Chalkline Fall 2018

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

Tour of Remodeled Homes in the Works HBA at Work for You ������������������������������������������������������������ 4 Remodeling Love ������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 Ensuring a Seat at the Table �������������������������������������������� 10 Nanke New Safety & Training Director ������������������������13

CONTENTS / MEMBERSHIP & BOARD

2018 Board of Directors

Contents

OFFICERS PRESIDENT

Matt Holstege,MC Northwest VICE PRESIDENT

Mike Riddle, Mike Riddle Construction, LLC SECRETARY/TREASURER

Brett Tallan, M.J. Tallan Construction ASSOCIATE VICE-PRESIDENT

Phil Fitzner, Power Auto Group IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Kent Kaufman, Kaufman Homes, Inc. FORMER PAST PRESIDENT

Chuck Foster, Chuck Foster Homes & Remodeling

BOARD MEMBERS Jeff Boles, Parr Lumber Brent DeHart, Northwestern Mutual

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+

Nolan Fridley, Nolan Fridley Construction Brent Pence, Pence Northwest Construction, 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 Kelli Terjeson, Fidelity National Title

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

Brad Nanke, Safety Management Consultant brad@HomeBuildersAssociation.org

Tracy Mitchell, Contract Accountant accounting@HomeBuildersAssociation.org

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John Gooley 2328

STATESMAN SPIKE 500+ Ric McNall 796

SUPER SPIKE 250–499 Mike Smith 442 Tim Mametieff 433 Rick Massey 420 John Mills 389

Jason Dudley, J. Forrest Construction Tim Mametieff, New Crossing Homes, LLC

President’s Message ���������������������������������������� 4 Remodeling Love ��������������������������������������������� 6 New Product Showcase ���������������������������������� 8 10 Benefits of Consumer Shows ��������������������� 12 New FAQ on Silica Standards ������������������������ 13 Brad Nanke New HBA Safety Director ���������� 13 Vital Statistics �������������������������������������������������� 14

Dan Dorn 357 Dean Kaufman 316 Jeffrey Green 314 Chuck Foster 282 Jubal Frost 253

ROYAL SPIKE 150–249 Steve Johnson 231 Don Druliner 200 Tom Wheeler 181

Rick Ziebell 161 Ken Hannegan 158 Randy Fultz 157

RED SPIKE 100–149

Kelvin Dettwyler 143 Rob Rardin 120

Mike Riddle 130

GREEN SPIKE 50–99

Jerry Page 98 John Hammer 94 Rich Kansky 82 Larry Bilyeu 75 Bob Cavell 67 Kent Kaufman 66 Matt Endler 60

Eric Olsen 61 Mike Smith 56 Matt Holstege 54 Brad Moore 52 Don Sturgeon 51 Kerry Kuenzi 50

LIFE SPIKE 25–49 Patrick Jackson 48 Serge Serdsev 48 Steve Herr 46 Chris Pfeifer 44 Jim Hobbs 43 Randy Melton 42 Ryan Bloedel 40

Eric Templeton 35 Tim Youngkin 34 Tim Kelsh 34 David Hafner 28 Rich Fry 26

BLUE SPIKE 6–24 Rich Clausen 24 Mark Shipman 24 Kimberly Hosmer 24 Laura Dorn 23 Kevin Stone 22 Kraig Kelly 21 Jason Robertson 20 Randy Reeves 20 Hunter Emerick 19 Rod Ashford 19 Caleb Remington 17 Don Lulay 12 Brent Pence 11

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

New & Reinstated Members Colleen Benson Homes Colleen Benson (503) 830-9467 Spike: Tracey Sherrell Cornerstone Web Studio Mariah Hurlburt (971) 808-2185 Spike: Kelvin Dettwyler HomeSmart Realty Group Patty Bolstad (503) 881-4570 Spike: Don Sturgeon Jet Industries Jeff Zeeb (503) 363-2334 Spike: John Gooley Max Homes Max Shipuk (503) 480-5569 Spike: John Gooley Modular Mini Storage Terrilynn Allworth Roshay (503) 692-3532 Noble Crest Homes, Inc. Paul Norgart (503) 380-9221 Spike: Steve Willems Servicemaster of Salem Noel McClorey (503) 585-4017 Third River Marketing LLC Tim Fahndrich (503) 884-7872 Willamette Valley Appliance Adam Holstege (503) 390-0161 Spike: Nigel Guisinger

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.

Ashcourt Heating Don Harp (503) 385-7520 Davidson’s Masonry Davis Evenson (877) 364-3744

We are an association of building industry professionals committed to supporting our members. We advocate for balanced, efficient, and responsible development while promoting the social and economic values of homeownership in our community.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Examples of How HBA Works for Our Industry and YOU And like that…. Fall is here. 2018 is almost in the rear-view mirror. I hope everyone has had a chance to enjoy the year both professionally and in their personal lives.

Every few months I write the President’s message for Chalkline. This time I want to address something that has come up in conversations, usually with someone telling me they are too busy to get involved in HBA issues or that they dislike politics and dealing with governing bodies. A lot of people want to go about their business and have some time left over for their families. My answer is “No problem.”

Not everyone wants to get involved or has the time. That is why we have staff and members that put the time, effort, and passion in. All I am asking for is your support. We are a member driven organization and we do rely on the dues and monies raised by having a healthy membership. Membership dollars have been at work at every level with a lot of positive outcomes at the local, state and national levels this last year.

There are also some big issues that will affect us coming up.

Here is a recap of things that we have been able to address.

1. Both member Rich Fry and CEO Mike President’s Erdmann have been serving for the last 18 months on the City of Salem’s Message SDC advisory committee, as the city

by Matt Holstege prepares to update all of their Systems Development Charges paid with each building permit. While SDC fees are all but certain to increase next July, we’ve been successful in keeping the increases well below what they could have been.

We’re also working on phasing the increases in over a couple of years, which should further soften the impact of an SDC increase 2. Also, in Salem, the HBA has representatives involved in the city’s update of the Comprehensive Plan, looking to provide input from the housing industry to help ensure that any proposed changes would be accepted by the marketplace.

3. The HBA has also been involved in both recent and upcoming SDC proposals in Dallas, Sublimity and Aumsville, working to make sure that cities aren’t charging development more than they’re allowed to under state law. An example of the HBA’s work is evident in Sublimity, where the city had

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proposed to increase the SDCs without giving sufficient notice as required under state law, and then proposed to charge the higher fee to builders who had applied for permits prior to the increase adoption date but before the permits were issued. The HBA’s intervention saved numerous builders more than $4,000 per house.

3. Family Leave will also be on the agenda. Several groups will be looking for businesses – regardless of size – to provide paid family leave for all employees and guarantee positions will be waiting when they are ready to return to work.

At the state level, Jodi Hack has gotten the Oregon Home Builders Association a seat at the table on several issues.

4. We will most likely have to play defense against another cap and trade bill, too. Cap and trade may not affect every builder directly, but the supply chain will be dramatically affected causing more price increases than already seen.

1. Jodi and several members of the OHBA were able to have a productive meeting that will result in ongoing discussions with Speaker of the House Tina Kotek. The speaker is very interested in the affordable housing issue and has asked for our help in crafting a comprehensive plan that will make it easier for our industry to build affordable homes again.

The Home Builders Associations at the state, local, and national level will be at the table for every discussion and every deal. They will always be fighting for the interests of the homebuilder and the trades that help to build homes for people from all walks of life. We have had successes in tax reform, predictive scheduling, and fighting tax increases.

2. Wage accountability is something that you will be hearing more about in the upcoming legislative session. There are legislators who are advocating for “wage accountability.” In a nutshell, if your subcontractor fails to pay their employees on your project, you as the general contractor will be responsible for paying those wages. OHBA is working to show how most general contractors are small businesses that cannot absorb such a cost. It could be devastating for small homebuilders.

So, when you think that you do not want to get involved or do not have the time or expertise, don’t worry. The dues that we all pay as members of the HBA make it possible to hire very capable professionals who believe in what we do for our communities. These dues make it possible for us organize the fantastic volunteers that are here to fight for us. Just by being a member, you do make a difference for your industry and community.

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Remodeling Love HBA Planning Tour of Remodeled Homes for 2019

By James Day

The annual Tour of Homes has always represented an opportunity for members of the Home Builders Association of Marion and Polk Counties to show off their skills.

“I’m excited to show off our work.

I think it will be great,” said Jillian Renner of Golden Rule Remodeling, now in its 43rd year in the business.

“In the past I’ve worked with other organizations that have had remodeling tours. They have been great.”

Now, the association is developing a Tour of Remodeled Homes to enable contractors who specialize in that niche to get some exposure for their work as well.

Renner, whose firm specializes in kitchens, baths and interior remodeling, said in discussions within the Home Builders Association a question kept coming up: “What if we could do it in coordination with new homes to allow builders to show off their remodeling work as well?”

The 2019 Tour of Homes is set for June 15-23, with the remodeling tour scheduled for June 29-30.

“We wanted to open up some avenues for remodeling contractors,” said Mike Erdmann, chief executive officer of the association. “The Tour of Homes is a great marketing opportunity for home builders, and we wanted to give the same opportunity to remodeling contractors to show off their

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craftsmanship. We haven’t been able to do that before.”

Veteran remodelers affiliated with the home builders association are thrilled with the idea.

Kent Kaufman of Kaufman Homes, which has been building since 1975, said Erdmann’s emphasis on the project helped push it toward reality.

“Mike was so involved, so engaged,” Kaufman said. “For several years

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we’ve tried to get a remodeling group going. Mike thought it should work to piggyback it with our regular Tour. This gives us an opportunity to get our name and projects out here.”

Kaufman also noted that given the lack of available land many homeowners would rather stay where they are and remodel than look for a new home.

“Some remodeling projects are bigger than an individual home,” he said, “and people are spending more money on a remodel than a new home.”

Dan Dorn of Sunoco Homes, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, noted that at home shows all remodeling contractors can do is share pictures of their work.

Dorn says that 90 percent of his work is in remodels and added that “the Tour allows people to go into the homes and see the work and find out the experience they had with the contractor,” he said. “It would be a real good move for anyone doing remodeling to get a project into that Tour.”

Dale Van Lydegraf of Dale’s Remodeling, also in its 40th year, said “it’s always nice for people to see for themselves how we can transform a home. We’re helping people manage and change their living spaces and opening up their rooms. These are old homes that want to be new homes.”

And that want to be on the remodeling Tour.

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effort on the part of the membership to build and sell a house to fund the association’s political action and legal defense funds and used to protect the home building industry’s interests at the local and state levels, as well as at the courts.

We have many companies who contributed to this year’s Showcase House. In addition to the list adjoining this page, we’ll be recognizing contributors at the HBA’s All-Member Dinner on November 13th at the Salem Convention Center.

2018 Tour of Home Showcase House

HBA New Showcase House: A Collaborative Effort Did you get a chance to visit the HBA’s New Product Showcase House during the 2018 Tour of Homes in June? If so, you saw a breathtaking modern home that represented the hard work of volunteer builder Mike Riddle of Mike Riddle Construction, along with the contributions from dozens of HBA members.

This year’s project was a one-of-a-kind home located in Rock Ridge Estates in South Salem and was custom designed by Mark Stewart Home Design in collaboration with Mike Riddle who envisioned a modern sleek design.

The home featured large windows, clean lines with minimal trim work, textured finishes, a modern custom stair railing, gorgeous herringbone floors, custom lattice metal work, and an outdoor kitchen.

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Home Builders Association 2018 New Product Showcase House The 2018 New Product Showcase House is a cooperative effort by members of the Home Builders Association of Marion & Polk Counties. This home is built and sold to help promote affordable housing and home ownership in the local area. The effort and energy put forth by contributors helps make this project a success.

Thank you to all of the following donors and contributors!

General Contractor - Mike Riddle of Mike Riddle Construction, LLC Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly’s Home Center & Samsung Audio Visual & Home Automation . . . Northside Homeworks Building Lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick Massey Jr. Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beaudry’s Custom Woodworking Carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cherry City Interiors & Design Clean up/Jobsite . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rick Guilmette Construction Closet . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Closet Factory & Wall Beds of Oregon Concrete Flatwork . . . . . . . . . . . John Mills Concrete (Labor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . River Bend Sand & Gravel (Materials) Dirt Haul Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K & E Excavation Doors & Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Woodcrafters Drywall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sly’s Drywall (Labor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Certainteed & GTS Interior (Material) Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northside Electric Engineering (GeoTech) . . . . . . . . . . . . Multi/Tech Engineering Excavation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Owen Construction, Inc. Finish Carpentry . . . . Mike Riddle Construction, LLC (Labor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Woodcrafters (Material) Fireplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fireside Home Solution Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Parker Concrete (Labor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . River Bend Sand & Gravel (Materials) Framing . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick Guilmette Construction (Labor) Garage Door & Opener . Sarmiento’s, LLC (Labor & Material) Gas Water Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NW Natural & Rinnai Glass (Shower Door & Mirrors) . . . . . . . . AG Glass & Mirror Gravel / Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . River Bend Sand & Gravel Hardwood Flooring . . . . . . A P Construction Services (Labor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cherry City Interiors & Design (Materials) House Design & Engineering . . . Mark Stewart Home Design HVAC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mill Creek Heating, LLC Interior Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie Hildebrand Interiors Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Northwest Insulators, Inc. Landscaping . . . Green Acres Landscape (Materials & Labor) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kelly’s Home Center Lumber & Building Materials . . Advantech / Huber / Zip Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boise Cascade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capital Lumber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IWP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kilgore-Blackman Building Materials

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Norbord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parr Lumber Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roseburg Foresty Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weyerhauser Masonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B K Masonry (Labor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mutual Materials (Materials) Outdoor Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fireside Home Solutions Painting . . . . . . . . . . All Above Painting, Inc. (Interior - Labor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carlos Painting & Drywall (Exterior - Labor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sherwin - Williams (Materials - Exterior) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPG (Materials - Interior) Plumbing Labor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Out West Plumbing Plumbing Fixtures . .The Fixture Gallery/Consolidated Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delta / Brizo Portable Toilet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Best Pots Real Estate Agent . .Don Sturgeon-HomeSmart Realty Group Retaining Wall . . . . . . . . .Coast to Coast Remodelers (Labor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mutual Materials (Material) ......................

Security System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northside Homeworks Siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J Forrest Construction (Labor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Hardie Building Materials (Materials) Solid Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Marble Center Staircase Railing . . . . . . . . . .TimberCraft Homes Inc. (Labor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L J Fab (Material) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zepeda Sub Flooring, Inc. Staging (Home) . . . . . . Jamie Hildebrand Interiors / Breit+Hill Temporary Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Portland General Electric Tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A P Construction (Labor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cherry City Interiors & Design (Materials) Title & Escrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . First American Title Company Trusses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tecna Industries Underground Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . Owen Construction, Inc. Vanity (Powder Bath). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenny Foote Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie Hildebrand Interiors / Breit+Hill Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pella Windows & Doors Window Coverings . . Budget Blinds of Mid-Willamette Valley

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HOLIDAY & INSTALLATION BANQUET

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OHBA NEWS

Ensuring a Seat at the Legislative Table I have officially completed my first six months on the job. I think I’m starting to settle in and get my bearings about me (maybe)…

I spent the first five months traveling across the state meeting with local association EOs, boards and members. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time getting to know those we represent.

It feels like time has just flown by… We’ve been able to make some positive moves forward - one of my favorites is the implementation of a leader’s roundtable focusing on input from stakeholders across the state relating to potential future legislation.

STATE ASSOCIATION UPDATE Jodi Hack, CEO

We held an impressive event for our larger donors – thank you Greg Kubicek and Betsy Cramer for hosting the event and the NAHB staff (Gerry, Jim and Brett) for attending and making it even more of a success. The feedback from members has been positive on a state and national level.

We’ve implemented a new membership drive toolkit for our smaller locals and have been able to offer staff support, marketing materials (emphasizing member benefits at the local, state and national levels) and onsite support for membership drives. Membership is up by 2.2% (as of 5/31/18) with 2,983 members statewide.

State-wide polls have housing slated as the number one issue for the first time in Oregon. Initially, we were tied with jobs and economy and have recently moved to the standalone number one issue of concern for citizens across the state – not just “affordable” housing but housing as a whole. We believe there is potential for comprehensive legislation in the 2019 session.

Third Party Inspectors:

We met with the Speaker of the House and were able to articulate our concerns directly to her and are now working on a package of housing bills that will be presented in the 2019 session. The (virtual) roundtable concept will continue throughout the legislative session to continue engagement with members across the state. I look forward to the work that lies ahead and am thankful for the opportunity.

Due to a recent Oregon Department of Justice opinion, building permits issued by smaller cities and counties that use private Third-Party Building Officials/Inspectors may not be constitutional, throwing the validity of countless building permits into question. We, along with other trade organizations, have sought legal advice and are now awaiting the state Attorney General’s formal legal opinion. No new update.

We are working diligently on building our PAC resources. To date, we have raised over $125,000 more this cycle than the last and plan to not stop there!

A Voice at the Capitol Workgroups, task forces, coalitions and rulemaking are in full swing, and we are at the table for our members.

Codes/Legislative/Regulatory Issues: Wetlands Urban Interface Code Change/Fire Mitigation Appendix W. We are holding a meeting with stakeholders to discuss code conflicts and concerns relating to the Appendix this month. More to come.

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OHBA NEWS

Rural ADU’s: The Rural ADU workgroup has met and is in discussion regarding potential legislative sideboards on the authorization to allow ADU’s in areas zoned rural residential with authority for counties to further condition the ADU’s.

Look for legislation on this issue in the 2019 session.

Workforce & Education: The Joint Committee on Student Success has completed majority of its legislative listening tours. The committee provided a public forum to focus on services and desired outcomes in our K-12 education system which will result in a push for more revenue.

Roundtable discussions are underway with legislators, parents, early childhood specialists, and stakeholders to express the needs of industry and to collaborate on business and education partnerships. Systemic challenges will continue to be a part of the dialogue in the discussion about cost drivers like PERS and health care.

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Energy & Environment: A Joint Interim Committee on Carbon Reduction will be convening to begin work on carbon policy for the 2019 session. Another issue to be watching closely.

Wetland Mitigation Rulemaking is underway. Three of four work sessions have been completed. Draft rules are in the works. We have been at the table working to make sure the rulemaking is favorable to our members.

Cleaner Air Oregon (CAO) Rulemaking Advisory Committee met in May focusing on rules and fiscal issues.

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HBA NEWS

10 Benefits of Exhibiting in HBA Consumer Shows in 2019

The 42nd Annual Mid-Valley Home Show, Jan. 11 – 13, and the 22nd Annual Mid-Valley Yard, Garden & Home Show, March 15 – 17, are coming up in 2019 at the Oregon State Fairgrounds.

Both shows attract a large audience, ready to buy and eager to learn about

the latest products and services for their homes. Our extensive experience with home shows enables us to deliver a highly qualified audience to your booth. Most companies that exhibit in our shows are small businesses, who want access to a new or larger demographic of customers.

1. Capture new customers, generate leads, set appointments.

4. Marketing is essential,in all economic conditions .

8. Attendees are your target – pre-qualified customers.

The 2018 shows welcomed over 9,000 consumers at each show. These consumers have demonstrated they have a need and desire for construction, remodeling and home-improvement related products and services. These are exactly the consumers you should be targeting! Participation in our show offers you the opportunity to interact with thousands of consumers over three days who are interested in doing business with companies like yours.

The economy is fantastic now, but these times won’t last forever. Building brand awareness when times are good helps ensure that when business slows down, consumers think of you when they’re in the market. Successful businesses invest in marketing.

They made time to attend, meaning they are interested in what you offer. Be prepared to talk about your business.

Have your business cards and a flyer about your company available.

Face-to-face marketing is natural at consumer shows -be ready.

5. See what your competition is doing and stand out.

9. Take advantage of a cost-effective advertising opportunity.

You are competing against other businesses 24/7, but at a consumer show you can stand out by designing a booth that draws attention and invites attendees to learn more about what make your company different.

Advertising can be expensive.

Between print, television, mailers, and billboards you can spend a lot and not even reach your audience. Booths in the HBA’s home shows start around $700 and are an inexpensive way to market your business to your market!

2. Consumers want and are ready to buy = immediate sales.

Consumers like to do business with people they know and trust. Your participation will allow consumers to meet you or your representatives and start building a relationship.

6. Shows are a great place to launch products, hear feedback.

Let consumers know what is new with your business. Whether you have a new or remodeled retail store, competitive pricing, discounts or rebates, or are offering new products or services you can showcase it all.

3. Be seen by thousands, help increase your brand recognition.

Create brand recognition and awareness of your company. If someone you meet at the show isn’t ready to purchase during that weekend, when they are in the market they will think of you.

7. Customers want to see it all.

They can’t change the channel or turn the page. They are here to see you!

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HBA NEWS

OSHA Releases Silica Standard FAQ The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released a set of 53 frequently asked questions – and their answers – to provide guidance on its respirable crystalline silica standard for construction.

Through the Construction Industry Safety Coalition, the National Association of Home Builders was a contributor to the formulation of this FAQ. The FAQ stemmed from litigation filed against OSHA by construction industry trade associations challenging the new silica rule. NAHB will continue to work with OSHA to improve its workability. The FAQ is extensive and organized by topic. An introductory paragraph is included for groups of questions; answers appear when questions are clicked.

The FAQ clarifies that many common construction tasks are likely to be outside the scope of the standard. This includes mixing small amounts of mortar; mixing small amounts of concrete; mixing bagged, silica-free drywall compound; mixing bagged exterior insulation finishing system base and finish coat; and removing concrete formwork.

Tasks in which employees are working with silica products that are handled while wet are likely to generate exposures outside of the scope of the standard, including finishing and hand wiping block walls to remove excess wet mortar, pouring concrete, and grouting floor and wall tiles. The FAQ states that many silica-generating tasks performed for 15 minutes or less a day will fall outside the scope of the standard.

Other clarifications in the FAQ highlighted by NAHB staff include: Table 1. The requirement that employers “[o]perate and maintain” tools “in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions to minimize dust emissions,” applies only to manufacturer instructions that are related to dust control.

Other instructions, including recommended respiratory protection, do not have to be followed for purposes of the standard. OSHA also has agreed to issue a Request for Information on Table 1 to revise the table.

Written Exposure Control Plan. The standard does not require employers to develop a new plan for each job or worksite. It requires employers have an applicable written exposure control plan – a single, comprehensive plan that covers all required aspects of the plan for all work activities at all worksites. Also, the standard does not preclude employees from entering areas where silica-generating tasks are occurring. Rather, the rule calls for minimizing the number of employees in the relevant work areas. Review the new FAQ at www.bit.ly/SilicaFAQ

Brad Nanke New HBA Safety & Training Director Please join us in welcoming Brad Nanke to the HBA staff as the association’s new Director of Safety & Training. He takes over for David Davidson, who recently moved on after nearly 10 years with the association.

Brad will be working with association members enrolled in our Group Workers Compensation Insurance Program with SAIF Corporation, helping employers improve their workplace safety practices with the overall goal of reducing injuries and lowering workers compensation costs.

Additionally, he will be teaching lead paint certification classes in Salem as well as throughout the state for the Oregon Home Builders Association.

Nanke comes to the Home Builders Association with more than 30 years of experience in environmental health and safety (EHS) management in the semiconductor and solar industries, most recently as the EHS Manager for the Panasonic solar plant in Salem prior to its closure last year. Nanke has been a member of the Salem City Council since 2001. He served as council president for three years, chaired the Salem Citizen’s Budget Committee, served as chair of the Council Finance/Audit Committee for 18 years, and currently sits on the Council Legislative Committee and Water-Wastewater Task Force.

Brad can be reached at 503-399-1500, or by email at brad@homebuildersassociation.org.

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Vital Statistics NEW RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION

Information Courtesy of Willamette Valley Multiple Listing Service

KEIZER

CENTRAL SALEM

SUBURBAN EAST—N

SUBURBAN EAST—S

SE SALEM

SOUTH SALEM

WEST SALEM

MARION COUNTY

POLK COUNTY

TOTAL

13

3

10

1

79

45

40

117

80

388

Units Sold 12 Months to Date Average Sales Price

$383,122

$272,100

$287,125

$325,000

$459,534

$392,166

$366,641

$379,177

$319,045

$380,146

Average Square Footage

2,310

1,501

1,723

1,989

2,359

2,356

2,141

2,079

1,756

2,108

Average Cost per Square Foot

$168

$183

$168

$163

$197

$176

$173

$184

$184

$184

Average Days on the Market

192

100

136

34

152

87

138

168

142

146

Currently Active Listings

1

0

2

4

36

7

18

65

43

176

600

Sold Units-12 Months to Date

Top Area Builders RANK

400 200

Aug -

18

8 Ma y-1

-18 Feb

No

Aug

v-1

7

17

0

DR Horton Inc

2.

Chad E Davis Construction LLC

3.

Banner Homes

4. (tie)

Comfort Homes Fowler Homes Stafford Homes & Land LLC

5.0

3.0 2.0 1.0

PERMITS*

1.

Months of Inventory on Market 4.0

BUILDER

7.

Scott Martin Construction LLC

8.

MC Northwest

9. (tie)

Boylan Construction Inc.

124 52 48 35 35 35 32 26 24

Wind River Homes

18 Aug -

8 Ma y-1

-18 Feb

7 v-1 No

Aug

17

0.0

24

Data for all areas of Marion and Polk Counties. July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018.

Data compiled from building permits applied for through Salem, Marion County, Polk County, Dallas and Independence building departments.

HBA Events Calendar DATE

EVENT

TIME

LOCATION

October 11

Lead Paint Certified Renovator Training

8:30am - 5:00pm

HBA Conference Room

October 12

HBA Off the Clock

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Cherry City Interiors & Design

October 22 - 26

HBA Fall Membership Drive

November 13

HBA All Member Dinner

5:00pm - 7:30pm

Salem Convention Center

November 15

Lead Paint Certified Renovator Training

8:30am - 5:00pm

HBA Conference Room

December 11

Holiday & Installation Banquet

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Illahe Hills Country Club

July 26

Nail Gun Safety Training

8:30am - 9:30am

HBA Conference Room

August 16

Lead Paint Certified Renovator Training

8:30am - 5:00pm

HBA Conference Room

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