Lincoln Business Builder (November 2014) by Home Builders Association of Lincoln

The LINCOLN BUSINESS BUILDER November 2014 Published monthly by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln

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In this issue... • $16,000 Towards Rebuilding page 7 • 2015 Election of Officers pages 10-12 • Sporting Clay Shoot pages 14-17

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President’s Message November 2014 Vol. 51, No. 11

Contents President’s Message 3 Upcoming Events 4 Santa Cop 4 Annual Coat Drive 4 HBAL Christmas Party 5 Member News 6 $16,000 Donated to Assist in Rebuilding Communities Hit by Tornados 7 What’s Brewing with YBP 8 YBP Launch Party 9 2015 HBAL Election of Officers 10-12 Sporting Clay Shoot 14-17 HBAL All Star Membership Drive 18-19 Quick Action Needed to Prevent Mold 20 Unintended Consequences and Slower GDP Growth 21 Big Changes Coming for Water Heater Efficiency 23 New Members 24 Renewals 24 Directory Changes 25 Cancellations 25 Building Permits 26

President’s Message Mike Kinning HBAL President Another HBAL milestone was reached on September 25th with the launch of our Young Building Professionals Council (YBP). It was great to see over 100 attendees engaged in sharing thoughts, ideas and information. Nearly all in attendance completed a survey identifying best times for future meetings, interests and priorities for YBP. I encourage your continued support of YBP and am very optimistic of their future! Please see page 9 for a few pictures from the event. The weather was beautiful for the 7th Annual Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Sporting Clay Shoot held at Oak Creek Sporting Club on October 17th. This event continues to grow and evolve each year. Although some are able to shoot competitively, the common theme is having fun, sharing with others and enjoying the great outdoors! Thank you to the sponsors who make all of this possible. What comes to mind when you read the following descriptions: funny, statistics, bow ties, economics, entertaining and housing forecasts? For those who have attended HBAL events before, Dr. Elliot Eisenberg comes to mind! The November 10th HBAL “Election Night” will be an event to attend, bring coworkers, potential members and elected officials. New Local Impact of Home Building reports have been completed for the Lincoln and Omaha metropolitan statistical areas. I look forward to seeing all of you at this meeting!

Home Builders Association of Lincoln

Executive Committee

Young Building Professionals Council

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

Matt Kinning

Mike May, President Elect

National Directors

Justin Johnson, 1st Vice 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 Sam Gans-King, Michaela Harrison & Jennie Korth

Perry Haralson, 2nd Vice President Lori Wellman, 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

Remodelers Council AnDee Harris

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

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Upcoming Events | Santa Cop | Annual Coat Drive

Calendar of Events Nov. 4

General Election

Nov. 8

Santa Cop Lincoln Northeast High School Shop 2635 N. 63rd Street (west side of school) 8:00 a.m. - until completion

Nov. 10

HBAL Election Night with Elliot Eisenberg Nebraska Champions Club 6:00 p.m. Social • 7:00 p.m. Dinner

Nov. 13

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

Nov. 20

Nov. 27-28

What’s Brewing with YBP Grata Bar & Lounge • 70th & A Street 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thanksgiving (Office Closed)

Toy Donations Although we have discontinued the Dolls vs. Wheels toy drive, HBAL will be happy to accept your donation. Any toys dropped off at the HBAL office will be distributed to local charitable organizations in time for Christmas. Please contact the HBAL office at 402-423-4225 for more information.

HBAL’s Toys for Santa Cop Project Saturday, November 8, 2014 8:00 a.m. ~ Until Completion Lincoln Northeast High School Shop 2635 N. 63rd Street • west side of school Thanks for all you do to make this annual project a great success! Donations to help pay for the materials may be sent to: Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C • Lincoln, NE 68516 RSVP to 402-423-4225 or fax 402-423-4251 ____ I cannot attend, but here is my donation of $_____ to the Santa Cop Project. ____ Yes, I will be there.

My guests: _________________________

___________________________________ ____ No, I can’t attend. Name: ______________________________________ Company: __________________________________

You don’t have to be a carpenter to help. We have lots of jobs for the inexperienced but willing workers!

Annual Coat Drive It’s time again for HBAL’s Annual Coat Drive. Bring your coats, mittens, hats, other warm clothing or blankets to the HBAL office or the November General Membership Meeting. HBAL will take all donations to the People’s City Mission in November. Our members have been so generous the last few years, we hope to once again provide warm clothing for many of Lincoln’s needy citizens. 4  Lincoln Business Builder

HBAL Christmas Party

HBAL Christmas Party Featuring Magician Joe Cole Thursday, December 4, 2014

6:00 p.m. - Social • 7:00 p.m. - Dinner

Hillcrest Country Club 9401 East “O” Street

Cost: $35 per person or $30 per person for companies who bring five or more guests. Joe Cole, a regular entertainer at the Upstream Brewery, created his stand-up act during his final days in college and began performing for the corporate world. In 2001 Joe had his first magic competition in New Orleans with magicians around the world and with his act received, “Best Close-Up Magician” and in 2002 received the “Most Original Act” award in New York City. Since then he has performed at the prestigious Magic Castle in LA where only the “best of the best” are invited to entertain. www.joecolemagic.com

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$1,000 CASH Only 200 tickets will be available for purchase at the November 10th General Membership Meeting, HBAL Office or HBAL Christmas Party until sold out. Winner will be determined at the HBAL Christmas Party. You do not have to be present to win, but it would be a lot more fun if you were! Proceeds will benefit the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation.

2013 Reverse Raffle Winner, Chris Elgert

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Member News

Member News Congratulations Matt & Laura Karl (MK Builders, Inc.)

They are the proud parents of a baby girl

Kendall Ellan Born August 21, 2014 9 lbs. 14 oz. • 20.5 in.

Congratulations Hayley & Jake Lane

(Rezac Construction, Inc. & Raynor Doors of Nebraska)

Mike & Bobbi Rezac (Rezac Construction, Inc.)

They are the proud parents & grandparents of a baby girl

Berkley Rose Born September 4, 2014 6 lbs. 14 oz. • 20.25 in.

Nebraska Title Company Acquires Dakota Title & Escrow Nebraska Title Company is pleased to announce its acquisition of Dakota Title & Escrow Company effective October 1, 2014. With the acquisition, they will now have two locations in Omaha. “This is a solid combination of leaders within the industry. We look forward to further solidifying relationships in the Omaha community and surrounding areas” Jane McDaniel, President, Escrow Services. Nebraska Title Company, a leader in the title and settlement services industry, has offices in Lincoln, Omaha, Sarpy County, Beatrice, Crete, Plattsmouth and David City. In addition, Nebraska Title Company has affiliated companies in Kansas, Missouri, Texas and Minnesota. Nebraska Title Company provides services with regards to, title searches, title insurance, real state escrow and closing services, construction disbursement services, 1031 Exchange services. Visit us at www.nebtitleco.com, and for your convenience, download our mobile app for instant rate quotes. 6  Lincoln Business Builder

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$16,000 Donated to Assist in Rebuilding Communities Hit by Tornados

$16,000 Donated to Assist in Rebuilding Communities Hit by Tornados The Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation donated a total of $16,000 to Pilger and Beaver Crossing to assist in the rebuilding of their communities. On May 11, Beaver Crossing was hit by a EF3 tornado. Representatives from the Foundation met with members of their village board in September to present them with an $8,000 check. They shared stories of where they were when the storm hit and the challenges they’ve faced since that day. The following month, Pilger was hit by a historic pair of EF4 tornados which leveled most of the town. The Foundation also presented an $8,000 check to the Pilger Community Development Fund.

From left: Mark Aksamit, Bob Bryant, Mike Kinning, Steve Vavra (Village Board Vice-Chairman), Jim Nichols (Village Board Member), Shannon Chesnut (Village Clerk-Treasurer) and Mike Benker.

From left: Mike Benker, Blake Rotherham (Pilger Community Development Fund Chair), Mike Kinning, Bob Bryant and Mark Aksamit.

Above left: This Victorian House located just west of Beaver Crossing was destoyed by the Mother’s Day tornado. Above: All that remains of the old school building in Pilger is the entrance. Left: Huge debris piles west of Pilger are a sad reminder of the twin tornados’ destruction. 7  Lincoln Business Builder

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What’s Brewing with YBP

Becoming an Official YBP Member!

Join us! Thursday, November 20 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Grata Bar & Lounge

Clocktower • 70th & A Street Please RSVP by November 18 to info@hbal.org or 402-423-4225

It’s official! There will be no YBP dues in 2015! However, in order to be included in the YBP listing in HBAL’s 2015 Membership Directory, you must be a principal, associate or affiliate member of HBAL. If you would like to be included in the YBP listing, please contact Jennie Korth at jennie@hbal.org or 402-423-4225. Some of you may be asking yourselves, “Can I still attend even if I’m not an official YBP member?” The answer is “YES! ABSOLUTELY!” We welcome you to our events with open arms. We’ll even send you email updates for YBP events. What you won’t get is the monthly Lincoln Business Builder, the opportunity to serve on any YBP committees or access to exclusive HBAL content. For more information about HBAL membership, please let us know or visit www.hbal.org/6reasons.

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2015 HBAL Election of Officers

2015 HBAL Election of Officers Ballot No. 1 First Vice President Matt Kleinschmit, Pride Homes Second Vice President Perry Haralson, Cornhusker Bank Secretary Lori Wellman, Lincoln Cabinet

Ballot No. 2 Builder Directors

Jess Baker, Wilderness Construction, Inc. Matt Karl, MK Builders, Inc. Marlene Stroup, Schwinn Homes, LLC

Associate Directors

Treasurer Bob Bryant, Bryant, Katt & Associates, P.C.

Taylor Ashburn, Union Bank & Trust Co.

All of the above positions are for one-year terms. Nothing in the bylaws prevents anyone from standing for re-election.

Tim Kenny, Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA)

1st Vice President Matt Kleinschmit Pride Homes Pride Homes has been building and remodeling homes for the past 31 years. Under Matt’s direction, they have evolved to build custom homes at all price levels in and around Lincoln. While Pride Homes is found in most of the Lincoln developments, they are the exclusive builder at Windhoek Estates, and at the new patio home addition on the Firethorn Golf Course. During the last 18 years, Matt has also participated in several community projects such as: Santa Cop (building toys for underprivileged children) and The Lighthouse which serves underprivileged adolescents. In 2008, Matt was awarded the ‘Lincoln Lancaster County Environmental Leadership Award’ whose mission is to ‘preserve, protect and enhance our natural environment.’ As an executive member and co-founder of the Nebraska Green Build council, he constructed one of the first ‘Nebraska Green Build Prototype Homes’ to educate Lincoln and statewide homebuilders on the importance and techniques of building Green. Matt thanks God for his wife, Tracy and their eight beautiful children who remind him every day how blessed he is. For these reasons, he continues to strive to protect the interest and future of his clients while building their most important investment, A Home.

2nd Vice President Perry Haralson Cornhusker Bank Perry is the Chief Financial Officer for Cornhusker Bank. The bank has been an HBAL member for 24 years and Perry has been an active member for 10 years. Perry is involved with several non-profit, civic and political organizations such as

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Ruth Hietbrink, Black Hills Energy

Friendship Home and the Nebraska Bankers Association. His involvement in HBAL consists of Parade of Homes committee, member of the Board of Directors, volunteer for Santa Cop, HOMEPAC, Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Board and various other activities. Perry is married to Jennifer and has two sons, Coben (11 years) and Caiden (8 years). He earned his undergraduate degree in finance from the University of Nebraska, a masters in business administration from National University, and a graduate degree in banking from the University of Colorado. Perry believes strongly in the growth and benefits of a healthy housing and construction industry. Perry enjoys reading, golf, soccer and spending time with his family.

Secretary Lori Wellman Lincoln Cabinet Lori grew up in Sidney, Nebraska and attended the University of Nebraska at Kearney graduating with a four year degree in Kitchen & Bath Design. She worked in Ft. Collins, Colorado obtaining background in cabinetry construction and lighting design before moving to Lincoln where she has worked at Lincoln Cabinet for 18 years. She is a CKD-Certified Kitchen Designer whose primary focus is in residential kitchen and bath remodeling. She works directly with her clients creating new spaces and general contracting projects through completion. Lori obtained her CGR-Certified Graduate Remodelor and CAPS-Certified Aging in Place Specialist designations in 2006. As a CGR she has broadened her scope of work to more than just kitchen and baths and often will work on first-floor remodels, additions and basement finishes. Through her experience in the industry and her design creativity she has “created a name” for herself in kitchen remodeling. She truly enjoys going through the process of redesigning spaces with homeowners to make them better. From start to finish, she is someone they can count on for guidance and who will look out for their best interests.

2015 HBAL Election of Officers She served as the Chair of the Remodelers Council in 2009 and 2010, on the HBAL Board since 2012 and on the Building Construction Advisory Board since 2010. As Remodelers Chair, she was active in educating members on the new EPA lead regulations. As Chair of the Remodelers Council Golf Committee for five years, she helped run a successful event, raising money for scholarships given to local high school seniors and SCC-Milford students. Lori has been an active member of HBAL, participating in community projects such as Santa Cop, Habitat for Humanity, Dolls vs. Wheels Toy Drive, Remodelers Council TP Run and Mitten Collection for local elementary schools. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband, Scot and their son, Orrin. She also loves golfing, traveling, spending time with friends and attending sporting events.

Treasurer Bob Bryant Bryant, Katt & Associates, P.C. Bob has been involved in the accounting business for over 40 years. Bryant, Katt & Associates has been a member since 1986. Bob owned Bryant Bookkeeping for 18 years and then merged into Larsen, Bryant & Associates, P.C. in 1988. They have a current staff of 15 Accountants. They specialize in local business accounting service and income tax preparation. Bob has been a member of HBAL for over 30 years and has served as Treasurer of HBAL for 10 years. Bob and his wife, Phillis, have been married for 46 years. They have four children, all active in Lincoln. Rob is an Allstate agent and investment broker; Jason is

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Builder Directors Jess Baker Wilderness Construction, Inc. Jess Baker founded Wilderness Construction in 2004 and has been building custom homes in Lincoln and the surrounding communities ever since. Jess is a Certified Green Professional and takes pride in building beautiful homes that are energy efficient and smartly designed to maximize sustainability. His success in business is a direct result of referrals from clients who say they appreciate his attention to detail and the relationships they form during the building process. Jess is a Nebraska native with a degree in Business Administration from UNL. He and his wife, Tracy, have two daughters, Hayden and Nash, and enjoy many outdoor family activities together.

Matt Karl MK Builders, Inc. Matt grew up in a small Nebraska town with strong family values and hard work ethics. After attending the University of Nebraska he has worked in advertising sales and construction. Eleven years ago MK Builders constructed their first home and has since grown across southeast Nebraska as a design/build construction company, focusing primarily on single-family custom construction. Matt and his wife, Laura, have two children, Tyson (4 years) and Kendall (2 months). He enjoys wakeboarding, snowboarding and muscle cars.

Marlene Stroup Schwinn Homes, LLC In June 2013, Marlene Stroup joined Schwinn Homes with sixteen years of experience in commercial architecture and interior design. Involved as the designer in such projects as South Ridge Village, Yankee Hill Business Center and Chantacleer Residences, she truly understands the construction culture. Since 2000, Marlene has also designed approximately 100 Schwinn Homes, including the incomparable home at 4733 Firebush Lane in the Preserve on Antelope Creek, The Heatherly Residence in Fremont, NE, the popular Newport collection and most recently the Cromwell House remodel at 10801 Cromwell Drive. Schwinn Homes has been a member of HBAL since 1982 and has been in the construction industry for over 36 years. Marlene and her husband, Mark, have three children, Logan (10 years), Gavin (6 years) and Layla (3 years). She enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. (continued on next page)

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2015 HBAL Election of Officers

Associate Directors Taylor Ashburn Union Bank & Trust Co. Taylor Ashburn is the Manager of the Construction Loan Department and the Residential Real Estate Lending Department for Union Bank and Trust Company. Union Bank has been a member of HBAL since 1989 and is proud to finance new homes in and around Lincoln. Taylor has been in banking for 13 years and is involved in several organizations, including Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach (Board Member), St. Michael Catholic Church, and the Lincoln Young Professionals Group. Taylor and his wife, Cara, have three children, Jonathan (6 years), Nicholas (3 years) and Cecilia (18 months). He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska and has been a resident of Lincoln his entire life. Growing up, he was exposed to the building industry by his uncle, Sam Manzitto, Sr. He has fond memories as a child of going to the Home & Garden Show, as well as touring the Parade of Homes. In his free time he enjoys golf, watching football and spending time with friends and family.

Ruth Hietbrink Black Hills Energy Ruth has been employed with Black Hills Energy since 1996. In 2012, she was promoted to Customer Relations Representative for Black Hills Energy and is the builder contact for the Black Hills Energy Southeast Nebraska residential territory, including Lincoln. Ruth has been an HBAL member for eleven years, serving as a member of HBAL’s Board of Directors, Remodelers Council, HBAL Golf Committee, Remodelers Golf Committee, Parade of Homes Committee, and participated in the Santa Cop Project. Ruth received the HBAL participation award in 2013. Ruth has participated in the Chili Cook Off for several years and won second place two years and third place last year. Ruth is the president of the Johnson County American Legion Auxiliary, Vice President of Southeast Nebraska District 13 of the auxiliary and is also an active member of the Sterling Community Association and Deer Creek Sod Busters. She organizes the annual Sterling Car Show, which helps fund the local SKILLS USA class. Ruth also serves on the Board of Directors for The Friendship Home of Lincoln. Ruth likes to do community service, garden, cook, decorate and spend time with friends. She says there is not much time to do these activities as she is attending SCC-Lincoln and will graduate in 2015 with a A.A.S. in Business, and as a Certified Event Planner.

Tim Kenny Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA) Tim Kenny has served as Executive Director of the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA) since 1994 and has held similar positions in Utah and Texas since 1987. He began his professional career as a CPA in an international firm of Certified Public Accountants. Later he was the Chief Financial

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Officer for a firm with homebuilding, real estate development and recreation/resort projects in Texas and Colorado. Kenny obtained his undergraduate degree in Accounting at the University of Texas at Austin and has completed public sector executive level training at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. Kenny is a longtime advocate of comprehensive development strategies. He brings to his work advocacy and interests in hunting, natural resources, homebuilding and community development. He served as a county planning commissioner and has a long and productive track record of collaborative work with Federal, State and Local agencies in all aspects of community development and finance. Kenny has been an active member of NAHB’s National Multifamily Board of Trustees, Housing Finance Committee and LIHTC Program Steering Committee. In addition, he is or has served as a member of the National Council of State Housing Agencies; Lincoln Public Schools Community Learning Centers Advisory Board; Nebraska Subprime Advisory Task Force; 10th Dist. Federal Reserve Bank Community Advisory Committee; Lincoln Rotary Club #14 Board of Directors; Board of Trustees and Finance Committee, Nebraska Chapter, Nature Conservancy; Summit County Utah Planning Commission and Nebraska Rural Development Commission.

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Sporting Clay Shoot

7th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot

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Sporting Clay Shoot

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Sporting Clay Shoot

Seventh Annual

Sporting Clay Shoot October 17, 2014

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Sporting Clay Shoot

Results Top Three Individual Winners

Wobble Trap Winner $50

First place • $100 Tim Dettmann Second place • $75 Gene Meyers Third place • $50 Scott Albertson

5-way tie

Deck of Cards Raffle Winner Crossbow

Jeff Taake

Half the Pot Winner $240

Larry Hans

Thank You! Thanks to everyone who came out to the Seventh Annual Sporting Clay Shoot. Proceeds from the event will benefit the educational and charitable projects of the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation.

BBQ Sponsors

Target & Ammo Sponsors

Lance Nelson, Steve Standley, Darren Kinney, Gene Meyers, Mike Watmore

Annie Oakley Winners $12 $10 $10 $10

Gene Meyers Russ Nowotny Steve Standley Steve Bartlett

Station Sponsors 84 Lumber • Hans Electric Action Plumbing & Heating Big Red Tire Pros • Frontier Bank Brester Construction, Inc. Gana Trucking & Excavating The Hoppe Law Firm JL Exteriors, Inc. • Millard Lumber Lincoln Laminating, Inc. Lincoln Winair Company Nebraska Furniture Mart Outdoor Solutions

Prize Sponsors Elite Station Sponsors LINCOLN

Christensen Lumber Co.

Cornhusker Bank Custom Countertop, Inc. Dworak Plumbing Earl Carter Lumber Co. Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co. Nebraska Title Co. Oak Creek Sporting Club

Committee Stephens & Smith Construction Co.

Volunteers Ruth Hietbrink • Delrae Hirschman Holly Benes • Stephanie Tonniges Ryan Good • Brady Yoder • Brian Lowery Brett Richert • Ed Lahmann

Kirk Bender, Chair Dick Mavis • Gary Reese Larry Hans • Mike Benker Mike Rezac • Shawn Stranathan Stephanie Ponce • Terry Kreifels Terry Kriz • Tim Hans • Jennie Korth

Raffle Prize Winners Stinger Elite LED Flashlight Travis Bennet, Wes True, Tom Brinkman, Stephen Noel Muddy Water Soft Gun Case Kurt Grosshans, Tom Larsen, Tim Gans, Ben Ochs, Aaron Virchow Cabela’s Digital Dehydrator Gene Kohmetscher Cabela’s Stainless Steel Tabletop Grill Bo Johnson Gamesaver Deluxe Vacuum Sealing System Don Helmkamp CanCooker Chad Christensen, Adam Kruger Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Brad Halliwill Nikon Binoculars Zach Heenan Moutrie Digital Game Camera w/ Tree Mount Noah Kellner Camping Chair Brian Buda Disposable Charcoal Grill Darren Kinney, Lance Nelson Milwaukee Drill & Drive Set Russ Nowatny, Riley Nolan Hitachi Framing Nailer John Jurgensmeier Round of Sporting Clays Brad Furby Jacket Tom Karel T-Shirt Ron Eisenbarth 17  Lincoln Business Builder

HBAL All Star Membership Drive

MEMBERSHIP PRIZES 1st Place Prize

$50 per new member recruited up to $500

2nd Place Prize

$40 per new member recruited up to $400

3rd Place Prize

$30 per new member recruited up to $300 Membership contest runs from January 1, 2014 to November 10, 2014. For complete rules, contact HBAL at 402-423-4225.

Bonus Prize

$100 for the first 10 members who recruit 10 new members

CURRENT STANDINGS 1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

Ruth Hietbrink

2-way tie for 2nd Place

22-way tie for 3rd Place

New Members: 3 x $50 = Potential prize winnings: $150

New Members: 2 x $40 = Potential prize winnings: $80 or $40 per winner

New Members: 1 x $30 = Potential prize winnings: $30 or $1.36 per winner

Andrew Will (1)

• Schneider Custom Homes

Jim Christo (2)

Mike Kinning (2)

Jo Lewis (1)

Mike Rezac (1)

John Hendricks (1)

Nate Krieser (1)

Austin McKillip (1)

• Deprez Custom Homes • Great Western Bank

Bo Jones (1)

• Wood Floors ‘R’ Us

Dan Kubr (1)

• Custom Scapes & Tree Removal, LLC

Donna Reis (1)

Lance Roach (1)

Greg Schwinn (1)

Lori Wellman (1)

James Lamb (1)

Lynn Kleeb (1)

Jeff Taake (1)

Mark Aksamit (1)

Jerry Maher (1)

Mary Kinning (1)

• Excel Construction Company, LLC • Premium Carpet Care, LLC • The Home Depot #3204 • Weddle and Sons Roofing • Landscape Curbing of Lincoln • Epp Concrete Construction, Inc. • Champion Windows • Energy Pro 2020 18  Lincoln Business Builder

• You’re The Boss • Olson Drafting & Design • Woods Building Solutions • Terry Quality Homes • Stevenson Electric, Inc.

• Synergy Homes, Inc. • Ruhlman Eilers Construction • Vasa Construction, Inc. • A4K Heating & Air

Pat Ohmberger (1)

• Goldenrod Homes

Royce Koehler (1) • Your Next Tire

Ruth Hietbrink (3)

• Leighton Homes • J-Tech Construction, Your Local Window Depot • Patrick Alan Homes

Steve Peregrine (1)

• Seward County Housing Corp.

Vladimir Oulianov (1)

• Old City Building Group

HBAL All Star Membership Drive

Husker Tickets Up for Grabs! To sweeten the membership prize pot, we have two Husker tickets to the November 22 football game against Minnesota up for grabs. The first member to bring in two new member applications with payment will receive the tickets. If they bring in three new members, they’ll also receive tickets to enter the Champions Club that day. As of press time, we still have not declared a winner.

Enhancing The Outdoors We specialize in hardscapes, water features, landscape design, installation, landscape lighting, and much more. 3301 West Denton Road • Lincoln, NE (402) 435-TREE Travis Friesen (402) 429-5973 travis@friesenlandscaping.com Dani Friesen (402) 430-6541 dani@friesenlandscaping.com

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Quick Action Needed to Prevent Mold

Almost Any Brick You Use Can Last for Hundreds of Years. So Be Particular.

Recent heavy rainfall has resulted in many wet homes and flooded basements, and the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) urges the public to take prompt action to prevent the growth of molds. “Molds are known to be allergens for some individuals and can exacerbate conditions such as asthma in others,” said Kathy King, an Environmental Health Specialist with LLCHD. “Visible molds in buildings also are defined as a nuisance condition under City Code.” King recommends that property owners take the following steps: • Immediately identify the cause of the flooding, and remedy it as soon as possible. Repair leaky roofs, non-functional sump pumps or burst pipes. If you rent your home, notify the landlord or management company as soon as possible. • Use a wet vac to remove standing water from floors and carpeting. Remove furniture and personal items so that the entire floor can be dried. • Carpets may be cleaned, but padding must often be discarded if it cannot be fully dried within 48 hours of the event. • Personal items that cannot be cleaned and/or dried within 48 hours may have to be discarded. Water damage restoration professionals may be able to help. • Use fans and dehumidifiers to aid the drying process. Relative humidity in the home should be maintained between 30 to 50%. • Moldy areas on hard surfaces can be removed with warm water and detergent. • HVAC equipment and appliances such as water heaters, that have been submerged in flood waters should be inspected by a licensed contractor before use. More information on flood clean up and mold is available at epa.gov/mold.

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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 nest of materials.

3705 S. Coddington Lincoln, NE 68522

(402) 477-6663

Face brick Paving brick Thin brik veneer Pool Coping Ceramic tile and marble Keystones Address & entry signs Brick mural & ornamentation Crushed landscape brick

4212 S. 133rd Street Omaha, NE 68137

(402) 330-2751

Unintended Consequences and Slower GDP Growth

Unintended Consequences and Slower GDP Growth Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., • GraphsandLaughs, LLC

Over the past 60 years GDP growth has been spectacular, averaging close to 4%/year with GDP doubling every 20 years. More recently, GDP growth has been lackluster, averaging about 2%/year since 2000. As a result, GDP now doubles every 35 years. In part this slowdown is due to the recession, slowing population growth and a lack of corporate investment in plant and equipment. These are temporary problems that should not be overblown. By contrast, those who believe in “Secular Stagnation” ascribe the recent GDP slowdown to the fact that our economy is mature, that our best days are behind us and that technology can no longer deliver like it has. While I think the notion of Secular Stagnation is bunk, our GDP growth of the last century or century and a half has been, without a doubt, artificially inflated. This is because we have ignored the “law of unintended consequences.” Every time we invent something new, more often than not, something unexpected goes wrong. Burning coal, which brought about the industrial revolution, badly fouled the air leading to the premature deaths of millions. The automobile helped usher in acid rain, gaining access to cheap sugar created tooth decay, working at computers all day is making us fat, asbestos causes lung cancer, antibiotics create super bugs, aerosol almost destroyed the ozone layer, leaded gasoline lead to lead-poisoning, chemical dumping and the burning of fossil fuels releases mercury into the air and from there, rainfall washes it into the ocean and into fish. And now we face the enormously expensive issue of global warming. (And don’t even ask about Dodd-Frank). My point is not that technological progress is bad. Quite the contrary, it’s great, but it’s not quite as great as we think because the negative consequences arising from it are never accounted

for. The premature death of a coral reef, the rise in skin cancer rates and the eutrophication of coastal waters - to give just a few examples- are ignored when calculating GDP. And these costs, along with the costs of remedying these damages are both large and unknown. Moreover, monies spent cleaning up the messes caused by technological progress actually make GDP bigger. Now that we are more aware of “unintended consequences” we may be less optimistic about the future. And GDP growth going forward may be slower than in the past, but this is not due to Secular Stagnation. It’s simply a sign of economic maturation along with a better awareness of our impact on the planet. Moreover, this realization should not cause us to give up on technological innovation. As a matter of fact, the only way to fix the problems mentioned above is with more technology. Genetically modified food is the only way we are going to feed the fast growing population of the planet and the impact of global warming and rising sea levels will only be mitigated with new building technologies and improved energy sources, even though they will undoubtedly cause unintended consequences. Compared to 10, 20 or 30 years ago, GDP growth appears to be slowing. Some of the reason is cyclical, but some is because our estimates of earlier GDP growth were excessive because we did not take into account the unintended consequences of new technologies. What is for sure is that if we stop designing and applying new technologies to solve problems, GDP growth will slow further. 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.

Eisenberg to Speak at HBAL Election Night Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. will be the guest speaker at HBAL’s Election Night on Monday, November 10. Eisenberg is a nationally acclaimed economist and public speaker specializing in making the arcana and minutia of economics fun, relevant and educational. Dr. Eisenberg earned a B.A. in economics with first class honors from McGill University in Montreal, as well as a Masters and Ph.D. in public administration from Syracuse University. Eisenberg, formerly a Senior Economist with the National Association of Home Builders in Washington, D.C., is a frequent speaker on topics including: economic forecasts, economic impact of industries such as homebuilding and tourism, consequences of government regulation, strategic business development and other current economic issues. He is the creator of the multifamily stock index (the first nationally recognized index to track the total return of public firms principally involved in the ownership and management of apartments), the author of more than eighty-five articles, serves on the Expert Advisory Board of Mortgage Market Guide and is a regular consultant to several large real estate professional associations, hedge funds and investment advisory groups. He has spoken to hundreds of business groups and associations, often as keynote speaker. Dr. Eisenberg has been invited to testify before lawmakers and is often asked to comment on proposed legislation. His research and opinions have been featured in Bloomberg, Business Week, Bureau of National Affairs, Forbes, Fortune, and many other publications. He is a regularly featured guest on cable news programs, talk and public radio, writes a syndicated column and authors a daily 70 word commentary on the economy that is available at www.econ70.com. His interests include keeping the rate of restoration of his 60 year old house ahead of the rate of deterioration and doting on his daughter. He loves ice hockey and talking economics with crowds large and small!

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Bob Nohavec Plumbing

420-1552

Service • Remodeling • New Construction Free Estimates Bob Nohavec, Master Plumber 3400 S. 6th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502

• Furniture • Flooring • Appliances • Electronics

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Your contracting solutions are just a phone call away.

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See our factory-trained Contractor Sales staff or call our Contract Appliance pros at: 800-776-5066

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Big Changes Coming for Water Heater Efficiency

Big Changes Coming for Water Heater Efficiency Are You Ready? New water heater efficiency standards that go into effect April 15, 2015 will require significant changes to the installation of residential water heaters – but just for those larger than 55 gallons in capacity. These mandates will require much higher Energy Factor (EF) ratings, making a huge impact on how larger water heaters are manufactured, distributed and installed. However, products manufactured before April 15 can still be bought and installed after the changeover date. There are many factors for homebuilders and remodelers to consider when deciding whether to spec these new water heaters. First is the cost: conventional, current minimumefficiency 60-gallon gas and electric water heaters are approximately $675-$1,500, while the new high-efficiency models are about $1,200-$2,450. New gas water heaters with a capacity of more than 55 gallons will need to be a condensing combustion design to meet the new efficiency requirements, which raises the EF from 0.55 to 0.75 for a 65-gallon model. This means you’ll need a dedicated electrical receptacle to power the exhaust fan and provide a means for condensate disposal. For venting, a dedicated line for combustion air via a lower temperature PVC pipe will typically exhaust through the wall rather than the roof with this design. Larger electric water heaters will need to be of a heatpump design to meet the efficiency requirements, which increases the EF from 0.88 to 1.98 for a 65-gallon model. Where a 3 feet x 3 feet closet was often the go-to location for installation for an electric water heater, these new appliances likely won’t fit into the same space. According to the Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Institute, heat-pump water heaters require installation in locations that remain in the 40º–90ºF range year-round and provide at least 1,000 cubic feet of surrounding air space. Because heat-pump water heaters remove heat from the house to heat the water, it’s better to install them in warmer areas of the country where the cooling effect of the heatpump will reduce the air conditioning load on the house. But even if your project needs an extra-large hot water supply, it doesn’t necessarily need these extra-large heaters, say energy advocates. Gary Klein, of Gary Klein and Associates says one alternative is to run new plumbing to two smaller water heaters (i.e., 40 gallons) at opposite sides of the home, bringing them closer to the point of use and conserving both water and energy by eliminating excess piping. For gas water heaters there may not be much of a benefit from purchasing two appliances, the installation of another gas line, and compliance with ventilation requirements. However, not only can the two electric water heaters fit in smaller spaces, there is no need to manage the cold

air expelled from the unit or for the design to account for proximity to fixtures to decrease heat loss in piping. Another alternative: the gas or electric tankless water heater. These units take up little space and can be mounted indoors in cabinets, under sinks, and in very close proximity to fixtures, using less energy than conventional water heaters. However, gas tankless water heaters may require a larger gas line and modifications to the vent pipe. Electric tankless models may require increasing the capacity of the electric service to the house. Hot water flow rate is limited by the size of the unit and measured in gallons per minute (GPM). Whole-house tankless hot water systems with up to 7.0 GPM can cost $600-$1,000. It’s important for installers to become familiar with the new rules and the technology options so that they can offer customers the best solutions for placement and capacity. Water heater manufacturers also provide detailed information on their websites to help builders and remodelers choose the best possible option for the home. For more information about this item, please contact Cai Owens at 800-368-5242 x8563 or via email at cowens@nahb.org.

Your Building Envelope Specialist!

• 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.

Contact Rick McConnell

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

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New Members | Renewals

Welcome New Members Stevenson Electric, Inc. Adam Stevenson

706 Everett Street, Firth, NE 68358 Phone: 402-741-0240 Fax: 402-741-0859 Email: stevensonelectric@hotmail.com Website: www.stevensonelectricinc.com Sponsor: Mary Kinning, Kinning Design Build, Inc.

Woods Building Solutions Rod Woods

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.*

616 S. Hutchins Avenue, York, NE 68467 Phone: 402-250-1666 Email: rod@rodwoods.com Sponsor: Lynn Kleeb, Galaxy Countertops Reason I joined HBAL: The National Home Show prompted it and my research makes me think it’s worthy. What I hope to get out of my membership: A master mind group in my industry. Contacts and ideas to expand my horizons. Desired areas of involvement: HOMEPAC, education and membership. Personal: Wife and three kids (12, 10 and 8 years ). We enjoy golf and water sports, and anything sports related!

Life is good when banking is simple. Stop by, call, or visit us online to learn more. 56th & South St.

CornhuskerBank.com

402-434-2265

* Not all mortgage loans qualify for the local servicing program. Please contact a mortgage lender for details.

Member FDIC

Thanks for Renewing Your Membership! (Please allow 60 days for names to appear on this list.) Absolute Kitchen & Bath, 10 years

Goings Homes, LLC, 18 years

Pella Products of Omaha & Lincoln, 42 years

American Electronics, Inc., 26 years

HBE Becker Meyer Love, C.P.A.’s, 12 years

Piccolo Electric, 26 years

American National Bank of Lincoln, 12 years

Home Real Estate, 63 years

Pioneer Overhead Door, Inc., 53 years

Becker Construction, Inc., 11 years

Industrial Services, Inc., 7 years

Pride Homes, 13 years

Brainard Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., 8 years

Jensen Well Co., 3 years

Ray’s Remodeling, 17 years

Krueger Development, 27 years

Re-Bath of Lincoln, 5 years

Lewis Homes, 12 years

Roof Tech, 11 years

Lincoln Concrete Specialists, 15 years

Security Fence, Inc., 7 years

Comfort Techs, Inc., 5 years

Lincoln Underground Sprinkler Systems, Inc., 27 years

Security First Bank, 9 years

Creative Landscaping, 10 years

Mann Customs, Inc., 39 years

Cummins Sprinkler, 26 years

May Custom Homes & Cabinets, Inc., 26 years

Brian Hester Heating & A/C, Inc., 13 years Bryant, Katt & Associates, P.C., 28 years Cameron Townhomes, LLC, 9 years

Custom Blinds and Design, 10 years D & R Development, 4 years Dahlman Horst Painting, Inc., 7 years DataQuick Title, 23 years Dworak Plumbing, 26 years

Midlands Duct Cleaning, 10 years Midwest Bank, 1 year MK Builders, Inc., 5 years Nebraska Bank of Commerce, 6 years

Ernie’s in Ceresco, 20 years

Nebraska Building Products, 59 years

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery, 20 years

Norman Plumbing, Inc., 3 years

Fireplace Center, 24 years

Outdoor Solutions, 8 years

Gana Trucking & Excavating, 14 years

PDI, Paul Daniels Interiors, 20 years

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Neemann & Sons, Inc., 7 years

Star City Heating & Cooling, 4 years Stearns Painting, Inc., 6 years Sterling Construction Corporation, 1 year Structural Component Systems, 26 years Structural Enterprises, Inc., 3 years Supreme Surface Countertops, 28 years Titan Machinery, 4 years Tomasek Homes, Inc., 8 years United Rentals, Inc., 28 years West Gate Bank, 22 years White Castle Roofing, 3 years Woods Bros. Realty, 62 years

Directory Changes | Cancellations

Directory Changes • Dustin Merry is a new affiliate member for Window Option Specialists. • New address for Spas Plus of Lincoln is 4013 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68510. • New phone number for Don Johnson Homes, Inc. is 402-817-3523. • New phone number for Brett Sundberg, West Gate Bank is 402-323-8968. • New address for Trademark Builders is 7941 S 97th Bay, Lincoln, NE 68526. • New email address for A1 Complete Ser vices, Inc. is dbayne@a1moldtesting.com. • Karsten Thurmond is the new principal contact for Titan Machiner y. Phone: 402-430-0429 Email: karsten.thurmond@titanmachinery.com. • New email address for Supreme Surface Countertops is supremesurfaces@supremesurfaces.com.

We are currently working on the 2015 HBAL Membership Directory If you have an update to the information listed in the HBAL Membership Directory, please be sure to let us know via email (info@hbal.org) or call the office at 402-423-4225. While you’re at it, send us a short description of our business and your logo to include in your online listing on www.HBAL.org. Keywords included in your description can help users searching for specific products or services.

• New address for Campbell’s Kitchen and Cabinets, Inc. is 4001 S. 8th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502. • Susan LaDuke is the new principal contact for Nebraska Land Title & Abstract. • Steve Bertrand is the new contact for Yankee Hill Brick & Tile Company. Phone: 402-432-6624. • New address for Stark Siding, Inc. is 1205 Autumn Road, Hickman, NE 68372.

Sorry to See You Go!

402.483.7575

If you see your company listed below, contact HBAL at 402-423-4225 to renew your membership TODAY!

Tremco Barrier Solutions

3133 S. 7th Street • Suite D

Fax 402.483.7577 info@pioneerprintinginc.com www.pioneerprintinginc.com 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.

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Building Permits Building Permits

City of Lincoln - 10 -Year Table

Jan. Feb. March April May June July Aug. Sept. YTD

SF 54 66 92 80 88 96 89 94 82 741

Jan. Feb. March April May June July August Sept. Total Avg. Cost

2005 TH 21 10 11 16 12 37 35 96 44 282

7 4 33 56 55 62 46 56 32 351

MF 0 4 4 4 4 20 70 26 48 180

SF 72 58 82 91 83 93 52 66 55 652

2006 TH 14 20 17 16 20 15 28 18 26 174

2007 Cost 87,400 314,300 1,283,155 539,511 818,301 481,374 728,615 807,215 558,017 5,617,888 16,005

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

MF 0 2 16 60 16 68 2 612 38 814

9 9 36 62 52 19 11 13 14 225

SF 40 35 59 61 65 67 59 37 45 468

2007 TH 8 4 40 70 39 17 28 2 2 210

2008 Cost 1,364,460 141,600 589,154 1,208,366 809,323 543,997 212,984 583,602 556,083 6,009,569 26,709

MF 4 12 112 66 0 64 0 2 0 260

SF 35 22 41 50 59 39 31 37 33 347

2008 TH 19 0 28 2 15 17 10 20 29 140

MF SF 6 11 4 29 2 30 2 30 4 38 10 60 2 35 0 37 0 39 30 309

2009 TH 14 2 14 14 28 4 10 14 26 126

2010 TH 7 18 6 8 19 6 18 6 10 98

MF SF 0 24 3 32 2 42 15 33 24 29 0 36 0 31 0 33 0 26 44 286

MF SF 2 22 60 26 8 42 0 28 0 39 4 34 0 38 2 35 10 31 86 295

2011 TH 0 0 10 26 14 18 12 21 8 109

MF 4 20 180 3 44 0 48 2 78 379

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

2 5 10 10 9 14 17 8 15 90

2009 Cost 52,000 125,240 206,900 198,413 183,000 297,872 554,070 244,470 407,066 2,269,031 25,211

6 3 11 19 9 12 15 11 15 101

2010 Cost 152,980 99,500 317,000 706,474 148,500 460,740 697,500 219,300 375,278 3,177,272 31,458

3 7 18 15 20 16 9 12 16 116

2011 Cost 80,100 178,700 452,005 908,366 340,080 603,388 248,618 478,200 1,011,333 4,300,790 37,076

2 5 10 11 20 7 10 9 13 87

SF 27 31 47 43 41 45 48 58 45 385

2012 TH 4 13 24 19 21 14 26 36 13 170

2012 Cost 43,500 107,786 691,458 600,931 723,945 224,812 414,975 545,217 595,111 3,947,735 45,376

MF 0 144 36 24 0 8 0 275 0 487

6 2 8 10 13 9 9 10 10 77

SF 24 34 46 69 58 68 83 60 49 491

2013 TH 2 4 9 18 20 8 29 41 2 133

MF 0 0 0 0 128 0 24 232 0 384

2013 Cost 422,000 33,000 357,600 212,603 776,408 379,500 264,975 300,579 314,515 3,061,180 39,756

SF 34 40 68 70 54 63 62 52 51 494

3 3 8 12 12 12 9 10 14 83

2014 TH 6 18 12 33 26 12 17 16 9 149

MF 51 6 16 51 0 0 115 198 69 506

2014 Cost 59,336 64,000 338,910 609,495 596,540 430,200 232,625 334,057 307,385 2,972,548 35,814

Remodeling Permits: Alterations

Jan. Feb. March April May June July August Sept. Total Avg. Cost

88 78 107 88 115 97 117 110 94 894

2007 Cost 1,163,863 909,207 1,280,089 1,031,776 1,578,971 736,760 1,258,848 1,138,598 1,070,733 10,168,845 11,375

81 76 89 82 79 76 77 92 83 735

2008 Cost 907,619 947,505 800,412 877,275 723,878 662,915 1,143,624 1,264,374 962,319 8,289,921 11,279

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

71 76 72 85 65 89 96 77 78 709

2009 2010 Cost # Cost 784,232 57 502,454 706,588 69 600,743 946,927 125 1,229,150 813,112 154 1,386,859 617,270 124 931,223 766,615 117 754,480 1,172,764 161 1,181,825 790,319 119 1,006,147 778,464 124 976,777 7,376,291 1,050 8,569,658 10,404 8,162

69 79 104 133 111 112 99 129 106 942

2011 Cost 988,395 893,584 900,086 1,292,245 946,242 819,225 1,104,259 1,032,748 928,466 8,905,250 9,454

81 69 96 96 123 110 109 114 84 882

2012 Cost 804,484 565,929 1,055,957 871,985 1,544,337 1,093,867 1,029,087 1,148,868 764,670 8,879,184 10,067

66 42 65 108 92 87 114 87 86 747

2013 Cost 751,024 702,668 1,000,016 1,158,054 605,739 784,050 1,331,940 883,068 1,248,723 8,465,282 11,332

90 87 93 110 98 93 103 86 87 847

2014 Cost 1,279,205 811,667 1,011,061 1,010,930 1,088,989 1,239,491 1,514,047 876,111 1,023,281 9,854,782 11,635

RAKE IN UP TO $6,000 IN SAVINGS. Example savings on a Silverado/Sierra 2500HD Crew Cab: UP TO

1,000 + 4,000 + 1,000 = 6,000

Private Offer1 for NAHB Members

National Fleet Purchase Program (FVX)2

GM Accessory Cash Allowance3,4

In potential value

A private offer that will boost your bottom line. As the exclusive automotive manufacturer of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), we’re pleased to extend to our association members a private offer1 of up to $500 toward the purchase or lease of most new GM vehicles. NAHB members who are business owners can now qualify for up to $1,000 and also add on incentives from the National Fleet Purchase Program2 and Business Choice3 to get the best value on vehicles that run your business. To get this offer, just visit your local dealer, choose an eligible GM vehicle, and present your NAHB proof of membership form. For private offer details, visit nahb.org/gm.

2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD

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1 Private offer amount varies by model. $500 offer for retail deliveries and up to $1,000 offer for fleet deliveries. Valid toward the purchase or lease of eligible 2013, 2014, and 2015 model-year vehicles. Customer must take delivery by 1/2/15. Not compatible with other private offers. Not valid on prior purchases. Compatible with many current incentives. Incentives are subject to change without notice. Excludes Buick Regal (2014); Chevrolet Corvette (2014), Sonic, Spark, SS, Volt; all Cadillac models. FAN number required. See dealer for complete details. 2 Offer eligible for non-CAP customers only through 12/31/14. See dealer for details. 3 To qualify, vehicle must be used in the day-to-day operation of the business and not solely for transportation purposes. Must provide proof of business. For complete program requirements, including information regarding offers, vehicles, equipment, options, warranties, and ordering, consult your dealer or visit gmbusinesschoice.com. Take delivery by 9/30/14. 4 Not valid with all offers. See dealer for details. Take delivery by 9/30/14. Amounts include parts and labor. ©2014 General Motors. All rights reserved.

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

PRST STD US POSTAGE PAID LINCOLN NE PERMIT NO 51

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

It’s your electricity. Own it.

It pays to build more energy-efficient homes. Just let us know where to send the check.

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.

HBAL Christmas Party

Featuring Magician Joe Cole Thursday, December 4, 2014 Hillcrest Country Club

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$1,000 CASH See page 5 for more information!

The 7” x 4.5” space above is available for an ad. For more information, please contact Jennie at 402-423-4225 or jennie@hbal.org.