___________________ Business name: _____________________ Address: _______________________________________________ Shooter two Name: ____________________________ Phone: ___________________ E-mail: ___________________ Business name: _____________________ Address: _______________________________________________ Shooter three Name: ____________________________ Phone: ___________________ E-mail: ___________________ Business name: _____________________ Address: _______________________________________________ Shooter four Name: ____________________________ Phone: ___________________ E-mail: ___________________ Business name: _____________________ Address: _______________________________________________ Shooter five Name: ____________________________ Phone: ___________________ E-mail: ___________________ Business name: _____________________ Address: _______________________________________________ Check enclosed ____ players @ $65 = $ _______

Please make checks payable to Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation.

___ I would also like to be a $600 BBQ Sponsor. ___ I would also like to be a $100 Station Sponsor. ___ I would also like to be a $200 Elite Station Sponsor. ___ I would also like to be a $75 Prize Sponsor.

The Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation’s mission is to support the educational and charitable activities of HBAL.

We will also need non-shooting volunteers. If you are interested, contact Jennie at 402-423-4225.

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Sporting Clay Shoot

2011 Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Sporting Clay Shoot

Oak Creek Sporting Club - October 13, 2011 The annual Sporting Clay Shoot is a wonderful opportunity to get your company name in the forefront.

BBQ SPONSOR - $600

Company will receive signage at the BBQ and one Station Sponsorship. Their company name will be listed in event promotions and will receive a 1/4 page ad in the Lincoln Business Builder for three months ($300 value).

ELITE STATION SPONSOR - $200

Company name and logo on a sign at one of the stations as well as space to display your company vehicle or products. Your representatives can meet/greet and keep score at that station! Your company name will be listed in Lincoln Business Builder.

STATION SPONSOR - $100

Company name and logo on a sign at one of the stations. Your representatives can meet/greet and keep score at that station! Your company name will be listed in Lincoln Business Builder.

PRIZE SPONSOR - $75

We’ll purchase prizes in your company’s name to be given away at the BBQ. Your company name will be listed in the Lincoln Business Builder.

Company Name_______________________________________ ____Yes, I would to like to be a sponsor for the Sporting Clay Shoot.

(Please check which sponsorship you are interested in) ____BBQ ($600)

____Elite ($200)

____Station ($100)

____Prize ($75)

Please fax this form to 402-423-4251 or call the office at 402-423-4225 17  Lincoln Business Builder

Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation

LINCOLN HOME BUILDERS CARE FOUNDATION Affiliated with the Home Builders Association of Lincoln

EDUCATE – PROVIDE – ASSIST

The Home Builders Association of Lincoln is pleased to announce that its application to establish the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation has been approved by the Internal Revenue Service.

The Foundation has been formed as a public charity to: C C C C

Educate the youth of Lincoln and the surrounding area about the home building industry Provide scholarship assistance to graduating high school students and NAHB Chapter members who wish to enter the construction industry Assist low-income families in gaining suitable housing, including providing funds to Lincoln/Lancaster County Habitat for Humanity Perform charitable projects such as the annual wooden toys for Santa Cop and other projects that are appropriate

MISSION STATEMENT

The Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation was established in 2009 as a 501(c)(3) charitable, non-profit organization dedicated to the future of the home building industry in Lancaster County.

The Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation's mission is to support the educational and charitable activities of the Home Builders Association of Lincoln. The Foundation strives to support the community by contributing to community service projects focused on housing, as well as providing scholarships for students pursuing a career related to the building industry, and providing funding for other industry related educational programs.

The Foundation will accept tax deductible contributions to establish scholarships and other programs. Proceeds from the annual golf tournaments and the October sporting clay shoot will be directed to the Foundation.

RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT

When you make a contribution to the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation, you will receive recognition in the following ways: News release announcing donation ($2,000 or more only) Donor receives a plaque ($1,000 or more only) Recognition at HBAL Membership Meeting Listing on the HBAL website, www.hbal.org Letter of thanks from the HBAL Board of Directors

CONTRIBUTION LEVELS

Following are the tax-deductible contribution levels for you to consider: “ $2,000 or more “ $1,000-$1,999 “ $500-$999 “ $250-$499 “ $1-$249

I want to show that Lincoln=s home building industry cares. A check is attached for my tax-deductible gift, payable to the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation.

Level:

Amount: Company:

Name: Address:

Email:

Phone:

Please detach and mail to th Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation - 6100 S. 58 Street, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516

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Renewals | Directory Changes |Cancellations

Directory Changes • New email address for Lance Roach, JL Exteriors, Inc., is lance@exteriordesignbyjl.com.

• New address for Granville Homes, Inc. is 2975 39th Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601-2264.

• New address for Pride Homes is 11401 Van Dorn Street, Walton, NE 68461. Phone: 402-450-5632.

Fax: 402-488-3534.

• Taylor Ashburn replaces Angie Loomer as an affiliate member at Union Bank & Trust Co. Phone: 402-323-1668. Email: taylor.ashburn@ubt.com.

• New email address for Shane Podliska, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, is shane.v.podliska@wellsfargo.com.

New fax number is 866-503-0781.

Sorry to See You Go! If you see your company listed below, contact HBAL at 402-423-4225 to renew your membership TODAY! Bouwen’s Plumbing Concentra Medical Center Conco Paints Great Lakes Window & Siding Guld-Edge Palace Glass Co. Precision Industries

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(Please allow 60 days for names to appear on this list.)

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National Emergency Grant for On-the-Job Training

National Emergency Grant for On the Job Training The Nebraska Department of Labor Lincoln Career Center is currently offering a National Emergency Grant to offer on-the-job training to employers and job seekers meeting the qualifications for participation. If qualified, employers may be reimbursed for the training period of new hires up to 90% of the wages paid during the training period, depending on the size of the employer, the level of training and the position.

Generally speaking, the positions that qualify for this grant are beyond entry level and require some specialized or specific training to enable the new hire to fully perform the duties of the position. It does require the job to be posted in the Department of Labor’s NEworks system, and their Business Service Representatives can help with that process or employers may post their own positions in the system by going to https://neworks.nebraska.gov. So far, they have been successful in assisting employers in IT, sales and marketing and medical services, but they will look at any area of employment that has a significant training component, offering full time employment.

Candidates for the positions must have been unemployed for at least 16 weeks, as verified by Unemployment Insurance.

Employers may refer/recommend individuals to us to determine if they meet the qualifications for participation in the grant and/ or the Lincoln Career Center can refer qualified candidates. The employer identifies the basic skills needed to be considered for employment, makes the hiring decisions and determines the training curriculum and the Lincoln Career Center works with the employer to determine the training time, the skill level classification and rate of reimbursement. The On-The-Job-Training (OJT) contract must be signed before the candidate actually begins the job.

Employers are welcome to call the Business Services Representatives - Amelia Scott at 402-471-4454 or Troy Larsen at 402-471-2438, or Business Services Supervisor Ruth Liedle

at 402-471-4481 or Karen Mosier at 402-471-2278. The grant is available until June 30, 2012, but considering training times, etc. the Department of Labor needs to have the OJT’s in place by the end of this year.

Criteria Necessary to Qualify Employers: • Private sector or Private non-profit sector.

• Must be for full time employment.

• Employer evaluates skill gap of referred candidate(s) and makes the hiring decision.

• Wage reimbursement of training period (maximum 6 months) based on employer size (size of employer based on ONE geographical site location – site could be one store of a national chain, or site could include 60 acres of plant structures counting all employees).

- 1 – 50 employees = up to 90% wage reimbursement - 51 – 250 employees = up to 75% wage reimbursement - 251 or more employees = up to 50% wage reimbursement • Length of training determined by the skill gap of trainee.

• Hiring/firing decisions remain with the employer and based on criteria used for all employees.

• Wage reimbursement cannot exceed state’s average wage of $17.94 per hour.

Candidates: • Dislocated worker unemployed for at least 16 weeks.

• Veterans meeting the initial requirements are priority participants.

• Must possess the basic skills needed to be successful in the position – skill gap to be addressed in training determined by the employer.

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Show Your Support for Pro-Homeownership Government Policies

CALL TO ACTION – Show Your Support for ProHomeownership Government Policies Nationally syndicated personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary has written about the NAHB’s nationwide poll on homeownership in a story published in today’s Washington Post. In “A Dream Not Deferred (link to full article: http://nahb. bz/mn3QHF),” she writes about the poll’s results and—more importantly—asks readers to send in their opinions to her weekly Color of Money Question: Do you think the government should have policies that make homeownership accessible to more people, including the homeowner’s tax break?

This is a critical opportunity to get a message of support for prohousing policies out to a national audience—and heard by the lawmakers who will decide the fate of these policies, and of the housing industry’s recovery from the recession.

NAHB is urging all members, HBA staff, home owners and anyone who would like to see the government policies that support homeownership preserved to: A) Quickly write and send your response to the question to colorofmoney@washpost.com. Put “A Dream Not Deferred” in the subject line, and include your full name, city and state in your reply.

B) Spread the word to your members, colleagues and community through social media, email and your other communications channels.

NAHB members can access more information about the poll online at www.nahb.org/pollresources.

Contact communications@nahb.org or at 800-368-5242, ext. 8447 with any questions.

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NAHB Member Resources to Assist Remodelers with Lead Rule Compliance

NAHB Member Resources to Assist Remodelers With Lead Rule Compliance With the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency stepping up inspections and enforcement actions on contractors working in residences subject to the Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule, NAHB has developed members-only resources to help remodelers with lead rule compliance.

Share these resources with local members to help prepare them for the EPA’s increased enforcement of the lead paint rule.

Remodelers working in pre-1978 homes must comply with the rule — which includes becoming an EPA-certified renovator and following the lead-safe work practices required under the regulation — or risk fines of as much as $37,500 per violation per day and litigation.

Be Aware and Be Ready

The EPA’s regional offices have begun inspections and are initiating enforcement under the lead rule. Last month, enforcement actions were initiated against a Rockland, Maine, contractor whose employees were caught on video scraping paint from the side of an older home without using lead-safe work practice and otherwise complying with the rule.

All contractors — remodelers, HVAC contractors, window replacement specialists, etc. — working in pre-1978 housing units where painted surfaces are disturbed, must understand the requirements of the lead rule and be able to demonstrate compliance to an EPA inspector.

NAHB has learned that inspectors are requesting three years of records from firms under investigation.

These records include: • Signed copies (by the home owner/tenant of applicable projects) of EPA’s Pre-Renovation Disclosure Form (www.epa.gov/opptintr/lead/pubs/pre-renovationform.pdf), affirming they have received pre-renovation education from the EPA’s “Renovate Right” pamphlet (www.epa.gov/opptintr/ lead/pubs/renovaterightbrochure.pdf). This requirement predates the lead rule and remodelers need to have three years of applicable records on file.

• A copy of “Firm Certification” by the EPA or an EPAdelegated state (list of EPA-Delegated states can be found here: www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm#authorized) and a copy of “Certified Renovator Certificate,” also issued by the EPA or delegated state. Remodelers must have both these certifications on file and all certified renovators must be employed by a certified firm. Failure to have both these certifications can result in fines. To learn more about how to achieve these certifications, click here.

• A copy of the certified renovator’s report for each job subject to the lead rule. This includes information on any EPA-approved prerenovation test kits used only by the “certified renovator” to determine applicability of the lead rule and the sample record-keeping checklist (www.epa.gov/opptintr/lead/pubs/samplechecklist.pdf).

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Compliance Resources

The member-only resources — which can be found at www.nahb. org/leadcompliance — include downloadable documents such as: • A sample lead paint rule compliance checklist • Sample contract language • A pre-renovation disclosure form • A sample record-keeping checklist, and more For more information on the lead rule, visit www.nahb.org/ leadpaint; or email Matt Watkins at NAHB, or call him at 800-3685242 x8327.

Rehberg Amendment Passes EPA Enforcement Funding May Be Cut

In a rare voice vote, the House Appropriations Committee approved an amendment offered by Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.), that would limit funding for enforcing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule until the agency approves a more accurate lead paint test kit.

While the measure must be approved by the House and then the Senate before it goes to the President’s desk, the amendment is a great step forward for the NAHB-led coalition seeking commonsense answers for compliance and enforcement of the lead rule, which applies to homes built before 1978.

In addition, the amendment is testament to the power of NAHB Remodelers, who immediately called and emailed Members of Congress who serve on the Appropriations Committee to ask for their support after NAHB alerted them Monday night to the vote.

“I’m very pleased that the committee understood how important it is to rein in these EPA excesses,” said NAHB Remodelers Chair Bob Peterson, CGR, CAPS, CGP, a remodeler in Fort Collins, Colo. “NAHB members strongly support the intention of the lead paint regulations, but without a reliable test kit, the required lead-safe work practices add only expense, and not additional protection.”

This amendment is a first step in limiting the EPA’s enforcement of the lead rule. While passage through the House and Senate will be an uphill battle, the message to the EPA is that the agency should heed the concerns of professional remodelers about the lead rule.

Professional remodelers must continue to follow the lead rule and prepare for enforcement actions. Resources for lead rule compliance can be found at www.nahb.org/leadcompliance.

For more information about the Rehberg amendment, read Monday’s article from Nation’s Building News.

Read more in the next issue of ReNews.

EPA Rejects Proposal to Add Third-Party Clearance Testing | HBAL Library

EPA Rejects Proposal to Add Third-Party Clearance Testing In good news received by NAHB on July 15, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that it was rejecting a proposal to add third-party clearance testing to requirements under the Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule. In an official statement applauding the move, NAHB Remodelers Chairman Bob Peterson said, “We’re pleased that the EPA listened to the concerns of remodelers about the extreme costs and lack of safety improvements that the proposed clearance testing would have entailed.” Currently, the lead rule applies to homes built prior to 1978 and requires renovators and their firms to be certified in EPA’s lead-safe practices, perform so-called “visual clearance” following renovation work, and comply with EPA record-keeping requirements. The proposal that EPA has just rejected would have required contractors to hire EPA-accredited dust samplers to collect several samples after a renovation and send them to an EPA-accredited lab for lead testing -- at a cost of more than $260 per room. By EPA’s own estimates, the annual cost of this rule to the remodeling industry would have been more than $400 million. The cost considerations, as well as the waiting period for test results and the limited number of accredited labs nationwide, made professional remodelers very concerned about home owners’ willingness to undergo the process.

NAHB Remodelers Council members and staff met repeatedly with both EPA officials and representatives from the Office of Management and Budget to express these concerns and urge the agency to reconsider the proposed regulation. Strong Congressional support for this has come from Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.) and Reps. Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.) and Bob Latta (R-Ohio). And with NAHB’s urging, the regulation was accepted for review per a Presidential Executive Order aimed at reducing the impacts of federal rules on small business and job creation. Thankfully, this review has resulted in the right outcome for remodelers and their customers. Read more in NAHB’s press release. Contact: Matt Watkins (800-368-5242, x8327)

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HBAL Library Did you know HBAL has a variety of books and videos available for our members to check out? Some of the books and videos include Fall Protection Safety, Green Building and more!

We also have a variety of other resources available. They include: Residential Builder Contracts Residential Fall Protection Plan Template Residential Construction Performance Guidelines Your New Home and How to Take Care of It

Contact the HBAL Office at 402-423-4225 for more information.

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Building Permits | Prepare for Inspections as OSHA Steps Up Enforcement Building Permits City of Lincoln - 10 -Year Table

Jan. Feb. March April May June YTD

SF 69 108 93 102 106 113 591

2002 TH 14 9 23 22 34 12 114

MF 81 6 2 14 160 10 273

SF 98 103 136 145 186 183 851

2003 TH 8 33 24 26 98 27 216

MF 4 2 90 4 102 2 204

SF 74 73 137 124 113 107 628

2004 TH 8 9 18 22 33 52 142

SF=detached single family - TH=townhouses - MF=multi-family (including duplexes) 2005 2006 2007 2008 MF SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH MF 5 54 21 0 72 14 0 40 8 4 35 19 6 24 66 10 4 58 20 2 35 4 12 22 0 4 20 92 11 4 82 17 16 59 40 112 41 28 2 0 80 16 4 91 16 60 61 70 66 50 2 2 100 88 12 4 83 20 16 65 39 0 59 15 4 4 96 37 20 93 15 68 67 17 64 39 17 10 153 476 107 36 479 102 162 327 178 258 246 81 28

SF 11 29 30 30 38 60 198

2009 TH 14 2 14 14 28 4 76

MF 0 3 2 15 24 0 44

SF 24 32 42 33 29 36 196

2010 TH 7 18 6 8 19 6 64

MF 2 60 8 0 0 4 74

SF 22 26 42 28 39 34 191

2011 TH 0 0 10 26 14 18 68

MF 4 20 180 3 44 0 251

Prepare for Inspections as OSHA Steps Up Enforcement Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis has made it clear that stepped-up enforcement is a priority for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

As evidence that OSHA is “back in the enforcement business,” the agency in May fined a company more than $106,200 for workers plastering a home on scaffolds without guardrails or other fall protection devices and it fined a residential roofer $102,000 for failing to provide fall protection, protective eyewear, head protection and fall hazard training.

OSHA has also taken steps to increase the dollar amount of all penalties through administrative enhancements to its penalty policy.

There are a few simple things that remodelers and trade contractors should do to be prepared for OSHA inspections: • Conduct an assessment to identify and correct safety hazards on the job site.

• Conduct appropriate safety training for employees — such as fall protection and ladder safety training.

• Update records and make sure they are readily available.

• Understand the OSHA inspection process.

Remodelers and trade contractors should pay particular attention to the following hazards, which are the top 10 most frequently cited OSHA standards for construction in 2010 (with the reference to the specific OSHA standard in parentheses): 1. Scaffolding, general requirements, construction (29 CFR 1926.451) 2. Fall protection, construction (29 CFR 1926.501) 3. Ladders, construction (29 CFR 1926.1053) 4. Fall protection, training requirements (29 CFR 1926.503) 5. Hazard communication standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) 6. General safety & health provisions (29 CFR 1926.20) 7. Head protection (29 CFR 1926.100) 8. Aerial lifts (29 CFR 1926.453) 9. Eye & face protection (29 CFR 1926.102) 10. Excavation, specific excavation requirements (29 CFR 1926.651) On June 30, 2011, Sen. Johanns addressed OSHA concerns during a telephone conference. You can listen to his podcast by visiting Sen. Johanns’ website at www.johanns.senate.gov. Under News Room, click on “Podcasts” and then select the Weekly Podcast for June 30, 2011.

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NAHB has several resources to assist remodelers: • Easy-to-use handbooks and videos that present key safety issues where builders and workers can reduce accidents and injuries can be found on the Builder Books website. Go to www.HBAL.org and click on the Books for Builders icon at the bottom of the page.

Enter “safety” in the search field.

• NAHB’s Construction Safety & OSHA webpage, which contains compliance assistance information, can be found at www.nahb.org/safety.

• An overview of the OSHA inspection process (www.nahb.org/fileUpload_details.aspx?contentID=123063).

• OSHA assistance for the residential construction industry (www.osha.gov/SLTC/residential/index.html).

For more information, email Rob Matuga (rmatuga@nahb.org) or Marcus Odorizzi (modorizzi@nahb.org) or call them at 800 368 5242 x8507 or x8590.

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