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The Spike Club of HBAWS is excited to announce a new membership listing opportunity called Affiliate Membership. Every company member has a Primary contact and all the other employees of that company are termed Dependents. This new membership title will not take away from any existing dependant member services, but will only add value of membership and marketing opportunities for the Affiliates. Individuals under a HBAWS member company can be recognized as an Affiliate Member to gain added exposure. They will receive a monthly newsletter, directory listing (online and
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hard copy), in addition to being recognized as a member by NCHBA and NAHB. Affiliates remain members as long as the annual dues of $75.00 are paid and the parent company stays a current member. Annual dues are divided and a portion goes to NAHB and NCHBA. Ron Schwartz, Spike Club Chair, says the affiliate membership is designed to give a better sense of belonging and ownership plus an expanded way to market yourself and your name within the industry and community at large. For more information please contact the HBAWS at 768-5942.
HBA President, Rich Achor, addresses builders and associates at our January membership meeting.
P R O F E S S IO N A L S
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Honeywell’s state-of-the-art systems allow hands-free communication with our central station to provide the quickest police response when your customer needs it most. With the addition of a “panic button,” the system can be upgraded to a life alert system for the elderly.
Monitored Smoke Detectors
An excellent protective complement, these compact units can be added one per floor or installed to meet residential fire code. With our monitored system there’s no need for your electrician to install smoke detectors.
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
These sensors are an excellent upgrade for homes with gas appliances. For many Energy Star Homes, it’s required to have carbon monoxide detectors for the rating.
Digital Camera Systems
Providing the added protection of real-time video monitoring of the home, these motion-activated systems capture activity as it’s happening and can be viewed by your customers remotely.
Call us today and learn why more than 60 builders in our community have chosen us to protect what they’ve worked so hard to build. Piedmont Protective Services Winston-Salem, NC 336.771.2389 Bill Wrenn: Owner We can also assist you with home theatre, multi-room stereos, central vacuum, LCD and plasma television sales and installation. 2
President’s Message Rich Achor – ARENA Builders It is February…how is your 2010 business plan working out? Better than expected?? Congratulations, keep your eye on the ball!! Not so good, ….or really not sure? Why not? Do you have a written plan, with specific goals and an action plan? If so, does it need adjustment? Successful plans are in a constant state of revision adapting to changing conditions. If not, then it is not really a business plan. It is a hope plan and we all know how well the “hope and change” thing is working for us. Why am I writing about business plans? Because the Winston Salem Homebuilders Association is an organization founded around business, dedicated to improving our businesses and the markets they serve. 2010 is underway and we all need to work it for all it can give us. Are you feeling lethargic, unfocused, lacking the glimmer that drove you in years past? Need a kick in the pants? What better place to look for knowledge, insight and maybe a friendly what the *&^) are you doing that for, than within our organization. I challenge you to approach any member of our organization and ask for advice or insight and see what happens. I bet you will find a friendly ear, a person willing to share valuable knowledge or maybe even a willing mentor. On the other hand, if you get the question or the phone call, answer it, be flattered that a peer thought of you as someone to seek insight from and help them, the next time you may be the one asking. Why? We are all competitors. Yes, we all compete, but we are friendly competitors. We joined the Winston Salem HBA because it offers a network of like minded, successful individuals. We all need the market to be healthy and grow. We understand that YES we want “ours” to sell first but if ours is the only one that sells then the market gets stale and begins to die. The new ideas and the challenges brought in by our competitors challenge us, drive us to improve, force us to better our offerings. This constant improvement is what makes
our markets strong, provides opportunity for us and lets us grow. Back to the business plan opening, why do you need a plan? A wise man once said (not sure who, but he had to be wise) “if we fail to plan… we plan to fail” Do all of our plans succeed? No, but that just gives us knowledge of what not to do and helps us focus on what we need to do. Our businesses are in a constant state of change, if not, they are dying and headed for elimination. As stewards of our businesses we need to also be in a constant state of change, learning, trying new things, challenging ourselves. What better place to learn new things than at the HBAWS. Did you realize that we offer learning opportunities before each monthly membership meeting, during each social (we always have product tables full of new product ideas) at each dinner (your table mates are all opportunities), and at the meeting of every committee. Want your business to grow, want to grow personally? Get involved, attend the monthly meeting, serve on a committee, assist in one of our Habitat builds…I promise you will get as much in return as you put in. Feeling discouraged by things thus far in 2010? Remember,” quitters never win and winners never quit” I believe the HBAWS is filled with winners, lets exhibit that winning attitude; assist one another, challenge one another, get involved in supporting our market. Let’s make 2010 the year we all want and need it to be.
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WOMEN’S COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP GIVING Rosemary Howell, President
The Women’s Council is dedicated to supporting the professional development of women in the home building industry and providing charitable and in kind donations to local community projects. Consist of HBAWS members and employees or extended family members of HBA members.
Mark your calendars: Women’s Council Meeting
March 2, 5:30 pm, HBA Office Over the years the Women’s Council has supported a variety of local charitable organizations. In 2009, we supported Habitat for Humanity, Samaritan Ministries, Hospice, the Battered Women’s shelter and Second Harvest Food Bank. Ten years ago the Women’s Council started the Lewis Wilson Scholarship Fund in memory of Lewis Wilson the owner of Wilson Lighting. For the first five years
one $500 scholarship a year was awarded to a student in the building industry. One of the first recipients is now one of our builder members. For the last five years we have been awarding two $500 scholarships – one to a student at the Career Center and one to a student at Forsyth Tech. The money to fund theses scholarships comes from raffle tickets for a garden related door prize that the Women’s Council sells at their booth at the Triad Home and Garden Show. Our goal is to raise $1,000 per year to cover the scholarships but due to the economy for the last two years we have fallen short of our goal buy $100$200 dollars. I would like to encourage you to stop by our booth and purchase a raffle ticket during the Kick Off Party February 18th. The tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 dollars. When you purchase your raffle ticket(s), you are supporting not only the Women’s Council but also investing in the future of our building industry and the Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem.
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2010 Sponsors’ Club
Home Builders Association of Winston Salem
Exclusive Event Sponsors WSJournal Media Sponsor
Diamond Event Sponsors STOCK Building Supply
Pine Hall Brick Co., Inc.
Triad Home & Garden Show Preview Party
Parade of Homes Golden Home Awards Banquet
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Parade of Homes Golden Home Awards Banquet
Platinum Event Sponsors Signs Now
James River Equipment
Official Printing Sponsor Triad Home & Garden Show
84 Lumber
Triad Home & Garden Show
Fairway Independent Mortgage Golf Tournament
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Bank of N.C. Busch Insurance/Builders Mutual Insurance Company Coldwell Banker/Triad Realtors Piedmont Natural Gas, Inc. ProBuild
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Alan G. Fletcher Construction Co., Inc. Bimco Plumbing Supplies McCullough Tile Piedmont Garage Door Co., Inc. Piedmont Federal Savings Bank
Bronze First Community Bank Hall Insurance Associates, Inc. Nationwide Insurance and Financial Services Piedmont Protective Services, LLC 5
Triad Home & Garden Show An event of Home Builders Association of W-S save money & protect the environment Think Opportunities Smart! Reduce Energy, to promote the Show
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There are several ways all members can assist in promoting and ensuring the success of the show. Review the information below and decide how you can help: Advance Tickets Purchase the advance show tickets you will be sent in January and give them away to customers, friends and family! Web Site Link Post our event HTML tag on your company’s Web site. The logo will then link visitors directly to the HBAWS Web site, which will provide them information on attending the Show. Contact Beverly Hayes - beverlyh@hbaws.org. Company Newsletter Add information about the Show to your company’s internal or external newsletter. Visit www.hbaws.org for a complete listing of the dates and times for the Show. Posters Place event posters in your office or place of business - and even around town! The HBAWS will have posters available in January… just call us at 768.5942 to get copies. Magnetic Signs Putting magnetic signs on your car are a great way to let everyone know about the Show! Call the HBAWS office at 768.5942 to get some today.
Triad Home & Garden Show An event of Home Builders Association of W-S
The Triad Home & Garden Show Committee, chaired by Tim Burge, Castlelights, Inc., and cochaired by Steve McSwain, Maplestone Construction, appreciate the members’ support.
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You are Invited to the
Member Preview Party sponsored by
Builder CE Seminar: 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
“Choosing the best HVAC system” Presented by Danny Gough, Energy Solutions
Thursday, February 18, 2010 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. M.C. Benton Convention Center Downtown Winston-Salem
Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a chance to win fabulous prizes Experience exclusive viewing of 2010 Triad Home & Garden Show exhibits
reservations required for spouses/additional guests *Walk-ins will not be accepted day of the event without reservations Reservations Must be Received by February 11, 2010
All booths will be staffed during the Preview Party. Reservations are $20 each, includes hors d’oeuvres, two drink tickets and parking for the evening. sign up by... 1) complete & return meeting reminder postcard (received in the mail) 2) call the hba office: 336-768-5942 Exhibitors will receive a separate invitation in the “Exhibitor Packet” 7
Triad Home & Garden Show An event of Home Builders Association of W-S
2010 Exhibitor Listing
Reduce Energy, save moneyInc. & protect the environment ThinkAdvanced Smart!Consumer Electronics,
Mears Construction, Inc. Morgan & Parker Builders, Inc. Amanzi Marble & Granite LLC www.hbaws.org Murray Supply Company Kitchen and Bath Baskets & Beyond Showrooms Bath Creations International, LLC My Dog Tess Realty Bath Fitter Myers Greenhouse, Inc. BB&T N-Hance Revolutionary Wood Renewal Beeson Hardware Co. Ned R. Eldridge, Inc. Better Business Bureau of NWNC Overhead Door Company of Greensboro Blaze Air Inc. Paint & Coatings, Ltd. BloomDay Granite & Marble Parks Chevrolet Bobby’s Concrete, Inc. Patio Enclosures, Inc. Branchelin, Inc. Pella Window & Door Co. Brown-Rogers-Dixson Company Peter Davis Builders Buck Horn Construction Co., Inc. Piedmont Fence, Inc. Budget Blinds Piedmont Garage Door Co., Inc. Burchette & Burchette Hardwood Floors Piedmont Landscape Design Carolina Gardener Magazine Piedmont Natural Gas Co. Castlelights, Inc. Piedmont Personal Builders, LLC Cellular Sales of North Carolina Piedmont Stone Champion Window Co. Pine Hall Brick Co., Inc. Cunningham Brick Co., Inc. Quality Oil Company LLC Custom Wood Products of Rural Hall Rainbow Cleaning Systems Decked Out of the Triad, Inc. Re-Bath of the Triad Down Under Deck Drain Systems Reece Builders DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Renewal by Andersen of the Triad Earth’s Images Rising Concepts Inc. Energy Solutions Ron Williams Building Co., Inc. Ferguson Enterprises Inc. Rothrock Renovation & Remodeling a Division of Foam Work Insulators, LLC Zack Rothrock Builders, Inc. Gauldin Landscape & Maintenance Snazzy Screen Solutions Grand Structures, Inc. Southern Foods at Home Granite & Marble by Malave’ Stephen L. Mabe Building, Inc. Growing Green Super-Sod of the Triad Gutter Helmet Piedmont Tarheel Basement Systems Habitat for Humanity of FC The Davey Tree Expert Company Hilltop Landscaping The Grout Medic Home Energy Solutions of the Triad The Stone Resource Home Resource The Tint Wizard Homerite Windows and Doors Time Warner Cable Insulation Solutions Townsend Inc. dba/ Natural Home Lite Kitchen Craft Cooking Shows Truliant Federal Credit Union Knight Topline Services, Inc. Ultimate Edge, Inc. Leaf Filter North, Inc. Uncommon USA Inc. LEAP Realty, LLC Walkabout Tile Living Waterscapes Weeks Hardwood Flooring & Carpet, Inc. Locke Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Loflin Concrete Co., Inc. Whitney Flooring, Inc. Marshall Stone Wishon & Carter Builders, Inc. Master Gardeners of Forsyth County YMCA of Northwest North Carolina Mathis Home Improvements An event of Home Builders Association of W-S *as of 1-26-2010
Triad Home & Garden Show
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Reduce Energy, save money & protect the environment
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TRIAD HOME & GARDEN SHOW Triad Home & Garden Show SEMINAR SCHEDULE An event of Home Builders Association of W-S
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2010 ReduceSATURDAY, Energy, saveFebruary money20, & protect the environment
Room 1: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Practical Approach to Performance and Energy Remodeling Steve McSwain, Maplestone Construction, LLC
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11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Native Plants in the Landscape Craig Mauney, Forsyth County Cooperative Extension Service 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Kitchen Gardens David Bare, Winston-Salem Journal Room 2: 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Top 10 Tips for Green Remodeling Erik Anderson, DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen, A division of Anderson-Moore Builders, Inc. 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Container Gardening 101- Let the professionals at New Garden Landscaping - How to add pazzaz to your outdoor living area. Jim Keen, New Garden Landscapes 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Green Building/Energy Star Ideas For You, Your Contractor and Your Handyman Insulation Solutions / Custom Homes by Hamrick
Room 3: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Your “For Now” Home can be Your Dream Home - Remodeling and Rejuvenating Your Current Home June Delugas Interiors, Inc. 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Energy Alternatives – Solar Power and Geo Thermal Danny Gough, Energy Solutions
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. What the New EPA Lead-Based Paint Rule Means if You Own or are Planning to Buy a Home Built Prior to 1978 Steve Mabe, Stephen L. Mabe Building, Inc. Room 3: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Your “For Now” Home can be Your Dream Home Remodeling and Rejuvenating Your Current Home June Delugas Interiors, Inc. 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Energy Alternatives – Solar Power and Geo Thermal Danny Gough, Energy Solutions 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Triad Home & Garden Show An event of Home Builders Association of W-S Friday, February 19..........................2-8pm Reduce Energy, save money & protect the environment Think Smart! Saturday, February 20................10am-6pm Sunday, February 21.......................12-5pm
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Admission: $6 at the door, $5 in advance, Children 12 and under free with accompanying adult
Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, NC, Portion of proceeds benefits Forsyth Co. Habitat for Humanity 9
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS REPORT Nancy Gould - Joint Governmental Affairs Director
A VERY IMPORTANT EXAMPLE OF HOW OUR STATE AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS HELP US
The Merkley Provision of the Health Care Bill By the time you read this article, I am hoping this is old news and that we are all breathing a sigh of relief. However, if the Merkley Provision in the US Senate’s version of the national health care bill has not been removed by the time this article is printed, please read on and TAKE ACTION! Quite simply, the Merkley Provision in the Senate’s version of the Health Care Bill is extremely unfair and damaging to the housing and real estate industry, even though the national media has said little about it. As big as its impact could be, it is our national associations that we must thank for being on the ball and telling us about it. Since this provision impacts construction related businesses, NAHBA is taking the lead in combating it and making sure we have what we need to help fight this potential regulation that will hurt small building businesses and increase the price of housing Below is information from NAHBA about the Merkley Provision and how we can work together to get it removed. Background Unlike the original version of H.R. 3590 crafted in the Senate, the final version of the legislation that was passed on Christmas Eve arbitrarily singles out the ailing construction industry at a time when the industry is struggling to recover from the worst economic climate since the Great Depression. This provision, championed by Senator Jeff Merkley (DOR), is particularly egregious because it specifically targets small businesses in the “construction industry” by exempting only construction companies with fewer than 5 employees from the bill’s health care mandates. (All non-construction companies enjoy a 50 employee threshold before they are mandated to provide health care coverage. The specific legislative language appears on page 2107 of HR 3590. ) There is no justifiable policy rationale for singling out the construction industry. Further, it is disappointing 10
that lawmakers chose to include this provision in the underlying legislation without providing an opportunity for open debate, a chance for our industry to make a case for why we should not be singled out or a stand alone vote on such a provision. What’s Being Done NAHBA began working immediately after Christmas to fight the provision in Washington and instructing state and local Home Builder Associations in how they can help. State Home Builder Associations throughout the nation have contacted and are encouraging both state and national congress members to work to remove the provision as the Senate and House hammer out a compromise. However, our state and national associations can’t do it alone. WSRAR and HBAWS are also asking its members to contact their Congress members who voted “for” the House or Senate bills and tell them that this provision must be removed. Timing The House and Senate are conducting negotiations on final bill language. The goal is to complete the process in time for President Obama’s State of the Union Address, which is anticipated to be delivered in early February. What You Can Do We are updated regularly by NAHBA and are passing that information along to members through the HBAWS website at: www.hbaws.org. When you go there and click on “Breaking News” at the top right, I hope you’ll learn that we’ve been successful in getting this provision removed. However, if you see that the issue has not been resolved, please follow the instructions found there. Our national and state associations do a terrific job of representing us and working for us. Not doubt, the portion of the dues fee that goes to them is money well spent. However, let’s never forget that it takes all of us working together to be truly successful.
UPCOMING CE SEMINARS Business Management Class Date & Time: 2/23/2010 8:00AM - 5:00PM Where: Winston Salem, NC Liberty Hardware 140 Business Park Drive NAHB Member Fee: $175 / Non-member Fee: $225 Instructor: Vince Butler Marketing & Communications Strategies for Aging & Accessibility (CAPS I) Date & Time: 2/24/2010 8:00AM - 5:00PM Where: Winston Salem, NC Liberty Hardware 140 Business Park Drive NAHB Member Fee: $175 / Non-member Fee: $225 Instructor: Vince Butler
Triad Home & Garden Show
Preview Party February 18
5:30 - 8:30 p.m. M.C. Benton Convention Center Downtown Winston-Salem RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY FEB. 15 Sponsored by:
STOCK Building Supply
Make your reservation using the card you receive in the mail, or under the events section at www.hbaws.org
Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS II) Date & Time: 2/25/2010 8:00AM - 5:00PM Where: Winston Salem, NC Liberty Hardware NAHB Member Fee: $175 / Non-member Fee: $225 Instructor: Vince Butler
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PAYMENT REQUIRED WITH REGISTRATION MAIL TO: HBAWS, 220 Charlois Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Presented by Danny Gough, Energy Solutions
Please visit us
Builder CE Seminar 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. “Choosing the best HVAC system”
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4575 Hamp ton Rd Clemmons , NC 27012 P: 336.712.9 910 F: 336.766.5 906 www.stock buildingsu pply.com
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REMODELERS UPDATE Chuck Hicks, President, NAHBR, HBAWS The NAHB Remodelers January meeting was preceded by a Lead Based Paint seminar for 2 CE credits. We had excellent attendance from Remodeling Council members, remodelers, builders, and guests. Key points from the meeting: 1. Jobs effected will be those homes built prior to 1978, with more than 6 sf per room disturbed, or more than 20 sf exterior disturbed. 2. NC has adopted the EPA guidelines and have made them effective as of January 1, 2010. 3. Give out ‘Renovate Right’ booklet to client and obtain their signature. 4. Get certification as a renovator from the state, not the EPA. 5. Get firm certified with the state, not the EPA. If you have more questions, please contact Steve Mabe, Chuck Hicks, or the HBA office. The HBA will be organizing a training and certification class this Spring. More information will be forthcoming.
For those remodelers who want to market their work to the public this spring, the HBA’s Showcase of Remodeled Homes will be held May 15-16 from 12pm–5pm. Remodelers interested in participating should call Bob Vaughn of the Cabinet Studio at 336724-1754. Bob will be chairing the Showcase this year.
Mark your 2010 calendars: March Remodelers Meeting March 9 at WFU Deacon Tower
Our next meeting is February 9th in the Deacon Tower at WFU’s BB&T Stadium. If you are interested in growing your business or learning more about remodeling, visit with us at our next meeting. Please let the HBA staff know if you plan to attend.
ATTENTION REMODELERS! Registration is fast approaching for the
SHOWCASE OF REMODELED HOMES May 15 & 16, 2010 Contact Megan Parks at: meganp@hbaws.org for details about joining the chapter or for participation information for Showcase of Remodeled Homes.
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Virginia Foxx Meets with BUILD PAC Committee On Monday, December 21st the HBAWS BUILD-Pac, along with NCHBA Director of Political Affairs Jesse Boyce Hayes, met with U. S. House Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC). Past NCHBA President Paul Mullican and HBAWS Executive Vice President Jerry Herman were also in attendance. Rep. Foxx spent about an hour speaking with the committee about issues that currently affect our nation in general and the home-building industry specifically.
determines what amendments will be allowed during floor debate. In addition to having sponsored two successful bills that have been signed into law since her election in 2004, Rep. Foxx is currently sponsoring six bills. A seventh, dealing with the disapproval of obligations under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, passed the House with an overwhelming majority, but has yet to be taken up by the Senate.
Congresswoman Foxx was a North Carolina State Senator for ten years before being elected to Capitol Hill, where she consistently opposed tax increases and fought to make government smaller. She currently serves on the House Committee on Rules, which determines whether legislation comes to the floor and
The BUILD-Pac committee was able to share concerns about the current economic situation with Rep. Foxx and found that her views were very well aligned with the needs of our builders and associates. It is good to know that there is someone in Washington who is looking out for the home builders of America.
PARADE OF HOMES PARTNERS DIRECTORY ONLINE DISCOUNT DIRECTORY, A GREAT SALES TOOL
Builders, the Parade is coming... our local lenders are not as excited about speculative homes as they have been in the past. A great way to make sure your company is represented in the Parade is to do it with a custom home build. The discount directory is a great motivational/sales tool to get the potential custom buyer to move ahead--�look at the savings you will achieve by getting started now and making it a custom� Check out the details of the discount directory on the newsletter insert.
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ASSOCIATE GUEST COLUMN As a new member of Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem, we at Webb Heating and Air Conditioning are proud to be the Associate Guest Columnist this month. We look forward to getting to know more of you and working with you on the numerous activities here at Home Builders. Thanks for the welcome! As I was watching those exciting NFL games this past weekend, I was reminded of a conversation I had a while back with a friend. In most sports, you only pay attention to the officials when there’s a problem. A foul may be called, there might be an issue with a player or coach, any of those things may jump out. If you don’t notice them, things are “fine”, you may not even remember seeing the officials running around. In many ways, homeowners only think of heating and air conditioning contractors when there’s a problem. It’s either too hot, or it’s too cold. The air may be dirty or unfiltered, or it may be too dry. If things feel “fine”, most people don’t think twice about us. It can be difficult in new construction to get homeowners to see the benefit of upgrading heating and air conditioning equipment. People like things they can see or touch. They may think nothing of upgrading flooring, countertops or brick or rock accents on the outside of the home, etc. The last thing on their list may be higher SEER equipment, variable speed air handlers or furnaces, higher efficiency filters or humidifiers. According to the Energy Information Administration, an estimated 44% of all energy costs are attributed to HVAC systems. It is the single largest contributor to your home’s electricity and fuel (oil and gas) consumption. Higher SEER equipment, 95% AFUE Gas Furnaces, changing filters regularly, yearly maintenance on equipment can all aid in keeping energy costs down and prolong the life of your equipment. Indoor air quality is another important part of homes today. With the growing number of kids and adults with respiratory issues, it is more important to look at filtering options and keeping those filters changed 14
regularly. It can keep your home and air cleaner; keep your equipment running as efficiently as possible, and can minimize the irritants in the air of your home. In the winter the air in your home can get dryer than a desert, sometimes as low as 15-20% humidity. This can not only affect a person’s breathing, but also the condition of your home and it’s components. Hardwood floors, doorjambs, and furniture can suffer from the stress of low humidity. Simply installing a whole-home humidifier can keep these items in better condition. It can even reduce static electricity in your home. These items typically have a higher contract cost, which can increase your contract price, or add change-orders to the job. Discussing these items with your HVAC contractor in advance, can not only ensure the comfort of your customers, it can also help your bottom line.
Webb Heating and Air Conditioning Jeff Sessoms 170 Webb Way, Advance, NC 27006 Telephone: (336) 998-2121 Emergency: (336) 998-2121 Fax: (336) 998-5443 www.webbheatingandac.com
Associate Product Night March 23, 2010 Associates Members are invited to participate in the first Associate Product Night in 2010. 3 to 4 member companies needed 3/23/10. For more information, contact Bev Hayes at the HBA office 768-5942 or email beverlyh@hbaws.org
HOMEBuilders Newsletter 2010
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Milburn and Buck Horn to be Featured Association Home for 2010 Spring Festival Homes On 90 acres of gently rolling land accented by clusters of old-growth hardwoods, Milburn is conveniently located on Styers Ferry Road, where a number of surrounding estates set the tone for this upscale development. Generously sized lots range in size from .70 acres to 3.41 acres. Milburn’s public streets have curb and gutter, sidewalks, street trees and decorative lighting. Buck Horn, Buck Horn Construction Co., Inc., is featuring his home under construction in Milburn. It has 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath brick home situated on a beautiful wooded lot with plenty of privacy. Incredible attention to detail throughout, including fabulous kitchen/keeping room with granite countertops, kitchen island and stainless steel appliances, numerous built-ins throughout the house, double sided fireplace between keeping room and great room, screened porch, and attached 2 car garage. Functional media/ computer loft area upstairs and bonus room with additional built-ins. Karen Starets, Prudential Carolinas Realty, is the listing agent. There are several things about Milburn that will quickly become one of this area’s premier neighborhoods:
Our location – we are centrally located between Lewisville and Clemmons and just 3 quick miles from Highway 421.
The land itself is gorgeous! Huge old growth hardwood trees and a combination of flat and gently rolling terrain. Spacious lots range from approximately 3/4 of an acre to almost 3 1/2 acres, with beautiful vistas and almost 20 acres of common area where a treelined pond will have a small dock for the neighbors to enjoy. Home prices are ranging from the high $400,000’s to $1,000,000+. Directions: 421 North to the Lewisville Clemmons exit; Left at top of ramp; Right on Styers Ferry when it turns at the stoplight; Styers Ferry makes another Right turn in approximately 2 miles. Stay on Styers Ferry for another 1 mile—Milburn is on the Right. We wish Buck, his suppliers and subs all the success to complete a wonderful finished product that we know you won’t want to miss!
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Board of Directors Approves 2010 Action Plan/Goals The Annual Planning Retreat for our association was held back in November of 2009. Ernie Tompkins was our facilitator with 30 members in attendance. The Board had a focused conversation based on this question: “What can your business segment do to help the other members of the HBA survive and thrive?” Those present were asked to get into their representative business segments and the suggestions were shared openly to the all the groups. From that discussion, five breakout groups used those thoughts and ideas and were reworded into goals and action plans for 2010. The goals were presented and reviewed by our Board of Directors in December and approved at the January 19 board meeting. Three focus area names will remain from last year: Education, Green Building & Energy Star, and Membership Services.
Two focus areas had name changes: Image Committee changed to Public Relations/Communications and Governmental Affairs changed to Local Regulatory Involvement. Expect to hear more about these topics and goals, and if you have any interest in serving on a committee that addresses these focus areas, please contact the HBA at 336.768.5942. The Board of Directors holds its regular monthly meeting on the third Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. at the HBA office. Each month the Board Plan includes strategies targeting the five focus areas summarizes the key actions taken at the previous month’s meeting. For additional information on any item, please call a member of the Board of Directors, listed on page 22 of this newsletter, or Jerry Herman at 336.768.5942 or contact him via email at jerryh@hbaws.org.
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February TIME TO RENEW
January MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
A.D.S., Inc. ABC Supply Co., Inc. Aher Builders Inc. Anders Construction Buena Vista Landscaping & Irrigation Construction & Maint. Resources, Inc. DEF, Inc. Energy Solutions H & S Masonry, Inc. Harrell Construction & Remodeling, Inc. Home Real Estate Company Homes by Jonathan Lee, Inc. Johnson Granite, Inc. June & Garland Adams Builders, Inc. Log Works USA Maplestone Construction, LLC Mid Atlantic Concrete Products Inc. Murdock Insurance Services My Dog Tess Realty Nationwide Insurance/Glasgow Agency Olvera Construction Parksite Perry W. Carter General Contractor Inc. Renewal by Andersen of the Triad Rocha Masonry, LLC Rose Interior Trim, Inc. Setty Enterprises, Inc. Signs Now Superior Walls of NC TMS Travis & Michaels Construction Services, LLC Triple AAA Carpets, Inc. Tyndall Wiring Wallburg Mulch Sand & Gravel, Inc. William D. Houck & Associates, Inc.
50 years of Membership - Grandview, Inc. 35 or More Years - Fence Builders, Inc. 25 or More Years - Vulcan Materials Company 20 or More Years - Motsinger Block Plant, Inc. 10 or More Years - Timber and Stone, Inc. 5 or More Years Reece Builders & Aluminum Co., Inc. Parks Chevrolet Keller Williams Realty of Winston-Salem Greenwood Developers Inc. Budget Blinds 1 or More Years Piedmont Disposal, Inc. The Law Offices of Randall L. Perry, PLLC Bridges Wealth Managment Bell, Davis & Pitt, P.A. Mathis Home Improvements Mocksville Builders Supply, Inc. Nelson Shirley, Inc. Beeson Hardware Co. PPG/Porter Paint Built Rite, Inc. Adams Products Company
NEW APPLICANTS FOR CONSIDERATION
Associates
Imrie Design & Build, LLC Daniel W. Bersch PO Box 24 Bethania, NC 27010 (336) 978-7711 imriedb@triad.rr.com In business for 6 months Design Sponsor: Ron Schwartz, Audio Video One
Re-Bath of the Triad Leslie Chilton 2601 Battleground Ave. Greensboro, NC 27408 (336) 282-2424 leslie@triad.rebath.com In business for 14 years Remodeling Sponsor: Kathy Craven Snodgrass, Piedmont Natural Gas
NetUnlimited Cabling Solutions, LLC Thomas J. Moore 3090 Salem Industrial Dr. Winston-Salem, NC 27127 (336) 765-0023 tmoorenetcs@yahoo.com In business for 8 years Cable Installation Sponsor: Benny Copple, Poindexter Lumber Co.
Watson Wood Works John Watson 780 Megahertz Dr. Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (336) 788-1881 jwatson@watsonwood.com In business for 25 years Millwork/Casework Sponsor: Al Hyatt, The Pheonix Company
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January - NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
(Back Row, L to R) Ronnie Foster, American Waste, Tim Shortt, Dease Plumbing, Terry Tester, Cunningham Brick, Andy Dease, Dease Plumbing, Scott McDaniel, Progressive Security, Inc., Rob Boone, R. H. Boone Construction, LLC, Steve Hurst, HBAWS 1st Vice President, Hurst & Brown Construction (Front Row, L to R) Karen Blalock & James Guthrie, Carolina Shutter and Blinds, Dick Farris, Freedom Mobility Aids
HBAWS New Members Stillwater Homes, Inc. Robert M. Baldwin III 4117 Old US Hwy 421E Yadkinville, NC 27055 Residential Builder Sponsor: Mike Hayes, Southern Community Bank
BUILDERS
ASSOCIATES
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Busch Insurance Rick Busch PO Box 25105 Winston-Salem, NC 27114 (336) 760-1516 (336) 760-1340 rbusch@buschinsure.com Sponsor: Jerry Cowan, BMIC
RJJ Framing Jose Jasso-Rodriguez 805 Kensal Green Dr Kernersville, NC 27284 Carpentry Sub-Contractor In business for 2 years Sponsor: Steve Murdock, Murdock Insurance
Spike Club & Membership Drive Life Spike Members (25 credits +) Rich Achor Harriet Anderson Kerry Avant Sandra Blackwelder Gregg Blevins Lindsay Brandon Greg Burton Rick Busch Ken Capron Jim Caudle Bert Coats Marvin Conley David Cooper Benny Copple Nick Dell’Aquila Tom Dubuisson Teresa East O.T. Fowler, Jr. Jim Glasgow Russel Fox Kitty Gregg Harris B. Gupton Charles Helsabeck Andy Hewitt Ray F. Hine Robin Hinshaw William Horlacher Eddie Hubbard
49 113.5 62 182.5 41 49 33.5 41.5 74 188.5 111.5 31 238.5 905.5 40.5 40.5 63 27 136.5 43 58 67 34.5 53 324.5 34 60 77
Al Hyatt Todd Isenhour Angela Kalamaras Jerry Kapp Steve Kelley Ian Kissinger Mike Lang Jonathan Lee Mitch Lowrey Stephen L. Mabe Rik Maxey, Jr. John McPherson, Jr. Geoff Moore Jim Morgan Paul W. Mullican Steve Murdock Rob Powell Butch Ray Herschel Redding Robbie Robertson Keith Rogers Zack Rothrock Ron Schwartz Kathy Sexton Barry R. Sidden Virgil Smith Kathy Craven Snodgrass Rick Tozier Larry Weisner
269.5 84.5 74.5 35 66 43 71 32 61.5 54.5 33.5 67.5 26.5 175 177.5 74.5 111 48 84 37 70.5 53.75 298.5 192 72 320 531.75 29 26.5
as of 1-26-10
John Wells 108 Roy Whitley 99.5 Ron Williams 35 Larry Wilson 42.5 Sheila Wilson 40.5 Mark Winfrey 143.5 Larry Wise 54 Shane Young 119 Spike Club Members (6-24 credits) Richard Alexander 7.5 Lisa Benson 18.5 Don Berrier 16 Crickett Choplin 20.5 Ximena Dockery 8 Missy Easter 11.75 Stephen M. Frucht 17 Brad Hedglin 17 Rosemary Howell 7 Bruce Hubbard 11 Phil Mock 8 Tracy Morehead 17 Susan Mueller 6 Hank Myers 7 Kimberly Smith 7 Carolyn Triplett 6 Tammy Watson 12.5 Chris Yenrick 23.5 Dennis Crews 13 Jeff Ray 21
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HBAWS BOARD of DIRECTORS 2010 HBAWS BOARD OFFICERS Rich Achor, President Steve Hurst, 1st Vice-President Shane Young, 2nd Vice-President Randall Perry, Secretary Mike Hayes, Treasurer Rick Tozier, Immediate Past President
2010 DIRECTORS Richard Alexander Jeff Canter Andy Collins Rick Easter Chuck Hicks Rosemary Howell Angela Kalamaras Jonathan Lee Steve McSwain Susan Mueller Nathan Myers Sarah Olson Butch Ray Keith Rogers Jennifer Sammons Chris Smith Carolyn Triplett Robert Vaughn Shane Wagoner Troy Warner Bill Wysor
COMMITTEE/COUNCIL CHAIRS Associate Members Committee Bill Wysor, Chairperson NAHB Remodelers Chuck Hicks, President Women’s Council Rosemary Howell, President HBAWS DIRECTORS NCHBA DIRECTORS Rich Achor Steve Hurst John McPherson, Jr. Kathy Craven Snodgrass
NAHB DIRECTORS Rich Achor Steve Hurst Paul Mullican Rick Tozier LIFE DIRECTORS
ALTERNATES: Steve Mabe Herschel Redding Shane Young ALTERNATES: Richard Alexander Jonathan Lee Steve Mabe Keith Rogers
Herschel Redding Kathy Craven-Snodgrass
STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: 336.768.5942 • Fax: 336.768.9280 Jerry Herman Executive Vice President
jerryh@hbaws.org
Megan Parks meganp@hbaws.org Director of Operations/Member Services Beverly Hayes Communications Manager Valerie Adams Financial Manager
beverlyh@hbaws.org valeriea@hbaws.org
Nancy Gould ngould@wsrar.com Joint Governmental Affairs Director WWW.HBAWS.ORG 22
March Madness HBA Style The Social Committee is excited to announce a new event for the athletic inclined. A three on three, halfcourt basketball tournament will take place at the Fulton Family YMCA, on March 4th. Teams of five can enter this round robin tournament and each game time period will be set after the entry deadline. The cost per team will be $50.00 that will support BuildPAC. No charge for spectators. Butch Ray, Chair, and Jennifer Sammons, Co-Chair said, “this is a fun outing for players and spectators alike”. Teams will play short scrimmages against one another from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Registration will be limited to the first 10 teams and can be made up from HBAWS member companies, committees, or small groups. Rules will be simplified with a “call your own foul” and total points scored with a running clock will identify the winners. Bring your team, cheerleaders and spectators for this fun event.
FEB & MARCH CALENDAR OF EVENTS FEBRUARY 9 Executive Board 4:00 p.m., HBA Board Room NAHB Remodelers 6:30 p.m. Deacon Tower
MARCH 2 Builder’s Committee 12:00 p.m., HBA Office Women’s Council 5:30 p.m., HBA Office
FEBRUARY 11 Associate Members Committee 12:00 p.m., HBA Office
MARCH 3 Spike Club 11:45 p.m., HBA Office
FEBRUARY 15 Triad Green Building Council 3:30 p.m., Magnolia Manor
MARCH 9 Executive Board 4:00 p.m., HBA Board Room NAHB Remodelers 6:30 p.m. Deacon Tower
FEBRUARY 16 Board of Directors 4:00 p.m., HBA Board Room FEBRUARY 17 NCHBA 1st Quarter Meetings Grandover Resort FEBRUARY 18 THGS Preview Party & CE Seminar 3:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Benton Convention Center TRIAD HOME & GARDEN SHOW Benton Convention Center Friday, February 19 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, February 20 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday, February 21 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. FEBRUARY 23, 24, 25 Feb, 23 - Bus.Management for Building Prof. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Liberty Hardware Feb. 24 - Marketing & Communications Strategies for Aging & Accessibility (CAPS I) 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Liberty Hardware Feb. 25 - Design/Build Solutions for Aging & Accessibility (CAPS II) 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Liberty Hardware FEBRUARY 26 Spring Festival of Homes 5:30 p.m. - Regular Entry Deadline, HBAWS
MARCH 11 Associate Members Committee 12:00 p.m., HBA Office MARCH 15 Triad Green Building Council 3:30 p.m., Magnolia Manor MARCH 16 Board of Directors 4:00 p.m., HBA Board Room
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Triad Home & Garden Show
Preview Party February 18
5:30 - 8:30 p.m. M.C. Benton Convention Center Downtown Winston-Salem RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY FEB. 15 Sponsored by:
STOCK Building Supply
Make your reservation using the card you receive in the mail, or under the events section at www.hbaws.org
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