Lincoln Business Builder (May 2020)

The Lincoln

BUSINESS

BUILDER May 2020

Vol. 57 No. 5

Published monthly by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln

Thank you for being our members! You are the lifeblood of our Association, and we look forward to seeing you all again soon!

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New Parade Dates!

June 21-28 Watch for Virtual Tours in late May. Follow HBAL on Social Media to be one of the first to know when they are available!

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President’s Message

President’s Message

May 2020 Vol. 57, No. 5

Herb Reese, HBAL President

Contents President’s Message Calendar of Events 2020 Corporate Partners Member News Six Reasons to be an HBAL Member Spring Parade of Homes Staying Connected

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HBAL Job Board 9 Give to Lincoln Day 10 HBAL Golf Tournament 11 HBAL Member Updates 12-13 2020 Scholarship Recipients 14 HBAL Membership Directory Advertising 15 Young Building Professionals 16-18 YBP Light the Way 5K 17 Remodelers Council 19 Renewals 21 Directory Changes 21 Cancellations 21 Building Permits 22

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

The annual subscription rate is included with your membership dues.

Michaela Harrison Jennie Korth

Publisher Editor, Photographer, Designer

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

My wife and I recently took the plunge and subscribed to Disney+. We discussed this for a couple of days going back and forth on whether or not it would be worth it. We came to the decision that this would be the best timing to try out this streaming service. I have to say it was a great decision. Let me rewind a bit and share what our nightly routine as a family looked like before the quarantine. After dinner and the cleanup process, the family would all grab their separate devices and go into their own rooms for the rest of the evening. Now, together as a family, we partake in watching a different Marvel movie each night. After the movie comes deep discussion of the plot, acting and thoughts on what the next movie will show. All day, I look forward to being surrounded by my family and watching the next movie.

This quarantine has reminded me of how important my family is to me. Whether it’s our nightly Marvel movie, family meals or FaceTiming with my daughter and her husband living in California, I treasure these times and give thanks for allowing me this time to focus on my family. I find comfort in being in my home with my family. We as members of HBAL have played a role in the comfort families are finding in their homes. Every day we work to build, remodel and sell homes to families; the homes that people are quarantining in right now we helped provide. For all those feeling like there’s nothing you can do right now, you already did it, you supplied families with homes.

The staff at HBAL are continuing to make adjustments to our summer and fall events.

Make sure to follow us on social media for announcements as we continue to alter events.

Reach out to one another, check in on your employees and remind them that we will make it through this. The Board of Directors and staff at HBAL are here for you, please reach out to us if you need anything.

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

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

Remodelers Council Heidi Polacek

Young Building Professionals Council Kristin Sims

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

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Calendar of Events | 2020 Corporate Partners

Calendar of Events This information is current as of April 24, 2020. Please see our online calendar of events at www.HBAL.org for the most up-to-date information or watch your email for updates. If you are not receiving our emails, please see page 8 for more information.

2020 HBAL

Corporate Partners Platinum

The following event has been canceled: • May 6 - Remodelers Council Meeting The following events have been postponed: • The Tour of Remodeled Homes has been rescheduled for June 13-14 and is still accepting new entries.

Gold

• The May YBP Hard Hat Happy Hour has been rescheduled for July 16.

• The Spring Parade of Homes has been rescheduled for June 21-28. Watch for the online Parade Guidebook and Virtual Tours at the end of May! At the time of publication, we are proceeding with the HBAL Golf Tournament as planned on Friday, June 5 and the YBP Light the Way 5K on Saturday, June 27.

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Member News

HBAL Government Affairs Update With Covid-19 hitting every aspect of our community, the political world is not exempt. Things have certainly changed but HBAL is still working in the interest of our members! Currently, we are communicating with our City Council and County Commissioners. We are also planning to meet with Anthony Goins, Director of Economic Development for the State of Nebraska, regarding the 2018 energy code and the 2020 electrical code, among other items. Many of our members feel the proposed code changes do not provide enough added benefit to justify the additional costs to builders and their clients. HBAL continually works with local and state officials regarding issues that affect the home building industry. During times like these, our efforts will be even stronger to assure we have every opportunity to help our community rebound.

Member News In Sympathy

Our sympathy to Gene Hiatt and Jacob & Aly Hiatt, Raynor Doors of Nebraska, on the death of Gene’s father and Jacob’s grandfather, Dwain Hiatt, who passed away on March 26, 2020.

#HBALThrowback This month’s #HBALThrowback is from 2010 when the Remodelers Council won a Better Business Bureau Integrity Award. Lori Wellman, Chairperson of the Council that year, accepted the award on our behalf.

HBAL Mailbox Dear Herb,

an HBAL activity, I Although it has been many years now since I’ve attended Reflecting back to the continue to read the monthly “Lincoln Business Builder.”

L and the leadership team initial years when we at SCC began to interact with HBA etitors could join forces of the early 1970 ’s, I discovered how well a group of comp commercial construction and better promote the homebuilding, remodeling and light s: excellent internal industry. . . HBAL’s strength is reflected in a few key area unity’s housing needs, and external relationships, vision, awareness of the comm to utilize the strengths of monitoring the economic trends and understanding how its membership. construction focused It has been my pleasure to have introduced many of our rstanding of the role of the students at SCC to HBAL and thus gain a better unde been a vital part of the construction industry in our nation. . . SCC grads who have in keeping the HBAL vision of HBAL leadership have “carried the torch” so to speak, on community. helping lead the way of success for the Lincoln constructi nue to play a vital role in Best wishes to you and everyone at HBAL as you conti keeping the Lincoln community moving forward.

Respectfully, Larry Kness Retired Instructor/Program Chair, SCC

Herb Reese, HBAL President and SCC graduate, recently received a letter from Larry Kness, retired SCC Program Chair, and would like to share this condensed version with our members, especially those who remember Larry from his years at SCC. 5  Lincoln Business Builder

Six Reasons to be an HBAL Member

Six Reasons to be an HBAL Member 1. Networking – Unfortunately, our traditional means of networking are on hold right now. We look forward to seeing our members again! In the meantime, we encourage you to stay connected with HBAL through our social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter).

2. Advocacy – HBAL continues to follow regulation changes that affect the building industry. Do you have any concerns with how regulations impact your business?

Let us know by contacting one of the HBAL board members or emailing info@hbal.org.

3. Education – We are always looking for ideas for classes that would benefit our members. Are there specific classes you would be interested in taking? Share your ideas with Andrea Wilkins at andrea@hbal.org.

4. Communication – We’ve been sending our fair share of email updates lately. Are you receiving our emails? If not, read page 8 on how to ensure HBAL emails are not landing in your spam folder.

5. Marketing – HBAL offers year-round advertising opportunities in our monthly newsletter (The Lincoln Business Builder) and on our website (www.HBAL.org.)

In addition, there are opportunities coming up for the HBAL Membership Directory and the Fall Parade of Homes. As members you also have the opportunity to add the HBAL logo to your marketing materials, vehicle, website, etc. Contact Jennie Korth at jennie@hbal.org for more information.

6. Civic Participation – The Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation supports the educational and charitable activities of HBAL. Your participation in events such as the HBAL Golf Tournament (still planned for June 5), Light the Way 5K (June 27) and Sporting Clay Shoot (October 9) directly benefits the Foundation. Sponsoring these events gives your company added visibility.

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Spring Parade of Homes

June 21-28

Saturday & Sunday: 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Weeknights: 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

The Spring Parade has been a Mother’s Day tradition for over 25 years. Although we won’t be able to view the homes in person until a later date, we will have the online Parade Guidebook and virtual tours for Parade entries available in late May. Be sure to follow our social media accounts (Facebook @HBAofLincoln, Instagram @hbalincoln and Twitter @HBALincoln) to be one of the first to know when it is available!

WATERFORD ESTATES 1. 10020 Black Rapids Road Prairie Home Builders, Inc. 2. 10211 Starlight Bay Derun Construction and Homes, Inc. 3. 10157 Edgewater Lane Fulton Construction DOMINION AT STEVENS CREEK 4. 602 Waterside Way HighRidge Builders 5. 711 N. 105th Street Synergy Homes, Inc. WHITE HORSE 6. 1223 S. 88th Street Schwinn Homes 7. 8800 Chaparral Court Vodicka Construction, Inc. 8. 8840 Chaparral Court Van Horn Custom Homes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WILDERNESS HILLS 27. 9612 S. 34th Street Rigid Pines Construction 28. 9640 S. 32nd Street Rigid Pines Construction 29. 9331 S. 32nd Street Woodland Homes

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

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

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

VILLAGE WEST 39. 1749 NW 52nd Street CB Townhomes, LLC 40. 5074 W. Hillsboro Drive CB Townhomes, LLC

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

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

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

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

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

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Staying Connected

Although much of the information we communicate to our members is through our monthly newsletter, The Lincoln Business Builder, we know in today’s world we have to find ways to quickly communicate information to our members through email and social media. In the last year, we also started sending invoices and important information regarding the Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show via email. Please take a minute and make sure our emails are landing in your inbox and not your “junk” folders.

In Outlook: • Find an email in your inbox or spam folder from HBAL or one of our staff.

• Right click it and find the “junk” button.

• It will expand and show more options. Click “Never Block Sender’s Domain.”

In Gmail, Yahoo and most web-based email browsers: • Find an email in your inbox or spam folder from info@hbal.org.

• Right click it and select “Not Spam.”

• In addition to the above, add info@hbal.org to your contact list.

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

HBAL members can subscribe to our email updates via these links: • HBAL Email Sign Up: http://eepurl.com/zQQX1 • YBP Email Sign Up: http://eepurl.com/2xydD

Follow us on social media!

• Facebook

- www.facebook.com/HBAofLincoln

- www.facebook.com/HBALYoungBuildingProfessionals

- www.facebook.com/RemodelersCouncilLincoln • Instagram - www.instagram.com/hbalincoln • Twitter - www.twitter.com/HBALincoln 8  Lincoln Business Builder

HBAL Job Board

HBAL Job Board Today’s labor shortage may look a little different than it did just a few months ago. However, if you still have employment opportunities, please let us know!

As a benefit to our members, we created a page on our website dedicated to job listings from our members. HBAL member companies can request their company’s employment opportunities be added to www.HBAL.org/resources/jobs by emailing the link to their career page to info@hbal.org.

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Give to Lincoln Day

Home Builders Foundation to Participate in Give to Lincoln Day The Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation is participating in Give to Lincoln Day 2020. This event encourages the public to contribute to Lincoln and Lancaster County nonprofit organizations beginning May 1 through May 28. Give to Lincoln Day is coordinated by Lincoln Community Foundation, in partnership with local nonprofit organizations.

Every donation makes a bigger impact on Give to Lincoln Day because nonprofits also get a proportional share of a $500,000 match fund made possible by LCF and generous sponsors.

The purpose of Give to Lincoln Day is to promote philanthropy in Lincoln and Lancaster County. There are three primary goals: • Introduce new donors to local nonprofit organizations.

• Help Lincoln nonprofit organizations tell their stories and educate Lincoln about the positive impact they have on our lives.

• Shine a community spotlight on this day of charitable giving to raise a substantial amount of new money to assist the local nonprofit network.

There are hundreds of non-profits participating in the event and we encourage you to visit www.givetolincoln.com and consider making a donation to the organization(s) of your choice. If you’d like to make a donation to the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation, you can do so between May 1 and May 28 at

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HBAL Golf Tournament

2020 As of the pri nt date, the HB AL Golf Tou rnament is still plann ed for Frida y , June 5.

Please watc h your ema il and HBAL’s soc ial media ac counts for updates .

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Highlands Golf Course 5501 NW 12th Street

Friday, June 5, 2020 First tee-off at 6:45 a.m.

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Tee-times are assigned in the order they are received. So don’t delay, get your tee-time reserved.

Volunteer opportunities are also available.

Please contact Jennie Korth at 402-423-4225 or jennie@hbal.org if interested.

Company: E-mail: Golfer #1: Golfer #2: Golfer #3: Golfer #4: Preferred tee time: Total Amount Due: $ q Check enclosed Complete the above form and mail it with payment to:

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HBAL Member Updates

Matt Kinning, Kinning Design Build, Inc. - We have a Ryan Trausch, Lincoln Federal Savings Bank - I was moved to work from

home on April 7. It has been a bit of an adjustment with the four kids homeschooling and our 20-month-old still needing attention but we are making it work (see picture). Definitely enjoying being able to have lunch with the family every day and you can’t beat the commute either. Also, interest rates at the bank are really low now for construction loans so that’s a bonus for builders. Definitely looking forward to getting back to church and being able to watch the kids play sports again.

Pam Magner, Reynolds Design & Remodeling - We have two home offices

and three classrooms set up at our house right now. My husband has taken over the dining room and relegated our daughter back down to her bedroom (the dining room, with its ideal natural light, was her territory before all this started).

Since Kip isn’t driving to Omaha every day, he has had a lot more free time for projects and just general family time.

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smaller staff and work from our home office most days, so work hasn’t really changed much. We are doing more and more virtual meetings and have set up a zoom account to meet with clients. Because we are a family run business, we get that “quality time” with each other everyday!

It has been fun having the kids around more. I think the best thing to come out of this pandemic is how life has slowed down and allowed me to get a few more things done on the “honey-do-list” and catch up on projects in my shop that have been on the back burner. Lacey and I love to go to the movies, so I’m hoping the theaters will be open in time for me to enjoy a double smash burger and the new Top Gun movie!

Tyler Reynolds, Woods Bros. Realty -

Striving to retain some normalcy in the midst of a worldwide pandemic is an interesting thing. While many businesses and many entire industries have essentially shuttered completely for the time being, the housing market seems relatively unaffected save the increase in hand sanitizer use, signs on doors advising people to touch as little as possible, masks and gloves being provided by sellers and a huge increase in the use of virtual tours and electronic signatures. The actual volume of business and average sales prices though, seem to be holding. We have not seen the usual surge of new listings that would be typical for the spring market. Prospective sellers are opting to wait in an effort to not have a bunch of strangers traipsing through their homes touching everything. However, low interest rates and probably a bit of cabin fever have led to many buyers continuing their hunt and thus, an increased demand for the homes that ARE currently listed. This has allowed sale prices to remain stable and even slightly increase for some price points which spells good news for the health and continued growth of our housing market.

I have shifted to working from home as much as possible and am wishing I owned stock in Zoom as I have probably increased share prices 10 fold by my use alone.

My wife is a hospital nurse so she has continued to be on the front lines of what is happening and I thank God every day for the brave men and women like her who continue to work to keep us all safe. We are staying positive though and have enjoyed watching the outpouring of human goodness around the globe as people rush to help one another in various ways. If there is a silver lining to be found in the midst of this tragedy I guess it would be that most of us have found great joy and importance in things we used to take for granted and a renewed gratefulness for the health and well-being of all mankind. It’s amazing to see how much can be accomplished when we work together for the sake of humanity! The law of attraction says “Whatever you are thinking, whatever you are feeling, is what is in the process of becoming.” So stay positive, stay optimistic and though physically apart, together we will get through this!

HBAL Member Updates Marlene Stroup, Schwinn Homes, LLC - The Stroup kids, deemed “essential workers” to Schwinn Homes, have been out of school since March 6th. That’s 48 days in case you’re not counting. Without the ability to get out of the house for job site visits and a little work here and there, we may have all gone mad. Instead, I’ve managed to hire my own chauffeur, a demolition crew and a cleaning crew...free of charge!

We should all be so thankful for careers in construction in the state of Nebraska right now!

Taylor Ashburn, West Gate Bank - I am beginning my

fourth week of working from home. I am thankful for technology, which has allowed me to stay in touch with my lending team and customers. At our bank, we have a daily video chat to touch base.

We’ve also been conducting our weekly loan committee via video chat. These unusual circumstances have challenged everyone at the bank to think outside the box and find new ways to conduct our business. I think this experience will forever change how we do business and has challenged us to find new ways to help our customers. Three weeks ago I closed a construction loan in the drive-thru window. That was a first!

I was telling my wife the other night, “if I didn’t watch the news or read the newspaper, I would have no idea anything bad was happening in the world. It’s very busy right now.” It seems like housing is still going strong in Lincoln, which is so good to hear. I hope and pray our wonderful contractors and subcontractors continue to stay busy. The residential construction lending department at West Gate is having a great year, all things considered. Honestly, I have never been busier. There are lots of new projects coming online. We’ve been busy making lot loans and construction loans to our builders and direct to the consumer. A silver lining throughout this pandemic is the low interest rate environment, which is certainly a good thing for our industry. The housing market was a “shining star” during the last recession and that’s my hope for us all going forward.

Working from home has been positive, as it has given me a little more time with my family. Cara and I have four children. I owe her a great deal of gratitude, as she is presently homeschooling our older three kids (5th, 3rd and 1st grade), all the while trying to keep our 2.5 year old entertained. Lots of moms and dads are in the same boat. I am sure this is a school year none of our kids will ever forget!

What’s the first thing I’ll do once the pandemic is over? At this point, I’m ready to hire a babysitter and take my wife out to dinner.

It’s funny, but the thought of being in a packed restaurant on a Saturday night sounds really good to me!

Beau Daffer, BIC Custom Homes - We have made several

adjustments in these unprecedented times. I, like most people, have become much more acquainted with Zoom and other forms of virtual meetings. In addition, finding ways for some of our staff to work remotely has been a priority. Building relationships is a large part of what we do. With that being said, I cannot wait for this whole situation to end so we can be back together and see smiling faces and hear people’s laughter again. Laughter just doesn’t feel the same through a computer screen or speaker. While these times have created new hurdles, they have also allowed me to spend more time with my family. We have taken more walks and more family bike rides in the last six weeks than we usually do throughout an entire summer! Most of all, I’m looking forward to date night with my wife - sitting in a restaurant and getting out in the community again.

Fred Hoppe, The Hoppe Law Firm - Hoppe Homes,

Hoppe, Inc. and The Hoppe Law Firm are all open for business but obviously business is not as usual. We allow working from home and some of us (Jake, Troy, Justin and our comptroller) do. Most everyone else prefers to come into the office, but our offices are spaced out so we stay socially distanced in the office. As to activity in the office, electronic audio and video meetings are the norm even from room to room in the office as long as an external party is involved. A good bit of thought now goes to how to move forward, “distancing.”

We are building in Lexington and Grand Island where COVID-19 seems to just have exploded (relatively). I think Lincoln is lucky our Mayor got out ahead of the social distancing and stay at home. We build mostly with subs so some of the issues aren’t right on our plate.

Everyone is responsible for a safe work site, however.

Other than work, I’ve been hanging pretty close to home. We have a new puppy so we aren’t bored and have to be outside enough to keep that pup from chewing the inside out. Fortunately we have a lot of space. I’m tired of pandemic news and Ozark is a diversion.

First thing we’ll do when the pandemic is over is go out to dinner with friends. That we miss a lot.

Jennie Korth, HBAL - Not only am I working from home, but I’m also “homeschooling” Emery who is in the 2nd grade. At first she thought it was great, but now she can’t wait to go back to school and see her friends. She has become a pro at rollerblading! It’s been fun to see her progress over the last few weeks. Our dog, Lola, finally sleeps through the night. All this time with us at home has worn her out! Not sure what will happen when we go back to work. Our walks in the neighborhood have allowed us to meet more of our neighbors, chatting with them from a safe distance of course! We have weekly video chats with my parents and brothers’ families. And I’ve dusted off my grandma’s sewing machine to make a few masks for my husband and friends. I could go on!

Although, we’ve been busy, I cannot wait to get back to the daily hustle of life. Target and a pedicure will be my first trip! I can’t wait to coach Em’s volleyball team and sit on the sideline cheering her on at soccer. I look forward to lunch with friends and Saturday morning spin class!

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2020 Scholarship Recipients

2020 HBAL Scholarship Recipients The Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation awards scholarships each year to high school seniors who are entering college to pursue a degree related to construction.

Jacob Brouillette Jacob is a senior at Hastings St. Cecilia.

Jacob was the football team captain, participates in dive, track and field, band, Future Business Leaders of America, National Honor Society, Mayor’s Youth Council, School Unity Board, Student Campus Ministry, men’s choir, along with volunteering at Camp Kateri and a homeless missionary for Christ in the City. Jacob plans to attend UNL, majoring in construction management. Congratulations Jacob.

Tanner Green Tanner is a senior at Lincoln Southwest High and also attends the Career Academy. He is completing his second year in the Residential Construction Pathway. Tanner works as an assistant teacher at Academic Advantage. Tanner plans to major in residential construction at Southeast Community College. Congratulations Tanner.

Gavin Stelling Gavin is a senior at Lincoln Southwest High School. Gavin participates in golf and theater productions. Gavin plans to attend UNL majoring in architecture and hopes to also acquire his masters degree in architecture.

Congratulations Gavin.

Lydia Kramer Lydia is a senior at Lincoln East High.

Lydia is active in cross country, track, tennis, art club, National Honor Society, President of Venture Crew 25, volunteers with her church, Fresh Start, game school project, family literacy program. Lydia plans to major in architecture at UNL or Kansas State.

Congratulations Lydia.

Nicholas Dungan Nicholas is a senior at Lincoln Northeast High. Nicholas is active in football, track, baseball, National Honor Society and is an Eagle Scout. Nicholas plans to major in welding at Southeast Community College or Wayne State College.

Congratulations Nicholas.

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Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation President’s Scholarship The President’s scholarship is awarded to a student who has a parent or other relative who is a member or employed by a member of HBAL. This year’s winner is Jackson Jones, son of Brad and Kari Jones with Prestige Painting.

Jackson is a senior at Norris High School.

Jackson participates in SkillsUSA, National Honor Society, Positive Behaviors Interventions and Supports. Helping his father paint homes influenced him to pursue a degree in construction.

Jackson is planning to attend UNL or Wesleyan and major in construction management. Congratulations, Jackson!

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HBAL Membership Directory Advertising

DIRECTORY AD SPACE AVAILABLE There is advertising space available in the 2020-2021 Membership Directory.

This publication is distributed to all HBAL members (over 650 people).

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

Please contact HBAL no later than Friday, May 1 if you are interested in advertising.

2020-2021 Membership Directory Directory Pricing       

Full Page (5” W x 8” H; black & white).................................... $475 Half Page (5” W x 4” H; black & white) ................................... $250 Fourth Page (2-1/4” W x 3-3/4” H; black & white)................... $150 Inside Front Cover Full Page (5” W x 8” H; full color) ............. $650 Inside Back Cover Full Page (5” W x 8” H; full color) ............. $650 Inside Front Cover Half Page (5” W x 4” H; full color) ............ $375 Inside Back Cover Half Page (5” W x 4” H; full color)............. $375 Previous advertisers receive first right of refusal.

Check one

 Use last year’s ad  Ad enclosed Company: ________________________________ Name: __________________________________ Address: _________________________________ City, State, Zip: ___________________________ Phone: ___________________________________ E-mail: __________________________________

CONTACT JENNIE

BY MAY 1 TO ADVERTISE! Please return to: Home Builders Association of Lincoln 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516 Phone: 402.423.4225 info@hbal.org 15  Lincoln Business Builder

Young Building Professionals I found this quote recently and thought it was appropriate to share since we live in Nebraska: “Don’t knock the weather; nine-tenths of people couldn’t start a conversation if it didn’t change once in a while.”

-Kin Hubbard

Hard Hat

Happy Hour Build DCB, Inc.

5815 S. 58th Street, Ste. D Thursday, July 16 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

RSVP by July 13 to andrea@hbal.org or 402-423-4225.

Cost: Free-will cash donation to the BackPack Program Food & Drinks provided by

In April alone, we experienced warm 80s and sun, cold 40s and Kristin Sims rain, strong winds, thunderstorms YBP President with large hail and a very random snow storm. I guess it’s now safe to say: “April showers,* bring May flowers (*hail, thunderstorms, strong winds, rain and snow)”!?

Besides our beloved Nebraska weather constantly changing, our businesses have had to change as well. I have been listening to webinars with topics focused on how businesses in our industry are adapting during this time and it is really impressive to hear that most of us are still remaining successful and finding ways to stay afloat. I won’t sugarcoat it, change is difficult for anyone especially when it’s unplanned and we’re forced to adapt. During this time of uncertainty, please don’t be afraid to reach out to your colleagues or even your ‘competition’ and lean on each other for support and advice. We have to be in this together.

Now more than ever, we should be marketing and advertising our services on social media. Post those ‘sneak peek’ pictures of your Tour of Remodeled Homes entry or Parade of Homes house on your social media accounts.

Teach your followers the difference between luxury vinyl tile and porcelain tile. Or just make it personal by sharing a picture of your takeout meal from a local restaurant with the hashtag #SupportLocal. Our future customers are waiting for us to help them with their projects as soon as we return to a new normal. The most efficient way to make your business stand out right now is through social media.

Homeowners are literally stuck in their homes checking social media and using their ‘less than desired’ kitchens, bathrooms, makeshift home offices and basements every day. It is important to keep your social media accounts fresh and continue to showcase your professional skills. I truly believe once this over, we will be stronger than ever!

Our upcoming YBP Light the Way 5K is still planned for June 27 at Holmes Lake. Spread the word! We are actively looking for participants, volunteers and sponsorships. Contact the HBAL office if you are interested. The next YBP Hard Hat Happy Hour has been rescheduled to July 16 at the Build DCB office. I am looking forward to seeing all of you at our next YBP event!

Please continue to check your e-mails and HBAL social media accounts for updates. Take care of yourselves and stay healthy!

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YBP Light the Way 5K

Run • Walk • Jog • Family Fun Proceeds directly benefit the Lincoln Lighthouse. The Lighthouse After School Program offers middle and high school aged youth academic support, evening meals and enrichment/recreational activities during non-school hours, Monday through Friday. The Lighthouse After School Program’s goal is to increase the likelihood of high school graduation by providing high-quality programming.

Holmes Lake Park • June 27, 2020 • Rain or Shine 7:00 AM Registration • 8:00 AM Kids Mile • 5K Start Immediately Following 1 Mile Race Awards Immediately Following 5K

Registration Fee:

Early Registration: $25 through May 24 • Late Registration: $35 after May 24 (shirts are not guaranteed after May 24) Kids 1 Mile Registration: $5 (includes race shirt however shirts are not guaranteed after May 24) To register, go to http://getmeregistered.com/LightTheWay5K. No refunds will be given if the event is canceled or postponed. All proceeds will go to the Lighthouse After School Program.

Awards:

Awards will be given to the top two male, top two female and top two 1-mile race finishers

Event Hosted by:

Sponsorship opportunities are available! Contact the HBAL office at 402-423-4225 or email info@hbal.org for more information.

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Young Building Professionals

Bean Bag Toss

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

Let ’s Play: $10 Per Team (2 Players)

Pre-registration is REQUIRED to guarantee your spot in the double-elimination tournament.

Limited to 16 two(2) person teams.

Register: Contact Andrea Wilkins to register your team at andrea@hbal.org or 402-423-4225.

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Remodelers Council

Any Brick You Use Can Last for Hundreds of Years.

So Be Particular.

Y Publication of the Remodelers Council of Lincoln May 2020 • Vol. 23, No. 5

Chairperson’s Message

by Heidi Polacek

Life has definitely changed in the last couple months. Fortunately, my husband, Karel, and I are still both working and our daycare is still open. Since we are unable to go places or see family, we have been going on lots of bike rides and walks exploring the Heritage Trail by our house near Beatrice. We have also been getting more projects done around the house and getting the girls involved with those projects.

ANKEE HILL BRICK manufactures the highest quality FBX brick in a color palette ranging from the traditional reds and buffs to the innovative pinks, maroons, and lavenders.

Standard and custom color ranges, sizes, and shapes are our specialty. Brick murals and ornamentation are brought to a new level of sophistication at Yankee Hill Brick.

Rely on Yankee Hill to supply your project with the finest of materials.  Face brick  Paving brick  Thin brick veneer  Pool Coping

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(402) 477-6663

Lincoln Cabinet is still open. The four of us come in everyday, although we are open by appointment only to clients. We still have a slow stream of leads coming in and jobs to work on. Some clients want to postpone their project until later this summer, and some want to continue on as scheduled.

Thankfully, our subcontractors are small crews, so we have been able to continue on with minor adjustments.

As of the print date, we are still planning on the Tour of Remodeled Homes to be June 13-14. We had extended the deadline for entry until May 1, however we are going to be somewhat flexible and give participants at least until after the May 6 directive date to make a decision.

We are also still planning on the Remodelers Golf Tournament on Friday, August 28 at Holmes Golf Course. Sponsorship information and team registration will be mailed out soon!

We are working on our fall lineup of monthly meetings with the hope we will be able to return to normal (or maybe a new normal). Please continue to watch for email updates from the HBAL office and follow the Remodelers Council’s Facebook page for updates.

Welcome New Member!

Tim Zeng

Zeng Granite Interested in joining the Remodelers Council?

Contact Jennie Korth at 402-423-4225 or jennie@hbal.org for more information!

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Renewals | Directory Changes | Cancellations

Thanks for Renewing!

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

47 Years • Harley’s Heating & A/C, Inc.

32 Years • Bill’s Heating & Air Conditioning

28 Years • Stewart Title Co.

26 Years • 2K Landscape Designs

23 Years • Window Option Specialists

20 Years • Maher Custom Homes

18 Years • Nebraska Printing Center • Union Title Company

17 Years • Fireplace Stone and Patio

14 Years • Walton Construction, Inc.

13 Years • Ironwood Builders, LLC

11 Years • BAJCO Construction • Cline, Williams, Wright, Johnson & Oldfather • Great Plains Custom Homes • Hoos & Suing • Underfoot, Inc.

10 Years • Design Associates

7 Years • A & G Concrete • The Hoppe Law Firm • X Foundations, LLC

6 Years • Robison Design Build, LLC

3 Years • Nebraska Realty • Quality Block Basement & Foundation Repair

1 Year • Gray Contracting • Nebraska Bank of Commerce • Organize by Design, LLC

Think HBAL

First!

Do Business With A Member!

Directory Changes • New address for Stonebrook Exterior is 8905 Cornhusker Hwy., Lincoln, NE 68507.

• Sam Raun, Nebraska Bank of Commerce, is no longer an affiliate member.

• Neal Chloupek is the new principal member for Usher Custom Cabinets, Inc. Cellular: 402-480-5392.

Email: nealchloupek@gmail.com.

• Jessica Vang is a new affiliate member with Home Real Estate.

Phone: 402-209-2875. Email: jessica.vang@homerealestate.com.

• Lincoln Laminating, Inc. is now Lincoln Laminating dba LL Countertops.

• BIC Construction, LLC is now BIC Custom Homes, LLC. New phone number is 402-480-7160.

• Aubrey Cotton replaces Linda Potter as an affiliate member with Reimers-Kaufman Concrete Products Co. Phone: 402-434-1830. Email: aubreyc@reimerskaufman.com.

• Tom Kafonek is the new principal member for Legacy Homes. Cellular: 402-536-0738.

Email: tom.kafonek@legacyhomesomaha.com.

• Kevin Wolfe is the new principal member for Wolfe Electric Co., Inc. Email: kevin.wolfe@wolfeelectric.com.

• Kirk Vondra is the new principal member for Midwest Steel Works, Inc. • Scott Kasl, Nebraska Printing Center, is no longer an affiliate member.

• Beacon Roofing Supply is now Beacon Building Products.

New website is www.becn.com.

• New phone number for Hoppe, Inc. is 402-441-4088.

• Realty Works is now Realty Works Group Keller Williams Lincoln. New website is www.realtyworksgroup.kw.com.

• Robert Champoux is the new principal member for Prairie Home Builders, Inc. Phone: 402-476-6599 ext. 101.

• Susan Flentje is the new affiliate member for Tuscany Townhomes.

Phone: 402-770-1738. Email: redcityrealty@gmail.com.

• Missi Kohn is the new principal member for First State Bank Nebraska. Phone: 402-858-1219. Email: mkohn@1fsb.bank.

Sorry to See You Go! If you see your company listed below, contact HBAL at 402-423-4225 to renew your membership TODAY! Barcroft Building, Inc. Holiday Cheer Lighting Larsen Painting, Inc. Metalworks, Inc. Smarthome Security

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2018 Cost 1,539,597 1,338,692 1,410,467 4,288,756 17,796

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ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE This space is available for a full-color ad. For more information, please contact Jennie at 402-423-4225 or jennie@hbal.org.

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This 3.75” x 2.25” space is available for an ad. For more information, please contact Jennie at 402-423-4225 or jennie@hbal.org.

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