Lincoln Business Builder (January 2013)

The LINCOLN BUSINESS BUILDER January 2013

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Reserve Your Space Today!!

Exhibitor space is still available for the

2013 Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show Contracts are available at www.hbal.org or by calling 402-423-4225.

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Home Builders Association of Lincoln’s Installation & Awards Ceremony Monday, January 14 6:00 p.m. - Social • 7:00 - Dinner Nebraska Champions Club 707 Stadium Drive Cost: $10 for HBAL Members or $20 for guests Save us a call and send your RSVP by January 8 to info@hbal.org or call 402-423-4225.

Join us for the “HOTTEST” event of the year!

HBAL Chili Cookoff March 11, 2013 Scan this QR code with your smartphone to view the Lincoln Business Builder on the go!

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President’s Message January 2013 Vol. 50, No. 1

President’s Message

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President’s Message

Upcoming Events

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Dan Klein, Sr., HBAL President

HBAL Chili Cook-off

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Member News

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2013 Board of Directors

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Financial Column

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Contents

Accela Update

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Building & Safety’s New Counter Hours

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OSHA Inspection for HBAL Member

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OSHA Extends Enforcement Measures Christmas Party

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New LES Service Fees

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EPA Responds to RRP Rule Questions

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2013 Home & Garden Show

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Renewals

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New Members

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Directory Changes

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Cancellations 20 HBAL’s The Big Catch

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Building Permits

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Thank you friends and business partners for your engagement to make HBAL a great place this year and a better place for us all moving forward in 2013. Looking over the pass year I especially appreciated: • Everyone as you contributed your individual God-given talents through HBAL as servant leaders to meet the needs and paving the way for a better tomorrow in our community • HBAL members speaking with a unified voice of verbal unanimity as we dealt with the challenges which came our way while moving forward with the High HBAL Heritage, Graciously Giving Generously while Selflessly Serving with Shared Satisfaction for a job well done • Volunteers bringing energy, focus and growth to make events so successful this year with the Home and Garden Show, Chili Cook Off, Clay Shoot and Golf Tournaments, Lincoln Children’s Museum Project, Habitat for Humanity, Santa Cop and gifts to fill the toy boxes to bless others, provide service and just had fun together • Each of you as you gave words of encouragement, suggestions and notes of kindness – I have been truly blessed Ground work has been laid with additional and new elements for this coming year to include a great new web site for all of us and the Lincoln community, Expanded Young Professionals Council in HBAL, Business Professionals Challenging us and giving us Educational opportunities right here in Lincoln.

Join with me on January 14th at the Champions Club to welcome in the team to lead HBAL in 2013 with Mike Rezac as President.

May this New Year be one of Blessing and Growth in our lives, business success and continued HBAL service in our Lincoln community.

Home Builders Association of Lincoln

Executive Committee

National Directors

6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516 (402) 423-4225 phone • (402) 423-4251 fax www.hbal.org • info@hbal.org

Dan Klein, Sr., President

Steve Fulton, CGP

Mike Rezac, President Elect

Justin Johnson

Mike Kinning, 1st Vice President

Mike Rezac

Perry Haralson, 2nd Vice President

Lois Hartzell, GMB, CSP, Alternate

Dan Walker, Secretary

Mike Kinning, Alternate

Bob Bryant, Treasurer

Dan Klein, Sr., Alternate

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.

Lois Hartzell, GMB, CSP, Immediate Past President

National Life Directors

Mike Benker, Executive Vice President

The annual subscription rate is included with your membership dues.

Jeff Bielenberg, Eric Hoke, Ken Inness, CGP, Justin Johnson, Matt Kleinschmit, Jo Lewis, Mike May, Lori Pippitt, CKD, CGR, CAPS, Gary Reese, Herb Reese, CGR, CAPS, Lance Roach, Ken Svoboda

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

Mike Benker Jennie Korth

Publisher Editor, Photographer, Design

HBAL Staff Kayla Harrison, Jennie Korth & Melissa Hilgenkamp

Board of Directors

Remodelers Council Molly Johnson

Past Presidents Allen Barber, Mike Benker, Jerry Boyce, Mike Goings, CGP, CSP, Rick Krueger, Dan Kubr, Donn Mann, Sam Manzitto, Roger Reynolds, CGR, CAPS, Dick Robison, Greg Shinaut, CGP, Ken Westerhold

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Upcoming Events

Calendar of Events Dec. 31Jan. 1

New Years HBAL Office Closed Remodelers Council Meeting Custom Countertop, Inc. 11:30 a.m. • Lunch provided by Custom Countertop

Jan. 9

HBAL Installation & Awards Ceremony Nebraska Champions Club 6:30 p.m. Social • 7:30 p.m. Dinner $10 per person

Jan. 14

Feb. 7-10

Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show Lancaster Event Center Thu. & Fri. 5 - 9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $6 per person or $5 with a non-perishable food item

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.

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2013 General Membership Meetings (dates subject to change)

Mark your calendar and plan to attend these meetings in 2013!

January 14 Installation & Awards Ceremony March 11 Chili Cook-off April 15 Tribute to Youth September 16 General Membership Meeting November 11 HBAL Election Night December 6 Christmas Party

It is our choices…that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.

– J.K. Rowling 4  Lincoln Business Builder

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HBAL Chili Cook-off

Join us for the “HOTTEST” event of the year!

5th Annual HBAL Chili Cookoff Monday, March 11, 2013 Shrine Center

1050 Saltillo Road (off Hwy 77 & Saltillo Road) 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 (kids 12 and under are free) It’s time to form a team, get out the cookbook and start planning your red hot chili booth at our Fifth 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 402-423-4225 if you want to be a part of the committee or if you want a booth.

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

Chili Entrant Info RSVP to attend by March 5 (no shows will be billed)

We will be attending the 5th Annual Chili Cook-off. ________________________________________ Company Name _____ Yes, we will be attending with _____ adults and _____ children under 12.

Please list names below: ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Return your RSVP form to the HBAL office via fax (402-423-4251) or e-mail (info@hbal.org). ____ Check here if you would also like to enter the Chili Cook-off and complete Contest Registration form to the right.

Raffle Prizes!!

There will be a variety of prizes awarded throughout the evening! Each attendee will receive a raffle ticket upon arriving at the event. A separate drawing will be held for kids. Prizes include gift baskets, gift certificates and more!

If you are interested in donating a prize, please contact Jennie at 402-423-4225 or jennie@hbal.org.

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 Shrine Center!** Exhibitors (cooks) will: • Prepare 3 gallons of chili (in a roaster pan) • Have their own meat thermometer • Bring a table cover • Provide their own extension cords • Choose a theme for their booth & decorate • Name their chili HBAL will provide: • 8 ft. table • Chairs • Electrical outlet • Bowls, spoons, napkins • Crackers • Prizes

Contest Registration

Our company wants to have a booth because we are the best cooks this side of El Paso. We understand that all food preparation must be done on-site and that outside alcohol cannot be brought into the Shrine Center during preparation/cook-off.

____________________________________ Company Name ____________________________________ Contact Name ____________________________________ E-mail Address / Phone No. Return your entry form to the HBAL office via fax (402-423-4251) or e-mail (info@hbal.org).

Don’t forget to RSVP, too! You will receive admittance for two with your booth. Each additional attendee is $15.

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Member News

2013

Member News In Sympathy Our sympathy to the families of Dee Ann & Kelly Downing and Kathy & Greg Norris, Pioneer Overhead Door, Inc., on the death of Dee Ann & Kathy’s father, Orville Meyer, who passed away on December 10.

Our sympathy to Terry Kriz, Oak Creek Sporting Club, and his family on the death of his wife, Shelly, who passed away on December 14.

Congratulations!

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Attention HBAL Members!

Look for your 2013 HBAL Directory in your mailbox in January.

Thank You! Thank you to the following indivudals who donated toys after last month’s Lincoln Business Builder had already gone to print.

John Hoppe, Jr. Pioneer Printing Kathy Barber Items were given to Voices of Hope.

Dan Klein awarded Joe McKee his plaque for 50 years of membership with NAHB.

Jerry Maher, Mahris Custom Homes, was inducted into the Nebraska Softball Hall of Fame on December 1.

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2013 Board of Directors

2013 Board of Directors

Adam Flanagan

Construction and Real Estate Lending Officer

Scott Williamson

Vice-President Mortgage

Susan Bredthauer

Vice-President Mortgage

President

Mike Rezac (Rezac Construction, Inc.)

President Elect

Mike Kinning (Kinning Design Build)

1st Vice President

Mike May (May Custom Homes & Cabinets, Inc.)

2nd Vice President

Perry Haralson (Cornhusker Bank)

Immediate Past President

Dan Klein, Sr. (Regal Building Systems, Inc.)

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Bob Bryant (Bryant, Katt & Associates, P.C.)

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Directors

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Mark Aksamit (Earl Carter Lumber Co.) Jess Baker (Wilderness Construction, Inc.) Roger Bumgarner (Ironwood Builders) Eric Hoke (Eric’s Electric, Inc.) Ruth Hietbrink (Black Hills Energy) Justin Johnson (Hoppe Homes, LP) Matt Kleinschmit (Pride Homes) Jerry Maher, CGP, CAPS, CGB (Mahris Custom Homes) Chuck Pfenning (Nebraska Title Co.) Herb Reese , CGR, CAPS (Reese Construction, Inc.) Lance Roach (JL Exteriors, Inc.) Ken Svoboda (Ray’s Lawn & Home Care)

Remodelers Council

Jeff Bielenberg (Bielenberg Builders, Inc.)

Past Presidents

Jerry Boyce (Boyce Construction, Inc.) Jim Christo, CGR, CGB (Christo Design Build, Inc.) Steve Fulton, CGP (Fulton Construction, Inc.) Mike Goings, CGP, CSP (Goings Homes, LLC) Lois Hartzell, GMB, CSP (Vistar Homes, Inc.) Fred Hoppe (Hoppe Homes, LP) Joe McKee (McKee Construction, Inc.) Bob Peterson (Prairie Gold Housing, Inc.) Roger Reynolds, CGR, CAPS (Reynolds Design & Remodeling) Greg Schwinn (Schwinn Homes, LLC) Greg Shinaut, CGP (Black Hills Energy)

HBAL Life Director

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Financial Column

Group Disability Insurance

Provided by Brian Willet, Waddell & Reed If a disabling illness or injury were to prevent you from working for weeks, months, or even years, how would you support yourself and your family? If disability strikes, you may discover that your most valuable asset isn’t your home or your savings--it’s your ability to earn a living. Fortunately, group disability insurance can help protect you.

Whether it’s offered through your employer, school, trade group, or another association to which you belong, group disability insurance is an affordable solution to your need for income protection.

What is group disability insurance?

Like other types of disability insurance, group disability insurance pays you a benefit that replaces part of your earned income when you’re sick or injured and can no longer work. A group disability policy covers all eligible members of a group that has a common interest or association, and may offer special terms, conditions, and rates.

Short-term and long-term

There are two major types of group disability coverage: short-term and long-term.

Short-term disability insurance plans generally pay benefits for several months, or occasionally as long as 2 years. In the case of employer-sponsored coverage, benefits often start once you exhaust your sick leave.

Long-term disability insurance plans may pay benefits for several years, or until age 65, and may be coordinated with benefits from a short-term plan so that your disability coverage is continuous.

Ideally, you’ll want to have both types of coverage. While it’s true that short-term disabilities are more common, long-term disabilities can be even more financially devastating.

Group disability features

• Group disability insurance is often more affordable than individual disability income insurance.

• You may pay the entire premium cost, or if coverage is offered through your employer, your employer may pay all or part of the cost.

receive benefits due to alcoholism, drug addiction, or a mental, nervous, or emotional disorder.

Elimination period How long will you have to wait once you become disabled before you begin receiving benefits? Elimination periods (sometimes called “waiting periods”) for long-term disability plans range from 30 to 180 days, while elimination periods for short-term disability plans generally range from 1 to 14 days.

Level of coverage What percentage of your income will the disability policy cover?

Disability policies typically pay a benefit equal to 50 to 70% of your gross monthly base salary. A monthly maximum benefit may apply.

Definition of disability How does the plan define disability? To receive benefits, you generally must be under the care of a doctor because of illness or accidental injury that impairs your ability to work either in “your own occupation” (your regular job) or in “any occupation” for which you might be qualified, based on education, experience, training, and past earnings. Some group disability plans incorporate the two definitions, paying benefits for an initial period (generally 2 years) based on the “own occupation” definition, then continuing to pay benefits if you meet the “any occupation” definition of disability.

Some plans may cover partial disabilities, while others will require that you be totally disabled to receive benefits.

The article is written by Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, Inc., but is provided by Brian W. Willet. 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. Insurance products are offered through insurance companies with which Waddell & Reed has sales arrangements.

Copyright 2012 - Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, Inc., all rights reserved. Waddell & Reed and Broadridge Investor Communications Solutions, Inc. are not affiliated companies.

Brian W. Willet is a District Manager with Waddell & Reed in Lincoln, NE and can be reached at 402-484-7526. Waddell & Reed, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC

• Group disability insurance often has flexible underwriting. During initial or open enrollment periods, you may not have to pass a physical. Some plans even cover disabilities related to a pre-existing condition, although a waiting period typically applies.

• Your premiums may go up periodically. Many group plans typically guarantee premiums for a certain period (e.g., 1 to 5 years), but may increase rates at the end of that period for the entire group.

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• Plans may include certain base benefits, with the option to add on other benefits at an additional cost.

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• “You can’t take it with you” is a phrase that typically applies to employer-sponsored group disability coverage; when you leave your job, your group disability coverage will end. In addition, you usually can’t convert group disability to an individual disability policy.

• Group disability benefits will generally be reduced by payments you receive from workers’ compensation, Social Security. and other government programs.

• Benefits you receive may or may not be taxable, depending on who pays the premiums. Generally, if either you or your employer pays the premium using pretax dollars, then benefits you receive will be taxable. Consult a tax professional for more information.

• Group disability can supplement benefits you receive from an individual disability income policy (a total benefit limit may apply).

Group disability coverage: what to look for

Understanding your disability coverage is important. Here are 4 major points to consider when reviewing a group disability plan: Benefit period How long will you receive benefits once you become disabled?

Typical benefit periods for long-term plans are 2 years, 5 years, or up to age 65, while typical benefit periods for short-term plans are 13 weeks or 26 weeks (some plans may offer benefits for up to 2 years). Policies may further limit the amount of time you can

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Accela Update | Building & Safety’s New Counter Hours

Building & Safety Welcomes Accela Testers Lincoln’s Building and Safety Department is pleased to announce the five contractors who have agreed to use and test the new Accela software before it is installed and ready for contractor and homeowner use in late January.

We want to use the “test” Accela software to get feedback from contractors before it is in general use. This feedback will help our staff understand how the typical contractor uses the program. It will help us with our training program for contractors and homeowners who will be using the new system.

The contractors are: • Ted Scott, Signature Homes, LLC and Medallion Custom Homes, Inc. • Roger Bumgarner, Ironwood Builders • Karen Koinzan, Bryant Heating • Jared Rohrs, John Henry’s Plumbing and Heating • Eric Hoke, Eric’s Electric When the software is available there will be a number of benefits to the users and the City staff in the DSC: • Wireless web-based enterprise solution available 24 x 7 x 365 • GIS scheduling, parcel location information • Field inspections with live data • Instantaneous communication with customers • On-line inspection scheduling and results via Internet, email, iPad, cell phone and other hand-held devices • Other email notices to any wireless device, tablet, or phone • Increase cross-department communication (B&S, Health, Planning and PW) • E-commerce opportunities using ACH, Trust accounts, and debit and credit cards • Ability to develop and deploy reports instantly by individual staff • Create business metrics • Improve workflows and intra-departmental processing

New Accela Automation Transition: January 18th - 22nd

During this time we will not be able to process business transactions or enter inspection requests. Customers needing permit processing and inspections during this time will need to submit request prior to 3 p.m. on January 17th.

For updates on the Accela project and more please visit our website. http://lincoln.ne.gov/city/build/news/index.htm

Building & Safety’s New Counter Hours On January 2, 2013, the City of Lincoln Department of Building and Safety will change its public counter hours to 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Building and Safety needs to provide adequate time to complete each business day’s transactions. This also will ensure that our employees are able to respond to customers who contact us by telephone or online before the close of the business day.

We appreciate your cooperation in transitioning to this new schedule. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Justin at (402) 441- 6455 or Lana at (402) 441- 6456.

Did You Know?

Herbert Hoover was Stanford’s football team manager. At the first Stanford-Cal game in 1892, he forgot to bring the ball.

- The Amazing Fact Generator

Local service for the life of your mortgage loan.

At Cornhusker Bank, we believe when you come to us for a mortgage loan, you expect to continue to work with us well beyond closing.

This is why we offer to service your mortgage right here in Lincoln.*

Life is good when banking is simple.

Stop by, call, or visit us online to learn more.

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After January 22, 2013 please visit the Accela Citizen Access site to set up an account. https://my.lincoln.ne.gov/CitizenAccess * Not all mortgage loans qualify for the local servicing program.

Please contact a mortgage lender for details.

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OSHA Inspection for HBAL Member | OSHA Extends Enforcement Measures

Your Building Envelope Specialist!

OSHA Inspection for HBAL Member OSHA inspectors are inspecting residential construction sites and extensions for the temporary enforcement measures will not protect you from an inspection. These extensions are providing you time to perfect your policies and training before the regulations become even stricter. A recent random inspection yielded fines for items not attached to the extensions of temporary enforcement measures.

Although this builder considers himself lucky and proud of his employees for their efforts in maintaining a safe jobsite, would you be ready for an inspection?

• Are you using your forklift and platform as part of your safety policy when working on roofs? What’s your policy when it needs to be moved to a new location?

• Solving problems for contractors with Icynene foam since 1995.

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• Is your trailer wired with a sub-panel? Does it look like the rough-in of a house or a finished safe product to be left exposed to employees?

• Are your employees ready to be interviewed by inspectors?

What will they say regarding your training program?

• Do you hire new employees? At what stage are they considered fully trained?

• Did you set that ladder against the house to have it out of the way or is it to be used? The same goes for an extension ladder leaning against the roof?

From one builder to another, please make it obvious you are doing your best to maintain a safe jobsite and take your record keeping seriously. Keep your employees safe and keep yourself in business to build another home for a family!

OSHA Extends Temporary Enforcement Measures in Residential Construction The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration will extend for three months its temporary enforcement measures in residential construction. The temporary enforcement measures, now extended through March 15, 2013, include priority free on-site compliance assistance, penalty reductions, extended abatement dates, measures to ensure consistency and increased outreach. Fatalities from falls are the number one cause of workplace death in construction.

OSHA has been working closely with the industry to assist employers in complying with the new directive. From October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012, OSHA’s On-site Consultation Projects performed more than 3,000 on-site visits, conducted close to 1,100 training sessions and delivered close to 500 presentations related to fall protection in residential construction. OSHA’s regional and area offices also conducted more than 1,200 outreach activities on the directive.

The agency will continue to work with employers to ensure a clear understanding of, and to facilitate compliance with, the new policy.

OSHA will also continue to develop materials to assist the industry, including a wide variety of educational and training materials to assist employers with compliance, which are available on OSHA’s website.

• Residential construction: www.osha.gov/doc/topics/residentialprotection/index.html • Fall Prevention Campaign: www.osha.gov/stopfalls/index.html

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Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for the employees. OSHA’s role is to ensure these conditions for America’s working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education and assistance. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.

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Christmas Party

HBAL Christmas Party

Hillcrest Country Club • December 6, 2012 Over 150 HBAL members enjoyed dueling pianos at the annual Christmas party.

Check out a clip from the night on HBAL’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/HBAofLincoln

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Christmas Party

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New LES Service Fees

Summary of LES Service Fees

The new LES Service Regulations will go into effect on January 1, 2013 and can be found at www.les.com/pdf/service_regulations_010113.pdf.

Below is a listing of service fees set forth in these Service Regulations with a reference to the paragraph(s) in which the fee is described. Please note that minimum amount for Temporary Service will increase to $130.

Item

Fee

Reference

AID-TO-CONSTRUCTION:

A fee charged for a portion of construction cost

A-10, B, G, G-2-b, H-4, H-6-b

Temporary Service:

$130.00 minimum

F-1

Underground Extension (Subdivisions):

$472.00 for lots with rear lot lines 100 ft. in width or less $4.72 per rear lot foot for lots with rear lot line greater than 100 ft. in width, not to exceed $944.00 per lot

H-3-a

Underground Extension (Mobile Home Parks):

$50.00 per lot

H-3-b

Connection Charge: • In LES’ Business Office: • Outside LES’ Business Office Hours:

$40.00 minimum $75.00 minimum

M-1, N-3-c M-1, N-3-c

Security Deposit:

Up to twice the average monthly billing

M-1, N-3-c

Returned Payment:

$30.00

M-3

New Account Service Fee:

$25.00

M-3

Late Payment Fee:

3.0 percent of past due amount

M-1

Field Collection of Payment:

$20.00

M-3

Rereads:

$20.00

N-3-C

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EPA Responds to RRP Rule Questions

EPA Responds to RRP Rule Questions With assistance from Senator Mike Johanns Office

The initial scenario was identified at the Remodelers Council Meeting on April 4, 2012 with an additional scenario added June 7, 2012. While attending the 2012 NAHB Spring Board of Directors Meeting and Legislative Conference, Mike Benker attended the NAHB Remodelers Board of Trustees Meeting to listen to Steve Chester, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Rosemarie Kelley, Director of Waste and Chemical Enforcement Division and Greg Sullivan, Chief of Chemical Risk and Reporting Enforcement Branch give a small presentation followed by 20 minutes of Q&A regarding EPA Enforcement. During the Q&A, the following questions were asked and following this meeting a discussion was held in which a written response was expected by Rosemarie Kelley.

We want to thank Senator Johanns Office for their assistance with getting a written response for each scenario. Although the answers may not be exactly what a remodeling contractor may want to hear, at least they are more direct in their nature.

Scenario #1:

If you have a pre-1978 home with painted wood siding and you wish to overlay the siding with foam and a vinyl or other siding material, do you need to be a Certified Renovator? Is testing required? The concern is whether the surface area is the area being covered or the diameter of the nails being driven or shot through the surface in order to install the overlay products.

Answers – From the EPA:

Is testing required? No, testing is never required under the RRP Rule. The renovator is free to assume the presence of lead-based paint and proceed accordingly. See FQ 23002-32338.

Do you need to be a Certified Renovator? It depends. The work practices for exterior projects are based on a performance standard - if the activity disturbs a painted surface (generally, by creating paint chips or dust) in excess of 20 square feet, the work area must be contained so dust or debris does not leave the work area while the renovation is being performed. Thus, if the installation of the foam and vinyl siding results in the disturbance of paint in excess of 20 square feet of painted surface, then the RRP Rule applies.

However, if the activity will be performed in such a way that does not disturb 20 square feet of painted surface, then the RRP Rule would not apply.

The definition of “minor repair and maintenance “ at 40 CFR 745.83 provides a guidance on how to measure the surface area disturbed: “When removing painted components, or portions of painted components, the entire surface area removed is the amount of painted surface disturbed.” When painted surfaces are being disturbed or disrupted, but not completely removed, the surface area disturbed is only the area being actively disturbed. For example, when removing painted siding, the surface area disturbed is the entire surface area of the painted siding board. When nailing new siding into old painted siding, the surface area disturbed

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EPA Responds to RRP Rule Questions includes the cumulative area of the nails being driven through the painted surface and any additional surface area disturbance that might create paint chips, dust or debris.”

The EPA recognizes this may be difficult to determine in advance of the renovation activity. However the renovator is the person with the expertise and experience to make this determination on a caseby-case basis. In such a situation, the renovator should consider how factors such as the condition of the underlying paint or the chosen method of renovation may increase or decrease the likely hood for a disturbance of paint. If there is still uncertainty, the EPA recommends renovators err on the side of caution and be prepared to contain any dust and debris.

Scenario #2:

A wood floor refinisher was asked to refinish an oak floor in a 1920’s home (pre-1978). There were differing opinions as to whether the refinisher needed to test the surface for lead before refinishing. Is stained and clear-coated woodwork to be tested whether it is on the floor or a trim material because of the phrase, “...a component surface covered in whole or in part with paint or other surface coatings.”

Answers – From the EPA:

The EPA’s regulatory definition of “painted surface” was derived from Congress’ statutory definition of “lead-based paint” in Section 401 of TSCA, 15 USC 2681: “The term ‘lead-based paint’ means paint or other surface coatings that contain lead in excess of 1.0 milligrams per centimeter squared or 0.5 percent by weight. . .” (emphasis added). The RRP Rule makes no distinction between surface coatings on the floor versus trim work.

Prior to 1978 it was common for varnishes to contain lead as a drying agent in the form of lead acetate. See this refinishing industry article at: http://hardwoodfloorsmag.com/articles/ article.aspx?articleid=479&zoneid= and this technical article by Charles S. Tumosa and Marion F. Mecklenburg available at: http:// www.si.edu/mci/downloads/articles/tusoma_paper.pdf. Sanding or removing these surface coatings without proper precautions can produce high levels of lead dust and pose risks to human health.

You may ask “what’s next regarding the RRP Rule?,” the NAHB lawsuit failed and the definition of lead is changing. There are currently bills in committee for the House of Representatives (H.R. 5911) and Senate (S. 2148), which are companion bills to provide an opt-out for homeowners who are not in the target age-groups or statuses. As these bills are being reviewed and improved, it is likely they will move out of committee. This is your opportunity to make sure your representatives in the House and Senate support these bills or provide you with a reason why they cannot support them, which may further improve the bill itself.

The EPA has assembled a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule. The list can be found at: http://www.epa.gov/lead/rrp/index.htm# or http://toxics.supportportal.com/link/portal/23002/23019/ ArticleFolder/615/Renovation-Repair-and-Painting-Rule. The questions asked by the Remodelers Council were new and should appear on an updated list in the future.

Article written by Mike Benker. You may contact the author at 402-423-4225 or mbenker@hbal.org.

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2013 Home & Garden Show

2013 Home Show • Current Exhibitors current as of December 17

Contact the HBAL office at 402-423-4225 to reserve your booth space today!!

2K Landscape Design ................................................ 402-450-9943 A1 Cabinet & Granite ................................................ 402-474-0848 ABC Seamless House Siding ...................................... 402-477-5400 Action Plumbing & Heating, Inc. ............................... 402-423-6960 Active Life Family Chiropractic .................................. 402-420-0440 Advanced Chiropractic Solutions ............................... 402-328-0028 Advantage Remodeling, Inc. ...................................... 402-416-1430 AIA-Lincoln ............................................................... 402-326-1212 Amazing Sheets ......................................................... 909-247-4690 American Electronics, Inc. ......................................... 402-421-1222 Aqua Systems ............................................................ 402-466-6800 Architectural Glassarts ............................................... 402-420-2544 Aspen Builders, Inc. ................................................... 402-423-6811 Astro Buildings, Inc. .................................................. 402-292-9894 BAJCO Construction .................................................. 402-217-2489 BC Remodeling ......................................................... 402-310-5872 Better Business Bureau .............................................. 402-436-2345 Black Hills Energy ..................................................... 402-437-1814 Bluestem SIPS, LLC .................................................... 402-729-5686 Bonsall Pool & Spa .................................................... 402-488-0148 Boulder Works Landscaping ...................................... 402-499-5866 Bryant A/C, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical Company.402-467-1111 Bugbee Homes .......................................................... 402-580-7339 Cabinet Craft, Inc. ..................................................... 402-488-8978 Capital City Exteriors ................................................. 402-325-0506 Capital Overhead Door Co. ....................................... 402-466-2754 Carpets Direct ........................................................... 402-486-3700 Champion Family Chiropractic ................................. 402-423-4422) Christo Design Build, Inc. .......................................... 402-476-2288 City of Lincoln, Public Works .................................... 402-441-7566 City of Lincoln Recycling Office................................. 402-441-7043 City of Lincoln - Public Works & Utilities Department, Watershed Management Division .............................. 402-441-4959 College Pro Painters................................................... 630-963-9528 Comfort Techs, Inc. ................................................... 402-465-0000 Cornerstone Chiropractic Centre ............................... 402-483-4300 Cornhusker Bank ....................................................... 402-434-3788 Creative Landscaping ................................................. 402-730-8424 Culligan Water Conditioning ..................................... 402-476-3351 Cummins Sprinkler .................................................... 402-420-1061 Custom Blinds and Design ......................................... 402-730-2000 CUTCO Cutlery ......................................................... 716-790-7181 D. H. Merritt & Sons Sand, Gravel, & Ready-Mix ....... 402-435-3213 Don Johnson Homes, Inc. .......................................... 402-436-3228 DuctMedic Air Duct Cleaning ................................... 402-435-3828 Dudley’s Dew Right Lawn and Tree Service .............. 402-421-0870 DWS, Inc. .................................................................. 402-891-6520 Eagle 1st Roofing & Construction ............................... 402-488-1900 Earnest Well Drilling, Inc. .......................................... 402-761-2281 ECO Guard Insulation & Roofing ............................... 308-350-0492 EcoWater Systems of Lincoln ..................................... 402-474-3440 Edward Jones Investments .......................................... 402-483-6101 Edward’s Stone .........................................................402-421-ROCK Elite Fencing, LLC ...................................................... 402-202-8547 Endicott Clay Products Co. ........................................ 402-729-3315 Energy Panel Structures ............................................. 712-859-3219 Epp Concrete ............................................................. 402-423-9192 Ernie’s in Ceresco ...................................................... 402-474-2666 Factory Direct Appliance ........................................... 402-891-6500 Fakler Architects, LLC ................................................ 402-228-3020 Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery ............. 402-328-8589 First State Bank Nebraska ........................................... 402-421-3535 Frosty Effects Construction, Inc. ................................. 402-646-5016 Fulton Construction, Inc. ........................................... 402-464-7272 Gana Trucking & Excavating, Inc. .............................. 402-794-5000

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Gardner’s Wisconsin Cheese ..................................... 402-727-1593 General Excavating .................................................... 402-467-1627 Going Nuts ................................................................ 402-489-6699 Goings Homes, LLC .................................................. 402-477-8881 GoodeGuy Construction, Inc. .................................... 402-435-6893 Granite Transformations of Omaha ............................ 402-502-1180 Green’s Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Remodeling .. 402-467-4444 GV Kustom Kitchens .................................................. 402-326-3236 Handy Man Home Remodeling Center ...................... 605-334-9600 Harley’s Heating & A/C, Inc. ..................................... 402-466-3408 Heartland Moving ..................................................... 402-466-1112 Heritage Homes ........................................................ 402-369-0151 Heritage Builders, Inc. ............................................... 402-421-3333 Hickman Area Economic Development Association .. 402-792-2212 Hinrichs Fine Woods, Inc. ......................................... 402-466-8884 Home Solutions of Nebraska ..................................... 402-420-6911 Home Real Estate ...................................................... 402-770-9450 Home Innovations Spas, Inc. ..................................... 402-421-2922 Homestead Homes, Inc. ............................................ 402-375-3515 ICF Connections, Inc. ................................................ 402-934-1442 Illuminations Lighting, Inc. ........................................ 402-475-4663 The Inland Group ...................................................... 402-404-5488 Innovations Siding & Windows .................................. 402-423-8831 Innovative Homes & Design, Inc. .............................. 402-423-6565 INSPRO Insurance ..................................................... 402-483-4500 Ironwood Builders ..................................................... 402-416-1064 JL Exteriors, Inc. ......................................................... 402-421-2005 John Henry’s Plumbing, Htg. & A/C ........................... 402-435-5555 Judson Irrigation, Inc. ................................................ 402-420-6277 Kinning Design Build, Inc. ......................................... 402-421-1334 Kitchen Craft International ......................................... 352-483-7600 Krieser Drywall & Insulation ...................................... 402-540-1782 Krogman Tile Co., Inc. ............................................... 402-488-4614 Liberty First Credit Union .......................................... 402-465-1022 Lifetime Cookware, Inc. ............................................. 800-201-0828 Lincoln/Lancaster County Habitat for Humanity ......... 402-477-9184 Lincoln Electric System .............................................. 402-473-3276 Lincoln Winnelson Co. .............................................. 402-423-1610 Lincoln First Realty .................................................... 402-434-2222 Lincoln Saltdogs ........................................................ 402-441-4181 Lincoln Cabinet ......................................................... 402-475-0650 Lincoln Lumber Co. ................................................... 402-474-4488 Lumbermen’s Brick and Supply Co. ........................... 402-421-0948 Luxury Heating & Air.................................................. 402-610-1106 Malibu Sunrooms & Outdoor Living .......................... 402-715-5300 McConnell Thermal Services, LLC ............................. 402-643-2340 Metalworks, Inc. ........................................................ 402-476-1211 Midwest Earthworks, Inc. ........................................... 402-464-0710 Millard Lumber, Inc. .................................................. 402-786-3030 Miller Landscapes & Construction, Inc. ...................... 402-325-9255 Morton Buildings, Inc. ............................................... 402-786-3000 Moser Well Drilling & Service, Inc. ........................... 402-477-7291 National Furnace and Air Conditioning ..................... 402-436-3492 Nebraska Building Products ....................................... 402-438-2006 Nebraska Re-Bath ...................................................... 402-730-7177 Nebraska Seamless, Inc. ............................................ 402-467-1212 Nebraska Soybream Board ......................................... 952-836-7042 Nebraska Furniture Mart ............................................ 402-392-3202 Nebraskaland Siding & Windows .............................. 402-464-4388 Neighbors Family Homes, Inc. .................................. 402-438-6558 Nissen’s Hardwood Floors, Inc. ................................. 402-432-9663 NLN Construction ..................................................... 402-499-5531 Noakes Refrigeration Heating & Air Conditioning ...... 402-223-5348 Norman Plumbing, Inc. ............................................. 402-464-5721 Outback Fence & Stain .............................................. 402-310-0201

2013 Home & Garden Show Outdoor Solutions ..................................................... 402-420-1477 Pace Epoxy Stone ...................................................... 402-525-0034 The Pampered Chef ................................................... 402-450-4226 The Paper Puller, Inc. ................................................ 402-489-7855 Party Dipz ................................................................. 312-399-6672 Pella Products of Omaha & Lincoln ........................... 402-861-7927 Pioneer Overhead Door, Inc. ..................................... 402-476-6539 Prairie Home Builders, Inc. ........................................ 402-476-6599 Prairie Mile Tileworks ................................................ 402-781-2665 Precast Products & Landscape Village ........................ 402-477-2255 Quality Water Services, Inc. ...................................... 402-423-0909 Quick’n Brite, Inc. ..................................................... 425-778-8285 Ray’s Lawn & Home Care .......................................... 402-476-8614 Raynor Doors of Nebraska, Inc. ................................. 402-477-5504 RDM Landscapes ....................................................... 402-310-0868 RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts .................................... 402-441-4120 REALTORS Association of Lincoln ............................. 402-441-3626 Reese Construction, Inc. ............................................ 402-483-1313 Reimers-Kaufman Concrete Products Co. ................... 402-434-1855 Reinke Shakes ........................................................... 402-365-7521 Remodel Green, Inc. ................................................. 402-730-1020 Renewal by Andersen ................................................ 316-712-0206 The Restoration Pros .................................................. 402-325-9577 Reynolds Design & Remodeling ................................ 402-475-9663 Rezac Construction, Inc. ............................................ 402-477-8844 Roof Tech, Inc. .......................................................... 402-476-2646 Rybak Homes, LLC .................................................... 402-217-6771 Sadoff Iron & Metal ................................................... 402-217-2149 Sam’s Club ................................................................ 402-438-3540 Schulte Chiropractic Wellness Center ........................ 402-420-0024 Security Fence, Inc. ................................................... 402-944-3259 Select Comfort Corporation ....................................... 763-551-7069 Shine-A-Blind Nebraska, Inc. ..................................... 402-467-3070 Sid Dillon .................................................................. 402-464-6500 South Shore Builders, LLC ......................................... 402-476-2288

Order Your Home & Garden Show Tickets!

Exhibitors will automatically receive ten Admit One tickets and six Exhibitor Passes in the mail. However, all members of HBAL have the exclusive opportunity to purchase tickets for their employees, friends or clients in advance.

Admit One tickets for the Show may be purchased for $2.50 each (tickets are $6 at the door or $5 with a Food Bank donation). Contact HBAL at 402-423-4225 for more information or fill in the order form below and fax it to 402-423-4251.

Please send me: ____ Admit One ticket(s) to the Home & Garden Show at $2.50 each, which totals $____. ____ Extra Exhibitor Pass(es) at $2.50 each, which totals $____. ____ My check is enclosed. ____ Please bill me.

Company Address City State Zip

Southwick Sewer & Drain .......................................... 402-475-2462 SPAS PLUS of Lincoln ................................................ 402-421-8401 Star City Heating & Cooling ....................................... 402-464-7827 Stephens & Smith Construction Co. ........................... 402-475-8087 Sticks & Stones Hardscapes, Inc. ................................ 402-450-7169 Stone Clad, Inc. ......................................................... 402-429-2520 Stonebrook Roofing, Inc. ........................................... 402-438-5559 Summit Homes, LLC .................................................. 402-430-5338 Superior Spa and Pool ............................................... 402-328-0085 Supreme Surface Countertops .................................... 402-464-2525 Tailored Landscapes, LLC .......................................... 402-416-5691 Tastefully Simple ....................................................... 402-486-1851 Thrasher Basement Systems ....................................... 402-916-4218 Tillotson Enterprises, Inc. ........................................... 402-466-7038 Tru-Built Construction ............................................... 402-477-4663 Union Bank & Trust Co. ............................................ 402-323-1447 Union Title Company LLC ......................................... 402-323-1888 USA Insulation .......................................................... 402-592-1718 V2K Window Decor .................................................. 402-421-9366 Vantage Pointe Homes, Inc. ...................................... 402-423-8821 Versa-Lok .................................................................. 651-773-7483 Waddell & Reed ........................................................ 402-484-7526 Wardcraft Homes, Inc. ............................................... 785-632-5664 Watkins Products ....................................................... 402-925-2588 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage ..................................... 402-434-4346 West Gate Bank ......................................................... 402-323-8968 White Castle Roofing ................................................. 402-423-1796 Willet Construction, Inc., Remodeling Specialists....... 402-434-8008 Window World ..........................................402-537-7313 ext. 1009 Window Depot USA Lincoln by Heartland Home Improvements.................................. 402-730-3945 Window Option Specialists ....................................... 402-466-2777 Woods Bros. Realty ................................................... 402-770-9450 Yankee Hill Brick & Tile Company ............................ 402-477-6663

Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show Feb. 7-10, 2013 Lancaster Event Center Show Hours

Thursday, Feb. 7................. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 8...................... 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 9................ 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 10................ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Move-In Hours for Exhibitors

Wednesday, Feb. 6............. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 7................. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Move-Out Hours for Exhibitors

Sunday, Feb. 10.................. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 11............ 8 a.m. - 12 Noon

Exhibit space is still available.

Call 402-423-4225 today for more information!

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Renewals | New Members | Directory Changes | Cancellations

Welcome New Members Radebaugh Custom Carpentry, Inc. Barry Radebaugh (Karen)

5400 Whiterock Lane, Roca, NE 68430 Phone: 402-423-8565 Cellular: 402-440-9109 Email: kdr008@windstream.net Membership Sponsor: Mike Kinning, Kinning Design Build, Inc. Company Description: I am a residential remodeler and general contractor specializing in additions, remodeleing and decks.

Reason I joined HBAL: To get more exposure for my company and keep updated on current building affairs.

What I hope to get out of my membership: To build a relationship with other member in the industry.

Company Information: I’ve been involved in the Lincoln building industry since 1988; I have years of experience in framing, trimming and general contracting.

Personal: I have a son and daughter who go to Norris and my wife provides childcare. I enjoy familiy activities and being outside doing yardwork.

Window Depot USA Lincoln by Heartland Home Improvements Ken Nolan (Melinda)

7730 North 56th Street, Unit 1C, P.O. Box 29123, Lincoln, NE 68507 Phone: 402-730-3945 Website: www.WindowDepotUSA.com Company Description: We specialize in windows, doors, siding, decks, gutter protection and gutters.

Gehle Construction

Thanks for Renewing Your Membership!

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

Andes Painting, LLC, 2 years Bryant A/C, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical Company, 57 years Cabinet Craft, Inc., 22 years Carpets Direct, 1 year Custom Countertop, Inc., 28 years Dudley’s Dew Right Lawn and Tree Service, 1 year E & A Consulting Group, Inc., 2 years Granville Custom Homes, Inc., 3 years Green’s Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Remodeling, 60 years Handy Man Home Remodeling Center, 23 years Lee Sapp Ford, 21 years Liberty First Credit Union, 13 years Lincoln Underground Sprinkler Systems, Inc., 25 years Midwest Housing Equity Group, Inc., 2 years Miracle Landscapes, Inc., 9 years Nebraska Seamless, Inc., 11 years Nelson Construction & Design, 9 years Noakes Refrigeration Heating & Air Conditioning, 2 years Piccolo Electric, 24 years Ready Mixed Concrete Co., 62 years Remodel Green, Inc., 9 years Roof Tech, 9 years SPAS PLUS of Lincoln, 17 years Star City Heating & Cooling, 2 years Tillotson Enterprises, Inc., 4 years Window World of Lincoln, 7 years

Romulus Gehle

Yankee Hill Brick & Tile Company, 57 years

410 Jeffery Drive, Lincoln, NE 68505-2612 Phone: 402-432-2290 Cellular: 402-430-4656 Email: gehleconstruction@gmail.com Website: gehleconstruction.com Membership Sponsor: Mike Kinning, Kinning Design Build, Inc.

Directory Changes

• New address for Triple D Construction is 1727 W. Washington Street, Lincoln, NE 68522.

Midwest Earthworks, Inc.

• Gene Ward, Woods Bros. Realty, is no longer an affiliate member.

Dean Steinkuhler

306 N 28 Road, Syracuse, NE 68446 Phone: 402-269-2679 Fax: 402-269-2199 Email: deans@mwearthworks.com Website: www.mwearthworks.com Membership Sponsor: Steve Fulton, Fulton Construction, Inc. Company Description: We provide landscape service, material supply, excavating, grading, aeration, seeding, tree and stump removal, patios, outdoor kitchens and fireplaces.

Reason I joined HBAL: advertising What I hope to get out of my membership: exposure

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Sorry to See You Go! If you see your company listed below, contact HBAL at 402-423-4225 to renew your membership TODAY! Curtis Custom Woodworking Great Western Bank Gateway Lot Sales & Land Development HS Bank Heritage Nursery West LA Home Builders McEwen Construction Trouba’s Patio Usher Pest Control Co.

HBAL’s The Big Catch

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Mike Rezac

Congratulations to our Individual Prize Winners!

1st Place

$500 Visa Gift Card

Jim Crawford

Precast Products & Landscape Village

2nd Place (Tie)

Each will get a $350 Visa Gift Card

Mike Kinning

Kinning Design Build, Inc.

Perry Haralson Cornhusker Bank

Monthly Prize Winners

Congratulations again to the winners of our monthly membership drawing for a $100 Cabela’s Gift Card!

Jim Crawford Precast Products & Landscape Village

Perry Haralson Cornhusker Bank

Donna Reis Dudley’s Dew Right Lawn and Tree Service

Jim Christo Christo Design Build, Inc. 21  Lincoln Business Builder

Building Permits Building Permits

City of Lincoln - 10 -Year Table

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

Oct. Nov. YTD

2003 SF TH 98 8 103 33 136 24 145 26 186 98 183 27 131 49 87 26 106 74 152 125 125 43 1,452 533

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

Oct. Nov. Total Avg. Cost

#

19 13 34 52 57 59 49 44 43 41 24 435

MF 4 2 90 4 102 2 54 20 0 6 52 336

2004 SF TH 74 8 73 9 137 18 124 22 113 33 107 52 114 21 87 146 106 89 88 22 101 16 1,124 436

2006 Cost 333,000 426,676 613,750 560,472 907,924 520,942 645,103 433,967 585,123 621,817 384,690 6,033,464 13,870

SF=detached single family - TH=townhouses - MF=multi-family (including duplexes)

MF 5 24 20 0 100 4 10 2 0 18 52 235

SF 54 66 92 80 88 96 89 94 82 83 69 893

2005 TH 21 10 11 16 12 37 35 96 44 26 28 336

MF 0 4 4 4 4 20 70 26 48 4 4 188

SF 72 58 82 91 83 93 52 66 55 50 49 751

2006 TH 14 20 17 16 20 15 28 18 26 14 14 202

MF 0 2 16 60 16 68 2 612 38 0 0 814

SF 40 35 59 61 65 67 59 37 45 45 24 537

2007 TH 8 4 40 70 39 17 28 2 2 39 16 265

MF 4 12 112 66 0 64 0 2 0 0 60 320

SF 35 22 41 50 59 39 31 37 33 26 23 396

2008 TH 19 0 28 2 15 17 10 20 29 16 4 160

MF SF 6 11 4 29 2 30 2 30 4 38 10 60 2 35 0 37 0 39 16 20 2 25 48 354

2009 TH 14 2 14 14 28 4 10 14 26 24 24 174

MF SF 0 24 3 32 2 42 15 33 24 29 0 36 0 31 0 33 0 26 18 27 0 26 62 339

2010 TH 7 18 6 8 19 6 18 6 10 18 8 124

Remodeling Permits: Additions City of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 7 Year Table

#

7 4 33 56 55 62 46 56 32 47 23 421

2007 Cost 87,400 314,300 1,283,155 539,511 818,301 481,374 728,615 807,215 558,017 1,150,309 747,848 7,516,045 17,853

#

9 9 36 62 52 19 11 13 14 18 12 255

2008 Cost 1,364,460 141,600 589,154 1,208,366 809,323 543,997 212,984 583,602 556,083 490,847 776,208 7,276,624 28,536

#

2 5 10 10 9 14 17 8 15 19 11 120

2009 Cost 52,000 125,240 206,900 198,413 183,000 297,872 554,070 244,470 407,066 793,181 990,184 4,052,396 33,770

#

6 3 11 19 9 12 15 11 15 11 11 123

2010 Cost 152,980 99,500 317,000 706,474 148,500 460,740 697,500 219,300 375,278 333,693 230,395 3,741,360 30,418

#

3 7 18 15 20 16 9 12 16 13 10 139

MF 2 60 8 0 0 4 0 2 10 138 92 316

SF 22 26 42 28 39 34 38 35 31 34 30 359

2011 TH 0 0 10 26 14 18 12 21 8 11 26 146

2011 Cost 80,100 178,700 452,005 908,366 340,080 603,388 248,618 478,200 1,011,333 220,423 573,100 5,094,313 36,650

MF 4 20 180 3 44 0 48 2 78 0 0 379

#

2 5 10 11 20 7 10 9 13 15 12 114

SF 27 31 47 43 41 45 48 58 45 57 52 494

2012 TH 4 13 24 19 21 14 26 36 13 21 26 217

MF 0 144 36 24 0 8 0 275 0 0 90 577

2012 Cost 43,500 107,786 691,458 600,931 723,945 224,812 414,975 545,217 595,111 438,100 527,840 4,913,675 43,102

Remodeling Permits: Alterations

City of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 7 Year Table

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

Oct. Nov. Total Avg. Cost

#

89 87 100 87 120 97 94 44 92 96 66 972

2006 2007 Cost # Cost 1,007,372 88 1,163,863 967,125 78 909,207 1,147,674 107 1,280,089 706,214 88 1,031,776 1,042,668 115 1,578,971 985,229 97 736,760 1,072,119 117 1,258,848 433,967 110 1,138,598 674,348 94 1,070,733 966,277 96 868,251 423,155 88 961,501 9,426,148 1,078 11,998,597 9,698 11,130

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81 76 89 82 79 76 77 92 83 80 62 877

2008 Cost 907,619 947,505 800,412 877,275 723,878 662,915 1,143,624 1,264,374 962,319 750,551 1,071,515 10,111,987 11,530

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71 76 72 85 65 89 96 77 78 79 81 869

2009 2010 2011 2012 Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost 784,232 57 502,454 69 988,395 81 804,484 706,588 69 600,743 79 893,584 69 565,929 946,927 125 1,229,150 104 900,086 96 1,055,957 813,112 154 1,386,859 133 1,292,245 96 871,985 617,270 124 931,223 111 946,242 123 1,544,337 766,615 117 754,480 112 819,225 110 1,093,867 1,172,764 161 1,181,825 99 1,104,259 109 1,029,087 790,319 119 1,006,147 129 1,032,748 114 1,148,868 778,464 124 976,777 106 928,466 84 764,670 552,852 141 929,354 122 1,298,243 124 1,019,740 890,150 118 827,222 93 703,129 100 750,064 8,819,293 1,309 10,326,234 1,157 10,906,622 1,106 10,648,988 10,149 7,889 9,427 9,628

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The LES Sustainable Energy Program provides homebuilders significant incentives for installing high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment — up to $1,000 per ton on heat pumps and $750 per ton on air conditioners. Whether you keep the incentives or pass them on to clients, you’ll help save energy, reduce environmental impact and delay the need to build expensive power plants. Help keep Lincoln’s electric rates among the lowest in the nation. Visit our website or call 402.473.3275 for complete details.

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