Chalkline Winter 2017

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The Official Publication of the Home Builders Association of Marion & Polk Counties

Code updates for 2018

Reflections On 2017 ��������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Energy Code Upgrades �������������������������������������������������������� 6 OHBA Leadership Search Is On �������������������������������������� 10

Contents / Membership & Board

2017 Board of Directors

Contents

officers President

Kent Kaufman, Kaufman Homes, Inc. Vice President

Matt Holstege, MC Northwest secretary/TREASURER

Mike Riddle, Mike Riddle Construction, LLC Associate Vice-President

Scott Woodward, Woodward Heating, Inc. Immediate Past President

Phil Klaus, Spectra Construction FORMER Past President

Rob Rardin, Weigel Homes

The Spike Club is an exclusive group of members who contribute to the growth of the association by recruiting and retaining members. Spikes maintain a special status, have the respect of their peers as valued members of the HBA and are recognized for their efforts locally and nationally.

To become a Spike, bring in six members to the HBA. Applications for prospective members may be obtained from the HBA office, or call to have one sent to the prospective member.

All Time Big Spike 1500+

Rod Ashford, Ashford Homes Tim Mametieff, New Crossing Homes, LLC Jason Sawyers, Randy Fultz Custom Homes, LLC Rich Tovar, Wind River Homes Nate Scharer, Northside Electric Trever Pfeifer, Pfeifer Roofing Alan Sorem, Saalfeld Griggs, PC Brett Tallan, M.J. Tallan Construction Jayson Valech, Artisan Custom Homes Phil Fitzner, Power Auto Group Michael Poissant, AKS Engineering & Forestry Marilyn Jones, Consolidated Supply

Association Staff Mike Erdmann, Chief Executive Officer mike@HomeBuildersAssociation.org

Jeni Huntington, Director of Events jhuntington@HomeBuildersAssociation.org

Carrie Daye, Director of Member Services carrie@HomeBuildersAssociation.org

Shannon Baughman, Administrative Assistant shannon@HomeBuildersAssociation.org

David Davidson, Safety Management Consultant david@HomeBuildersAssociation.org

Tracy Mitchell, Contract Accountant accounting@HomeBuildersAssociation.org

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HBA News Techniques for Using Compressed Air ����� 12 HBA Consumer Home Shows ������������������� 15 Vital Statistics ������������������������������������������������17

John Gooley 2191

Statesman Spike 500+ Ric McNall 795

Board Members

President’s Message ���������������������������������������� 4 Energy Code Upgrades ������������������������������������ 6

Super Spike 250–499 Mike Smith 432 Tim Mametieff 419 Rick Massey 417 John Mills 378 Mike Meaghers 366

Dan Dorn 355 Dean Kaufman 312 Jeffrey Green 302 Chuck Foster 260

Royal Spike 150–249

Mike Smith 432 Tim Mametieff 419 Rick Massey 417 John Mills 378 Mike Meaghers 366

Dan Dorn 355 Dean Kaufman 312 Jeffrey Green 302

Chuck Foster 260

Red Spike 100–149 Kelvin Dettwyler 141 Rob Rardin 118

Green Spike 50–99

Jerry Page 96 John Hammer 93 Rich Kansky 80 Larry Bilyeu 75 Mike Riddle 83 Bob Cavell 67

Matt Endler 60 Mike Smith 56 Eric Olsen 53 Kent Kaufman 51 Kerry Kuenzi 50

Life Spike 25–49 Brad Moore 49 Don Sturgeon 47 Steve Herr 46 Patrick Jackson 46 Chris Pfeifer 44 Jim Hobbs 42 Serge Serdsev 42 Randy Melton 41

Ryan Bloedel 40 Tim Youngkin 34 Tim Kelsh 34 Eric Templeton 33 Matt Holstege 29 Rich Fry 26 David Hafner 26

Blue Spike 6–24 Rich Clausen 24 Laura Dorn 23 Mark Shipman 23 Kevin Stone 22 Kraig Kelly 21 Jason Robertson 20 Randy Reeves 20 Robert Kleinke 18 Hunter Emerick 18 Caleb Remington 17 Kimberly Hosmer 14 Rod Ashford 14 Don Lulay 12 Brent Pence 11

Ricky Fast 10 Jim Sparkman 9 Mark Wulf 9 Steve Hurley 9 Mike Giles 9 Tim Roth 8 Gary Epping 8 Alan Wilding 8 Nigel Guisinger 7 Chris Rasmussen 7 Michael Devlin 6 Bonique Hollinrake 6 Chris Rasmussen 6 Michael Devlin 6

New & Reinstated Members 5 Star Electric, Inc. Frances Turner (503) 399-0418 Spike: Brett Tallan A & A Roofing, LLC Antonio Garcia (503) 623-8588 Spike: Kent Kaufman Academy Mortgage Travis Newton (503) 363-4878 Spike: Kimberly Hosmer Academy Mortgage Ben Nelson (503) 363-4878 Spike: Kimberly Hosmer AmeriTitle Cindy Morse (541) 928-3368 Spike: Eric Templeton AmeriTitle Erica Hayworth (503) 581-1431 Spike: Brad Moore AmeriTitle Sada Combs (503) 581-1431 Spike: Eric Templeton AP Construction Anatoly Polkhovskiy (503) 949-5534 Spike: Mike Riddle ....continued on page 18

Dropped Members Do you know or do business with any former members of the association? If so, give them a call and encourage them to maintain their HBA membership. You’ll get a Spike Credit, plus help keep the association strong.

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President’s Message

Reflections on 2017 Holiday greetings to all you HBA members! It seems like we were just here. Holidays, installation banquet, and the changing of the guard. I have been spending some time with family in Illinois helping with their harvest this fall.

Getting away from it all for a moment has given me some time to reflect on the year in the building community.

This was another year filled with political surprises, challenges and changes in our industry. The brightest spot in it though was the increase in demand in housing. When asked how things are going, or asking how things are going, the most common response we said and heard this year was simply: “Busy”. What a blessing to be busy and focused on production rather than survival. But business and production comes with its own set of challenges.

We have come around to another code update cycle.

Every 3 years or so Building Codes Division updates the codes, and this happens to be that year. Are you aware of the updates? Although I haven’t seen the new code book yet I understand we are to be expecting some substantial changes. Think advanced framing corners, more stringent insulation details, etc. These changes will go into effect for

President’s Message

by HBA President Kent Kaufman

any projects permitted after January 1st, 2018. For those of you who don’t like to be caught off guard I suggest you check with the HBA to see about attending a Code Update course or purchasing an updated code book. The class is free for members and the book is at a reduced price for members as well. I and some of my key employees are scheduled to take the course. I know I would rather be informed and ready, spending a little time listening to an instructor rather than being stuck pulling apart framing and taking my training from the building inspector.

As we are wrapping up our year at work and trying to complete projects without the sufficient manpower or subcontractors to do so, I am again reminded of this challenge in our industry. Well trained and reliable

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help is still hard to come by and yet the demand for construction keeps growing. When understaffed, meeting deadlines and keeping clients satisfied becomes even more challenging. Reading an article recently I found a conclusion that highlighted the labor shortage’s effect on the economic resurgence. It concluded an ironic idea: the lack of skilled labor is slowing the completion of jobs and raising costs of construction. This in turn is tempering the economic resurgence. I found the hope in it being that possibly the resurgence that is happening is real and will only strengthen as we strengthen our work force.

Encouraging our youth to enter the trades, and then giving them opportunity and programs to learn these trades is the only way we will regain our work force. Any opportunity you have to either support a trade program such as CTEC (Career & Technical Education Center) or help train or encourage a future employee will only benefit our industry.

Carrie, Shannon and David. I appreciate all that they do to keep this association working smoothly and how they keep ahead of industry issues. I encourage all of you to continue to support and engage with the Home Builders!

I look forward to another year – this time serving as past president!

It has been another successful year with growth in our industry and a strong trade organization to help back us up. I have been blessed to work alongside my fellow board members and our hard-working staff, Mike, Jeni,

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Energy Code Upgrades Builders face new methods, materials

By James Day

Jan. 1, 2018 is E-Day for builders and contractors in Oregon.

That’s when new energy codes and other building code upgrades take effect.

“It will be relatively easy to meet new requirements, but it will likely take using new methods or materials to do so,” said Howard Asch with the Oregon Home Builders Association.

“This will require design professionals to evaluate various ways to comply to find the most cost-effective method and workers and subcontractors to be trained how to do the new methods and why they need to change from what they have traditionally done.”Here is a look at the key Jan. 1, 2018 energy code changes: -Headers and wall corners will have to be framed differently in order to accommodate insulation.

-Increased insulation requirements for walls, ceilings and floors, with the new codes entirely replacing the old options table.

In addition, other changes have been made to the state’s structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing codes, but Asch said “changes affecting the trades are quite limited in scope for residential construction and mostly add clarification to the code, relocating requirements, or updating requirements to current standards or recognizing different methods of construction. A few, such as the revised deck sections, provide more detail.”

But it’s the energy requirements that Asch thinks will spark the most discussion and the most due diligence to pass inspections.

“The energy code changes will require the most attention,” he said. “Some construction methods will have to change to gain compliance. However, there are ways to comply that are not necessarily difficult but will require a learning curve.”

The goal, Asch said, is to meet the energy-reduction targets developed by the Legislature.

-All lighting will have to 100 percent compact fluorescent or LED bulbs.

The new code is optional between October and the first of the year, with Asch noting that many builders already are designing and building projects that meet the new requirements.

-All plumbing fixtures will have to be EPA WaterSense certified.

Asch said it is not yet clear how much the new requirements will affect the cost of doing business.

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“It is difficult to estimate the costs,” he said. “Some changes can reduce costs while others increase them a small amount. Cost of the new energy provisions depends on what method among many options is chosen to comply.”

“Those changes occurred when code officials, manufacturers, trade associations and others made change proposals that were reviewed by an IRC committee and approved by a vote of code official members,” Asch said.

Asch also stressed “the importance of checking changes such as new lumber spans and header tables to see if some minor changes in design could save some money.”

A total of 18 proposals were submitted to the building codes division by Oregon code officials, manufacturers and the Oregon Home Builders Association. A committee, which included two OHBA members, reviewed and made recommendations on all proposals after considering the need for the change and the costs involved.

In addition to new construction, the new codes also apply to work done on existing homes.

“Additions and remodels will have to comply with the code whenever something regulated by the code is added, repaired or altered,” Asch said.

So how did we get here?

Asch noted that several of the upgrades are a result of changes to the International Residential Code, the model on which the Oregon code is largely based.

This Stafford Land Company home on Southeast Academy Street in Dallas is being built using the new energy codes that will be required as of Jan. 1.

The Home Builders Association of Marion & Polk Counties already has conducted a pair of training sessions at the Chemeketa Center for Business and Industry in Salem. Builders with questions about future training should contact the Oregon HBA’s Howard Asch at 503-378-9066 ext 2.

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Codes Update

By Howard Asch OREGON HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

OREGON HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

New Lumber Span Tables Available The 2017 Oregon Residential Structures Code has revised the allowable spans for lumber. The spans allowed for Douglas Fir lumber have increased while some other species have decreased. The change is due to more current testing data showing the lumber being harvested today is different than that of several years ago. Since most of the lumber we use in our area is Douglas Fir this may allow use of narrower boards.

There are span tables for floor joists, ceiling joists, rafters, headers and beams. Each will be affected. Before designing a new project with dimensional lumber, it may be worth the time to check the new span tables to see if the changes will allow less expensive material.

As examples of the effect of this change, the span for #2 Douglas Fir 2 x 8’s 16” on center floor joists for a living room floor has been increased from 12’-7” to 12’-9”. 2 x 10’s changed from 15’-5” to 15’-7”. A 2 x 8 ceiling joist increased from 18’-9” to 19’-1”.

Allowable spans are based on the strength of the lumber to support the load, how much it will bend under full loading, and the ability of the wood fibers at the supports to resist crushing because of the weight of the load. The span also depends on the loads expected including dead loads which are the weight of building materials and live loads which are things like people, furniture, snow and wind.

Most lumber will exceed its rated capacity before it fails by fifty percent.

A span of a joist or beam is calculated as the unsupported length. That means the part of the joist bearing on a plate is not considered when calculating the span. Thus a 13’ long floor joist with 1-1/2” bearing on each end is considered to span 12’-9”. The span of a rafter is not measured along the length of the rafter, but the horizontal distance the rafter covers. A rafter with a 12/12 pitch might be 20’ long, but its span would only be 10’.

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OREGON HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

Electrical, Lighting Code Changes The 2017 Oregon Residential Structures code changed lighting requirements and added a couple of new electrical requirements that could be costly to fix if not done correctly the first time.

Space must also be provided in the panel sufficient for a 30-AMP 240-volt electrical vehicle charger to allow a future installation. The panel must have both space for the breaker and sufficient ampacity for the potential future load. Electricians are advised to read over the electrical code changes in the photovoltaic and electrical vehicle charging station sections since they have been revised.

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The old code required only 50% of the lighting fixtures to contain high efficacy lamps. (Lamps is the code language for light bulbs.) The new code will require all lighting to be high efficacy both inside and outside. Two interior and two exterior fixtures are exempted from this requirement.

High efficacy lighting includes fluorescents, high pressure sodium, LED’s and fixture integrated illumination devices (the official name of LED fixtures where the LED is incorporated into the fixture and there is no bulb to change).

Electrical panels must reserve a space for a two pole 30 AMP breaker at the bottom of the box to receive power from a photovoltaic system inverter should one be installed in the future. This is to ensure future solar panels can be more economically installed without having to replace the service panel.

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News from the State Association

By Mike Goodrich 2017 OHBA PRESIDENT

OREGON HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

The Search Is On For New OHBA Leadership As many of you may already have heard, our Jon Chandler has announced that he has finally had enough of managing us and the legislature (he claims that exhaustion from the latter is the primary cause…) and will be retiring as of the end of this year. Jon started with the Portland HBA in 1990 and assumed the CEO position at OHBA in 2004. In that time he has established himself as the foremost expert on Oregon Housing and Land Use issues. In very large part because of those efforts our Association continues to be labeled by the media and others as “powerful” and “influential” despite our relatively small numbers and financial resources.

Most recently Jon has done outstanding work demonstrating to regulators that OHBA is a valuable, willing and

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Starting in January the Executive Committee met to brainstorm the ideal next executive leader of the Association. Was that another lobbyist? Or, someone with strengths in association management that could hire or contract the lobbying and governmental affairs functions. Could we find someone who had the right ratios of both? Or, could we afford to hire both positions? We polled the Board of Directors as well to get their priorities and vision for the Association going forward. Overwhelmingly from each quarter the answer came back that the roles of lobby and governmental affairs were crucial but the perfect candidate would also have association management and business skills to serve the membership development and information sharing roles of the Association.

To conduct the search we formed a Leadership Search Committee consisting of the line officers, three executive officers, Jon and our contract lobbyist to do the majority of the process planning and legwork. This group has been reporting regularly to and receiving

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have them overlap with Jon for January and February giving Jon the opportunity to introduce them around at the International Builders Show in January and work together through the 2018 short legislative session after which Jon plans to take his leave of us full time.

Discussions are underway with Jon regarding the possibility of consulting with us in The job was posted at the end of July. A total the future both in the legislature and with of over 20 applications were received from other ongoing projects such as our efforts all over the country spanning a wide range of to bolster our small local associations, the both governmental relations and association FEMA/NMFS mess, new DEQ activities, and business management experience. The housing policy, PAC fundraising, etc. Exactly search committee reviewed all application how much and what kind of a role makes packets and narrowed down to the top sense in the end will depend in large part on Jon Chander 7 which we referred back to the search who we hire. And, assuming we hire the right consultant for screening. Each candidate was person, they will certainly want to take a lead role in that interviewed by phone and filled out a written questionnaire related to the success criteria we had previously conversation so more on that later. identified. The interview notes and questionnaires have For now, be aware that things are evolving at OHBA and been reviewed by the search committee and a first that your leadership is working on your behalf to identify round of in-person interviews is being scheduled for and hire a new CEO who will guide our next chapter of later this month after which the pool will be narrowed efforts on behalf of home ownership in Oregon. to finalists and the Executive Committee will be brought back into the process for additional interviews and final And, if you see Jon around, you might take a minute selection. to shake his hand and thank him for a hell of a run on our behalf the last couple of decades. Also, it has not We expect to have a hiring decision made in November escaped my attention that a sip of small batch whiskey to give our new CEO time to transition out of their current position by the end of the year. The plan is to may be appreciated just as well as that handshake.

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safety David Davidson HBA Safety Management Consultant

Techniques for Using Compressed Air for Cleaning are designed with nozzles that divert a small portion of air to form a protective air cone around the nozzle, reducing or eliminating the chance that particles could fly back toward you.

Using compressed air for cleaning isn’t difficult. However, many employers and their employees don’t know how to do so safely. That’s because compressed air used for cleaning [1910.242(b)] remains one of Oregon OSHA’s most frequently violated general industry rules in manufacturing workplaces.

That sobering fact calls for a refresher on the rule. Its three key points are:

• The compressed air must be reduced to less than 30 psi at the discharge end of the nozzle.

• “Effective chip guarding” must prevent chips or other debris from being blown back on the worker.

• Personal protective equipment appropriate for the cleaning task is required.

The rule is there for a reason: Cleaning carelessly with compressed air can cause serious injuries, including eye damage, hearing loss, air embolisms, and severe infections.

Compressed air must be reduced to less than 30 psi at the discharge end of the nozzle.

Let’s assume you are blowing filings off a bench grinder with an air gun, and the pressure at the nozzle is 90 psi. Some employers think that the only way to reduce the pressure to less than 30 psi is to lower the compressed air line pressure below 30 psi before it reaches the gun.

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If the nozzle tip becomes blocked, all of the main air flow exits through the side ports and the nozzle pressure does not exceed 30 psi.

Today, most safety air gun nozzles have side ports that allow you to clean at higher pressures, such as 90 psi, but do not exceed 30 psi if the nozzle’s discharge end is blocked (also called “dead ended”). The side ports prevent the full velocity and force of the compressed air from injuring you or another worker.

If the nozzle tip becomes blocked, all of the main air flow exits through the side ports and the nozzle pressure does not exceed 30 psi.

Never clean yourself or your clothes (while you are wearing them) with compressed air and never point an air nozzle at any part of your body or at anyone else – even when you’re sure the pressure does not exceed 30 psi.

“Effective chip guarding” must prevent chips or other debris from being blown back on the worker.

The pressure necessary to remove the particles from machines and other surfaces is strong enough to blow them into your eyes, ears, or abrasions in your skin. Effective chip guarding prevents this from happening.

The chip guard – such as a screen or other barrier – can be part of the air nozzle or a separate item. Some air guns

Nozzle designed with a built-in protective air cone.

Personal protective equipment appropriate for the cleaning task is required.

Safety goggles, gloves, and hearing protection are appropriate for any compressed-air cleaning task. Safety goggles prevent any stray particles from flying back into the user’s eyes.

A good pair of gloves makes any cleaning task easier, and hearing protection is important because cleaning with compressed air can exceed Oregon OSHA’s noise limits.

Low-noise safety air guns can also be effective in lowering noise levels.

Depending on the task, other PPE may also be necessary. It’s a good idea to do a PPE hazard assessment to determine what other PPE you might need.

If you have questions on this, or other safety related topics, please contact the David Davidson, the HBA’s Safety Managemet Consultant, at 503-399-1500 or at david@homebuildersassociation.org.

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2018 is right around the corner, and with the New Year comes the season for the HBA’s two consumer home shows - the 41st annual Mid-Valley Home Show, held January 12th- 14th, and the 21st annual Mid-Valley Yard, Garden & Home Show, held March 16th – 18th. Both shows are held at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem. Reserve your booth now and be a part of the OLDEST, LARGEST, AND BEST ATTENDED consumer home shows in the Salem area. We offer free admission and parking and welcome just over 10,000 consumers in three days at each of last year’s shows.

Our attendees are ages 30 to 75 and are almost entirely home owners looking for ways to remodel or otherwise make improvements to their homes.

This is a cost-effective, direct target marketing opportunity, that reaches local homeowners in the Salem area who are looking for home building, remodeling, yard, garden and outdoor living products and services. While you can spend countless marketing dollars on your own trying to reach these consumers, the HBA’s two home shows bring those consumers directly to you.

With only two months left until the January show, that show is nearly sold out, while the March show has limited availability. For more information on rates and space available, please contact the HBA’s Jeni Huntington or at 503-399-1500 or by email at jhuntington@homebuildersassociation.org.

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Health insurance benefits help you attract and retain the highest qualified employees, and the HBA’s medical insurance program offers you insurance wcompanies, at pricing that’s more affordable than generally available to you in the small group market. A CCB license is required for access to this member-exclusive program, and coverage is available to firms with two or more enrolled employees (at least one employee must not be an owner or owner’s spouse).

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Vital Statistics

Information Courtesy of Willamette Valley Multiple Listing Service New Residential Construction

Keizer

Central Salem

Suburban East—N

Suburban East—S

SE Salem

South Salem

West Salem

Marion County

Polk County

TOTAL

43

2

15

2

69

55

49

59

92

386

$349,781

$346,500

$244,158

$213,150

$405,436

$381,954

$328,780

$345,269

$296,975

$343,698

Average Square Footage

2,208

1,527

1,501

1,623

2,186

2,183

1,996

2,133

1,761

2,022

Average Cost per Square Foot

$158

$162

$163

$149

$185

$175

$165

$162

$169

$170

Average Days on the Market

226

78

97

80

157

173

163

155

162

165

Currently Active Listings

6

0

4

0

35

14

18

38

20

135

Units Sold 12 Months to Date Average Sales Price

sold Units-12 Months to date

Months of inventory on Market 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 .5

600 400

-17

-17

6

-1

6

-1

c De

7

-1

ar

7

-1

7

-1

BUILDER

Permits*

Rank

BUILDER

Permits*

1.

Chad E Davis Construction LLC

44

7.

Boylan Construction, Inc

21

2.

Don Lulay Homes, Inc.

30

8.

Pacific National Development

21

3. (tie)

Comfort Homes

29

9.

Wind River Homes

19

MC Northwest

29

10.

David Kerns Construction, Inc.

17

5.

Banner Homes

27

6.

Fowler Homes

24

Jun

Rank

Dec

p Se

Sep

Sep

Mar -17

-16

0

-16

200

M

n Ju

p Se

Top Area Builders

Data for all areas of Marion and Polk Counties. September 1, 2016 - September 30th, 2017. Data compiled from building permits applied for through Salem, Marion County, Polk County, Dallas and Independence building departments.

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HBA Events Calendar DATE

EVENT

TIME

LOCATION

November 30th

Nail Gun Safety Training

8:30am - 12:30pm

HBA Conference Room

December 5th

HBA Holiday & Installation Banquet

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Illahe Hills Country Club

December 7th

Lead Paint Certified Renovator Refresher Training

8:30am - 12:30pm

HBA Conference Room

December 14th

Lead Paint Certified Renovator Training

8:30am - 5:00pm

HBA Conference Room

January 9th - 11th 2018 NAHB International Builders’ Show

Orlando, Florida

Jan. 12th - 14th

2018 Mid-Valley Home Show

Oregon State Fairgrounds

Jan. 18th

Lead Paint Certified Renovator Training

8:30am - 5:00pm

March 16th - 18th 2018 Yard, Garden & Home Show

HBA Conference Room Oregon State Fairgrounds

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Davis Painting, LLC

Kelly White (503) 851-0514

Brock Davis (503) 779-4808

H & H Heating & Air, LLC Joey Hill (503) 930-4557

Spike: Eric Olsen

Spike: John Gooley

Spike: Brett Tallan

Blair Built, LLC James Blair (503) 508-1515

Farmers Insurance Corey Benson (503) 851-1677

Spike: John Gooley

Spike: Michael Devlin

HomeSmart Realty Group Sean Limbach (503) 931-6838

Brush College Credits

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.

Becky Bailey (541) 779-8390 Spike: Kimberly Hosmer Carlos Painting & Drywall

Spike: David Porter

Jorge Carlos (503) 851-8896

Fidelity National Title

Spike: Mike Riddle

Joan Cuff (503) 370-9119

Cascade Nut & Bolt

Spike: Eric Olsen

Spike: Kimberly Hosmer

Toby McClary (503) 837-8350

Spike: Kelli Terjeson

Ryan Schurr (503) 375-6445

Fidelity National Title

Spike: John Gooley

Katrina Albers (503) 983-5614

Olsen Design & Development Greg Palmer (503) 838-1600

Olsen Design & Development Chris Felguth (503) 838-1600

RAD Enterprises Alex Davis (503) 623-8984 Spike: Jeff Green Rick Jones Painting, LLC Rick Jones (503) 881-1897 Spike: Kent Kaufman

Spike: Eric Olsen

Ross Bowman Building & Remodeling

On Point Wood Flooring, LLC Tim Moneke (503) 932-4239

Ross Bowman (503) 302-7666

Spike: Jason Sawyers

Spike: Rod Ashford

Oregon Wood Floor Co. Doug Francisco (503) 390-4960

Tyrone Simmons (503) 362-8810

Spike: Matt Holstege

Spike: John Gooley

Pacific Residential Mortgage Angelo C. Stratigos (503) 210-4230

Tecna Industries, Inc.

Spike: Kelli Terjeson

HomeSmart Realty Group Andy King (503) 877-9887 Spike: Kimberly Hosmer HomeSmart Realty Group Eric Beachy (503) 983-8292 Spike: Kimberly Hosmer Legacy Real Estate Patrick & Kristi Sieng (503) 406-3936

T.S. Simmons Construction

Dean Wegner (503) 472-8880

Certified Mold Cleaning, LLC

Spike: Kelli Terjeson

dba Certified Indoor Environmental

Fine Line Concrete

M & S Yard Service Mike Guedon (503) 351-9768

Spike: Leslie Savage

Spike: Mike Riddle

David Wallingford (503) 793-1506

Spike: Mike Riddle

PayneWest Insurance John Russell (541) 264-7129

Spike: Matt Holstege

Montgomery Construction Group Chad Montgomery (971) 915-2527

Cindy Dick (503) 930-2148

Spike: Kent Kaufman

Spike: Mike Riddle

Precision Cutt Gary Kraskov (503) 932-1182

Unlimited Construction, LLC

Spike: Mike Riddle

Spike: Tim Mametieff

MSC Engineers, Inc. John Lee (503) 399-1399

Ramirez Construction Ricardo Ramirez (503) 910-5352

Walt Schulz (971) 304-3151

Spike: Tim Mametieff

Spike: Kimberly Hosmer

Brian Richards (971) 599-2219 Spike: John Gooley Coe Construction Dean Pickett (503) 670-7780

Fireside Home Solutions

Spike: John Gooley

Melanie Duncan (503) 684-8535

Crabtree Drywall Interiors

Spike: Mike Riddle

Shey Crabtree (503) 510-1313 Spike: Jason Sawyers David’s Oregon Construction David Sarafinchan (503) 789-8575 Spike: Matt Holstege

Good Well Construction, Inc.

Umpqua Bank

Rich Davis (503) 932-4741 Spike: Jason Sawyers Waterstone Mortgage

Jordan Schweiger (503) 375-6205

Spike: Mike Riddle

Spike: Mike Riddle

Square Deal Concrete

WRH Construction

Tim Hansen (503) 362-1240

Noble Engineering Services, LLC Nick Whitehead (503) 540-0459

Shane Burnett (503) 538-5797

William Hage (503) 509-9943

Spike: John Gooley

Spike: Brett Tallan

Spike: John Gooley

Spike: Rick Massey

Hansen Utilities

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