January 2014 | Vol 19 | No 1
NYC/LI Chapter | National Association of the Remodeling Industry
NARI’s Annual Contractor Trade Show The Show for Remodeling & Design Professionals who buy, specify and influence products!
JANUARY 27, 2014 •
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P rizes, Raffles and Much More!
CASINO NIGHT February 13, 2014 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm The Watermill
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Sponsored by Nassau Suffolk Lumber
Casino, DJ, Open Bar, Buffet
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President’s Message
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KERRY O’BRIEN, PE
BUY NARI NYC/LI CHAPTER OFFICERS Chairperson of the Board John Hogan, Mid-State Lumber President Kerry O’Brien, PE T.F. O’Brien Cooling & Heating 1st Vice President Harris Boshak, UDCP Florence Corp. 2nd Vice President Joanne Bechhoff, UDCP G.B. Construction & Development 3rd Vice President Dan Vazquez Brockway-Smith Company Secretary Lauren Gardner, Wanerka Electric Treasurer Patrick Bentivegna, CR Benco Construction
Every year, wedged between “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” is a chance to support local businesses. Called “Small Business Saturday,” it’s one of several campaigns to encourage consumers to buy from small, locally-owned businesses. I am a big supporter of the “buy local” movement. I live in the village of Huntington and if I need to make a purchase, I try to buy from a “brick and mortar” store right here. If what I need is not available in my village, then I look for a merchant in my county. If it’s not available in my county, I expand my search to Long Island. You get the idea. Buying locally supports my friends and neighbors, and it keeps my village commercially and economically vibrant. So I started thinking about how a similar strategy could help strengthen our local NYC/LI NARI Chapter. Why not encourage homeowners and NARI members to “Buy NARI?” Our membership is comprised of professionals from every discipline in the remodeling industry. From general contractors to design build firms to kitchen & bath remodelers; from architects to
plumbers to electricians; from countertop suppliers to appliance manufacturers to mortgage companies, our experience is wide and varied. Put simply, there is not a job we cannot handle. So if you are on a project and need another trade professional or another area of expertise or a supplier you can trust, why not hire or recommend a fellow NARI member? Why not work with other members who have complementary skills to refer jobs back and forth? These are “win/win” transactions that are good for you, good for other members and strengthen NARI as an organization. New to NARI or want to know more about other member’s specialties, our upcoming Contractor’s Trade Show is being held January 27 at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City. Let’s start our own “Buy NARI” movement. Kerry O’Brien, PE | President, NYC/LI Chapter of NARI T.F. O’Brien Cooling and Heating 1219 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 516-488-1800
Legal Counsel Karl Silverberg, Silverberg, PC Historian Barry Goggin, MCR, CKBR Barry Goggin Construction Executive Director Regina Biondo Board of Directors Dawn Cameron, CRA Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Laurence Carolan, GCP, CR, UDCP House of Laurence Irwin Cordova Doug Dervin, CR, CLC Double D Contractors Rob Kirsic, CKBR Timeline Renovations, Inc. Sharon McGovern Nassau Suffolk Lumber Dominick Mupo Chelsea Home Remodeling Tony Tiso, MCR, CKBR Jarro Building Ind. Editor Troy Blewett, 4DMI NARI Today is published for NARI NYC LI, by 4th Dimension Media, Inc. 262-646-6325
A Message from the Executive Director
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REGINA BIONDO
We’ve Remodeled NARI TODAY Welcome to the newly designed NARI TODAY! We will now be publishing NARI Today every two months and will be sporting a sleek upgraded look. Familiar items will remain, such as the upcoming calendar of events, recent happenings and photographs. New editorial items will include member features and industry news. I hope you enjoy it. Many of our CotY Award winners have now entered the National competition and we wish them all the best with their talented entries. Congratulations once again to the 2013 NYC/LI NARI CotY Award winners. See page 7 for a complete list of winners. Thank you to Appliance World for hosting our Holiday Party, and high five to NKBA for their collaboration.Visit our Facebook site to view more photos. In the NARI office we are currently gearing up for our Trade Show on January 27th at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City. See page 9 for a complete list of exhibitors and seminars. Come for the education, come for the showcased products,
or simply come to win a Harley and hang out with WBAB and DJ Fingers. Whatever the reason…you’ll be glad you came. Finally, always remember to check the events calendar on the website (nari-ny.org) to keep informed on all of the happenings at NYC/LI NARI and any potential additions or changes. Please make note of the next two dinner meetings: February 13th at The Watermill for NARI’s Casino Night; March 20th at the Carlyle at the Palace. I hope your New Year has begun with refreshed energy for all that is important to you and I urge you to include your NARI family in your 2014 focus. At our core we are like-minded individuals bonded by our vision of professional excellence and commitment to our community…laced with friendship. Regina Biondo Executive Director, NYC/LI NARI 115 Broad Hollow Road, Suite 100-C, Melville, NY 11747 rbiondo@nari-ny.org | 631-673-6274
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Holiday Gathering Hosted by NA R I a nd NKBA Metro New York Chapter
The more the merrier! More than 150 NARI & NKBA members packed Appliance World on December 12th for the Holiday Gathering. There was great food, music and a photo booth that kept everyone smiling all evening!
Special thanks to Appliance World for once again sponsoring the Holiday Party and Distinctive Granite for providing the music.
Evening of Excellence
Celebrates CotY Award Winners
NARI NYC/LI celebrated the winners of the 2013 Contractor of the Year Awards in style at our Evening of Excellence. This prestigious ceremony, held this year at the Carlyle at the Palace in Plainview, recognizes excellence in the remodeling industry. Awards are given out in 17 categories on a local and national level to the following NYC/LI Chapter members: Platinum Winner Residential Addition Over $250,000
DG Custom Built Homes & Remodeling
Silver Winner Entire House $250,000 - $500,000
DG Custom Built Homes & Remodeling
Gold Winner Residential Kitchen $40,000 - $80,000
House of Laurence
Gold Winner Home Theater & Media Rooms Under $150,000
Extreme AVS, Inc.
Platinum Winner Residential Exterior Under $100,000
Double D Contractors Inc. Platinum Winner Commercial Interior
Irwin Contracting Inc. Gold Winner Entire House $250,000 - $500,000
Irwin Contracting Inc.
Platinum Winner Entire House $250,000 - $500,000
G.B. Construction & Development, Inc.
Platinum Winner Entire House Over $1,000,000
Benco Construction
Platinum Winner Residential Kitchen $80,000 - $120,000
Gold Winner Residential Exterior Specialty
Gold Winner Residential Exterior Under $100,000
Silver Winner Residential Kitchen $40,000 - $80,000
Excellence in Design – Angela Mengels, UDCP
Excellence in Design – Sherry Gossett
Island Kitchens & Baths
Meadowview Construction Inc.
Gold Winner Residential Interior Over $100,000
Meadowview Construction Inc.
Excellence In Design – Harris Boshak, UDCP Platinum Winner Residential Interior Over $100,000
Meadowview Construction Inc. Excellence In Design – Angela Mengels, UDCP
Baskam Construction Services Inc.
Alure Home Improvements
Gold Winner Residential Kitchen Under $40,000
Homecraft Remodeling Corp.
Excellence in Design – Norman Gavin Gold Winner Entire House Over $1,000,000
DeBlasio Capo Design Build Silver Winner Residential Exterior Under $100,000
Decks Unique, Inc.
Gold Winner Residential Kitchen Over $120,000
DJ’s Home Improvements Gold Winner Residential Interior Element
A special thank you to our generous sponsors who helped make the evening a success.
Silver Winner Residential Interior Element
PLATINUM – WindowRama
DJ’s Home Improvements
Marcor Construction & Roofing Silver Winner Residential Interior over $100,000
Baskam Construction Services Inc. Gold Winner Residential Kitchen $80,000 - $120,000
GOLD – Allied Building Products Corp. – Trio East Wholesalers, Inc.
SILVER – ABC Supply Company, Inc. – Owens Corning BRONZE – Marcor Construction Roofing – Parksite
Baskam Construction Services Inc.
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JA N U ARY 2 7 , 2 0 1 4 | 2 – 8 P M The NYC/LI Chapter of NARI and the Metro New York Chapter of NKBA present the 2014 Contractor Trade Show on January 27, 2014, at the Cradle of Aviation museum in Garden City, NY. The Show is designed for remodeling and design professionals who buy, specify and influence products. Admission, seminars, a hot buffet and parking are free! The Show is a great opportunity for contractors to see the latest products and technologies in the remodeling field. Free seminars from nationally renowned speakers include: • “A Winning Strategy When Working with Today’s Consumer, Collaboration Between Design and Contracting Professionals” by Ellen Cheever. • “Managing the Emotional Homeowner, 3 Steps to Clear Communication” by David Lupberger. Finally, 20 attendees will have a chance to win a 2014 Harley-Davidson Road King. Visit www.nari-ny.org for contest details and seminar schedule.
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January 27, 2014 • 2pm – 8pm Cradle of Aviation • Garden City, NY Guild Quality (Adjacent to Nassau Coliseum) 3:20pm
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The Show for Remodeling & Design Professionals who buy, specify and influence products! Visit for full contest details and seminar schedule. • Seenari-ny.org The Latest Products and Technologies in the Remodeling Field • FREE….Admission, Hot Buffet, Seminars & Parking • Prizes, Raffles and Much More!
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Exhibitor List
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Members News Construction Jobs On The Rise
According to the latest federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America, construction jobs on Long Island and in New York City are more plentiful. The number of construction jobs in Nassau and Suffolk counties climbed 10 percent in November 2013 as compared to the previous year, an increase of 6,300 jobs. There were also three percent more construction jobs in New York City, or 3,300 jobs, over the same period.
NYC-LI NARI and NKBA Metro NY Announce Strategic Alliance
The NYC-LI Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry and the Metro NY Chapter of the National Kitchen & Bath Association have announced their partnership for three events in 2013/2014, most notably a trade show and product showcase on January 27, 2014 at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City. The two organizations will remain separate and distinct, but have come together to allow members of both groups the ability to network and work toward the common goal of increasing professionalism in the remodeling industry. “We at NARI are thrilled and excited to be teaming up with the NKBA. We believe this strategic partnerhip will benefit both organizations and make us stronger,” said Kerry O’Brien, T.F. O’Brien Inc., NYC-LI NARI President. Combined, both groups have a total membership of 800+
consisting of remodeling contractors, designers, building material suppliers, sub-contractors and other trade related professionals.
NYC-LI NARI Chapter Volunteers at Ronald McDonald House
The NYC-LI Chapter of NARI showed its community spirit by volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House in New Hyde Park to help renovate the space for its 2013 Designer Showcase. NARI members took care of the flooring, painting, moulding and more. The mission of The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island is to give comfort and shelter to families experiencing the pain of having a sick child in local hospital facilities.
T.F. O’Brien Moving To New Location
To better serve its customers, T.F. O’Brien Cooling & Heating is moving to a new location. Providing Long Island with HVAC service and support since 1934, the firm is moving to a larger location at 100 Denton Avenue in New Hyde Park. “Our ultimate goal is to provide the absolute best customer service in Long Island,” says Kerry O’Brien. “The new facility will enable us to stock more parts and materials to better meet consumer needs.”
NARI Members Calendar – 2014 January 15th
13th
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
NARI Class: The Affordable Care Act: What You Need to Know
Dinner Meeting – The Watermill, 711 Smithtown Bypass, Smithtown, NY Sponsored by Nassau Suffolk Lumber
16th
21st
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm | NARI Office
7:30 am – 9:00 am | Happy Times Café
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | NARI Office
President’s Breakfast – Happy Times Café, 535 Broad Hollow Rd, Melville, NY
Membership Committee Meeting
21st
March
8:00 am – 9:30 am | NARI Office
Board Meeting
3rd
27th
Education/ Community Service / NYC Initiative / Programming Committee Meetings
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Cradle of Aviation Museum
Contractor Trade Show – Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City, NY
5th
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm | NARI Office
5:30pm – 6:30 pm | NARI Office
February
Contractor’s Council / Government Affairs Committee Meeting
3rd
6th
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm | NARI Office
Education/ Community Service / NYC Initiative / Programming Committee Meetings
5th
5:30pm – 6:30 pm | NARI Office
Contractor’s Council / Government Affairs Committee Meeting
6th
9:30 am – 10:30 am | NARI Office
9:30 am – 10:30 am | NARI Office
Public Relations Committee Meeting
12th
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | NARI Office
Supplier’s Council Meeting
20th
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Carlyle at the Palace
Public Relations Committee Meeting
Dinner Meeting – Carlyle at the Palace, 1600 Round Swamp Rd, Plainview, NY
12th
21st
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | NARI Office
Supplier’s Council Meeting
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | NARI Office
Membership Committee Meeting Note: The NARI office is located at 115 Broad Hollow Road Ste 100-C, Melville, NY.
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Members Benefits
Was it all about the money? Like most contractors who join NARI, I originally thought it would help me make more money. I thought that my homeowners and potential customers would be very impressed with my affiliation with such an elite remodeling organization and be more willing to sign with me than a non-NARI member. I also thought that some of the advertising opportunities that NARI presented in their member marketing would help my phone to ring more than it had been. I even had the notion that with one or more of those NARI certifications, I would stand out above my competitors. I remember once even believing that some of the NARI associate members would recommend me if I gave them some of my business. Guess what? I was right. 12
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In the past 24 years as a NARI member, all of the above has happened. To put it in simpler terms, I made more money and I made a lot of friends along the way. It did cost some money and a few hours a month to volunteer, but it was worth it. Joining and paying your dues is only the beginning.You must get involved. About 10 years ago, I was convinced to get active in the Chapter and then was asked to be a member of the Board of Directors and help make the decisions that shape the future of the organization. As a board member I worked my way up to become President of our Chapter. I still sit on the board and participate in about five committees and it is very rewarding to say the least. So I guess you want to hear how I made more money. Since I keep track of where all my leads come from I can easily list those jobs I can credit to my NARI membership. One of the major promotions that our Chapter offers is the Remodeling Today magazine published twice a year and distributed all over Long Island and handed out at the Home Shows. The editor has printed my ads, written articles about my work and highlights all of the CotY awards every
year. Homeowners love the magazine. I have received at least 11 jobs from my ads in that publication that amounted to $1,202,700.00.Yes it cost me money to advertise, but the return was huge. I received a job from a homeowner who was referred by a former NARI member who was out of business but was a friend of mine. Her job and the three referrals that came from her amounted to about $855,000.00. Another source of work came from a NARI member who I had referred to my customers for his landscaping business and his referrals to me amounted to $524,000.00. One day I got a call for a kitchen job. This homeowner got my name from the NARI photographer who was in her house photographing the stairs and rails done by another NARI member. I got that job and it was $90,000.00. While I was Chapter President I had a booth in the Home Show. Our Chapter also had a booth at that show talking to homeowners about NARI and in their conversations the volunteers at that booth told the homeowners that the NARI President, me, was at the show at his own booth. The work that I signed from those homeowners and subsequent referrals totals $677,000.00. Just last year I received a referral from a NARI architect member who had a friend that needed a contractor for a Sandy damaged home. That job was $120,000.00. Earlier this year she referred me to one of her clients and that job was $520,000.00. I’m not finished yet. Finally, one of my longest friends in NARI in the business of Home Improvement loans has referred me to her clients and that total is $105,000.00.
You don’t need to get a calculator because I will tell you that the total of all of these jobs that I credit to my affiliation to NARI is $4,093,700.00. If you were to divide that by the 24 years that I was a member, you would get an average of $170,570.00 a year in revenue. All of that from $560.00 in annual dues, dinner meetings costs and Coty award fees. The rewards that I can’t put on a spreadsheet are the friendships and free advice I received over the years from other NARI members. Our Chapter is a free resource center for all those who take advantage of it. There is a wealth of knowledge sitting at your table every month at the dinner meetings. While on the executive board, I got to travel (for free) with the executive committee to eight different cities and participate in national discussions about our industry. I made friends with contractors all over the country. I also traveled for the National Awards night every year for the past nine years and that was just the icing on the cake. So after you read this you can join NARI if you want, but if you don’t attend the dinner meetings, enter the CotY Awards, join committees and basically get your name out, you are wasting your money. If you don’t plan on getting involved and making friends and building relationships with other members don’t bother joining. Save your money, you’re gonna need it. Barry Goggin MCR, CKBR, President Barry Goggin Construction Corporation 2140-9 Pond Road Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 (631) 981-4953
Vote on the Bylaw Amendments Voting takes place at the annual Contractor Trade Show on January 27th at the Cradel of Aviation Museum in Garden City. ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS: Nominations for officers and directors are made two ways: by the Nominating Committee, which nominates a candidate for each office and for vacancies to be filled on the Board of Directors; and by the General Membership, by written petition signed by a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the membership, not less than forty-five (45) days prior to the date set for election. These candidates are to be voted on at the dinner meeting which takes place on May 15, 2014 at Chateau Briand. The selections made by the Nominating Committee shall be announced sixty (60) days prior to election and then again thirty (30) days prior, and those nominated by petition shall be announced not less than thirty (30) days prior to election. The officers and directors will be elected by the membership at the annual meeting of the NYC/LI Chapter (June 19, 2014 at Venetian Yacht Club) by a majority vote, a quorum being present. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR THE OFFICER AND BOARD OF DIRECTOR CANDIDATE FORMS AND TO REVIEW THE BY-LAW CHANGES PRIOR TO VOTING:
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Members Benefits
A Supplier’s Story PODS Enterprises, Inc., supports the remodeling industry by providing secure storage containers for any size renovation. Whether you want to store furniture and fixtures to give yourself extra room to work or protect it from theft or construction debris, PODS can offer secure storage either on the jobsite or at one of our local storage centers. As the regional sales manager for PODS in the NYC/ LI area, my job is to develop relationships with contractors, builders, renovation companies and any other commercial businesses that could use our services. So four years ago, when I got the chance to represent our firm at NARI events, I jumped at the chance. I started by going to dinner meetings, where I started to make friends in the industry. Then, wanting to become more involved in NARI, it was suggested I join a committee. So, I joined the Supplier’s Council Committee. Recently, I became the chairman of that committee. And I have never looked back. NARI membership has certainly been good for my business. I have been able to build great relationships with contractors who I would never have met outside of NARI. People know me by name and if anyone in the organization
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needs PODS or another type of container, they give me a call. On the flip side, I have been able to send leads and referrals to a lot of my NARI brothers as well. I have many business clients outside the industry who needed remodeling assistance and I have been able to direct them to various NARI members. I would tell any supplier to the remodeling industry to join NARI and get involved. In fact, there is no better time than at our upcoming Supplier’s Trade Show, being held January 27 at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City. It is designed for suppliers to show off their new products, technologies and services to the rest of the remodeling industry. Come to the show, see who is in the organization and consider becoming a part of NARI. Edward Adelman Pods, Inc. 50 Oser Avenue, Hauppauge, NY 11788 (631) 334-8587
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