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Member News Save The Date July 2012

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When planning construction on your new home or remodeling projects for your current home, choose a professional. Builder members are licensed and insured, plus they are required to complete 8 hours of continuing education annually. Associate members work closely with our builder members to provide the latest supplies, products and services for new construction and remodeling projects.

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James River Equipment - Smitherman Triad Home & Garden Show Grand Prize

Gold Piedmont Natural Gas Bimco Isenhour Homes, Inc.

Silver MKT Real Estate Group / Coldwell Banker Triad, Realtors Piedmont Federal Savings Bank Piedmont Garage Doors Parks Chevrolet

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Steve McSwain – Maplestone Construction

Real Competition I would like to take a poll of our members on the topic of competition. I am not talking about your basketball, golf or tennis game but business competition. Do you find yourself competing for business against an HBA member or Non HBA member more often? This past month I found myself competing with a non HBA builder member or even against a non licensed general contractor. In these projects the customer always focuses on the price and not the scope of work. I find through my interview process the customer has not defined the scope of work, the level of detail they expect or even the type of materials to be used. I find that their expectation is high quality work for a small price. It is hard to compete with these non members because they are only focused on price and it is hard to focus the conversation back to the benefits of following a building process based on a define scope.

When I hear that I am competing with a non HBA member I ask the customer if we can compare my estimate against the other firms. When I have done this with the client I am amazed at what I find. Many times my competitors estimate is just a blank sheet of paper with a lonely dollar amount written on the face. There is no written scope; no list of material types to be used, no contract with the estimate, no stated warranties and nothing in writing that defines any portion of the project. When I start asking open ended questions to the client about this other company we find the client knows very little about the other company or how they go about building. In fact we find that the client’s expectations are so high that the price given by that other company does not match. The answer we get too many of our questions is “I do not know” or “I guess they understand what I want”. We also find that the competitor is not a licensed contractor, not a licensed business and does not have insurance.

We take this opportunity to level the playing field and to educate the client on the building process, best practices and methods and material selection. We review our methods and materials we use to insure that the design materializes like we promise. We move the client away from focusing on price but on the scope of work. We also talk about the relationships we have with trade partners and how they are HBA members.

We do not convert or win every project where we compete against a non member. But we better prepare the client for their project and educate them on things they should do to be prepared. Do not be afraid to press the price barrier with a client. Many times the client does not want the lowest price but the best value for their money. The client needs a little assistance with defining value.

There are many opportunities for you to grow and expand within and around our local HBA. Remember our Association is here to support and help promote our members and their businesses. As always, please do business with a member.

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Build with Professionals HBAWS

When planning construction on your new home or remodeling projects for your current home, choose a professional. Builder members are licensed and insured, plus they are required to complete 8 hours of continuing education annually. Associate members work closely with our builder members to provide the latest supplies, products and services for new construction and remodeling projects.

HBAWS members are easily found on the HBA online directory...

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2012 FALL PARADE ASSOCIATION HOME

- 781 Brookberry Farm Circle Rich Achor, ARENA Builders Associates, is building the 2012 Association Home and it is on a great lot within Brookberry Farm. The home is across from the pool and tennis courts and has a large level backyard. The yard has a nice looking terraced planting area at the back that will allow for the outside living area to adjoin the spacious green lawn.

The exterior is nearly finished with some fantastic stone work that accents the brick. Trim is underway on the inside that will really set off the other interior amenities. Check out some of the recent pictures online: https://www.facebook.com/HomeBuildersWS

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4 bed, 4.5 bath, 4,245 sqft • Kitchen with gas stove with separate pantry • Keeping room off from kitchen with fireplace with stone and wooden beams • Bullnose corners throughout • Mudroom with built in sitting nook • Outdoor living space includes a patio with stone fireplace and knee wall, plus tongue and groove stained pine ceiling.

It continues out to a beautiful landscaped backyard.

• Living room includes fireplace anchored by bookshelves.

• Separate dining room • Library with wood stained built-in bookshelf • Master bedroom with white wood beams then continues into the master bat with tub, corner shower and double vanities, plus a large stained glass window • Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms with 3 private baths and media room.

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charitable giving HBA Charitable Contributions - Charitable Contribution Pledge Form - Donate via Winston-Salem Foundation - HBAWS Community Partnerships The Winston-Salem Foundation is a community foundation that partners charitable people with causes that matter. All the contributed funds from our HBAWS members go through the Winston Salem Foundation.

All contributions will be made to, and awarded through: The Winston-Salem Foundation/ HBAWS Charitable Fund (A0569) Learn More: www.wsfoundation.org W-S Foundation 860 West Fifth Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 phone 336.725.2382 or 866.227.1209, fax (336)727-0581 5

Associate Members Committee

Associate Guest Article: John Oglesby, Piedmont Garage Doors WHEN DO YOU NEED TO REPLACE YOUR GARAGE DOOR? A garage door is the largest moving object in the home that is often operated by electric garage door openers.

So it makes sense, to inspect the operation of your garage door/electric opener, do the necessary maintenance, which will provide safe and trouble free operation.

CARE & MAINTENANCE: (1) Regularly lubricate all moving parts of the door, and consult the door owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s recommendation.

(2) Check the springs, cables, rollers, pulleys, and other door hardware for signs of wear. Keep in mind, that any hardware attached to the springs are under very high tension, and if handled improperly, can cause serious injury. (Do not attempt to repair/adjust the torsion springs located above the door yourself.)

If you suspect any problems, have a qualified professional make the repairs.

(3) Make sure your electrical opener has a reversing feature. (Especially, for any openers installed prior to 1993 are now required by federal law to have advanced safety features.) If a reversing feature is not present, it should be replaced.

(4) Test the force setting on the opener, by holding the bottom of the door as it closes. If the door does not reverse readily, the force may be excessive and need adjusting. (See your owner’s manual for details on how to make the further adjustment, and test again.)

If the door continues not to reverse, have the opener repaired or replaced by a professional.

GARAGE DOOR REPLACEMENT: A new garage door is not just a replacement of an old or broken door - It is one of the best remodeling investments that you can make to your home. Based on recent sources, garage door replacement is the #2 home remodeling project to recoup most of its cost when the home is sold. Garage door replacement recoups 84% of its cost, right behind entry door replacement. (Remodeling Magazine’s December 2010 Cost vs Value Report.) Not only can you update by replacing your garage door, you can enhance the curb appeal of your home.

(1) If your garage is attached to your home - Insulated doors will help to reduce the transfer of heat or cold air from the outside to the inside of your garage.

(2) If you use your garage as a workshop, your comfort will be top priority. Insulated garage door will help maintain the temperature in the garage within range as compared to the extreme temperature outside.

(3) An insulated garage door is generally quieter and has more attractive interior than a non-insulated door.

With today’s selections on garage doors, you can improve energy efficiency, much easier to maintain, and with the traditional/carriage style panel designs to provide long-lasting beauty to your home.

CONTACT INFORMATION John Oglesby, Residential Sales Piedmont Garage Doors 1060 Hwy 66 South - Suite B Kernersville, NC 27284 724-0003 - Office, 345-8117 - Mobile Visit our website: www.piedmontgaragedoors.com

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Recognizing Housing’s Important Role to the Economy As policymakers begin debate on housing finance and budget issues that will impact job creation and future growth, they must understand the important role that housing plays in the U.S. economy. Considering the enormity of the total number of jobs attached to housing, a sector that accounts for 15 percent of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product, now is hardly the time to step back from the nation’s longstanding commitment to homeownership.

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Building 100 average single-family homes generates more than 300 jobs and nearly $9 million in taxes and revenue for state, local and federal governments. Perhaps more than any other consumer product, housing is “Made in America.” New homes and apartments don’t arrive in this country on container ships from Europe or Asia, and most of the products used in home construction and remodeling are manufactured here in the United States.

More than 1.4 million residential construction jobs have been lost since April 2006. The pace of recovery is debatable, but based purely on population growth and demographics, the U.S. will need to build 17 million additional homes over the next decade.

The gap between current production and potential housing production is more than 1 million homes. That represents more than 3 million untapped American jobs. This gap is a result of multiple factors, including deferred household formations, a lack of construction financing and flawed appraisal practices under which new homes get compared to distressed and foreclosed properties, thereby distorting true market values.

There can be no economic recovery without a housing recovery. The path forward is perfectly clear: Congress needs to take actions to restore the health of the housing industry to put America back to work.

This is a sentiment shared by American voters as well. A recent NAHB survey of likely 2012 voters conducted by Public Opinion Strategies and Lake Research Partners found that despite the ups and downs of the housing market, home owners and non-owners alike consider owning a home essential to the American Dream and support politicians who embrace pro-housing policies and the mortgage interest deduction.

An overwhelming 75 percent of the respondents said that owning a home is worth the risk of the fluctuations in the market and 73 percent of those who do not own a home say it is a goal of theirs to eventually buy one. Equally telling, more than 70 percent of voters believe the federal government should provide tax incentives to promote homeownership and oppose proposals to eliminate the mortgage interest deduction -- a sentiment that cuts across party lines.

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REMODELERS UPDATE Bob Vaughn, President, NAHBR, HBAWS

Real Remodeling Challenges Our remodelers council continues to look for ways to make sure our members have the best tools, techniques, and information to win in this hypercompetitive market. At our last meeting we had a presentation from Verizon Wireless on the latest wireless tools for small remodeling companies. In talking with our membership the remodeling challenges they face today are not that different than what they have been historically: 1.

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Overwhelmed with marketing. Don’t know what will work or where to start.

Finding Qualified leads/ striving for a consistent workload How do I differentiate myself and my company in a world of lookalike competitors?

Everyone is focused on price, with complaints that we charge too much Closing rate is too low.

In the second half of the year we hope to tailor our programs towards addressing these challenges with our members. We encourage all HBA members to support our NAHB remodelers!

REMODELER’S COUNCIL MEETINGS Second Tuesday of each month 6pm - WFU Deacon Tower

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Government Affairs Report SOME GOOD NEWS FROM RALEIGH! Our state associations and many of our state representatives have worked at a break-neck pace to make sure our interests as real estate and building professionals, and as citizens, are protected during the fast and furious Short Session of the NC State Legislature. Summaries of bills NCAR and NCAR worked especially hard on for us are summarized below, along with links to the bills.

Copper Theft Bill is Law! The legislature approved it, and Governor Perdue has now signed HB 199, Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013, that addresses the theft of nonferrous metals (mainly copper). Theft of nonferrous metals has become an increasing problem in North Carolina. Criminals have discovered that these metals can be sold quickly for a large profit. No one is immune to this theft and it is causing a great deal of property damage and can create serious safety hazards. This legislation helps deter criminals from stealing nonferrous metals, as it will cut down on the ease of getting fast money by: • Requires metals recyclers to be permitted; • Adds a penalty for purchasing metals without a permit to go after rogue buyers; • Requires only check payment for copper so there is no “fast money”; • Requires the metals recycler to take a photo of the seller and the metals being sold; and • Protects the innocent property owners by releasing the owner from any reasonable civil liability and requires restitution to property owners for the damage done by the thief.

Link to final bill: http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/Sessions/2011/Bills/House/PDF/H199v4.pdf No Title Insurance Worries. HB42 headed for Governor’s Approval!

Both the House and Senate adopted the conference report on HB42 Mech.Liens/Pvt Lien Agent, so the bill is expected to be signed by the Governor soon; perhaps even before you read this article. The enactment of this legislation averts a major crisis for our industries. The continued availability of title insurance in the state was threaten by our two major title insurance companies, who said they would curtail their policy writing on June 15. Because of much work by NCHBA and other residential and commercial building interests, both entities extended these “deadlines,” and have stated that they can live with the compromise legislation. While this legislation will impose new burdens on contractors and owners, the final bill is a more practical and less Nancy Gould, RLA, AICP, burdensome approach than the one originally offered Governmental Affairs Director that maximizes practicality and minimizes the burden for our members.

Direct Line-336-659-5526 Link to final bill: http://www.ncleg.net/ Sessions/2011/Bills/Senate/PDF/S42v5.pdf

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Email: ngould@wsrar.com

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN IN BUILDING June DeLugas, President

The monthly meeting each June for Professional Women in Business is always at Wanda Wilson’s home. She entertained us this year with homemade barbeque and a delicious potato salad. She also made her famous rum cake, which no one could resist. The weather was also agreeable. We took advantage of the great evening to eat outside.

We then had our business meeting and decided to donate our funds at the August meeting to Build Pac. We also confirmed that each member would donate $20 and bring a canned food item.

The Golf Tournament was a big success, including the selling of the traditional grass skirts. Each golfer stopped by and donated $5 for their grass skirt. We were so proud to have raised $380.

There isn’t a meeting scheduled next month due to the July 4th holiday. The normal first Tuesday of the month meeting for August will be held at the HBA House at 5:30, Tuesday, August 7th. Email Gisela giselal@hbaws.org or june@junedelugasinteriors. com if there are any questions.

Professional Women in Building Meet

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HBAWS QUICK REFERENCE Jerry Herman Executive Vice President jerryh@hbaws.org, 768-5818 Megan Parks Director of Operations/Member Services meganp@hbaws.org, 464-8000 efax: 336-550-4890

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336-768-5942 / 336-774-6778

Website

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Beverly Hayes Communications Manager beverlyh@hbaws.org, 464-8001 Gisela Lopez Financial Manager giselaw@hbaws.org, 464-8002 Nancy Gould Joint Governmental Affairs Director ngould@wsrar.com, 768-5560

Continuing Education Classes Click here: CE Class Listing

Online Training Opportunities Click here: Online Class Listing

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! ASSOCIATES Piedmont Advantage Credit Union Vicky Slate 4997 Home Road Winston-Salem, NC 27106 336.744.8492 Credit Union In business for: 63 years Sponsor: Rick Busch, Busch Insurance

Sammy Phillips Electric, Inc. Deborah Boissonneau 945 Northwest Blvd.

Winston-Salem, NC 27101 336.722.3311 Electrical Constructor In business for: 23 years Sponsor: Roy Whitley III, Whitley-Reavis Insurance

D.S Duggins Welding, Inc Derek Duggins 195 Altay Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27106 336.924.5484 Steel Fabrication & Erection In business for: 26 years Sponsor: Kathy Craven Snodgrass, Piedmont Natural Gas

NR Masonry Nelson Rivera P.O. Box 2214 Kernersville, NC 27285 336.944.3863 Masonry In business for: 6 years Sponsor: Dennis Crews, Signature Custom Woodworking, Inc.

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NEW APPLICANTS FOR CONSIDERATION Germanton Painting & Decorating, Inc. Randy Small 1074 Lewis Road, Walnut Cove, NC 27052 336.480.6438 Painting Contractor, in business for: 26 yrs Sponsor: Rick Busch, Busch Insurance Services, Inc. Change of Company Name: Name: Beth Eller Former Company Name: Bradford Mortgage Company New Company Name: NewBridge Bank Change of Primary Contact: Name: Robert Henshaw Company Name: Colonial Materials, Inc. New Primary Contact Name: Jonathan Hunt Name: Sarah Wright Company: Murray Supply Company New Primary Contact: Randy Stephens Name: Kelly Mick Company: Bath Fitters New Primary Contact: Gary Black Name: Brian Anderson Company: Wholesale Ceramic Tile New Primary Contact: Kim Youngdahl

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Thanks for Renewing (June) COMPANY

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Custom Wood Products of Rural Hall McNair Construction Co., Inc. Logan Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Wells Jenkins Lucas & Jenkins, PLLC David S. Smith Construction, Inc. Nationwide Insurance/Glasgow Agency Winston Shower Door, Inc. Winston-Salem Journal MKT Real Estate Group/ Coldwell Banker Triad, REALTORS Better Business Bureau of NWNC Strauss Enterprises G & B Energy Chavez Carpentry Cherry Contracting, Inc. Holt House Builders, Inc. J.M. Long Construction Co., Inc. Classic Colonial Structures, Inc. Quality Oil Company LLC June DeLugas Interiors, Inc. J.K. Canter Builder, LLC

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First Community Bank Coventry Design, LLC Builders PlanSource, Inc. Paul Deren Builders, Inc. Marshall Stone A+ Ready Restrooms & Septic, Inc. Buena Vista Landscaping & Irrigation River Ridge Builders Inc. Stanford Development LLC Jay Mize Construction Inc. R.S. Parker Homes/FB Services, LLC Sealing Agents Waterproofing RH Boone Construction LLC Bob’s Drywall Service, Inc. Alliance Contracting of the Carolinas Professional Roofing Services, Inc and Simmons Venture, LLC Floor Coverings International Huber Engineered Woods Sharp Stone Structures by Design, Inc.

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Membership Lapsed for Over a Year: Fishel Builders Inc., Chris Fishel 216 Old Hollow Road, Rural Hall, NC 27045, 336.462.4125 Custom & Spec Builder, Remodelers In business for 9 years Sponsor: Kathy Craven Snodgrass, Piedmont Natural Gas

HAMMER & NAILS

Murray Supply Company Travel to Buenos Aires, Argentina Murray Supply Company hosted a trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina for 76 attendees in May. Customers earned the vacation by purchasing products from Murray Supply Company while exceeding the required purchase quota during the promotional period in 2011.

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John McPherson, Spike Committee Chairman 2012 Spike Chairperson www.johnmcpherson.com Mobile:336-462-4215 Work:336-441-1001

SPIKE UPDATE SPIKE CLUB MEETS MONTHLY 1st Wednesday, 11:30 am, HBA RSVP: Megan Parks 336-768-5942

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Dennis Crews Signature Custom Woodworking, Inc. 1050 Denny Road, King, NC 27021 Phone: (336) 983-9905 dennis@signaturecustomwoodworking.com

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Celebrating 50 years of Fall Parades in 2012!

Save the Dates:

October 13 & 14, 20 & 21

Golden Home Awards & Celebration: October 16 Breakfast Extravaganza: October 18

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TIME to RENEW (JULY) Abbey Green Inc Amanzi Marble & Granite, LLC Builders FirstSource Buttry’s Grading & Hauling Carolina Home Performance, Inc. Carolina Wood Floors, Inc. Champion Window Co. Clemmons Concrete D.L. Martin General Contractor De La Cruz Drywall Co. Dipak L. Soin Excel Plumbing, Inc. G. W. Smith Lumber Company GreenCreek Construction Services, Inc. HLM Construction Company James River Equipment - Smitherman Jose Llano Paint Company K & V Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. KCO, LLC Keystone Homes Kitchen Center of Winston-Salem

Marshall Brothers Construction McBride Owens Inc. McGuire Construction Co., Inc. Merritt Land Co., LLC Overhead Door Company of Greensboro P.F. Plumbing Contractors, Inc. PCI Builders, Inc. Parko Grading & Construction, Inc. Pete Jones Construction Pilot Mechanical, Inc. Precept Construction, LLC Prudential Carolinas Realty Residential Building Specialties, Inc. Security Underwriters, Inc. Sloan Concrete Inc. Southside Bargain Center Speer Concrete 2nd Generation The Arden Group Transou’s Septic Tank Service Unique Interiors, Inc. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

Benefits of Membership INFORMATION - We keep you informed.

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Critical information about building trends, legislative regulatory developments, and construction techniques.

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Monthly HOMEBuilders newsletter with local news.

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Monthly NC Builder newsletter with state news.

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Monthly Builder magazine and the bi-weekly Nation’s Building News for national news.

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H B AW S B O A R D

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Steve McSwain, President Shane Wagner, 1st Vice-President Pat Bullard, 2nd Vice-President Bryan Daniels, Secretary Mike Hayes, Treasurer Steve Hurst, Immediate Past President COMMITTEE/COUNCIL CHAIRS

2012 DIRECTORS Rich Achor Richard Alexander Darren Binkley Gregg Blevins Scott Craver June Delugas Todd Isenhour Angela Kalamaras Susan Maier John McPherson Sam Morgan

Associate Members Committee Jeff Sessoms, Chairperson NAHB Remodelers Bob Vaughn, President Professional Women in Building June Delugas, President

NCHBA DIRECTORS

Steve McSwain Shane Wagner Rick Tozier Kathy Craven Snodgrass

DIRECTORS

ALTERNATES: Herschel Redding John McPherson Pat Bullard

Nathan Myers Ron Ricci Keely Richardson Keith Rogers Zach Rothrock Jeff Sessoms Chris Thompson Bob Vaughn Paul Williams Barry Wilson

NAHB DIRECTORS

Steve McSwain Paul Mullican Eric Anderson LIFE DIRECTOR Kathy Craven-Snodgrass ALTERNATES: Richard Alexander Steve Mabe Keith Rogers

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS NOT MEETING IN JULY: Associate Members Committee Professional Women in Building Remodelers Council Triad Green Builders Council JULY 4 Independence Day Holicay - HBA Office Closed JULY 11 Public Relations / Communications 4:00 p.m., HBA Office JULY 17 Executive Board 3:30 p.m., HBA Board Room Board of Directors 4:00 p.m., HBA Board Room JULY 19 Parade of Homes Regular Entry Deadline JULY 25 August Newsletter Articles - Deadline

SAVE THE DATE AUGUST 28

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Membership Social Ferguson Enterprises AUGUST 1 Spike Committee 12:00 p.m., HBA Office AUGUST 7 Professional Women in Building 5:30 p.m., HBA Office AUGUST 9 Associate Members Committee 12:00 p.m., STOCK Building Supply AUGUST 14 Executive Board 4:00 p.m., HBA Board Room Remodelers 6:00 p.m., Deacon Tower AUGUST 15 CE Blitz at Piedmont Natural Gas 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

AUGUST 20 Triad Green Builders Council 3:30 p.m., Magnolia Manor AUGUST 21 Board of Directors 4:00 p.m., HBA Board Room AUGUST 28 5 - 7:00 p.m. Membership Social Ferguson Entrerprises 19

CONTINUIN G CE Seminars

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DATE: August 15, TIME: 8:00 - 5:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Piedmont Natural Gas RSVP: 336-768-5942

BAR, PREP and HCCP Exams offered July 25 - NCHBA will offer the following exams on July 25 at 9:30 a.m.

These exams are rarely offered in North Carolina, so if you are considering earning an NAHB designation, make sure you take advantage of the opportunity. As you will see below, BAR or PREP is the first step toward either the Certified Graduate Remodeler or Certified Graduate Builder designations. Must pre-register by Monday, July 16.

Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) Exam—$175 The HCCP designation, through the National Association of Home Builders, demonstrates your high level of knowledge, experience and education in the LIHTC industry. By taking and passing the exam, you are eligible to complete the experience profile and application to receive the designation. The HCCP exam is an SAT-style multiple-choice exam with a “best answer” format. It is designed for current LIHTC professionals and you must score at least 70% to pass. The exam covers: Management Development Compliance issues Section 42 policy.

Professional Remodeler Experience Profile (PREP) Exam—$195 The PREP is the required first step in the process of becoming a Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR). Candidates do not pass or fail the PREP. Results determine the course of study for CGR candidates. The 150 question assessment measures a candidate’s knowledge in five core areas of remodeling business management Marketing and Advertising; Business Management; Estimating; Contracts, Liability and Risk Management; Project Management.

Builder Assessment Review (BAR) Exam—$195 The Builder Assessment Review (BAR) is your first step towards obtaining the prestigious Certified Graduate Builder designation.

This comprehensive course assessment will measure your expertise in five key areas of the building industry: Building Technology, Business and Finance, Project Management, Sales and Marketing and Safety. Your results will show you the areas where your knowledge is strongest, where it is weakest, and will determine the courses required for you to obtain your CGB.

Tune in to WSJS, AM60, Saturdays: 9 - 10am for Real Estate Radio with John McPherson & Wendy Taylor, and 11am - 12pm for Around the House with Erik Anderson.

For more information about these two building industry related shows, visit the WSJS website: http://www.wsjs.com/Article.asp?id=595967