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The LINCOLN BUSINESS BUILDER October 2010 Published monthly by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln Volume 47 No. 10

October General Membership Meeting

2011 Home & Garden Show

Monday, October 18, 2010

Contact the HBAL office at 423-4225 to reserve your booth today!

February 10-13

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

Speaker: Stephen C. Joel, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Lincoln Public Schools

You could win $$$!!

A native of Long Island, New York, with degrees from Doane College, UNL and Kansas State, Dr. Joel has extensive experience as a Superintendent in Kansas and Nebraska.

Prior to coming to Lincoln, Steve served for ten years as Superintendent in Grand Island and eight years in Beatrice. He is married to Linda and they have two children; Melissa is an accountant in Omaha, and Derrick teaches in Ankeny, Iowa.

Candidates Night Nebraska Champions Club

707 Stadium Drive • free parking in the Champions Club parking lot Cost - $20 per person (No shows will be billed) Send your RSVP by October 12 to info@hbal.org or call 423-4225.

President’s Message Upcoming Events HBAL Mailbox Dolls vs. Wheels Santa Cop Annual Coat Drive Member News Financial Column Building & Safety Employee of the Year Associate of the Year Award Step by Step OSHA 10 Hour Training Certified New Home Sales

HBAL will be awarding two lucky members (one Builder Member and one Associate Member) with a cash prize just for attending the General Membership Meeting. You must be present to win. If the person whose name is drawn is not present, the next meeting’s pot will increase by $25. The pot will increase by $25 at each meeting until won. Once the prize is awarded, it will start again at $50 at the following meeting.

Current Builder Jackpot: $100 Current Associate Jackpot: $175

Contents 3 4 4 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10-11 12 15

September General Membership Meeting Safety Rules & Regulations for Trucks, Pickups & Trailers Adult CPR/AED & Standard First Aid Directory Ad Space New Members Cancellations Directory Changes Renewals Fall Parade of Homes Sporting Clay Shoot 2010 NSHBA Eastern Nebraska Golf Outing Building Permit Update

16-17 19 19 20 22 22 23 23 24 26-27 28 30

Find the Frog!

Find this guy in the Lincoln Business Builder and be the third person to call HBAL (423-4225) with his location and your meal at the next General Membership Meeting is on us!

Congratulations to Dave Rainforth, SCC-Milford on finding the frog last month!

Note that once you win, you are not eligible for 12 months. If there is not a third caller, the prize will not be awarded.

President’s Message

October 2010 Vol. 47, No. 10

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.

Nadine Condello Jennie Korth

Publisher

Editor, Photographer, Design

Executive Committee

Mike Rezac, President Lois Hartzell, GMB, CGP, President Elect Dan Klein, Sr., 1st Vice President Perry Haralson, 2nd Vice President Dan Walker, Secretary Bob Bryant, Treasurer Mike Benker, GMB, CGR, CAPS, CGP, Immediate Past President Nadine S. Condello, Executive Vice President

Board of Directors

Tom Artz, Brad Becker, Eric Hoke, Justin Johnson, Mike Kinning, Matt Kleinschmit, Ken Koch, Mike May, Brock Peters, Chuck Pfenning, Ken Svoboda, Jeff White

President’s Message Mike Rezac, HBAL President Congratulations to the Remodelers Council of Lincoln for receiving an Integrity Award from the Better Business Bureau at the Cornhusker on September 9, 2010.

We have one of the best Councils in the entire country. And, as you know, things like that don’t just happen. It takes hard work by a lot of people who are willing to volunteer time and talents for the betterment of all.

Personally, I’d like to thank Chairperson Lori Pippitt and “All that’s the other past leaders for making us shine. I felt honored to missing is be included in the luncheon.

confidence.”

The headline of an article in the September 24 Omaha World Herald about their local housing market stated “All that’s missing is confidence.” That just about sums it up. House prices are reasonable, interest rates are unbelievably low, and yet many people are still waiting for the confidence to build or buy that next home. Now that the “experts” have declared the recession to be over, maybe our industry can start moving in the right direction again. It is painful to hear of recent layoffs, knowing that good quality construction workers are now looking for work or even changing career paths.

As we move into fall, I hope those of you who like to hunt will sign up for the HBAL Clay Shoot on October 14 at Oak Creek Sporting Club. It’s a lot of fun and good practice for hunting season.

Remodelers Council

Lori Pippitt, CKD, CGR, CAPS

National Directors

Green Building

National Life Directors

Green building is the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building’s life-cycle: from developing the site to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and deconstruction. This practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability and comfort.

Mike Benker, GMB, CGR, CAPS, CGP Steve Fulton Mike Goings, CGP Allen Barber, Alternate Lois Hartzell, GMB, CGP, Alternate Mike Rezac, Alternate Jim Christo, CGR, CGB, CGP, Joe Hampton, Duane Helmink, John Hoppe, Jr., Ward Fred Hoppe, Joe McKee, Robert Peterson, J. Greg Schwinn, Bob Stephens, Jerry Witthuhn

Past Presidents

Jerry Boyce, Rick Krueger, Dan Kubr, Donn Mann, Sam Manzitto, Roger Reynolds, CGR, CAPS, Greg Shinaut, CGP, Ken Westerhold

HBAL Staff

Kayla Harrison, Jennie Korth & Laure Husmann

Although new technologies are constantly being developed to complement current practices in creating greener structures, the common objective is that green buildings are designed to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment.

Keep looking! This guy does not count for the free meal at the next General Membership Meeting.

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Upcoming Events | HBAL Mailbox

Calendar of Events Oct. 3-10

Oct. 13

Fall Parade of Homes Weekdays 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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

Cost: Free Guidebooks are available in all homes.

Visit www.HBAL.org for an online tour.

Board of Directors 10:30 a.m.

HBAL Office

HBAL Holiday Party Join us for a

Murder Mystery December 3, 2010

6:30 p.m. - Social • 7:30 p.m. - Dinner

Hillcrest Country Club

Oct. 14

Sporting Clay Shoot

Oct. 18

General Membership Meeting 6:00 p.m. Social • 7:00 p.m. Dinner Nebraska Champions Club

Oct. 21

Safety Rules & Regulations for Trucks, Pickups & Trailers 12:00 p.m. Lunch • 12:30 p.m. Seminar Cost: $10 Cornhusker Bank (63rd & Hwy. 2)

Oct. 28

Lay Responder Adult CPR/AED and Standard First Aid 7:30 a.m. Registration • 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Class Cost: $70 Red Cross (220 Oakcreek Drive)

StoneS, BrickS, Stucco, & More 14981 Grover Street oMaha, ne 68144 phone:

9401 East “O” Street Cost: $35 per person

RSVP by November 24

HBAL Mailbox Home Builders Association of Lincoln On behalf of the games, and most importantly, the athletes, Thank You for your support in building the remainder of the awards stands at the last minute when another contractor had to pull out of the project.

The athletes had dignified awards ceremonies because of this, and it is greatly appreciated.

With gratitude, James Cabrera 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games Organizing Committee

402-510-1799

Baltazar@BaltazarSStoneSaleS.coM www.BaltazarSStoneSaleS.coM

Thanks again to everyone who made the Remodelers Council TP Drive a success!

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Dolls vs. Wheels | Santa Cop | Annual Coat Drive

HBAL’s Toys for Santa Cop Project

vs.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

8 a.m. ~ Until Completion Lincoln Northeast High School Shop 2635 N. 63rd Street

Once again, we are sponsoring our very successful Dolls of HBAL vs. Toys with Wheels. In 2009, we collected 109 dolls, 96 toys with wheels and 28 other gifts for girls and boys at Christmas.

This year, we are repeating the “Dolls of HBAL vs. Toys with Wheels” project in hopes of bringing joy to even more children. So, guys and gals, it’s time to shop ‘til you drop.

Let’s see if we can fill the HBAL office with shiny new toys.

Will we have more dolls or toys with wheels? Only Santa’s elves know the answer.

Note: When shopping for dolls, keep in mind ethnic dolls are a big hit with a lot of little girls

(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:

HBAL 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C Lincoln, NE 68516

The Dolls of HBAL vs.

Toys with Wheels Project _____ Yes, I’ll buy a doll and deliver it to you prior to December 15.

RSVP to 423-4225 or fax 423-4251

_____ Yes, I’ll buy a toy with wheels and deliver it to you prior to December 15.

____

I cannot attend, but here is my donation of $_____ to the Santa Cop Project.

_____ Yes, I’ll ask others to participate in The Dolls of HBAL vs. Toys with Wheels Project.

____

Yes, I will be there.

My guests:

____

No, I can’t attend.

Name:

Company:

_____ I would like to help deliver them. _____ No, I can’t help at this time.

Name: Company: Fax this form to 423-4251 or mail to HBAL, 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C, Lincoln, NE 68516

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

HBAL’s Annual Coat Drive It’s time again for HBAL’s Annual Coat Drive. Bring your coats, mittens, hats or other warm clothing or blankets to the HBAL office or the October 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.

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Member News

MEMBER NEWS Thinking of You...

Our sympathy goes to Eric Hoke, Eric’s Electric, Inc., and Fred Hoke, Developement Services Center-City of Lincoln and their family on the death of Eric’s mother and Fred’s wife, Charlotte Hoke, who passed away September 3.

Congratulations Kayla & John Harrison (HBAL/Harrison Roofing)

Our sympathy goes to Brenda and Daryl Deatherage, 3-D Electric Inc., on the death of Daryl’s mother, Wilma Deatherage, who passed away on August 20th.

BBB Integrity Awards Honor Ethical Business Practices

The Remodelers Council of Lincoln along with two members of HBAL received Better Business Bureau (BBB) Integrity Awards at an award ceremony at the Cornhusker Marriott on September 9th. These awards focus on demonstrated ethical business practices with key stakeholders including customers, employees and the community at large, rather than a company’s growth, profitability or popularity. The Integrity Award winners were chosen by an independent panel of business leaders and members of the academic community.

“The BBB Integrity Award Winners have shown that ethics and integrity are core values of their organization,” said Jim Hegarty, president and chief executive officer, of the Better Business Bureau serving Nebraska, South Dakota and southwest Iowa. “The 2010 BBB Integrity Award Winners join an elite group of organizations that realize dealing fairly and honestly with employees, customers and partners are central to profitability and growth.”

They are the proud parents of a baby girl

Kamryn Lynn 7 lbs. 11 oz. • 19-1/2 in.

Born September 23, 2010

Schaefer’s, Inc. and Nebraska Seamless, Inc., both longtime members of HBAL, were also awarded Integrity Awards at the event.

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Financial Column

Reaching Retirement--Now What?

By John Oestreich, Waddell & Reed

You’ve worked hard your whole life anticipating the day you could finally retire. Well, that day has arrived!

But with it comes the realization that you’ll need to carefully manage your assets so that your retirement savings will last.

Review your portfolio regularly

Traditional wisdom holds that retirees should value the safety of their principal above all else. For this reason, some people shift their investment portfolio to fixed-income investments, such as bonds and money market accounts, as they approach retirement.

The problem with this approach is that you’ll effectively lose purchasing power if the return on your investments doesn’t keep up with inflation.

While generally it makes sense for your portfolio to become progressively more conservative as you grow older, it may be wise to consider maintaining at least a portion of your portfolio in growth investments.

Spend wisely

Don’t assume that you’ll be able to live on the earnings generated by your investment portfolio and retirement accounts for the rest of your life. At some point, you’ll probably have to start drawing on the principal. But you’ll want to be careful not to spend too much too soon. This can be a great temptation, particularly early in retirement.

A good guideline is to make sure your annual withdrawal rate isn’t greater than 4% to 6% of your portfolio. (The appropriate percentage for you will depend on a number of factors, including the length of your payout period and your portfolio’s asset allocation.) Remember that if you whittle away your principal too quickly, you may not be able to earn enough on the remaining principal to carry you through the later years.

Understand your retirement plan distribution options

Most pension plans pay benefits in the form of an annuity. If you’re married you generally must choose between a higher retirement benefit paid over your lifetime, or a smaller benefit that continues to your spouse after your death. A financial professional can help you with this difficult, but important, decision.

Other employer retirement plans like 401(k)s typically don’t pay benefits as annuities; the distribution (and investment) options available to you may be limited. This may be important because if you’re trying to stretch your savings, you’ll want to withdraw money from your retirement accounts as slowly as possible. Doing so will conserve the

principal balance, and will also give those funds the chance to continue growing tax deferred during your retirement years.

Consider whether it makes sense to roll your employer retirement account into a traditional IRA. IRAs usually offer greater withdrawal flexibility than employer plans. A rollover to an IRA also allows you to consolidate your retirement assets.

Plan for required distributions

Keep in mind that you must generally begin taking minimum distributions from employer retirement plans and traditional IRAs when you reach age 70½, whether you need them or not. Plan to spend these dollars first in retirement.

If you own a Roth IRA, you aren’t required to take any distributions during your lifetime. Your funds can continue to grow tax deferred, and qualified distributions will be tax free. Because of these unique tax benefits, it generally makes sense to withdraw funds from a Roth IRA last.

Know your Social Security options

You’ll need to decide when to start receiving your Social Security retirement benefits. At normal retirement age (which varies from 65 to 67, depending on the year you were born), you can receive your full Social Security retirement benefit. You can elect to receive your Social Security retirement benefit as early as age 62, but if you begin receiving your benefit before your normal retirement age, your benefit will be reduced.

Conversely, if you delay retirement, you can increase your Social Security retirement benefit.

Some pension plans base your retirement benefit on your final average pay. If you work part time, your pension benefit may be reduced because your pay has gone down. Remember, too, that income from a job may affect the amount of Social Security retirement benefit you receive if you are under normal retirement age. But once you reach normal retirement age, you can earn as much as you want without affecting your Social Security retirement benefit.

Facing a shortfall

What if you’re nearing retirement and you determine that your retirement income may not be adequate to meet your retirement expenses? If retirement is just around the corner, you may need to drastically change your spending and saving habits.

Saving even a little money can really add up if you do it consistently and earn a reasonable rate of return. And by making permanent changes to your spending habits, you’ll find that your savings will last even longer.

Start by preparing a budget to see where your money is going. Here are some suggested ways to stretch your retirement dollars: • Refinance your home mortgage if interest rates have dropped since you obtained your loan, or reduce your housing expenses by moving to a less expensive home or apartment.

• Access the equity in your home. Use the proceeds from a second mort-

gage or home equity line of credit to pay off higher-interest-rate debts, or consider a reverse mortgage.

• Sell one of your cars if you have two. When your remaining car needs to be replaced, consider buying a used one.

• Transfer credit card balances from higher-interest cards to a low- or no-interest card, and then cancel the old accounts.

• Ask about insurance discounts and review your insurance needs (e.g., your need for life insurance may have lessened).

• Reduce discretionary expenses such as lunches and dinners out.

By planning carefully, investing wisely, and spending thoughtfully, you can increase the likelihood that your retirement will be a financially secure one.

This article is written by Forefield, Inc. but is provided by John W. Oestreich. It is meant to be used for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Please consult with your tax, legal and financial advisor prior to making financial decisions. ©2010 Forefield, Inc. All rights reserved.

Waddell & Reed and Forefield are not affiliated companies.

John W. Oestreich is a Managing Principal with Waddell & Reed in Lincoln, NE, and can be reached at 402-4847526. Waddell & Reed, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC.

Consider phasing

For many workers, the sudden change from employee to retiree can be a difficult one. Some employers, especially those in the public sector, have begun offering “phased retirement” plans to address this problem. Phased retirement generally allows you to continue working on a part-time basis--you benefit by having a smoother transition from full-time employment to retirement, and your employer benefits by retaining the services of a talented employee. Some phased retirement plans even allow you to access all or part of your pension benefit while you work part time.

Of course, to the extent you are able to support yourself with a salary, the less you’ll need to dip into your retirement savings. Another advantage of delaying full retirement is that you can continue to build tax-deferred funds in your IRA or employer-sponsored retirement plan. Keep in mind, though, that you may be required to start taking minimum distributions from your qualified retirement plan or traditional IRA once you reach age 70½, if you want to avoid harsh penalties.

If you do continue to work, make sure you understand the consequences.

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Building & Safety Employee of the Year

Nominations Wanted

Building & Safety Employee of the Year

Building & Safety Department Outstanding Employee

The Home Builders Association of Lincoln will present a plaque at the January 2011 General Membership meeting to an employee of the City of Lincoln Building & Safety Department. The employee shall have provided outstanding service, either in the field or at the counter, to assist a member of the association in keeping their project(s) on schedule.

1998

Dale Stertz

1999

Lana Tolbert

2000

Michele Williamson

2001

Mike Petersen

Please call or send in your nomination for this award to the HBAL office.

2002

Rick Dunn

2003

Ron Peery

2004

Wilma McCamley

2005

Gordon McGill

2006

Allen Gilbert

2007

Shawn Johnson

2008

Ray Paulson

2009

Steve Weiss

I nominate ___________________________________________, an employee of the City of Lincoln Building & Safety Department, to receive this annual award for outstanding service presented by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln. ___________________________________________ Name Return to HBAL Phone: 423-4225 • Fax: 423-4251 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C Lincoln, NE 68516

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Associate of the Year Award

Associate of the Year Award Send in your nomination by November 1

One Nomination Needed

Purpose The purpose of the “Associate of the Year” program is to recognize an outstanding Associate member of the association who has conducted themselves in an exemplary manner so as to bring credit to the building industry, community, and HBAL.

Eligibility Each nominee shall be an active Associate member of HBAL and must have been a member for a minimum of three years on January 1, 2010.

Deadline Submit your nomination by filling out the form on the back before November 1.

Mail or fax this form HBAL. If you need additional space, please attach a separate sheet of paper to the nominating form. From the nominations received, the winner of the award will be chosen by the selection committee.

Selection Committee

A single nomination assures the nominee’s consideration by the selection committee. Each nominee will be considered on the basis of the criteria, not on the number of nominations. Call EVP Nadine Condello at 423-4225 if you have any questions.

Past Associates of the Year Below is a list of past “Associate of the Year” winners. Their contributions have helped to make the Home Builders Association of Lincoln the vital organization it is today.

1983 - L.D. “Bud” Robinson

1996 - Dan Walker

1984 - Robert Gabriel

1997 - Lanny Ash

1985 - Robert Knuth

1998 - Jo Lewis

1986 - Jim Crawford

1999 - Ardy Mendenhall

The committee will have a minimum of five members. The committee shall consist of the President, President Elect, First Vice President, Immediate Past President and the 2009 “Associate of the Year,” Eric Hoke.

1987 - Vince Collura

Basis of Selection

1988 - Cheryl Haecker

The basis for selection shall include the following criteria: 1. Business conduct and experience (25 percent) 2. HBAL activities/involvement (50 percent) 3. Civic and volunteer activity (25 percent)

Presentation The 2010 “Associate of the Year” will receive a personal award at the installation meeting in January 2011. The presentation will be made by the outgoing President, Mike Rezac, or the previous “Associate of the Year” winner. The recipient’s name will be added to a permanent trophy on display at the HBAL office.

1989 - Robert Marshall 1990 - Larry Kness 1991 - Mike Stranathan 1992 - Duane Helmink

2000 - Bill Fuelling 2001 - Doug Porter 2002 - Doug Gates 2003 - Delrae Hirschman 2004 - Greg Shinaut 2005 - Connie Strohmyer 2006 - Mike Gray

1993 - Roger Reynolds

2007 - Perry Haralson

1994 - Ron Brooks

2008 - Bob Bryant

1995 - Paul Schaer

2009 - Eric Hoke

Associate of the Year Nomination Form Name ______________________________________Company ______________________________________________________ Nominee’s background: (Involvement in HBAL, business, community, etc.) ___________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ I nominate this Associate for the following reasons: ___________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signed _____________________________________ Home Builders Association of Lincoln • 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C • Lincoln, NE 68516 • or Fax to 423-4251

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Step by Step

Thank You!

Published by the Remodelers Council of Lincoln • October 2010

The Remodelers Council Golf Committee would like to thank the following people for volunteering at the tournament in August.

Jeff Sweney, Reese Construction, Inc.; Tom Hegarty, Factory Direct Appliance; Luann Kobza, Travis Barney, Eric Ebeler and Shannon Dohmen, Union Title Company; Sam Stoltz, Lincoln Winnelson Co.; Michele Williamson, Habitat for Humanity and Jenny Samek, Briggs, Inc. of Lincoln.

Chairperson’s Message

by Lori Pippitt

The seasons have begun to change, our days are shorter, our nights are getting cooler and leaves are starting to fall from the trees. Much like the leaves, interest rates for homes keep falling and are at record lows. Now is a great time to refinance, lower your payments and put that money back into a home renovation!

Many current owners are taking advantage of the tax credits and are replacing windows, doors and upgrading insulation. Others are reinvesting their equity into a master bathroom, kitchen or basement finishing project. Unfinished or needed home improvements are at the forefront of people’s minds and we can only hope their pocketbooks as well!

Mark your calendars for our next meeting on October 6. We will be having a quick lunch at Valentino’s on 35th and Holdrege followed by a tour of Keim Hall on East Campus. Keim Hall recently underwent two years of renovations, which earned them a Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design certification from the US Green Building Council. The green efforts on this project included diverting 81% of construction waste away from the landfill and 20% of materials used on the renovations were of recycled content!

Last month I was honored to attend the Better Business Bureau Integrity Award Luncheon. On behalf of the Lincoln Remodelers Council, I accepted the BBB Integrity Award. It is the integrity of what our association stands for and the reputations of how you, our members are serving the community, which won us this prestigious award! Give yourself a pat on the back!!!

October Meeting Lunch on your own at Valentino’s (35th & Holdrege)

followed by a tour of Keim Hall (East Campus)

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 11:30 a.m.

Please send your RSVP to info@hbal.org or call 423-4225 by Oct. 1 so we know how many tables to hold.

Get Involved If you are interested in being a Remodelers Council Officer, contact Nadine Condello at 423-4225 or Lori Pippitt at 475-0650.

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Attendees of the September Remodelers Council Meeting listen as Julie from The Palace Glass Co. explains how pieces of glass are cut and assembled into a beautiful window.

Step by Step

NAHB Concerned Over EPA’s Continued Use of Faulty Lead Rule Test Kits, Enforcement Plans The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has no plans to discontinue the use of the faulty lead paint test kits available, even though they indicate “false positives” of lead being present by 42-78% of the time, NAHB learned during an Aug. 25 meeting it called to discuss concerns about the implementation and enforcement of the lead paint rule.

The EPA has also released interim enforcement guidelines detailing how the agency plans to levy fines against remodelers and other contractors who run afoul of the Lead: Renovation, Repair, and Painting rule. The fines will range from $150 to $37,500 per violation per day, depending upon the severity of the infraction, the EPA said.

NAHB called the meeting — the latest in a series the association has held with the agency and other industry groups throughout the year — so that the EPA could provide updates on the lead paint rule and give industry representatives an opportunity to air concerns about its implementation and enforcement.

Under the rule, which went into effect on April 22, remodelers and other contractors who work in housing and child-occupied facilities built before 1978 are required to undergo training and certification in order to work in the homes and must employ lead-safe work practices unless the homes are tested and found to be free of any lead paint. About 78 million homes are subject to the new EPA regulation.

During the meeting, EPA officials confirmed that second-generation and more reliable test kits would not be available on Sept. 1, as originally planned. The agency said that none of the new test kits reviewed was able to pass the “false positive” requirement indicating the presence of lead and did not know when more accurate kits would become available.

NAHB indicated its concern that the use of the three currently recognized and inaccurate test kits will continue to raise the cost of renovation and repair for home owners as remodelers employ leadsafe work practices even though lead may not be present.

As posted on the EPA website, the inaccurate kits will remain in use until new kits that meet both the EPA’s negative and positive response criteria are introduced.

EPA Training Continues to Fall Short The EPA reported that 449,000 remodelers and contractors had been trained under the lead rule as of mid-August and that 53,000 firms have been certified. However, EPA officials indicated that they were concerned about the low number of firms that had been certified to date and about contractors’ confusion about the individual training and firm certification requirements needed to work in pre-1978 homes.

The EPA has continued to receive applications for new lead rule training providers, with more than 200 in the pipeline for review.

Currently, about 315 training providers have been approved by the EPA, including 15 online providers.

However, EPA officials also told meeting participants that they are investigating the accuracy of some of the training being provided. For example, one trainer was continuing to teach remodelers about the viability of the opt-out rule — where home owners could sign a waiver under certain circumstances. The opt-out rule expired on July 6.

The EPA has requested that remodelers contact the National Lead Information Center at 800-424-5323 with any complaints or concerns about lead rule training so that the agency can correct any problems.

In response to NAHB concerns that Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) general work site safety regulations may conflict with lead-safe work practices — for example, slipping hazards while using plastic sheeting — EPA representatives said OSHA has reviewed the rule and, while not noting conflicts in the regulations, has suggested changes to the training material. These changes will be incorporated when EPA updates its training material, the officials said.

OSHA offices with questions about safety under the lead rule and OSHA inspections.

EPA Enforcement Procedures Not Finalized EPA officials have released a interim enforcement plan detailing the fines it will levy against contractors for violating the lead rule.

The nature of the offense; the contractor’s record, including previous offenses; and the contractor’s willingness to correct issues would all be factored into the severity of the fine, officials said.

EPA officials also said that some regional offices are investigating enforcement actions against remodelers after receiving tips on potential violations.

In addition, building officials in some jurisdictions have begun to deny permits to firms that have been unable to provide proof that they earned the proper certification under the rule.

The EPA is “encouraging people to ask questions, but not necessarily deny permits.” said the EPA’s Michelle Price.

Ten states have adopted the lead rule and have assumed implementation and enforcement responsibilities, with Georgia, Rhode Island and Massachusetts the most recent ones to implement the regulation.

Most of the states have instituted identical requirements of the federal rule, but some — such as Rhode Island, which plans to require clearance testing for completed remodeling projects in homes that test positive for lead — may enforce stricter rules and levy larger certification fees.

In Minnesota, contractors must show proof of EPA lead paint certification before renewing their business licenses.

NAHB will continue to monitor the implementation and enforcement of the lead paint rule and keep members apprised.

For more information on the lead paint rule, visit www.nahb.org/ leadpaint; or e-mail Matt Watkins at NAHB, or call him at 800-3685242 x8327.

WasteCap Nebraska Forms Partnership to Offer Free Mercury Thermostat Recycling In partnership with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS) & the Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC), WasteCap Nebraska has begun to collect mercury-switch thermostats for safe disposal at their location on 285 South 68th Street Place, Suite 540, in Lincoln. Intact, mercury-containing thermostats are accepted at no charge (FREE). No digital units are accepted.

Note: thermostats can also be dropped off at the HBAL Office at 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C.

Until then, remodelers are urged to contact their regional EPA or

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OSHA 10 Hour Training

HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF LINCOLN

OSHA 10 Hour Training December 7 & 8, 2010

SCC Lincoln Continuing Education Center 301 South 68th Street Place, Lincoln, NE Tuesday, December 7 • 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Wednesday, December 8 • 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

This 10-hour course follows the OSHA requirements for certification.

Important Information regarding cost:

Goals:

• Help your company comply with OSHA Health & Safety requirements • Improve the safety culture and practice in the worksite • Reduce work related injuries & increase employee awareness • Decrease worker comp claims, both number and dollar • Decrease employee turnover and training costs for new employees

Topics will include:

• Introduction to OSHA with Four High Hazards • Trench and Excavation Safety • Confined Space • Personal Protective Equipment • Electrical Safety • Health Hazards in Construction • Fall Protection • Hand and Power Tools • Scaffolds • Ladders and Stairways

HBAL has applied for a grant to cover the cost of the training. We will know if our request was approved by November 1, 2010. If approved, the OSHA 10 Hour training will be free for HBAL members. If the grant is not approved, the cost will be $145 per person for HBAL members and $175 per person for non-members. The class is limited to 25 people. Registrations will be taken on a firstcome first-serve basis, so get your reservation in as soon as possible. HBAL members will receive priority over non-members until October 1, 2010.

A $25 deposit is required to reserve a space. If the grant is accepted, you will be reimbursed this amount when you attend the session. If the grant is not accepted, it will be applied to the fee of $145 for HBAL members and $175 for non-members.

Class size limited to 25 people.

OSHA 10-Hour Training Registration Form

_____ HBAL Member: $145*

_____ Non-member: $175*

Name ____________________________________ Company _____________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________________________________ City ______________________________________ State _______ Zip _______________________________________ Phone _____________________________ Fax ____________________________ E-mail _______________________ Payment must accompany registration in order to reser ve a seat for you.

Check Enclosed_____ VISA / Mastercard___________________________ Exp. Date_______ Name on card______________________ Fax to 402-423-4251 • E-mail to info@hbal.org. • Mail to HBAL • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C • Lincoln, NE 68516 *Please see above information regarding grant application.

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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

A & D Auto-Truck Service

“Your Total Vehicle Service & Repair Center”

Special discount for HBAL Members!

10% discount on a service or repair First-time customers only.

“We Specialize in Fleet Service and Repair.”

Open: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Phone: 464-3211 5940 Colfax Avenue

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West Gate Bank is Lincoln’s Bank

for Mortgage and

Construction Loans

Scott Williamson

Susan Bredthauer

Adam Flanagan

Vice President Mortgage Lender 323-6521

Vice President Mortgage Lender 434-3473

Construction Lender 323-8968

Whether you’re building, buying, or refinancing, choose West Gate Bank for your home loan. Contact one of West Gate Bank’s experienced lenders or go to www.westgatebank.com to get started on your home loan today. www.westgatebank.com | 434-3456 | member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender

West Gate Bank

LincoLn’s Bank

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When it comes to cabinetry, Millard Lumber offers a vast and diverse selection. Whether it’s a color, finish, or look, Millard Lumber has the solution to any builder or contractors needs. Stop by our Design Center today for design assistance and free estimates. Millard Lumber also offers installation for all cabinets and hardware.

11200 N. 148th St., Waverly NE

402.786.3030

M-F 7:30am - 5pm

Certified New Home Sales

Unlock Your Sales Potential!

Certified New Home Sales

November 3-5, 2010 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

is NAHB ting n SCC Continuing Education Center discout fe es 301 S. 68th Street Place en stud mber, so Lincoln, NE e in Nov passing NAHB Members $375 $325 we’re ings on v a Non-member $425 $375 the s ou!! to y Earn 9 hrs. of CE Credit from the Nebraska Real Estate Commission (Course # 0601)

Cancellations: If you cancel within 24 hours of the class, you will forfeit $100 of your class fee.

Certified New Home Sales is approved for the following: Designation Credit: CSP, Master CSP Continuing Education Credit: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM

For more information, contact Jennie at 402-423-4225.

Shawn McGuire, GRI, CRS, CSP Sales Manager / Broker Celebrity Homes

My name is Shawn McGuire I am the Sales Manager / Broker of Celebrity Homes in Omaha, Nebraska. I have been both a Sales Representative and Manager for Celebrity Homes over the past 16 years.

Course Description Master the craft of successful selling. This professional-level course is designed for specialists in new home sales. You will gain a broad understanding of the home building business, discuss consumer psychology, and learn the advanced techniques used by real estate veterans for greeting, closing and overcoming objections.

As a graduate of this four-part course, you will be able to define and describe the: • Qualifications and characteristics of a new home salesperson • Differences between selling new homes and resale homes • Role of the Critical Path to Successful Selling in the new home sales environment • Basic steps of the builder’s decision making and development process • Basic construction features that benefit the home buyer • Builder’s marketing approach and the impact the new home salesperson has in the marketing process • Impact of consumer behavior on the new home selling process • Basic elements of effective communications in the selling environment • Importance of prospecting in searching for and qualifying potential buyers • Legal aspects of the real estate business and fair housing guidelines You will also gain the following skills: • Greeting and qualifying a prospective buyer • Using the area and community as selling point • Successfully demonstrating the product • Handling objections • Reducing the process to writing • Successful closing • Basic new home financing • Using follow-up systems to increase sales • Final walk-through and call-back procedures

Duties include: Recruiting & maintaining a cohesive sales force, continuous sales training, marketing and advertising, maintaining sales / loan processing / closing systems, and doing my best to represent my seller.

My hobbies include boating, bicycling, golf, and trying to keep my lawn mowed. I love to read anything associated with sales/marketing and, believe it or not, politics.

I have been married for 24 years to my wife Donna, and we have 3 children: Shayne who is attending Northwest Missouri State College / Kyle who is attending University of Nebraska at Kearney / Bridgette who is just learning how to drive.

Certified New Home Sales Registration Form _____ NAHB Member: $375

$325

Reg ist Dea ration Octo dline: ber 15

$375

_____ Non-member: $425

Name _________________________________________ Company ____________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ City ____________________________________________ State _________ Zip____________________________________________ Phone _________________________________ Fax ________________________________ E-mail __________________________ Bill Me (HBAL Members Only)_____

Check Enclosed_____

VISA / Mastercard______________________________

Exp. Date___________

Name on card____________________________

Fax to 402-423-4251 • E-mail to info@hbal.org. • Mail to HBAL • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C • Lincoln, NE 68516

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September General Membership Meeting

September General Membership Meeting Big Red Night HBAL President, Mike Rezac, with Speaker, Paul Meyers. Paul is the Associate Athletic Director for Development at UNL.

Thanks to PDI, Paul Daniels Interiors for sponsoring the meeting and providing the gift certificates won

by Roger Williams, Shine-a-Blind Nebraska and Randy Bouwens, Bouwen’s Plumbing. Pictured are Vicki Pierce, Emma Barborka and Kay Maxwell of PDI, Paul Daniels Interiors.

Spike Awards Spike Awards were presented to the following HBAL members (from left): John Hoppe, Jr., Hoppe, Inc./Signs Now, Fred Hoppe, Hoppe Homes, LP, Justin Johnson, Hoppe Homes, LP, Lois Hartzell, Vistar Homes, Inc., Erin Magnussen, Reese Construction, Inc., Tom Barrett, Barrett Remodeling, Inc., Ken Westerhold, K-West Construction, Roger Reynolds, Reynolds Design & Remodeling and Mike Rezac, Rezac Construction, Inc. 16 ď ´ Lincoln Business Builder

September General Membership Meeting

New Members

Sandy and Dominic Marino The Paper Puller, Inc

Jeff, Mary Kay and Matt Bielenberg Bielenberg Builders, Inc

Matt Bower (center), Bower Dr ywall, pictured with Jim Christo, Christo Design Build, Inc. and Mark Aksamit, Earl Carter Lumber Co.

Karsten Thurmond and Ryan Sieck, Titan Machiner y, pictured with Kirk Bender (center), Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc.

Long-time Member Honored Mike Rezac presented Lanny Ash with a special poster signed by his many HBAL friends and thanked him for his years of service. Lanny, pictured with his wife, JoAnne, retired from Nebraska Furniture Mart in July.

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www.murphytractor.com 18 ď ´ Lincoln Business Builder

Safety Rules & Regulations for Trucks, Pickups & Trailers | Adult CPR/AED & Standard First Aid

Safety Rules & Regulations for Trucks, Pickups & Trailers

Lay Responder Adult CPR/AED and Standard First Aid

Speaker: Investigator Jessica Kitchell

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Registration: 7:30 a.m.

Class: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Registration & Lunch: 12:00 p.m.

Seminar: 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Red Cross • Cornhusker Chapter Office 220 Oakcreek Drive

Carrier Enforcement Division, Nebraska State Patrol

(includes question & answer period)

Cornhusker Bank • Community Room 63rd & Hwy 2

$10 per person (includes lunch) DID YOU KNOW? • Fines and civil penalties can be as high as $500 per violation. Violations may compound on a daily basis.

• The driver may be ticketed and the owner of the vehicle may receive a civil penalty for safety violations.

• Vehicle and/or driver can be placed out of service with violations.

THINGS YOU WILL LEARN • Vehicle size limits • Commercial vehicle weight limits • Commercial vehicle licensing • Safety regulations • Commercial vehicle registration requirements

Attend this seminar and make sure you, your drivers and your vehicles are in compliance with the law.

Fax to 423-4251, call 423-4225 or e-mail info@hbal.org

$70 per person

(includes coffee/rolls & lunch)

THINGS YOU WILL LEARN • Recognizing and caring for injuries of sudden illnesses, including use of an AED, until advanced medical care can take over.

• Handling emergency situations, breathing and cardiac emergencies, adult CPR, basic disease transmission precautions, identifying and caring for life-threatening bleeding, sudden illness and injuries.

• How to use an AED for victims of sudden cardiac arrest.

Meets OSHA Guidelines for First Aid. Lay Responder CPR/AED certification is for 1 year.

First Aid certification is for 3 years.

Fax to 423-4251, call 423-4225 or e-mail info@hbal.org CPR, AED & First Aid - $70 per person Company: ______________________________ Name(s): _______________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________

Do Business with a Member...

Safety Rules & Regulations - $10 per person Company: ______________________________ Name(s): _______________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________

QUALITY P PROFESSIONAL P SERVICE 253 M Road Douglas NE 68344 402.432.1364 Matt 402.499.9607 Sandi

matt@larsenpaintinginc.com sandi@larsenpaintinginc.com www.larsenpaintinginc.com 19  Lincoln Business Builder

Directory Ad Space

DIRECTORY AD SPACE AVAILABLE There is space available in the 2011 Membership Directory.

This publication is distributed to all HBAL members (over 700 people).

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

Please contact HBAL no later than Monday, November 1 if you are interested in advertising.

2011 Membership Directory and Buyers Guide Directory Pricing

 Full Page (5" W x 8" H) ............................... $475  Half Page (5" W x 4" H) ............................... $250  Fourth Page (2-1/4” W x 3-3/4” H) ............ $125

N Reduew Ad R ced ates !!

 Use last year’s ad

 Ad enclosed (Check one)

 PDF File

 InDesign File

 Graphic file

 TIFF

 EPS If other format, please call Jennie to discuss compatibility and any extra charges to make the ad compatible.

File Name: _________________________________________________________________________ Fonts Used: ________________________________________________________________________ Please list all fonts used in your file and include a copy of both the printer and screen fonts on your disk.

File Names of Graphics Used: _______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Please include all graphic files on your disk. Graphics should be saved as TIFF or EPS files.

Company: __________________________________ Name: ______________________________________ Address: ___________________________________ City, State, Zip: ______________________________ Phone: ___________________ Fax: _______________________ E-mail: ____________________________

CONTACT JENNIE

BY NOVEMBER 1 TO ADVERTISE! Please return to: Home Builders Association of Lincoln 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516 Phone: 402.423.4225 Fax: 402.423.4251 info@hbal.org

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

So Be Particular.

Y

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

Builder and Banker?

You shouldn’t have to be both. Partner with Cornhusker Bank and get the financial tools you need.

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

• Latest construction market statistics to help you succeed • Local decisions on residential and commercial construction loans • Pre-sold, spec, lot, and development products Perry Haralson, Vice President 434-9337 • 11th & Cornhusker

• Mini-permanent and extended lock programs to help manage interest rate risk

Let’s talk about how you can build a more profitable business.

Mike Barrett, Vice President 434-2258 • 56th & South St.

www.CornhuskerBank.com

Member FDIC

Lumbermen’s has MOVED! Visit Our New Designer Showroom at

8655 Amber Hill Court

“Bringing Quality to Life”

ww.lumbermens.biz | ph: (402) 421-0948 | fax: (420) 421 0951 Serving builders and homeowners since 1932. © Lumbermen’s Brick & Supply. All Rights Reserved.

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New Members | New Member Spotlight | Cancellations

Welcome New Members Titan Machinery

Principal: Herb Wolkenhauer 6310 North 56th Street, Lincoln, NE 68504 Phone: 402-464-3711 Cell: 402-416-3149 Fax: 402-464-4722 Email: herb.wolkenhauer@titanmachinery.com Sponsor: Mike Rezac, Rezac Construction, Inc. Why I joined HBAL: Expand Titan Machinery’s visibility in the Lincoln community.

What I hope to get out of my membership: To get a better understanding of the Lincoln home construction market. A chance to network with contractors and find out their equipment needs.

Company Information: Titan Machinery is a full service CASE Construction dealership. We offer sales, rental, parts and service along with shortline products such as Pettibone Lifts, Stanley Hydraulic Tools, Atlas Copco, Felling Trailers and several machine attachments.

Bradley’s Seamless Gutters Principal: Brad Neverve

3000 O’Shea Drive, Lincoln, NE 68516 Phone: 402-580-6376 Email: sbnne@windstream.net Sponsor: Mike Goings, Goings Homes, Inc.

The Paper Puller, Inc.

Principal: Domenico Marino 1810 S. 38th Street, Lincoln, NE 68506 Phone: 402-489-7855 Email: sandy@thepaperpuller.com Affiliate: Antonio Marino, 402-580-2084 Sponsor: Jim Christo, Christo Design Build, Inc.

Innovations Siding and Windows Principal: Tony Nolan

5011 S. 16th Street, Suite 9, Lincoln, NE 68512 Phone: 402-423-8831 Email: innovationssiding@windstream.net Sponsor: Lois Hartzell, Vistar Homes, Inc.

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New Member Spotlight Name: Vicky Hundt Company: Detail by Design, LLC Position: Accredited Staging Professional Phone: 402-560-7000 Fax: 402-483-1117 Email: detailbydesignhs@gmail.com Company Information: We provide solutions to real estate professionals, builders and home owners with home staging services that will help our clients successfully market their homes.

History: I grew up in the Mississippi Delta and then moved to St. Louis. After school, I moved to Nebraska where I worked in clothing and bridal retail while raising five children. I received an accreditation for home staging in Chicago.

Favorite Books: Fields of Gold, The Help, any historical fiction books Favorite TV shows: HGTV Find Rewarding: The reaction on a client’s face when they see the transformation of their home Biggest challenge in life: Balancing kids, work and home What inspires you: My two granddaughters What did you want to be when you grew up? Hair stylist Pet Peeve: People who use bad grammar Favorite vacation spot: Lake of the Ozarks Greatest Hero: My grandmother Childhood fear: Spiders Spare time: Traveling, gardening and reading Family: Husband, Craig, four sons, one daughter and two granddaughters

Sorry to See You Go!

If you see your company listed below, contact HBAL at 423-4225 to renew your membership TODAY! Allstate Insurance – James Hardie Building Products Kris Rosenow Agency Jerry’s Electric, Inc. Bauer Contracting Kroger Landscapes Big C Construction Krueger Tile, Inc. Blue Ox Tree Service LeGrande Excavating BNL Plumbing, Inc. Lincoln Turf Brager Construction MB3 MPI Painting, Inc. Central Financial Services Marketing Firepower Colby Ridge Popcorn & Gifts Midtown Plumbing, Inc. Cool Concepts Midwest Lawn Care CSF Construction Patzel Contracting Crawford Plumbing Prime-Fallesen Development Deprez Custom Homes Professional Title & Escrow Drywall Masters Company EcoStar/Carlisle R & I Construction, Inc. Farmers National Company Rick Self State Farm Agency Firestone Sheetmetal Rindone, Inc. Four Seasons Landscapes Standard Iron Works Gena’s Finish Carpentry Stereo & Home Theatre Solutions Heartland Sunrooms & Additions Stewart Alley Concrete Helms Drywall Superior Construction, Inc. Husker Ready Mixed Concrete Tim’s Grading Ideus Drywall Transit Works JA Concrete Construction Vineyard Custom Masonry JL Johnson Construction Willnow Concrete

Directory Changes | Renewals

Directory Changes Due to the number of changes received for the new 2011 Directory, only significant changes are listed below. For the most up-to-date information, please visit www.hbal.org.

To ensure your company information is listed correctly in the new directory, please return your directory letter by November 1.

Address Changes: • New address for Hampton Enterprises, Inc. is 3701 Union Drive #100, Lincoln, NE 68516.

• New address for Cohawk New Horizons Drywall, Inc. is 542 Maple St. # 27, Burr, NE 68423, phone 402-848-2284.

• New address for MOEN, Inc. – Faucets & Sinks is 5216 Crown Point Avenue, Omaha, NE 68104.

• New address for Nissen’s Hardwood Floors, Inc. is 8989 SW 119th Street, Denton, NE 68339.

Phone Changes: • New phone number for Cameron Townhomes LLC is 402-420-1117.

• New phone number for Humm & Sons Poured Concrete is 402-782-2080.

Member Changes: • New primary contact at Mid-Alliance Insurance Associates, LLC is Tom Powell. Bob Marshall is now the affiliate contact.

• New primary contact at Nebraska Bank of Commerce is Wayne Kreikemeier, phone 402-420-8347.

• Dave Pool, Nebraska Bank of Commerce, is no longer an affiliate member.

• New primary contact at American National Bank is Kurt Grosshans.

• New primary contact at DuctMedic Air Duct Cleaning is Jeff Sneller.

• New primary contact at Culligan Water Conditioning is Brandon Sims.

• New primary contact at Centurion Stone, Stucco and EIFS is Jesse Simons.

• New primary contact at Athey Painting, Inc. is Robert Buck Athey.

• New primary contact at Star City Concrete Construction Co. is Jason Broders.

• New primary contact at KZKX is Christopher Michael, phone 402-325-7748.

• New primary contact at LincolnFirst Realty is Patrick Elgert.

• New primary contact at Midwest Steel Works, Inc. is Rob Ediger.

• New primary contact at NeighborWorks Lincoln is Mike Renken.

• New primary contact at Shotkoski and Associates is Jeff Benne.

• New primary contact at TooFast Supply is Roger Kontor.

• New primary contact at Union Title Company is AnDee Harris, phone 402-323-1862.

• New primary contact at Windstream is Roxanne Larson.

Thanks for Renewing Your Membership!

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

ABC Seamless House Siding, 21 years American Fence Company, 1 year Barrett Remodeling, Inc., 14 years Becker Construction, Inc., 7 years Bruce Schwartz Construction, 12 years Buhr Homes, Inc., 23 years Campbell’s Nurseries & Garden Center, 31 years Christensen Lumber Co., 4 years Cornhusker Bank, 20 years Custom Blinds and Design, 6 years Eric’s Electric, Inc., 9 years Hausmann Construction, 6 years HBE Becker Meyer Love, C.P.A.’s, 8 years Hickman Area Economic Development Association, 2 years Home Innovations Spas, Inc., 17 years KLKN-TV 8, 14 years Lincoln Concrete Specialists, 11 years Malibu Sunrooms & Outdoor Living, 3 years Midlands Duct Cleaning, 6 years Millard Lumber, Inc., 23 years Nebraska Seamless, Inc., 9 years Nebraska Bank of Commerce, 2 years NeighborWorks Lincoln, 3 years Nelson Contracting LLC, 2 years Oakview Homes, Inc., 13 years Raymond Contracting, Inc., 9 years Raynor Doors of Nebraska, 14 years Re-Bath of Lincoln, 1 year Schaaf Construction, 6 years Signature Homes, LLC, 1 year Skyline Homes Inc., 3 years Tomasek Homes Inc., 4 years United Rentals, Inc., 24 years

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Fall Parade of Homes

Saturday & Sundays: 1 - 6 p.m.

Weekdays: 6 - 8 p.m.

FREE ADMISSION

October 3-10, 2010 CARDWELL RESERVE

1. 1415 W. Cademon Circle Reserve Design, LLC

THE BRIDGES

THE WOODLANDS AT YANKEE HILL

20. 8903 S. 72nd Street SAK Corporation

2. 3040 W. Swale Road SOLD - YANKEE HILL Rezac ConstructionNOT OPENTOWNHOMES 21. 8667 Ridge Hollow Drive WHITETAIL RUN Cameron Townhomes LLC 3. 12800 SW Hunterhaven Road Gerlach Carpentry, Inc. GRAND TERRACE 22. 8001 Bellagio Drive RIDGE POINTE Prairie Home Builders, Inc. 4. 6709 S. Ridge Drive Smetter Custom Homes, Inc. HIDDEN VALLEY ESTATES 23. 7405 Hidden Valley Drive WILDERNESS HILLS Spring Valley Homes, Inc. th 5. 8900 S. 28 Street Timber Ridge Homes HERITAGE LAKES 6. 2737 Forest Avenue 24. 9600 Cotswold Lane Goings Homes, Inc. Ironwood Builders 7. 9514 Keystone Drive 25. 9635 Cotswold Lane Aspen Builders, Inc. Custom Design Homes, Inc. 8. 2801 Valley Stream Drive VINTAGE HEIGHTS Rybak Homes, LLC 26. 9701 Andre Circle th 9. 9625 S. 28 Street Rembolt Homes Great Plains Custom 27. 9615 Saint Gregory Circle Homes, LLC Nelson Construction & 10. 2820 Hoy Street SOLD Design Buhr Homes, Inc. NOT OPEN BOULDER RIDGE 11. 2830 Hoy Street 28. 6304 Boulder Ridge Court Buhr Homes, Inc. Schneider Custom Homes 12. 2920 Hoy Street 29. 6511 S. 86th Street Old City Homes, LLC R & D Custom Homes 13. 2911 Shadowbrook Drive Great Plains Custom HIMARK ESTATES Homes, LLC 30. 8933 Sandhills Court

PINE LAKE HEIGHTS

14. 8316 S. Tularosa Court Don Johnson Homes, Inc.

SILVER SPRINGS

32. 10139 Edgewater Lane South Shore Builders, LLC

ARBOR RIDGE, HICKMAN

17. 820 Autumn Parkway Rembolt Homes

VILLAGE GARDENS

18. 6052 Chartwell Lane Wilderness Construction, Inc.

THOMPSON CREEK

19. 7549 Kentwell Lane Stonybrook Homes, Inc.

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37. 8820 Blacksmith CourtSOLD - 43. 1701 NW 45th Street Prairie Home Builders Stonybrook Homes, Inc. NOT OPEN 38. 3104 Gunsmoke Drive 44. 1709 NW Flader Court Prairie Home Builders, Inc. Cherry Hill Construction, Inc.

RILEY ADDITION, WAVERLY

COUNTRY CLUB HEIGHTS, SEWARD

NORTHVIEW

HARTLAND HOMES SOUTHWEST

39. 9511 N. 143rd Street Neighbors Family Homes, Inc. 40. 2320 Northline Court Regal Building Systems, Inc.

STONE BRIDGE CREEK 41. 1724 Belford Street Vistar Homes, Inc.

OAK VALLEY ESTATES, RAYMOND 42. 3650 Oakview Blvd.

Ironwood Builders

45. 1228 Augusta Drive Goings Homes, Inc.

46. 1851 SW 27th Street Hartland Homes, Inc. 47. 2868 W. Arlington Street Hartland Homes, Inc.

WOODLAND VIEW

48. 3721 W. Rose Street Hausmann Construction Homes 49. 1940 SW 38th Street Hausmann Construction Homes

FIRETHORN TERRACE

GRAINGER HEIGHTS

16. 5111 New Castle Road Adams Custom Homes

PRAIRIE VILLAGE NORTH HUB HALL HEIGHTS

Lewis Homes

31. 3520 Firethorn Terrace Pride Homes

15. 7917 Palmilla Lane Craig Bauer Construction Co.

You must remove your shoes at these beautiful homes.

Guidebooks are available in all homes.

WATERFORD ESTATES HARRISON HEIGHTS 33. 8820 Garland Street Bugbee Homes

CEDAR COVE TOWNHOMES

34. 2332 Cedar Cove Road Cameron Townhomes, LLC

PRAIRIE VILLAGE

35. 2955 N. 90th Street Prairie Home Builders, Inc. 36. 2963 N. 90th Street Prairie Home Builders, Inc.

Home Builders Association of Lincoln 402.423.4225 • www.hbal.org

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FALL 2010

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Parade of Homes October 3-10, 2010 FREE event open to the Public!

Online Tour Development Partners

The developers who created Wilderness Ridge have debuted their latest development, Waterford Estates. Located between Holdrege and O Streets at 98th Street. Waterford Estates is one of Lincoln’s premier housing developments, with shopping, a golf course, I-80 access and a soon-to-be-built elementary school all nearby.

Pat Mooberry 402-430-7711 or Jeff Johnson 402-432-0756 WaterfordEstatesLincoln.com

Home Builders Association of Lincoln

Lincoln's Official Web Site Directory

Your Hometown Source For • House Beams • Columns • Brick Lintels • Joists & Deck • Miscellaneous Plate, Angle, Pipe & Tubing

APOLLO STEEL COMPANY Fabricating The Future of Nebraska

www.HomeRealEstate.com

7200 Amanda Road, Lincoln, NE 68507 Phone: 402-466-8587 • Fax: 402-466-0594 25  Lincoln Business Builder

Sporting Clay Shoot

Home Builders Association of Lincoln’s

2010 Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Sporting Clay Shoot Thursday, October 14, 2010 - Cost per person: $65

(Includes clays, 100 rounds per person, course fees and BBQ. No alcoholic beverages allowed.)

10:30 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

Check-in and side games begin Must be present for Rules & Regulations in order to Shoot Shoot BBQ

HOW IT WORKS

• This will be a Sporting Clay event with a “Shot Gun” start.

• 100 rounds per person with 15 stations (12 gauge shells provided).

• Boots, jeans, casual wear . . . dress appropriately for the weather and lots of walking.

• Eye protection and ear plugs required - available at club house if needed.

• Bring 12 gauge shot gun - limited number available at club house if needed.

• Must be present at 12:30 p.m. for Rules & Regulations to shoot.

• Teams of approximately 5 will complete the course shooting “true pairs,” “report pairs,” etc.

• Scores will be tallied for various prizes and recognition.

• Prizes and drawings awarded during BBQ. • Warm-up Trap and Novice Lessons available starting at 10:30 a.m.

• Side games to be announced.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM LINCOLN, NE. TO OAK CREEK SPORTING CLUB

Brainard Oak Creek Sporting Club

79 Touhy Valparaiso Valaraiso

Oak Creek Sporting Club Agnew is located at 2890 “W” Road which is 3 miles east and 1 - 1/8 miles south of Brainard, or 2 miles north of Loma.

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Go 6 miles out of Lincoln on Hwy 34 towards Seward to Hwy 79. Go 15 miles Start out going WEST on B ST toward S 37TH ST. (go 0.1 miles) Turn RIGHT onto NE-79. (go 19.5 miles) north on Hwy 79 to Valparaiso. Continue Lincoln Turn LEFT onto CR-H. (go 4.0 miles) north on Hwy 79 out of Valparaiso 6 miles CR-H becomes ROAD 29. (go 2.0 miles) Endto Road H. Go west on Road H 6 miles to a T intersection. Go south at 2890 W Rd Brainard, NE 68626 (left) approximately 100 yards and the drive is on the left. Follow the signs along the farmstead road.

Oak Creek Sporting Club phone: 866-625-4868.

ENTRY FORM

Cost per person: $65 Includes clays, 100 rounds per person, course fees and BBQ. No alcoholic beverages allowed.

Don’t have a full team? No problem! We’ll team you up!

Shooter one (Lead contact for the team) Name: ____________________________ Phone: ___________________ E-mail: ___________________ Business name: _____________________ Address: _______________________________________________ Shooter two Name: ____________________________ Phone: ___________________ E-mail: ___________________ Business name: _____________________ Address: _______________________________________________ Shooter three Name: ____________________________ Phone: ___________________ E-mail: ___________________ Business name: _____________________ Address: _______________________________________________ Shooter four Name: ____________________________ Phone: ___________________ E-mail: ___________________ Business name: _____________________ Address: _______________________________________________ Shooter five Name: ____________________________ Phone: ___________________ E-mail: ___________________ Business name: _____________________ Address: _______________________________________________ Check enclosed ____ players @ $65 = $ _______ Please make checks payable to Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation. ___ I would also like to be a $600 BBQ Sponsor. ___ I would also like to be a $100 Station Sponsor. ___ I would also like to be a $75 Prize Sponsor.

We will also need non-shooting volunteers. If you are interested, contact Jennie at 423-4225.

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The Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation’s mission is to support the educational and charitable activities of HBAL.

Sporting Clay Shoot

Home Builders Association of Lincoln’s

2010 Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Sporting Clay Shoot

Oak Creek Sporting Club - October 14, 2010 The annual Sporting Clay Shoot is a wonderful opportunity to get your company name in the forefront.

BBQ SPONSOR - $600

Company will receive signage at the BBQ and one Station Sponsorship. Their company name will be listed in event promotions and will receive a 1/4 page ad in the Lincoln Business Builder for three months ($300 value).

STATION SPONSORS - $100

Company name and logo on a sign at one of the stations. Your representatives can meet/greet and keep score at that station! Your company name will be listed in Lincoln Business Builder.

Current Sponsors:

- Window Option Specialists - Lincoln Winlectric - Nebraska Furniture Mart - Earl Carter Lumber Co. - Titan Machinery - American Building Supply - Stephens & Smith Construction Co. - Lincoln Laminating, Inc.

- Eric’s Electric - Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co. - Outdoor Solutions - Rels Title - Lincoln Winnelson Co. - Lincoln Winair Company - Millard Lumber, Inc. - 84 Lumber

PRIZE SPONSORS - $75

We’ll purchase prizes in your company’s name to be given away at the BBQ. Your company name will be listed in the Lincoln Business Builder.

Current Sponsors:

- Lincoln Winlectric - Nebraska Building Products - Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co. - Lowe’s - Christensen Lumber Co. - ABC Supply Company Company Name_______________________________________ ____Yes, I would to like to be a sponsor for the Sporting Clay Shoot.

(Please check which sponsorship you are interested in) ____BBQ ($600)

____Station ($100)

____Prize ($75)

Please fax this form to 423-4251 or call the office at 423-4225

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2010 NSHBA Eastern Nebraska Golf Outing

2010 NSHBA Eastern Nebraska Golf Outing When: October 11, 2010 10:30 Check-in - Shotgun start @ 11:30 am ***No Denim or T-shirts***

Where:

Firethorn Golf Club

9301 Firethorn Lane Lincoln, NE

Entry Fee: $90 per player - $360 per foursome Includes driving range, green fees, golf cart, beverages, flag prizes, putting contest PLUS ….major prizes for hole-in-one prizes including two holes valued at $10,000 and one lucky player will have a chance for a Million

Dollar Shot!!!!

Please Register By – Sept 30th

Checks or Credit Card information MUST accompany your registration form.

Captain__________________________________ Company____________________________ Phone____________ Captain’s Email______________________________________ Player____________________________________ Company___________________________ Phone____________ Player____________________________________ Company___________________________ Phone____________ Player____________________________________ Company___________________________ Phone____________

Payment Options

Credit Card

Fill out card info below and fax this form to: (402) 435-6776

Name on Credit Card________________________________________________ Credit Card #_______________________________________

Check enclosed

Expiration Date______________

Amount $_____________ VISA / MSCard (circle one)

for $________________________________ Date Received_______________

Mail this completed registration form and a check payable to NSHBA to: Nebraska State HBA P.O. Box 22375 Lincoln, NE 68542-2375

Questions call Bruce Kevil at (800) 726-5929 28  Lincoln Business Builder

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

SF 69 108 93 102 106 113 124 132 847

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MF 81 6 2 14 160 10 98 25 396

2003 SF TH 98 8 103 33 136 24 145 26 186 98 183 27 131 49 87 26 1,069 291 MF 4 2 90 4 102 2 54 20 278

SF 74 73 137 124 113 107 114 87 829

MF 5 24 20 0 100 4 10 2 165

SF 54 66 92 80 88 96 89 94 659

2005 TH 21 10 11 16 12 37 35 96 238 MF 0 4 4 4 4 20 70 26 132

SF 72 58 82 91 83 93 52 66 597

2006 TH 14 20 17 16 20 15 28 18 148 MF 0 2 16 60 16 68 2 612 776

SF 40 35 59 61 65 67 59 37 423

2007 TH 8 4 40 70 39 17 28 2 208 MF 4 12 112 66 0 64 0 2 260

SF 35 22 41 50 59 39 31 37 314

Remodeling Permits: Additions City of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 7 - Year Table

2004 TH 8 9 18 22 33 52 21 146 309

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

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

2004 Cost 66 699,013 71 731,756 102 923,393 110 1,331,907 74 596,198 90 759,157 87 843,366 98 836,485 698 6,721,275 9,629

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# 68 67 109 99 86 91 86 91 697

2005 Cost 774,591 910,004 1,213,341 883,165 675,079 675,834 736,801 577,553 6,446,368 9,249 # 89 87 100 87 120 97 94 44 718

2006 Cost 1,007,372 967,125 1,147,674 706,214 1,042,668 985,229 1,072,119 433,967 7,362,368 10,254

# 88 78 107 88 115 97 117 110 800

2007 2008 Cost # Cost 1,163,863 81 907,619 909,207 76 947,505 1,280,089 89 800,412 1,031,776 82 877,275 1,578,971 79 723,878 736,760 76 662,915 1,258,848 77 1,143,624 1,138,598 92 1,264,374 9,098,112 652 7,327,602 11,373 11,239

Remodeling Permits: Alterations City of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 7 - Year Table

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost Jan. 13 177,199 8 119,859 19 333,000 7 87,400 9 1,364,460 Feb. 11 331,083 14 180,030 13 426,676 4 314,300 9 141,600 March 43 704,532 36 382,380 34 613,750 33 1,283,155 36 589,154 April 72 688,396 80 948,241 52 560,472 56 539,511 62 1,208,366 May 65 1,016,506 54 436,403 57 907,924 55 818,301 52 809,323 June 71 697,258 68 900,974 59 520,942 62 481,374 19 543,997 July 68 1,460,283 51 642,118 49 645,103 46 728,615 11 212,984 August 51 778,738 49 1,628,700 44 433,967 56 807,215 13 583,602 Total 394 5,853,995 360 5,238,705 327 4,441,834 319 5,059,871 211 5,453,486 Avg. Cost 14,858 14,552 13,584 15,862 25,846

2002 TH 14 9 23 22 34 12 26 18 158

Building Permits

City of Lincoln - 9 -Year Table MF 6 4 2 2 4 10 2 0 30

SF 11 29 30 30 38 60 35 37 270

2009 TH 14 2 14 14 28 4 10 14 100 MF 0 3 2 15 24 0 0 0 44

SF 24 32 42 33 29 36 31 33 260

71 76 72 85 65 89 96 77 631

#

2009 Cost 784,232 706,588 946,927 813,112 617,270 766,615 1,172,764 790,319 6,597,827 10,456

2010 Cost 57 502,454 69 600,743 125 1,229,150 154 1,386,859 124 931,223 117 754,480 161 1,181,825 119 1,006,147 926 7,592,881 8,200 #

2009 2010 # Cost # Cost 2 52,000 6 152,980 5 125,240 3 99,500 10 206,900 11 317,000 10 198,413 19 706,474 9 183,000 9 148,500 14 297,872 12 460,740 17 554,070 15 697,500 8 244,470 11 219,300 75 1,861,965 86 2,801,994 24,826 32,581

2008 TH 19 0 28 2 15 17 10 20 111

2010 TH 7 18 6 8 19 6 18 6 88

MF 2 60 8 0 0 4 0 2 76

Building Permit Update

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