Lincoln Business Builder (November 2015)

The LINCOLN BUSINESS BUILDER November 2015

Published monthly by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln

Vol. 52 No. 11

November General Membership Meeting & Election Night Monday, November 9

6:00 p.m. - Social • 7:00 p.m. - Dinner Home Buyer Bullies by Carol Smith

What do you say when your customer says he’s going to bomb your office? A new vehemence among purchasers has swept the home building industry. What’s caused this change in attitude and what can builders do to earn customer loyalty instead of threats?

Read more about Carol on page 19.

Nebraska Champions Club • 707 Stadium Drive Cost: $10 for HBAL Members or $20 for guests Save us a call and send your RSVP by November 6 to info@hbal.org or call 402-423-4225.

Santa Cop

November 21 8:00 a.m. ~ Until Completion Lincoln Northeast High School Shop 2635 N. 63rd Street Read more on page 4.

Also in this issue...

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• 2015 Membership Drive pages 6-9 • 2016 Election of Officers pages 10-12 • Sporting Clay Shoot Photos & Results pages 14-17

This Ad Space is Available $150 per issue Contact Jennie Korth at jennie@hbal.org or 402-423-4225 for more information.

OSave the Date O HBAL Christmas Party Friday, December 11, 2015

6:30 p.m. - Social • 7:30 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.

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Raffle

For $25, you receive a chance to win

$1,000 CASH Only 200 tickets will be available for purchase at the November 9th General Membership Meeting, HBAL Office, Remodelers Council Christmas Party 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

President’s Message November 2015 Vol. 52, No. 11

Contents President’s Message 3 Calendar of Events 4 Annual Coat Drive 4 Santa Cop Project 4 HBAL Educational Opportunities 5 Membership Drive 6-9 New Dues Structure 9 2016 HBAL Election of Officers 10-12 Member News 13 Sporting Clay Shoot 14-17 OSHA Update 18 Industry Expert in Customer Service to Speak at November Meeting, Educational Sessions 19 Young Building Professionals Council 21 REScheck Requirements 22 Improving GDP Growth 23 New Members 25 2016 Membership Directory 25 Renewals 25 Building Permits 26

President’s Message Mike May HBAL President HBAL had another successful Parade of Homes this fall and we were excited to add a Selfie Contest to the mix. The lucky winner was one of many who posted their photo in front of their favorite feature in a Parade entry. Looking back over the years of Parades, it’s fun to see how our promotion of the event has evolved from black and white newspaper ads to sharing it on social media.

On October 16, HBAL held its 8th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot to benefit the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation. We had 162 shooters and raised over $7,000--both record highs for the event. Thanks to all of the sponsors, participants and volunteers who helped make it a success!

We are looking forward to having Carol Smith from Home Address speak to our group at the November 9 General Membership Meeting. She will also be teaching two classes at HBAL the following day. The morning’s topic is Home Buyer Expectations, followed by Challenging Home Buyers in the afternoon. You can find the full description of these classes on page 5. I encourage you to take advantage of these learning opportunities.

As we approach the holiday season, let’s remember to take time and give thanks for all of life’s blessings.

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

The annual subscription rate is included with your membership dues.

Jennie Korth

Editor, Photographer, Design

HBAL Staff Michaela Harrison & Jennie Korth

Executive Committee

National Directors

Mike May, President Justin Johnson, President Elect Matt Kleinschmit, 1st Vice President Perry Haralson, 2nd Vice President Lori Wellman, CKD, CGR, CAPS, Secretary Bob Bryant, Treasurer Mike Kinning, Immediate Past President Roger Reynolds, Interim Exec. Vice President

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

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

Remodelers Council Mark Aksamit

Young Building Professionals Council

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

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

Matt Kinning

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Calendar of Events | Annual Coat Drive | Santa Cop Project

Calendar of Events Nov. 4

Remodelers Council Meeting The Bridges Behavioral Health • 721 K Street 11:30 a.m. • $10 per person

Nov. 5

HBAL Membership Drive HBAL • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C

Nov. 9

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

Nov. 10

Home Buyer Expectations - Define, Align & Reinforce HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $60 for HBAL Members, $120 for non-members

Nov. 10

Challenging Home Buyers - From Picky to Predator y HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. $60 for HBAL Members, $120 for non-members

Nov. 12

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

Nov. 21

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

HBAL’s Toys for Santa Cop Project Saturday, November 21, 2015 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

Nov. 26-27

Thanksgiving (Office Closed)

____ 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.

Annual Coat Drive

Name: _____________________________________

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.

Company: _________________________________

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

HBAL Educational Opportunities

Educational Opportunities Home Buyer Expectations Define, Align & Reinforce

Challenging Home Buyers From Picky to Predatory

Tuesday, November 10, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Cost: $60 for HBAL Members, $120 for non-members RSVP to info@hbal.org by November 6.

Tuesday, November 10, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Cost: $60 for HBAL Members, $120 for non-members RSVP to info@hbal.org by November 6.

In today’s competitive environment, securing a sale without overpromising your product, process, or service is challenging.

Meeting that challenge requires a forthright system that combines accurate information, diplomacy and subtle repetition. The front line personnel who apply this system need appropriate attitudes, skills and tools to bring realistic expectations to life for customers. This class shows how to develop the practices and documents to achieve these goals.

You strive to align expectations, deliver a complete and clean home and respond promptly to warranty issues. Yet you can still face serious problems with some homeowners due to situations outside of your control, unintentional errors, or the customers’ personalities. This class provides tips for successfully managing honest customers who’ve become angry, controlling unusual customer behaviors, and protecting your company from the rare but potentially dishonest customer.

Suggested Audience: Management and Front Line Personnel

Suggested Audience: Management and Front Line Personnel

Return this form to HBAL via

Fax: 402-423-4251

E-mail: info@hbal.org

Mail: HBAL 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C Lincoln, NE 68516

___ Home Buyer Expectations

HBAL’s 2015 Educational Opportunities are made possible thanks to

___ Challenging Home Buyers

Name__________________________________________ Company_______________________________________ Address_________________________________________ City____________________________________________ State______________________ Zip______________ Phone__________________________________________ E-mail__________________________________________ Payment must accompany registration (if applicable) in order to reserve a seat for you.

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Membership Drive

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RECRUITING PRIZES 1ST PLACE INDIVIDUAL YOUR CHOICE OF A SMART WATCH (UP TO $600 VALUE) OR $500 CASH

2ND PLACE INDIVIDUAL

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ONE-YEAR PASS CLUB AT JET SPLASH OR $400 CASH

YETI® TUNDRA 45 MARINE COOLER OR $300 CASH

1ST PLACE TEAM EACH TEAM MEMBER WILL RECEIVE FOUR DRINK TICKETS TO BE USED AT EITHER THE NOVEMBER GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON NOVEMBER 9 OR HBAL CHRISTMAS PARTY ON DECEMBER 11 (team member must have at least one new member to qualify)

TEAM WITH THE MOST RECRUITERS PRESENT DURING THE DRIVE (team member must have at least one new member to qualify)

TEAM WITH THE LEAST NEW MEMBERS BREAKFAST OFF THE DOLLAR MENU AT MCDONALDS (team member must have at least one new member to qualify)

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Membership Drive

NEW MEMBER INCENTIVE SHEET Join the Home Builders Association of Lincoln by 5:00 p.m. on November 5, 2015 and you will receive the following incentives:

Buy One, Get One: Purchase $500 to $2,000 on KFOR, KLMS, KZKX, KTGL, KFRX, KIBZ and get an equal number of commercials at no cost Valid: January 1, 2016 to February 29, 2016 Contact: Joy Patten • 402-325-7760

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10% off any signs purchased up to $1000 Expires: June 30, 2016 Contact: Signs Now • 402-441-9383 • 5555 S 48th Ste. B • Lincoln, NE

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20% off any Oakwood Industries Purchase, Exclusively at Contemporary Woods Furniture Expires: January 31, 2016 Contact: Adam McKee • 402-328-2800 • adam@contemporarywoods.com 4815 S. 14th St., Lincoln, NE

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Three Months of Online Advertising on www.HBAL.org Expires: December 31, 2015 Contact: Jennie Korth • 402-423-4225 • jennie@hbal.org

VALUE $100

HBAL One FREE Quarter Page Ad in the Lincoln Business Builder for One Month Expires: December 20, 2015 Contact: Jennie Korth • 402-423-4225 • jennie@hbal.org

VALUE $67

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8:00 am - 10:00 am

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10:00 am - Noon

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Andrew Schellpeper Delrae Hirschman Eric Hoke Greg Shinaut Jenny Samek Jess Baker John Adcock Rick Krueger Shawn Stranathan

Bob Ruskamp Denny Van Horn Greg Schwinn Hayley Lane Ken Jones Lori Wellman Marlene Stroup Taylor Ashburn

Bill Richter Dan Kubr Herb Reese Jo Lewis John Hoppe, Jr. Sam Manzitto Tom Trainor

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WANT TO JOIN A TEAM? CONTACT JENNIE KORTH AT JENNIE@HBAL.ORG OR 402-423-4225 FOR MORE INFORMATION!

$ RECRUITING PHOTOS $ Congratulations to Erin Magnussen, Reese Construction, who submitted 44 photos for our recruiting contest. Because of her efforts, she received $40 cash!!

Thanks to everyone who submitted photos!

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Membership Drive | New Dues Structure

SPECIAL THANKS TO THESE HBAL MEMBERS! New Member Incentive Providers

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AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP DRIVE CONTEST Sign up your employees as affiliate members during the 2015 Membership Drive for just $60 $50 each and you’ll both be entered to win one of the following prizes!

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DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS READY TO JOIN HBAL? Find the Membership Drive Application and New Member Incentives at

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New Dues Structure!

The Home Builders Association of Lincoln is excited to offer lower dues effective October 1, 2015!

New Member Goodie Bags & Recruiting Prize Box Briggs, Inc. of Lincoln Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery HomeServices Lending, LLC Home Real Estate Midwest Bank Millard Lumber, Inc. Nebraska Title Co.

NIFA Security First Bank Union Agency Union Bank & Trust Union Title Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Woods Bros. Realty

Builder $350 Associate $250 Affiliate $60 Remodelers Council $75 Even though there has been a reduction in dues, HBAL will continue to serve its members with a high level of service and commitment. If you have any questions regarding the reduced dues amount, please feel free to contact the HBAL office at 402-423-4225.

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2016 HBAL Election of Officers

2016 HBAL Election of Officers Ballot No. 1 First Vice President Bo Jones, Tru-Built Construction Second Vice President Perry Haralson, Cornhusker Bank Secretary Lori Wellman, Lincoln Cabinet Treasurer Bob Bryant, Bryant, Katt & Associates, P.C. All of the above positions are for one-year terms.

Nothing in the bylaws prevents anyone from standing for re-election.

1st Vice President Bo Jones, Tru-Built Construction

Bo grew up in Lincoln attending East High School then graduating from UNL with a degree in Business Administration. Bo and his partner Steve Powell joined forces in 1999 forming Tru-Built Construction.

Starting out doing small projects around class schedules, Tru-Built has grown into a design/build team that manages residential and commercial projects including remodel, new construction and rental properties. Bo oversees the residential division of Tru-Built while Steve oversees the commercial projects.

Bo has been married to his wife Amber since 2002 and they have two children. A 9-year-old daughter Taylor and 7-year-old son Brody. In his free time Bo enjoys hanging out with friends and family, hunting and working on old cars.

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 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 (12 years) and Caiden (9 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.

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Ballot No. 2 Builder Directors

Jerry Maher, Maher Custom Homes Stephanie Ponce, Third Generation Builder Denny Van Horn, Van Horn Family Building Co.

Associate Directors

Mark Aksamit, Window Option Specialists Brett Sundberg, West Gate Bank Ken Svoboda, Ray’s Lawn & Home Care

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.

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.

2016 HBAL Election of Officers

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 11 years. Bob and his wife, Phillis, have been married for 47 years. They have four children, all active in Lincoln. Rob is an Allstate agent and investment broker; Jason is an owner and CPA at Bryant, Katt & Associates; Mike is employed with Sysco; and Shannon works at HBE Becker Meyer Love, C.P.A.’s. They have sixteen grandchildren, and Bob is an avid golfer when not working or spending time with his grandchildren.

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Jerry and his wife, Lori, enjoy long motorcycle rides on their Harley, landscaping and spending time with their animals. Jerry spends his free time in the summer sponsoring, coaching and playing softball. He was inducted into the Nebraska Softball Hall of Fame in 2012.

Denny Van Horn, Van Horn Family Building Co.

A life-long Lincoln resident, Denny Van Horn founded Van Horn Family Building Co. four years ago with his wife Arlene and son and wife Andy and Michelle. The company is a recreation of the original company from the 1950’s and mid- 1960’s.

Denny retired from a career in public education after 35 years with Lincoln Public Schools as an industrial arts teacher, vocational curriculum administrator and associate superintendent for business and operations. After retirement, he worked for Trane helping school districts across the state implement energy conservation projects.

His association with HBAL dates back over 25 years as the LPS representative to HBAL and now as a builder member.

Denny and Arlene have been married 44 years and have a son Andy who lives in Lincoln and a daughter Amy who lives in Charlotte, NC. He enjoys golfing and fly fishing, but his number one thing to do is spend time with their eight grandchildren.

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2016 HBAL Election of Officers Stephanie Krueger-Ponce, Third Generation Builder

Stephanie went to Union College where she studied business marketing and management. She started building homes right out of college. Stephanie’s experience includes working for her father, Rick Krueger of Krueger Development prior to starting her own business. Stephanie is currently expanding into commercial building along with residential. Stephanie’s husband, Andy works for E & A Consulting. They have a 15-monthold daughter Emilia who is the real boss.

Associate Directors Mark Aksamit, Window Option Specialists

Mark was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska and has been in the building industry since 1983 and a member of HBAL since 1996. He is currently the Chair of the Remodelers Council and serves on the Board of Directors for HBAL. He is the chairman of the Santa Cops Project committee and is on the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Board. He is a life spike member and received the 2013 Associate of the Year Award as well as the 2014 President’s Award.

Mark is been married to his wife Tracy for 36 years and has two children, Natalie age 29 and Tim age 27. Mark is very active with his church and enjoys golfing fishing and all things Huskers.

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Ken Svoboda, Ray’s Lawn & Home Care

Ken and his family have operated Ray’s Lawn & Home Care in Lincoln for 50 years. Ken attended UNL in the Architecture program and upon returning to the family business, began the landscape division where he’s concentrated his creative design in both the commercial and residential markets. “I take great pride in designing a landscape that allows my customers a comfortable area to relax while helping maintain their home as an investment” Ken said.

Ken has been a member of HBAL for over 20 years and served on the Lincoln City Council for 8 years. He’s also serves on a variety of non-profit boards and commissions including Junior Achievement of Lincoln, LIBA, Willard Community Center and the Better Business Bureau of Lincoln. “Giving back to the community that has given me so many opportunities is very humbling and rewarding.”

Ken has two adult children and four granddaughters ranging in age from 6 to 15 years. He loves golf but finds little time to play, maybe in retirement like most others in the homebuilding industry.

Brett Sundberg, West Gate Bank

Brett Sundberg is a loan officer for West Gate Bank with heavy involvement in residential construction. He began his career at West Gate Bank in 2011 after earning his degree in business administration and finance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

West Gate Bank has been a member of the Home Builders Association of Lincoln since 1992. Brett has been a member for the last two years and serves on the Young Building Professionals Council. Outside of West Gate Bank and HBAL, Brett volunteers for Junior Achievement.

Brett is a Lincoln, Nebraska native. He has been married to his wife, Jenny, for three years. In his spare time he enjoys golfing, being outdoors and spending time with his two golden retrievers.

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Sporting Clay Shoot

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Sporting Clay Shoot

Eighth Annual

Sporting Clay Shoot October 16, 2015

Oak Creek

Sporting Club

Thank You!

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Eighth 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 Sponsor

Elite Station Sponsors Christensen Lumber Co. Stephens & Smith Construction Co.

Station Sponsors 84 Lumber Action Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Big Red Tire Pros Frontier Bank Gana Trucking & Excavating Hans Electric, Inc. Lincoln Winair Company Millard Lumber Nebraska Furniture Mart Outdoor Solutions Sadoff Iron & Metal

LINCOLN

Prize Sponsors

Volunteers

Action Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Ruth Hietbrink • Delrae Hirschman Custom Countertop, Inc. Holly Benes • Justin Davison • Hayley Lane Dworak Plumbing Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co. Committee Nebraska Building Products Kirk Bender, Chair • Gary Reese • Larry Hans Nebraska Title Co. Mike Rezac • Shawn Stranathan Oak Creek Sporting Club Tall Tine Taxidermy Stephanie Ponce • Terry Kreifels • Terry Kriz Union Title Company Tim Hans • Jennie Korth

Special thanks to Culligan Water Conditioning for providing the bottled water.

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Sporting Clay Shoot

Results Top Three Individual Winners

Raffle Prize Winners

First place • $100 Erik Whitefoot Second place • $75 Gene Meyers Third place • $50 Tim Dettmann

Stinger Elite LED Flashlight Curt Evers, John Winterfeld, Nick Lovell, Travis Bennett

Deck of Cards Raffle Winner

Muddy Water Soft Gun Case Eric McMann, Ron Fricke

CZ USA 612 Pump Shotgun Allen Applegarth

Round of Sporting Clays Jack Christensen, Mark Bartolome, Randy Colton, Jason Christensen

Half the Pot Winner $210

Brady Yoder

Primos Bloodhunter Blood Trailing Spotlight Randy Wertz Black Diamond Cosmo Headlamp Dana Lillie Bushnell Back Track D-Tour Personal GPS Shawn Stranathan Hard Core Elite Blind Bag Tim Humm ScentLok Men’s Hunt N’ Hike Socks Jamison Hollstein, Jake Lane Cabela’s 3-Liter Deep Fryer Matt Stall Cabela’s Quiet Blind Heater/Cooker Wally Shotkoski Can Cooker Jr. Darren Brown Big Bear Silent Spin Seat Ryan Weller Bushnell Binoculars Gabe Bacon

UA Cold Gear Infrared Realtree Balaclava Tim Dettman UA Cold Gear Infrared Realtree Gloves Gene Meyers 12-Gauge Shotgun Cleaning Kit Terry Osborn Cabela’s 9X Electronic Muffs Doug Schmidt Food Saver Quick Marinating Canister Brian Buda Saber Advanced 2-Lens System Sunglasses Trevor Nickel Rigid 6 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac Trent Seibert Winlectric Sweatshirts Jackson Friesen, Justin Blake Yeti Colster Dillon Jasper Deere Hooded Sweatshirts Ken McVeigh, Brandon Stutzman Deere Stocking Caps Mike Hamilton, Dale Ocken, Steve Lanik, Kurt Grosshans Remote Control Cars Jake Jacobson, Mike Watmore, Kyle Flanigan European Mount from Tall Tine Taxidermy Don Montgomery

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OSHA Update

Job Safety and Health IT’S THE LAW! EMPLOYEES:

• You have the right to notify your employer or OSHA about workplace hazards. You may ask OSHA to keep your name confidential.

• You have the right to request an OSHA inspection if you believe that there are unsafe and unhealthful conditions in your workplace. You or your representative may participate in that inspection.

• You can file a complaint with OSHA within 30 days of retaliation or discrimination by your employer for making safety and health complaints or for exercising your rights under the OSH Act. • You have a right to see OSHA citations issued to your employer. Your employer must post the citations at or near the place of the alleged violation.

• Your employer must correct workplace hazards by the date indicated on the citation and must certify that these hazards have been reduced or eliminated.

• You have the right to copies of your medical records or records of your exposure to toxic and harmful substances or conditions.

• Your employer must post this notice in your workplace.

• You must comply with all occupational safety and health standards issued under the OSH Act that apply to your own actions and conduct on the job.

OSHA Agrees to Postpone Enforcement of the Confined Spaces Rule until Jan. 8 On October 2, the Occupation Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) announced its decision to delay enforcement of the new Confined Spaces in Construction Standard until January 8, 2016.

Though the ruling became effective August 3, OSHA has agreed to refrain from issuing citations to any employer that is making goodfaith efforts to comply with the standard.

This temporary enforcement policy applies to construction on single-family homes, duplexes and townhouses in federal jurisdictions, but does not include multi-unit apartment buildings. OSHA-approved state plan enforcement dates may vary; for more information visit osha.gov/dcsp/osp.

EMPLOYERS:

• You must furnish your employees a place of employment free from recognized hazards.

• You must comply with the occupational safety and health standards issued under the OSH Act. This free poster is available from OSHA or can be printed at https://www.osha.gov/Publications/poster.html.

Free assistance in identifying and correcting hazards or complying with standards is available to employers, without citation

or penalty, through OSHAsupported consultation programs in each state.

In Nebraska, contact: Eldon Diedrichs Nebraska Department of Labor Phone: (402) 471-4717 Email: eldon.diedrichs@nebraska.gov

1-800-321-OSHA www.osha.gov

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Digital Color Copies Digital Black & White Engineering Copies Personalized Service

Providing Offset Printing & Digital Services in Lincoln since 1980.

Industry Expert in Customer Service to Speak at November Meeting, Educational Sessions

Industry Expert in Customer Service to Speak at November Meeting, Educational Sessions Carol Smith, Home Address, is scheduled to speak at the November 9 General Membership Meeting (see front cover for details). In addition, she will hold two classes the following day at the HBAL office. For over 30 years Carol Smith has provided companies with practical insights and proven techniques that cut to the heart of any service issue.

When you hear a Carol Smith anecdote you think she has a microphone hidden in your office. When you see a form she developed or a letter she wrote, you wish she worked beside you. As you read one of her books, you know you’ve found a compatriot in the fight for business and customer loyalty.

Experience is a wonderful teacher and it is apparent from her first words that Carol Smith has experience–in warranty, construction, sales, and even mortgages. Her 40 years of working with customers are immediately apparent in her realistic and practical approach to customer relations. Having worked herself in each of these areas qualifies her to be recognized by four countries as the leading expert on customer service in the home building profession.

A much sought-after and revered speaker, Carol has presented hundreds of educational programs to builders and associates in the US, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia both privately and through their professional associations. She has been a featured speaker at the annual International Builders Show every year since 1986.

Over the years the National Association of Home Builders (U.S.) has published all of Carol’s books on customer service. Published by builderbooks.com in Washington D.C. the titles include-• Beyond Warranty: Building Your Referral Business • Customer Service for Home Builders (2nd edition) • Homeowner Manual TEMPLATE (2nd edition) • BUILDING YOUR HOME: An Insider’s Guide (2nd edition) • Meetings with Clients: A Self-Study Guide • Dear Homeowner: a Book of Customer Service Letters • Warranty Service for Home Builders (2nd edition) • Customer Relations Handbook for Builders, Volumes I & II • The Positive Walk Through She’s also written hundreds of articles for industry periodicals and association publications including Custom Home Magazine, Builders Management Journal, Premier Homes, Building Homes and Profits, BUILDER, and Professional Builder magazines.

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Enhancing The Outdoors We specialize in waterfalls, flagstone patios, wood and composite decks.

(402) 435-TREE www.friesenlandscaping.com Travis Friesen (402) 429-5973 travis@friesenlandscaping.com 3301 West Denton Road • Lincoln, NE

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Young Building Professionals Council

Share the Joy

Give a Toy

It’s been a busy start to the fall season and with the Parade of Homes behind us, it’s time to start focusing on the year ahead. The YBP Committees will be meeting this month to start planning for 2016. If you are interested in becoming more involved in YBP, I encourage you to call the HBAL office and join one of our three committees.

The Young Building Professionals will be collecting new toys and books for local charitable organizations in time for Christmas. Items can be dropped off at the HBAL office during regular business hours or at any HBAL, Remodelers Council or YBP Event. Please contact the HBAL office at 402-423-4225 for more information.

Matt Kinning YBP President

As we enter into this holiday season, it’s easy to get caught up in the commotion. Let’s remember to take time to enjoy the little things that make us happy.

“Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.” YBP is giving you the opportunity to do something for others this holiday season with “Share the Joy, Give a Toy.” Donations can be dropped off at the HBAL office and will be delivered to local charitable organizations in December.

Progress Made on Community Crops Shed

Suggested Items Include Birth - 2 Years

8-11 Years

bath toys • blocks board books stacking toys stuffed animals soft squeeze balls plastic keys on rings play gyms • soft dolls blankets • musical toys

arts & crafts building & models electronic toys remote control vehicles board games sporting equipment

3-4 Years arts & crafts books (story & activity) dress-up / pretend play games and puzzles musical instruments outdoor toys riding toys

5-7 Years action figures construction toys dolls & accessories puzzles & brain teasers play sets • books

12-16 Years collectible dolls books • games MP3 players & radios sports equipment jewelry making kits journals make-up brush sets nail polish sets purses/cosmetic bags hair accessories hats/baseball caps Yo-Yo’s • backpacks Nerf items remote control vehicles

YBP on HBAL.org The Young Building Professionals Council is now online! Scan the QR code to see the latest news and to view a listing of YBP members.

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REScheck Requirements

REScheck Requirements The State of Nebraska requires Building & Safety to enforce the State’s Energy Code when a new dwelling is constructed or when an addition of conditioned space is added to a dwelling. Contractors are required to provide a REScheck certification that the project complies with the energy code. REScheck software makes it fast and easy for builders, designers and contractors to determine whether their project meets the requirements of the IECC or a number of state energy codes. REScheck also simplifies compliance determinations for building officials, plan checkers, and inspectors by allowing them to quickly determine if a low-rise residence meets the code.

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REScheck is appropriate for insulation and window trade-off calculations in residential detached one- and two-family buildings and multi-family buildings three stories or less in height above grade, such as apartments, condominiums, and townhouses.

REScheck works by performing a simple U-factor x Area (UA) calculation for each building assembly to determine the overall UA of a building. The UA that would result from a building conforming to the code requirements is compared against the UA for your building. If the total heat loss (represented as a UA) through the envelope of your building does not exceed the total heat loss from the same building conforming to the code, the software generates a report that declares your building is compliant with the code.

• Retaining Walls • Berms/Boulders • Firepits • Outdoor Kitchens • Commercial Snow Removal

Kurt Ramaekers, President

402.580.1805

www.miraclelandscapes.com

For more information on the REScheck software, visit:

www.energycodes.gov/rescheck There you will find the software user’s guide and a plan review quick reference guide under the technical support tab.

A helpful video can also be found on YouTube at

https://youtu.be/mD7Yxvpeq4A

At Norandex, we pride ourselves on the emphasis we place on customer service and satisfaction.

Each of our local branches is a fully stocked outlet with top name, top quality exterior building products. This means a builder can stop by, purchase and carry out many of the materials they need to beautifully finish the outside of a home.

Products like siding, windows, doors, roofing, decking and so much more.

And, should a order require delivery, we’ll have the right products, at the right place, right on time.

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Improving GDP Growth

Improving GDP Growth

Your Building Envelope Specialist!

Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. • GraphsandLaughs, LLC With our economy growing slowly for nearly a decade, it’s time to promote policies that will spur growth. While there are always the obvious ones such as reducing government regulation, improving K-12 education and offering investment tax credits to firms, the first two are at best long-term reclamation projects while the latter costs money, which is in short supply. Below are five suggestions, each of which costs little to no money, and collectively they can boost annual GDP growth by 20% to 25% per year or $80 billion annually.

Begin by lowering the US corporate tax rate of 35% closer to the average developed world rate of 20%. Our high rate pushes firms to exploit loopholes, encourages firms to keep foreign earnings abroad and promotes corporate inversions and foreign takeovers of US firms. Worse, it brings in little revenue. A lower rate would attract investment from abroad, boosting productivity. At the same time simplify the personal income tax system. It is complicated, unfair and inefficient.

At a minimum reduce marginal rates, widen the tax base and rid the code of some deductions. Plenty of studies show how this can be done while remaining revenue neutral.

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Next, pass trade reform. At present, US exporters face an average tariff rate of close to 7% and more importantly, a host of non-tariff barriers. As the world’s leader in services exports such as banking, insurance, music, movies and agricultural exports, increased trade is critical to growth. Moreover, the US generally has lower trade barriers than most other nations, so elimination of trade barriers is additionally beneficial. And due to the size and wealth of our market, other nations will be willing to make trade deals to get better access to it.

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

Something else to do; provide the Highway Trust Fund with a permanent source of sufficient revenue so that it is not perpetually in need of emergency monies from the general fund to remain solvent. Ideally raising the fuel tax, last increased to 18.4 cents/gallon in 1993, to eliminate this problem would be best, but nearly any source of dedicated revenue will do. As it is, we systematically underinvest in roads, bridges, tunnels and airports, yet these are precisely what establish conditions for long-run growth. Skimping on infrastructure is penny wise and pound foolish.

Local service for the life of your mortgage loan.

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Reduce the number of professions where licensing is required.

Over the past 40 years the number of professions that require licensing has risen from 10% to almost 30%. Licensing hits the poor hardest and erects barriers to entry for the less educated.

For health and safety reasons sure, but 163 days of training for a manicurist in Alabama - that’s clearly overkill.

Last but not least, get on with immigration reform! At a minimum, pass limited legislation where both parties are in agreement. Increase the number of H-1B visas that admit skilled foreigners. This will not depress wages of union workers and will increase the flow of human capital here.

The more talent we attract, the faster we grow. We are engaged in competition with other nations such as Canada, Britain, Germany and Australia for the most talented. There is no reason for us to be turning away highly educated individuals who wish to live here.

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

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New Members | 2016 Membership Directory | Renewals

Welcome New Members Decks Unlimited Dan Waters

3733 Holmes Park Road, Lincoln, NE 68506 Phone: 402-601-5091 Email: decksunlmtd@gmail.com Sponsor: Mike Kinning, Kinning Design Build, Inc.

Gordon Electric, Inc. Dustin Gordon

23701 Holdrege Street, Eagle, NE 68347 Phone: 402-760-2835 Email: dustinjames@hotmail.com Sponsor: Lance Nelson, Sound & Security Innovations

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

Alberts Painting, Inc., 4 years American Electronics, Inc., 27 years Anderson’s Tree Farms, 1 year Aqua Systems, 16 years Becker Construction, Inc., 12 years Beckman Foundations, Inc., 2 years Brainard Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., 9 years Brian Hester Heating & A/C, Inc., 14 years Bryant, Katt & Associates, P.C., 29 years Builders Achieving Excellence, Inc., 15 years Capital Overhead Door Co., 24 years Christine Clean, 1 year City Bank & Trust Co., 18 years Comfort Techs, Inc., 6 years

2537 Randolph Street, Lincoln, NE 68510 Phone: 402-435-3509 Cellular: 402-312-3882 Fax: 402-435-5881 Email: cwollan@u-stop.com

Custom Blinds and Design, 11 years

Sponsor: Justin Johnson, Hoppe Homes, LP

Home Real Estate, 64 years

Unico Group Chad Ideus

4435 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68510 Phone: 402-434-7200 Website: www.unicogroup.com Sponsor: Jim Crawford, Precast Products & Landscape Village

Cummins Sprinkler, 27 years Dworak Plumbing, 27 years Hoppe, Inc., 64 years Jensen Well Co., 4 years Krueger Development, 28 years Meza’s Services, 1 year Midlands Duct Cleaning, 11 years Midwest Bank, 2 years Nebraska Bank of Commerce, 7 years Nebraska Housing Resource, 10 years

We are currently working on the 2016 HBAL Membership Directory Home Builders Association of Lincoln, Nebraska

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Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide

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 your 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.

Oberg Drywall, Inc., 2 years PDI, Paul Daniels Interiors, 21 years Pioneer Overhead Door, Inc., 54 years Re-Bath of Lincoln, 6 years Renewal by Andersen, 8 years Ridgeline Builders, 1 year Security Fence, Inc., 8 years Stewart Title Co., 24 years Structural Component Systems, 27 years Structural Enterprises, Inc., 4 years United Rentals, Inc., 29 years Van Horn Family Building Co., 2 years West Gate Bank, 23 years Z & H Enterprises, 1 year

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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 72 58 82 91 83 93 52 66 55 652

Jan. Feb. March April May June July August Sept.

Total Avg. Cost

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

#

9 9 36 62 52 19 11 13 14 225

MF 0 2 16 60 16 68 2 612 38 814

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

2 5 10 10 9 14 17 8 15 90

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

SF 35 22 41 50 59 39 31 37 33 347

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

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

MF 6 4 2 2 4 10 2 0 0 30

Jan. Feb. 6,000,000 March April May June 5,000,000 July August Sept.

4,000,000 Total Avg. Cost

#

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

#

71 76 72 85 65 89 96 77 78 709

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

MF 0 3 2 15 24 0 0 0 0 44

SF 24 32 42 33 29 36 31 33 26 286

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

MF 2 60 8 0 0 4 0 2 10 86

SF 22 26 42 28 39 34 38 35 31 295

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

#

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

MF 0 144 36 24 0 8 0 275 0 487

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

#

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

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

MF 0 0 0 0 128 0 24 232 0 384

#

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

2015 TH MF 2 0 44 201 12 187 34 2 8 263 36 170 13 172 18 75 30 0 197 1,070

MF SF 51 36 5 33 0 58 51 57 0 55 0 69 115 65 198 54 65 47 485 474

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

#

4 2 15 8 14 14 11 9 14 91

2015 Cost 114,877 18,650 816,118 342,365 541,952 575,322 791,636 1,100,850 986,202 5,287,972 58,110

Remodeling Permits: Alterations

City of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 8 Year Table

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

Alterations

3,000,000

MF 4 20 180 3 44 0 48 2 78 379

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

Additions 7,000,000

SF 11 29 30 30 38 60 35 37 39 309

Single Family Permits (Jan. - Sep.)

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

#

71 71 89 103 94 123 97 76 94 818

2015 Cost 1,254,169 949,830 1,225,863 1,446,555 1,087,272 1,322,160 1,156,359 1,109,545 1,257,889 10,809,642 13,215

Total Townhomes & Multi Family Permits (Jan. - Sep.)

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400 7,000,000

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