Lincoln Business Builder (June 2016)

The LINCOLN BUSINESS BUILDER June 2016

Published monthly by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln

Vol. 53 No. 6

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• Annual Hog Roast page 6 • Human Foosball Challenge page 7 • HBAL Membership Day pages 12-13

This Ad Space is Available $150 per issue • Contract for a year and get a 15% discount Contact Jennie Korth at jennie@hbal.org or 402-423-4225 for more information.

Support the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation by participating in these upcoming events!

HBAL Golf Tournament Friday, June 3 | Highlands Golf Course Hog Roast Friday, August 5 | Kleinschmit Acreage Remodelers Council Golf Tournament Friday, August 26 | Holmes Golf Course Sporting Clay Shoot Friday, October 21 | Oak Creek Sporting Club

President’s Message June 2016 Vol. 53, No. 6

Contents President’s Message 3 Calendar of Events 4 LHBCF Golf Tournament 5 Annual Hog Roast 6 Human Foosball Challenge 7 Spike Party 8 Member News 9 Nebraska Energy Code Training Workshops 11 HBAL Membership Day 12-13 Advertise on HBAL.org 15 Young Building Professionals Council 16-17 Tips for Summer Fire Safety 18 OSHA Fines are on the Rise 19 New Members 20 Directory Changes 21 Renewals 21 Advertise in the Lincoln Business Builder 22

President’s Message Justin Johnson HBAL President Our annual Spring Parade of Homes was a great success! The feedback we’ve received has been very positive and, despite one night of inclement weather, we had great traffic through all the homes. Our industry continues to be an economic driver in our community offering good paying jobs, tax revenue and community support. Thank you to the builders, advertisers and attendees of the Parade of Homes!

Our annual HBAL Golf Tournament that supports the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation is coming up on June 3 at Highlands Golf Course. There are still tee times available so don’t miss your opportunity to play a round of golf for a great cause. I hope to see you on the course.

A special welcome to our newest staff member at HBAL, Andrea Wilkins. Andrea is our new Director of Member Services and will be the staff liaison for the Young Building Professionals, the membership drives and so much more.

Speaking of membership, I encourage you to take part in our upcoming membership day and invite all your builders, subcontractors, fellow associates and affiliates to become a member of HBAL. With builder dues at $350 and associate dues at only $250, there’s never been a better time to join and take advantage of all that our great association has to offer.

With summer now upon us, don’t forget to take some time out of your busy schedule for yourself. My wish for you is time well spent with family and friends.

And with Memorial Day just past and Independence Day only a month away, we should take time to honor those who have fought for our country’s freedom.

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

The annual subscription rate is included with your membership dues.

Michaela Harrison Publisher Jennie Korth Editor, Photographer,

Designer

HBAL Staff Jennie Korth, Laure Husmann, Andrea Wilkins

Executive Committee Justin Johnson, President Matt Kleinschmit, President Elect Bo Jones, 1st Vice President Perry Haralson, 2nd Vice President Lori Wellman, CKD, CGR, CAPS, Secretary Bob Bryant, Treasurer Mike May, Immediate Past President Michaela Harrison, Executive Vice President

Board of Directors Mark Aksamit Taylor Ashburn Jess Baker, CGP Duane Helmink Ruth Hietbrink Matt Karl Tim Kenny Jerry Maher, CGP, CAPS, CGB, Stephanie Krueger-Ponce Lance Roach Marlene Stroup Ken Svoboda Denny Van Horn

Remodelers Council

Young Building Professionals Council Matt Kinning

Past Presidents Jerry Boyce Jim Christo, CGR, CGB Steve Fulton, CGP Mike Goings Joe Hampton John Hoppe, Jr. Ward Fred Hoppe Mike Kinning Dan Klein, Sr. Rick Krueger Dan Kubr Joe McKee Donn Mann Sam Manzitto, Roger Reynolds Mike Rezac J. Greg Schwinn Greg Shinaut Bob Stephens

Megan Dreyer

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Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events June 3

Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Golf Tournament Highlands Golf Course Tee times still available • $60 per golfer

June 8

Remodelers Council Picnic Antelope Park • Shelter #2 11:30 a.m. • Cost: $12 per person

June 9

Board of Directors Meeting HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 10:30 a.m.

June 22

YBP Hard Hat Happy Hour Nebraska Title Company 5601 S. 59th Street, Ste. C 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Cost: $5 donation to the BackPack Program

July 4

Independence Day HBAL Office Closed

July 20

HBAL Membership Day HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

July 22

Fall Parade of Homes Early Bird Deadline

July 29

Fall Parade of Homes Final Deadline

Aug. 5

Hog Roast & Human Foosball Tournament 11401 Van Dorn Street

Aug. 18

Spike Party at Ribfest Festival Space • North of Pinnacle Bank Arena Call HBAL at 402-423-4225 to RSVP

Aug. 26

Remodelers Council Golf Tournament Holmes Golf Course 10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start $65 per person

Watch your mail!

Home Show Contracts and Fall Parade of Home Contracts will be mailed later this month!

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Please contact a mortgage lender for details.

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LHBCF Golf Tournament

Team Registration Please register my team for the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Benefit Golf Tournament If you are interested in a designated foursome, register all four players together. If not, you will be assigned to a team. This is a first-come, firstserved event. Payment by May 2 is required to save your tee-time.

Player No. 1

2016 Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Benefit Golf Tournament Friday, June 3, 2016 Highlands Golf Course

Name__________________________________________________________ Company_______________________________________________________

Player No. 2 Name__________________________________________________________ Company_______________________________________________________

Player No. 3 Name__________________________________________________________ Company_______________________________________________________

5501 NW 12th Street

Player No. 4

“Texas Scramble” • $60 per person First tee-off at 6:45 a.m.

Last tee-off at 4:00 p.m.

Name__________________________________________________________

Registration

The $60 registration fee includes green fees, cart, hot dogs, hamburgers and the fixin’s for lunch, and lots of prizes! Each person will receive drink tickets toward beverages. Additional drinks may be purchased (please assign a designated driver for your team).

Priority Tee-time

By making a donation of $200 to the tournament, you will have the ability to choose your tee-time range on a priority basis. In order to take advantage of a priority tee-time, you must pledge your contribution by March 1 and pay by May 2, 2016. (This contribution is in addition to the entry fee.)

Prizes

Corporate Hole Sponsors are being contacted. If you are interested in sponsoring a hole, contributing giveaways for the golfers, or volunteering your time to help…call the HBAL office (402-423-4225) for more details.

Hurry!

This is a first-come, first-served event. So don’t delay, get your tee-time reserved.

Volunteer opportunities are also available.

Contact Michaela Harrison at 402-423-4225 or michaela@hbal.org if interested.

The proceeds from this event will provide scholarships for high school and college students. The Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation’s mission is to support the educational and charitable activities of the Home Builders Association of Lincoln.

The Foundation strives to support the community by contributing to community service projects focused on housing, as well as providing scholarships for students pursuing a career related to the building industry, and providing funding for other industry related educational and research programs. Gifts are tax deductible to this 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Company_______________________________________________________ Tee time range requested__________________________________________ We will do our best to set your tee-time as close to your choice as possible. Tee-times are arranged on a first-come first-served basis. You will be sent a postcard as a reminder of your tee time.

Payment must be received before May 2 in order to ensure a tee-time. l Enclosed is $60 per golfer. Pre-payment is required to play.

l I don’t play golf, but I do want to support the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation. Enclosed is my contribution of $______.

Sponsorship Registration Yes! I would like to be a:

l Hole Sponsor............................................................................ $200 l Hotdog Sponsor........................................................................ $150 l Hamburger Sponsor.................................................................. $300 l Giveaway Sponsor

l Raffle Prize Sponsor

Item: ________________ Item: ________________

l I do not wish to be a sponsor, but I do want to support the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation. Enclosed is my contribution of $______.

Name: Company: E-mail: Total Amount Due: $ l Check enclosed Send registration form and check made payable to:

Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C • Lincoln, NE 68516 Fax: 402-423-4251 • Email: info@hbal.org 5  Lincoln Business Builder

Annual Hog Roast

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When: Friday, August 5 Where: Matt & Tracy Kleinschmit’s 11401 Van Dorn Street Time:

3:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Human Foosball Tournament 5:30 p.m. - BBQ Dinner 7:00 -10:00 p.m. - DJ Music

Plus free family-friendly activities including a bounce house for the kids!

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Beverage Sponsors

Human Foosball Sponsors

Event Sponsor

Sponsorships Available!

Beverage Sponsor DJ Sponsor Dinner Sponsor Event Sponsor

All sponsors will be listed in event promotion, acknowledged at the event $500 and thanked in the September Lincoln Business Builder. All sponsors who $300 contribute $250 or more will have their company logo included. All proceeds $300 from the event will benefit the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation. $150-$500

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Contact Michaela Harrison at 402-423-4225 for more information.

Human Foosball Challenge

2nd Annual Human Foosball Challenge Friday, August 5 Team Registration Please register my team for the Human Foosball Challenge!

Team Name__________________________________________ Player No. 1 / Team Captain Name_______________________________________________

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No Entry Fee!

Company____________________________________________ Phone/Email__________________________________________ Player No. 2 Name_______________________________________________ Company____________________________________________ Player No. 3 Name_______________________________________________ Company____________________________________________ Player No. 4 Name_______________________________________________ Company____________________________________________

Single Elimination Tournament

Name_______________________________________________

First Kick: 3:30 p.m.

Player No. 6

Limit of 16 teams so sign up today!

Player No. 5 Company____________________________________________ Name_______________________________________________ Company____________________________________________

Volunteer opportunities are also available. Contact Jennie Korth at 402-423-4225 or Jennie@hbal.org if interested.

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Spike Party

Attention HBAL Spikes!

Get Ready for Summer Fun with Fellow Spikes!

Spikes “Pig Out” at Ribfest Thursday, August 18, 2016

Join your fellow Spikes at Lincoln’s largest cookout!

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$$$$ for admission for Spike & one guest, ribs & refreshments Reserved seating for Spike Club Members Entertainment Award-winning BBQ chefs & pit bosses from around the country Live music Fun & conversation with other Spikes on a great summer evening

Spikes fax this form to 402-423-4251 or RSVP to 402-423-4225 or info@hbal.org.

Reservations required by August 16. _____ Yes, I want to “pig out” at the Ribfest _____ Sorry, I can’t attend ______________________________________ Spike Club Member’s name & name of guest

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Member News

Member News Mike Herman

Marco Shutters and Closets Position: Owner Phone: 402-778-5777 Email: mike@marcoshutters.com Company Information: Linda and Mike started Marco Shutters in September of 2000. They are independently owned and started the company from scratch, observing best practices in the industry. Mike uses only American resources and building supplies, and his team builds every piece locally and to order. The business quickly became Omaha’s leading plantation shutter manufacturer and remains so to this day.

How did you get started in the business? A former high school teacher and coach, Mike spent the next phase of his career learning the window covering business, soon becoming the operations manager for a major window and blind manufacturer. In the fall of 2000, Mike and Linda launched their company, a wholesale fabricator of indoor plantation shutters and custom closets.

Favorite Song: Zac Brown, Knee Deep In The Water Favorite Books: Any Robert Ludlum book Favorite Movie: McClintock or any John Wayne movie

In Sympathy Our sympathy to Chad & Tera Blahak, City of Lincoln Development Ser vices Center, and Bo & Amber Jones, Tru-Built Construction, on the death of Chad’s father and Bo’s uncle, Joe Blahak, who passed away on April 25.

Our sympathy to Jim & Teri Tomasek, Tomasek Homes, Inc., on the death of Jim’s father, Gerald Tomasek, who passed away on May 15.

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Favorite TV shows: Survivor, The Blacklist, Blue Bloods Favorite local restaurant: Netties Mexican What do you find rewarding: Happy customers Biggest challenge in life: Setting my children up for the future What inspires you: Anyone’s desire for something better What did you want to be when you grew up? Football coach Pet Peeve: Anyone using a “th” word to describe something, over there, that thing, etc.

Bad Habit: Snacking First thing I do in the morning: Take my vitamins Favorite vacation spot: Marco Island, FL Favorite thing to do on a day off? Golf Greatest Hero: Ronald Reagan Childhood fear: Dogs that bite Family: Wife, Linda of 32 years, son, Shawn 29 and daughter, Jamie 25.

Greatest accomplishment: Building Marco Shutters and Closets What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? I am the oldest of 9 children and started my first business at 10 years old mowing lawns.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? To fly What is your greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work life? Organizing my day

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Which talent would you most like to have?

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Nebraska Energy Code Training Workshops

Nebraska Energy Code Training Workshops Developing and Reviewing PerformanceBased Submittals For Code Compliance

Heating & Air Conditioning Design — The Missing Ingredient in Most Homes

June 8, 2016 | 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Registration begins at 12:30 p.m.

June 9, 2016 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.

Southeast Community College 8800 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68520

Southeast Community College 301 S. 68th Place, Lincoln, NE 68510

This no-cost training is being offered as part of the Nebraska Energy Office’s on-going commitment to provide energy building code compliance trainings to members of Nebraska’s construction and design industry.

As energy codes continue to improve, the option paths approved for verifying code compliance that were once commonplace continue to change. However, not all §405 (Simulated Performance Path Alternative) submittals can sustain the rigor of a building department plan review.

This Building Industry Training is designed particularly for Code Enforcement Officials, Homebuilders and HomePerformance Contractors to support implementation of advanced Energy Codes.

While commonly considered “beyond code” by most, Home Energy Rating System tools, providers, raters and EPA ENERGY STAR® programs do not always meet the expectations of an IECC permit, plans and inspection process.

Let us show you how we know.

Topics covered include: • • • • • •

Use review of REM-Rate™ - Design™ Compare/contrast HERS to IECC §405 designs don’t require HERS QC Check ACCA Manual J8 and S Check ASHRAE 62.2 Ventilation Check Compliance Documentation

Half Day Session | Seating is LIMITED REGISTRATION REQUIRED Credits for 3.0 AIA HSW/SD LUs, 3.75 BPI CEUs and 0.3 CEU Hours toward ICC Certification Renewal.

To register for either session or if you need additional information, please contact: Lynn Chamberlin at lynn.chamberlin@nebraska.gov or 402-471-3358 or Danielle Jensen at danielle.jensen@nebraska.gov or 402-471-3360.

As part of the Nebraska Energy Office’s commitment to provide on-going energy building codes training for the compliance, construction and design industries in Nebraska, this no-cost training is being offered to members of Nebraska’s construction and design industry.

A home’s HVAC System not only consumes huge amounts of the home’s total energy budget, but also impacts the comfort and well-being of the occupants more than any other system in the home.

Both the 2009 and the 2012 IECC require that heating and cooling equipment be appropriately sized in accordance with ACCA Manual S on building load calculated in accordance with ACCA Manual J or other approved heating and cooling calculation methodologies. Since 2009, the IRC and IECC have required room-by-room ACCA Manual J calculations and the use of ACCA Manual S for sizing equipment, and is part of the permit, inspection and compliance process.

For residential builders, heating and air-conditioning contractors, architects, code officials, distributors, dealers, HVAC installers and anyone responsible for selection and design of forced air heating and cooling systems for residential and small commercial buildings. The course is designed to teach (HVAC) building professionals how to perform heating and cooling load calculations, equipment selection and forced air constant volume rigid duct systems as the basis of design.

Topics covered include: • • • • •

ACCA Manual J8ae (loads) ACCA Manual S (sizing) ACCA Manual D (duct design) ASHRAE 62.2 Ventilation Compliance Documentation

Full Day Session | Seating is LIMITED REGISTRATION REQUIRED Credits for 6.0 AIA HSW/SD LUs, 3.75 BPI CEUs, 6.0 GBCI CE Hours, 6.0 NATE Class Hours and 0.6 CEU Hours toward ICC Certification Renewal.

The cost of these trainings is being underwritten by the U.S. Department of Energy.

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HBAL Membership Day

Slide Home with HBAL

HBAL BATTER UP! HBAL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE 2016 OUR GOAL, to bring home 75 new members to HBAL in 2016. Starting January 1 and ending at our Big Red Night on September 12. We will recognize the MVP’s and announce the grand prize winner that evening.

WARM UP, meet us at the HBAL office on July 20 to reconnect with HBAL’s newest members and reach out to potential new recruits.

LET’S PLAY BALL, recruiting 5 new members earns you a cash incentive of $100 and the opportunity to earn $25 for each additional member.

GRAND PRIZE, Kansas City Royals baseball tickets, hotel stay and restaurant package.

MEMBERSHIP DAY!

WHAT

DATE

TIME

PLACE

MEMBERSHIP DAY

7/20

8-4

HBAL OFFICE

TOURNAMENT WINNERS

First Prize: $100 JTK Gift card Second Prize: $75 Marcus Theatres Gift Card Third Place: $50 Jet Splash Gift Card

raffle at our big red night Earn Raffle Tickets: 1 for each new recruit 1 for attending big red night 1 for bringing new recruits must be present to win

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HBAL Membership Day

MEMBERSHIP DAY! HBAL Office | 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C Wednesday, July 20 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Stay for an hour or stay all day!

Reach out to HBAL’s newest members. Invite them to upcoming events and encourage them to get involved. Find out what they would like to get out of their membership with HBAL. Tell them why you’re a member.

Make a call to previous HBAL members who have recently cancelled.

Find out why they let their membership expire. Encourage them to rejoin and suggest ways they can get involved.

Bring along some potential members. Introduce them to the HBAL staff, Board of Directors and your fellow HBAL members.

Snacks and refreshments will be provided!

I wanna play! Sign me up!

HBAL

Name: Company: Email: Phone:

I plan to participate in Membership Day on July 20!

Please send HBAL Membership Info to:

Email this form to HBAL at info@hbal.org or fax to 402-423-4251.

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Advertise on HBAL.org

Advertise on www.HBAL.org The Home Builders Association of Lincoln offers its members the opportunity to advertise their company on www.HBAL.org. Banner ads appear on all main pages of www.HBAL.org and are selected at random among the pool of banner participants.

Online Advertising Rates Members Non-Members

3 Months $100 $200

6 Months $175 $350

12 Months $325 $650

Specifications Dimensions: 200 px (w) x 200 px (h) File format: GIF or JPG Resolution: 72 pixels/inch Unsure? Let us design it for you!

Design Rates Non-animated graphics Animated graphics

No charge $50 minimum design fee

Name: Company:

Please submit this form to:

Billing Address: City:

State: Run my ad for

3 Months

6 Months

Zip: 12 Months

Yes, I’ll pay the premium rate to include my ad on the high traffic pages Yes, I’m responding by Aug. 31, 2015 to receive premium placement at the base rate cost

HBAL 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C Lincoln, NE 68516 info@hbal.org fax: 402-423-4251

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Young Building Professionals Council

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4 Hard Hat Happy Hour

Nebraska Title Company 5601 S. 59th Street, Ste. C

Wednesday, June 22 | 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Summer is in full swing with an agenda full of events to participate in over the coming months. Remember to sign your team up for the 2nd annual Human Foosball Tournament, August 5. The tournament is sponsored by Window Option Specialists and Andersen Windows Matt Kinning and will be limited to 16 teams with YBP President no entry fee so be sure to sign up ASAP. If you’re interested in volunteering to help with the building of the arena or the day of the event, the committee would appreciate the assistance.

Let’s kick off the start of the YBP support for the Food Bank of Lincoln’s BackPack Program at the June 22 Hard Hat Happy Hour hosted at Nebraska Title. The event is $5 to attend with all proceeds going directly to the BackPack Program.

The 2016 Membership Day will be hosted at the HBAL office on July 20 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. We look forward to our members coming together and sharing the wonderful opportunities HBAL has to offer with the community of Lincoln.

Thank you to everyone who attended this month’s Midday Meetup. If you would like to get involved with the many events being hosted over the summer, please contact Jennie Korth or Andrea Wilkins at 402-423-4225 for more information.

The Young Building Professionals are excited to announce their support for the Food Bank of Lincoln’s BackPack Program. We will kick off at the upcoming Hard Hat Happy Hour and will continue our support throughout the year at YBP events.

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Cost: Min. $5 donation to the BackPack Program RSVP by June 20 to info@hbal.org or 402-423-4225 Food & Drinks provided by

Human Foosball Arena Volunteers and Supplies Needed!

Build Days Monday June 13 & Tuesday June 14 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Window Option Specialists Parking Lot 4900 Vine Street Below is a list of materials needed to build the arena. Please let the HBAL office know if you’re willing to donate or sell at a reduced cost. All donors will receive acknowledgement in the event promotion.

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Rebar for stakes Pipe, at least 10’ long each (4) Bars, at least 22’ long each (6) Soccer balls (4) Scoreboard (1) 2 x 4’s

Just as important as supplies is the manpower! We need volunteers to assist with building the arena and on the day of the event. You do not need to be a skilled builder to help make this happen! Contact Andrea or Jennie today at 402-423-4225 to let us know how you would like to help.

Young Building Professionals Council

Midday Meetup Tuesday, June 28 at Noon

YBP Breakfast

West Gate Bank | May 19, 2016

Lunch is on your own.

Locations are limited to 10 people each.

Contact one of the following hosts to attend: Hickory Road BBQ 5571 S 48th St. Lincoln, NE 68516 Quinn Beecham quinn@edwardsstone.com 9th Street Chargrill 844 South Street Hayley Lane hayley@rezacconstruction.com Contact Andrea at andrea@hbal.org if you are interested in hosting a table in the future.

YBP Members met for breakfast and conversation last month. Those in attendance learned about how mortgage lending has changed over the last 10 years and the steps you must take to start your own business.

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Tips for Summer Fire Safety

Tips for Summer Fire Safety During the summer months many Americans celebrate with barbecues, camping trips, family reunions, Fourth of July fireworks displays and other outdoor celebrations. But many of these activities involve fire, and not taking the proper safety precautions can result in serious injuries or death.

These fire safety tips from the U.S. Fire Administration (www.usfa. fema.gov) and the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (www.cpsc.gov) will help you recognize and avoid fire-related dangers and help you and your loved ones have a safe summer.

Barbecue Safety • Check the connection between the propane tank and the fuel line before using a grill. Make sure the tubes where the air and gas mix are not blocked.

• Do not overfill the propane tank.

In the building and remodeling industry, your reputation is only as good as the products you use. And our reputation is only as good as the products we offer.

• Do not wear loose clothing while cooking at a barbecue.

Contact us today to discuss window and door solutions for your next project.

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The Window & Door Store 5930 South 57th St., Suite A us today to discuss window and door solutions for your next project.

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• Supervise children closely around outdoor grills. Keep Lincoln, NE 68516 matches and lightersIn away from them, and teach them to 402-432-4122 the building and remodeling industry, your reputation is only as good as the The Window & Door Store2012 Marvin Windows and Doors. All rig immediately report loose orreputation lighters an adult. products matches you use. And our is onlyto as good as the products we offer.

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Fireworks Safety According to the National Fire Protection Association (www.nfpa.org), 9,600 fireworks-related injuries were treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms in 2011, and an estimated 17,800 reported fires were started by fireworks.

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• Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks.

• Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully.

• Keep a bucket of water, garden hose or fire extinguisher handy in case of fire.

• Make sure fireworks are legal in your area before buying or using them.

• Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly.

Campfire Safety • Build campfires in an open area away from dry grass and leaves, so wind-borne embers can’t spread.

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• Keep campfires small; don’t let them get out of hand.

• Keep plenty of water and a shovel around to douse the fire when you’re done. Stir it and douse it again with water.

• Never leave campfires unattended.

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Employers Beware: OSHA Fines Are on the Rise for the First Time in Twenty-Five Years OSHA has been unable to increase the civil penalties it can impose when an employer is cited for a violation since 1990. But that is all about to change. Hidden within the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, signed by President Obama on November 2, 2015, is a provision requiring OSHA to significantly increase its civil penalties. A one-time “Catch Up Adjustment” will be based on the percentage difference between the Consumer Price Index in October 2015 and October 1990 – resulting in a penalty increase of approximately 80%. This means that the $7,000 cap on serious violations would grow to $12,600 and the $70,000 limit on willful and repeat violations would increase to $126,000. Had OSHA applied this increase to fiscal year 2014 penalties, which totaled $143.6 million, the total would have jumped to $258.5 million. After this initial adjustment is made, OSHA will be required to adjust penalties every year using the annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index.

Although the agency is not required to take the full penalty increase, it probably will. OSHA has tried for years to convince Congress to increase the civil penalties the agency can impose when an employer is cited for a violation. Most recently, on October 7, 2015, Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA, Dr. David Michaels, told a House subcommittee that the “most serious obstacle to effective OSHA enforcement of the law is the very low level of civil penalties allowed under our law, as well as weak criminal sanctions,” and that “OSHA penalties must be increased to provide a real disincentive for employers accepting injuries and worker deaths as a cost of doing business.”

The budget changes go into effect July 1, 2016 and the increased penalties will take effect by August 1, 2016 in all states regulated

by Federal OSHA. The law does not automatically apply to states regulated by State Plans, but since State Plan programs must be at least as effective as Federal OSHA, State Plans are likely to increase civil penalties as well.

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This change adds yet another powerful weapon to OSHA’s growing enforcement arsenal. OSHA under the Obama administration has made liberal use of the General Duty Clause, weighted inspections, and new reporting requirements – all of which have resulted is OSHA inspections of industries and employers that it has never targeted before. Now more than ever, employers should be prepared for a potentially costly encounter with OSHA. Employers are well-advised to: • Ensure that safety programs are comprehensive and up to date • Ensure that employees receive all necessary safety training, can demonstrate that they understood the training, and that all training is well-documented • Assess the workplace for hazards and address any identified hazards as quickly as possible • Talk with union representatives or employees at non-unionized facilities about their safety concerns and address any bona fide concerns as quickly as possible Taking these steps will demonstrate the employer’s commitment to safety and help reduce the possibility of receiving what soon will be very costly OSHA citations.

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New Members

Welcome New Member

Your Building Envelope Specialist!

Meyer Insulation Systems Randy Wobig (Lynn)

9515 NW 112th Street, Malcolm, NE 68402 Phone: 402-796-2035 Cellular: 402-560-6073 Fax: 402-796-2045 Email: randy@meyerinsulationsystems.com

Sponsor: Matt Kinning, Kinning Design Build Reason I joined HBAL: To meet and network with other members in the construction community.

What I hope to get out of my membership: To gain, learn and strengthen our position in providing complete insulation services.

Meyer Insulation Systems provides complete insulation services for residential and commercial projects. This includes blow, batt and spray foam. Very experienced staff with customer service being our number one objective.

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First

• Solving problems for contractors with Icynene foam since 1995.

• Spray foam is only as good as the installers.

• Both open cell and closed cell insulation available.

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Directory Changes | Renewals

Directory Changes • Correct phone number for Jill Aerni, LJS Media Group, is 402-473-2624.

• Ramco Enterprises is no longer a member of the Remodelers Council.

• Tyler Bang is the new principal member of United Rentals, Inc. Email: tbang@ur.com.

• Karalyn Hoefer is no longer an affiliate member with Woods Bros. Realty.

• Larry Melichar is no longer an affiliate member with Woods Bros. Realty.

• The correct email and website for the Nebraska Safety Council is rnelson@nesafetycouncil.org and www.nesafetycouncil.org.

• Mary Pat Waite-Ficke is now an affiliate member with LincolnFirst Realty. 5701 S. 34th Street, Ste. 101, Lincoln, NE 68516. Phone: 402-434-6786. Cellular: 402-430-7494.

Email: mpw@lincolnfirstrealty.com.

• The new phone number for Nebraska Housing Resource is 402-904-7847.

• Clayton Jackson is the new principal contact at Contractors Siding & Window Supply.

Cellular: 402-326-0489.

• Britta Muhleisen is the new principal contact at SpecSoft, Inc. Cellular: 402-730-7237.

Email: britta.muhleisen@specsoftnet.com.

Thanks for Renewing Your Membership!

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

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• US Bank

• Sticks & Stones Hardscapes, Inc. • Walton Construction, Inc.

41 Years • KLIN 1400

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• Old City Homes

• Schultz Construction

8 Years

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• Custom Concrete • Timber Ridge Homes

• Carpetland

7 Years

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• Kurt Virgil Excavating • BAJCO Construction

• Buss Excavating, Inc. • Nebraska Land Title & Abstract

6 Years

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• Metalworks, Inc.

• EMO Flooring Company • Lyle’s Drywall Service, Inc. • Inselman Cabinetry, Inc.

5 Years

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• Sherwin-Williams Co. • Craig Bauer Construction Co.

• Patriot Plumbing • Morton Buildings

• Golden Rule Contractors

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Advertise in the Lincoln Business Builder

Lincoln Business Builder

Advertising in the Lincoln Business Builder is a wise investment. The newsletter is published monthly and has a total circulation of 750, which includes all members of the Home Builders Association of Lincoln, as well as city, county, state and national government.

Ad Sizes and Rates (Non-members pay double rates)

Ad Size Full Page (8"w x 10.5"h) 1/2 page horizontal (8"w x 5"h) 1/2 page horizontal back cover* 1/2 page vertical (3.75"w x 10.5"h) 1/4 page (3.75"w x 5"h) 1/4 page horizontal (8"w x 2.25"h) 1/4 page horizontal back cover* 1/8 page (3.75"w x 2.25"h) 1/8 page back cover* Insert (loose leaf)

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HBAL Member Rate $450 for 3 months $300 for 3 months $475 for 3 months $300 for 3 months $200 for 3 months $200 for 3 months $275 for 3 months $110 for 3 months $175 for 3 months $125 one time only

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There is a 15% discount for placing your ad for one full year. *Discount does not apply to back cover. Call 402-423-4225 for availability.

Please prepare your ad according to the dimensions indicated above and have your camera-ready ad to the HBAL office on or before the 20th of each month. You will be charged if your ad is out of specification. Your ad copy may be altered at any time.

Labels HBAL members may purchase mailing labels for the HBAL membership by “alphabetic” or “zip code” order.

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Complete Insulation Services Foam Blow Batt - 402.560.6073 There’s no disputing ground source heat pumps are pricey. Or that they’re extremely efficient and save a lot of energy. That’s why they qualify

Turn the cost of a ground source heat pump from good gracious to good value.

for a 30% federal tax credit. And why, through our Sustainable Energy Program, LES offers homebuilders significant financial incentives to install them. Whether you keep these incentives or pass them on to clients, you’ll help save energy, reduce environmental impact and delay the need to build expensive power plants. Visit LES.com/SEP or call 402.475.4211 for complete details.