Lincoln Business Builder (May 2015)

The LINCOLN BUSINESS BUILDER May 2015

Published monthly by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln

Volume 52 No. 5

The Young Building Professionals present a rare opportunity to view the

Kuck Motorsports Collection Tuesday, May 19, 2015 | 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

2251 Humphrey Avenue

Admission: $35 per person. Must be 21 years of age or older to attend. See page 7 for more info.

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President’s Message

May 2015 Vol. 52, No. 5 Contents President’s Message 3 Calendar of Events 4 Spring Parade of Homes 5 LHBCF Fundraiser at Kuck Motorsports 7 Member News 8 Educational Opportunity 9 Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation 10 LHBCF Golf Tournament 11 May is National Home Remodeling Month 12 NAHB Member Advantage 13 Tribute to Youth 14-16 2015 Membership Drive 18-19 Young Building Professionals Council 20 HBAL Summer Bash 21 Educational Opportunities Through NAHB 22 2% is the new 3% 23 New Members 24 Renewals 25 Cancellations 25 Changes 25 Building Permits 26

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

The annual subscription rate is included with your membership dues.

Mike Benker Jennie Korth

Publisher Editor, Photographer, Design

HBAL Staff Sam Gans-King, Michaela Harrison & Jennie Korth

President’s Message Mike May HBAL President If you attended one of the Houzz.com presentations, Mock OSHA Inspection or Social Media Tool Kit sessions, you know April was a great month for education at HBAL. Your participation and recommendations for future opportunities will continue to add value for all members.

If you live in the City of Lincoln, what is the most important task for you to complete on May 5, 2015? VOTE in the local election! Your vote matters and your voice can be heard. Please make time to vote, encourage co-workers and employees to do the same.

Mark your calendar now and buy your tickets to the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation fundraiser hosted by HBAL’s Young Building Professionals at the Kuck Motorsports Collection on May 19. Once you have survived the hustle and bustle of the Spring Parade of Homes, you’ll be ready to kick back and enjoy a fun evening with friends.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with the kick-off of the Spring Parade of Homes, May 10-17, 2015!

Executive Committee Mike May, President

Young Building Professionals Council

Justin Johnson, President Elect

Matt Kinning

Matt Kleinschmit, 1st Vice President Perry Haralson, 2nd Vice President Lori Wellman, CKD, CGR, CAPS, Secretary Bob Bryant, Treasurer Mike Kinning, Immediate Past President Mike Benker, Executive Vice President

National Directors Justin Johnson Mike Kinning Mike May Perry Haralson, Alternate Dan Klein, Sr., Alternate Lori Wellman, Alternate

Board of Directors

National Life Directors

Taylor Ashburn, Jess Baker, CGP, Jeff Bielenberg, Ruth Hietbrink, Bo Jones, Matt Karl, Tim Kenny, Jerry Maher, CGP, CAPS, CGB, Linda Potter, Lance Roach, Marlene Stroup, Ken Svoboda

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

Remodelers Council Mark Aksamit

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

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Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events May 5

General Election - GO VOTE!!

May 6

Remodelers Council Meeting: Lead Renovation, Repair & Painting Rule Update!

HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 11:30 a.m. • $10 per person for lunch

May 10-17

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 open homes and online at www.HBAL.org.

May 12

Optimizing Your Health and Personal Performance Tonya Vyhlidal, M. Ed., CHPD Director of WorkWell, Nebraska Safety Council HBAL • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 8:00 a.m. • $10 for HBAL Members

May 14

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

May 19

LHBCF Fundraiser at Kuck Motorsports 2251 Humphrey Ave. 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. • Tickets: $35 per person

May 25

Memorial Day HBAL Office Closed

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May 10-17, 2015 Hours: Weeknights: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. & Weekends: 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

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GARDEN VALLEY

6. 1131 Humphrey Avenue Legacy Homes 7. 1139 Humphrey Avenue Legacy Homes 8. 1145 Humphrey Avenue Legacy Homes 9. 6615 N. 12th Street Hartland Homes

REGALTON

10. 2411 City View Court Regal Building Systems, Inc.

NORTHBANK PRESERVE

11. 7401 N. 50th Street Oncenter Construction, Inc.

PRAIRIE VILLAGE NORTH

12. 3221 N. 89th Street Cameron Townhomes, Inc. 13. 9020 Stetson Drive Prairie Home Builders, Inc. 14. 8901 Blacksmith Court Prairie Home Builders, Inc.

CEDAR COVE

15. 2417 N. 89th Street Cameron Townhomes, Inc.

HARRISON HEIGHTS

16. 2130 N. 95th Street Derun Construction & Homes, Inc. 17. 9400 Colby Street Freedom Builds

WATERFORD ESTATES

18. 1423 N. 96th Street Prairie Home Builders, Inc.

19. 611 N. 95th Street Don Johnson Homes, Inc.

SOUTH SHORE TOWNHOMES 20. 9929 Edgewater Lane South Shore Builders, LLC

PRAIRIE CREEK ESTATES

21. 2530 S. 154th Street Vodicka Construction, Inc.

PARK PLACE ESTATES

22. 2940 Park Place Drive Goings Homes, LLC

ROOSE PLACE

23. 5339 Roose Street Robison Design Build, LLC

JOSHUA’S GLEN

24. 6560 S. 59th Street Manzitto Bros. Residential & Commercial Construction

VILLAGE GARDENS

25. 7022 Fernhill Place Murray Custom Homes, LLC

THOMPSON CREEK

26. 6200 Thompson Creek Blvd.

Prairie Home Builders, Inc.

VILLAGE MEADOWS

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SOUTH LAKE

39. 7940 S. 97th Bay Trademark Builders 40. 7800 S. 97th Bay SOLDen Willow Ridge Builders, LLC Not Op 41. 7922 S. 96th Bay Van Horn Family Building Co.

THE WOODLANDS AT YANKEE HILL 42. 7373 Andy Drive Kinning Design Build, Inc. 43. 7361 Andy Drive Third Generation Builder

GRANDVIEW ESTATES

44. 9619 Fairbury Lane JR Platinum Properties, Inc. 45. 9500 S. 72nd Street Great Plains Custom Homes, LLC 46. 7137 Braxon Lane Richland Homes 47. 9612 S. 71st Street Old City Homes, Inc. 48. 9642 S. 71st Street Pine Crest Homes

27. 6321 Eureka Drive Schwinn Homes, LLC 28. 7310 Blanchard Blvd.

JR Premier Designs 29. 7210 Blanchard Blvd.

Schwinn Homes, LLC 30. 7320 S. 64th Circle Ironwood Builders 31. 7400 S. 66th Street MPI Custom Homes 32. 7420 S. 66th Street Patrick Alan Homes, LLC 33. 7910 Blanchard Blvd.

Schneider Custom Homes 34. 8000 Nashway Road Buhr Homes, Inc. 35. 7952 Blanchard Blvd.

BK Custom Homes 36. 6232 Bridle Lane Aspen Builders, Inc.

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WILDERNESS HILLS

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LHBCF Fundraiser at Kuck Motorsports

The Young Building Professionals present a rare opportunity to view the

Kuck Motorsports Collection Tuesday, May 19, 2015 | 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

2251 Humphrey Avenue This rare collection of over 100 automobiles is owned by Gary and Susan Kuck and their son Scott. Most of the autos are fully operational.

The autos are displayed in numerous settings reminiscent to an era or theme including a drive-in theater, a filling station and even the Bat Cave complete with the Bat Mobile.

The collection includes a wide variety of automobiles ranging from turn of the 20th century antiques to classic muscle and race cars.

This private collection is only open by special invitation such as this.

Admission: $35 per person.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 402-423-4225.

Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

At the request of the Kucks, please no photography inside the facility.

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Kinning Design Build, Inc. | Rezac Construction, Inc.

Corporate Sponsors

CharterWest Mortgage Center Cornhusker Bank Duteau Chevrolet • Subaru Hunt Irrigation JL Exteriors Nebraska Investment Finance Authority Wellmann Heating & Air Wellmann Plumbing, Inc. West Gate Bank

Sponsorships are still available! If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please call the HBAL office at 402-423-4225. All sponsors will receive 10 complimentary tickets to the event.

Beverage/Food Sponsor $1,000

Corporate Sponsor $500

Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation

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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Member News

In Sympathy Our sympathy to Mark Aksamit, Window Option Specialists, on the death of his step-mother, Ruth Aksamit, who passed away on April 2.

HBAL Members Participate in Mock OSHA Inspection

BHE Improving Processes for Builders On Thursday, April 23rd, Black Hills Energy representatives met with Lincoln builders at the HBAL office to discuss standards, expectations and growth occurring in the Lincoln area. From 2010 to the present, natural gas service growth in Lincoln has increased almost 50%. In 2010, 479 services were installed compared to 715 new services installed in 2014. Black Hills Energy has recognized this growth and have added an additional two crews for 2015 to accommodate the increase.

Black Hills Energy’s goal is to have natural gas service installed and turned on when the builders need it. To help achieve this goal, they request that builders turn in their applications for new services as soon as possible, with any pertinent information being included such as meter location, grade level, cross streets and address. At this time, turnaround time for completed installation is projected to be 3-4 weeks, but could be sooner depending on workload. Meters will be set on the left/right side of the home opposite of the garage and 4 ft. back. The site inspector will communicate with the builder approximately three days before the inspection and should have installation completed within 2-3 days of inspection.

Black Hills Energy would like to update the meter installation process.

Going forward, they will only be installing natural gas meters at the time of the turn on. This will alleviate any possible damage to meters due to weather and job site damage. Reminder: water heaters do not need to be hooked up, but plugged…and furnaces must be hooked up to the flue. Also, Black Hills Energy requests builders only call in to schedule a turn on when the site is ready for gas to be turned on.

Changes are coming!! Black Hills Energy hopes to roll-out a new asset management program in 2017 which would allow builders to complete applications, communicate with BHE regarding projects, view the time frame of the scheduled work and view natural gas main information.

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In order to provide exceptional customer service, Black Hills would like to have natural gas service lines be run to all new residential construction. With the popularity of tank-less water heaters, fireplaces, gas cooktops and fire pits, many customers are requesting gas service after their homes have been built. By installing gas service during construction, this gives the homeowner the option to have gas service if and when they decide to use it. Going forward, there will be no charge to any builder that chooses to install gas service at an otherwise all electric home. (Previous fee was $425.)

In the near future, Black Hills Energy hopes to communicate the most effective ways of submitting a new service gas application, as well as putting together a list of specific local contacts that can be reached when requesting natural gas turn on’s, natural gas conversions and sales, and job site problems and questions.

BHE Call Center Schedule Turn On/Natural Gas/Billing and Usage Questions 1-888-890-5554 BHE Emergency Line Gas Leaks/Line Hits/Smelling Gas 1-800-694-8989 Ruth Hietbrink Customer Relations New Svc Application Questions/ Conversion Information c. (402)430-7617 / o. (402)437-1814 Galen Hagstrom BHE Construction Coordinator New Residential Services and Scheduling c. (402)613-7027 / o. (402)437-1723

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Kevin Jarosz Manager, NE Gas Operations Gas Related Problems or Concerns c. (402)677-1492 / o. (402)437-1719 Adam Rabago Site Inspector (Infrasource) Job site questions and problems c. (402)480-2301 Scott Elgin Superintendent (Infrasource) Contractor problems and concerns c. (402)310-2389

Educational Opportunity

Educational Opportunity Optimizing Your Health and Personal Performance Tuesday, May 12 | 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

HBAL Office | 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C Cost: $10 for HBAL Members & $20 for Non-Members RSVP to info@hbal.org by May 11.

Tonya Vyhlidal, M. Ed., CHPD

Tonya currently serves as the Director of WorkWell a division of the Nebraska Safety Council.

WorkWell is a Wellness Council serving the state of Nebraska with education, consultation, networking, and programming and has 106 members serving over 65,000 employees. Tonya’s professional expertise was primarily developed while working for Lincoln Industries a metal finishing company in Lincoln Nebraska. Tonya was responsible for the occupational health, safety, benefits, and health promotion programs for a workforce of over 500. Under Tonya’s leadership, Lincoln Industries wellness program was a two time recipient of the WELCOA platinum award (2003, 2006), a featured company in the 2007, 2011 leading by example via the Partnership for Prevention magazine, selected as one of nine companies by the Centers for Disease Control for their SWAT project (2005, 2007), was the 2007 recipient of the Innovation in Prevention Award from the U.S. Department of Health, and was a 2008 C. Everett Koop National Health Award Winner. In 2011 Lincoln Industries was selected by HERO as a case study for small employer’s wellness programming where two separate articles were published

by JOEM. In 2007 Lincoln Industries Wellness made national media when CNN featured Lincoln Industries wellness on “Fit Nation,” the Wall Street Journal included Lincoln Industries Wellness in a best practices article and the Health Promotion Practitioner magazine featured Lincoln Industries Wellness program. In June of 2010 Lincoln Industries was featured by the Integrated Benefits Institute on the comprehensive strategy of their wellness, safety, and benefits program.

Tonya was the 2009/10 WorkWell Chair; serves on the CDC Worksite Obesity Prevention and Control panel, CDC’s Worksite Health Index panel, Nebraska Sports Council Community Committee Chair, WELCOA Medical Advisory Council, and has been recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who top 50 women business professionals for 2009 and 2012, serves as a Pfizer non-product speaker, and was recognized as one of Lincoln, Nebraska’s “40 under 40” in 2006 by the city’s Business Journal. In her free time Tonya enjoys spending time with her family, enjoys outdoor adventures such as mountain climbing and adventure racing, teaches group fitness classes, and loves to read.

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_____ Optimizing Your Health and Personal Performance Name_______________________________________________ Company____________________________________________ Address______________________________________________ City_________________________________________________ State___________________ Zip______________________ Phone_______________________________________________ E-mail_______________________________________________ Payment must accompany registration (if applicable) in order to reserve a seat for you.

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I will call with credit card payment_____

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Please consider a contribution to the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation when designating memorials. Funds go to scholarships and awards for students who want to be involved in the construction industry. Gifts can also be designated as a specific scholarship to be awarded to worthy students who plan to enter our industry.

Gifts are tax deductible to this 501©(3) non-profit organization. Please contact Bob Bryant (402-486-1040) or Mike Benker (402-423-4225) if you have questions.

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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

2015 Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Benefit Golf Tournament Friday, June 5, 2015 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 2 and pay by May 1, 2015. (This contribution is in addition to the entry fee.)

Prizes

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

Hurry!

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

Volunteer opportunities are also available.

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

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

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

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

Payment must be received before May 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 11  Lincoln Business Builder

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Call 877-670-7088 and mention ID 8000002688. Go to www.nahb.org/ma and click on the Wyndham logo to find out more.

FTD - 20% off floral arrangements and gifts at www.ftd.com/nahb or call 800-SEND-FTD use code 17421.

NAHB Career Center - Visit www.nahb.org/careers - 20% off of standard rates for job posting & 15% off other HR services.

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Tribute to Youth

Tribute to Youth

T Scholarship Winners Remodelers Council Scholarship Sitti Azizah, Lincoln East High School

HBAL Scholarships

Pictured from left: Mike May, Sitti Azizah & Carlita Gorham

Carlita Gorham, Lincoln Southeast High School Clinton Bialas, Seward High School (not pictured)

High School Residential & Interior Design Contest Residential Design Contest First Place Alex Murray, Lincoln East High School

Pictured from left: Mike May, Andy Lant, Conner Swearingen & Alex Murray

Second Place Conner Swearingen, Lincoln East High School Third Place Andy Lant, Lincoln East High School

Interior Design Contest First Place Ronni Wilkinson, Norris High School Second Place Courtney Stephens, Lincoln Southeast High School Pictured from left: Mike May, Oliva Rezac, Ronni Wilkinson & Courtney Stephens

Third Place Olivia Rezac, Lincoln Southwest High School

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Tribute to Youth

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Tribute to Youth

Carlita received an HBAL Scholarship.

She has participated in Basketball, Track & Field, Math Club, an Engineering & Architecture internship and is a member of the National Honor Society. Carlita also serves as a tutor at Dawes Middle School and volunteers for Educational Talent Research. Carlita plans to major in mechanical engineering and to work for an engineering firm in the future.

Clinton Bialas Seward High School

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Clinton received an HBAL Scholarship.

He has participated in football, basketball, track and FFA. Clinton plans to major in Building Construction Technology at SCCMilford. In the future he plans to work in the construction industry and possibly own his own company one day.

Sitti Azizah Lincoln East High School Sitti received a Remodelers Council Scholarship. She is a member of the National Honor Society and participates in the Newspaper Club, Spanish Club, Ambassador Program, Student Advisor Program and Speech. She also serves on the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, Girl Scouts, is a tutor at Elliot Elementary, volunteers at the Lincoln Community Playhouse and works a part-time job.

Sitti plans to major in Architecture at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and expects to become a professional architect.

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HBAL & Remodelers Council Scholarship Winners

Carlita Gorham Lincoln Southeast

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2015 Membership Drive

WE WANT YOU! RECRUITING INCENTIVE - $$$$$$ Do you drive around town looking at company vehicles and wonder if they are a member of HBAL? If you’re like our 2015 Membership Chair, Justin Johnson (or any of the HBAL staff), you automatically know whether they are a member of HBAL. Next time you see one of these vehicles and you know they should join HBAL, take a picture and send it to info@hbal.org. FOR EVERY 10 NEW POTENTIAL MEMBERS YOU SEND, YOU WILL GET $10 CASH! Watch this page in the months to come to see who’s at the top!

WE’LL DO THE LEG WORK...

Once you send us a picture, we’ll research the company, find their contact information and send them a recruiting packet prior to our Membership Drive later this year.

Did you miss Uncle Sam’s appearance at Tribute to Youth? Scan here to view the video!

TOP RECRUITERS! (as of 4/28/15)

Justin Johnson

10 photos

Dan Klein, Jr.

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EMAIL PICTURE TO INFO@HBAL.ORG

SEE A POTENTIAL VEHICLE? TAKE A PICTURE!

HBAL STAFF WILL: • research company & determine eligibility* • record contact information in our “Hot Prospect” list and mail membership drive information in August

REPEAT 10 TIMES!

*To be eligibile, the company in the photo must: • not be a current HBAL member • have a location within 50 miles of Lincoln, NE • have not been previously submitted by you or another HBAL member.

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ONCE 10 ELIGIBLE PHOTOS ARE RECEIVED, YOU GET $10 CASH!

2015 Membership Drive

• Join one of our 7 team captains for a 2-hour shift between 8 am and 4 pm.

- Mike May - Mike Kinning - Mike Rezac - Matt Kleinschmit - Dan Klein, Sr. - Mark Aksamit (Remodelers Council) - Matt Kinning (Young Building Professionals Council) • You’ll be calling people you already do business with so don’t be scared!

• We’ll provide you with all the tools you need to recruit new members!

• We’ll wrap up the drive with a PARTY for recruiters and new members!

• Want to help in another way?

- Donate a prize to be given to our top recruiters - Donate a giveaway item (i.e. company pens, post-its, candy, etc.) to be given to our recruiters after they get a new member - Sponsor the food and beverages at the Wrap Up Party - Provide an incentive for new members to join during the drive (i.e. free or discounted service or product) For more information about the 2015 Membership Drive, contact Jennie Korth at jennie@hbal.org or 402-423-4225.

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Young Building Professionals Council

Upcoming YBP Events May 19 Kuck Motorsports Event August 7 HBAL Summer Bash Fall 2015 Community Service Parks & Rec Project Holiday 2015 Adopt A Nursing Home Resident

YBP Ploughshare Brewery Tour Thanks to all who attended our April 2nd event at Ploughshare! YBP members and guests enjoyed a variety of Ploughshare brews, yummy housemade pretzels and great company. We look forward to seeing you at our next YBP event!

Special thanks to our sponsors!

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HBAL Summer Bash

HBAL Summer Bash

When: Friday, August 7 Where: Matt & Tracy Kleinschmit’s, 11401 Van Dorn Street Time:

5:30 p.m. - BBQ Dinner 6:45 p.m. - Human Foosball Championship Game 7:00 p.m. - Band - “Spare Change” Plus free family-friendly activities including a bounce house for the kids.

Sponsorships AVailable!

Want to help us make the event a success?

We’re looking for sponsors for the following:

Human Foosball Challenge

$1200

(Includes your company name in the event title and the opportunity to place your company banner on the arena frame.)

Human Foosball Arena Sponsor $200

(Includes the opportunity to place your company banner on the arena frame.)

Band Sponsor

$1000

Fireworks Sponsor

$150 - $1000

Dinner Sponsor

$500

All sponsors will be listed in event promotion, acknowledged at the event and thanked in the September Lincoln Business Builder.

Human Foosball

Challenge

Join us at the HBAL Summer Bash on August 7 for a lifesize game of foosball! For $50, teams of 6 players will play for a $300 top prize! Deadline to enter your team is July 15, 2015. Contact the HBAL office at 402-423-4225 or watch your Lincoln Business Builder for more information.

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Educational Opportunities through NAHB

Upcoming Webinars

NAHB Online Courses

The Remodeler’s Guide to Happy Customers: Managing Emotional Home Owners

Looking for more online learning opportunities? NAHB Online Courses are a convenient way to learn the fundamentals of the building industry. Whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned veteran, you’ll be able to apply the knowledge you gain from these courses almost immediately.

Wednesday, May 6, 2-3 p.m.

Business Improvement series Builders and remodelers aren’t just selling a project; they are selling the entire experience. Managing emotional home owners means managing expectations and guiding them through every step of the process, in addition to managing the project itself.

Presented by NAHB Remodelers

7 Key Numbers to a Thriving Business Wednesday, June 10, 2-3 p.m.

Business Improvement series Why, in any given market, do only a handful of businesses thrive while so many similar businesses fail? It’s not just good management; it’s managing the right things. Master the 7 Key Numbers that drive all revenue, cash flow, growth and success, and your business will be unsinkable.

Presented by NAHB BuilderBooks

Are We Ready for Renewables?

Wednesday, June 17, 2-3 p.m.

Design and Technology series Considering solar for your next home? What are the options, key design criteria and othr issues when including renewable energy strategies? This session will explore design considerations for solar when trying to get to “zero,” HERs modeling and how it considers solar inputs compared to other enclosure and electrical elements, and how to make being solar-ready easy, including roof details and planning for the electrical requirements. In addition, learn about control and monitoring options to make best use of the renewables.

Customer Service Online

Make your business grow by keeping your clients happy during and after the sale. The online Customer Service course teaches you how to manage every phase of customer interaction from the initial contact through construction, the warranty period, and beyond.

Basics of Building

The online Basics of Building course builds your housing industry expertise by learning about the residential construction process from the ground up! It’s the perfect industry primer for home builders, remodelers and suppliers and great preparation for IBS!

Effective Marketing on a Shoestring Budget

The online Effective Marketing on a Shoestring Budget course provides planning tools that work on anyone’s budget. Participants will learn how to analyze target markets, identify competitive advantages, create accurate pro formas and monitor outcomes.

Certified Sales Professional (CSP)

Master the craft of successful selling. Certified Sales Professional (CSP) is professional-level course designed for specialists in new home sales. You will gain a broad understanding of the home building business, discuss consumer psychology and learn the advanced techniques used by real estate veterans for greeting, closing and overcoming objections. After taking this course, you will have earned the Certified Sales Professional designation.

For more info, go to www.nahb.org/education.

Presented by NAHB Sustainability and Green Building

For more info, go to www.nahb.org/webinars.

402.483.7575

Webinar Rewinds

3133 S. 7th Street • Suite D

Past webinars are available via the Webinar Rewinds page and includes topics in the following categories:

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• Business Improvement Series • Design and Technology Series • Economics and Research Series • Housing Policy and Finance Series • Sales and Marketing Series For more information about NAHB webinars, please contact Paula Pagano at 800-368-5242 x8435 or via email at ppagano@nahb.org.

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Fax 402.483.7577

Multi Color Printing Graphic Design Ad Specialties Bindery Services

Digital Color Copies Digital Black & White Engineering Copies Personalized Service

Providing Offset Printing & Digital Services in Lincoln since 1980.

2% is the new 3%

Your Building Envelope Specialist!

2% is the new 3% Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. GraphsandLaughs, LLC

Last year, GDP growth was a mediocre 2.4%. While it was the best growth since 2010 when GDP growth was a “sparkling” 2.5%, it means yet another year, the ninth in a row, of sub 3% GDP growth.

There has never been a run of such weak GDP growth since record keeping began in 1930. Yes, there were terrible periods but they were all blessedly brief, never lasting more than two or three years and they always occurred during recessions. In our case, the recession ended in June 2009. What is going on? The fact is that our weak GDP growth is not surprising at all, let me explain.

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GDP growth is composed of two things, growth in the labor force and growth in labor productivity. GDP rises when more people work, and better yet, when they work more productively.

Productivity growth is particularly important because it boosts living standards.

GDP growth was very good following WWII because annual labor force growth grew dramatically from 0.5% in 1950 to almost 2.5% in 1975. As a result, the prime-aged working population, those between the ages of 25 and 54, grew from 60 million to almost 80 million in 25 short years. While population growth then began to decline, it remained above 1% through 2003. As a result, the prime-aged population continued growing, hitting 122 million in 2003. As a matter of fact, the labor force grew much faster than the population during the 1970s and 1980s due to the huge influx of women into the labor force. As a result, the prime-aged working population grew by over 3% per year during the 1980s.

Since 2003, population growth has slowed further and is now barely 0.7%. Moreover, the Boomers have begun retiring in large numbers and the number of working men and women has, for a number of reasons, continued to slowly decline. As a result, the size of the prime-aged working population has essentially flat-lined since 2003. As a matter of fact, it peaked in 2007. If the size of the prime-aged working population is flat, it’s hard to experience rapid GDP growth even if labor productivity growth is good.

Regrettably, labor productivity growth has not been particularly good of late. But first some history: from 1948 through 1973 labor productivity grew at an amazing average annual rate of 2.8%. Add to that rapid labor force growth, and it’s no wonder GDP growth averaged 4.1% per year. Between 1974 and 1990, labor productivity grew by an anemic 1.4% percent but given good population growth, GDP growth was a solid 3.0% per year. From 1991 through 2007, productivity perked up to a very respectable 2.4%, and despite weak population growth, GDP still averaged 3% per year.

Since the start of the Great Recession, however, we have experienced anemic labor productivity growth of, again, 1.4% per year and a trivial increase in the working population. As a result, GDP growth has averaged a dismal 1.2% per year. Luckily the prime-aged working population is again starting to rise, which is good. The million dollar question is “How will labor productivity growth perform?” Will it be a replay of the boom years of 1974 through 1990, the crummy years since 2007, or more likely something in between? While nobody knows for sure, GDP growth should drift upwards as demographics become more favorable and labor productivity hopefully rises.

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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New Members

Welcome New Members

Remington Homes, LLC

Contemporary Woods

Bob Benes (Michelle)

1633 Normandy Court, Ste. B, Lincoln, NE 68512 Phone: 402-423-6811 Cellular: 402-416-9660 Fax: 402-423-6812 Email: general@remingtonlincoln.com Sponsor: Jim Christo, Christo Design Build, Inc.

Southeast Community College – Lincoln CADD Program Todd Roth

Adam McKee (Kendra)

4815 S. 14th Street Ste. B, Lincoln, NE 68512 Phone: 402-328-2800 Cellular: 402-430-7381 Fax: 402-328-2808 Email: adam@contemporarywoods.com Website: www.contemporarywoods.com Sponsor: Joe McKee, McKee Construction, Inc. Reason I joined HBAL: To share our company’s vision with Lincoln and to keep up with what is new in Lincoln.

What I hope to get out of my membership: To network with others and make more connections within the home building industry.

8800 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68520 Phone: 402-437-2652 Email: troth@southeast.edu Website: www.southeast.edu

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Contemporary Woods is a local, family-owned business based on Nebraska Values. We design and hand craft unique and custom furniture, with the goal of becoming Nebraska’s foremost furniture maker. Our philosophy is that a person should get what they want, not just take whatever is available.

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Some of the services that we specialize in are; custom designs, in-home consultation, custom finish options and stain matching and built-in or free-standing pieces.

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Renewals | Cancellations| Changes

Thanks for Renewing Your Membership!

Directory Changes •

New address for Stonebrook Roofing, Inc. is 1919 S. 40th Street, Ste. 222, Lincoln, NE 68506.

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New address for Beckman Foundations, Inc. is 9100 Stetson Drive, Lincoln, NE 68507.

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Website for Richland Homes is www.BuildwithRichland.com.

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New email for Michelle Van Horn with Van Horn Family Building Co. is michelle@vanhornbuilt.com.

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Kristin Donnelly is a new affiliate member for Reynold’s Design & Remodeling.

Email: kristin@reynoldsdesignremodel.com.

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New phone number for Paul Kardell with Home Real Estate is 402-450-5678.

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New primary phone number for Oncenter Construction, Inc. is 402-450-0656.

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New email for Royce Kohler with Sticks & Stones Hardscapes, Inc. is koehler.royce@gmail.com.

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Merle Jahde is no longer an affiliate member with Home Real Estate.

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Tom Csicsila is no longer an affiliate member with Sterling Construction Corporation.

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John Haney is no longer an affiliate member with Lincoln Federal Savings Bank.

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Beckman Foundations, Inc. is no longer a member of the Remodelers Council.

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New email address for Z & H Enterprises is office@ZandHEnterprises.com.

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New email address for Fence Pro’s is fencepros14@gmail.com.

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Doug Hancock is the new principle contact for Culligan Water Conditioning.

Email: dhancock@hallswater.com. Cell: 402-416-0013.

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Vasa Construction is no longer a member of the Remodeler’s Council.

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Cell phone number for Cindy Reed with Illuminations Lighting, Inc. is 402-858-2054.

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New address for Cory Reimnitz with Mutual Bank of Omaha is 570 Fallbrook Blvd., Ste. 101, Lincoln, NE 68521.

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New address for Capitol City Electric, Inc. is 4220 Lucile Drive, Ste. 1, Lincoln NE 68506.

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New email address for Cummins Sprinkler is cumminssprinkler@gmail.com.

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New email address for Garrett Garner with Energy Pro 2020 is garrett@energyprolighting.com. Cell: 402-617-5699.

Lemke Meens Construction

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Email for Jeff Lehms with Carpetland is lehms4301@aol.com.

The Restoration Pros

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Mark Aksamit is the new principle member at Window Option Specialists.

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

Apollo Steel Co., 17 years Athey Painting, Inc., 42 years Barcroft Building, Inc., 6 years Beatrice Concrete Co., Inc., 18 years Buss Excavating, Inc., 21 years CKF - Consolidated Kitchens, 17 years Craig Bauer Construction Co., 12 years Custom Concrete, 7 years Dakota Wall Systems, Inc., 6 years GoodeGuy Construction, Inc., 18 years Great Plains Custom Homes, LLC, 6 years Harley’s Heating & A/C, Inc., 42 years The Hoppe Law Firm, 2 years Ironwood Builders, 8 years J-Tech Construction, Your Local Window Depot, 1 year King’s Home Inspections, LLC, 8 years Lawnscape, Inc., 6 years Murray Custom Homes, LLC, 2 years Nelson Construction & Design, 11 years ‘O’ Street Carpet, 6 years Roth & Troyer Construction, Inc., 9 years Sherwin-Williams Co., 12 years Shine-A-Blind Nebraska, Inc., 6 years Trademark Builders, 2 years Tru-Built Construction, 6 years Union Title Company, 13 years Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, 24 years Window Option Specialists, 18 years

Sorry to See You Go! If you see your company listed below, contact HBAL at 402-423-4225 to renew your membership TODAY! Aden Drywall Allied Building Products Beach Construction Casburn Construction Creative Spaces Construction The Groutsmith Leighton Homes

You’re the Boss

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Building Permits Building Permits

City of Lincoln - 10 -Year Table

Jan. Feb. March YTD

SF 72 58 82 212

2006 TH 14 20 17 51

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Jan. Feb. March Total Avg. Cost

9 9 36 54

MF 0 2 16 18

SF 40 35 59 134

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

#

2 5 10 17

SF 35 22 41 98

2008 TH 19 0 28 47

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

2009 SF TH 11 14 29 2 30 14 70 30

MF 6 4 2 12

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

2010 SF TH 24 7 32 18 42 6 98 31

MF 0 3 2 5

MF 2 60 8 70

2011 SF TH MF SF 22 0 4 27 26 0 20 31 42 10 180 47 90 10 204 105

2012 TH 4 13 24 41

MF 0 144 36 180

2013 SF TH 24 2 34 4 46 9 104 15

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

6 3 11 20

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

#

3 7 18 28

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

#

2 5 10 17

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

#

6 2 8 16

MF 0 0 0 0

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

SF 34 40 68 142

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2014 TH 6 18 12 36

3 3 8 14

MF SF 51 36 5 33 0 58 56 127

2015 TH 2 44 12 58

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

#

MF 0 201 187 388

2015 4 2 15 21

Remodeling Permits: Alterations

Jan. Feb. March Total Avg. Cost

#

81 76 89 246

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

#

71 76 72 219

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

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

57 69 125 251

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

#

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

#

2015 71 71 89 231

Cost 1,254,169 949,830 1,225,863 3,429,862 14,848

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There’s no disputing ground source heat pumps are pricey. Or that they’re extremely efficient and save a lot of energy. That’s why they qualify for a 30% federal tax credit. And why, through our Sustainable Energy Program, LES offers homebuilders significant financial incentives to install them. Whether you keep these incentives or pass them on to clients, you’ll help save energy, reduce environmental impact and delay the need to build expensive power plants. Visit les.com/SEP or call 402.473.3275 for complete details.

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