Lincoln Business Builder (May 2014)

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The LINCOLN BUSINESS BUILDER May 2014

Published monthly by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln

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In this issue...

• Parade of Homes page 6 • Tribute to Youth pages 14-17 • LPS Wish List page 19 • Educational Opportunities pages 22-23

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President’s Message May 2014 Vol. 51, No. 5

President’s Message

Contents President’s Message 3 Upcoming Events 4 Hog Roast 4 Changes to Building Permits 5 HBAL Mailbox 5 Member News 5 Get Out & Vote!

5 Spring Parade of Homes 6-7 LHBCF Golf Tournament 8 Public Input Sought on Water Facilities Plan 9 Can Inspectors & Contractors Have Improved Relationships?

10-11 Smoke-Free Housing 13 Tribute to Youth 14-17 House-Hold Spending 18 LPS Wish List 19 New Member 20 Renewals 20 Directory Changes 20 Cancellations 20 Educational Opportunities 22-23 Online Marketing and Accountability 24 Maximize Your Home Storage 25 Building Permits 26

Mike Kinning HBAL President The annual Tribute to Youth general membership meeting was spectacular! Nearly all scholarship and award recipients were present, the NAHB Student Chapters from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln and Southeast Community College – Milford were represented and Olympic medalist Curt Tomasevicz delivered an awesome presentation “Have No Fear!” The opportunity to hold an Olympic medal and hear the analysis of an actual bobsled run from the preparation, starting procedure, traveling through the turns and arriving at the finish will remain memorable for years to come.

The spring rains and warmer temperatures awaken the earth and start the greening of the trees and grass, but may create challenges for those trying to finish projects or homes. The Spring Parade of Homes is May 11-18, 2014 and will feature 57 homes.

The flipbook is already available online at www.hbal.org. It’s easy to share your entry or advertisement page with your friends, family and customers via social media!

Enjoy the 60th Annual Spring Parade of Homes!

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 | Hog Roast

Calendar of Events May 7

Remodelers Council Meeting Lunch at BW3’s followed by tour of 1421 P Street 11:30 a.m.

May 8

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

May 11-18

Spring Parade of Homes Weekdays: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sundays: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Guidebooks are available in all homes and online at www.HBAL.org.

May 13

Primar y Election

May 26

Memorial Day HBAL Office Closed

June 6

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

New HBAL Office Hours HBAL’s office hours have changed to 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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2nd Annual

H g Roast

Friday, August 22 The Home Builders Association of Lincoln is planning its second annual Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Hog Roast.

A fun evening is in the works! Watch upcoming issues of the Lincoln Business Builder for more information.

Contact the HBAL office at 402-423-4225 for more information about sponsorship opportunities!

This event benefits the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation.

Changes to Building Permits | HBAL Mailbox | Member News | Get Out & Vote!

Changes to Building Permits A change in State law gave Lincoln the authority to require Building Permits on farmsteads within the 3 mile limit effective September 5, 2013. The Lincoln Municipal Code was amended on March 3, 2014. Dwellings on farmsteads in Lincoln’s 3 mile limit require a Building Permit.

The building permit requirements for Lincoln & Lancaster County* are: Single-Family Dwelling New construction, additions, remodeling, reconstruction and moving of any dwelling in Lincoln, Lincoln’s 3 mile limit and Lancaster County require a Building Permit.

Accessor y Building Acreage (less than 20 acres): A Building Permit is required for any accessory building on an acreage in the 3 mile limit and Lancaster Co.

HBAL Mailbox I want to thank you for awarding me the President’s Scholarship. I am so honored to have received this award. It will definitely help me on the road to my future care er in architecture.

Thanks again for your generosity!

Sincerely, Hannah Schafers

Farmstead (20 acres or more excluding the road right of way): A Building Permit is not required for a building on a farmstead that is used primarily for farming purposes. (example: barn, grain bin, shelter for animals, storage of farm equipment) *Dwellings that are constructed in any incorporated village or within 1 mile of the village do not require a building permit from Building & Safety / Lancaster County. Contact the village for the Building Permit requirements.

Get Out & Vote!

Primary Election May 13, 2014

Please remember to vote in the upcoming Primary Election on Tuesday, May 13.

If you are not already registered, you can do so in person until Friday, May 2 at the Election Office located at 601 North 46th Street in Lincoln.

Don’t Complain--VOTE and let your voice be heard!

Member News In Sympathy Our sympathy to Lyle & Donna Thompson, Lyle’s Dr ywall Ser vice, Inc., on the death of Donna’s mother, Evelyn Mae Weyers, who passed away on April 9.

ELECTION SAMPLE BALLOT PRIMARY M AY 1 3 , 2 0 1 4

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For District 1 - 2 Year Term Justin C. Valencia TimMember Clare of the State Board of Education - District 5 Vote for ONE ■ Because some listed candidates Vote for ONE For Member of the Legislature Republican Party, Sample Ballot, Primary Election, May 13, 2014 District 28 are elected in specific districts, Patricia Timm Vote for ONE For University of Nebraska SCHOOL TICKET Lancaster County State of Nebraska Sample Lancaster County State Lancaster of Nebraska County State Sample of Nebraska Lancaster County State of Nebraska Sample Lancaster County republicaN party Democratic party Democratic libertariaN party Board of Regents NoNpartisaN republicaN some racesNoNpartisaN listed in this Sample Christine District 5 -Lade 4 Year Term INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: Patty Pansing Brooks For Palmyra School District OR-1 Vote for ONE Board Member NONPARTISANSchool TICKET Ballot may not appear in your DARKEN THE For Member of the Legislature Vote for up to THREE STATE TICKET 1. TO VOTE, YOU MUST Jeff Keidel Robert J. Prokop OVAL COMPLETELY (R). District 28 STATE TICKET TICKET UNITED STATES SENATORIAL TICKET UNITED STATES SENATORIAL TICKET UNITED STATES of SENATORIAL TICKET UNITED STATES SENATORIAL For Member the Legislature precinct.

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For Member of the Legislature District 46 Vote for ONE

STATE TICKET For Governor Vote for ONE

Tom Carlson Beau McCoy

Hunter Paneitz COUNTY TICKET For County Engineer Vote for ONE

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For Member of the Legislature District 30 Vote for ONE Bob Tiemann Roy Baker

For Member of the Legislature District 32 Vote for ONE For State Treasurer Vote for ONE

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For Member of the Legislature District 46 Vote for ONE

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Hunter Paneitz Adam Morfeld

For Auditor of Public Accounts Vote for ONE

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Spring Parade of Homes

May 11-18, 2014 Hours: Weeknights: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. & Weekends: 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

You must remove your shoes at these lovely homes.

WOODLAND VIEW

1. 3725 W. Plum Street Don Johnson Homes

ASHLEY HEIGHTS

2. 4320 W. Thatcher Lane Legacy Construction

HIGHLAND VIEW

3. 1449 W. Silverado Drive Bugbee Homes

4. 1640 W. Silverado Court Rybak Homes, Inc.

FALLBROOK

5. 651 Penrose Drive

Manzitto Bros. Residential and Commercial Construction

GARDEN VALLEY

6. 6615 N. 12th Street Hartland Homes

HUNTERS POINTE

7. 4216 N. 18th Street

Cameron Townhomes

REGALTON

8. 2425 City View Court Regal Building Systems

KING RIDGE

9. 3155 King Ridge Blvd.

Summit Homes, L.L.C.

EVANDALE ESTATES, WAVERLY

10. 10111 N. 152nd Street Entity Designs

WATERFORD ESTATES

15. 9648 White Pine Road Leighton Homes

16. 1423 N. 96th Street

Prairie Home Builders, Inc.

17. 9487 Northern Sky Road Salt Valley Construction

18. 9423 Northern Sky Road Erickson Homes

19. 9345 Northern Sky Road Legacy Homes

20. 9406 Southern Sky Road

Frazier Construction Co., Inc.

21. 10009 Shore Front Drive South Shore Builders

RUSSWOOD PARK

Prairie Home Builders, Inc.

12. 3120 Rawhide Drive

Schneider Custom Homes

CEDAR COVE

13. 8966 Broken Spoke Drive Cameron Townhomes

HARRISON HEIGHTS

14. 9257 Leighton Avenue Aspen Builders

Terry Quality Homes

VILLAGE MEADOWS

35. 7111 Blanchard Blvd.

Ironwood Builders

RAVENWOOD

D SOLLane 24. 9322 Ravenwood en O t No p Schultz Construction VINTAGE HEIGHTS

25. 6100 Laroche Road

Cameron Townhomes

26. 9111 Chalk Hill Drive

Goings Homes, LLC

WHISPERING CREEK

29. 11401 Aspen Canyon Road Murray Custom Homes, LLC

HIDDEN VALLEY ESTATES 30. 7200 Hidden Valley Drive Schwinn Homes, LLC

GRAND TERRACE

31. 7620 S. 81st Street

32. 7711 Sonatta Court

Prairie Home Builders, Inc.

33. 7545 S. 77th Street

Manion Construction, Inc.

50. 9342 Del Rio Drive Great Plains Custom Homes, LLC

52. 9341 S. 29th Street

Ironwood Builders

Old City Homes

38. 7700 Blanchard Blvd.

53. 8925 S. 28th Street

THE WOODLANDS AT YANKEE HILL

54. 8901 S. 30th Street

Buhr Homes, Inc.

39. 7208 Rutha Lane

Third Generation Builder Third Generation Builder Creative Spaces Construction

42. 9335 Wishing Well Drive MK Builders, Inc.

WINDMILL RIDGE ESTATES

Old City Building Group, LLC

Manion Construction, Inc. Geysun Style Homes, Inc.

55. 8900 S. 30th Street

Derun Construction and Homes, Inc.

WILDERNESS VIEW TOWNHOMES 56. 611 Carlton Drive

Cameron Townhomes

FOREMAN RIDGE

57. 1255 W. Dolores Court JR Premier Designs

43. 7031 Countryview Road Pine Crest Homes

THE PRESERVE AT CROSS CREEK

Nelson Construction & Design 44. 15877 S. 64th Street Manzitto Bros. Residential BOULDER RIDGE and Commercial Construction

28. 8640 Rutherford Drive

Smetter Custom Homes

37. 7341 Exbury Road

41. 7311 Rachel Road

Aspen Builders

49. 2917 Forest Avenue

51. 9333 Del Rio Drive

Ironwood Builders

WILLOW SPRINGS

23. 7917 Weeping Willow Lane

WILDERNESS HILLS

36. 7321 Exbury Road

40. 7256 Rutha Lane

Stonybrook Homes, Inc.

Smetter Custom Homes

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34. 6014 Chartwell Lane

22. 8244 Trail Ridge Court

Granite Ridge Court PRAIRIE VILLAGE NORTH 27. 6700 R & D Custom Homes 11. 8901 Blacksmith Court

VILLAGE GARDENS

SCOTT’S CREEK, HICKMAN

Not en OpPlace 45. 6700 Scott’s Creek Vantage Pointe Homes

PONDEROCA CROSSING, ROCA

46. 17201 S. 38th Street

Wilderness Construction, Inc.

WILDERNESS RIDGE

47. 9611 Wildfire Circle

Duane Larson Construction

48. 9701 Hollow Tree Drive Goings Homes, LLC

View the online flipbook at www.HBAL.org or scan the QR code below with your mobile device.

Spring Parade of Homes

Thank you to our Parade Guidebook Advertisers!

Aspen Builders, Inc.

Hartland Homes

Prairie Home Builders, Inc.

BNC National Bank

Home Design Center

Rainwood Interiors

Black Hills Energy

Home Real Estate

Realtors Association of Lincoln

Bonsall Pool & Spa

HomeServices Lending, LLC

Regal Building Systems, Inc.

Briggs, Inc. of Lincoln

Innovative Homes & Design, Inc.

Bugbee Homes

James Hardie Building Products

Reimers-Kaufman Concrete Products Co.

Builders Achieving Excellence, Inc.

Jensen Well Co.

Cameron Townhomes

Krueger Development

Cattle National Bank & Trust Co.

Liberty First Credit Union

CharterWest National Bank

Lincoln Federal Savings Bank

Cornhusker Bank

Lumbermen’s Brick and Supply Co.

D & R Development

Metro Omaha Builders Association

Eric’s Electric, Inc.

Midwest Bank

Fallbrook Development

Millard Lumber, Inc.

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery

Mutual of Omaha Bank

Wilderness Construction, Inc. Woita Homes & Remodeling

Frontier Bank

Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA)

Wolfe Electric Co., Inc.

Fulton Construction, Inc.

Nebraska Title Co.

Woods Bros. Realty

Great Western Bank

New Ventures, Inc.

Yankee Hill Brick & Tile Company

Security First Bank South Shore Builders, LLC Third Generation Builder Tru-Built Construction Union Bank & Trust Co. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Wells Fargo Private Mortgage West Gate Bank

Pinnacle Bank

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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_______________________________________________________

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 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

Public Input Sought on Water Facilities Plan

Public Input Sought on Water Facilities Plan The Lincoln Water System (LWS) is now updating its water facilities master plan and is seeking public input as part of the process. The master plan is updated every 10 years to help the City ensure a safe and adequate water supply to the city at all times. The master plan addresses water supply, treatment, distribution, operations and maintenance as well as water conservation.

The public can provide input in two ways: • A survey is available through June 30 at water.lincoln.ne.gov.

• The public is invited to an open house from 4 to 7 p.m.

Wed., April 30 at the Auld Recreation Center, 3140 Sumner.

“Historically, this master plan has been updated with little customer outreach or input,” said Public Works and Utilities Director Miki Esposito. “While that method has always produced a reliable long-range plan for providing water to the community, it was time to seek input from LWS customers. It’s important for ratepayers to better understand the water system to see how future improvements can be done in a cost-effective manner with fair, affordable rates.”

Esposito said the complicated process to get water from its source to customers is about a $37 million annual enterprise when you include operating, capital and debt expenses. And she said planning for a safe, plentiful water supply is critical for the growth of the city.

To provide addition input into the process, LWS created a stakeholders committee including representatives of LWS customer classes and community interests. The committee is co-chaired by Dr. Ann Bleed, Ann Bleed and Associates, and John Leach, Plant Engineering Manager for Veyance Technologies.

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“Today in Nebraska, we are faced not only with increased demands for water to grow food and produce energy, but also with a higher likelihood of intense droughts,” said Bleed. “At the same time, cities like Lincoln are growing.

If we are going to ensure a secure water supply for future citizens of Lincoln as well as for our other neighbors, both rural and urban, in the Lower Platte River Basin, we must work together to develop plans to manage our water supply.

Only with such planning can we hope to ensure there will be sufficient water to maintain our good life in Nebraska.”

“As the plant engineering manager of a large industrial facility, I am very aware of the importance of uninterrupted water service to our business,” said Leach. “Our location is in an area that was experiencing water main breaks because of old infrastructure. In 2008, the City replaced water mains feeding our facility. It was an expensive LWS project, but it greatly benefitted our facility and the surrounding neighborhood by providing more reliable service.”

Esposito said the City is seeing the impact of water conservation. Over the last 30 years, total per capita water use in Lincoln has decreased by over 25 percent. But, LWS is also dealing with aging infrastructure. Water mains over 100 years old are still being used today, and 60-year-old water mains also are failing due to corrosion.

“It is vital to have the funding needed to maintain these systems and ensure reliable service and high-quality water to customers,” Esposito said. “As we focus on keeping rates affordable for residential, commercial and industrial customers, we also need to anticipate future costs for developing adequate water supplies, treatment technologies and infrastructure replacement.”

LWS expect to have a draft of its master plan update by early May.

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Then stack this offer with additional incentives from the National Fleet Purchase Program2 and Business Choice.3 Plus, ask your dealer about the all-new 2-Year/30,000Mile Business Maintenance Plan.4 For private offer details, visit nahb.org/gm.

Example savings on a Chevrolet Silverado HD/GMC Sierra HD:

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Not valid on prior purchases. Program subject to change without notice. See dealer for details. Take delivery by 1/3/14.

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Can Inspectors & Contractors Have Improved Relationships?

Can Inspectors & Contractors Have Improved Relationships?

by Janet Blake, FastenMaster Communications Manager

There seems to be a lot of tension between building inspectors and pro contractors with numerous opinions as to the cause. Whatever your opinion, the fact is that inspectors and contractors have the same goals in mind: safety and completing a project as efficiently as possible in order to satisfy the homeowner and move on to the next project.

In this article, I hope to give practical advice for both inspectors and contractors on developing a better working relationship.

To get some perspective, I spoke with Lynn Underwood, Head Building Official for the City of Norfolk, VA. Lynn has worked in the building safety and code development profession for more than 30 years and is also a licensed contractor in Virginia. He authored the book, Building Code Compliance for Contractors & Inspectors that is not only a how-to for building inspectors but also offers great advice to contractors in preparing for inspections and improving relations with code officials.

Know the Code For contractors, purchasing and understanding the most recent ICC code manuals are a requirement of doing business. Unfortunately, most do not know about code changes until failing an inspection.

The 2012 International Residential Code book is the most current version. The ICC also makes code provisions available online for free at http://publicecodes.cyberregs.com/icod/.

Many municipalities offer classes and there are several online educational resources found on the ICC website to help stay current with code changes. Building Code College (www.buildingcodecollege.com) is a new, free online training resource for understanding code. Building code consultant and former contractor, Glenn Mathewson’s mission is to make code more accessible and understandable for both contractors and inspectors.

“Contractors too often “learn” code from failed inspection tickets and they are not always learning the truth. Inspectors and contractors need to work together and learn together. The safe construction of our built environment should be achieved through teamwork between these professions. I see tradesmen that understand a trade, but not necessarily code. I see inspectors that understand the black and white code, but not the “spirit” of the code and how to apply it to unique situations.”

Building inspectors often have a good grasp of the code they enforce but do not necessarily understand the intent of the code or recognize that exceptions are allowed. Lynn advises that instead of reciting code word-for-word, an inspector should take a step back and ask questions of the contractor before making a final determination. There are many situations where sound construction practices have been used that don’t necessarily match up with the exact letter of the code.

Modifications and Alternative Methods Two sections of the IRC manual specifically address the allowance of modifications, alternative materials, design and methods: R104.10 Modifications. Wherever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code, the building official shall have the authority to grant modifications for individual cases, provided the building official shall first find that special individual reason makes the strict letter of this code impractical and the modification is in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code and that such modification does not lessen health, life and fire safety requirements or structural. The details of action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of the department of building safety.

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R104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and equipment. The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided that any such alternative has been approved.

An alternative material, design or method of construction shall be approved where the building official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions of this code, and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code. Compliance with the specific performance-based provisions of the International Codes in lieu of specific requirements of this code shall also be permitted as an alternate.

Lynn stresses that “code should not encourage (or discourage) the use of any particular construction material or method.” Some inspectors may find it easier to dismiss an alternative than actually taking the time to understand if it will fit within code requirements.

Lynn advises that it is the responsibility of an inspector to dig in and research all alternatives in order to make a well-informed decision.

Many manufacturers make technical documentation available in packaging and on their websites regarding the code compliance of their products. In addition, technical support teams from these manufacturers will often reach out to code officials to review product code compliance and provide proper documentation.

Contractors making modifications should call and discuss with their inspector prior to inspection. Just because code is being met, doesn’t necessarily mean an inspector is aware of the alternative. Having an open discussion, providing documentation and asking for approval

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When an inspector understands the intent of code and is willing to look deeper than the wording on the page, they are better able explain the reason behind the code as well as be open to exceptions in building practices.

Ask Questions Contractors should not be afraid to ask their inspector questions.

Lynn states the prevailing attitude of building officials has changed considerably over the past few years as they are now trained to be more responsive to builders than they were in the past.

“Truly recognize the building inspector is the subject matter expert. If a contractor doesn’t understand, ask the inspector to explain. What does this mean and how do I comply with that? Is there a different way to comply? If a builder is trying to understand the purpose, a good inspector should be giving the answer to what the purpose is and give the contractor guidance on how to build the next time.”

Lynn describes the bad times in his profession when there were “ogre” type inspectors. He points out that a lot of those inspectors aren’t working anymore for that reason. The response of “because I said so” is no longer valid. Glenn Mathewson agrees that he has seen the same attitude shift in Colorado.

By asking respectful questions of an inspector, contractors demonstrate they are sincerely trying to understand and comply with code requirements. When inspectors are open to discussion, they demonstrate their willingness to take a contractor’s concerns into consideration.

Scheduling Inspections Contractors need to recognize that calling for an inspection when they are not ready is a guaranteed method for alienating any inspector. Inspectors have multiple sites to visit in a day and are often working in departments that are sorely understaffed.

Why get off on the wrong foot by wasting an inspector’s time? If contractors are courteous and prepared, inspectors are much more likely to be receptive to sharing direct contact information and best times they can be reached for scheduling future inspections.

Joining a Trade Association or the ICC Contractors should consider joining or forming an association with like-minded members of their building community. Trade associations give contractors a voice in the building industry.

Lynn suggests that contractors will benefit from sharing industry knowledge and experiences, not to mention having the power to affect change by coming together for a common cause.

Lynn also points out that many inspectors are happy to speak at association meetings regarding code changes. In this type of setting, contractors are able to interact with inspectors away from the jobsite without the stress of passing an inspection or struggling to meet project deadlines.

Contractors may also consider joining a local ICC chapter. Benefits of joining include registration to the annual ICC conference, discounts, training and the opportunity to advocate for code changes.

In Summar y Understanding code, allowing for exceptions and having respectful discussions will lay the groundwork towards mutual respect and improved relations between contractors and building inspectors.

A question for the building and code community - Do you have any suggestions for improving relations between contractors and inspectors?

Thank you to Lynn Underwood and Glenn Mathewson for their contributions in creating this article.

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Smoke-Free Housing

Smoke-Free Policies - Benefits for Multiunit Housing Facilities Adding a smoke-free policy to your rental properties is simple, and the benefits can be big.

It can help you save money.

Cigarette smoke causes a tremendous amount of damage to the inside of an apartment.

The cost of removing nicotine stains, eliminating smoke odors, and repairing damaged, burned, or singed materials can be significant. According to one study, the cost of rehabilitating a smoke-free unit can be up to seven times less than that of a smoking unit.1

It protects the health of your tenants and employees.

Smoking affects the health of smokers and nonsmokers alike. Commercial air filtering systems are designed to remove the odors caused by secondhand smoke, not the cancercausing substances. Therefore, the only way to truly protect your tenants and employees from the health risks of secondhand smoke is to prohibit smoking from all indoor spaces within a building. 2

It’s what renters prefer.

There is demand for smoke-free housing. A survey of Douglas County residents found that more than 70 percent of renters are likely to choose nonsmoking housing over a similar option that allows smoking.3 In fact, more than a third would be willing to pay more.

It helps reduce the risk of smoking-related fires.

Smoking-related fires cause significant damage to properties every year. From 2005 to 2008, 221 fires in Nebraska were caused by cigarette smoking, resulting in over $2.9 million in property damage.4 Fire damage can also cause apartments to go offline for months. By adding a smoke-free policy, you can help protect against property damage and losses to your business.

More importantly, you’ll also be protecting your tenants and employees. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, the fatality rate in smoking-related fires is nearly four times higher than in fires unrelated to smoking.5 Smoke-Free Housing New England, 2009.

American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Position Document on Environmental Tobacco Smoke , 2005.

3 2005 MSR Group survey of Douglas County residents.

4 Nebraska State Fire Marshal.

5 U.S. Fire Administration, Residential Smoking Fires and Casualties, June 2005 .

1 2

How to Implement Your Smoke-Free Policy The following steps can help you ensure that your move to smoke-free housing runs as smoothly as possible.

1. Make a Plan – Decide whether all or part of your property will become smoke-free and when you are going to implement the new policy.

2. Hold a Meeting – Gather your employees and tenants for an informational meeting to explain why you’ve decided to go smoke-free and how the change will benefit them.

3. Inform Your Tenants – Formally notify your tenants of the change, when it will take place, and what the policy covers.

4. Amend Your Leases – Update the language in your lease to include the new smoke-free policy.

5. Post Signs – Remind tenants and inform visitors of the new policy by posting signs throughout the property.

6. Promote Your Smoke-Free Status - Advertise your new status to help attract tenants who are interested in smoke-free living.

Need help, resources, or general advice? Visit tobaccofreelancastercounty.org or e-mail prowe@lincoln.ne.gov.

Are Smoke-Free Policies Legal?

There is no legal right to smoke. Neither federal nor state law prohibits an owner from implementing a nonsmoking policy or lease.

Therefore, landlords and property managers are free to make buildings totally smoke-free as long as they adhere to state law notice requirements. This is similar to implementing a no-pet restriction.

Source: Samantha K. Graff, “There Is No Constitutional Right to Smoke,” Tobacco Control Legal Consortium, 2005.

IT’S YOUR CHOICE TO MAKE To learn more about smoke-free policies and to access free resources, visit smokefree.ne.gov or e-mail dhhs.smokefree@nebraska.gov.

For more information, contact Pam Rowe at 402-441-6224 or e-mail prowe@lincoln.ne.gov or visit tobaccofreelancastercounty.org, tobaccofree living page.

Information provided by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

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Tribute to Youth

Tribute to Youth

With Special Guest Curt Tomasevicz

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Tribute to Youth

HBAL recognized local high school students at the annual Tribute to Youth event at the Nebraska Champions Club. Among the students were winners of the 42nd Annual Interior and Residential Design Contest and recipients of the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Scholarships.

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Tribute to Youth

Scholarship Recipients Hannah Schafers, Pius X High School, received the President’s Scholarship. Hannah’s high school activities include: varsity soccer, National Honor Society and chess club. Hannah’s extracurricular activities include: dance, part-time job and volunteer work.

Hannah plans to major in Architecture at UNL and to apply her degree at a local architecture firm.

Robert Morris, Lincoln Northeast High School, received a Remodelers Council Scholarship.

Robert is a team captain in football and wrestling and also participates in track. Robert plans to major in Construction Technology at SCCMilford and to apply his degree through local employment upon graduation.

Jared Michl, Malcolm High School, received a HBAL Scholarship. Jared has participated in Skills USA, Future Business Leaders of America, Football, National Honor Society, Trapshooting and Nebraska Game & Parks Mentor Program.

Jared plans to major in Construction Management at UNL and to apply his degree by starting a residential construction business.

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Caleb Scholz, Crete High School, received a HBAL Scholarship. Caleb has demonstrated his leadership as an officer of Student Council, his Class, Youth in Governance, FFA and as a National Shooting Sports Ambassador. Caleb’s awards are numerous and include awards through FFA, 4-H, Academic AllState in multiple sports, SCTP National Trap shooting Team – 1st place and Elks Achievement in Industrial Technology. Caleb has competed in robotics at the state and national levels and was also a world qualifier. Caleb plans to major in Industrial Technology and Industrial Technology Education at Fort Hays and to apply his degree in custom cabinetry.

Carter Monson, Norris High School, received a HBAL Scholarship. Carter has participated in Skills USA, Cross County, Trapshooting, Track & Field and FCA. Carter’s extracurricular activities include employment at Runza, youth group, volunteering at the People’s City Mission, Sunday School Teacher and VBS assistant.

Carter plans to major in Construction Management at UNL and to apply his degree by becoming a construction manager.

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.

Tribute to Youth

2014 Residential and Interior Design Contest Winners Residential Drafting Contest:

Interior Design Contest:

1st Place Evan Runge Lincoln East

1st Place Caroline Startzer Lincoln East

2nd Place John Kula Lincoln East

2nd Place Ashley Kistaitis Lincoln North Star

3rd Place Katie Curtiss Lincoln East

3rd Place Anna-Sophia Leuck Lincoln East

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House-Hold Spending

House-Hold Spending

Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. • GraphsandLaughs, LLC Before the Great Recession, household wealth peaked at $68.8 trillion or $254,600 per person. If that seems like more money than you have, it’s because wealth isn’t evenly distributed. The rich have much more of it than the poor. As a result, back in 2007 the median family had wealth of just $126,000 while the average family had $584,000. Then the recession hit, house prices plunged, stock markets cratered and household wealth hit a low of $56.6 trillion in 2009. Since then stock markets around the world have staged a remarkable recovery and house prices have been steadily recovering. As a result, household wealth now stands at $80.7 trillion, almost $12 trillion more than before the recession. So things have more than recovered, right? Not quite.

Since 2007 there has been inflation and the US population has grown by 20 million people. As a result, inflation-adjusted per capita wealth is now $254,000, just a shade less than it was before the Great Recession. So we are at least back where we were before the recession hit, right? Not so fast. The problem is that the asset price recovery has been profoundly unequal and that has caused the distribution of wealth to change dramatically. And that has huge implications for the economy.

Homeowner equity hit $10 trillion last quarter, and while way up from a low of $6.3 trillion in 2011, it’s nowhere near the prerecession high of $13.4 trillion. By contrast, equities have soared and are now worth almost $23 billion, way more than their pre-recession high of $18.3 trillion. The economic kicker is that equities are primarily owned by upper-income households, while home equity is the major source of wealth for everybody else. This means that while the rich are roughly $5 trillion wealthier than they were before the recession, all other households are about $3.5 trillion poorer. And while the upper classes spend more when their wealth increases, it’s nothing like the increase in spending that occurs when the rest of the population feels better off.

A huge chunk of middle class spending is the result of tapping into home equity via cash-out refinancing. Regrettably, despite rising home prices many households are still under water, credit remains harder to get than ever before, and many households now have mortgages with extremely low interest rates and are simply unwilling to tap into their home equity. As a result, mortgage equity withdrawal has nearly stopped. After peaking at $320 billion in 2006, it was just $32 billion last year, a decline of almost $300 billion, and that is the highest it’s been since 2010!

In addition to the rich, another group that has done well is older Americans. Families headed by someone under 40 have on average recovered only one-third of their lost wealth, but families headed by someone middle-aged or older have recouped all their losses as more of their wealth is in stock and less in housing. And regrettably the middle-aged and the elderly, like the wealthy, are less likely to spend their capital gains than younger middle class families.

As a result of the profoundly uneven wealth recovery, spending on luxury goods has done very well but firms that rely on middle class spending are not enjoying nearly as much of a renaissance. For that to change wages will have to start rising.

Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. is President of GraphsandLaughs, LLC and can be reached at Elliot@graphsandlaughs.net. His daily 70 word economics and policy blog can be seen at www.econ70.com.

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LPS Wish List

Lincoln Construction Industry— You are invited to an industry-wide AFTER HOURS— 2 dates to choose from: Tuesday, May 6, from 4:00pm-6:00pm 3425 N 44th Street, Lincoln OR

Thursday, May 8, from 4:00pm-6:00pm 1200 Infinity Court, Lincoln

Stop by either day to socialize, enjoy a beverage and learn about Lincoln Public School’s wish list from the industry. . . . .

LPS needs our help to provide the construction materials needed for a new construction course offered at all high schools this Fall. This course is designed to excite students to enroll in the construction program at the Career Center in Fall 2015.

Come get an update on the new course and learn what you can do to support the Career Center.

We’ve all been waiting to learn how we can help—Here’s your first chance!

Refreshments hosted by: and

Thank you to Cheever Construction and Brester Construction Inc. for hosting the locations.

Questions?? Contact Jean Petsch at jdpetsch@windstream.net or Mike Benker at mbenker@hbal.org 19  Lincoln Business Builder

New Member | Renewals | Directory Changes | Cancellations

Welcome New Member

Directory Changes

Andrew Schellpeper

• New principal contact for Milestone: Inspired Composites is Lucy Hall. Email: lucy@inspiredcomposites.com.

Address: 3701 S. 6th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502.

Vasa Construction, Inc.

12100 S. 171st Court, Bennet, NE 68317 Phone: 402-782-2126 Fax: 402-782-2286 Email: andrew@vasaconstruction.com Website: www.vasaconstruction.com Sponsor: Mike Rezac, Rezac Construction, Inc. Reason I joined HBAL: To increase my knowledge of residential construction, attend HBAL events and increase networking.

What I hope to get out of my membership: To get new ideas and thoughts for improving our company and network with others.

Desired areas of involvement: Home and Garden Show, Golf, Sporting Clay, program, “new youth.”

Personal: Golf, hunting and fishing.

Thanks for Renewing Your Membership!

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

Apollo Steel Co., 16 years Athey Painting, Inc., 41 years Bill’s Heating & Air Conditioning, 26 years Buss Excavating, Inc., 20 years CKF - Consolidated Kitchens, 16 years Cline, Williams, Wright, Johnson & Oldfather, 5 years

• New principal contact for Nebraska Title Company is Marilyn Wimer. Phone: 402-327-2904. Cellular: 402-450-3890.

Email: mwimer@nebtitlelincoln.com.

• Brad Bailey, Vantage Pointe Homes, Inc., is no longer an affiliate member.

• New principal contact for A1 Cabinet and Granite is Ken Teng.

• The correct cellular number for Jacob Hiatt, Raynor Doors of Nebraska, is 402-560-5512.

• Shelly Simonson replaces Rich Brodenkamp as an affiliate member with Lincoln Federal Savings Bank.

Phone: 402-474-4200 ext. 221. Email: ssimonson@lincolnfed.com.

Sorry to See You Go! If you see your company listed below, contact HBAL at 402-423-4225 to renew your membership TODAY! L & K Construction, Inc. Sid Dillon Swanson Russell

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Educational Opportunities

Nebraska Energy Code Training Workshops 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, a series of seven specialized, no-cost workshops are being held in May and June.

Seating is LIMITED. REGISTRATION is REQUIRED. If you need additional information or would like to register, please contact Lynn Chamberlin, 402-471-3358 or Danielle Jensen, 402-471-3360 The cost of these trainings is being underwritten by the U.S. Department of Energy.

ASHRAE 90.1

The class will provide an overview of the application of ASHRAE 90.1 to building envelope requirements, building mechanical requirements focused on simple HVAC systems, building lighting and other ASHRAE requirements. Self reportable credits.

May 20, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Registration begins at 7:30 AM. Ashland, NE, Mahoney State Park, Peter Kiewit Lodge.

REScheck Training

The half-day REScheck training will provide an overview of the REScheck software. The class will provide the participants hands on experience in collecting information from residential plans and inputting the building into the REScheck software. Class participants are requested to bring a laptop with the REScheck software loaded and also a copy of a residential building project.

Participants will work in small groups to successfully input information from the projects into the software. Self reportable credits.

May 21, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Registration begins at 7:30 AM. Lincoln, Southeast Community College, 301 South 68th Place May 22, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Registration begins at 7:30 AM. Omaha, Metro Omaha Builders Association, 4141 N. 156th St. Participants will need to bring a laptop computer(a maximum of two participants per computer) for use during the training sessions.

Please download REScheck 4.5.0.4 before this workshops.

COMcheck Training

COMcheck The half-day COMcheck training will provide an overview of the COMcheck software. The class will provide the participants hands on experience in collecting information from commercial plans and inputting the building into the COMcheck software. Class participants are requested to bring a laptop with the COMcheck software loaded and also a copy of a commercial building project. Participants will work in small groups to successfully input information from the projects into the software.

Self reportable credits.

Right-Sized HVAC Design — the Missing Ingredient in Most Homes

Manual J 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. PREREQUISITE: Knowledge of arithmetic, own a calculator and have a basic knowledge of HVAC. Credits for 6.0 AIA HSW/SD LU’s, 3.75 BPI CEU’s, 6.0 GBCI CE Hours, 6.0 NATE Class Hours and 0.6 Hours toward ICC Certification Renewal.

June 4, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Registration begins at 7:30 AM. Ashland, NE, Mahoney State Park, Peter Kiewit Lodge.

2012 IECC Fundamentals

IECC Fundamentals This training will provide code officials and builders with a thorough understanding of the energy efficiency benefits associated with the 2012 IECC, the minimum compliance requirements included in the code and the inspection and design options available to ensure the jurisdictional benefits of compliance with an advanced Energy Code. ICC and AIA credits.

June 11, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Registration begins at 7:30 AM. Ashland, NE, Mahoney State Park, Peter Kiewit Lodge.

Learning Resources Network Agreement Benefits NAHB Members NAHB’s educational partner LERN, is offering a number of practical online courses starting in early May. Topics include: Facebook for Business, Google Analytics, Marketing Using Social Media, You Tube for Business and Creating Cell Phone Apps. Don’t miss out on learning new skills to keep your business growing with the times through use of these popular technologies to increase awareness and incent action.

Course

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Facebook for Business

May 5

May 30

$245

Google Analytics

May 5

May 30

$195

Twitter

June 2

June 27

$195

Integrating Social Media in Your Organization

June 2

June 27

$195

Introduction to Social Media

June 2

June 27

$195

Marketing Using Social Media

May 5

May 30

$195

June 2

June 27

$195

May 21, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration begins at 12:30 PM. Lincoln, Southeast Community College, 301 South 68th Place

Boosting Your Website Traffic

May 5

May 30

$195

Online Advertising

June 2

June 27

$195

May 22, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration begins at 12:30 PM. Omaha, Metro Omaha Builders Association, 4141 N. 156th St.

Mobile Marketing

June 2

June 27

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May 5

May 30

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Participants will need to bring a laptop computer (a maximum of two participants per computer) for use during the training sessions.

Please download COMcheck 3.9.3.2 before this workshops.

Advanced Mobile Marketing

June 2

June 30

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Video Marketing

June 2

June 27

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YouTube for Business

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May 30

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Improving Email Promotions

Creating Cell Phone Apps

Learn more about each course, future dates, and register now!

For more information, please contact Paula Pagano at 800-368-5242 x8057 or via email at ppagano@nahb.org.

Educational Opportunities

Continuous Load Path Basics

Architects, Engineers, Dealers, Building Officials, Contractors, Builders, and Home Inspectors This FREE workshop is designed for those interested in satisfying the structural code requirements and improving the performance of wood-framed structures.

June 25, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Registration and light breakfast starting at 7:30 AM. Lunch will be provided.

Omaha, NE, The Thompson Center at UNO, 6705 Dodge St., 68182 Register Online: www.strongtie.com/workshops Register by Phone: Call our toll free number at 800.999.5099 and ask for Ext. 4016 Workshop Description This workshop will provide a detailed review of the structural code requirements based on the International Residential Code and the International Building Code followed by an overview of Simpson Strong-Tie products, developed to satisfy those requirements and do so at the lowest installed cost.

Learning Objectives • Locate products using the index and Table of Contents.

Four Course Offerings at the National Housing Center during Spring Board NAHB will host four courses at the National Housing Center in conjunction with Spring Board: • June 2 – Spokesperson Training: Questions and Answer Skills for Business and Media • June 3 - Spokesperson Training: Presentation Skills The Spokesperson training series is a MUST for new leaders and staff with regular exposure to local/regional media and involvement in high profile meetings and events where speeches and interviews occur • June 3 - Train the Trainer A requirement for those who wish to instruct NAHB designation courses or a great course to teach you about adult learning principles and managing a learning environment

• Recognize and locate products by type. Identifying which catalog to use for various product applications.

• June 3 – Diversification: Capitalizing on New Business Opportunities (a difficult to find GMB/GMR course!)

• Discuss the importance of various fasteners and be able to identify the different fastener sizes and types.

Registration is open now! Contact Andrea Raggambi at araggambi@nahb.org for a PDF registration form.

• Describe the areas of a structure that need to be addressed to meet the Flood Resistant Construction guidelines of ASCE 24.

• Explain the proper solutions and requirements to numerous codes and standards as they relate to the complete and continuous load path requirements of the codes and standards that apply.

• Identify the parts of a wood structure that need mechanical reinforcement to satisfy the Continuous Load Path requirements of the code and recognize which products and methods satisfy those requirements.

Continuing Education Credits • 6 Professional Development Hours (PDH) awarded. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided.

• Continued Educational Units (CEU) are offered to those who meet our workshop completion requirements.

You must also attain a passing grade on the online test associated with the workshop. For more information, please visit us at www.strongtie.com/workshops.

• Please contact your certifying licensing organization or agency directly to inquire if they accept CEUs from IACET providers or PDHs.

2015 IBS Request for Proposals Now Open NAHB is looking for the best of our industry to be a part of the International Builders’ Show® education program.

If you have outstanding speakers in your area who may be interested in presenting a session at IBS 2015, please share the details with our Request for Proposals. Those interested should visit www.nahb.org/speakatIBS for more information. The deadline for submitting proposals is April 16, 2014 and only online proposals will be accepted.

The 2015 International Builders’ Show® will be held January 20-22, in Las Vegas, NV. For more information about IBS, including a list of education sessions presented at the 2014 IBS, visit BuildersShow.com. If you have any questions or would like to recommend a topic or speaker, please contact Kirby Simmering at ksimmering@nahb.org.

Our workshops make use of product demonstrations, samples, and product literature, some of which may be proprietary. As educators, we think their inclusion is fundamental to increasing learners’ competency with respect to structural design and connections, anchoring solutions and limitations, and structural systems dynamics.

Simpson Strong-Tie has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102; (703) 506-3275.

Simpson Strong-Tie Co., Inc. • 2600 International Street, Columbus, Ohio 43228 • 800.999.5099 • www.strongtie.com

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Online Marketing and Accountability

Online Marketing and Accountability As part of our ongoing column for HBAL, Tomorrow’s Online Marketing is here as the “go to” resource for your marketing needs and questions about online marketing that actually works.

This month we are going to answer a question that many contractors and professionals have asked before: “How do I know if my online marketing is being done right?”

This is all about results and accountability…..for both the marketing company AND the client. To be clear, we must understand the separate roles. The online marketing company’s role is to get your information in front of the right people and to assist in creating the lead or action that has a prospect identify themselves to the contractor or professional. It’s the contractor or professional’s role to have a competitive offer or proposition within their profession AND it is their responsibility to close the sale once a prospect has qualified themselves by taking action.

There are generally 2 problems that come up with these roles.

The first problem is that the online marketing company may not provide transparency in their results or tracking. What you want to see is simple. First and foremost, if it is an SEO (search engine optimization) or SEM (search engine marketing) based campaign, you want to see the Google analytics. This gives you the direct info FROM Google as far as the traffic, search terms etc. being used to find your online presence. DO NOT accept some “proprietary” report from a marketing company. Proprietary in this case means they can manipulate or change the data as they see fit to make themselves look good. Don’t fall for it. Then if you are doing any kind “lead generation” program where you are paying a lower monthly rate and then paying on a per lead (qualified call or contact) basis, you

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should receive a reconciled report that shows contact information and preferably access to the recordings of the calls. Great companies provide the recordings as a standard for quality control so the contractor or professional can audit their calls and their sales staff as well. This is all about having transparency for results.

The second problem that comes up is on the side of the online marketing client. If the online marketing company makes the phone ring or gets you in front of the right people, it’s your job to close them. That means accountability on the client side and this confuses some. We have had so many instances where we can track calls and contacts to a marketing client and then listen to the recording as the staff member on the other side completely botches the call. We have recordings of individuals trying to give a credit card or information for a deposit on work to be done, yet the “salesperson” screws up the call and ends up with no appointment, no payment and no sale. This is a direct result of sales training and quality control on the client side. At Tomorrow’s Online Marketing we can provide services and training to assist with sales, but ultimately it is the client’s responsibility to do the job of making the sale.

So at the end of the day, if both sides are accountable: the online marketing company accountable for transparent tracking and results, and the contractor or professional is accountable for making the sale once contact is made….then the relationship can be very successful and cost effective.

Knowing the information above will help you in identifying your best options for online marketing. For more information or questions, email the owners of Tomorrow’s Online Marketing (Wayne Boesiger and Jeff Dousharm) directly at Jeff@TomorrowsOnlineMarketing.com.

Maximize Your Home Storage

Maximize Your Home Storage

Your Building Envelope Specialist!

As summer approaches and people shed their layers of clothing from the cooler months, many want to also lighten the load their homes are carrying—or at least make it look neater. Before you toss the tools in a garage corner or stuff the down jackets into a box and toss it in the attic, why not evaluate your needs and make your storage both effective and attractive?

• 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.

The first thing you should do is make a list of everything you want to store. This list will both help you determine how much storage space you need and ensure that nothing gets lost once you start putting things away.

Contact Rick McConnell

Shelving is one of the easiest ways to create more storage. It can be portable in the form of free-standing units, or permanent that is attached to your walls. Easy-to-install, heavy-duty shelving can be purchased at just about any major home supply store. Many of these units are designed so that you can leave as much room between the shelves as you like, making it easy to get larger and smaller items onto the same unit and saving you space.

402-643-2340 or 402-641-1254 rickmcconnell@inebraska.com www.mcconnellthermalservicesllc.com

Heavy winter clothing can take up lots of closet space, leaving you with little room for your entire four-season wardrobe. One solution for storing out-of-season clothing is under the bed. Under-the-bed storage containers come in a variety of sizes and styles, including ones with wheels for easy access and to protect hardwood floors from scratches when you pull them out. You can also buy simple risers that elevate your bed off the floor additional inches to create even more space.

Garage storage has also gotten much more efficient. You can get built-in storage cabinets with doors so the space looks clean and orderly. There are also modular systems that enable you to choose what features are best for your needs; including hanging racks for sports equipment, hooks for tools, and more.

Local service for the life of your mortgage loan.

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

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

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

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Most garages have pitched roofs to keep rainwater or snow from collecting on top, and this space is ideal for items you don’t use on a daily or weekly basis. Store these things on platforms or racks that lower and raise either electronically at the touch of a button, or with an easy-to-use pulley system.

In newer or renovated homes, a mudroom or drop zone is a popular feature. This area often has built-in benches, hooks and bins to neatly tuck away boots, jackets, gardening equipment and other items your family uses frequently.

Finally, if your family is as tied to their portable internet and communications devices as many modern families, get rid of the tangle of charger cords on your counters by buying or building a home charging station with multiple outlets and pockets for storing and charging cell phones, tablets, laptops and more.

402-434-2265

For more information about home maintenance or design trends, visit nahb.org/forconsumers. * Not all mortgage loans qualify for the local servicing program.

Please contact a mortgage lender for details.

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Building Permits Building Permits

City of Lincoln - 10 -Year Table

Jan. Feb. March YTD

SF 54 66 92 212

Jan. Feb. March Total Avg. Cost

2005 TH 21 10 11 42

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7 4 33 44

MF SF 0 72 4 58 4 82 8 212

2006 TH 14 20 17 51

2007 Cost 87,400 314,300 1,283,155 1,684,855 38,292

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

MF SF 0 40 2 35 16 59 18 134

9 9 36 54

2007 TH 8 4 40 52

2008 Cost 1,364,460 141,600 589,154 2,095,214 38,800

MF 4 12 112 128

SF 35 22 41 98

2008 TH 19 0 28 47

MF 6 4 2 12

SF 11 29 30 70

2009 TH 14 2 14 30

MF 0 3 2 5

2010 TH 7 18 6 31

SF 24 32 42 98

MF 2 60 8 70

SF 22 26 42 90

2011 TH 0 0 10 10

MF 4 20 180 204

Remodeling Permits: Additions City of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 8 Year Table #

2 5 10 17

2009 Cost 52,000 125,240 206,900 384,140 22,596

#

6 3 11 20

2010 Cost 152,980 99,500 317,000 569,480 28,474

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3 7 18 28

2011 Cost 80,100 178,700 452,005 710,805 25,386

#

2 5 10 17

SF 27 31 47 105

2012 TH 4 13 24 41

2012 Cost 43,500 107,786 691,458 842,744 49,573

2013 SF TH 24 2 34 4 46 9 104 15

MF 0 144 36 180

#

6 2 8 16

MF SF 0 34 0 40 0 68 0 142

2013 Cost 422,000 33,000 357,600 812,600 50,788

#

3 3 8 14

2014 TH 6 18 12 36

MF 51 6 16 73

2014 Cost 59,336 64,000 338,910 462,246 33,018

Remodeling Permits: Alterations

Jan. Feb. March Total Avg. Cost

#

88 78 107 273

2007 Cost 1,163,863 909,207 1,280,089 3,353,159 12,283

#

81 76 89 246

2008 Cost 907,619 947,505 800,412 2,655,536 10,795

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City of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 8 Year Table #

71 76 72 219

2009 Cost 784,232 706,588 946,927 2,437,747 11,131

#

57 69 125 251

2010 Cost 502,454 600,743 1,229,150 2,332,347 9,292

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69 79 104 252

2011 Cost 988,395 893,584 900,086 2,782,065 11,040

#

81 69 96 246

2012 Cost 804,484 565,929 1,055,957 2,426,370 9,863

#

66 42 65 173

2013 Cost 751,024 702,668 1,000,016 2,453,708 14,183

#

90 87 93 270

2014 Cost 1,279,205 811,667 1,011,061 3,101,933 11,489

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Home Builders Association of Lincoln 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C Lincoln, NE 68516

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The LES Sustainable Energy Program provides homebuilders significant incentives for installing high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment — up to $850 per ton on heat pumps and $600 per ton on air conditioners. Whether you keep the incentives or pass them on to clients, you’ll help save energy, reduce environmental impact and delay the need to build expensive power plants. Help keep Lincoln’s electric rates among the lowest in the nation. Visit our www.les.com or call 402.473.3275 for complete details.

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