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The LINCOLN BUSINESS BUILDER December 2010 Published monthly by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln Volume 47 No. 12

Good times at Santa Cop

Join us for a

See more photos on pages 16-20 or online at www.hbal.org/ formembers/ gallery

Murder Mystery

“I’ll Be Homicidal for Christmas” by Upstage Productions

Thursday, December 2, 2010 Social First Act Dinner

6:30-7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Hillcrest Country Club 9401 East “O” Street

Cost: $35 per person RSVP to info@hbal.org or 423-4225

Don’t Miss Out on the Fun!!

How It Works As the guests arrive, some will be asked to play a character, complete with a name, occupation, and motive for murder. You’ll be encouraged to mingle and become familiar with everyone’s new names and identities. When everyone has arrived, you’ll be seated for the first act. As the show progresses, you’ll meet all of the characters the professional actors portray, and some of the main characters in the audience. Once the murder is revealed, the actors unearth a nest of clues, and, with the help of the guests, begin to work at finding a solution. By the third act, the audience is encouraged to question the actors, with the hopes of discovering who dunnit.

President’s Message Upcoming Events Nebraska Certified Green Builder Workshop Home & Garden Show International Builders Show HBAL Mailbox Member News Dolls vs. Wheels Coat Drive Financial Column Step by Step Political Action Honor Society

Contents 3 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 8 9 10-11 12

General Membership Meeting 14 Window Replacement 15 Santa Cop 16-20 Year in Review 22-23 Directory Changes 24 New Members 24 Cancellations 24 Renewals 25 Directory Advertising 26 Area Code 402/531 Relief Plan 27 2011 Home Show Exhibitors 28-29 Sporting Clay Shoot

We have more fun events coming up soon! See pages 4 and 5 for information regarding HBAL’s upcoming events!

2011 Home & Garden Show February 10-13

Contact the HBAL office at 423-4225 to reserve your booth today!

Find the Frog! Find this guy in the Lincoln Business Builder and be the third person to call HBAL (423-4225) with his location and your meal at the next General Membership Meeting is on us! Congratulations to Herb Reese, Reese Construction, Inc. on finding the frog last month! 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.

President’s Message

December 2010 Vol. 47, No. 12

President’s Message

Home Builders Association of Lincoln

Mike Rezac, HBAL President

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. Nadine Condello Jennie Korth

Publisher

Editor, Photographer, Design

Executive Committee

Mike Rezac, President Lois Hartzell, GMB, CGP, President Elect Dan Klein, Sr., 1st Vice President Perry Haralson, 2nd Vice President Dan Walker, Secretary Bob Bryant, Treasurer Mike Benker, GMB, CGR, CAPS, CGP, Immediate Past President Nadine S. Condello, Executive Vice President

Board of Directors

Tom Artz, Brad Becker, Eric Hoke, Justin Johnson, Mike Kinning, Matt Kleinschmit, Ken Koch, Mike May, Brock Peters, Chuck Pfenning, Ken Svoboda, Jeff White

Remodelers Council

Lori Pippitt, CKD, CGR, CAPS

National Directors

Mike Benker, GMB, CGR, CAPS, CGP Steve Fulton Mike Goings, CGP Allen Barber, Alternate Lois Hartzell, GMB, CGP, Alternate Mike Rezac, Alternate

National Life Directors

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

Past Presidents

Jerry Boyce, Rick Krueger, Dan Kubr, Donn Mann, Sam Manzitto, Roger Reynolds, CGR, CAPS, Greg Shinaut, CGP, Ken Westerhold

HBAL Staff

Kayla Harrison, Jennie Korth & Laure Husmann

Our November general membership meeting speaker, Police Chief Tom Casady, gave an interesting talk about what their department is doing to prevent crime. Chief Casady’s interest in new technology should help us keep Lincoln’s streets safer. HBAL continues to be strong, compared to many building associations throughout the country. We can attribute that to a lot of very dedicated members who continue to fight for affordable housing and choices of where to build and live. We owe a debt of gratitude to our members serving on the City’s Codes Study Task Force, the Comp Plan update and the residential sprinkler task force. The many hours they volunteer benefits the entire industry. Thank you! In the meantime, our members still have time to enjoy the many events we sponsor such as golfing, sporting clay shoot and the March chili cook-off.

“HBAL continues to be strong, compared to many building associations throughout the country.”

Make your reservations to attend the Murder Mystery holiday party at Hillcrest Country Club on Thursday, December 2, 2010. Last year, I attended a similar murder mystery party and thought it was so much fun, I asked that we feature it as our Christmas party entertainment. You will enjoy it as you try to figure out “who done it.” During these turbulent economic times, Lincoln still has much to be thankful for, although we sometimes tend to forget as we struggle with this very unusual housing market. May your family be blessed at this holiday season. Merry Christmas!

Better Management of Construction, Renovation, and Demolition Materials Many of the waste materials generated from housing construction can be reused, refurbished, or recycled into usable products. Salvage useful materials - Instead of creating a pile of mixed materials when renovating or building your home, consider separating and salvaging useful materials, including lumber, fixtures, hardware, and appliances. One way to do this for an existing home is through deconstruction, the systematic and careful removal of materials from structures for reuse or recycling. Outlets are available in many areas to collect or purchase used and salvaged building materials, and some nonprofit organizations also accept used building materials.

Recycle - Many home components can be recycled where markets exist: • Wood can be recycled into reclaimed or composite wood products such as furniture and plastic/wood-composite decks, as well as mulch and other products. (Note: wood from decks, roofing or other outdoor applications was likely treated with chromated copper arsenate (CCA), a hazardous substance, and should be disposed, NOT reused, recycled or burned.) • Asphalt, concrete, and rubble These materials can be recycled into aggregate or new asphalt and concrete products. • Metals, including steel, copper, and brass, are valuable commodities to recycle.

Information from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency website

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Upcoming Events | Nebraska Certified Green Builder Workshop

Calendar of Events Dec. 1

Dec. 2

Remodelers Council Holiday Party 11:30 a.m. • Cost: $12.00 per person Lunch at Las Margaritas (2700 Jamie Lane • South of Pine Lake Road) HBAL Murder Myster y Christmas Party “I’ll Be Homicidal for Christmas” Social 6:30 p.m., First Act 7:00 p.m., Dinner 7:30 p.m. Cost: $35 per person Hillcrest Country Club • 9401 East O Street

Dec. 9

Board of Directors 11:00 a.m. Wilderness Lodge

Dec. 24

Christmas Eve HBAL Office Closed

Dec. 31

New Year’s Eve HBAL Office Closed

Jan. 10

HBAL Installation & Awards Banquet 6:00 p.m. Social • 7:00 p.m. Dinner Nebraska Champions Club

BUILDING GREEN Keeping Nebraska and YOU in the Green “Nebraska Certified Green Builder” Workshop Open to all who are interested in Green A prerequisite to membership to the NSHBA Green Build Council

December 10, 2011 8:30 – 3:30 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 RSVP to Greg Shinaut greg.shinaut@blackhillscorp.com 4  Lincoln Business Builder

HBAL Installation & Awards Banquet Monday, January 10, 2011 6:00 p.m. - Social • 7:00 p.m. - Dinner Nebraska Champions Club 707 Stadium Drive

free parking in the Champions Club parking lot

Cost - $20 per person (No shows will be billed) Send your RSVP by January 4 to info@hbal.org or call 423-4225.

HBAL Chili Cookoff Monday, March 14, 2011

Shrine Center

1050 Saltillo Road (Hwy 77 & Saltillo Road) It’s time to form a team, get out the cookbook and start planning your red hot chili booth at our Third Annual Chili Cookoff. Let’s have some fun, eat some chili and win some super prizes. Does your company think it can make the best chili this side of El Paso? Now’s the time to prove it. Contact the HBAL office at 423-4225 if you want to be a part of the committee or if you want a booth. More details will follow in the next Lincoln Business Builder.

You don’t have to be from Texas to make great chili!

Home & Garden Show | IBS | HBAL Mailbox

2011 Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show Exhibitor contracts for the Home Show were mailed to HBAL members the week of July 12. Be sure to submit your contract for booth space early as space will fill up fast! See pages 28-29 for a current list of exhibitors. Exhibitor contracts can also be found online at

www.HBAL.org/public/hgs

2011 International Builders’ Show

Orlando Convention Center January 12-15 Why you should plan to attend the 2011 IBS... “The show is a great motivator!” “You can never learn so much in one venue as you can at IBS.”

HBAL Mailbox Dear Friend of the Center for People in Need: Thank you for your donation of wooden tool boxes, blocks and coloring books and crayons. Every year you help so many children have a very Merry Christmas. Many thanks, Beatty Brasch Executive Director Center for People in Need • • • • • • • To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of the Eastmont Towers Retirement Community residents, I want to thank you for your wonderful ornaments and gifts. I know it took lots of planning and preparing for this project and we greatly appreciate it. I believe it is so important to teach the lesson of giving, not only at this time of year, but always and it is apparent that these children have been taught well. We thank you again for your thoughtfulness and your caring attitude. Wishing you all the best, Tina Tyler Program & Events Coordinator Eastmont Towers Community

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The International Builders’ Show (IBS) is the largest annual building industry tradeshow in the country. It’s the place to see and discuss the hottest products on the market and network with your friends and professional colleagues. On top of that, IBS offers more than 175 educational sessions taught by industry experts. Because this show is so large, it can be a lot to take in. To make the IBS less overwhelming, please visit the event website at www.buildersshow.com to find resources available to you to better plan your show experience. Nebraska’s official hotel is Staybridge Suites Orlando on International Drive. Reserve a room when you register for IBS online. Get the “Early Bird” fee when you register by December 10, 2010! *Full Registration (4 days) - NAHB Member - First-Time Attendee

$295 $100

- Non-Member

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*Includes admittance to 175+ educational programs and access to the exhibit floor from Wednesday, January 12 to Saturday, January 15, 2011. Non-refundable after December 10, 2010.

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Member News

MEMBER NEWS Thinking of You... Our sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Duane Reiner, who passed away on November 14, 2010. He was a former member of the Home Builders Association of Lincoln and served on the Board of Directors from 1991-98.

American National Bank Names Grosshans to Vice President

American National Bank and Peoples National Bank have appointed Kurt Grosshans to vice president of commercial lending serving the Lincoln market. He will be located at the American National Bank branch at 3801 VerMaas Place in Lincoln and will work to expand lending services in that market.

Pictured are past HBAL presidents Joe Hampton (1961), Harlan Dutton (1957), Duane Larson (1968) and Les Lindburg (1967).

Grosshans is a graduate of the University of NebraskaLincoln, and is a long-time member of the Lincoln community and financial services industry. Grosshans brings to American National Bank more than 35 years of experience in commercial and industrial lending as well as commercial owner-occupied and investment real estate. He has been involved in community projects including the Lincoln Paint-A-Thon, Habitat for Humanity and the Lincoln Home Builders Association, and is on the board of Midwest Housing Initiatives.

Ohmberger, Sasek Installed for 2011

Pat Ohmberger of HOME Real Estate was installed as the Nebraska REALTORS® Association 2011 President on September 9th. The Inaugural was held at the Grand Manse in downtown Lincoln in conclusion of the Fall Meetings. Judy Sasek of Woods Bros. Realty was also installed as President of the REALTORS® Association of Lincoln for 2011. The 91st Annual Installation and Awards Banquet was held October 12 at the Country Club of Lincoln. Congratulations Pat & Judy!

Membership Contest Winner Congratulations to Mark Bartolome, BK Restoration & Remodeling! Mark was the lucky winner of the Huskers vs. Colorado Football Tickets as part of our latest membership contest. Thanks to everyone who brought in new members and to John Hoppe, Jr. for donating the tickets! 6  Lincoln Business Builder

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Celebrating 30 Years!

Dolls vs. Wheels

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Dolls Current Standings 17

Wheels 12

Once again, we are sponsoring our Dolls of HBAL vs. Toys with Wheels. In 2009, we collected 109 dolls, 96 toys with wheels and 28 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 423-4251 or mail to HBAL, 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C, Lincoln, NE 68516

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Coat Drive

Annual Coat Drive

Builder and Banker?

Thanks to everyone who donated coats for this year’s coat drive. Dan Loeck John Hoppe, Jr. Mark Aksamit Kim & Keith Jahde Fred Hoke

Linda & Jerry Boyce Tom Harrison Erin & Shawn Magnussen & Family John & Kayla Harrison & Family

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A special thanks to Andrew Shellpeper for taking the donated coats to the City Mission. Andrew grew up in Lincoln, is a Senior at UNL and is president of the UNL NAHB Student Chapter.

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Financial Column

Working During Retirement By John Oestreich, Waddell & Reed Planning on working during retirement? If so, you’re not alone. An increasing number of employees nearing retirement plan to work at least some period of time during their retirement years.

Why work during retirement?

Obviously, if you work during retirement, you’ll be earning money and relying less on your retirement savings--leaving more to potentially grow for the future and making your savings last longer. If you continue to work, you may also have access to affordable health care, as more and more employers are offering this important benefit to part-time employees. But there are also non-economic reasons for working during retirement. Many retirees work for personal fulfillment--to stay mentally and physically active, to enjoy the social benefits of working, and to try their hand at something new--the reasons are as varied as the number of retirees.

How will working affect Social Security?

If you work after you start receiving Social Security retirement benefits, your earnings may affect the amount of your benefit check. Your monthly benefit is based on your lifetime earnings. When you become entitled to retirement benefits at age 62, the Social Security Administration calculates your primary insurance amount (PIA), upon which your retirement benefit will be based. Your PIA is recalculated annually if you have any new earnings that might increase your benefit. So if you continue to work after you start receiving retirement benefits, these earnings may increase your PIA and thus your future Social Security retirement benefit. But working may also cause a reduction in your current benefit. If you’ve reached full retirement age (65 to 67, depending on when you were born), you don’t need to worry about this-- you can earn as much as you want without affecting your Social Security retirement benefit. If you haven’t yet reached full retirement age, $1 in benefits will be withheld for every $2 you earn over the annual earnings limit ($14,160 in 2010). A special rule applies in your first year of Social Security retirement--you’ll get your full benefit for any month you earn less than one-twelfth of the annual earnings limit, regardless of how much you earn during the entire year. A higher earnings limit applies in the year you reach full retirement age. If you earn more than this higher limit ($37,680 in 2010), $1 in benefits will be withheld for every $3 you earn over that amount, until the month you reach full retirement age--then you’ll get

your full benefit no matter how much you earn. (If your current benefit is reduced because of excess earnings, you may be entitled to an upward adjustment in your benefit once you reach full retirement age.) Not all income reduces your Social Security benefit. In general, Social Security only takes into account wages you’ve earned as an employee, net earnings from self-employment and other types of work-related income, such as bonuses, commissions, and fees. Pensions, annuities, IRA distributions, and investment income won’t reduce your benefit. Also, keep in mind that working may enable you to put off receiving your Social Security benefit until a later date. In general, the later you begin receiving benefit payments, the greater your benefit will be. Whether delaying the start of Social Security benefits is the right decision for you, however, depends on your personal circumstances. One last important point to consider: in general, your Social Security benefit won’t be subject to federal income tax if that’s the only income you receive during the year. But if you work during retirement (or receive any other taxable income or tax-exempt interest), a portion of your benefit may become taxable. IRS Publication 915 has a worksheet that can help you determine whether any part of your Social Security benefit is subject to federal income tax.

work on a part-time basis while accessing all or part of your pension benefit. Federal law encourages these phased retirement programs by allowing pension plans to start paying benefits once you reach age 62, even if you’re still working and haven’t yet reached the plan’s normal retirement age. If your pension plan calculates benefits using final average pay, be sure to discuss with your plan administrator how your particular benefit might be affected by the decision to work part-time. In some cases, reducing your hours at the end of your career could reduce your final average pay, resulting in a smaller benefit than you might otherwise have received.

How will working affect my health benefits?

Many individuals work during retirement to keep their medical coverage. If working during retirement for you means moving from full-time to part-time, it’s important that you fully understand how that decision will impact your medical benefits. Some employers, especially those with phased retirement programs, offer medical coverage to part-time employees. But other employers don’t, or require that you work a minimum number of hours to be benefits eligible. If your employer doesn’t offer medical benefits to part-time employees, you’ll need to look for coverage elsewhere. If you’re married, the obvious option is coverage under your spouse’s health plan, if your spouse works and has

coverage available. If not, you may be eligible for COBRA coverage. COBRA is a federal law that allows you to continue receiving medical benefits under your employer’s plan for some period of time, usually for 18 months, after a qualifying event (including loss of coverage due to a reduction in hours). But it’s expensive--you typically have to pay the full premium yourself, plus a 2% administrative fee. (COBRA doesn’t apply to employers who have fewer than 20 employees.) Another option is private health insurance, but that will also be very expensive. Of course, once you turn 65, you’ll be eligible for Medicare. You’ll want to contact the Social Security Administration approximately three months before your 65th birthday to discuss your options. If you have private or employer-sponsored health insurance, talk to your benefits administrator or insurance representative before enrolling in Medicare to find out how your current health insurance fits in with Medicare. This 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 advice. Please consult with your tax, legal and financial advisor prior to making financial decisions. ©2010 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.

How will working affect my pension?

If you work for someone other than your original employer, your pension benefit won’t be impacted at all--you can work, receive a salary from your new employer, and also receive your pension benefit from your original employer. But if you continue to work past your normal retirement date for the same employer, or if you retire and then return to work for that employer, you need to understand how your pension will be impacted. Some plans will allow you to start receiving your pension benefit once you reach the plan’s normal retirement age, even if you continue to work. Other plans will suspend your pension benefit if you work beyond your normal retirement date, but will actuarially increase your payment when benefits resume to account for the period of time benefits were suspended. Still other plans will suspend your benefit for any month you work more than 40 hours, and will not provide any actuarial increase--in effect, you’ll forfeit your benefit for any month you work more than 40 hours. Some plans provide yet another option--”phased retirement.” These programs allow you to continue to

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Step by Step

2011 Remodelers Council Officers Chair

Jenny Samek

Briggs, Inc. of Lincoln

Vice Chair

Molly Johnson

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Published by the Remodelers Council of Lincoln • December 2010

Chairperson’s Message by Lori Pippitt

The Holiday season is in full swing! I hope all of you consider giving back to the community via one of our many charitable projects. The Remodelers Council will be collecting new sets of Hats and Mittens/Gloves at the Christmas Party to donate to a local school. You may also bring them (or a Doll or Toy with Wheels) to the HBAL office until December 15. The Remodelers’ Christmas Party will be December 1 at Las Margaritas. Come help us celebrate “South of the Border” style! Where has the time gone? It seems like just yesterday that I was asked if I would be willing to be the Remodelers Council Chair. It has been a wonderful two years and I have gained so much by serving in this position. I really had no idea how many things HBAL is involved in and how active they are at the government level. In addition, I was able to get to know our members much better and even meet some whom I hadn’t known before. Here in Lincoln we are so fortunate to have such a strong and supportive HBAL! I am still shocked that other cities do not support having a Remodelers Council and actually see it as a competing organization instead of a way to draw in new members and keep up current membership. It has been a fun and educational two years serving as the Chair and on the HBAL Board. It is something I would recommend to anyone who wants to be more involved. I would like to Thank Kayla, Jennie and Nadine for all their help with ideas, proof reading and support. Also, Mike Benker and Mike Rezac for giving me guidance while on the HBAL Board and keeping me “in line.” (ha ha) I look forward to staying involved and being able to socialize a little more at the meetings with our growing membership! Happy Holidays! Lori Pippitt, CKD, CGR, CAPS

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Secretary

Erin Magnussen

Reese Construction, Inc.

Remodelers Council

South of the Border Christmas Party

Wednesday, December 1, 2010 11:30 a.m. Las Margaritas

27th & Jamie Lane

(South of Pine Lake Road)

Cost: $12 per person This year instead of a gift exchange or a food drive we thought it would be GREAT to help out a local school with a donation of new hats and gloves/mittens which could be handed out by the teachers to students who need them. Please consider donating as these items can make a world of difference as the days get colder. Matching sets of hats/gloves/mittens can be purchased inexpensively at dollar stores or big box stores.

Please RSVP to info@hbal.org or 423-4225 by November 29. Be sure to indicate lunch selection and choice of beef or chicken for each attendee. Lunch Options*: Enchiladas or Tacos or Burrito or Taco Salad *Please also indicate whether you would like Beef or Chicken.

Step by Step

EPA Certifies 511,000 Lead-Safe Renovators, Launches Consumer Awareness Magazine Ads

The EPA is in the midst of a two-month magazine ad campaign promoting the need to use certified lead-safe remodelers in homes built before 1978.

After a somewhat slow start because of a lack of certified trainers and training facilities, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has now certified more than 511,000 trained lead-safe renovators and 64,000 remodeling firms to date, putting them in compliance with the Lead: Renovation, Repair, and Painting rule enacted earlier this year, agency officials told NAHB during a meeting at the National Housing Center on Nov. 4. The agency also reported that it has stepped up its campaign to inform consumers of the need to use certified remodelers when remodeling homes built before 1978. Until initiating a two-month advertising campaign in October involving more than 200 magazines including Parents, Parenting, Forbes and Money, the EPA primarily relied upon radio-based public service announcements and consumer-oriented fact sheets to inform consumers about the need to use certified professionals. Under the lead paint rule, remodelers, window installers and other contractors who work in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities must be certified and use lead-safe work practices unless those homes are tested and found to be free of any lead paint. They also must conduct consumer education and verify the clean-up on projects that disturb lead paint in these buildings. To date, 410 EPA-approved training providers have taught about 23,000 lead training courses. About half the trainers can travel to home builders associations, conferences or other opportunities to teach remodelers the necessary coursework. Another 27 trainers have been approved to provide the required six hours of classroom training online. Two hours of hands-on training are also required for certification. EPA officials also noted that Alabama, Georgia, Washington and the District of Columbia are in the process of adopting their own lead paint rule and becoming authorized by the EPA. They will join Wisconsin, Iowa, North Carolina, Mississippi, Kansas, Rhode Island, Utah, Oregon and Massachusetts, which have had their programs authorized by the EPA.

Test Kits Continue to Fall Short

EPA officials reiterated that the agency had no plans to discontinue using its inaccurate lead paint test kits. The two EPA-recognized test kits — D-Lead and LeadCheck — are too sensitive and test positive for lead below the federal lead hazard level of .05 mcg. Since the test kits were first approved, NAHB has expressed concern that they can raise the cost of renovation and repair for home owners because remodelers will employ lead-safe

work practices unnecessarily when the kit has found lead at levels less than those deemed actionable under federal health standards.

Home Owners Ignore Lead Paint Rule

During the meeting, NAHB raised remodelers’ concerns that many consumers — especially those home owners without children living in their household — were ignoring the lead paint rule and hiring uncertified contractors for their remodeling and renovation needs. EPA officials acknowledged the problem and indicated that the agency will explore new consumer messaging to emphasize the need and legal requirement to follow the rule. For samples of the EPA’s lead rule print ads, public service announcements and fact sheets, visit the EPA Lead-Safe Certification Program Outreach to Consumers webpage. For general EPA information on the lead paint rule, visit www.epa.gov/getleadsafe. For more information about the lead rule, visit www.nahb.org/leadpaint; or e-mail Matt Watkins at NAHB, or call him at 800-368-5242 x8327.

NAHB Testifies Before Sentate on Burden of Lead Regulation

NAHB again told Senate leaders this week that the EPA’s lead paint regulations that apply to all jobs in homes built before 1978 need to be fixed – sooner rather than later.

EPA’s rules continue to “negatively impact small businesses that are dutifully trying to comply,” NAHB said in comments delivered to the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship last week. “During a time when unemployment tops 21% in the construction industry, heavily dominated by small businesses, it is inconceivable that EPA has subverted nearly every possible tool that remodelers have to help ensure their compliance with something as important as the Renovation, Repair and Painting rule. . .. EPA is redesigning the RRP into a regulatory nightmare that will essentially discourage critical efficiency upgrades and increase costs for older homes.” NAHB asked the committee to join us in opposing the upcoming clearance testing proposal, require EPA to undertake a rulemaking and new economic analysis to demonstrate the full cost of compliance now that there is no qualifying test kit, and restore the ‘opt out’ provision for homeowners without small children. These changes, NAHB said, allow small business members to “return to work and help consumers save energy and improve the value and efficiency of their largest store of personal wealth: their home.” E-mail Elizabeth Odina at NAHB or call her at 800-368-5242 x8570 with questions. 11  Lincoln Business Builder

Political Action Honor Society

Political Action Honor Society Purpose: This honor society is for the entire membership of HBAL. No recognition is given in the point chart for past achievement since the basic concept is one of an ongoing political involvement each year. It is the intention of PAHS to reward those members who are actively participating in political functions. It is designed to promote participation and achievement among a large segment of our membership. This program is designed to raise political awareness and bring credit to the home building industry. Qualification: To maintain membership in HBAL’s PAHS, members must re-qualify each year by obtaining 100 points. The qualification period for membership and recognition is January 1-December 31 each year. This is a yearly qualification for all levels of political involvement (city/ county/state). The program is based on the honor system, with each member completing an annual application which outlines his/her total point accumulation each year. This application must be submitted to the HBAL office for review no later than December 15 each year. Name: __________________________________________________ Company: ____________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________ Phone:_______________________________________________________

MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITY

POLITICAL ACTIVITY

HBAL President................................................................(40 points) ____

Any public office holder..................................................(100 points) ____

Officer/Director/GAC chairperson . ..................................(20 points) ____

Candidate for public office............................................... (60 points) ____

Government Affairs Committee member ........................ (10 points) ____

Committee member for a political candidate ...................(30 points) ____

Presentation on behalf of HBAL to any governing body . ..(5 points) ____

Holding position on governing or regulatory body ...........(30 points) ____

Individual HBAL census data kept up to date.....................(2 points) ____ or company employees= census kept up to date ............(10 points) ____

Hosting a candidate’s fundraiser .....................................(20 points) ____

2 points each (10 maximum) for membership in other community groups ......................................................(total) ____

10 points for each $250 donated to HOMEPAC or political candidates . ............................................................(total) ____ 10 points for each $250 fundraising acquired from others ......(total) ____

2 points each to speak before community groups on behalf of HBAL ........................................................................(total) ____

Voting for HBAL’s entire slate of candidates/issues ........(10 points) ____

2 points for each NSHBA/NAHB meeting attended . ............. (total) ____

5 points for each hour of candidate phone bank calling or walking a candidate’s district ...................................................(total) ____

2 points for each NSHBA/NAHB active committee membership . ...........................................................................(total) ____

2 points for each hour of placing candidate’s yard signs . .......(total) ____

2 points each for HBAL logo on business card, yard signs, billboards or other advertising . .............................(total) ____

1 point for each HBAL, NSHBA, NAHB call to action response . ................................................................................(total) ____

1 point for each general membership meeting attended..........(total) ____

Misc. – call HBAL for ruling/points............................................(total) ____

10 points for each new member signed up .............................(total) ____

Subtotal of Political Activity points earned:........................(subtotal)_____

Maximum of 50 points from this column . ........................(subtotal) _____

TOTAL POINTS NEEDED: 100 -- TOTAL POINTS EARNED: ______ I hereby acknowledge that the above information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Signature of Applicant: ______________________________________________ Date: ______________________

____Approved by Govt. Affairs Committee ____Denied by Govt. Affairs Committee

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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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General Membership Meeting

November General Membership Meeting & Election Night Monday, November 8, 2010 Police Chief Tom 3 Casady speaks about

changes in technology and how it benefits the Lincoln Police Department. Dan Walker, 4 Mutual of Omaha Bank, and Roger Reynolds, Reynolds Design & Remodeling

President Mike 3 Rezac, Rezac

Construction, Inc. awards Jerry Boyce, Boyce Construction, Inc., with a Spike Award.

Lois Hartzell, 4 Vistar Homes, and Perry Haralson, Cornhusker Bank 14 ď ´ Lincoln Business Builder

5SCC-Milford Students, Zach Dai and Austin Stoltenberg

Window Replacement

Window Replacement Memo from Building and Safety

West Gate Bank is Lincoln’s Bank

for Mortgage and

Construction Loans

To:

Contractors, homeowners, window installers

An addendum was made to the window replacement policy of November 2009. The addendum may be found in its entirety at:

http://lincoln.ne.gov/city/build/policy/B/B-025.html

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

In order to verify compliance to our window replacement policy, this department requires the actual clear opening dimensions (width and height) of the replacement window in sleeping rooms be provided with the building permit application. (Clear opening is the window in its maximum open position.) This is a life-safety issue. Every opportunity to install a legal egress window in the existing rough opening must be exercised. When in doubt, please contact a building inspector for help determining the best course of action.

LincoLn’s Bank

Camherdz Services Corporation Painting

Interior, Exterior, Commercial, Residential New, Repaint

Decks

Power Washing, Staining

Floors

Sealers, Epoxies, Urethanes

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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 15  Lincoln Business Builder

Santa Cop

Santa Cop Project • November 6, 2010

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Santa Cop

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Santa Cop

Santa Cop Volunteers

Mark Aksamit - Earl Carter Lumber Co. Lincoln Southeast Reserve Cheer Squad Doug & Jenifer Alberts - Alberts Painting Brooke Barrow Emma Alberts Chloe DeCoito Ian Alberts Morgan Dilbeck Patti & James Allen - Mutual of Omaha Bank Madi Farlin Melanie Anderson - Mutual of Omaha Bank Callie Holt Nancy Barrow - Brester Construction, Inc. Brooklyn Hubert Mike Benker - Excite! Builders, Inc. Breann Johnston Ethan Benker Paige Nissen Shari & Mike Boshart - Northeast High School Dan Loeck - Loeck Designs Linda Boyce - Boyce Construction, Inc. Wyatt Haertel Brooklyn Danhauer Sam Mays Talan Danhauer Christian Quitmeyer Jim Christo - Christo Design Build, Inc. Nadine Condello - HBAL Kayla Condello Marlene Condello d Erin Magnussen - Reese Construction Logan Magnussen Bob Hampel f Jerry Maher - Mahris Custom Homes Noah Hampel Sam Manzitto - Manzitto Bros. Residential & Commercial Construction Megan McKeegan Karly & Ty Martin - Mutual of Omaha Bank Isaac Wilson Kira & Adam Matzner - Mutual of Omaha Bank f Barb & Jeff McClellan - Nebraska Land Title and Abstract f Mitch McClellan f d Hunter McClellan e Ashley Muenchau Joe McKee - McKee Construction, Inc. Cory McKee Gary McKinstry - Millard Lumber d Duane Mundt - Hampton Enterprises, Inc. Rachel Mundt

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North Star Skills USA Michael Dang Carly Faller Jordan Harper Shala Hoang Kasie Lehn Eric Lockert Eli Lockert Khanh Mai Adam Meirose Sarah Nguyen Huong Nguyen Van Nguyen Carley Warner Lori Pippitt - Lincoln Cabinet Dave Rainforth - SCC-Milford Katie Christie Michael DeJonge Jim Harrison Travis Kaslon Jose Lopez Ryan Rocha

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Bob Freese - Northeast High School Ron Fricke - Raynor Doors Of Nebraska Bob Gabriel - Nebraska Building Products Samantha Gallegos - Southeast High School Stan Haas - Lincoln Public Schools John & Kayla Harrison - Harrison Roofing/HBAL Jack Harrison Tom Harrison - The Frontier Group Lois Hartzell - Vistar Homes, Inc. Bernie Heier - County Commissioner Delrae Hirschman - Delrae Designs Vicky Hundt - Detail by Design Mark Hunzeker - Baylor, Evnen, Curtiss, Grimit & Witt, LLP Eric Knoll - Northeast High School Ken & Karen Koch - Ken Koch Design - Drafting Mitch Koch Ian Koch Jennie Korth - HBAL John Lay - Quality First Drywall, Inc.

Santa Cop

Jason Reed - Reese Construction Roger Reynolds - Reynolds Design & Remodeling Tyler Reynolds Deb Schorr - County Commissioner Jeff Smith - Quality First Drywall, Inc. Bob Stevens Shawn Stranathan - Nebraska Building Products Ken Svoboda - Ray’s Lawn & Home Care Kristin Tabor - Detail by Design Tyler Tuttle - Northeast High School UNL NAHB Student Chapter Spencer Edwards d Ashley Meirose Caleb Swanson Dan Walker - Mutual of Omaha Bank Ken Westerhold - K-West Construction Bob White - Northeast High School Jeff White - Aqua Systems Ian White Isaac White f Eli White Ellie White Roger & Kathy Williams - Shine-a-Blind Nebraska, Inc. Bob Workman - County Commissioner

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Thank you to all of our volunteers and contributors who help make this project a success! e Note: If we’ve left you off the list, please contact HBAL at 423-4225 and we will include you in next month’s Lincoln Business Builder.

StoneS, BrickS, Stucco, & More 14981 Grover Street oMaha, ne 68144 phone:

402-510-1799

Baltazar@BaltazarSStoneSaleS.coM www.BaltazarSStoneSaleS.coM

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

APOLLO STEEL COMPANY Fabricating The Future of Nebraska 7200 Amanda Road, Lincoln, NE 68507 Phone: 402-466-8587 • Fax: 402-466-0594 19  Lincoln Business Builder

Santa Cop

Special Thanks to... - Delrae Hirschman for making the ornaments for the kids project. - Dan Klein, Sr., Millard Lumber, Inc. and Earl Carter Lumber Co. for donating and cutting the material prior to assembly. - Central Lumber Sales for donating materials. - Doug Alberts for painting. - Pittsburgh Paints for providing the laquer. - Shawn Stranathan and Bob Gabriel for transporting the tool boxes to the Center for People in Need. - Aqua Systems for donating water. - Lois Hartzell for providing lunch. - Ken Westerhold for helping Santa Claus make the trip to Lincoln all the way from the South Pole. - CVS Pharmacy for the discounted crayons. - Cowley Distributing for donating the coloring books.

Contributors

Santa Cop Committee Sam Manzitto Herb Reese Duane Mundt Lois Hartzell Delrae Hirschman

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Dan Walker Nadine Condello Gary McKinstry Mark Aksamit

Bielenberg Builders, Inc. General Membership Meeting Goings Homes, Inc. Tom Harrison Hoppe Homes, LP John Hoppe, Jr. Kimberly & Keith Jahde Lincoln Cabinet Chuck & Rita Pfenning Rels Title Steve Peregrine Union Bank & Trust Co. Union Title Company

$100 $616.50 $25 $50 $25 $100 $20 $50 $25 $50 $20 $250 $50

www.murphytractor.com 21 ď ´ Lincoln Business Builder

Year in Review

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Year in Review

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Directory Changes | New Members | Cancellations

Directory Changes Address Changes: • New address for Nebraska Propane Gas Association is 301 S. 12th Street, Ste. 140, Lincoln, NE 68508. • New address for Goings Homes, Inc. is 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. F, Lincoln, NE 68516. • New address for Salt Valley Customs is 3841 N. 42nd Street, Lincoln, NE 68504-1213. • New address for A Pause for Paws is 5034 Old Cheney Road, Lincoln, NE 68516. Email Changes: • New email address for Ray’s Remodeling is ks34918@windstream.net. Website Changes: • New website for K-West Construction is www.kwestconstruction.com. Member Changes: • New primary contact at Earl Carter Lumber Co. is Mark Aksamit. • New affiliate contact at Earl Carter Lumber Co. is Dan Stahr. Phone: 402-435-3544. Email: dans@earlcarterlumber.com. • Deb Ahlstedt and Colby Washburn, Interiors Joan and Associates, are no longer affiliate contacts. • New primary contact at City Bank & Trust Co. is Brian Kamler. Email: bkamler@citybankandtrust.com.

It's the LOCAL Web!

Welcome New Members RH Design

Principal: Ron Hansen 3223 Dudley Street, Lincoln, NE 68503 Phone: 402-610-2267 Email: rhdesign@neb.rr.com Website: rhdesign.webs.com Sponsor: Mike Rezac, Rezac Construction, Inc. Why I joined HBAL: To network and expand my business.

SERVPRO of Lincoln Principal: Doug Wurster

3800 Touzalin Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68507 Phone: 402-466-4004 Fax: 402-466-4051 Email: servpro@servprooflincoln.com Website: www.servprolincoln.com Sponsor: Mark Bartolome, BK Restoration & Remodeling Why I joined HBAL: To network with members and form mutually beneficial relationships. What I hope to get out of my membership: Meeting other service-oriented individuals to refer business to. Company Information: The company was started in 2000 and is the only company in Nebraska to have two associates that are Master Fine Restorer and Master Water Restorer Certified. It is a growing company working to make it “Like It Never Ever Happened.” Other organizations I belong to: BBB, IICRC, LIBA, Home Owners Plus. Personal: Wife, Susan and three sons in college.

Sorry to See You Go!

If you see your company listed below, contact HBAL at 423-4225 to renew your membership TODAY!

Adams & Sons Concrete Elite Custom Technology UBuildIt ®

Lincoln's Official Web Site Directory

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

LOG ON! www.citygold.com

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

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Renewals

Call today for a 10 percent rebate on lots! (limited time)

Thanks for Renewing Your Membership!

(Please allow 60 days for names to appear on this list.) 3-D Electric Inc., 5 years A-1 Linoleum & Carpet, Inc., 2 years Baltazar’s Masonry & Construction Services L.L.C., 2 years Black Hills Energy, 56 years Bluestem SIPS, 1 year Builders Achieving Excellence, Inc., 10 years Cameron Townhomes LLC, 5 years Casburn Construction, 22 years Comfort Techs, Inc., 1 year Containment Contracting Services, 12 years Corey Grading, Inc., 2 years Custom Countertop, Inc., 26 years Dahlman Horst Painting, Inc., 3 years E & A Consulting Group, Inc., 1 year

The developers who created Wilderness Ridge have debuted their latest development, Waterford Estates. Located between Holdrege and O Streets at 98th Street. Waterford Estates is one of Lincoln’s premier housing developments, with shopping, a golf course, I-80 access and a soon-to-be-built elementary school all nearby.

Pat Mooberry 402-430-7711 or Jeff Johnson 402-432-0756 WaterfordEstatesLincoln.com

Edward’s Stone a division of Trading Landscapes, Inc., 5 years Gerlach Carpentry Inc., 10 years Great Western Bank, 59 years Lincoln Winair Company, 5 years Lincoln Electric System, 59 years Lincoln Lumber Co., 59 years Midlands Financial Benefits, 18 years Nebraska Furniture Mart, 24 years Pioneer Overhead Door, Inc., 49 years R & L Siding, 16 years Security First Bank, 5 years Seeds of Life, Inc., 12 years Structural Component Systems, 22 years Window World, 5 years Wolfe Electric Co., Inc., 33 years Wood Floors ‘R’ Us, Inc Woods Bros. Realty, 58 years Yankee Hill Brick & Tile Company, 55 years

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Directory Advertising

HBAL Thanks its Lincoln Business Builder Advertisers! A & D Auto Truck Service

Lincoln Electric System

American Electronics, Inc. Apollo Steel Co.

Lumbermen’s Brick and Supply Co.

Baltazar’s Masonry & Construction Services L.L.C.

D.H. Merritt & Sons Sand, Gravel, & Ready-Mix

Black Hills Energy

Millard Lumber, Inc.

Bob Nohavec Plumbing, Inc.

Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc.

Camherdz Services Corporation citygold.com Cornhusker Bank Edward’s Stone a division of Trading Landscapes, Inc.

Nebraska Furniture Mart Nebraska Title Co. Pioneer Printing, Inc. Square D Company

HOME Real Estate

Waddell & Reed

JL Exteriors, Inc.

West Gate Bank

Larsen Painting Inc. Lincoln Drywall Service & Architectural Products

Woods Bros. Realty Yankee Hill Brick & Tile Company

You can advertise for less than $40 a month! Ad Size HBAL Member Rate Full Page (7”w x 10”h) $450 for 3 months 1/2 page horizontal (7”w x 4.5”h) $300 for 3 months 1/2 page vertical (3.5”w x 10”h) $300 for 3 months 1/4 page (3.5”w x 4.5”h) $200 for 3 months 1/4 page horizontal (7”w x 2.25”h) $200 for 3 months 1/8 page (3.5”w x 2.25”h) $110 for 3 months Insert (loose leaf) $125 one time only (There is a 15% discount for placing your ad for one full year.)

Find more advertising opportunities at www.hbal.org/about/advertise or call 423-4225. You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take. --Wayne Gretzky

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Area Code 402/531 Relief Plan

Area Code 402/531 Relief Plan To ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers, the Nebraska Public Service Commission (NPSC) has approved the addition of the new 531 Area Code to the geographic region served by the 402 Area Code. This is called an Area Code Overlay.

procedure whenever you place local calls from the 402 Area Code. If you forget and use the old dialing procedure of dialing just 7-digits, your call will still be completed. If you are not able to dial using 10-digits after the permissive dialing period begins, contact your local service provider.

How Will This Affect Me?

Beginning February 26, 2011, the mandatory dialing period begins and you must use the new dialing procedure for all local calls. After this date, if you do not use the new dialing procedure, your call will not be completed, and a recording will provide instructions on how to redial your call.

What is the Dialing Change?

Beginning March 26, 2011, new telephone lines or services may be assigned numbers with the 531 Area Code if no further 402 numbering resources are available in your service area.

Because of the addition of the 531 Area Code, all customers within the 402/531 region will need to dial the correct Area Code followed by the 7-digit telephone number, when dialing any local call. To complete local calls, the new dialing procedure requires callers to dial the full 10-digit telephone number. This means that all calls in the 402 area code that are currently dialed with 7-digits will need to be dialed using the Area Code + 7-digit telephone number. However, long distance calls will remain the same. Callers need to dial 1 + Area Code + 7-digit telephone number whenever placing a long distance call from the 402/531 Area Codes. Additionally, local calls from some Nebraska communities that border the states of South Dakota, Iowa, Missouri and Kansas will need to be dialed using 10-digits including the appropriate Area Code for those states.

When Will These Changes go Into Effect?

On June 26, 2010, a permissive dialing period began. If you haven’t already, you should start using the new dialing

Because 10-digit dialing will become mandatory in a few months, HBAL has added the 402 Area Code to all local numbers in the 2011 HBAL Membership Directory. We also want our members to keep this in mind when ordering items that include phone numbers such as marketing materials, signage, etc.

For more information about the Area Code 402-531 Relief Plan, visit www.psc.state.ne.us

Woods Bros Realty has the right tools to market your New Construction • • • •

Over a century in real estate & development. Agents experienced in new construction. Lincoln’s No. 1 web site, www.WoodsBros.com. WoodsVision - Interactive New Construction web sites with clickable maps and floor plans. • Spring Jubilee of Homes - FREE to builders & agents. • The most comprehensive advertising plan in the area! • In-house mortgage, title and insurance to give your clients the ease of one-stop shopping.

Call a Woods Bros Realty Sales Associate today for the best in builder representation.

An easier way to buy and sell.

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2011 Home Show Exhibitors

2011 Home Show • Current Exhibitors current as of November 19 Contact the HBAL office at 402-423-4225 to reserve your booth space today!! 2K Landscape Design A&D Technical Supply Co. ABC Seamless House Siding AW Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. Absolute Kitchen & Bath Action Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Advantage Remodeling, Inc. Al’s Johns American Electronics American Fence Company Aqua Systems Architectural Glassarts Aspen Builders, Inc. Astro Buildings BAJCO Construction Benes Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Better Business Bureau The Big Rack Shack Black Hills Energy Bonsall Pool & Spa Boulder Works Landscaping Bryant Air Conditioning, Heating, Electrical & Plumbing Bugbee Homes Cabinet Craft Inc. Cameron Townhomes Campbell’s Nurseries & Garden Center Capital City Exteriors Capital Overhead Door Co. Capital Patio/The Flame Shop Carpets Direct Centurion Stone of Nebraska Champion Family Chiropractic Christo Design Build Inc. City of Lincoln - Cleaner Greener Lincoln City of Lincoln - Public Works Utilities Department, Watershed Management College Pro Painters Comfort Techs Concrete Designs LLC Culligan of Lincoln Cummins Sprinkler Custom Blinds & Design Dakota Wall Systems, Inc. 28  Lincoln Business Builder

Detail by Design, LLC DuctMedic Air Duct Cleaning Eagle lst Roofing & Construction, Inc. Eagle Nursery LLC Earnest Well Drilling, Inc. EcoWater Systems of Lincoln Edward Jones Edward’s Stone Endicott Clay Products Co. Enercept Energy Panel Structures Ernie’s Store Inc. Factory Direct Appliance Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery First State Bank Frazier Construction Company Inc. Fulton Construction, Inc. Futuramic Products GE Landscape Supply Gana Trucking & Excavating Going Nuts Goings Homes, Inc. GoodeGuy Construction, Inc. Grabit Hardware Granite Transformations Great Plains Flagpoles Green’s Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Remodeling Handy Man Home Remodeling Center Harley’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Heritage Builders & Heritage Lakes Heritage Homes Hickman Area Economic Development Association Hinrich’s Fine Woods, Inc. Hofeling Enterprises, Inc. Home Design Center Home Innovations Spas A Home of Your Own Home Real Estate Homestead Homes ICF Connections, Inc. Illuminations Lighting Inc.

Innovations Siding & Windows Inspro Insurance Ironwood Builders John Henry’s Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning John’s Tractor Shop LLC, Home of Tractors, Bad Boy Mowers & ATV’s Don Johnson Homes, Inc. Kelly Custom Homes Kinning-Sydow Builders, Inc. Krogman Tile Company Lancaster Conservatories Liberty First Credit Union Lifetime Cookware Inc. Life Fitness/Team Beachbody Lincoln Cabinet Lincoln Electric System Lincoln Lumber Co. Lincoln Saltdogs Lite-Form Technologies Loeck Designs Lumber Liquidators Lumbermen’s Brick & Supply Co. McConnell Thermal Services, LLC McEwen Construction, LLC M & E Sales Malibu Sunrooms & Outdoor Living Manzitto Bros. Residential & Commercial Construction Mary Kay Cosmetics Midwest Retrofoam, Inc. Midwest Sales Midwest Tile, Marble and Granite, Inc. Millard Lumber, Inc. Morton Buildings Inc. Moser Well Drilling & Service, Inc. Nebraska Building Products Nebraska Furniture Mart Nebraska Home Improvement Center Nebraskaland Siding & Windows Neighbors Family Homes, Inc. Nissen’s Hardwood Floors, Inc. Noakes Heating & Air Conditioning O Street Carpet Outdoor Solutions

2011 Home Show Exhibitors

2011 Home Show • Current Exhibitors current as of November 19 Pace Epoxy Stone The Pampered Chef The Paper Puller, Inc. A Pause for Paws, Inc. Pella Windows & Doors of Omaha & Lincoln Pioneer Overhead Door, Inc. Prairie Home Builders, Inc. Precast Products & Landscape Village Primerica Financial Services Quick’N Brite, Inc. Ray’s Lawn & Home Care Raymond Contracting, Inc. Raynor Doors of Nebraska, Inc. Realtors Association of Lincoln Re-Bath of Lincoln Reese Construction Reinke Shakes RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts Rembolt Development, Ltd. Renewal by Andersen Reynolds Design & Remodeling

Rezac Construction, Inc. Sark Tile Scentsy Schulte Chiropractic Wellness Center The Screen Guys Security Fence, Inc Seeds of Life, Inc. Sesostris Shrine Shine-A-Blind Nebraska South Shore Builders, LLC State Farm, Vinnie Krikac Stephens & Smith Construction Co. Sticks & Stones Hardscapes, Inc. Summit Homes, LLC Superior Spa & Pool Supreme Surface Countertops Tailored Landscapes, LLC Thrasher Basement Systems Three Eagles Communications Titan Machinery Trouba’s Patio Shop, Inc. Tru-Built Construction LLC

Two Men And A Truck Union Bank & Trust Co. Union Title Company, LLC Urethene Contracting V2K Window Decor & More Vantage Pointe Homes, Inc. Versa-Lok Village Gardens, LLC Vistar Homes, Inc. Waddell & Reed Watkins Products WellnessOne Wells Fargo Home Mortgage West Gate Bank Willet Construction, Inc. Window Option Specialists Window World Windstream Communications Wood Floors R Us, Inc Woods Bros. Realty Yankee Hill Brick Yankee Hill Landscaping

Participate Online! For Home Show promotional opportunities, visit www.NebHomeShow.com/promote or contact Monica at 402-420-9800

Do Business with a Member... 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

QUALITY P PROFESSIONAL P SERVICE 253 M Road Douglas NE 68344 402.432.1364 Matt 402.499.9607 Sandi

matt@larsenpaintinginc.com sandi@larsenpaintinginc.com www.larsenpaintinginc.com 29  Lincoln Business Builder

Sporting Clay Shoot

2010 Sporting Clay Shoot Station Sponsors 84 Lumber

Millard Lumber, Inc.

American Building Supply

Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co.

Building Products, Inc. Central Lumber Sales

Nebraska Furniture Mart

Earl Carter Lumber Co.

Outdoor Solutions

Eric’s Electric, Inc.

Rels Title

Guardian Building Products

Roberts & Dybdahl Inc.

Hawkeye Distribution, Inc.

Stephens & Smith Construction Co.

Lincoln Laminating, Inc. Lincoln Lumber Co. Lincoln Winair Company Lincoln Winlectric Lincoln Winnelson Co.

The Hoppe Law Firm Titan Machinery Wausau Supply Company Window Option Specialists

Thanks again for your part in making the event a success!

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HBAL would like to thank these companies for sponsoring the BBQ at the 3rd Annual Sporting Clay Shoot!

LINCOLN LUMBER CO. PO Box 30373 Lincoln, Nebraska 68503

LUMBER DIVISION 932 N. 23rd St. 474-4488

MILLWORK DIVISION 2201 Dudley St. 435-5073

Building Products, Inc. Central Lumber Sales Guardian Building Products Hawkeye Distribution, Inc. Roberts & Dybdahl Inc. Wausau Supply Company

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Call For All Your Exterior Needs! Contact Us Today For A Free Estimate

Home Builders Association of Lincoln 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C Lincoln, NE 68516

PRST STD US POSTAGE PAID LINCOLN NE PERMIT NO 51

Lance Roach President

Cell 402-730-6333

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Fax 402-421-2005

Jlexteriors@yahoo.com www.jandlexteriors.com Certified Lead Renovator

ENERGY STAR HOMES ARE A WIN, WIN, WIN PROPOSITION. ®

Homebuyers win because ENERGY STAR homes are more efficient, more comfortable and the lower costs of ownership allow them to put more money into their homes. Builders win because ENERGY STAR homes are more profitable to build. And the more we conserve, the more we all win. To learn more, contact Bob Ruskamp at 473-3275 or bruskamp@les.com.

www.les.com

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