Lincoln Business Builder (March 2014)

The LINCOLN BUSINESS BUILDER March 2014

Published monthly by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln

6th Annual HBAL Chili Cookoff

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Volume 51 No. 3

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

HBAL Chili Cookoff Monday, March 3, 2014

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) See more information on pages 6-7.

In this issue...

• Golf Registration page 8 • Home Show Photos pages 14-17

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Meet the Candidates!

BuildPac/HomePac Fundraiser

The Towers Event Center 70th & A Street

March 20, 2014 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.

2014 Legislative Conference

March 17-21

We’re Bringing Housing Home Who?

All Members of the NAHB Federation

What?

NAHB’s 2014 Legislative Conference

When?

March 17- 21, 2014

Where?

YOUR Home Congressional District

Why?

The Congressional schedule made the 2014 Legislative Conference impractical to hold in Washington, DC. As an alternative, NAHB members will advocate for housing’s legislative priorities at in-district meetings with their members of Congress. This week-long event provides a unique opportunity for NAHB members to show federal lawmakers the economic power of the housing industry where they live, work and play.

How?

NAHB is committed to providing the tools necessary to schedule, plan and execute these in-district meetings. NAHB staff will be educating NAHB members on the key legislative issues, providing the meeting materials and attending as many in-district meetings as possible.

JOIN US as we

BRING HOUSING HOME in 2014 For more information visit: www.bringinghousinghome.com

President’s Message March 2014 Vol. 51, No. 3

President’s Message

Contents President’s Message 3 Upcoming Events 4 Mailbox 4 Chili Cook-off 6-7 LHBCF Golf Tournament 8 Interest Rate Movements: What are they telling us?

9 March is National Designation Month 10 Keep Your Home and Family Safe and Secure 11 2014 Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show 12-15 All That’s Old Is Renewable 17 New Members 18 Directory Changes 18 Cancellations 18 Renewals 19 Design Trends for 2014 and Beyond 20 Simple Solutions for Home Building Workers 21 EPA Takes Action to Protect Public from Harmful Lead Exposure 22

Mike Kinning HBAL President March - Early Spring or Continuation of Winter?

Although the weather was a little colder than desired, the 42nd Annual Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show was another success. Those in attendance were certainly looking for products and services available through exhibitors at the show. I also visited with many of you and appreciated the opportunity to get to know you and your companies.

The reports from those attending the International Builders Show are very positive. Whether looking at the real GDP, consumer confidence, household formations or home appreciation rates, the new home and remodeling forecast predicts continued growth. Both new home sales and the NAHB/ Wells Fargo Housing Market Index agree with this conclusion and where existing homes on the market are few, new homes starts will rise the quickest to meet demand.

It may not seem possible, but the Spring Parade of Homes is just around the corner. The final deadline for entries is Friday, February 28th. If you read your Lincoln Business Builder as it arrives, there may be just enough time to get your new home entered! Manage your construction plan wisely so you have more time to share, promote and enjoy your Spring Parade of Homes entry later!

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

Mike Kinning, President

Justin Johnson Mike Kinning Dan Klein, Sr. Jeff Bielenberg, Alternate Perry Haralson, Alternate Mike May, 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.

The annual subscription rate is included with your membership dues.

Mike Benker Jennie Korth

Publisher Editor, Photographer, Design

HBAL Staff Michaela Harrison, Jennie Korth & Melissa Hilgenkamp

Mike May, President Elect Justin Johnson, 1st Vice President Perry Haralson, 2nd Vice President Lori Pippitt, CKD, CGR, CAPS, Secretary Bob Bryant, Treasurer Mike Rezac, Immediate Past President Mike Benker, Executive Vice President

Board of Directors Mark Aksamit, Taylor Ashburn, Jess Baker, CGP, Jeff Bielenberg, Roger Bumgarner, Ruth Hietbrink, Eric Hoke, Bo Jones, Matt Kleinschmit, Jerry Maher, CGP, CAPS, CGB, Lance Roach, Ken Svoboda

National Life Directors Jim Christo, CGR, CGB, Steve Fulton, CGP, Joe Hampton, Duane Helmink, John Hoppe, Jr., Ward Fred Hoppe, Joe McKee, Robert Peterson, J. Greg Schwinn, Bob Stephens

Past Presidents Jerry Boyce, Mike Goings, Lois Hartzell, GMB, CSP, Rick Krueger, Dan Kubr, Donn Mann, Sam Manzitto, Roger Reynolds, CGR, CAPS, Greg Shinaut

Remodelers Council AnDee Harris

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Upcoming Events | Mailbox

Calendar of Events Mar. 3

Sixth Annual Chili Cook-off Sesostris Shrine Center • 1050 Saltillo Road 6:00 p.m.

Cost: $15 per person (kids 12 years & under FREE)

Mar. 5

Remodelers Council Meeting Capital Humane Society Adoption Center 11:30 a.m. • Cost: $9.50 per person for lunch

Mar. 13

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

Mar. 14

Tour of Remodeled Homes Deadline

HBAL Mailbox HBAL Thank you so much for your generous donation and continuous support. With your help, we raised $40,908 for the 2013 Santa Cop program! We were able to impact thousands of children during the holiday season!!

Your projects are highly sought after gifts at the auction - it is hard to find a hand-made item!

Thank you, Lacey Reha

Did You Know?

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Chili Cook-off

Join us for the hottest event of the year!

6th Annual HBAL Chili Cookoff

Monday, March 3, 2014 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)

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

Chili Entrant Info Cost for a booth - FREE

Chili preparation and booth set-up: It’s time to form a team, get out the cookbook 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and start planning your red hot chili booth at our Sixth Annual Chili Cookoff. Let’s have some fun, *All preparation MUST be done at the Shrine Center!* eat some chili and win some super prizes. Does Exhibitors (cooks) will: your company think it can make the best chili • Prepare 3 gallons of chili (in a roaster pan) this side of El Paso? Now’s the time to prove it.

• Have their own meat thermometer • Bring a table cover Thank You! • Provide their own three-prong extension cords Lincoln Federal Savings Bank for • Choose a theme for their booth & decorate providing the beer. (please, do not attach anything to the walls) Culligan Water Conditioning for providing • Name their chili the bottled water.

• Help with clean-up at the end of the night West Gate Bank for providing HBAL will provide: Miller & Paine™ Cinnamon Rolls.

• 8 ft. table • Bowls, spoons, napkins • Chairs • Crackers Nebraska Furniture Mart, Lowe’s, Union Title • Electrical outlet • Prizes Company, Lincoln Children’s Museum, Nebraska Title Co., Nebraska Land Title & Abstract and Contact Jennie at jennie@hbal.org if you Lincoln Title for providing raffle prizes.

would like to enter the contest.

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 or sponsoring part of the event, please contact Jennie at 402-423-4225 or jennie@hbal.org.

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

Chili Cook-off

RSVP to Attend

Chili Cook-off Registration

We will be attending the 6th Annual Chili Cook-off.

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 _____ Yes, we will be attending with _____ adults and _____ children under 12.

Please list names below: ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____ Check here if you would also like to enter the Chili Cook-off and complete Contest Registration form on the right. ____ Check here if you would like to sponsor a kids activity or donate a raffle prize.

________________________________ Company or Team Name ________________________________ Primary Contact Name ________________________________ E-mail Address / Phone No. Don’t forget to RSVP, too! You will receive admittance for two with your booth. Each additional attendee is $15.

Return your this form to the HBAL office via fax (402-423-4251) or e-mail (info@hbal.org).

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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 1 is required to save your tee-time.

Player No. 1

2014 Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Benefit Golf Tournament Friday, June 6, 2014 Highlands Golf Course

Name__________________________________________________________ Company_______________________________________________________

Player No. 2 Name__________________________________________________________ Company_______________________________________________________

Player No. 3 Name__________________________________________________________ Company_______________________________________________________

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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 3 and pay by May 1, 2014. (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.

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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 1 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

Interest Rate Movements: What are they telling us?

Interest Rate Movements: What Are They Telling Us?

Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., • GraphsandLaughs, LLC Over the last eight months interest rates have gyrated more dramatically than in years. This process has not only whipsawed investors but seriously called into question the nascent housing recovery. After all, how can housing starts rise from their near historic lows if rates are one percent higher than they were in late spring and with interest rates expected to rise somewhat higher over the course of 2014? Is not the housing sector highly interest rate sensitive? And isn’t the Federal Reserve deliberately buying tens of billions a month in mortgage backed securities to keep 30year mortgage rates low to help the housing market? Relax. While new residential construction is indeed interest rate sensitive, it is also heavily dependent on other macroeconomic factors and they will more than compensate for the recent rate rise.

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To use an analogy, interest rate movements are like a thermometer.

A rise in body temperature may or may not be a good thing; it all depends on the initial level. A rise in body temperature of two degrees from 94 degrees to 96 degrees is excellent news and suggests a patient recovering from hypothermia. By contrast, a rise in body temperature of an adult from 102 to 104 is serious, and suggests a very ill patient in need of prompt medical attention.

Changes in interest rates should be similarly viewed.

Interest rates are the cost of borrowing money. When times are good and economic growth is robust, interest rates rise because investors borrow funds for investment purposes while households borrow to finance purchases of cars, houses and other big ticket items. This increase in demand raises rates and this rise is healthy.

Returning to our thermometer analogy, this would be like a rise from 96 to 98 degrees. Sometimes, however, the economy grows so fast that shortages of workers and supplies start to materialize, resulting in inflation. If allowed to fester, inflation can spin out of control. That is why interest rates continually rose during the 1960s and 1970s. Eventually, things got so bad the Federal Reserve raised rates to 20% to weaken the economy and squeeze inflation out of the system. This would be equivalent to a rise in body temperature from 103 to 105 degrees. This rise was necessary but was a sign of a profoundly sick economy.

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Until recently, despite amazingly low interest rates, no one borrowed; witness the ridiculously low levels of new home construction and investment in plant and equipment by firms, because everyone was pessimistic about the future. This would be akin to fall in temperature from 95 to 93, a bad sign. However as the economy improves, and trust me it is, albeit way too slowly, and as we become increasingly optimistic about the future, interest rates will rise and this is what is finally starting to happen. The thermometer is now in the process of going from 94 to 95.

In this early phase of the recovery, firms hire workers, begin buying equipment and start building plant. As a result, unemployment rates decline, wages start rising and household spending increases. And this boosts GDP growth, which results in yet more corporate spending and more household consumption on, among other things, housing. Given the immense slack in our economy this process could last several years, accompanied by slowly rising interest rates akin to the thermometer rising from 96 to 98.6!

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March is National Designation Month

“A designation requires us to study and learn more about our industry. It says to our clients, I am continually improving myself as an industry professional by studying the best practices of our national industry,” says Ben Thompson, a CGR from Grand Rapids, Mich.

“It also says that I am using that knowledge gained from the collective experience of our industry to give my clients a better end result in their project.”

NAHB’s commitment to offering industry professionals the best, most-extensive continuing education program is evident in the diverse array of programs. Most designations cover industry basics such as marketing and business techniques, however, specialized coursework includes aging-in-place remodeling, property management, green building and more.

Through NAHB Education, industry pros can earn professional designations in any one of 13 areas. Get more information on specific designations at www.nahb.org/designations.

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CGP CGP

Master

CGR CAPS GMR CSP CSP

Earning a designation from NAHB is hard work and the rigorous coursework is continually being elevated. Still, according to NAHB statistics, builders and remodelers are eager as ever to enroll. In many programs, there are twice as many people in the process of earning a designation as those currently holding one.

Master

Students develop a nationwide network of colleagues that they consistently return to as sounding boards for challenges and ideas long after their courses have completed.

This chance to network with so many fellow industry pros often brings people back to obtain more designations.

CMP

Access to real-world information and great leadership opportunities are benefits typically mentioned by designees. However, graduates also routinely express that the chance to network with expert instructors and their peers is a huge plus.

Certified Graduate Builder: An overview of key areas in today’s home building industry, the CGB curriculum covers business management, financial strategies, marketing techniques, construction technologies, and more.

Graduate Master Builder: The GMB program allows industry professionals who already have completed either the Certified Graduate Builder or the Certified Graduate Remodelor course to more fully develop their skills and provides indepth instruction geared for experienced building professionals.

Certified Green Professional: The National Association of Home Builders’ Certified Green Professional™ Designation teaches builders, remodelers and other industry professionals techniques for incorporating green building principles into homes—without driving up the cost of construction.

Master Certified Green Professional: The Master Certified Green Professional (Master CGP) designation comprises a more in-depth study of green building science and methods. The courses required for the designation cover topics like building science techniques, the high-performance home and marketing strategies for selling green.

Certified Graduate Remodeler: An exclusive professional designation that emphasizes business management skills as the key to a professional remodeling operation, the CGR designation trains remodelers in project management, design estimating and job cost, along with other core skills relevant to the remodeling industry.

Graduate Master Remodeler: The Graduate Master Remodeler (GMR) program includes advanced and updated courses geared toward experienced remodeling professionals.

Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist: Developed by NAHB Remodelers in collaboration with the AARP, NAHB Research Center and NAHB 50+ Housing Council, the CAPS program provides comprehensive, practical, market-specific information about working with older and maturing adults to remodel their homes for aging-in-place.

Certified New Home Sales Professional: The CSP program is designed to help specialists in new home sales to enhance their professional image, increase their marketability in the home building industry and sell more homes.

Master Certified New Home Sales Professional: A more advanced designation that acknowledges additional educational achievements of CSP graduates, the MCSP program is open to professionals currently holding a CSP designation.

Advanced courses such as “House Construction as a Selling Tool” and “Essential Closing Strategies” are targeted toward improving participants’ sales and marketing skills and providing increased marketability in the industry.

Certified New Home Marketing Professional: IRM’s mid-level professional designation, the CMP program recognizes the achievements of students who have completed four marketing-intensive core IRM courses: “Understanding Housing Markets and Consumers;” “Marketing Strategies, Plans, and Budgets;” “Lifestyle Merchandising, Advertising, and Promotion Strategies;” and “Challenges of New Home Sales Management.”

MIRM

Professional designees stay up to speed on the latest developments in business, building methods, and technology while showing clients they have the know-how and dedication to earn a professional designation. Potential clients can use designations to help identify and select professionals with superior training, real-world experience and in-depth knowledge of their area of need. Designees are listed in The Professional Designation Directory on www.nahb.org, making their contact info easily accessible to consumers.

Certified Graduate Associate: Developed specifically for NAHB associate members (including suppliers of materials and financial services), the CGA program offers participants an opportunity to enhance their knowledge of home building industry fundamentals.

Master in Residential Marketing: The most prestigious designation bestowed by the Institute of Residential Marketing, the MIRM represents the highest level of achievement for professionals in new home marketing. MIRM graduates are required to complete all mandated coursework and submit a case study for approval before graduating from the program.

HCCP

NAHB Education offers advanced degree programs to building industry professionals nationwide that enhance their business savvy, broaden their areas of expertise and increase their marketability. In today’s changing housing market, what better way to get ahead or maintain your edge on the competition than a professional designation? Designations can lead to more earned income, credibility and prestige for members and their companies.

GMB CGB CGA

Leadership, Credibility, Prestige: The Value of Designations

Housing Credit Certified Professional: A specialized designation for developers, property managers, asset managers and others working in the affordable housing industry, the HCCP program is the industry benchmark for education, experience and ethical standards for Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) professionals. The HCCP designation is the only nationally endorsed credential of its kind, and was created through a partnership of NAHB and the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA).

Keep Your Home and Family Safe and Secure

Keep Your Home and Family Safe and Secure

Your home is likely the largest investment you own, but more importantly, it protects and provides a sanctuary where your family will share experiences and create lifelong memories. The National Association of Home Builders’ MyHome Press has published a handbook for home owners, “Home Maintenance Made Easy,” and below are just some of the many tips provided in the Safety and Security section that can help you keep your home and family out of harm’s way.

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• If you decide to remodel, finish the basement, or add on to your home, work with trained professionals who will make sure a building permit is obtained, all building department inspections occur and the work complies with applicable codes.

• Teach children how and why to dial 911.

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• Locks should be located so they cannot be reached by breaking a small windowpane in or near the door.

• Locks that require a key to open from the inside are potentially dangerous if any emergency such as a fire occurs.

Be sure a spare key is close by to prevent trapping anyone inside the house.

Fire Prevention • Have a fire extinguisher and ensure all family members know where it is and how to use it. Fires from combustible solids such as wood, cloth or paper differ from electrical and chemical fires, so make sure your extinguisher is multipurpose. Check annually that the charge is still in the green area of the scale. A qualified and licensed professional at a specialty store can recharge it.

• Make sure all family members know the escape routes to use in a fire. Conduct regular fire drills to practice.

• Test your smoke detectors to ensure they function correctly and so everyone will recognize the warning alarm’s sound.

If a detector chirps, the battery needs replacement. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for cleaning and servicing your detectors.

• Store volatile materials (such as paint and gasoline) in appropriate containers and away from flames and heat sources, ideally in a garage or building that is not part of your habitat space.

• Don’t place flammable objects or materials near the stove or fireplace, and store matches away from heat sources and the reach of children. Also keep flammable objects away from the grill.

• Make sure all electrical cords are in good repair. Use properly sized fuses and don’t overload electrical outlets.

For more home maintenance advice, go to myhomepress.com for publications on current topics including social media, home design and more.

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2014 Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show

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Food Bank

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4,246 lbs. of food and $64 was collected this year for the Food Bank of Lincoln!

This will provide over 3,500 meals for local families in need.

Thank you to our Food Bank House Volunteers!

Mark Aksamit Danelle Benker Ethan Benker Shianne Benker Mary Kay Bielenberg Jeff Bielenberg Jim Christo Vicki Christo Dan Hietbrink

Delrae Hirschman Jaydon Hirschman Jenny Samek Tate Samek Myah Samek Ray Schapmann Terry Schwimmer Dallas Whitford Brady Yoder

Special Thanks to Willet Construction, Inc. and Bielenberg Builders, Inc. for setting up and tearing down the house frame.

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2015 Home Show: Feb. 13-15

Seminar Speakers

Thank you to the following speakers: Custom Blinds & Design Doug Gates, Douglas Fireplace Services Mark, Canney, Lincoln Parks & Recreation Ryan Luckey, Finke Gardens 14 ď ´ Lincoln Business Builder

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Thank you to: UNL NAHB Student Chapter City of Lincoln Recycling Office SCC-Milford Student Chapter The Home Depot

Interior & Residential Desig n Contest Winners

The Home Builders Association of Lincoln announced the winners of the Interior & Residential Design Contest at the 42nd annual Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show held at the Lancaster Event Center February 7-9.

The two categories judged were Residential Drafting and Interior Design.

Winners of the Residential Drafting Contest: First Place, $100 – Evan Runge, Lincoln East High School Second Place, $75 – John Kula, Lincoln East High School Third Place, $50 – Katie Curtiss, Lincoln East High School Winners of the Interior Design Contest: First Place, $100 – Caroline Startzer, Lincoln East High School Second Place, $75 – Ashley Kistaitis, Lincoln North Star High School Third Place, $50 – Anna-Sophia Leuck, Lincoln East High School Residential Drafting judges were Greg Smith, Davis Design; Dan Loeck, Loeck Designs; and Doug Nelson, New Ventures. Interior Design judges were Delrae Hirschman, Delrae Designs; Vicki Pierce, PDI, Paul Daniels Interiors; and Carly Belz, PDI, Paul Daniels Interiors. Chair of the annual contest is Megan Dreyer, CS Kitchen and Bath Studio.

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All That’s Old Is Renewable

All That’s Old Is Renewable Printed with permission from HUD USER.

Plastic bottles, newspapers, aluminum cans, cardboard, pie tins, and… floor joists?

Yes, floor joists. And while we’re drawing up our recycling list, let’s not forget cabinetry, fixtures, copper pipe, bricks, trim, and almost anything else that can be safely removed from a building at the end of its usable life. These and other components can be reused or recycled, thereby reducing the cost of new construction and diverting what would otherwise become demolition waste away from landfills and back into productive use. But before we can reuse or recycle, we must first deconstruct — a lesson the Center on Sustainable Communities (COSC) and its Iowa Deconstruction and Reuse Initiative have learned well.

According to COSC’s Dan Oswald, “Deconstruction is the process of systematically removing a building or structure by taking it apart in the reverse order of construction, with a goal of maximizing reuse or recycling.” Oswald recently hosted a webinar produced by the Sustainable City Network and COSC titled “Maximizing Reuse and Recycling Through Deconstruction.” In addition to describing the deconstruction process and the remarkable quantity (and often, quality) of salvageable materials that a run-down or abandoned building typically yields, the webinar also examined some key benefits, including: • job creation, • environmental preservation, • reduced cost (compared with straight demolition and removal), • reuse or sale of salvaged products, and • tax deductions and other incentives that exist in some jurisdictions.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, only 20 to 30 percent of building-related construction debris is currently recovered for processing and recycling. Oswald and others who recognize the opportunities inherent in materials reuse and recycling are determined to improve those numbers through a concerted effort involving education, training, economic analysis, and policy change.

Why It Works

According to the Deconstruction Institute, building demolition in the United States generates roughly 124 million tons of waste each year — enough to build a wall 30 feet high and 30 feet thick around all the coasts of the continental United States. Conversely, deconstruction of a typical 2,000-square-foot single-family home with a wood frame can yield 6,000 board feet of reusable lumber, an amount equal to the yearly output of 10 acres of farmed pine trees.

Deconstruction, recycling, and reuse are viewed as sustainable building practices. Architects and builders can receive points under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and National Green Building Standard rating systems, which take into account the embodied energy that’s saved when using salvaged materials. Embodied energy encompasses all the energy that goes into constructing buildings, including raw materials processing, manufacturing and delivery, and assembly. As Oswald observes, “The average home contains 892 million BTUs of embodied energy; an amount equal to 7,826 gallons of gasoline or enough to drive an SUV 5 1/2 times around the earth.” For best results, salvaged building materials are reused in projects built at the same site. However, even when in situ reuse is not possible, building materials derived from old structures often are higher in quality and less expensive than new.

It Is Work

Deconstruction and salvage drives job creation: not only must the buildings be disassembled, but the resulting materials must also be processed, sorted, and graded, and materials not reused at the same site must be transported, stored, and sold. Refurbishing and repairing salvaged materials requires both semiskilled and skilled labor. New products crafted from salvaged materials such as tables, cabinets, and bookcases are sold at retail; these items have a unique visual appeal that evokes a bygone era. Although deconstruction takes longer than demolition, the economic and social benefits make the extra effort worthwhile.

Oswald’s presentation also touched on opportunities for community engagement and skill building. COSC has teamed with Iowa Central Community College (ICCC) to provide students with hands-on experience and training. The college sells salvaged items and student-made furniture derived from reclaimed materials. In a unique partnership with Iowa Prison Industries, ICCC students and offenders have worked together to deconstruct a number of old barns, reclaiming valuable timber and other materials. Prisoners study to become certified in asbestos handling, lead paint abatement, and OSHA safety. Using old-growth wood harvested from barns, prisoners have also been learning woodworking by building furniture that’s then sold to the public.

How It Works

Buildings are removed for various reasons, including abandonment, natural disasters, redevelopment, and safety issues such as unstable structural conditions or the presence of environmental contaminants.

According to Oswald, all buildings have some salvage value. The easiest to work with are old barns and other framed structures with simple designs that yield longer length materials. In more complex structures, workers can selectively remove architectural elements, trim, fixtures, and other items. Regardless of building type, deconstruction yields quality building materials that can be reused, donated, or sold.

Because supply is nothing without demand, creating resale and distribution channels for these products is an important part of the salvage equation. Numerous for-profit and nonprofit architectural salvage and restoration companies sell everything from antique doorknobs to hand-carved crown molding to the remodeling and interior design trades as well as consumers looking for unique additions to their home décor. Habitat for Humanity has created a nationwide network of ReStores — businesses that sell new and used building materials and home improvement items to the public.

All materials at the stores are donated by local retail businesses, building contractors, suppliers, and individuals and are sold to the public at 50 to 90 percent below retail prices. The donations are tax deductible, and retail sale proceeds support the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate, which builds houses for local families. ReNew Building Materials and Salvage, a regional nonprofit, is a building materials reuse store and deconstruction services provider. Its website includes links to a number of related nonprofit building product, education, deconstruction, and green building resources available throughout upstate New York and New England.

Iowa is among the states that offer tax deductions to owners who engage in deconstruction and salvage, and grants are also available to support and encourage the practice. For state and local governments looking to stem the rising tide of abandoned and dilapidated buildings as well as reduce their negative effects on property values, public safety, and the tax base, deconstruction, recycling, and reuse are becoming increasingly attractive options. For information about the program in Iowa and other locales, click here to view a table with links to source documents.

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New Members | Directory Changes | Cancellations

Welcome New Members Deprez Custom Homes Jim Deprez (Kim)

7010 Wildrye Road, Lincoln, NE 68521 Phone: 402-429-8513 Email: jimdeprez68@aol.com Sponsor: Jim Christo; Christo Design Build, Inc.

Duane Larson Construction Lynn Larson (Lisa)

201 South 84 Street, Lincoln, NE 68510 Phone: 402-489-9655 Cellular: 402-617-3280 Email: lynndlarson@gmail.com Website: www.larsonconstructioncompany.com th

Reason I joined HBAL: To network with the building community and to continue the tradition of community involvement of Duane Larson Construction Company.

What I hope to get out of my membership: Working relationships with the community.

Epp Concrete Construction, Inc. Dave Epp

Weddle and Sons Roofing Samuel Lyon (Nicole)

P.O. Box 57366, Lincoln, NE 68505 Phone: 402-858-2468 Email: sam@weddleandsons.com Website: www.weddleandsons.com Sponsor: Donna Reis; Dudley’s Dew Right Company Description: Our team is experienced with many types of roofing materials, and are trained to safely and efficiently replace your roof. From start to finish you can trust us to provide the highest quality work, a pleasant experience and a fair price.

Reason I joined HBAL: We have found the builders association on other areas to be very helpful in our business opportunities.

What I hope to get out of my membership: Build new business relationships in the Lincoln area.

Personal: My family is my biggest hobby. I enjoy spending time with my wife, Nicole, and 8 month old Emma Lee Sue. Most of our free time is spent working on home projects, maintaining some family rentals, spending time with friends and going to church.

Your Next Tire Bruce Docter

3128 S. 6th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502 Phone: 402-423-9192 Email: phil@eppconcrete.com Website: www.eppconcrete.com

P.O. Box 276, Firth, NE 68358 Phone: 402-858-1690 Email: bdocter@yournexttire.com Website: www.yournexttire.com

Sponsor: James Lamb; Goings Homes, LLC

Sponsor: Royce Koehler; Sticks and Stones Hardscapes, Inc.

The Home Depot #3204 Steven Leiker (Gina)

You’re The Boss

Jackie Murray (Darren)

6800 South 70 Street, Lincoln, NE 68516 Phone: 402-405-9865 Email: steven_x_leiker@homedepot.com • Chris Fischer (402-613-1171) asm_3204@homedepot.com

1033 ‘O’ Street, Ste. 601, Lincoln, NE 68508 Phone: 888-880-0464 Cellular: 402-432-7513 Fax: 402-438-4858 Email: info@ikeepcontrol.com Website: www.youre-the-boss.com

Sponsor: Dan Kubr; Vantage Pointe Homes, Inc.

Company Description: Third-party construction customer service. We are not a construction company. We are a liaison connecting good clients with good contractors.

Reason I joined HBAL: taking up on the invitation to join so as to positively impact the construction industry.

What I hope to get out of my membership: A stronger presence in the construction community.

Desired areas of involvement: Membership committee Personal: Darren likes woodworking, problem solving, guns and God. Wife, Jackie, of 23 years. Daughter, Amesha, is 22 and working in Oregon. Son, Amren, is 19 and is a graphic design student at SCC Lincoln Campus. Darren is 1 of 3 owners and the CEO of You’re The Boss.

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Natural Light Co. Alan Kaiser (Tami)

1500 S. 58 Street, Lincoln, NE 68506 Phone: 402-483-1500 Email: alan@naturallightco.com Website: www.naturallightco.com th

Directory Changes • New address for EcoWater Systems of Lincoln is 1818 Yolande Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68521.

• Luann Moss is the new principle member for American National Bank. Email: lmoss@anbank.com.

• Rick Schwarz is a new affiliate member for Christensen Lumber. Address: 4203 S. 33rd Street, Lincoln, NE 68506.

Email: rickschwarz@christensenlumber.com.

• New email address for O’Neill Transporation and Equipment, LLC is robbin@oneillwr.com.

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Sponsor: Lance Roach; JL Exteriors

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Design Trends for 2014 and Beyond

Best in American Living Awards Highlight Design Trends for 2014 and Beyond

The winners of the Best in American Living Awards (BALA) demonstrate that they are at the forefront of innovative design and are also a preview of design trends home buyers will see over the next several years, according to the judges who reviewed the entries in the annual competition of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

Ninety-two single-family homes, apartments and condos, remodeling projects and subdivisions were honored at a gala dinner Wednesday, Feb. 5 during the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.

“The BALA winners always redefine excellence for the home building industry,” said 2013 BALA Judge Chairman Victor Mirontschuk, president of EDI International in New York City.

“We are proud to recognize these companies and individuals for their creative and distinctive approaches to their work.”

Some of the trends seen in the winners include: White on White: Cabinets, flooring, backsplashes, counters, fixtures and appliances are beginning to lighten up. Layering white on top of white is a new approach in many kitchens and bathrooms that is giving way to a fresh and light feeling. To achieve clean lines and a modern feel, designers and builders are selecting European cabinetry, adding shiny surfaces via appliance, backsplash and countertop choices, and incorporating glass walls.

Bold Exterior Colors: Bold colors are making their way to the exterior of homes. Whether it’s through paint, a mix of cladding materials, doors, windows, porches, shutters or trim, an extra layer of drama is being adding to the design of elevations, further enhancing curb appeal.

Interior Courtyards: Interior courtyards are popular in all housing types right now, including single-family homes, multifamily complexes and within communities. The primary difference is scale. Gardens are popular with home owners and often occupy community courtyards, while multifamily projects use interior courtyards to showcase private amenities such as pools and fire pits.

Within single-family homes, courtyards provide private and safe outdoor living areas and are being shifted to side yards.

Out-of-the-Box Amenities: Both singlefamily and multifamily communities and multifamily projects are being designed fully loaded, with over-the-top amenities that appeal to home buyers. Residents want to feel as though they are living in a 4-star hotel, so builders and developers are offering features such as communal kitchens for cooking classes, pools with added wow factors such as a lazy river, a pool for dogs, electric car 20  Lincoln Business Builder

charging stations, spas, dog parks, concierge services, green walls and great outdoor spaces.

Specialty Lighting: Specialty pendants and fixtures are “lighting it up” this year. Regardless of whether it involves a custom or a stock fixture, designers are finding ways to showcase them as pieces of art rather than just a functional element. Lighting is being paired with wood ceiling details to further enhance the room’s design and create a feeling of warmth.

Historic Style with Modern Flair: New or remodeled homes, whether they are Craftsman, Prairie, Mid-Century Modern or another historic architectural style, are adding modern flair to their traditional designs through color, finish, fixture and lighting selection, while continuing to be influenced by the past through the use of reclaimed building materials and classic proportions and detailing.

Blurring the Lines between Inside and Out: Lines continue to be blurred between the inside and outside of homes. No longer limited to areas with warmer climates, this is being seen all across the country. Both production and custom homes have moveable glass walls, gourmet outdoor kitchens and interior courtyard pools, adding more everyday living space.

Dual Master Baths: Dual master baths are all the rage.

They are glamorous, yet extremely functional. Surprisingly, this can be achieved even in a smaller space, while remaining simple, functional and clean. Dual baths often have a shared shower and continue to feature fixtures, colors and finishes with a spa-like feel.

Simple Solutions for Home Building Workers

Simple Solutions for Home Building Workers Home building is physically demanding work and manual material handling may be the most difficult part of the job.

Manual material handling includes all of the tasks that require you to lift, lower, push, pull, hold or carry materials. These activities increase the risk of painful strains and sprains and more serious soft tissue injuries.

Soft tissues of the body include muscles, tendons, ligaments, discs, cartilage and nerves. Soft tissue injuries cause workers pain, suffering and lost income. They can also restrict non-work activity, like sports and hobbies. Builders’ and employers’ costs include loss of productivity and high workers’ compensation insurance premiums.

Simple Solutions for Home Building Workers provides basic information about readily available work practices and equipment that can help both new and experienced workers, contractors and builders prevent serious manual material handling injuries.

Find a print-ready PDF of this manual at: www.cdc.gov/NIOSH/docs/2013-111/pdfs/2013-111.pdf

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EPA Takes Action to Protect Public from Harmful Lead Exposure

EPA Takes Action to Protect Public from Harmful Lead Exposure

On February 18, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced enforcement actions that will require 35 home renovation contractors and training providers to take additional steps to protect communities by minimizing harmful lead dust from home renovation activities, as required by the EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Standards. These standards provide important, front-line protection for children and others vulnerable to exposure to lead dust that can cause lead poisoning.

The RRP standards, which are part of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act, are intended to ensure that owners and occupants of housing built before 1978 and child-occupied facilities receive information on lead-based paint hazards before renovations begin, that individuals performing such renovations are properly trained and certified by EPA, and that, during renovations, specific work practices are followed to reduce the potential for lead-based paint exposure.

“Families deserve the peace of mind that home renovations occur without harming children,” said Cynthia Giles, Assistant Administrator for EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance. “Businesses that play by the rules deserve to compete on a level playing field. EPA will continue to enforce the nation’s lead rules to protect the public from illegal and dangerous lead exposure.”

Contractors that are certified under EPA’s RRP standards are encouraged to display EPA’s “Lead-Safe” logo on worker’s uniforms, signs, websites, and other material, as appropriate. Consumers can protect themselves by looking for the logo before hiring a home contractor.

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The enforcement actions, which all require contractors to certify compliance with the RRP standards, led to more than $274,000 in civil penalties.

More information about the RRP standards and how contractors can get certified: www.epa.gov/lead.

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The settlements, issued between May 2013 and January 2014, include 17 contractors that failed to obtain required certification prior to performing renovation activities on pre-1978 homes, where lead is more likely to be present. In addition, 21 settlements involve violations for failure to follow required lead-safe work practices, and three cases involve general contractors who failed to ensure their subcontractors followed the RRP standards. Among these settlements were two companies from Lincoln and one from Fairbury.

If your company needs certification or will need to renew certification in the next year, please let the HBAL office know by calling 402-423-4225 or email info@hbal.org.

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