Lincoln Business Builder (June 2020) by Home Builders Association of Lincoln

The Lincoln

BUSINESS

BUILDER June 2020

Published monthly by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln

Vol. 57 No. 6

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President’s Message

June 2020 Vol. 57, No. 6

Contents President’s Message 3 Calendar of Events 4 2020 Corporate Partners 4 HBAL Job Board 5 Member News 5 Spring Parade of Homes 6-7 HBAL Family Fun Night 8-9 YBP Bean Bag Toss Tournament 9 HBAL Golf Tournament 10 Let’s Stay Connected 11 2020 Membership Drive 12-13 Lunch & Learn Opportunity 14 Tour of Remodeled Homes 15 Young Building Professionals 16 YBP Light the Way 5K 17 Remodelers Council 18-19 Remodelers Council Golf Tournament 19 Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation 20 Renewals 21 Directory Changes 21 Cancellations 21 Building Permits 22

Home Builders Association of Lincoln 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516 (402) 423-4225 www.hbal.org • info@hbal.org The Lincoln Business Builder is published 12 times per year by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln. The Lincoln Business Builder is mailed to all members of the HBAL. The Home Builders Association does not accept responsibility for or endorse any statements or claims made by advertisers or authors of any articles. The annual subscription rate is included with your membership dues. Michaela Harrison Schwarten Jennie Korth

Publisher Editor, Photographer, Designer

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

President’s Message

Herb Reese, HBAL President I would like to recognize all those who have been working hard to reschedule and in many ways, reinvent, our HBAL events. The Spring Parade of Homes will be occurring on June 21-28. Although there is a chance we may have to adjust the hours the homes are scheduled to be open, we have already launched the online guidebook which will include virtual tours for the entries. The Parade is crucial in showcasing the craftsmanship and dedication it takes to build these homes. As of now the HBAL Golf Tournament is scheduled for June 19. We are expecting a good turn out as like myself, many people are looking for any chance to get out of their house! The last change to note is the Tour of Remodeled Homes which is postponed for later this fall. When reflecting on the changes occurring day to day, it reminds me of building a house. When first starting you have your plans and set schedule. As you begin to build, something always seems to take a bit longer than you expected. This sets your schedule back a bit. Then as you continue something doesn’t work out, and you have to scrap your original plans and you have to reorganize and reinvent. Even with all the new plans, rescheduling and redesigning, we as homebuilders still get it done. Instead of focusing on all of the changes happening, I challenge you to reflect after each day and ask yourself two questions, “What was I able to get done today? How did I help my community today?” I look forward this month to the Spring Parade of Homes and the annual golf tournament! Thank you to everyone for your patience as we work through these changes.

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

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

Young Building Professionals Council Kristin Sims

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

Remodelers Council Heidi Polacek

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Calendar of Events | 2020 Corporate Partners

Calendar of Events This information is current as of May 26, 2020. Please see our online calendar of events at www.HBAL.org for the most up-to-date information or watch your email for updates. If you are not receiving our emails, please see page 11 for more information.

June 10

Remodelers Council Picnic Antelope Park • Shelter #2 11:30 a.m. • Cost: $10 per person

June 19

Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Golf Tournament Highlands Golf Course Email jennie@hbal.org for info.

June 21-28

June 25

2020 HBAL

Corporate Partners Platinum

Spring Parade of Homes

Gold

HOMEPAC, Board of Directors & LHBCF Meetings HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 9:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 11:45 a.m.

July 3

Independence Day Observed (Office Closed)

July 16

YBP Hard Hat Happy Hour Build DCB, Inc. • 5815 S. 58th Street, Ste. D 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Cost: Free-will donation to BackPack Program

July 28

HBAL 101 HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. • Cost: FREE - Lunch is provided

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member FDIC

Celebrating 95 Years

1923—2018

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HBAL Job Board | Member News

HBAL Job Board Today’s labor shortage may look a little different than it did just a few months ago. However, if you still have employment opportunities, please let us know! As a benefit to our members, we created a page on our website dedicated to job listings from our members. HBAL member companies can add their company’s employment opportunities to www.HBAL.org/resources/jobs by emailing the link to their career page to info@hbal.org.

Member News In Sympathy Our sympathy to Laure & Dann Husmann, HBAL, on the death of Dann’s mother, Norma Husmann, who passed away on May 23, 2020.

Message from Lincoln Water System:

Damaged Water Main Valve Boxes Home Builders Association of Lincoln Members, It has come to our attention that several water main valve boxes have been damaged during new housing construction. Our field crews are identifying the sources as concrete prep work (sidewalks, driveway approaches), final grading prep work for seed/sod and underground sprinkler installation. We are sending you all a friendly reminder to inform these contractors of the mentioned issues. If this type of work is being performed in the city right of way, they are required to make contact with 811 (one-call) diggers hotline for locating those noted utilities. Lincoln’s water main valve boxes are approximately 6” in diameter and would be located when a one-call is requested. If a valve box is discovered by a contractor performing work, and it needs some adjustment, we would like to be notified. There is no charge for this service and we would make the necessary adjustment without question. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office at 402-441-5921. Thanks! Andy Walker Assistant Superintendent Water Construction Lincoln Water System

Please consider a contribution to the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation when designating memorials. Funds go to scholarships and awards for students who want to be involved in the construction industry. Gifts can also be designated as a specific scholarship to be awarded to worthy students who plan to enter our industry. Gifts are tax deductible to this 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Please contact Bob Bryant (402-486-1040) or the HBAL Office (402-423-4225) if you have questions. 5  Lincoln Business Builder

Spring Parade of Homes

COVID-19 Guidelines for Parade of Homes While taking part in the Spring Parade of Homes, safety measures to protect the general public will not be taken lightly. As an attendee of the event, we ask that you follow these guidelines: • Stay home if you are potentially sick. Those displaying COVID-19 symptoms may not be granted access to the home. • It is suggested seniors and persons with compromised immune systems not attend this event due to risk of infection. Please contact the builder to schedule a private showing. • Due to the limit of 10 people allowed in a home at a time and the nature of children to touch surfaces, we ask that children not attend this event. • Maintain 6’ social distancing guidelines while waiting to enter the home, talking to those working in the home and while touring the home (including while following directional signs inside). This may require waiting to enter a hallway or a room until the group ahead of you has left the area. • Refrain from touching surfaces and handles in the home. • Make sure to wear/bring socks with you as you will be asked to slip your shoes off and carry them through the home. If you do not have socks on you may not be allowed to enter a home. Consider bringing a bag to carry your shoes if it is raining. • All visitors must wear a face covering to enter the Parade Homes.

The Home Builders Association of Lincoln is requiring all event participants showing a home to take the following steps for their safety as well as the safety of the public to prevent the spread of COVID-19: • We encourage those working the Parade home to wear a face covering. • Limit the number of people in the home at one time to 10, no groups larger than four. We prefer no more than five couples of two at one time. • Attendees may have one way in and a separate way out to maintain social distancing guidelines (follow directional signs in the home). • Builders are encouraged to leave on all lights as well as open all doors to minimize contamination. • Frequently touched areas such as countertops, door knobs, stair rails, display areas, etc. will be cleaned and disinfected often. Wipe down commonly touched surfaces with disinfectant every hour during high traffic and every four hours when little to no traffic. Your interest and participation in the event is greatly appreciated. We hope you enjoy the Parade while still being mindful of the current health situation we find ourselves in. If you do not feel comfortable viewing the homes on this year’s event, please contact any of the Builders directly or visit www.HBAL.org to view the online guidebook and virtual tours of the Parade of Homes.

Thank You!

Thanks to the members listed below, we now have the signs for our Parade of Homes and Tour of Remodeled Homes stored at the HBAL office! We look forward to doing sign handout at the office! We also want to thank Millard Lumber Inc. and 84 Lumber for storing the signs for the last 15+ years. Ruth Hietbrink Laure Husmann Justin Johnson Jennie Korth Ryan Trausch Jeff Walla Pat Ward Andrea Wilkins 6  Lincoln Business Builder

Aaron Wittrock

Spring Parade of Homes

June 21-28

Saturday & Sunday: 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Weeknights: 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Spring Parade has been a Mother’s Day tradition for over 25 years, but this year will be on Father’s Day! We now have the online Parade Guidebook and virtual tours for Parade entries available on www.HBAL.org. WATERFORD ESTATES 1. 10020 Black Rapids Road Prairie Home Builders, Inc. 2. 10211 Starlight Bay Derun Construction and Homes, Inc. 3. 10157 Edgewater Lane Fulton Construction DOMINION AT STEVENS CREEK 4. 602 Waterside Way HighRidge Builders 5. 711 N. 105th Street SOLD Synergy Homes, Inc. No t

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WHITE HORSE 6. 1223 S. 88th Street Schwinn Homes 7. 8800 Chaparral Court Vodicka Construction, Inc. 8. 8840 Chaparral Court Van Horn Custom Homes

ROYAL SUBDIVISION, PALMYRA 17. 990 “I” Street, Palmyra Brasch Homes, Inc.

SILVERHAWK ESTATES, ROCA SOLD 23. 15170 S. 59th Street 402 Customs Not Ope

THE WOODLANDS AT YANKEE HILL 18. 7930 Maxine Drive Richland Homes, LLC 19. 7810 Maxine Drive Timber Ridge Homes

THE PRESERVE AT CROSS CREEK, ROCA 24. 6181 Elderberry Lane Goings Homes, LLC

BAYLOR HEIGHTS, HICKMAN 25. 330 Jackson Circle Don Johnson Homes II, Inc.

GRANDVIEW ESTATES 20. 7200 Swiss Alps Avenue MPI, Inc.

WILDERNESS CREEK 26. 8747 S. 37th Street Smetter Custom Homes

YANKEE RIDGE 21. 6550 Rebel Drive SOLD Not Op Peak Design Builders VILLAGE MEADOWS 22. 7911 S. 66th Street S Blake BuildersN OLD

WILDERNESS HILLS 27. 9612 S. 34th Street Rigid Pines Construction SOL 28. 9640 S. 32nd Street Not OpD Rigid Pines Construction en 29. 9331 S. 32nd Street Woodland Homes

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HIMARK ESTATES 10. 8972 HiMark Lane MK Builders, Inc. 11. 4908 S. 89th Street MK Builders, Inc.

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BOULDER RIDGE 15. 8817 Grey Hawk Court R & D Custom Homes ACREAGE, WALTON 16. 6240 S. 148th Street Goings Homes, LLC

Current as of 5/26/20.

CHARLESTON HEIGHTS 42. 1220 Shadow Moss Lane Rybak Construction, Inc.

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HARTLAND HOMES SOUTHWEST 38. 2970 W. Washington Street Hartland Homes

FALLBROOK 41. 6717 NW 8th Street 402 Customs

SOUTHWEST VILLAGE HEIGHTS 34. 6502 Las Verdes Lane Avid Builders, LLC 35. 6667 Via Sorrento Drive Wasser Builders 36. 6439 Via Sorrento Drive Synergy Homes, Inc. 37. 800 W. Amora Drive Avid Builders, LLC

VILLAGE WEST 39. 1749 NW 52nd Street CB Townhomes, LLC 40. 5080 W. Hillsboro Drive CB Townhomes, LLC

39-40 COVENANT ADDITION 12. 6035 S. 87th Street Prairie Home Builders, Inc.

VINTAGE HEIGHTS 13. 5959 Opus Circle SOL D Build DCB, Inc.Not O pen 14. 6218 S. 97th Circle Fulton Construction

IRON RIDGE 30. 10020 S. 31st Street Legacy Homes 31. 10030 S. 31st Street Legacy Homes 32. 10040 S. 31st Street Legacy Homes 33. 10100 S. 31st Street Prairie Home Builders, Inc.

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LEGENDS ADDITION 43. 7433 N. 11th Street Legacy Homes 44. 7421 N. 11th Street Legacy Homes 45. 7401 N. 11th Street Legacy Homes 46. 7349 Strait Road Prairie Home Builders, Inc. GARDEN VIEW 47. 4744 N. 36th Street Live Well Designs, LLC NORTHBANK PRESERVE 48. 4925 Alvo Road KDB Investment Building

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HBAL Family Fun Night

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YBP Bean Bag Toss Tournament

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Tournament Friday, August 7 at 5:30 PM HBAL Family Fun Night Kleinschmit Farm | 11401 Van Dorn Street

Let ’s Play: $10 Per Team (2 Players)

Pre-registration is REQUIRED to guarantee your spot in the double-elimination tournament. Limited to 16 two(2) person teams.

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HBAL Golf Tournament

HBAL Golf Rescheduled for June 19 The HBAL Golf Tournament has been rescheduled for Friday, June 19. We have made changes to the tournament in response to the directed health measures (DHM). This includes spreading out our original tee times and serving boxed lunches instead of grilling hamburgers and hot dogs. If the DHM changes, we will adjust accordingly. We appreciate your understanding as we try to make this an enjoyable event for all! If you have questions, please email Jennie Korth at jennie@hbal.org.

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Although much of the information we communicate to our members is through our monthly newsletter, The Lincoln Business Builder, we know in today’s world we have to find ways to quickly communicate information to our members through email and social media. In the last year, we also started sending invoices and important information regarding the Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show via email. Please take a minute and make sure our emails are landing in your inbox and not your “junk” folders. In Outlook: • Find an email in your inbox or spam folder from HBAL or one of our staff. • Right click it and find the “junk” button. • It will expand and show more options. Click “Never Block Sender’s Domain.” In Gmail, Yahoo and most web-based email browsers: • Find an email in your inbox or spam folder from info@hbal.org. • Right click it and select “Not Spam.”

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• In addition to the above, add info@hbal.org to your contact list. If our emails are still landing in your “junk” folders, please send us an email at info@hbal.org and we will try to help you troubleshoot the problem.

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Follow us on social media! • Facebook - www.facebook.com/HBAofLincoln - www.facebook.com/HBALYoungBuildingProfessionals - www.facebook.com/RemodelersCouncilLincoln • Instagram - www.instagram.com/hbalincoln • Twitter - www.twitter.com/HBALincoln 11  Lincoln Business Builder

HBAL 2020 Membership Drive

2020

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE HELP US REMAIN STRONG & HEALTHY! GOAL: 60 new Builder or Associate members from January 1, 2020 - November 3, 2020.

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE AWARDS 1ST PLACE $500

3RD PLACE $100 2ND PLACE $250

HBAL 101 Do you know someone who would benefit from membership?

LET HBAL HELP The HBAL staff can provide you with the information you need to successfully recruit. Let us know how we can help!

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP NETWORKING & MARKETING - Connect

with powerful, successful and influential professionals in Lincoln and get involved with the various Association events, committees and meetings.

COMMUNICATION & EDUCATION - Connect with members while also learning about industry trends and expectations.

ADVOCACY - HBAL has direct access to one of the state’s best lobbying firms for representation with Nebraska Senators. HOMEPAC is active in the local community. YOU HAVE A VOICE. CIVIC PARTICIPATION - The Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation has given over $223,000 to local charities since 2010.

Join us and bring a guest to HBAL 101 for lunch and a comprehensive look at membership benefits, programs and events. Meet staff and board members! WHEN: TUESDAY, JULY 28 | 11:30 AM -1:00 PM WHERE: HBAL OFFICE |6100 S. 58TH STREET, STE. C

EXPERIENCE • ETHICS • EXCELLENCE For more information contact Andrea Wilkins at andrea@hbal.org or 402-423-4225. 12  Lincoln Business Builder

HBAL 2020 Membership Drive

CURRENT STANDINGS Alyssa Lundahl, Apple Roofing

• Wasser Builders (Anthony Wasser)

Ben Carey, Build DCB, Inc.

• Knotwood Central (Shane Ligon)

Blake Pittack, Blake Builders

• HighRidge Builders (Gary McKinstry)

Bo Jones, Tru-Built Construction

• Avid Builders (Seth Boynton) • Clean Sweep Cleaning & Home Staging (Kris Gilliland)

Greg Shinaut

• JR Premier Designs (Jeff Bohmont)

Herb Reese, Reese Construction, Inc.

• Living Solutions Interior Design (Gina Jackson)

Lee Young, MPI, Inc.

• Gershman Mortgage (Tracy Hinton)

Matt Kinning, Kinning Design Build, Inc.

• Clausen Contracting, LLC (Steve Clausen) • The Flying Dead, LLC dba Mosquito Authority (Barton Barcel) • ComfortMade Mattress Factory (Mike Moore)

Mike Kinning, Kinning Design Build, Inc. • Capital Patio Flame Shop (Brian Burns)

Mike May, May Custom Homes & Cabinets, Inc. • Fence Pros, LLC (Jarrod Oborny)

Rick Krueger, Krueger Development • Lincoln Insulation (Josh Branting)

Roger Reynolds

• Aden Pressure Washing, LLC (Elijah Aden)

Sandi Osterman, Nebraska Realty • Gateway Homes (Dan Derun)

Sherri Walker, Home Real Estate • Woodland Homes (Neil Smith)

Six Reasons to be an HBAL Member 1. Networking – Unfortunately, our traditional means of networking are on hold right now. We look forward to seeing our members again! In the meantime, we encourage you to stay connected with HBAL through our social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter). 2. Advocacy – HBAL continues to follow regulation changes that affect the building industry. Do you have any concerns with how regulations impact your business? Let us know by contacting one of the HBAL board members or emailing info@hbal.org. 3. Education – We are always looking for ideas for classes that would benefit our members. Are there specific classes you would be interested in taking? Share your ideas with Andrea Wilkins at andrea@hbal.org.

4. Communication – We’ve been sending our fair share of email updates lately. Are you receiving our emails? If not, read page 11 on how to ensure HBAL emails are not landing in your spam folder. 5. Marketing – HBAL offers year-round advertising opportunities in our monthly newsletter (The Lincoln Business Builder) and on our website (www.HBAL.org.) In addition, there is an opportunity coming up for the Fall Parade of Homes. As members you also have the opportunity to add the HBAL logo to your marketing materials, vehicle, website, etc. Contact Jennie Korth at jennie@hbal.org for more information. 6. Civic Participation – The Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation supports the educational and charitable activities of HBAL. Your participation in events such as the HBAL Golf Tournament (now planned for June 19), Remodelers Golf Tournament (August 28) and Sporting Clay Shoot (October 9) directly benefits the Foundation. Sponsoring these events gives your company added visibility. 13  Lincoln Business Builder

Lunch & Learn Opportunity

Attention!

New Members | Current Members | Prospective Members

Join us for a Lunch & Learn Opportunity

HBAL 101

Learn how to maximize your membership HBAL 101 offers a quick but comprehensive look at membership benefits, programs and events. We invite you to join us for an informal presentation covering everything you need to know to make the most of your membership investment.

Tuesday, July 28 11:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Cost: FREE - Lunch provided HBAL Office 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C Please RSVP to andrea@hbal.org HBAL members are invited to bring a prospective member to this free lunch!

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Young Building Professionals

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Happy Hour Build DCB, Inc.

5815 S. 58th Street, Ste. D Thursday, July 16 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. RSVP by July 13 to andrea@hbal.org or 402-423-4225. Cost: Free-will cash donation to the BackPack Program Food & Drinks provided by

In my last message, I talked a little bit about ‘change’ and how all of us have had to make some personal and business related changes due to COVID-19. I will admit I am completely guilty of not adapting well to change sometimes, especially when it involves my personal life. With that being said, I suppose it is time for me to learn how to accept a BIG life change and Kristin Sims adapt to it quickly because my YBP President husband and I will be moving to… the hot barren desert of ARIZONA! I am sure this might come as a surprise to many of you – it did to us as well! I would have never imagined that I would be moving away from Lincoln, a familiar and comfortable place to live and more importantly, a place where I grew up. Lincoln is all I’ve ever known. Although I attended college at UNK for four years, Kearney was only two hours away from home. I am grateful for my college years giving me a taste of what it was like ‘being away from home,’ but still having the convenience of being able to easily come back home on weekends to see my parents, grandparents, friends, etc. Now I get to look forward to flights or a convenient 21-hour drive (one way) to come home! We are truly excited for this new opportunity and we will miss Lincoln a lot. I am very grateful to have met so many amazing colleagues and friends through Home Builders, Remodelers Council and YBP throughout these past nine years. Becoming an active member of HBAL was one of the best decisions of my career. I will certainly miss seeing all of you at events and meetings and I am sure you will miss my horrible jokes and sense of humor. Who knows what the future holds. Maybe we will get tired of the scorpions (SAVE ME), and rattlesnakes (SAVE ME, AGAIN) and 24/7 sunny weather and you will see my smiling face again someday..!? If I don’t see all of you before I leave, I wish you the very best and please be sure to stay in touch!

Interested in joining the Young Building Professionals Council? Contact Andrea Wilkins at andrea@hbal.org for more information! 16  Lincoln Business Builder

YBP Light the Way 5K

D E L E C CAN Although the Light the Way 5K has been canceled, our generous sponsors have agreed to forward their support to the Lincoln Lighthouse. The Lighthouse After School Program offers middle and high school aged youth academic support, evening meals and enrichment/recreational activities during non-school hours, Monday through Friday. The Lighthouse After School Programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal is to increase the likelihood of high school graduation by providing high-quality programming.

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Remodelers Council

Publication of the Remodelers Council of Lincoln June 2020 • Vol. 23, No. 6

Chairperson’s Message

“Socially Distant” Picnic in the Park June 10, 2020 • 11:30 a.m. Antelope Park • near Shelter #2

by Heidi Polacek

At the time I’m writing this, we are just coming off the Memorial Day weekend. Things are starting to open back up and we are getting a taste of what our new normal will look like. Events like the Spring Parade of Homes and the HBAL Golf Tournament are on track to take place and we are looking forward to seeing you all at the Remodelers Council Picnic on Wednesday, June 10.

Shelter #2

In addition to our picnic in June, we are working on our Fall lineup of events. As with most things, we’re making adjustments to ensure the safety of those who attend, so we ask that you read carefully the information presented in our newsletter (The Lincoln Business Builder) and in the HBAL Update emails. For our picnic in June, we won’t be able to rent the shelter like in years past. Instead, we ask that you bring a lawn chair and meet us by our usual spot (Antelope Park Shelter #2). You can bring your own lunch or pre-order a boxed lunch through the HBAL office.

Drive through your favorite restaurant and bring your camping chair! You can also pre-order a boxed lunch* for $10. RSVP to info@hbal.org by June 5.

The Remodelers Council Golf Tournament is another event that will be here soon. Team registration and sponsorship information is listed on the following page. Contact Jennie Korth at jennie@hbal.org for more information.

Interested in joining the Remodelers Council? Contact Jennie Korth at 402-423-4225 or jennie@hbal.org for more information! 18  Lincoln Business Builder

*Subway’s Boxed Lunch Options

Cold Cut Combo Black Forest Ham Italian BMT Roast Beef Spicy Italian Subway Club Veggie Delite Tuna Turkey Breast

Remodelers Council Golf Tournament

Scholarship Golf Tournament Friday, August 28, 2020 Holmes Golf Course 10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start* Four-person Texas Scramble 18 Holes Lunch served throughout the day for all golfers.

Team Registration Please register my team for the Remodelers Council of Lincoln’s Scholarship Golf Tournament to benefit the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation

*Please note! Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, details for this event may change and we may need to adjust the format of play. Please watch your email and the Lincoln Business Builder for updates!

Sponsorship Registration Yes! I would like to be a: r Hole Sponsor............................................................. $100 r Lunch Sponsor.......................................................... $200 Golf Committee reserves the right to limit the number of sponsors. r Beverage Cart Sponsor............................................. $150 Golf Committee reserves the right to limit the number of sponsors. r Giveaway Sponsor

Item: ________________

r Raffle Prize Sponsor

Item: ________________

r 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:

Name:

If you are interested in a designated foursome, please register all four players together. If not, you will be assigned a team.

Company: E-mail:

r My other team members are:

Total Amount Due: $

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Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation

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The Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation has given over $223,000 to various community service projects since 2010? Scholarships

$56,469 26%

Santa Cop

$23,206

11%

Habitat for Humanity

$21,544

10%

The Career Academy

$20,000

Nebraska Disaster Relief

$17,000

Community Fundraisers

$15,000

High School Interior/ Residential Design

$14,428

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High School Construction Programs $12,400 6%

Friendship Home

$7,500

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National Disaster Relief

$5,000

Lincoln Children's Museum $10,000 5% HBAL Foundation Giving Day $8,000 3%

Lighthouse After School Program $2,550 1% Miscellaneous Donations

$1,700

Backpack Program

$1,163

Total $223,210 The Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation's mission is to support the educational and charitable activities of HBAL. Since 2010, the Foundation has distributed over $223,000 to various community service projects related to the homebuilding industry. You can find more information about the Foundation on www.HBAL.org.

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51 Years • KFOR Radio 103.3 FM/1240 AM

36 Years • Lincoln Glass, Inc.

34 Years • KZKX - KX96.9 - 12 in A Row New Country

32 Years • Carpetland • KTGL The Eagle 92.9

31 Years • Campbell’s Kitchen Cabinets, Inc.

27 Years • ESPN/KLMS 1480 Lincoln’s Sports Authority

25 Years • KIBZ The Blaze 104.1

24 Years • Jerry’s Waterproofing, Inc.

23 Years • GoodeGuy Construction, Inc.

22 Years • Apollo Steel Co. • CKF - Consolidated Kitchens

18 Years • EMO Flooring Company

17 Years • LJS Media Group • Sherwin-Williams Co.

15 Years • Lincoln Winlectric

13 Years

Directory Changes • Jacob Samuelson is a new affiliate member with Nebraska Building Products. Cellular: 402-440-6706. Email: jacob.samuelson@truteam.com. • Kevin Mandigo, The Home Depot, is no longer an affiliate member. • Joe Spitsen is the new principal member for Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA). Phone: 402-434-3911. Email: joe.spitsen@nifa.org. • Michael Murphy is the new principal member for Lee Douglas Interiors, Inc. Email: michael@leedouglas.com. • Clausen Construction is now Clausen Contracting, LLC. Email: clausencontractingllc@gmail.com. Website: www.clausencontracting.com.

• King’s Inspections, LLC

11 Years • LincolnFirst Realty

8 Years • Patriot Plumbing

5 Years • Contemporary Woods

Sorry to See You Go! If you see your company listed below, contact HBAL at 402-423-4225 to renew your membership TODAY! Level Up Homebuilders, LLC

3 Years • Interiors Joan and Associates • Nebraska Brokerage, LLC • White Development Company, LLC

2 Years • Belay Bank Mortgage • Quality Block Basement & Foundation Repair

1 Year • Predmore Designs • Sentry Electric, Inc.

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2011

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Jan.

153

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144

201

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180

187

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253

131

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390

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2012 Cost 43,500 107,786 691,458 600,931 1,443,675 51,560

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2012 Cost 804,484 565,929 1,055,957 871,985 3,298,355 9,644

# 1,400,000 Jan. 81 Feb. 1,200,000 69 March 96 1,000,000 96 April Total 342 Avg.800,000 Cost

2013 Cost 422,000 33,000 357,600 212,603 1,025,203 39,431

66 42 65 108 281

3 3 8 12 26

2014 Cost 59,336 64,000 338,910 609,495 1,071,741 41,221

2013 Cost 751,024 702,668 1,000,016 1,158,054 3,611,762 12,853

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

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2014

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2015 2016 Cost # Cost 114,877 6 288,700 18,650 2 392,168 816,118 15 469,496 342,365 10 350,200 1,292,010 33 1,500,564 44,552 45,472

Remodeling Permits: Alterations Additions

City of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 9 Year Table

90 87 93 110 380

2014 Cost 1,279,205 811,667 1,011,061 1,010,930 4,112,863 10,823

71 71 89 103 334

2015 Cost 1,254,169 949,830 1,225,863 1,446,555 4,876,417 14,600

60 64 111 85 320

2016 Cost 743,166 392,168 1,145,593 1,670,275 3,951,202 12,348

77 87 122 79 365

2017 2018 2019 2020 Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost 1,255,950 5 216,225 5 144,061 5 262,400 686,575 6 225,962 4 280,000 8 625,500 1,281,039 5 259,200 9 338,600 13 949,500 369,500 11 464,929 11 462,802 7 384,800 3,593,064 27 1,166,316 29 1,225,463 33 2,222,200 74,856 43,197 42,257 67,339

# 13 3 15 17 48

2017 Cost 1,001,282 1,282,094 1,602,109 1,046,978 4,932,463 13,514

2018 Cost 1,539,597 1,338,692 1,410,467 1,142,767 5,431,523 16,560

75 67 99 87 328

74 65 78 84 301

2019 Cost 1,431,083 1,115,382 1,616,356 1,345,676 5,508,497 18,301

56 74 68 75 273

2020 Cost 1,170,240 1,488,505 928,625 1,061,580 4,648,950 17,029

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