Lincoln Business Builder (February 2020)

The Lincoln

BUSINESS

BUILDER February 2020

Published monthly by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln

Vol. 57 No. 2

SKA BUILDERS A R B E N

HOME & N S E H D O R W A G FEBRUARY 7, 8, 9 FRIDAY 1-9 PM

SATURDAY 10 AM-8 PM

SUNDAY 10 AM-5 PM

84th & Havelock Pavilions 1 and 4

Also in this issue...

• 12th Annual Chili Cook-Off page 5

• HBAL Installation & Awards Ceremony pages 16-18

• Spring Parade of Homes pages 14-15

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President’s Message

February 2020 Vol. 57, No. 2

Contents President’s Message 3 Calendar of Events 4 2020 Corporate Partners 4 Chili Cook-Off 5 Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show 6-10 Member News 12 Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Scholarships 13 Spring Parade of Homes 14-15 HBAL Installation & Awards Ceremony 16-18 Young Building Professionals 20-21 Remodelers Council 22-23 Educational Opportunity: Construction Site Runoff 24 Goal-Based Networking 25 New Members 26-27 Directory Changes 28 Renewals 29 Cancellations 29 Building Permits 30

Home Builders Association of Lincoln 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516 (402) 423-4225 www.hbal.org • info@hbal.org The Lincoln Business Builder is published 12 times per year by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln. 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.

Michaela Harrison Jennie Korth

Publisher Editor, Photographer, Designer

HBAL Staff Jennie Korth, Meri Hietbrink, Laure Husmann, Andrea Wilkins, Taylor Wyatt

President’s Message

Herb Reese, HBAL President I would like to thank everyone for the confidence in trusting me to be President for the Home Builders Association of Lincoln in 2020. This is a great opportunity for me to give back my time, talent and treasures to an industry that is an important part of my life. I have seen a lot of changes in the homebuilding industry throughout the years. We have gone through difficult and slow times, energy and code changes as well as labor force shortages and housing affordability issues. I encourage everyone to become more involved in the Association because it allows us all to be part of the solution to solve issues, make the homebuilding industry stronger and help make positive change for the building industry. The Home Builders Association of Lincoln helps every one of us succeed, whether it is fighting for affordable housing, fair regulation changes, keeping members up to date or encouraging the younger generation to become involved. This association is part of the glue that holds the Lincoln building industry together. I look forward to serving as your President this year.

Be sure to visit the Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show February 7-9 at the Lancaster Event Center!

Executive Committee Herb Reese, CGR, CAPS, President Matt Kinning, President Elect Ward Fred Hoppe, 1st Vice President Perry Haralson, 2nd Vice President Lori Wellman, CKD, CGR, CAPS, Secretary Bob Bryant, Treasurer Denny Van Horn, Immediate Past President Michaela Harrison, Executive Vice President

Board of Directors Mark Aksamit Taylor Ashburn Bryce Bornemeier Beau Daffer Kelly Krueger Hayley Lane Pam Magner Tyler Reynolds Matt Ruhlman Marlene Stroup Sam Swartz Ryan Trausch

Remodelers Council Heidi Polacek

Young Building Professionals Council Kristin Sims

Past Presidents Jerry Boyce Jim Christo Steve Fulton John Hoppe, Jr. Justin Johnson Bo Jones Mike Kinning Dan Klein, Sr. Matt Kleinschmit Rick Krueger Dan Kubr Sam Manzitto Mike May Roger Reynolds Mike Rezac Dick Robison J. Greg Schwinn Greg Shinaut Bob Stephens

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Calendar of Events | 2020 Corporate Partners

Calendar of Events Feb. 7-9

Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show Lancaster Event Center • Pavilions 1 & 4 See pages 6-10 for more information.

Feb. 21

Spring Parade of Homes Deadline

Mar. 4

Remodelers Council Meeting Tour of Old Post & Nickel Building • 144 N. 14th Street 11:30 a.m. • Cost: TBD

Mar. 5

HOMEPAC & Board of Directors Meetings HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 9:45 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Mar. 6

Tour of Remodeled Homes Deadline

Mar. 9

12th Annual Chili Cook-off Lincoln Firefighters Reception Hall • 241 Victory Lane 6:00 p.m. - Let the feast begin!

7:45 p.m. - Prizes awarded!

Admission: $15 per person • 12 years & under are FREE

Mar. 24

YBP Midday Meetup HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 11:30 a.m. • Lunch provided

2020 HBAL

Corporate Partners Platinum

Gold

Silver

member FDIC

Celebrating 95 Years

1923—2018

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Bronze

Chili Cook-Off

Join us for this family-friendly event!

Monday, March 9, 2020

12th

Annual HBAL Chili Cookoff

Lincoln Firefighters Reception Hall (241 Victory Lane)

6:00 p.m. - Let the feast begin!

7:30 p.m. - Votes must be cast 7:45 p.m. - Prizes awarded

Admission: $15 per person

(12 years & under are FREE)

Chili Entrant Info Cost for a booth - FREE Chili preparation and booth set-up: 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. *All preparation MUST be done at the Firefighters Hall!* Exhibitors (cooks) will: • Prepare 3 gallons of chili (in a roaster pan) • Have their own meat thermometer • Bring a table cover • Provide their own three-prong extension cords • Have the option to decorate your booth

(Please, do not attach anything to the walls or use materials that cannot be easily swept or vacuumed.

Thank you!)

• Name their chili • Help with clean-up at the end of the night HBAL will provide: • 8 ft. table • Chairs • Electrical outlet

Kids 12 years and younger are FREE!

• Bowls, spoons, napkins • Crackers • Prizes

Contact Meri Hietbrink at info@hbal.org if you would like to enter the contest.

Prizes!

Prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place teams in two categories: Traditional Chili and Other.

(Contestants can contact Meri Hietbrink for more details).

Winners will be determined by a vote of those in attendance.

Thank You! Beverage Sponsor

Lincoln Federal Savings Bank

Prize Sponsors

Habitat for Humanity HBAL Lincoln Children’s Zoo Lost in Fun Nebraska Furniture Mart Raising Canes

Water Sponsor

Culligan Water Conditioning

Cinnamon Roll Sponsor West Gate Bank

Other Sponsor Black Hills Energy

If you are interested in donating a prize or sponsoring part of the event, please contact Meri Hietbrink at 402-423-4225 or info@hbal.org.

The proceeds from this event will go to the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation. Its mission is to support the educational and charitable activities of the Home Builders Association of Lincoln. The Foundation strives to support the community by contributing to community service projects focused on housing, as well as providing scholarships for students pursuing a career related to the building industry, and providing funding for other industry related educational and research programs. Gifts are tax deductible to this 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show

NEBRA

SKA BUILDERS

HOME & N S E H D O R W A G FEBRUARY 7, 8, 9 FRIDAY 1-9 PM

SATURDAY 10 AM-8 PM

SUNDAY 10 AM-5 PM

84th & Havelock Pavilions 1 and 4

Find your inspiration!

ORDER YOUR HOME & GARDEN SHOW TICKETS! All members of HBAL have the exclusive opportunity to purchase tickets for their employees, friends or clients in advance.

THIS IS THE 48TH YEAR OF THE NEBRASKA BUILDERS HOME AND GARDEN SHOW!

Admit One tickets for the Show may be purchased for $4.00 each.

We are looking forward to another great Home Show!

If you have never attended, we encourage HBAL Members to use their VIP passes on Friday, February 7.

Ticket price includes sales tax.

(Regular attendee pricing is $8 at the door or $7 with a Food Bank donation.)

Contact HBAL at 402-423-4225 or info@hbal.org for more information.

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48TH ANNUAL NEBRASKA BUILDERS

VIP

HOME & GA RDEN SHO W

7 2020 ADMIT 2 FEB

LANCASTE R EVENT CE NTER 84TH & HA VELOCK AV ENUE THIS TICK ET GOOD OPENING DAY ONLY FRIDAY, FEB RUARY 7, 2020 • 1 P.M. - 9 P.M.

Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show

SC

DUL E H

E OF EVE NT S

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 2:00 p.m. Wildlife Encounters Live Animal Presentation 3:00 p.m. Newest Fashion Trends at the Window

by Custom Blinds & Design 4:30 p.m. Wildlife Encounters Live Animal Presentation 5:30 p.m. A Homeowner’s Guide to Decorative Concrete

by Stephens & Smith Construction Co. 6:30 p.m. Wildlife Encounters Live Animal Presentation

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 11:00 a.m. Colorful Magic by Bruce 12:30 p.m. Wildlife Encounters Live Animal Presentation 2:00 p.m. Newest Fashion Trends at the Window

by Custom Blinds & Design 3:00 p.m. Wildlife Encounters Live Animal Presentation 4:30 p.m. Prairie Up: Going From Lawn to a NebraskaInspired Pollinator Garden

by Benjamin Vogt, Monarch Gardens, LLC 6:30 p.m. Wildlife Encounters Live Animal Presentation

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 12:00 p.m. Wildlife Encounters Live Animal Presentation

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 All Day

Balloon Creations

by Shades the Clown & Friends

All Day

Games

1:00-2:00 pm

Critter Corner with Lincoln Children’s Zoo

3:00-6:00 pm

UNL Bug Club

4:00-8:00 pm

Face Painting

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 All Day

Balloon Creations

by Shades the Clown & Friends

All Day

Games

11:00-5:00 pm Face Painting 2:00-3:00 pm

Critter Corner with Lincoln Children’s Zoo

2:00-4:00 pm

Rain Garden Pop-up Book Activity

2:00 p.m. Colorful Magic by Bruce 3:30 p.m. Wildlife Encounters Live Animal Presentation

FREE SCRATCH TICKET

by City of Lincoln Watershed Management (while supplies last)

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 All Day

Balloon Creations

by Shades the Clown & Friends

All Day

Games

12:00-3:00 pm Make a Wooden Heart (while supplies last) 12:00-3:00 pm Face Painting 1:00-2:00 pm

Critter Corner with Lincoln Children’s Zoo

to the first 600 people who enter the Home Show!

VALID FRI., FEB. 7 ONLY WITH PAID ADMISSION. MUST BE 19 YEARS OR OLDER.

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Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show

2020 EXHIBITOR LISTING AS OF 1/23/20 2K Landscape Design (402-450-9943).................................P-450 7 Day Furniture (402-502-5650).................................... 4112-4115 84 Lumber (402-423-8410)........................................... 1571-1572 A1 Cabinet & Granite (402-474-0848).....................................4210 AAA Nebraska - Auto Club Group (402-441-4500).................1852 ABC Seamless of Nebraska (402-477-5400)........................A-405 Aden Pressure Washing, LLC (402-580-1428).......................4727 Adjusted Life Chiropractic (402-413-9464)..............................1977 Advanced Chiropractic Solutions (402-328-0028)...................4308 Advantage Remodeling, Inc. (402-416-1430).........................4332 All About Grass, LLC (402-326-0321).....................................4730 All Star Construction (308-379-1069)............................ 4001-4003 Allo Communications (402-480-6550)...........................4612, 4532 Al’s Johns (402-783-2022)............................................ 4533-4535 American Fence & Landscaping Company (402-467-2511)............A-500, 4607, 4527 Aqua Systems (402-466-6800).....................................1815, 1816 Architectural Glassarts (402-613-2365)..................................1925 Astro Buildings, Inc. (402-292-9894).......................................1726 B.J.’s Interiors (402-432-1477)................................................1480 BAJCO Construction (402-310-2469).....................................1984 Baltazar’s Stone, Inc. (402-614-8006).....................................1352 Barnwood & Leather (531-500-4848)............................4514, 4515 Bath and Kitchen Idea Center

by Lincoln Winnelson (402-423-1217)........................... 1357-1358 Bath Planet Nebraska (402-885-8940)................ 1311, 1412 1413 Better Business Bureau (402-476-8822).................................1773 Betterliving Sunrooms (402-429-3183)......................... 4507-4508 BIC Construction, LLC (402-416-7065)...................................1455 Big Red Alert-ADT Dealer (402-483-4733).............................4208 Blaz’n Grill Works (402-223-0211)................................ 4634-4635 Borgil Enterprises (415-250-4824)..........................................4615 Bristol Windows, Inc. (402-435-8815).....................................4729 Build DCB, Inc. (402-617-6536)....................................4734, 4735 Burrows Tracts Real Estate (402-819-9198)...........................1611 Cabinet Craft, Inc. (402-474-2702)........................................A-200 Capital City Exteriors (402-325-0506)...........................1629, 1630 Capital City K-Lawn (402-937-3139).......................................1380 Capital Patio & The Flame Shop (402-421-7575)................. A-430 Carl Wheeler Floors, LLC (402-261-9313)..............................1518 Carpets Direct (402-486-3700)...................................... 1927-1929

Champion Windows of Omaha (402-515-1380)........ A-530, A-630 Chiropractic USA (402-420-2872)...........................................1561 City of Lincoln Transportation & Utilities Department, Watershed Management Division (402-405-2372)........1319, 1320 CLS Foundation Repair & Waterproofing (402-769-0113)......1428 Comfort Techs, Inc. (402-465-0000).....................................P-350 ComfortMade Mattress Factory (531-500-5030)...........1580, 1660 Complete Window & Door Solutions (402-770-0128)...1373, 1453 Concrete Corrections, LLC (402-430-8888)............................4529 Contemporary Woods (402-328-2800)..........................4707, 4708 Cornhusker Bank (402-434-2265)...........................................1515 Costco Wholesale (531-333-7578)..........................................4106 Counter Culture (531-500-5078).............................................1613 Creative Builders (402-520-0399)...........................................1519 Creative Landscaping (402-730-8424)..........................1575, 1576 Culligan Water Conditioning (402-476-3351)................ 1672-1673 Curb Curb (402-577-0699)......................................................4129 Cummins Sprinkler (402-420-1063)........................................4530 Custom Blinds & Design (402-730-2000)...................... 4922-4924 D & R Crafts and Collectibles (402-223-3022)...................... P-870 Decks Unlimited (402-601-5091)...........................................P-240 Delta Restoration Services of Lincoln and Southeast Nebraska (402-318-3737)..........1426,1427 Dirty Jobs Workwear (402-873-7395).....................................4329 D’Marie (402-488-3904)..........................................................4116 Don Johnson Homes II, Inc. (402-817-3523)..........................1725 DuctMedic (402-435-3828)......................................................1926 Dudley Dew-Right Tree & Mulch (402-421-0870).........1727, 1728 Durable Flags (402-689-9141)................................................4921 Eagle Nursery, LLC (402-781-9337).................P-650, 1671, 1751 EcoWater Systems of Lincoln (402-474-3440)...................... A-150 Edward Jones (402-483-6101)................................................1752 Endicott Clay Products Co. (402-239-8079)..................1325, 1326 Epp Concrete Construction, Inc. (402-423-9192).................. P-740 Ernie’s in Ceresco (402-665-3151)...............................1516, 1517 Express Life Chiropractic (402-318-5797)...............................1820 Fence Pro’s (402-904-3812)...................................................1419 Festive Expressions Illuminations & Décor (402-421-2204)...... 1861, 1880, 1881, 1882 Fett Construction (402-587-0123)...........................................1651 Fibrenew Lincoln (402-367-2965)...........................................4832

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Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show Fletcher Chiropractic (402-261-5766).....................................1329 Fresh Coat Painters of Lincoln (402-525-0097)......................1772 Friesen Landscaping, LLC (402-435-8733).......A-100, 4127, 4207 Garage Force (402-975-7064)................................................1528 Gardner’s Wisconsin Cheese (402-637-6112)........................4135 GE Landscape Supply (402-467-1627).... 1377, 1378, 1457, 1458 Gem Contracting, LLC (402-610-1966)...................................1656 Going Nuts (402-770-3636).....................................................1971 Goldenrod Homes (402-310-2213).........................................4230 Good Life Family Chiropractic (402-413-8825).......................4927 GoodeGuy Construction, Inc. (402-435-6893)..............4613, 4614 Granite Garage Floors (402-858-8823)...................................1753 Green’s Furnace & Plumbing Co., Inc. (402-467-4444)....P-960, P-970 GRNE Solar (402-525-3351)...................................................4427 Gutter Defender 911 (402-405-3007)......................................4813 Hamilton Equipment Co./ Bobcat of Lincoln (402-464-6381)............................. A-730, A-830 Handy Man Home Remodeling Center (605-334-9600)......... 1760, 1761, 1780, 1860 Hardwood Artisan, LLC (402-947-2327).................................4610 Harley’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. (402-466-3408).....1775-1777 Heartland Moving (402-466-1112)..........................................1819 Heartland of Nebraska Windows, LLC (402-430-3852).1417-1418 Heartland Red Construction, LLC (402-890-7909)................ P-860 Heritage Builders, Inc. (402-421-3333)...................................4107 Heritage Homes of Seward (402-646-2121)...........................1376 Hinrichs Fine Woods, Inc. (402-466-8884)..............................1512 Home Innovations Spas, Inc. (402-421-2922)... P-900, 1812-1813, 1711 Home Real Estate (402-436-4663)...............................1778, 1858 Home Solutions of Nebraska (402-420-6911)...............1573, 1653 Hot Tub Brokers (308-345-6717)............. 1577, 1578, 1658, 1657 Illuminations Lighting, Inc. (402-475-4663).............................1817 Innovations Siding & Windows (402-423-8831).................... P-840 Invisible Fence Brand (402-330-4000)....................................1415 iSleep (800-219-3151).............................................................1371 John Henry’s Plumbing, Htg. & A/C (402-435-5555).P-910, P-920 Jonathan Curtis Design (402-570-1136).................................1429 JR Premier Designs (402-617-1308).......................................1756 J-Tech Construction (402-261-3682)............................4415, 4335 Kinning Design Build, Inc. (402-421-1334)....................4412, 4413 Knotwood Central (402-301-8064)..........................................4128 Krieser Drywall & Insulation (402-432-2031)................. 4928-4931 Krivda and Son Masonry, Inc. (402-890-1527).......................4733 Krogman Tile Co., Inc. (402-488-4614).........................1974, 1975 Kuhlman Construction, Inc. (402-643-5654)................. 1312-1314 LeafFilter North, LLC (800-726-7703).....................................4328 Legacy Homes (402-884-3202)...............................................1655 Liberty First Credit Union (402-465-1000)...............................4510 Lincoln American Electronics (402-421-1222)........................4432 Lincoln Cabinet (402-475-0650)....................................4101, 4102 Lincoln Electric System (402-475-4211)....................... 4932-4936 Lincoln First Realty (402-434-2222)........................................1425 Lincoln Habitat ReStore (402-464-0010).................................4334 Lincoln Insulation (402-885-9955)...........................................1652 Lincoln Laminating, Inc. (402-434-6009).................................4414 Loseke Irrigation (402-499-3984)............................................1755

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Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show Rod’s Power Sports (402-423-6230)...A-800, 4827-4830, 4907-4910 Rosenow Landscapes Plus, LLC (402-432-5519)...P-340, 1330, 1420 Sam’s Club (402-438-3540)....................................................4628 Sandhill Roofing, LLC (402-890-6460)....................................1461 Sark Tile (402-475-1300)........................................................1818 Scoops & Sprinkles (402-405-8210).......................................4840 Security Fence, Inc. (402-628-2332).....................................P-640 Sentry Electric, Inc. (402-467-5550)..............................1712, 1713 SERVPRO of Lincoln (402-466-4004)........ 4833-4835, 4913-4915 Shelf Genie (402-659-4676).......................................... 1359-1361 Smoking Gun Jerky (402-467-6315)..............................1475,1476 Spas Plus of Lincoln (402-421-8401)....................................P-250 Spectrum (855-243-8892).............................................4732, 4812 Star City Heating & Cooling (402-464-7827).... 1627, 1628, 1717, 1718 Stephanie Silver - Mary Kay Cosmetics (402-499-4588)........4229 Stephens & Smith Construction Co. (402-475-8087)............ A-400 Sticks & Stones Hardscapes, Inc. (402-450-7169)...A-300, 4407, 4327 Stonebrook Exterior (402-438-5559).....................................A-700 Streamline Energy Solutions (402-513-4221).........................1560 Styria Bakery II (303-587-9658)..............................................1983 Sunroom Views (402-875-1263)...................................4214, 4215 Superior Sleep Experience (423-599-3414).................. 1617-1618 Supreme Spa and Pool (402-328-0085)............... P-950, P-750, A-605, A-505, 1771, 1851 Supreme Surface Countertops (402-464-2525).................... A-200 Tailored Landscapes, LLC (402-416-5691)...........................P-940 TCA Outdoor Power (402-420-9424)......... 4312-4315, 4232-4235 The Career Academy (402-325-4713)..................................A-930 The Pampered Chef (402-450-4226)......................................4509

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All Home Show Exhibitors are invited to attend the

Exhibitor Reception to celebrate the opening of the Show!

Date: Friday, February 7, 2020 Time: 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Place: Nebraska Meeting Room located behind the Good Times Grill Join your fellow Exhibitors for drinks and light snacks.

An Exhibitor wristband is required to attend this event.

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HBAL Mailbox | Member News

HBAL Mailbox

Member News

Congratulations

To the great people of HBAL, Thank you for the support on the 2019 Lincoln Veterans Parade. The event was a great success and that wouldn’t have been possible without your generosity. In return, we hope your contribution has been highlighted well. To improve our efforts now and in the future, we wish to invite your opinions and ideas. How can we better serve the community as they have served us? The next Veterans Parade is scheduled for Sunday, November 8th and we would love to have your participation.

Andrea & Cody Wilkins HBAL

Antonio Marino Parade Commander

Hi Michaela, the My thanks to you and ner HBAL Board for the din your d ten and opportunity to at Ceremony.

Installation and Awards and I It was a great event, y to meet appreicated the opporunit more of your members.

They are the proud parents of a baby girl,

Joleigh Grace Born January 10, 2010 and welcomed home by her siblings: Nolan and Emilia.

In Sympathy

Thank you ag ain, cil Tammy Ward, City Coun

Our sympathy to the family and friends of Rod Hornby who passed away on December 23, 2019.

Dear HBAL, We are truly grateful for the Home Builders Association of Lincoln and your steadfast support and generosity for Friendship Home’s mission and our Safe Quarters event.

Thanks to HBAL and our community’s support we raised over $107,000 to help victims of domestic violence.

You are a wonderful partner - Thank you for caring!

Sincerely, Sande Dirks Director of Strategic Partnerships Friendship Home

Radon Testing and Mitigations

Lincoln

402-742-5806

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The Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation has scholarships available for high school seniors who will be attending a postsecondary school and majoring in a construction-related field (i.e. electrical, plumbing, construction management, architecture or other design field). Each spring we award: •

Three $750 Home Builders Association of Lincoln/Remodelers Council Scholarships available to any senior.

•

One $1,000 President’s Scholarship available to a senior who has a parent, grandparent or other relative who owns or is employed by a member of the Home Builders Association of Lincoln (a list of members can be found at hbal.org).

The President’s Scholarship Application is on the next page, however both applications can be found on hbal.org.

Please share this application with any employee of your company who is a parent or grandparent of a high school senior.

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Scholarships Available!

Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Scholarships

Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Scholarship Application $1000 Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation President’s Scholarship Description: This scholarship was established to benefit graduating high school seniors who will attend an accredited college, university or technical college and major in one of the construction fields AND who has a parent, grandparent or other relative who is a member or is employed by a member of the Home Builders Association of Lincoln. The scholarship must be used within two years and will be paid through the college’s Office of Financial Aid. Please provide the following: Name of Relative

Relationship to Applicant

Place of Employment (HBAL Member Company) To apply: Application must be completed by the student and submitted along with two letters of recommendation from your Skilled and Technical Science instructor(s) and/or school guidance counselor(s). On a separate piece of paper, you must answer these two questions: 1) Why are you interested in pursuing a career in construction? 2) What influenced your decision?

Application Deadline: All materials must be submitted to the Home Builders Association of Lincoln's office by March 1.

Submit all materials to:

Or Email:

Scholarship Committee Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C Lincoln, NE 68516 michaela@hbal.org

Any Questions? Michaela Harrison michaela@hbal.org 402-423-4225

HIGH SCHOOL AND OTHER EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES List clubs, sports, leadership, work/volunteer experience, etc.

GENERAL INFORMATION Name Address City

Zip

Phone

Email Address High School Parents/Guardians

GPA

FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS How do you plan to finance college?

Parent Occupation(s) EDUCATION PLANS Month/year you will graduate from high school Month/year you plan to enter college Where have you already applied for admission?

College 1 College 2 Anticipated major?

What are your plans after graduation?

Do you feel you could continue your education without scholarship aid?

APPLICATION CHECK LIST Did you include two letters of recommendation?

Did you attach a separate sheet describing why you are interested in a career in construction and what influenced your decision?

Did you submit the application no later than March 1?

___ Signature

Date

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Spring Parade of Homes

2020 Spring Entry Contract May 10-17, 2020

Deadline - February 21, 2020

Payment must accompany contract for submission in the Parade.

Exact Address of Entry

Name of Entry

Subdivision

Company Name

I agree to cooperate with the Parade of Homes Committee and to abide by the terms and conditions found on page 2 of this form.

Signature Approximate Price of House: This home is: Presold

With Lot:

Without Lot:

Professionally Staged: yes

For Sale

This home uses a natural gas furnace and water heater (no heat pump): yes

no

no

Online Guidebook: The online Guidebook will include a link to your company website provided here:

If you do not provide a link, it will not be included in the online Guidebook.

Sales by:

Company:

Phone:

Directions to the home will be on each entry page. You must give specific turn-by-turn directions to your entry: ________________________________________________________

Email:

Fees Your payment must be submitted by February 21.

There is no discount for more than one entry. Credit card payments will incur a 3% convenience fee.

________________________________________________________

Entry Fees

________________________________________________________

_____ Single-family: $800

________________________________________________________

_____ 2-4 plex*: $950 *with multiple sides open

Dates to Remember

________________________________________________________

Builder Page Proofs

February 21

Proof(s) of your Parade page(s) will be emailed to the principal member for your company. If you have additional recipients you would like your proof(s) emailed to, please list them below:

Contract Deadline, Renderings & Narratives Due

May 8

*NEW* Sign pick-up at HBAL Office 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

_______________________________________________________

May 10-17

Parade of Homes Sundays 1:00 - 6:00 p.m., Weekdays 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Saturday 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

May 18

*NEW* Sign return at HBAL Office 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

_______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

Please see other side for additional terms and conditions.

Return this contract to: 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516 Email: info@hbal.org Questions? Call 402-423-4225

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Spring Parade of Homes

ADVERTISING CONTRACT ONLY - Please return this page to reserve your ad space.

Company Ordered By Contact E-mail Billing E-mail Address

Spring 2020 Guidebook Advertising Contract May 10-17, 2020

City

State

Phone

Fax

ZIP Code

If you use an ad agency or graphic artist for your ad, include the contact name, company and phone number of the person who designed it: Name/Company

Deadline: February 21, 2020

E-mail

Circulation: Five thousand books are distributed to Parade visitors.

Phone

All prices include full color!

Ad Size

Dimensions

Full Page 1/2 Page 1/4 Page

7.75” wide x 10.375” high 7.75” wide x 5” high 3.75” wide x 5” high

Cost

 $1,050  $725  $475

Note: Builders can purchase a full page ad opposite their Parade entry for $650. This ad must be about the builder’s business only.

Builder Ad

7.75” wide x 10.375” high

 $650

*The previous advertiser has the right to request the centerfold, inside front cover, inside back cover and outside back cover again.

The above pricing is for HBAL Members in good standing. Non-members will pay double the rate.

AD SPECS

Online Guidebook: Your ad will be linked to your website in the online version of the Parade Guidebook.

Please indicate your website here: If you do not provide a link, it will not be included in the online Guidebook.

Quarter Page

While we do keep previous Guidebook ads, it is your responsibility to keep your ad on file if you want to re-use it or make changes to it in the future.

3.75 x 5

Check One:  Use the exact ad placed in the 2019 Fall Parade Guidebook.  I will furnish an ad to HBAL by February 21, 2020.

Half Page

 I want HBAL to revise my ad (additional charges apply*).  I want HBAL to design my ad (additional charges apply*).

7.75 x 5

*There is a $55 per hour charge for design work and/or revisions. A minimum of $55 will be charged for ad design. Please call HBAL at 402-423-4225 for details.

1/8” Bleed

Final Trim

Full Page Live Area: 7.75 x 10.375

Keep any type or image that cannot be accidentally trimmed off inside the live area border

Final Trim: 8.25 x 10.875

This is the actual page size.

1/8” bleeds

(full page ads only)

8.5 x 11.125

Any image that extends off the page needs to be 1/8” larger than final trim on all sides.

If a PDF is received without bleed, we will float the ad in the center of the page.

File Formats: Although a high-resolution PDF is preferred, other acceptable formats include InDesign (packaged with all linked files) or Photoshop.

Images:

All linked images (EPS, JPG, TIFF, BMP, PSD) must be high resolution (300dpi is recommended). Anything less may result in poor quality.

Colors:

Color mode must be Black & White or CMYK. If RGB colors are present, they will be converted to CMYK and may result in a color shift. (Note: Digital cameras save images as RGB. These images will need to be converted to CMYK before placing into a document.)

Return this contract to Home Builders AssociAtion of lincoln 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C • Lincoln, NE 68516 Phone: 402-423-4225 • Fax: 402-423-4251 jennie@hbal.org

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HBAL Installation & Awards Ceremony

HBAL Installation & Awards Ceremony Herb Reese installed as the 70th President of HBAL Herb Reese, Reese Construction, Inc., was installed as President at the Annual Installation and Awards Ceremony of the Home Builders Association of Lincoln on January 14, 2020 at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center.

Pictured (from left) is Katie & Herb Reese and Roger Reynolds.

Herb’s work family (from left) Justin Baxter, Brad Sebby, Zach Schnell, Herb Reese, Jason Reed, Jeff Sweney and Erin Magnussen.

Herb’s family in attendance (from left) Patrick Reese, Katie Reese, Herb Reese, Maggie Reese and Robert Kirkpatrick.

Past Presidents in attendance were Matt Kleinschmit (2017), Mike May (2015), Bo Jones (2018), Mike Kinning (2014), Roger Reynolds (1999 & 2001), Dan Klein, Sr. (2012), John Hoppe, Jr. (1993), Bob Stephens (1981), Jim Christo (1989 & 2004), Mike Rezac (2010 & 2013), Justin Johnson (2016) and Fred Hoppe (2007).

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HBAL Installation & Awards Ceremony

Award Winners President’s Award Jim Christo was the recipient of the 2019 President’s Award. Outgoing President Denny Van Horn said, “Jim has been a role model for all of us in the way he has served HBAL and our industry. He has and is an advocate for builders and remodelers locally and at the state and national level. Jim has dedicated countless hours to working with students to educate them about our industry. He was a founding member of the HBAL Careers in Construction day at the Home and Garden show. Jim represents the best of the best when it comes to community services. If there is someone in need, Jim is always there.”

Membership Awards Membership Awards are recognition for membership recruitment. Individuals such as these are the life blood of our organization.

Herm Hempel Award In 2019, we brought in 61 new members. Of these, ten were recruited by Denny Van Horn. Because of his efforts, Denny has earned the 2019 Herm Hempel Award for most new members.

Ervin E. Peterson Founders Award The Ervin E. Peterson Founders Award also goes to Denny for retaining the most members in 2019.

It is great to have Denny involved with recruiting and retaining members of HBAL.

Affiliate of the Year 2019 Affiliate of the Year Award winner, Ben Carey, has been instrumental in working with youth in our community to get them involved with careers in construction. Ben also played an integral part in HBAL’s most recent blitz build for Habitat for Humanity. By volunteering to be cochair of the project, he helped us complete our 17th build. Ben is always looking for ways to give back to our industry.

DSC Employee of the Year Development Services Center Employee of the Year Award went to Bill Fuelling. Bill always has a willingness to listen and work with contractors.

Associate of the Year Ron Petsch received the 2019 Associate of the Year Award. Ron has been very active in educating many of HBAL’s members and their employees over the past 41 years. He was instrumental in bringing students to HBAL’s events to ensure they were exposed to our industry.

Ron has helped many of our members find valuable employees after they graduated from college. Without his help, our industry would not be as successful as it is today.

Ron was also awarded an Honorary Life Membership because of his service. We wish him the best in retirement!

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HBAL Installation & Awards Ceremony

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Young Building Professionals

Thank you for making the YBP Holiday Party a success!!

BEVERAGE SPONSOR Wow, what a year it has been!

Thank you to everyone who attended the YBP Holiday Party at White Elm in January and to those who brought donations for the Capital Humane Society.

We are especially excited for Hayley (YBP Past President) who finally won an Apple Watch in the raffle... Hope you are enjoying Kristin Sims your new watch! I would also YBP President like to thank Kelli again for her dedication last year as President of YBP. You were a big part in making our group a great success last year, and now I am really panicking because I have some big shoes to fill this year.

I will try not to make this sound like a cheesy Presidential speech, but I am really excited and honored to be the new YBP President this year. To those who know me, you probably know I can be a real jokester at times. Although I do love to have fun and add humor to every little bit of my life, please know I take this position seriously and I am more than ready to help lead this organization in 2020. If you are not already a member of YBP, please consider joining this year or stop by one of our events - I promise we don’t bite. We have several events planned for this year and there will be lots of opportunities to network with other young professionals in the industry.

We do not have anything scheduled in February due to the Home Show, so be sure to mark your calendars for our next YBP event on March 24 at the HBAL office – can’t wait to see you all there!

Welcome to YBP! Brian Burns

Capital Patio & The Flame Shop

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PRIZE SPONSORS

Thanks also to everyone who brought items for the Capital Humane Society!

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YBP HOLIDAY PARTY!

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Remodelers Council

Publication of the Remodelers Council of Lincoln February 2020 • Vol. 23, No. 2

Chairperson’s Message

by Heidi Polacek

The January Meeting at HBAL with Stephanie Vanous from Zelle HR was a great success, thanks to all who attended! For those of us who have a small business, I find it helpful to attend presentations like this and not just learn about critical business practices, but make contact with subject matter experts who can help in their area of expertise while you focus on what you do best.

The Home Show will quickly be here, February 7-9. If you don’t have a booth, consider attending to support HBAL and your fellow members! There are still a few spots left to volunteer to help with the Food Bank House. Contact Jennie Korth at jennie@hbal.org if you would like to help out!

Time to start thinking about your entries for the Tour of Remodeled Homes, April 25-26. Contracts will be mailed soon and are due March 6. Participate in this fun event to get your finished projects out there for all of Lincoln to see!

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Thank you for the hats and g loves. It is people like you that keep our small community strong and smiling!

Annete Bushaw & Saratog a Staff

Interested in joining the Remodelers Council?

Contact Jennie Korth at 402-423-4225 or jennie@hbal.org for more information!

Remodelers Council

Remodelers Council Ramp In 2001, the Home Builders Association of Lincoln was asked by an employee of the Building & Safety Department to help build a ramp for a fellow city employee. Because the need was temporary, it was decided the best approach was to purchase a light-weight modular aluminum ramp which could be assembled on site and, once the ramp was no longer needed, it could be removed and stored for future use. Since then, the ramp has been used numerous times by those in need and HBAL members are quick to volunteer the man hours required to make it happen.

In the last year, the ramp has been installed at three residences because of the willingness of our members to take time out of their day. Thank you to all who had a hand in making this happen and know you are appreciated, not only by the homeowners, but the HBAL staff as well!

“The heart of a volunteer is never measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others.”

- DeAnn Hollis

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Education Opportunity: Construction Site Runoff

Education Opportunity

Construction Site Runoff Meeting What’s New in 2020 for the City of Lincoln?

Who should attend? Builders, developers, site designers, contractors… anyone responsible for sediment and erosion control permit site compliance in the City of Lincoln and Lincoln’s three mile jurisdictional limit.

Speakers from the State of Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE), Lincoln and Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD), and the City of Lincoln will provide information on new and existing program requirements.

Description of Topics: • NDEE - CSW Permit Requirements and Related Topics • City of Lincoln - E&SC Inspection Submittal Software • LLCHD - Porta Potties and Dumpster Requirements for Job Sites • City of Lincoln - Small Site Permit Application and Enforcement

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February 19, 2020 11:30AM – 1PM

(Pizza and Soda Provided) Lancaster County/UNL Extension Office 444 Cherrycreek Road (North of Westgate Blvd & Sun Valley Blvd)

RSVP by Feb 14th to Rock Krzycki City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Watershed Management with the number of persons who wish to attend rkrzycki@lincoln.ne.gov or 402-309-5936.

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Goal-Based Networking

Goal-Based Networking:

Turn Your Socializing into Profitable Relationships

By Jeff Beals

Most professionals know they must network in order to achieve long-term business success. I remember as far back as high school being told by my guidance counselor that I needed to “meet a lot of people and build a network.” That was great advice back then and even better advice today.

It’s critically important to participate in the public arena and interact with the people who could become your clients, provide you with valuable information or help you further your causes and beliefs.

While they understand the importance of networking, many professionals do a lousy job of it. It’s easy to show up at an event, grab a drink, eat some free hors d’oeuvres, say “hi” to a couple people, then go home and pat yourself on the back for being “involved outside the office.”

Unfortunately, that’s not networking. It’s merely socializing.

There’s nothing wrong with socializing. In fact, it’s generally a good thing, but it’s not efficient. In order to convert socializing into networking, you need to have a three-tiered goal planted in your mind before you even enter the venue where networking will take place.

I call it “goal-based networking,” and here’s how it works: Goal #1 - “I will get a direct opportunity” This could be a new client, an invitation to join a prestigious organization, a job offer, a promise to donate money to your pet cause. While Goal #1 is ideal, it unfortunately doesn’t happen at most networking events.

Goal #2 - “I will get a solid lead on a direct opportunity” This is almost as good as the first goal, because it moves you closer to what you really want. Goal #2 should happen at the vast majority of networking events you attend. If it doesn’t, you’re not meeting enough people or not asking the right questions.

Goal #3 - “I will meet new people and learn valuable information” This is the bare-bones minimum goal that you should achieve at every single networking event you attend.

Make a commitment to network more and remember to think about these three goals before walking into your next networking event. Setting these goals consistently over a long period of time will maximize the return from your investments in networking. That means you increase your public profile, connect with the right people, find new business and become that person who always seems to know about business happenings long before your colleagues do.

Jeff Beals helps companies find better prospects, close more deals and capture greater market share. He is an international award-winning author, sought-after keynote speaker, and accomplished sales consultant. He delivers compelling speeches and sales-training workshops worldwide. He has spoken in 6 countries and 41 states. A frequent media guest, Jeff has been featured in Investor’s Business Daily, USA Today, Men’s Health, Chicago Tribune and The New York Times.

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New Members

Welcome New Members Knotwood Central Shane Ligon

Clausen Construction Steve Clausen

2610 Park Boulevard, Lincoln, NE 68502 Phone: 402-301-8064 Email: knotwoodcentral@gmail.com Website: www.divineretail.com

5735 St. Paul Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68507 Phone: 402-540-1502 Email: clausenconstruction@yahoo.com Website: www.clausenconstruction.com

Sponsor: Ben Carey, Build DCB, Inc.

Sponsor: Matt Kinning, Kinning Design Build, Inc.

Reason I joined HBAL: Community What I hope to get out of my membership: Name recognition

Reason I joined HBAL: To become more engaged in the building community.

What I hope to get out of my membership: Good contacts, exposure, and meet people in the building field. Clausen Construction has been building in Lincoln since the 90’s but recently has grown.

Desired areas of involvement: Tour of Remodeled Homes, Home and Garden Show and general involvement.

Personal: Camping and riding ATVs

Living Solutions Interior Design Gina Jackson

3201 South Street, PMB 212, Lincoln, NE 68502 Phone: 619-549-8270 Cellular: 402-413-1497 Email: gina@livingsolutionsid.com Website: www.livingsolutionsinteriordesign.com Sponsor: Herb Reese, Reese Construction, Inc. Reason I joined HBAL: To be more involved and connected in the residential building industry and community in Lincoln.

What I hope to get out of my membership: Meeting people in my community who share the interest of home renovating and building improving.

Desired areas of involvement: Parade of Homes Personal: I have a husband and four children. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, reading and renovating my home.

Living Solutions Interior Design has been helping people love where they live since 2011.With experience in all areas of residential design, we partner with clients to create comfortable beautiful spaces that offer ultimate functionality and reflect their unique style and taste.

Capital Patio & The Flame Shop Brian Burns

5500 Old Cheney Rd. Suite 16, Lincoln, NE 68516 Phone: 402-421-7575 Email: info@capitalpatio.com Website: www.capitalpatio.com Sponsor: Mike Kinning, Kinning Design Build, Inc. Reason I joined HBAL: Wanted to broaden our reach in the Lincoln Community.

What I hope to get out of my membership: Would like to grow our relationship with builders and designers in our market.

Capital Patio Flame Shop is a locally owned family business that has been serving Lincoln since 1955. We are the premier location for fireplaces, patio furniture, BBQ grills, screens and awnings and much more. Our staff is knowledgeable and experts in our categories.

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Here at Clausen Construction we strive for perfection and quality on all of our projects no matter the size. Our focus during a build is structural quality first, then cover with stunning visuals to enjoy forever.

Mosquito Authority Barton Barcel

304 41 Road, Bellwood, NE 68624 Phone: 402-538-3895 Email: bj@barcelmill.com Website: mosquitoauthority.com Sponsor: Matt Kinning, Kinning Design Build, Inc. Reason I joined HBAL: Home Show What I hope to get out of my membership: Develop business relationships with some of Lincoln’s premier companies.

Personal: Married for thirty-nine years, dated for forty-four years.

We have eight children with six being adopted and have cared for fifty-three others. Hobbies consist of collecting trees for my arboretum and working on my treehouse.

Did you know that mosquito-borne diseases kill more people each year worldwide than any other single factor? Serving the Lincoln and Omaha areas, Mosquito Authority can protect your most valuable assets, your family and customers! Mosquito Authority are the leading professionals on treatment for mosquitoes and ticks for residential, commercial and municipal properties. Contact us to learn how we can GUARANTEE you a mosquito free environment. Our process is safe for beneficial pollinators and pets so contact us to discuss how you can live mosquito free!

New Members

Welcome New Members

Aden Pressure Washing, LLC Elijah Aden

5301 Woodland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68516 Phone: 402-580-1428 Email: elijah@adenpressurewashing.com Website: www.adenpressurewashing.com Sponsor: Roger Reynolds Reason I joined HBAL: To connect with other business leaders and help raise awareness for our business.

What I hope to get out of my membership: Strong partnerships that result in business growth for everyone involved.

Desired areas of involvement: Home and Garden Show, Chili Cook-Off and Golf.

Personal: Our business is owned by me and my brother. We are both married. I have a 2-year old daughter. We all love spending time outdoors (hiking, camping, fishing, hunting).

Fence Pro’s, LLC Jarrod Oborny

3109 S. 6th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502 Phone: 402-904-3812 Email: fencepros14@gmail.com

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Ready to get started? Give us a call today!

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Directory Changes • Olivia Freriks is the new principal member for Two Men & A Truck.

Phone: 402-466-4669. Email: olivia.freriks@twomen.com.

• New mailing address for Harlow Homes is 3310 N. 92nd Street, Lincoln, NE 68507-6412.

• Justin Birkett is the new principal member for Counter Culture.

Phone: 531-500-5078.

• New mailing address for Cedar Creek Concrete is 5121 Pioneers Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68506-5341.

• Chris Haertel is the new principal member for Lincoln Winlectric. Email: clhaertel@winlectric.com.

• New mailing address for Decks Unlimited is 3160 N. 33rd Street, Lincoln, NE 68504.

• John Porter is the new principal member for K2 Geothermal.

Cellular: 402-580-5093. Email: jporter@k2construction.biz.

• New mailing address for Don Johnson Homes II, Inc. is 2741 King Lane Suite 1, Lincoln, NE 68521.

• Chris Talbot is the new principal member for Carpets Direct.

Phone: 402-486-3700. Email: chris@carpetsdirectne.com.

• New mailing address for Larsen Painting, Inc. is 11111 Aspen Canyon Road, Lincoln, NE 68526-9410.

• Briana Scheef is the new principal member for Briggs, Inc. of Lincoln. Phone: 402-420-9301. Email: bscheef@briggsinc.com.

• New mailing address for Erickson Construction, Inc. dba BK Custom Homes is 8040 S 97th Street, Lincoln, NE 68526-6129.

• New email address for Predmore Designs is rob@predmoredesigns.com.

• New email address for Innovations Siding & Windows is isw5011@gmail.com.

• New mailing address for Bugbee Homes is P.O. Box 81606, Lincoln, NE 68501-1606.

• New mailing address for Stuchlik & Associate Insurance is 8250 Old Cheney Road, Ste. C, Lincoln, NE 68516-3533.

• New mailing address for Fresh Coat Painters of Lincoln is 840 Hickory Hill Lane, Lincoln, NE 68521-4011.

• Bri Buser is a new affiliate member with Nebraska Realty.

Email: bri@nebraskarealty.com.

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• New mailing address for Hunt Irrigation, Inc. is 2025 SW 5th Street Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68522-1702.

• New mailing address for Trademark Builders is 3821 Connemara Circle, Lincoln, NE 68520-5001.

• New mailing address for Weber Home Inspections, LLC is P.O. Box 6952, Lincoln, NE 68506.

• Kurt Micek, HBE, LLP, is no longer an affiliate member.

• Paul Kardell, Home Real Estate, is no longer an affiliate member.

• Thane Jensen, Nebraska Realty, is no longer an affiliate member.

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28 Years

68 Years

8 Years

• Wellmann Heating & Air

• Lincoln Electric System

25 Years

64 Years • Bryant Air Conditioning, Heating, Electrical & Plumbing Co.

39 Years

• McConnell Thermal Services, LLC

24 Years • EcoWater Systems of Lincoln

• Foundation Building Materials • Mid-Alliance Insurance Associates, LLC

• Kuhlman Construction, Inc. • Thrasher • Advantage Remodeling, Inc.

• Custom Countertop, Inc.

18 Years

34 Years

• Midwest Tile, Marble and Granite, Inc.

• 1st United Mortgage

16 Years

33 Years

• Medallion Custom Homes, Inc.

• Supreme Surface Countertops

• Architectural Glassart

• Lincoln Cabinet

13 Years

31 Years

• Baylor Evnen, LLP

• Cummins Sprinkler

11 Years

29 Years

• Bouwens Plumbing • Country Truss, LLC • Fenton Electric • Festive Expressions Illuminations & Décor • L. O. Interiors • Ten Point Construction • Remodel Nebraska, LLC Sunroom Specialists • Zeng Granite, Inc.

2 Years • Creative Builders

• A1 Complete Services, Inc. dba A1 Mold Testing & Remediation • First State Bank Nebraska • K2 Geothermal

• Cabinet Craft, Inc. • Rezac Construction, Inc.

• Friesen Landscaping • Premium Carpet Care, LLC

3 Years

14 Years

32 Years

• Mr. Amoto Lawn & Tree Service • Murray Custom Homes, LLC

4 Years

19 Years

35 Years

7 Years

6 Years

22 Years

37 Years

• Carpets Direct • Dudley’s Dew-Right Tree & Mulch • Nebraska Brick & Supply

1 Year • Century Sales & Management, LLC • Fresh Coat Painters of Lincoln

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Salt Valley Construction

Wattier Steel Structures LLC

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Building Permits A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

T

U V W X

Y

Z AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AI AJ AK AL AM AN AO AP AQ AR AS AT AU AV AW AX AY AZ

Building Permits

City of Lincoln - 11 -Year Table SF=detached single family - TH=townhouses - MF=multi-family (including duplexes) 2009

2010

SF

TH MF SF

Jan.

11

14

0

Feb.

29

2

March

30

April

2011

2012

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

MF

SF

TH

MF

SF

TH

MF

SF

TH

MF

SF

TH

MF

SF

TH

MF

SF

TH

MF

SF

TH

MF

SF

TH

MF

SF

TH

MF

24

7

2

22

0

4

27

4

0

24

2

0

34

6

51

36

2

0

29

19

0

28

3

0

26

0

2

29

28

96

3

32

18

60

26

0

20

31

13

144

34

4

0

40

18

5

33

44

201

42

6

0

54

9

6

46

29

0

29

6

6

14

2

42

6

8

42

10

180

47

24

36

46

9

0

68

12

0

58

12

187

69

31

50

68

22

76

60

20

55

57

22

8

30

14

15

33

8

0

28

26

3

43

19

24

69

18

0

70

33

51

57

34

2

78

30

44

77

19

48

67

37

50

61

12

253

May

38

28

24

29

19

0

39

14

44

41

21

0

58

20

128

54

26

0

55

8

263

58

33

2

67

16

46

59

18

2

68

4

94

June

60

4

0

36

6

4

34

18

0

45

14

8

68

8

0

63

12

0

69

36

170

74

12

0

75

12

52

58

14

58

55

18

93

July

35

10

0

31

18

0

38

12

48

48

26

0

83

29

24

62

17

115

65

13

172

57

4

0

52

20

145

48

22

261

61

22

2

Aug.

37

14

0

33

6

2

35

21

2

58

36

275

60

41

232

52

16

198

54

18

75

60

14

2

60

19

33

85

45

0

69

31

60

Sept.

39

26

0

26

10

10

31

8

78

45

13

0

49

2

0

51

9

65

47

30

0

52

45

98

74

57

172

55

8

139

88

22

0

Oct.

20

24

18

27

18

138

34

11

0

57

21

0

29

49

2

76

24

254

73

16

11

51

36

0

45

34

119

48

14

17

64

16

100

Nov.

25

24

0

26

8

92

30

26

0

52

26

90

43

22

51

40

20

134

58

14

0

36

19

11

77

39

2

37

24

59

56

45

334

Dec.

24

6

0

31

7

36

29

10

0

31

46

0

34

10

57

54

18

139

58

25

0

26

4

102

51

8

112

32

2

100

38

16

10

YTD

378 180 62 370 131 352 388 156 379 525 263 577 597 214 494 664 211 1,012 663 252 1,081 632 253 309 728 258 811 621 233 743 675 242 1,056

A

L

M

N

O

P

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 1 23 2 24 3 25 4 26 5 27 6 7 28 8 29 9 30 10 31 11 32 12 33 13 34 14 35 15 36 16

2013

TH

Jan. Feb. March April May June July August Sept.

Oct. Nov. Dec. Total Avg. Cost

A

160 140

#

3 7 18 15 20 16 9 12 16 13 10 6 145

L

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

Remodeling Permits: Additions City of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 9 Year Table

X

Y

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost 80,100 2 43,500 6 422,000 3 59,336 4 114,877 6 288,700 13 1,255,950 178,700 5 107,786 2 33,000 3 64,000 2 18,650 2 392,168 3 686,575 452,005 10 691,458 8 357,600 8 338,910 15 816,118 15 469,496 15 1,281,039 908,366 11 600,931 10 212,603 12 609,495 8 342,365 10 350,200 17 369,500 340,080 20 723,945 13 776,408 12 596,540 14 541,952 9 259,600 16 814,997 603,388 7 224,812 9 379,500 12 430,200 14 575,322 9 326,950 9 329,874 248,618 10 414,975 9 264,975 9 232,625 11 791,636 10 410,020 6 406,500 478,200 9 545,217 10 300,579 10 334,057 9 1,100,850 12 553,950 9 841,129 1,011,333 13 595,111 10 314,515 14 307,385 14 986,202 16 1,247,084 20 678,159 220,423 15 438,100 13 461,927 15 516,155 19 1,226,451 13 458,200 11 247,500 573,100 12 527,840 14 553,881 4 84,845 7 218,914 15 646,458 12 552,963 593,785 7 223,642 5 75,850 7 315,000 6 145,000 8 270,250 9 302,613 5,688,098 121 5,137,317 109 4,152,838 109 3,888,548 123 6,878,337 125 5,673,076 140 7,766,799 39,228 42,457 38,099 35,675 55,921 45,385 55,477

M

Additions N O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

Remodeling Permits: Alterations

W

X

Y

Z

#

5 6 5 11 16 14 10 11 15 14 8 3 118

Z

City of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 9 Year Table

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 120 # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost Jan. 69 988,395 81 804,484 66 751,024 90 1,279,205 71 1,254,169 60 743,166 77 1,001,282 100 Feb. 79 893,584 69 565,929 42 702,668 87 811,667 71 949,830 64 392,168 87 1,282,094 80 March 104 900,086 96 1,055,957 65 1,000,016 93 1,011,061 89 1,225,863 111 1,145,593 122 1,602,109 April 133 1,292,245 96 871,985 108 1,158,054 110 1,010,930 103 1,446,555 85 1,670,275 79 1,046,978 60 May 111 946,242 123 1,544,337 92 605,739 98 1,088,989 94 1,087,272 84 960,082 92 1,148,390 June 112 819,225 110 1,093,867 87 784,050 93 1,239,491 123 1,322,160 87 683,484 110 1,479,373 40 July 99 1,104,259 109 1,029,087 114 1,331,940 103 1,514,047 97 1,156,359 85 887,988 84 1,129,395 20 August 129 1,032,748 114 1,148,868 87 883,068 86 876,111 76 1,109,545 118 1,098,327 97 1,483,653 Sept.0 106 928,466 84 764,670 86 1,248,723 87 1,023,281 94 1,257,889 99 1,164,556 110 1,648,760 Oct. 120 1,437,177 95 948,167 109 1,408,064 97 1,438,167 # 122# 1,298,243 # # 124 # 1,019,740 # # 96 # 971,812 # Nov. 93 703,129 100 750,064 86 772,852 52 896,946 64 619,626 77 1,377,831 68 1,031,600 2011 74 2012 2013 2016 201759 2018684,988 2019 Dec. 647,0162014 672015 846,949 68 1,471,580 70 759,125 94 986,665 52 744,208 1,231 11,553,638 1,173 11,495,937 988 10,894,934 1,087 13,660,485 1,047 13,136,560 1,073 12,518,199 1,075 15,036,009 17 Total 9,386 9,800 11,027 12,567 12,547 11,667 13,987 18 Avg. Cost 19 20 Alterations 21 22 1,400 23 24 1,200 25 1,000 26 800 27 600 28 29 400 30 30200ď ´ Lincoln Business Builder 31 0 32

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75 67 99 87 80 67 68 88 78 74 59 47 889

AA

2018 Cost 216,225 225,962 259,200 464,929 575,844 910,825 478,335 405,800 1,264,992 957,327 594,500 150,000 6,503,939 55,118

AA

2018 Cost 1,539,597 1,338,692 1,410,467 1,142,767 1,234,444 1,317,468 776,932 1,301,182 945,205 1,647,352 791,078 717,165 14,162,349 15,931

AB

#

5 4 9 11 12 8 9 13 10 13 13 4 111

AB

#

74 65 78 84 77 84 71 68 66 70 80 50 867

AC

2019 Cost 144,061 280,000 338,600 462,802 738,622 388,500 570,293 951,995 338,000 554,966 489,994 121,480 5,379,313 48,462

AC

2019 Cost 1,431,083 1,115,382 1,616,356 1,345,676 1,007,810 1,258,648 1,239,846 1,639,950 784,434 939,531 1,336,884 505,358 14,220,958 16,402

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