Lincoln Business Builder (Oct. 2011)

The LINCOLN BUSINESS BUILDER October 2011

Published monthly by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln Volume 48 No. 10

Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation

Sporting Clay Shoot

Thursday, October 13, 2011 See more info on page 24.

October General Membership Meeting

Monday, October 17, 2011

6:00 p.m. - Social • 7:00 - Dinner

Haymarket Arena Update

Speakers: Bob Caldwell (Hampton Enterprises), John Badami (DLR Group) & John Hinshaw (Mortenson Construction) Sesostris Shrine Center 1050 Saltillo Road (Hwy. 77 & Saltillo Road) Cost - $20 per person (No shows will be billed) Save us a call and send your RSVP by October 11 to info@hbal.org or call 402-423-4225.

Win an Apple iPad or Garmin Nuvi Find out how on page 16.

Scan this QR code with your smartphone to view the Lincoln Business Builder online!

For more information see page 20.

Celebrating YEARS

60

1951-2011

Find the Frog!

Details on page 4.

www.nebtitleco.com

President’s Message October 2011 Vol. 48, No. 10

In This Issue...

President’s Message 3 Upcoming Events 4 Member News 4 Educational Opportunity: CAPS I & II 5 Educational Opportunity: Effective Marketing on a Shoestring Budget 6 Dolls vs. Wheels 8 Santa Cop 8 Annual Coat Drive 8 Financial Column 9 Step by Step 10 Educational Opportunities 11 Building & Safety Employee of the Year Nominations 12 Association of the Year Award Nominations 13 General Membership Meeting 14 Poker Tournament 15 The Winning Hand 16 Directory Changes 18 New Members 18 Cancellations 18 Renewals 19 QR Codes: Where can they take you?

20 Fall Parade of Homes 21 2012 Directory Advertising Opportunity 22 Residential Construction Performance Guidelines 23 Sporting Clay Shoot 24 Nebraska Certified Green Builder Workshop 25 Building Permits 26

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

President’s Message Lois Hartzell, HBAL President What is your perspective on change? It seems to be a constant all around us. As we move into autumn and begin to see the leaves change, crops harvested and changes in weather I think about the changes and obstacles we have had this year.

I am sure that I am not alone when I say I do not like change. Why do so many of us get excited about the changing of the seasons and about all of the new opportunities coming? Why don’t we think about the unexpected changes in our lives this way?

Our Association experiences constant change as does our industry, I challenge you to think of these changes more like the changing of seasons. What opportunities or adventures lie ahead? Will I notice them or be prepared to consider them?

The Fall Parade of Homes will be here in only a few days! I encourage you to tell friends, family, neighbors and co-workers about this great opportunity. Look to see what is new for various rooms, finishes, appliances, landscaping, etc.

One of the great benefits of having such great members in an association is the opportunity to get to know one another and build lasting relationships. If hunting, guns or even just the outdoors are of interest to you, checkout the October 13th Sporting Clay Shoot at Oak Creek Sporting Club. If you feel luck is on your side or you have an interest in learning to play poker, the October 21st Poker Night may be of more interest. Either way these will be fun events and opportunities to socialize and get to know one another.

As for change, I’ll have to try following my own advice in order to click “Like” on these new Facebook improvements. . . . . . .

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

National Directors Steve Fulton, CGP Mike Goings, CGP, CSP Allen Barber, Alternate Lois Hartzell, GMB, CSP, Alternate Mike Rezac, Alternate 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 Past Presidents Mike Benker, Rick Krueger, Dan Kubr, Donn Mann, Sam Manzitto, Roger Reynolds, CGR, CAPS, Don Rowe, Greg Shinaut, CGP, Ken Westerhold HBAL Staff Kayla Harrison, Jennie Korth & Ashley Murphy 3  Lincoln Business Builder

Upcoming Events | Member News

Calendar of Events Oct. 5

Remodelers Council Meeting Website Marketing & Social Media 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $8.00 per person Lunch at West Gate Bank • 61st & Old Cheney Rd.

Oct. 12

HOMEPAC 9:45 a.m.

HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C

Oct. 12

Board of Directors 10:30 a.m.

HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C

Oct. 17

General Membership Meeting Haymarket Arena Update 6:00 p.m. Social • 7:00 p.m. Dinner Sesostris Shrine Center • 1050 Saltillo Road Cost: $20.00 per person

Oct. 21

Poker Tournament & Recruiting Event 4:00 p.m.

Murphy Tractor • 6100 Arbor Road See pg. 15 for more information

Oct. 21

Tuesday Training - Fall Protection 4:00 p.m.

Murphy Tractor • 6100 Arbor Road See pg. 15 for more information

Member News With Sympathy...

Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Alexis Calfee, daughter of Jaimi and Todd Calfee, The Minnow Project.

Alexis passed away on September 9th.

Benefit for the Family of Lonnie Houchin Please join us for beverages, BBQ, live music and a silent auction.

Friday, October 14, 2011 • 6:30 p.m. to ??

First Avenue Banquet Hall • 1st & Cornhusker Cost: $10 at the door *All proceeds of the benefit will go to the family*

Gun Raffle Gun raffle tickets are being sold for $10 each. Contact Hayley Rezac at 402-890-3638 or hayleyrezac@aol.com. A limited amount of tickets are available at the HBAL office.

Silent Auction We are looking for silent auction items. If you wish to donate an item please contact Hayley Rezac.

Memorial Fund A memorial fund has been set-up at Pinnacle Bank under Lonnie Houchin.

Save the Date!

Save the date for the HBAL Christmas Party on Thursday, December 8 at Hillcrest Country Club.

Joey Libido and Sugar Joey Libido & Sugar bring a high-octane, high-energy, lowbrow Vegas lounge act filled with your favorite ‘70s hits that sizzles with comedy, kitsch and is guaranteed to make this event the most talked about soiree of the year! Let Joey amaze you with his dancing and martial arts skills while Sugar keeps you in stitches with her unique singing abilities and boundless energy.

Find the Frog!

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

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Congratulations to Joe McKee, McKee Construction, Inc. 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.

Educational Opportunity: CAPS I & II

October Educational Seminars Build your Business through Education!

Two of the October educational seminars are required to earn the CAPS designation. The Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation program teaches the technical, business management and customer service skills essential to competing in the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry: home modifications for the aging-in-place. Aging-in-place means remaining in one’s home safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of age, income or ability level. The CAPS programs will expand your understanding of the aging-in-place market, provide the necessary technical knowledge and resources, and give you the tools to gain access to that market.

Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility

Marketing & Communication Strategies for Aging & Accessibility Tuesday, October 25, 2011 Class: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Millions of Americans are living longer and more active lives.

With their changing lifestyles, older Americans wish to revitalize their home environments. Identifying these opportunities and developing the skills to interact with 50+ customers can help you grow your business dramatically. Learn best practices in communicating and interacting with this exciting and evolving population, and take advantage of one of the fastest growing market segments in remodeling and related industries.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Class: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The rapid growth of the older adult population of the United States is a huge opportunity for remodelers. As this consumer group expands, more and more are interested in remodeling their home to fit their new lifestyle and abilities. This Certified Aging-in-Place (CAPS) course will help you understand the guidelines and requirements of accessibility, the importance of doing an assessment with input from occupational and physical therapists as well as qualified health care professionals, and the significance of good design in making modifications that can transform a house into a safe, attractive, and comfortable home for life.

National Instructor: Chuck Bredenstein has been a Licensed Builder since 1972, with experience in Design-Build, light commercial construction, residential remodeling, and home inspection. He is a cofounder of the Housing, Education and Research Center at Michigan State University and a member of the advisory committee of Ferris State University Building Construction Technology program. He is the former Education Director for the Michigan Association of Home Builders and has earned his CGB and CAPS designations. In addition, he has authored numerous industry related articles, training programs, and seminars. He is a recognized national speaker for the housing industry including the National Association of Home Builders International Builder’s Show and the National Remodeler’s Show.

Location: Southeast Community College Continuing Ed. Center (301 S. 68th Street Place, Lincoln, NE) Cost per Course: • NAHB Member: $200 • Nonmember: $250

Cancellations: If you cancel within 24 hours of the class, you will forfeit $100 of your class fee.

Marketing & Communications Strategies for Aging & Accessibility is approved for CAPS, CGA and Master CSP credit.

Design/Build Solutions for Aging & Accessibility is approved for CAPS, CGA and Master CSP credit.

Each course is approved for 6 hours of Continuing Education Credit for CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP and MIRM. For more information, contact Jennie at 402-423-4225 or jennie@hbal.org.

Educational Seminars Registration Form _____Marketing & Communication Strategies _____NAHB Member: $200 _____Nonmember: $250

_____Design/Build Solutions _____NAHB Member: $200 _____Nonmember: $250

Name _________________________________________ Company ____________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ City ___________________________________________ State ________ Zip ____________________________________________ Phone _________________________________ Fax ________________________________E-mail ___________________________ Bill Me (HBAL Members Only)________

Check Enclosed________

Fax to 402-423-4251 or e-mail information to info@hbal.org. • Or mail to HBAL • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C • Lincoln, NE 68516

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Educational Opportunity: Effective Marketing on a Shoestring Budget

Effective Marketing on a Shoestring Budget Thursday, October 27, 2011 Class: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Effective marketing can make the difference between an average sales year and a great one. This course provides planning tools that work with anyone’s budget. Don’t neglect this vital component of your business. As a graduate of this course, you will be able to: •

Understand the purpose and importance of cost-effective marketing and its role in the management and operation of the business

• • • •

Explain your company’s current market position, capabilities and goals Match the appropriate product to a viable segment in the market Determine how to cost effectively get ready for business Select cost-effective marketing, advertising and public relations tactics that effectively promote to your target buyers Choose from manageable and cost-effective alternatives for organizing and training a profitable sales team Look for key success indicators and ways to quickly respond to common off-plan results

• •

National Instructor: Chuck Bredenstein has been a Licensed Builder since 1972, with experience in Design-Build, light commercial construction, residential remodeling, and home inspection. He is a cofounder of the Housing, Education and Research Center at Michigan State University and a member of the advisory committee of Ferris State University Building Construction Technology program. He is the former Education Director for the Michigan Association of Home Builders and has earned his CGB and CAPS designations. In addition, he has authored numerous industry related articles, training programs, and seminars. He is a recognized national speaker for the housing industry including the National Association of Home Builders International Builder’s Show and the National Remodeler’s Show.

Location: Southeast Community College Continuing Ed. Center (301 S. 68th Street Place, Lincoln, NE) Cost per Course: • NAHB Member: $200 • Nonmember: $250

Cancellations: If you cancel within 24 hours of the class, you will forfeit $100 of your class fee.

Effective Marketing on a Shoestring Budget is approved for Master CSP credit.

This class is approved for 6 hours of Continuing Education Credit for CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP and MIRM. For more information, contact Jennie at 402-423-4225 or jennie@hbal.org.

Educational Seminars Registration Form _____Effective Marketing on a Shoestring Budget _____NAHB Member: $200 _____Nonmember: $250 Name _________________________________________ Company ____________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ City ___________________________________________ State ________ Zip ____________________________________________ Phone _________________________________ Fax ________________________________E-mail ___________________________ Bill Me (HBAL Members Only)________

Check Enclosed________

Fax to 402-423-4251 or e-mail information to info@hbal.org. • Or mail to HBAL • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C • Lincoln, NE 68516

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The difference is in the D-tails The difference is in the D-tails

You asked. We delivered. Our D-Series Skid Steers are loaded with customerrecommended enhancements, like larger operator stations, quiet pressurized cabs with best-in-class visibility, and curved-glass swing-out doors. Plus optional easy-to-operate electrohydraulic joysticks. And with more than 100 available Worksite Pro™ attachments, you can offer your customers everything from breakers to snow blowers to whatever in just minutes.

You asked. We delivered. Our D-Series Skid Steers are loaded with customerYou asked. We delivered. Ourlike D-Series Steers are loaded customerrecommended enhancements, larger Skid operator stations, quietwith pressurized Packed full of best-in-class productivity and uptimerecommended enhancements, like curved-glass larger operator stations,doors. quiet pressurized cabs with best-in-class visibility, and swing-out Plus enhancing features, the D-Series are destined to become optional easy-to-operate electrohydraulic joysticks. And with more cabs with best-in-class visibility, and curved-glass swing-out doors. Plus operator and owner favorites.

Ask for a demo today. than 100 available Worksite Pro™ attachments, you can offer your optional easy-to-operate electrohydraulic joysticks. And with more than customers everything from breakers to snow blowers to 100 available Worksite Pro™ attachments, you can offer your customers whatever in just minutes. everything from breakers to snow blowers to whatever in just minutes.

Packed full of best-in-class productivity and uptimeenhancing features, the D-Series are destined become Packed full of best-in-class productivity and to uptimeoperator and owner favorites. Ask for a demo today.

enhancing features, the D-Series are destined to become operator and owner favorites. Ask for a demo today.

Contact your dealer

Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co. 220810 Highway 92 Gering, NE 69341-5200 (308) 436-2177

Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co. 3701 South Jeffers North Platte, NE 69101 (308) 534-7020

Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co. 3204 S Engleman Road Grand Island, NE 68803-6621 (308) 381-0741

Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co. 6100 Arbor Road Lincoln, NE 68517 (402) 467-1300

Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co. 9751 S 148TH Street Omaha, NE 68138-3898 (402) 894-1899

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Dolls vs. Wheels | Santa Cop | Annual Coat Drive

HBAL’s Toys for Santa Cop Project

vs.

Saturday, November 12, 2011 8 a.m. ~ Until Completion

Once again, we are sponsoring our very successful Dolls of HBAL vs. Toys with Wheels. In 2010, we collected 107 dolls, 84 toys with wheels and 36 other gifts for girls and boys at Christmas.

This year, we are repeating the “Dolls of HBAL vs. Toys with Wheels” project in hopes of bringing joy to even more children. So, guys and gals, it’s time to shop ‘til you drop.

Let’s see if we can fill the HBAL office with shiny new toys.

Will we have more dolls or toys with wheels? Only Santa’s elves know the answer.

Note: When shopping for dolls, keep in mind ethnic dolls are a big hit with a lot of little girls

The Dolls of HBAL vs.

Toys with Wheels Project _____ Yes, I’ll buy a doll and deliver it to you prior to December 15. _____ Yes, I’ll buy a toy with wheels and deliver it to you prior to December 15. _____ Yes, I’ll ask others to participate in The Dolls of HBAL vs. Toys with Wheels Project. _____ I would like to help deliver them. _____ No, I can’t help at this time.

Name: Company: Fax this form to 402-423-4251 or mail to HBAL, 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C, Lincoln, NE 68516

Lincoln Northeast High School Shop 2635 N. 63rd Street (west side of school)

Thanks for all you do to make this annual project a great success!

Donations to help pay for the materials may be sent to:

HBAL 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C Lincoln, NE 68516 RSVP to 402-423-4225 or fax 402-423-4251 ____ I cannot attend, but here is my donation of $_____ to the Santa Cop Project. ____ Yes, I will be there.

My guests:

____ No, I can’t attend.

Name:

Company: You don’t have to be a carpenter to help. We have lots of jobs for the inexperienced but willing workers!

HBAL’s Annual Coat Drive It’s time again for HBAL’s Annual Coat Drive. Bring your coats, mittens, hats or other warm clothing or blankets to the HBAL office or the October General Membership Meeting. HBAL will take all donations to the People’s City Mission in November. Our members have been so generous the last few years, we hope to once again provide warm clothing for many of Lincoln’s needy citizens.

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Financial Column

Changing Jobs? Take Your 401(k) and ... Roll It! Provided by John Oestreich, Waddell & Reed

If you’ve lost your job, or are changing jobs, you may be wondering what to do with your 401(k) plan account. It’s important to understand your options.

exceptions) cannot attach your plan funds to satisfy any of your debts and obligations, regardless of whether you’ve declared bankruptcy. In contrast, any amounts you roll over to a traditional or Roth IRA are generally protected What will I be entitled to? under federal law only if you declare bankruptcy. Any creditor protection your If you leave your job (voluntarily or involuntarily), you’ll be entitled to a distriIRA may receive in cases outside of bankruptcy will generally depend on the bution of your vested balance. Your vested balance always includes your own laws of your particular state. If you are concerned about asset protection, be contributions (pretax, after-tax, and Roth) and typically any investment earnings sure to seek the assistance of a qualified professional. on those amounts. It also includes employer contributions (and earnings) that • You may be able to postpone required minimum distributions. For IRAs, have satisfied your plan’s vesting schedule. these distributions must begin by April 1 following the year you reach age In general, you must be 100% vested in your employer’s contributions after 70½. However, if you work past that age and are still participating in your 3 years of service (“cliff vesting”), or you must vest gradually, 20% per year employer’s 401(k) plan, you can delay your first distribution from that plan until you’re fully vested after 6 years (“graded vesting”). Plans can have faster until April 1 following the year of your retirement. (You also must own no vesting schedules, and some even have 100% immediate vesting. You’ll also be more than 5% of the company.)

100% vested once you’ve reached your plan’s normal retirement age. your distribution includes Roth 401(k) contributions and earnings, you can It’s important for you to understand how your particular plan’s vesting schedule • If roll those amounts over to either a Roth IRA or your new employer’s Roth works, because you’ll forfeit any employer contributions that haven’t vested by 401(k) plan (if it accepts rollovers). If you roll the funds over to a Roth IRA, the time you leave your job. Your summary plan description (SPD) will spell the Roth IRA holding period will determine when you can begin receiving out how the vesting schedule for your particular plan works. If you don’t have tax-free qualified distributions from the IRA. So if you’re establishing a one, ask your plan administrator for it. If you’re on the cusp of vesting, it may Roth IRA for the first time, your Roth 401(k) dollars will be subject to a make sense to wait a bit before leaving, if you have that luxury. brand new 5-year holding period. On the other hand, if you roll the dollars Don’t spend it, roll it! over to your new employer’s Roth 401 (k) plan, your existing 5-year holding While this pool of dollars may look attractive, don’t spend it unless you absoperiod will carry over to the new plan. This may enable you to receive taxlutely need to. If you take a distribution you’ll be taxed, at ordinary income tax free qualified distributions sooner. rates, on the entire value of your account except for any after-tax or Roth 401(k) When evaluating whether to initiate a rollover always be sure to (1) ask about contributions you’ve made. And, if you’re not yet age 55, an additional 10% surrender charges that may be imposed by your employer plan, or new penalty may apply to the taxable portion of your payout. (Special rules may ap- possible charges that your IRA may impose, (2) compare investment fees and ply if you receive a lump-sum distribution and you were born before 1936, or if surrender expenses charged by your IRA (and investment funds) with those charged by your the lump-sum includes employer stock.) employer plan (if any), and (3) understand any accumulated rights or guarantees If your vested balance is more than $5,000, you can leave your money in your that you may be giving up by transferring funds out of your employer plan. employer’s plan until you reach normal retirement age. But your employer must What about outstanding plan loans? also allow you to make a direct rollover to an IRA or to another employer’s general, if you have an outstanding plan loan, you’ll need to pay it back, or 401(k) plan. As the name suggests, in a direct rollover the money passes directly In the outstanding balance will be taxed as if it had been distributed to you in cash. from your 401(k) plan account to the IRA or other plan. This is preferable to a you can’t pay the loan back before you leave, you’ll still have 60 days to roll “60-day rollover,” where you get the check and then roll the money over your- If over amount that’s been treated as a distribution to your IRA. Of course, self, because your employer has to withhold 20% of the taxable portion of a 60- you’lltheneed to come up with the dollars from other sources. day rollover. You can still roll over the entire amount of your distribution, but The article is written by Forefield, Inc. but is provided by John W. Oestreich. It is you’ll need to come up with the 20% that’s been withheld until you recapture meant to be used for informational purposes only and should not be construed as that amount when you file your income tax return. investment as investment advice. Please consult with your tax, legal and financial Should I roll over to my new employer’s 401(k) plan or to an IRA? advisor prior to making financial decisions. ©2011 Forefield, Inc. All rights Assuming both options are available to you, there’s no right or wrong answer to reserved. Waddell & Reed and Forefield are not affiliated companies. this question. There are strong arguments to be made on both sides. You need to weigh all of the factors, and make a decision based on your own needs and priorities. It’s best to have a professional assist you with this, since the decision you make may have significant consequences--both now and in the future.

Reasons to roll over to an IRA: • You generally have more investment choices with an IRA than with an employer’s 401(k) plan. You typically may freely move your money around to the various investments offered by your IRA trustee, and you may divide up your balance among as many of those investments as you want. By contrast, employer-sponsored plans typically give you a limited menu of investments (usually mutual funds) from which to choose.

• You can freely allocate your IRA dollars among different IRA trustees/custodians. There’s no limit on how many direct, trustee-to-trustee IRA transfers you can do in a year. This gives you flexibility to change trustees often if you are dissatisfied with investment performance or customer service. It can also allow you to have IRA accounts with more than one institution for added diversification. With an employer’s plan, you can’t move the funds to a different trustee unless you leave your job and roll over the funds. joestreich@wradvisors. bwillet@wradvisors.

• An IRA may give you more flexibility with distributions. Your distribution com com options in a 401(k) plan depend on the terms of that particular plan, and your options may be limited. However, with an IRA, the timing and amount of distributions is generally at your discretion (until you reach age 70½ and must start taking required minimum distributions in the case of a traditional IRA).

• You can roll over (essentially “convert”) your 401(k) plan distribution to a Roth IRA. You’ll have to pay taxes on the amount you roll over (minus any after-tax contributions you’ve made), but any qualified distributions from the Roth IRA in the future will be tax free.

Reasons to roll over to your new employer’s 401(k) plan: • Many employer-sponsored plans have loan provisions. If you roll over your retirement funds to a new employer’s plan that permits loans, you may be able to borrow up to 50% of the amount you roll over if you need the money. You can’t borrow from an IRA--you can only access the money in an IRA by taking a distribution, which may be subject to income tax and penalties. (You can, however, give yourself a short-term loan from an IRA by taking a distribution, and then rolling the dollars back to an IRA within 60 days.)

• A rollover to your new employer’s 401(k) plan may provide greater creditor protection than a rollover to an IRA. Most 401(k) plans receive unlimited protection from your creditors under federal law. Your creditors (with certain 9  Lincoln Business Builder

Step by Step

Celebra 25 Yeating rs!

Members of the Remodelers Council toured Bedient Pipe Organ in September.

Published by the Remodelers Council of Lincoln • October 2011

Chairperson’s Message

by Jenny Samek

Fall is in the air! It’s that time of year. The temperatures start dropping, the leaves start changing color and it gets dark way to soon!

When we start envisioning the cold there are some products we can suggest to our customers to help endure the winter months. In-floor heat keeps the toes warm. Insta-hot drinking water systems provide boiling water on demand for your hot tea, coffee, oatmeal and even a hot toddy to warm us. For the more delicate, there are heated toilet seats. My favorite for those short dark days is Chromatherapy: light therapy for your whirlpool tub! When we have those short dark days, you know what the lack of sun does for your mood and well being.

Now you can add lighting in your tub to make your day brighter and feel more energized!

Thanks for everyone who joined us for the tour of the Bedient Pipe Organ Company. It was interesting to see all the craftsmanship that goes into those beautiful instruments. It was also reassuring that we aren’t the only industry being regulated for lead. At least we are not required to have our pants weighed at the end of the day.

Please join us for our next meeting at West Gate Bank Center. Tracy Munoz from The Minnow Project will be presenting on Social Media and Website Marketing.

Save the Date!

Remodelers Council Christmas Party The Vault at Grand Manse Wednesday, December 7

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October Meeting October 5, 2011 • 11:30 a.m.

Website Marketing & Social Media Speaker: Tracy Munoz, The Minnow Project

West Gate Bank 61st & Old Cheney Road Cost: $8.00/person

(Lunch is included.)

Please send your RSVP to info@hbal.org or call 402-423-4225 by September 30.

Educational Opportunities

Educational Opportunities 10-Hour OSHA Classes with First Aid & CPR Training

Cost to attend each class is $200 for HBAL Members and $250 for Non-members. Seating is limited. Lunch is included.

10-Hour OSHA Class with First Aid & CPR Training

Date: Time: Place: Instructor:

October 19-20 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

HBAL Office SMI

10-Hour OSHA Class with First Aid & CPR Training

Date: Time: Place: Instructor:

November 16-17 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

HBAL Office SMI

10-Hour OSHA Class with First Aid & CPR Training

Date: Time: Place: Instructor:

December 14-15 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

HBAL Office SMI

Tuesday Training

Cost to attend a 3-4 hour class is $35 for HBAL members and $70 for Non-members. Cost to attend a 1-2 hour class is $25 for HBAL members and $50 for Non-members. Seating is limited.

Date: Time: Place: Instructor:

Fall Protection

October 25 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

HBAL Office SMI

Record Keeping & Logs

Date: Time: Place: Instructor:

November 22 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

HBAL Office SMI

Personal Protective Equipment

Date: Time: Place: Instructor:

December 27 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

HBAL Office SMI

Contact the HBAL Office at 402-423-4225 for more information or to register for any of the classes above or visit www.HBAL.org/education/schedules.

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Building & Safety Employee of the Year Nominations

Nominations Wanted

Visit us at

www.EdwardsStone.com

Building & Safety Department Outstanding Employee The Home Builders Association of Lincoln will present a plaque at the January 2012 General Membership meeting to an employee of the City of Lincoln Building & Safety Department. The employee shall have provided outstanding service, either in the field or at the counter, to assist a member of the association in keeping their project(s) on schedule.

Please call or send in your nomination for this award to the HBAL office.

I nominate ________________________________________, an employee of the City of Lincoln Building & Safety Department, to receive this annual award for outstanding service presented by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln.

Nominated by: _____________________________________ Return to HBAL Phone: 402-423-4225 • Fax: 402-423-4251 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C Lincoln, NE 68516

Past Recipients of the Building & Safety Employee of the Year 1998

Dale Stertz

1999

Lana Tolbert

West Gate Bank is Lincoln’s Bank

for Mortgage and

Construction Loans

2000 Michele Williamson 2001

Mike Petersen

2002

Rick Dunn

2003

Ron Peery

2004

Wilma McCamley

2005

Gordon McGill

2006

Allen Gilbert

2007

Shawn Johnson

2008

Ray Paulson

2009

Steve Weiss

2010

Steve Weiss

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Scott Williamson

Susan Bredthauer

Adam Flanagan

Vice President Mortgage Lender 323-6521

Vice President Mortgage Lender 434-3473

Construction Lender 323-8968

Whether you’re building, buying, or refinancing, choose West Gate Bank for your home loan. Contact one of West Gate Bank’s experienced lenders or go to www.westgatebank.com to get started on your home loan today. www.westgatebank.com | 434-3456 | member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender

West Gate Bank

LincoLn’s Bank

Association of the Year Award Nominations

Associate of the Year Award Send in your nomination by November 1

One Nomination Needed

Purpose The purpose of the “Associate of the Year” program is to recognize an outstanding Associate member of the association who has conducted themselves in an exemplary manner so as to bring credit to the building industry, community, and HBAL.

Eligibility Each nominee shall be an active Associate member of HBAL and must have been a member for a minimum of three years on January 1, 2011.

Deadline Submit your nomination by filling out the form on the back before November 1. Mail or fax this form HBAL. If you need additional space, please attach a separate sheet of paper to the nominating form. From the nominations received, the winner of the award will be chosen by the selection committee.

Selection Committee The committee will have a minimum of five members. The committee shall consist of the President, President Elect, First Vice President, Immediate Past President and the 2010 “Associate of the Year,” Dave Rainforth.

Basis of Selection The basis for selection shall include the following criteria: 1. Business conduct and experience (25 percent) 2. HBAL activities/involvement (50 percent) 3. Civic and volunteer activity (25 percent)

Presentation The 2011 “Associate of the Year” will receive a personal award at the installation meeting in January 2012. The presentation will be made by the outgoing President, Lois Hartzell, or the previous “Associate of the Year” winner. The recipient’s name will be added to a permanent trophy on display at the HBAL office.

A single nomination assures the nominee’s consideration by the selection committee. Each nominee will be considered on the basis of the criteria, not on the number of nominations. Call Mike Benker at 402-423-4225 if you have any questions.

Past Associates of the Year Below is a list of past “Associate of the Year” winners. Their contributions have helped to make the Home Builders Association of Lincoln the vital organization it is today.

1983 - L.D. “Bud” Robinson

1997 - Lanny Ash

1984 - Robert Gabriel

1998 - Jo Lewis

1985 - Robert Knuth

1999 - Ardy Mendenhall

1986 - Jim Crawford

2000 - Bill Fuelling

1987 - Vince Collura

2001 - Doug Porter

1988 - Cheryl Haecker

2002 - Doug Gates

1989 - Robert Marshall

2003 - Delrae Hirschman

1990 - Larry Kness

2004 - Greg Shinaut

1991 - Mike Stranathan

2005 - Connie Strohmyer

1992 - Duane Helmink

2006 - Mike Gray

1993 - Roger Reynolds

2007 - Perry Haralson

1994 - Ron Brooks

2008 - Bob Bryant

1995 - Paul Schaer

2009 - Eric Hoke

1996 - Dan Walker

2010 - Dave Rainforth

Associate of the Year Nomination Form Name ________________________________________ Company ___________________________________________________________ Nominee’s background: (Involvement in HBAL, business, community, etc.) _________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I nominate this Associate for the following reasons: ______________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signed ________________________________________ Home Builders Association of Lincoln • 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C • Lincoln, NE 68516 • or Fax to 423-4251

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General Membership Meeting

September General Membership Meeting Speaker: Doug Durham, Nebraska Global

Jim Ohmberger, Home Real Estate and Stacy Melichar, Frontier Bank

Doug Durham speaks about small businesses and their use of technology today.

Ron Ecklund, HBE Becker Meyer Love, C.P.A.’s and Jon Camp, City Council

Taylor Ashburn, Union Bank & Trust Co. and Chuck Pfenning, Nebraska Title Co. 14 ď ´ Lincoln Business Builder

Sheryl Oldham, Nebraska Land Title & Abstract and AnDee Harris, Union Title Company

Poker Tournament

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Membership is like poker...

rn Dou ble Spik month e Points of O must be ctober!! App in the li Octobe submitted pri cations or to th r 21st P e oker To urname nt.

You have to

PLAY to WIN!!

Poker Tournament & Recruiting Event Friday, October 21, 2011 4:00 p.m. - Check-in • 4:30 p.m. - First Card Dealt Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co. 6100 Arbor Rd • Lincoln

Registration

This event is open to all HBAL Members, their employees and member prospects*.

Contact the HBAL office to register.

Phone: 402-423-4225 • Fax: 402-423-4251 Email: info@hbal.org Pre-registration is required.

Don’t play poker, but want to join in the fun?!

- Volunteer as a dealer (don’t worry, we’ll train you, if needed) - Help with food duties - Stop by the event and share what your HBAL membership means to you

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded to the top three places at the Poker Tournament as well as the overall Membership Drive Contest.

Poker Tournament:

1st Place - DeWalt Power Tool Set

Membership Drive:

1st Place - Apple iPad 2nd Place - Garmin Nuvi 465T 3rd Place - $200 Gift Certificate to Midwest Unlimited HBAL is looking for more prizes. If you are interested in donating a prize or willing to sell an item at cost, please contact Jennie at 402-423-4225.

Sponsors

Cost

• $20 without a new member or sponsorship • Free to potential new members • Half price to HBAL Members who: - bring at least one potential new member*; or - are a $50+ Sponsor • Free to HBAL Members who: - bring at least two potential new members*; or - have sponsored at least one new members since July 1; or - are a $75+ Sponsor The game will be “No Limit Texas Hold ‘em.”

Entry fee includes food and beverages. *Players who qualify as potential members must be registered by a current HBAL member and provide HBAL with the potential member’s company name and contact information.

The House

High Roller

Thanks to Russ Neil, American Electronics for being our Pitt Boss at the tournament!

Be a sponsor by contributing monetarily or donating a prize. The following sponsorships are available: Player Dealer Card Shark High Roller

$0 to $49 $50 to $74 $75 to $99 $100+

Sponsors will be listed in the Lincoln Business Builder each month during the drive and acknowledged in promotions for and at the Poker Tournament.

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The Winning Hand

The Winning Hand Membership Drive Prizes will be awarded to the top three recruiters.

or d a P i n Win a in Nuvi!!!

Garm

First Place Apple iPad

Second Place Garmin Nuvi 465T

Third Place $200 Gift Certificate to Midwest Unlimited

Diamonds (9)

Spades (7)

Captain: AnDee Harris Allen Barber (3) • Andes Painting, LLC • J.M. Barber • Fisher Custom Builders 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 Chuck Schmidt (1) • NLN Construction Bob Gabriel (1) • MetLife Home Loans

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. Kurt Ramaekers (1) • Outback Fence & Stain

Clubs (7) Captain: Adam Albee

Hearts (5)

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

Captain: Delrae Hirschman

Current Poker Hands

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. Erik Hoke (1) • Russ Bohaty Electric, Inc.

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.

Team Spades: 8-D, 7-C, 6-S, 5-S, 4-D

Team Diamonds: Q-S, Q-D, Q-H, 7-S, 7-D

Spades have seven new members. They discarded their J-S on August 12 and drew a 5-S. They have one card available to draw at this time.

Diamonds have nine new members. On August 15, they discarded your A-C, 10-C, 9-H and drew a Q-S, 7-S and 7-D. They have one card available to draw at this time.

Team Clubs: A-S, K-D, 8-H, 8-S, 3-H

Team Hearts: 10-S, 10-D, 6-D, 5-H, 3-S

Clubs have seven new members. They discarded their 3-C on August 12 and drew a K-D. On August 15, they discarded their 10-H and drew a 3-H. They have no more cards available to draw at this time.

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Hearts have five new members. They have no cards available to draw at this time.

Bob Nohavec Plumbing

420-1552

Service • Remodeling • New Construction Free Estimates Bob Nohavec, Master Plumber 3400 S. 6th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502

A & D Auto-Truck Service

“Your Total Vehicle Service & Repair Center”

Special discount for HBAL Members!

10% discount on a service or repair First-time customers only.

“We Specialize in Fleet Service and Repair.”

Open: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Phone: 464-3211 5940 Colfax Avenue

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Directory Changes | New Members | Cancellations

Directory Changes • Stacy Melichar is the new principal contact for Frontier Bank.

Email: smelichar@frontbank.com. Phone: 402-434-2514.

Cellular: 402-730-3805.

• Rick Downing is the new principal contact for HS Bank.

Email: rickd@hastingsstatebank.com. Phone: 402-474-8449.

Cellular: 402-310-1186. Fax: 402-474-2269.

• Nancy Johnson of Home Real Estate is a new affiliate member.

Address: 7211 S. 27th St. #12, Lincoln, NE 68512.

Email: nancy.johnson@homerealestate.com.

Phone: 402-730-6400.

• Char Hazzard, Home Real Estate, is no longer an affiliate member.

• John Fink, Home Real Estate, is no longer an affiliate member.

• New principal contact for The Restoration Pros is Rich O’Neill. Phone: 402-325-9577. Cellular: 402-432-7424.

Email: richo@neb.rr.com. New Address: 3449 N. 48th St., Ste. A, Lincoln, NE 68504 • Karsten Thurmond replaces Ryan Sieck as the affiliate contact for Titan Machinery.

• New email and fax number for Tomasek Homes, Inc. is tomasekhomesinc@gmail.com and 866-855-3133.

• Angie Schwartz is now an affiliate member with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Email: angie.schwartz@wellsfargo.com.

Phone: 402-434-4334. Fax: 855-486-9128.

Cellular: 402-440-1718.

It's the LOCAL Web! ®

Lincoln's Official Web Site Directory

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You'll find hundreds of Lincoln Web sites indexed by keywords and categories.

LOG ON! www.citygold.com www.citygold.com

Phone: (402) 420-9800 • E-mail:info@citygold.com info@citygold.com

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Welcome New Members Russ Bohaty Electric, Inc. Principal: Russ Bohaty

2800 S. 112th Street, Walton, NE 68461 Phone: 402-489-3202 Sponsor: Eric Hoke, Eric’s Electric, Inc. Reason I joined HBAL: OHSA training and encouragement from members.

What I hope to get out of my membership: Training, and I hope to be better informed regarding residential housing.

Company information: Specialize in electrical service and repair, additions and remodeling, and a few custom homes. My daughter, Heather helps run the company.

Other organizations I belong to: Lincoln Izaak Walton League Personal: Local handgun competition.

Outback Fence & Stain Principal: Chris Gentele

11411 N. 142nd Street, Waverly, NE 68462 Phone: 402-310-0201 Email: outbackfence@gmail.com Website: www.outbackfenceandstain.com Sponsor: Kurt Ramaekers, Miracle Landscapes, Inc. Reason I joined HBAL: To network with contractors and builders.

What I hope to get out of my membership: I hope to get involved with the professional network of Lincoln and surrounding areas.

Company Information: We are a fence contractor specializing in commercial, residential and agricultural fencing projects. We also clean and restore decks and fences and we offer snow removal.

Personal: My wife and I enjoy Husker football, hunting and family activities.

D on’t Fo rg et ! we re ma ile d D ire ct or y let te rs re tu rn la st mo nt h. Pl ea se if yo u yo u r let te r -- ev en ge s- - to do n’t ha ve an y ch an ve th e mo st en su re th at we ha tio n in ou r ac cu ra te inf or ma D ire ct or y.

2 01 2 M em be rs hip Tha nk s!

Sorry to See You Go! If you see your company listed below, contact HBAL at 402-423-4225 to renew your membership TODAY! American Building Supply Carpets Direct HomeServices Insurance Hoy & Associates Construction, Inc. K & M Surveying, Inc. L & S Siding MSP Niederhaus Bros. Refuse, Inc. Oak Creek Sporting Club

Renewals

Thanks for Renewing Your Membership!

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

Art F/X, 15 years Bielenberg Builders, Inc, 1 year Block & Beam Construction, Inc., 9 years Bradley’s Seamless Gutters, 1 year Bryant, Katt & Associates, P.C., 25 years Buhr Homes, Inc., 24 years Capital Overhead Door Co., 20 years Christensen Lumber Co., 5 years The Cleaning Ladies, 12 years Cornhusker Bank, 21 years Custom Blinds and Design, 7 years Endicott Clay Products Co., 49 years Ernie’s in Ceresco, 17 years General Excavating, 27 years Granite Transformations of Omaha, 2 years Hausmann Construction, 7 years HBE Becker Meyer Love, C.P.A.’s, 9 years Hickman Area Economic Development Association, 3 years Home Innovations Spas, Inc., 18 years KBBK-FM B107.3, 20 years Ken Koch Design - Drafting, 6 years KLKN-TV 8, 15 years Krogman Tile Co., Inc., 22 years

Lincoln Federal Savings Bank, 48 years Lincoln Concrete Specialists, 12 years Midlands Financial Benefits, 19 years Midlands Duct Cleaning, 7 years Millard Lumber, Inc., 24 years The Minnow Project, 11 years Nac Luxury Bath Systems, 14 years Nelson Contracting, LLC, 3 years Pioneer Overhead Door, Inc., 50 years Raymond Contracting, Inc., 10 years Reynolds Design & Remodeling, 25 years Schneider Custom Homes, 9 years Skyline Homes, Inc., 4 years Time Warner Cable Media Sales, 2 years Titan Machinery, 1 year Tomasek Homes, Inc., 5 years Trainor Plumbing, Inc., 12 years United Rentals, Inc., 25 years Usher Custom Cabinets, Inc., 33 years Versa-Lok, 12 years Weathercraft Co. of Lincoln, 14 years Wellmann Plumbing, Inc., 26 years West Gate Bank, 19 years

AMAZING PRICES FOR A LIMITED TIME September 15, 2011 - December 31, 2011

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QR Codes: Where can they take you?

QR Codes You see them everywhere, but do you know where they can take you?

QR is short for Quick Response and dates back to 1994 when Toyota used it to track parts in automobile manufacturing. Today, QR codes are taking companies to new heights, allowing marketing departments to use these small 2-D barcodes to communicate a large amount of information in sometimes limited advertising space.

Anyone who has a smartphone can scan these codes which can take them to a website, send them a text message or display a schedule of events while at a conference. (Most smart phones come with a QR reader. If not, you can usually download one for free through your app store.)

Below are a few places where you might want to take advantage of QR Codes: • Business Cards - scanning the QR Codes could automatically send your contact information to the customer’s mobile device • Realtor or Builder Yard Signs - potential customers driving through neighborhoods could scan the QR Code to receive more information on the property • Posters/Flyers - if you have a Facebook page for your business, a great way to add fans is to send people directly to your Facebook page via a QR Code QR Codes are quick and easy to create. Just search “QR Code Generator” on the web and there are several free options for you to choose from.

HBAL is already using QR codes. If you have a smartphone, scan the QR code on the next page or on the cover of this issue of the Lincoln Business Builder and see where it takes you.

Builder and Banker?

You shouldn’t have to be both. Partner with Cornhusker Bank and get the financial tools you need.

• Latest construction market statistics to help you succeed • Local decisions on residential and commercial construction loans • Pre-sold, spec, lot, and development products Perry Haralson, Vice President 434-9337 • 11th & Cornhusker

• Mini-permanent and extended lock programs to help manage interest rate risk

Let’s talk about how you can build a more profitable business.

Mike Barrett, Vice President 434-2258 • 56th & South St.

www.CornhuskerBank.com

Member FDIC

Camherdz Services Corporation Painting

Interior, Exterior, Commercial, Residential New, Repaint

Decks

Power Washing, Staining

Floors

Sealers, Epoxies, Urethanes

E S FRE ALWAY ES AND AT ESTIM RDABLE AFFO INTING PA ELITE SERVICE R AT YOU

Specialty Coatings

To include Epoxies and Urethanes on walls

Hector Hernandez 2240 S. 46th Street Phone: (402) 580-0870 Fax: (402) 438-6937 Lincoln, NE 68506 Email: camherdzsvcs@neb.rr.com 20  Lincoln Business Builder

Fall Parade of Homes

OctOber 2-9, 2011

HOurs: Weeknights: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. & Weekends: 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

You muSt remove Your ShoeS at theSe LoveLY homeS. HUB HALL HEIGHTS 1.

THE WOODLANDS AT

1741 NW Flader Court YANKEE HILL Cherry Hill Construction, Inc. 19. 7377 Yankee Woods Drive Signature Homes, LLC

PLUM CREEK, Seward

WILDERNESS VIEW TOWNHOMES 40.

THE BRIDGES 43.

6105 Glenbrook Lane Cameron Townhomes, LLC

2.

2539 Timber Creek Road WINDMILL RIDGE ESTATES CARDWELL RESERVE Neighbors Family Homes, Inc. 20. 7100 Countryview Road 41. 7633 SW 17th Street Lewis Homes Reserve Design, LLC FALLBROOK 21. 9257 Fairbanks Court 42. 1329 W. Cademon Circle 3.

750 Blue Sage Blvd.

Timber Ridge Homes Reserve Design, LLC Urban Homes, LLC 22. 9310 Fairbanks Drive MK Builders, Inc. STONE BRIDGE CREEK 4.

1615 Blanca Drive THE PRESERVE AT CROSS Vistar Homes, Inc.

REGALTON 5.

2314 Northline Court Regal Building Systems, Inc.

NORTH FORTY GOLF 6.

8154 Regent Drive Stonybrook Homes, Inc.

PRAIRIE VILLAGE NORTH 7.

8849 Blacksmith Court Prairie Home Builders, Inc.

PRAIRIE VILLAGE 8.

9.

10.

2963 N. 90th Street Prairie Home Builders, Inc. 2955 N. 90th Street Prairie Home Builders, Inc. 8838 Prairie Village Drive Bugbee Homes

SOUTH SHORE TOWNHOMES AT WATERFORD ESTATES 11.

12.

10108 Edgewater Lane South Shore Builders, LLC 10145 Edgewater Lane South Shore Builders, LLC

HAMANN MEADOWS 13.

7576 Crystal Court Cameron Townhomes, LLC

HIMARK ESTATES 14.

8933 Sandhills Court Lewis Homes

BOULDER RUN 15.

6210 Ellie Lane Lewis Homes

HERITAGE LAKES 16.

17.

9515 Cotswold Lane Ironwood Builders 7341 S 95th Court Custom Design Homes, Inc.

GRAND TERRACE 18.

8001 Bellagio Drive Prairie Home Builders, Inc.

2910 W. Gazebo Road Nelson Construction & Design

HARTLAND HOMES SOUTHWEST 44.

1851 SW 27th Street Hartland Homes

WOODLAND VIEW 45.

3700 W. Plum Street Hausmann Construction

CREEK 23.

6688 Winterberry Lane MK Builders, Inc.

VILLAGE MEADOWS 24.

25.

8237 S. 62nd Street Ironwood Builders 8230 S. 62nd Street Buhr Homes, Inc.

VILLAGE GARDENS 26.

7036 Straffan Place Kinning Design Build, Inc.

GRAINGER HEIGHTS 27.

3742 Pablo Lane Craig Bauer Construction Co.

HORIZON’S VIEW 28.

2917 O’Malley Circle Aspen Builders, Inc.

WILDERNESS HILLS 29.

30.

31.

32.

33.

34.

35.

36.

9301 S. 30th Street Frazier Construction Company, Inc. 9110 Del Rio Drive Rybak Homes, Inc. 9320 S. 29th Street Smetter Custom Homes, Inc. 9330 S. 29th Street Smetter Custom Homes, Inc. 9331 S. 29th Street Great Plains Custom Homes, LLC 9411 S. 29th Street Smetter Custom Homes, Inc. 2939 Ridgegate Drive Custom Design Homes, Inc. 2910 Hoy Street Old City Homes

VAVRINA MEADOWS 37.

38.

39.

8321 Ryley Lane Third Generation Builder 8315 Ryley Lane Third Generation Builder 8307 Ryley Lane Third Generation Builder

Guidebooks will be available in all homes or online at www.HBAL.org/public/poh.

Use your smartphone to scan the QR code below to view the Parade of Homes Flipbook.

6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C • LinCoLn, ne 68516 www.hbaL.org

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2012 Directory Advertising Opportunity

Directory Ad Space Advertising Opportunities for as little as $125!

Space is available in the 2011 Membership Directory. This publication is distributed to all HBAL members (over 700 people). Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

Ad

Size

Full Page 1/2 Page 1/4 Page

5” W x 8” H 5” W x 4” H 2.25” W x 3.75” H

Price

$475 $250 $125

Contact the HBAL office at 402-423-4225 no later than November 1 if you are interested in advertising.

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Serving you with three locations in Nebraska and a complete product line to cover every application.

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www.lumbermens.biz | Lumbermen’s Hearth & Home of Lincoln 8655 Amber Hill Court • Lincoln, NE 68526 | 402/421.0948

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Mud Mats

Residential Construction Performance Guidelines

Residential Construction Performance Guidelines Fourth Edition Now Available

www.facebook.com/baltazars. stone

Your Hometown Source For • House Beams • Columns • Brick Lintels • Joists & Deck • Miscellaneous Plate, Angle, Pipe & Tubing

This newly revised and updated fourth edition of Residential Construction Performance Guidelines is now available at HBAL for $7.22 each.

NAHB’s Residential Construction Performance Guidelines were created to offer a third-party view of quality issues in residential construction (both new homes and remodeling). The Consumer Reference makes it easy to provide a copy of the guidelines to every customer.

The Consumer Reference is a great addition to your warranty claims process and: • Helps customers understand the basics of a properly constructed home, warranty, and maintenance items • Enables you to resolve customer concerns before they escalate into complaints or worse • Demonstrates that you are a professional who consistently meets or exceeds accepted industry guidelines Includes Residential Construction Performance Guidelines for: • Site Work and Foundation • Floors, Walls, and Roofs • Plumbing and Electrical, including Interior Climate Control • Interior and Floor Finishes • Fireplace and Wood Stove • Concrete Stoops and Steps • Garage, Driveways, and Sidewalks • Wood Decks • Landscaping To build customer satisfaction and boost your bottom line, you’ll want to provide a copy of the Consumer Reference with every home you build!

APOLLO STEEL COMPANY Fabricating The Future of Nebraska 7200 Amanda Road, Lincoln, NE 68507 Phone: 402-466-8587 • Fax: 402-466-0594

l.knuth@morethandrywall.com www.morethandrywall.com 23  Lincoln Business Builder

Sporting Clay Shoot

2011 Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation

Sporting Clay Shoot

Thursday, October 13, 2011 - Cost per person: $65 10:30 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

Check-in and side games begin Rules & Regulations (Must be present in order to Shoot) Shoot BBQ

Oak Creek Sporting Club 2890 “W” Rd Phone: 866-625-4868 3 miles east & 1-1/8 miles south of Brainard, or 2 miles north of Loma.

HOW IT WORKS

Go 6 miles out of Lincoln on Hwy 34 towards Seward to Hwy 79.

Go 15 miles north on Hwy 79 to Valparaiso. Continue north on Hwy 79 out of Valparaiso 6 miles to Road H. Go west on Road H 6 miles to a T intersection. Go south (left) approximately 100 yards and the drive is on the left. Follow the signs along the farmstead road.

• • • • • • •

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

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

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.

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

• No alcoholic beverages allowed.

ENTRY FORM

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

Cost per person: $65 Includes clays, 100 rounds per person, course fees and BBQ. Don’t have a full team? No problem! We’ll team you up!

Shooter one (Lead contact for the team) Name: ___________________________________ Business name: ___________________________

Phone: ___________________

Shooter two:

Business name:

Shooter three:

Business name:

Shooter four:

Business name:

Shooter five:

Business name:

E-mail: ___________________

Check enclosed ____ players @ $65 = $ _______ Please make checks payable to Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation. ___ I would like to be a $600 BBQ Sponsor.

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).

___ I would like to be a $100 Station Sponsor.

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.

___ I would like to be a $200 Elite Station Sponsor.

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

___ I would like to be a $75 Prize Sponsor.

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.

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

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Thanks to our Sponsors!

ELITE STATION SPONSORS

Window Option Specialists/Integrity Windows Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc. Lincoln Winnelson Co. Lincoln Winlectric

STATION SPONSORS

Building Products, Inc. Nebraska Furniture Mart Eric’s Electric, Inc. Rels Title Third Generation Builder Earl Carter Lumber Co. Lincoln Winair Company 84 Lumber Stephens & Smith Construction Co.

PRIZE SPONSORS

Christensen Lumber Co. Earl Carter Lumber Co. Lincoln Winlectric Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc.

Nebraska Certified Green Builder Workshop

BUILDING GREEN

Keeping Nebraska and YOU in the Green

Nebraska Certified Green Builder Workshop October 13, 2011 • 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Mahoney State Park Cost $85.00 – includes Park Pass (Lunch will be at your expense) • • • •

Intro to Green Building Green Building Guidelines What is Energy Star??

How to certify a Green Build home

Open to all who are interested in Green A prerequisite to membership to the NSHBA Green Build Council RSVP to greg.shinaut@blackhillscorp.com by October 10th.

Almost Any Brick You Use Can Last for Hundreds of Years.

So Be Particular.

Y

ANKEE HILL BRICK manufactures the highest quality FBX brick in a color palette ranging from the traditional reds and buffs to the innovative pinks, maroons, and lavenders.

Standard and custom color ranges, sizes, and shapes are our specialty.

Brick murals and ornamentation are brought to a new level of sophistication at Yankee Hill Brick.

Rely on Yankee Hill to supply your project with the nest of materials.

3705 S. Coddington Lincoln, NE 68522

(402) 477-6663

Face brick Paving brick

Thin brik veneer Pool Coping Ceramic tile and marble Keystones Address & entry signs Brick mural & ornamentation Crushed landscape brick

When it comes to cabinetry, Millard Lumber offers a vast and diverse selection. Whether it’s a color, finish, or look, Millard Lumber has the solution to any builder or contractors needs. Stop by our Design Center today for design assistance and free estimates. Millard Lumber also offers installation for all cabinets and hardware.

11200 N. 148th St., Waverly NE

402.786.3030

M-F 7:30am - 5pm

4212 S. 133rd Street Omaha, NE 68137

(402) 330-2751

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Building Permits

Building Permits

City of Lincoln - 10 -Year Table SF Jan. 69 Feb. 108 March 93 April 102 May 106 June 113 July 124 Aug. 132 YTD 847

2002 TH 14 9 23 22 34 12 26 18 158

2003 MF SF TH 81 98 8 6 103 33 2 136 24 14 145 26 160 186 98 10 183 27 98 131 49 25 87 26 396 1,069 291

SF=detached single family - TH=townhouses - MF=multi-family (including duplexes) 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 MF SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH 4 74 8 5 54 21 0 72 14 0 40 8 4 35 19 6 11 14 2 73 9 24 66 10 4 58 20 2 35 4 12 22 0 4 29 2 90 137 18 20 92 11 4 82 17 16 59 40 112 41 28 2 30 14 4 124 22 0 80 16 4 91 16 60 61 70 66 50 2 2 30 14 102 113 33 100 88 12 4 83 20 16 65 39 0 59 15 4 38 28 2 107 52 4 96 37 20 93 15 68 67 17 64 39 17 10 60 4 54 114 21 10 89 35 70 52 28 2 59 28 0 31 10 2 35 10 20 87 146 2 94 96 26 66 18 612 37 2 2 37 20 0 37 14 278 829 309 165 659 238 132 597 148 776 423 208 260 314 111 30 270 100

MF SF 0 24 3 32 2 42 15 33 24 29 0 36 0 31 0 33 44 260

2010 TH 7 18 6 8 19 6 18 6 88

MF SF 2 22 60 26 8 42 0 28 0 39 4 34 0 38 2 35 76 264

2011 TH 0 0 10 26 14 18 12 21 101

MF 4 20 180 3 44 0 48 2 301

Remodeling Permits: Additions City of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 8 - Year Table 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost Jan. 13 177,199 8 119,859 19 333,000 7 87,400 9 1,364,460 Feb. 11 331,083 14 180,030 13 426,676 4 314,300 9 141,600 March 43 704,532 36 382,380 34 613,750 33 1,283,155 36 589,154 April 72 688,396 80 948,241 52 560,472 56 539,511 62 1,208,366 May 65 1,016,506 54 436,403 57 907,924 55 818,301 52 809,323 June 71 697,258 68 900,974 59 520,942 62 481,374 19 543,997 July 68 1,460,283 51 642,118 49 645,103 46 728,615 11 212,984 August 51 778,738 49 1,628,700 44 433,967 56 807,215 13 583,602 Total 394 5,853,995 360 5,238,705 327 4,441,834 319 5,059,871 211 5,453,486 Avg. Cost 14,858 14,552 13,584 15,862 25,846

2009 2010 2011 Cost # Cost # Cost 2 52,000 6 152,980 3 80,100 5 125,240 3 99,500 7 178,700 10 206,900 11 317,000 18 452,005 10 198,413 19 706,474 15 908,366 9 183,000 9 148,500 20 340,080 14 297,872 12 460,740 16 603,388 17 554,070 15 697,500 9 248,618 8 244,470 11 219,300 12 478,200 75 1,861,965 86 2,801,994 100 3,289,457 24,826 32,581 32,895

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Jan. Feb. March April May June July August Total Avg. Cost

2004 Cost 66 699,013 71 731,756 102 923,393 110 1,331,907 74 596,198 90 759,157 87 843,366 98 836,485 698 6,721,275 9,629

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# 68 67 109 99 86 91 86 91 697

2005 Cost 774,591 910,004 1,213,341 883,165 675,079 675,834 736,801 577,553 6,446,368 9,249

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2006 Cost 1,007,372 967,125 1,147,674 706,214 1,042,668 985,229 1,072,119 433,967 7,362,368 10,254

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88 78 107 88 115 97 117 110 800

2007 2008 Cost # Cost 1,163,863 81 907,619 909,207 76 947,505 1,280,089 89 800,412 1,031,776 82 877,275 1,578,971 79 723,878 736,760 76 662,915 1,258,848 77 1,143,624 1,138,598 92 1,264,374 9,098,112 652 7,327,602 11,373 11,239

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2009 Cost 784,232 706,588 946,927 813,112 617,270 766,615 1,172,764 790,319 6,597,827 10,456

2010 Cost 57 502,454 69 600,743 125 1,229,150 154 1,386,859 124 931,223 117 754,480 161 1,181,825 119 1,006,147 926 7,592,881 8,200

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2011 Cost 69 988,395 79 893,584 104 900,086 133 1,292,245 111 946,242 112 819,225 99 1,104,259 129 1,032,748 836 7,976,784 9,542

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