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Cornerstone|The Voice of the Home Building Industry Huntsville/Madison County Builders Association 2804 Bob Wallace Avenue Huntsville, Alabama 35805 Phone: (256) 536-2602 www.buildersassn.org
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2017 Leadership HMCBA Staff Executive Director: Lynn Kilgore, CAE, BIAE lynn@hmcba.org Administrative Assistant: Loretta Albanese loretta@hmcba.org Financial Coordinator: Natalie Markland natalie@hmcba.org Assistent Financial Coordinator: Lori Worcester lori@hmcba.org Events Coordinator: Theresa Kennedy theresa@hmcba.org Governmental Affairs Liaison: John Roberts john@hmcba.org Membership Services Coordinator: Rachel Weidley rachel@hmcba.org Pubs/Communications Coordinator: Sherdian Stanford sherdian@hmcba.org
Executive Committee Senior Officers President: Byrne Turner 1st Vice President: Wendy Lee 2nd Vice President: Tim Ryberg Secretary: Hank Campbell Treasurer: Justin Click Barrister: Sam Givhan Immediate Past President: T. J. Meers
Executive Committee Other Positions Associate Council Chair: Scott Lang Foundation President: Morgan Stephens Governmental Affairs Chair: Kenneth Chandler Membership Co-Chairs: Kenneth Maze & Ginny Terry Remodelors Council Chair: Steve Steele Sales & Marketing Council Co-Chairs: Darnee Samples & Haley Buie Executive Director: Lynn Kilgore, CAE, BIAE
Board of Directors Buck Barnhill Chris Bippen Sam Bryan Jason Butler Craig Campbell Hank Campbell Bud Canter Frank Carbin Keith Carlisle Kenneth Chandler (Senior Life Director) Justin Click Trevor Cole John Dollison (Senior Life Director) Larry Durham (State Director) Tory Dutton Tony Feria John Gann (Senior Life Director) Verrick Green Mark Harris (Alt National & State Director) Roy Johnson (Alt National Director) Jim Jones (Associate National Life Director) Wendy Lee (State Director) Chuck Martin T.J. Meers (National Director) Scottie McCluskey Michael McDaniel David Merta (Alt National Director) Brant Neely (National Director) Tom Pendleton Keith Pinkerton Bryan Pogue Tim Reeves (National Life Director) Mark Rovere (National Director) Kim Russell-Wright Gene Satterfield Bret Slaton (Alt National Director) Todd Slyman (National Life Director)
Steve Steele (National Life Director) Morgan Stephens Joe Sutton Byrne Turner (National & State Director) Steve West (Life & State Director) Russ Wilson (State Director)
Local Life Directors John Allen Max Barnett Karl Batchelor Corrinne Bennett Wayne Bonner Jerry Brooks Kenneth Chandler Brett Crain Bobby DeNeefe John Dollison Jeff Enfinger John Gann Harry Garber Sam Givhan Mark Harris Roy Johnson Jim Jones Jimmy Jones Ken McDaniel Brant Neely Jim Neighbors Kim Niemeier Mike Nivens Barry Phillips Estelle Phillips Rhonda Pugh Sid Pugh Tim Reeves Gig Robinson Mark Rovere Todd Slyman Steve Steele Steve Stricklin Dick Strobel Ginny Terry Janet Watson Steve West 8
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Awards & Installation of Officers
At the January Awards Banquet and Installation of Officers Ceremony, the Huntsville Madison County Builders Association presented the James “Jim” Jones Associate of the Year Award to an associate member based upon their participation in the Association with regard to activities, attitude, reputation in the business community and reputation with fellow builders and associate members. The 2016 award was presented to Trevor Cole of The Design Center at Across the Pond.
Joe Sutton (left) and Jim Jones (right) present Trevor Cole of The Design Center at Across the Pond the James “Jim” Jones Associate of the Year Award.
Bret Slaton (right) presents Mark Rovere of Action Builders the Builder of the Year Award.
Also presented at the banquet was the 2016 Builder of the Year Award. This award is presented annually to a builder member of the HMCBA based on their professional reputation with home owners, governmental agencies, and among fellow members. It is also based on the builder’s participation in both the local and state associations as well as their participation in community affairs, civic and service group activities and charitable activities. This year, the award was presented to Mark Rovere of Action Builders Inc. Two awards for recruiting new members for the Association were awarded to a builder member and an associate member. The Builder Big Spike was presented to Bryan Pogue of Matrix Builders Inc. for recruiting 3 new members during 2016. The Associate Big Spike was awarded to Russ Wilson of Wilson Lumber Company for recruiting 5 new members last year.
Kenneth Maze (right) presented Bryan Pogue of Matrix Builders with the Builder Big Spike Award. Bryan was also presented $500 cash as the winner of the “Going for the ‘Goal’d“ Membership Promotion Builder Division.
Kenneth Maze (right) presented Joe Sutton of Avadian Credit Union with $50 cash as the winner of the “Going for the ‘Goal’d“ Membership Promotion Affiliate Division.
Kenneth Maze (right) presented Bret Slaton of Slaton Custom Homes with $250 cash as the winner of the “Going for the ‘Goal’d“ Membership Promotion Associate Division.
Kenneth Maze (right) presented Mark Tenney of Parksite Inc with the New Member of the Year Award for their participation in their first year of membership.
A New Member of the Year Award is presented to a new member company who has become involved in Association events and activities during their first year of membership. For 2016, Parksite Inc was presented with the New Member of the Year Award for their participation in Association activities. The 2016 Annual Membership Promotion was “Going for the ‘Goal’d“. Members competed against each other to recruit new members each quarter. For those who recruited new members, their names were placed in a drawing for a grand prize in each division. Bryan Pogue (Matrix Builders) was the winner of the 2016 “Going for the ‘Goal’d“ Membership Drive Builder Division and pocketed $500 cash! Bret Slaton (Slaton Custom Homes) was the Associate Division winner and received $250 cash. The Affiliate Division winner went to Joe Sutton (Avadian Credit Union) and he received $50 cash. Thanks Guys for recruiting new members in 2016! This year, for our members who participated in Retention Calling for Members, the Association awarded a $500 cash bonus for their participation. The award was presented to Gene Satterfield of All Weather Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. For serving as HMCBA president for 2016, Byrne Turner presented TJ Meers of Meers Construction with his Past President’s Service Award for his hard work and dedication to the Association and its members and activities over the past year.
Kenneth Maze (left) presented Gene Satterfield of All Weather Heating & Air Conditioning Inc with a $500 cash bonus for participating in retention calling this year.
Byrne Turner (right) presented TJ Meers of Meers Construction with his Past President’s Service Award.
HBAA President Dan Taylor installed the 2017 Senior Officers which included Byrne Turner, Vintage Construction Inc, as President; Wendy Lee, Jeff Benton Homes, as 1st Vice President; Tim Ryberg, Bob Wallace Appliance, as 2nd Vice President; Justin Click, Click’s Construction LLC, as Treasurer; Hank Campbell, Huntsville Hardscapes, as Secretary; and Sam Givhan, Wilmer & Lee, PC, as Barrister.
Byrne Turner, President
President’s Message
Alabama and is an excellent way to promote your company. If you are not participating, I strongly encourage you to do so. This is not only our largest source of non-dues revenue, but also a huge member benefit offered by our association.
With one of the mildest winters I can remember fading away and spring just around the corner, we find ourselves drowning in rain. Have you ever noticed builders are like farmers, the weather is never “just right”? Soon the spring rain will pass and we will be able to make up for all of the rain delays.
New HBAA Benefit Speaking of Benefits, the HBAA just announced a new benefit to all members and their employees, SNAZZY TRAVLER. By joining Snazzy Traveler, you can save up to 70% on Orlando and Disney for example. Your association is always working for you. Use these benefits to help recruit new members.
2017 Building Home and Remodeling ShowSM Consumer confidence continues to soar, the economy continues to grow, and it showed in the attendance to the 2017 Building Home & Remodeling ShowSM. The ShowSM was a huge success in every aspect. The attendance was excellent all three days. I personally found a large percentage to be serious buyers/potential customers. Over 200 companies were able to showcase their products, thus gaining leads for future business. The Building Home & Remodeling ShowSM is the largest show of its kind in north
2016 Award Winners January brought us the installation of officers and awards ceremony. Dan Taylor, HBAA President, joined us to perform the installation of the senior officers. I want to thank him for taking time from his busy schedule to join us. I also want to recognize each of our outstanding members who received awards: Builder of the Year Award- Mark Rovere; Associate of the Year- Trevor Cole; New Member of the Year- Parksite Inc; Builder Big Spike- Bryan Pogue; Associate Big SpikeRuss Wilson; and Retention Calling Bonus Prize- Gene Satterfield. Congratulations to each of you for your dedication.
Past Events The Jim Jones Member/Guest Bass Tournament at Goose Pond Colony on April 7th was a well-attended and exciting event. The fisherman had a cold and breezy day to fish, but everyone had fun and some big fish were caught. Look for more info in the next issue of The Cornerstone.
Our Business After Hours on April 13th was another fun event. The Easter Bunny made his appearance and helped members with an Easter Egg Hunt. Many exciting prizes were given away including $100. Look for more info in the next issue of The Cornerstone. These General Membership meetings are an excellent time to bring prospective new members. Success Involves Participation The success of our association does not just happen. It takes hard work, planning, execution and experience. Events like the Building Home & Remodeling ShowSM are great for our community, the association as a whole and each member individually regardless of participation. Exciting people about our industry breeds business for each of us. The ShowSM was a huge success due to several factors but mainly the Event Coordinator Theresa Kennedy and Executive Director Lynn Kilgore. The entire staff gets involved in the execution of the ShowSM before it’s over and finally the member volunteers. Be sure to thank them for a job well done and all of the overtime they put in to ensure a successful show. I am excited about the future, excited about the direction of our industry. I look forward to seeing each of you at upcoming events and wish each of you success in your business.
Byrne Turner 2017 HMCBA President
We apologize for the lateness of this issue of The Cornerstone. The US Post Office lost our original mailing and we had to reprint and re-mail this issue. We apologize for the inconvenience. 8
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Membership Renewals Member Since 1967 Averbuch Enterprises
Tennessee Valley Authority Tennessee Valley Press Inc
Member Since 1976 Atnip Design & Supply Center Inc
Member Since 1998 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty
Member Since 1978 Huntsville Decorating Center
Member Since 1999 Barbara Knox, Re/Max Unlimited Carl Keenum, Boral Building Products Habitat For Humanity North Alabama Bank
Member Since 1982 Dean & Son Plumbing Co Inc Sherwin Williams Member Since 1983 Kenneth Chandler Construction Inc Service Steel Inc Member Since 1986 Robert Childs LLC Member Since 1987 Acme Brick Co Member Since 1988 Cultured Marble of Cullman The William Wilson Company Inc Member Since 1989 JRW Construction Inc Weavers Environmental Services Member Since 1990 B T Neely Construction Inc Custom Mica Evergreen Landscape/Sprinklers PNG Home Designs, Inc. Member Since 1991 Fred Greens Construction Harbaugh & Sons Construction Member Since 1992 Stutts Corporation Inc Member Since 1993 Reeves Custom Homes Inc Tipton Heating/Cooling Inc Member Since 1994 Adams/Ivy Millwork & Construction LLC Averbuch Realty Huntsville Utilities Madison Plumbing Company Member Since 1995 Donnelly & Associates Inc Member Since 1996 Adams Construction North Alabama Heating & A/C Inc Robert F Henry Tile Company Inc Member Since 1997 Ambroz Masonry
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Member Since 2000 Decorative Concrete Inc L & L Acoustical & Drywall Inc Profile Builders Inc Member Since 2001 Preston Builders Inc Rogers Group Inc Member Since 2002 Adams Homes LLC Ferguson Enterprises Inc Gobble-Fite Lumber Co Inc Hudgens Cabinets Inc Mark E Harris Homes LLC Peck Plumbing Company Inc Southeastern Business Machines Yell’s Hardwood Floors Member Since 2003 Blinds and Borders LLC Feria Painting Lopez Masonry Owens Carpet & Tile Co RG & Sons Construction Inc Tate Services Inc Tenn Valley Protection Services Wolde Flooring Member Since 2004 B & C Plumbing Inc Bowman Electric Inc Cardinal Custom Enterprises LLC Dogwatch Hidden Fences of North Alabama, LLC Glenn Cope Homes Inc Keller Williams Realty Moore Maintenance Management New Market Sod Farm Rodriguez Brothers Landscaping Window World of Huntsville Member Since 2005 Coleman Flooring Dilworth Construction & Landscaping LLC Twin Brothers Tile Member Since 2006 Anders Pool & Spa Company Awesome Cutt Lawn Care & Landscaping
Big Joe’s Masonry Budget Blinds Madison LLC E Tech Construction LLC GRC Design Group Home Masters LLC Home One Huntsville Hardscapes Maximum Comfort Heating & Air Maze Home Builders LLC Peck Glasgow Agency Inc Rendon Framing Member Since 2007 ADP Electric Inc Aqua Techs ATEC Pest Control Barry’s Blind Factory Burleson Pool Company Inc Custom Interiors & Exteriors Dan Page Interior Trim GEO Solutions LLC Huntsville Granite & Marble Jeff Browns Plumbing Kirklands Pest Control LLC Leo Construction McQuinn & Eastep Construction Company Inc Michael Friday, Woodland Homes MS Masonry Pullen Landscape Space City Home Improvements Stanley Land Surveying Inc Steve’s Home Improvement Wondercoats Painting Member Since 2008 Aqua Marine Enterprises Inc Danny Atnip Realty & Construction Jason Howard Painting Inc Osborn Concrete Cutting LLC Splash Painting Inc Suzanne Currie, Wilmer & Lee PA Member Since 2009 Bunn Remodeling & Construction French Mill Stone HGG Ridge LTD dba Gross Builders HOA Resources LLC Ledfords Landscaping Inc Sims-Lohman Southern Solar Systems TCB LLC Tory Dutton Construction Turner Interior Valley Exteriors LLC Member Since 2010 Andy Cowan, DR Horton Brooks Lock & Key Inc Dixon Electric Inc Hampton Ayers Construction Inc M and M Construction Old Gin Carpets
Outdoor Solutions Inc Prestige Pest Management River Tree Insurance Services Inc Spartan Stone TIMING LLC Titan Roofing & Construction Inc Member Since 2011 Aspen Homes LLC Baker Excavation Inc Enos Floor Installation ES Brooks & Associates Invisible Fence of Huntsville Jackson Plumbing Heating & Cooling M & M Acoustical and Drywall Re/Max Alliance Ridgeline Construction HSV Inc Rocky Childers Inc Sisk Contracting Inc Member Since 2012 ACW Electric LLC Advanced Gutter Systems Aire Serv of Huntsville BLT Inc Home Improvements Broadway Construction Company LLC Buis Roofing LLC C & M Professional Painters LLC Crye-Leike Realtors Floors Inc Flores Construction Company HomeLift Inc Melanie Brooks, ES Brooks & Associates Scoggins Construction LLC Spray Tech LLC TNB Concrete & Construction Member Since 2013 Celebration Homes LLC Eager Beavers Tree Service & Sawmill JC’s Painting Jesus Castillo Carpentry Lane Builders LLC Metal Tek Metal Roofing Supply Paseur & Associates Architecture Scott Wilson Architect LLC Tex Mex Framing LLC Member Since 2014 1st Turf Elite LLC Alabama Sheet Rock Andrea Jones, Reliance Bank Chris Haygood, Bob Wallace Appliance Cindy Dufrene, Jeff Benton Homes Click’s Construction LLC D & D Floors and Moore LLC Dalila Feria, Feria Painting Inc Earl’s Masonry Estille Jean, Huntsville Lumber Co
Your Membership Dollars Working for You Key Alabama Legislative Issues for 2017 Home Inspector Legislation
The Home Builders Association is promoting legislation in the 2017 session that would further regulate the home inspector profession. Specifically, the HBAA is proposing the creation of a Home Inspectors Board of Licensure that would exist under the Alabama Building Commission that would provide direct oversight to the industry. What will this legislation do? • Provide much needed consumer protection by promoting professionalism in the trade. • Require that inspections be based on code deficiencies and explained in simple terms. • Restrict cosmetic or aesthetic observations to an appendix in the report. • Restore public confidence in the home inspection industry.
Real Estate Appraisals
Members of the home building industry in
Alabama are still reeling from the effects of the economic downturn. Although some sectors of the economy have begun to rebound, home construction is stalled by lagging appraisals. In many instances, appraisers are failing to provide actual value due to a lack of understanding of the acceptable methods of appraising true value, but also by a refusal to conduct a cost approach appraisal on new construction. Reliance on the market approach for appraisals artificially deflates actual value by not accounting for increases in material and regulatory costs. How do we solve this problem? • Educate appraisers on approved and appropriate means of establishing true value. • Require a cost approach appraisal on all new construction.
What will this legislation do? • Expand consumer protections by going after unregulated sectors of the industry. • Promote durable construction and reduce wind damage insurance claims. • Authorize the board to require proof of insurance coverage of licensees.
Home Builder Licensure Revisions The HBAA will be supporting efforts to modernize the Alabama Home Builders
Membership Renewals FFCRES, LLC dba Green Builders & Construction Guild Building and Remodeling LLC H & S Cabinets Hope Ervin, Stoneridge Homes J & S Diaz Inc Jennifer Jackson, Regions Mortgage JML Construction LLC Jonathan Smith, Platinum Mortgage Inc Jose Feria, Feria Painting Inc Joshua Fowler, Wilson Lumber Company Landman Electric Co Legacy Homes of Alabama Inc Legend Realty Lowe’s of Huntsville Michael Adams, Bob Wallace Appliance Nate Mayfield, Bob Wallace Appliance Novar Painting Co Pugh Group New Home Division RLL Roofing & Vinyl Siding Rock’s Masonry Inc
Licensure Board legislation and address concerns raised by insurance industry representatives. Although much of the legislation is geared to address updates to how agencies do business, the bill will also include changes that will allow the agency to address insurance industry concerns with the roofing trades.
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Rodney O’Barr, Bob Wallace Appliance Ryan Clark, Wilson Lumber Company S & T Construction Scott Lang, Park Supply Co Inc Shane Wilhoite Drywall Southern Fidelity Painting Synovus Mortgage Corp Tennessee Valley Pest Control Inc Ultimate Roofing LLC Walker Trim & Stairs LLC Webco Inc of Alabama Member Since 2015 Adam Haines, Platinum Mortgage Inc Allied Crawl Space Solutions of North Alabama LLC Angie Griffin, Stoneridge Homes Creekside Construction Custom Cabinets & Countertops Danny Atkins Construction Darnee Samples, Synovus Mortgage Corp Deb Wellborn, Covington & Co Inc
Durham Construction Elaine Abston, Crye-Leike Realtors Erika Buckner, Steve Steele Custom Homes Inc First Bank Mortgage Partners Frank Carbin Custom Homes James Hand dba Paradise Builders Jim Wright, Stoneridge Homes Inc Murphy Hereford Painting Nancy Hinger, Interlinc Mortgage Services Pearson Homes of Alabama LLC Rachael Mann, Mark E Harris Homes LLC R C Black Construction Inc Rivermill Properties Inc. Southern Stone Cabinets LLC Star-Tec Builders Superior Masonry The Grounds Guys of Huntsville Tres Amigos Trust Professional Painting Waterworks LLC
Member Since 2016 Bryan Farmer, Henley Supply Millwork Capstone Realty Crossroads Construction Davidson Homes LLC Joel Posey, Mark E Harris Homes LLC John Putnam, Geo Solutions LLC Kassidy Courington, Mark E Harris Homes LLC Lowe’s of Madison Mark Justice, Boral Building Products Re/Max Unlimited Riverworks Design Studio LLC Safetech Security LLC Southeastern Salvage Spectrum Reach W Steve Simmons Company Inc
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- Steve Steele, Steve Steele Custom Homes 2017 Membership Drive
The Remodelers Council has set out to achieve the goal of growing their membership in 2017. If you are in the remodeling business and are not a member we highly encourage you to join! The Remodelers Council is an arm of the Huntsville/Madison County Builders Association organized to provide assistance to those persons and firms whose primary occupation is the remodeling industry. Membership is comprised of remodeling contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and supporting industries. Benefits include educational workshops at a reduced rate, networking opportunities, consumer referrals insurance programs, and many others. The annual membership dues are $55.00. The Council meets once a month and plans several Lunch & Learn’s throughout the year.
February Lunch & Learn
In February the RC hosted a Lunch & Learn titled, “Wiring for the Future.� Harrison Diamond, Business Relations Officer at the City of Huntsville, and Paul Leake from Legrand spoke to the group about connecting the tech infrastructure in the Huntsville region with the home products of today and the future. With the Huntsville and Madison County area putting a focus on creating a sophisticated fiber network there will be tech capabilities in the coming years that will provide unique remodeling and development opportunities in homes. This Lunch & Learn was well attended and well received, and gave insight to how the region got to this point
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and where it is going. Please be on the lookout for future Remodelers Council Lunch & Learn announcements!
Booth at the 2017 Building Home and Remodeling ShowSM
In addition to hosting a Lunch & Learn, the Remodelers Council participated in the 2017 Building Home and Remodeling Show. Members of the Council were able to meet with many patrons of the ShowSM to inform them of the Council
and share information on home remodeling and how to choose a remodeler. Information on each member of the RC was distributed at the booth; one of the many perks to joining the Council. The Remodelers Council is anticipating on having a great year full of activities and events. Want to be a part of it? Contact our staff liaison John Roberts at john@ hmcba.org or 256-536-2602 for a membership application.
NAHB Spring Board of Directors Meeting & Legislative Conference
2017 Showcase Home
June 13th - 17th Marriott Wardman Park Hotel Washington, D.C.
COMING SOON!
Make plans to attend the 2017 Spring Board of Directors Meeting. Registration will be opening soon. Look for housing information, reservations, meeting schedules & materials and discounts on the NAHB website: www.hahb.org.
The Association has begun construction on the 2017 Showcase Home. It will be built in The Meadows of Hampton Cove, developed by Stoneridge Homes. The Construction Manager is Bryan Pogue of Matrix Builders. Watch your Inbox or your mailbox for information to see how your company can help with this Association project. It will be showcased during the Parade of Homes™ in October. For questions, call the Association Office at (256) 536-2602
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Beverly Farrington, Accents of the South Debbie Neighbors, Haley’s Flooring & Interiors Harvey Cotten John Allen, Southern Construction & Design Josh McFall, HAAR Kristi Haley, Haley’s Flooring & Interiors Larry Denman, Huntsville Utilities Mike West, JRW Construction Neal Bunn, Bunn Remodeling & Construction Sha Jarboe, HAAR Shannon Goin, Wood Floors & More Inc Valerie Miles, HAAR
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A1 Cabinets Action Builders ADS Security AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialist Aire Serv of Huntsville Anders Pool & Spa Company Bobcat of Huntsville Buis Roofing Champion Window Company of Huntsville Decorative Concrete Dogwatch Hidden Fence of North Alabama Dream Maker Bath and Kitchen Durante Home Exteriors Floor Coverings International of Huntsville Floors Inc Four Our Sons Inc Frank Carbin Custom Homes Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electrical Johnson Pools and Spas Kitchen Craft Kooz Concepts Lake Guntersville Pool & Patio Mr. Electric of Huntsville Rainsoft of Huntsville Redstone Federal Credit Union Renew-it Pressure Cleaning LLC Renewal by Anderson of North & Central Alabama Richards Lighting Safe-T-Shelter Servis 1st Bank Southeastern Salvage Home Emporium Southern Valley Services Spartan Stones Star-Tec Builders Stonecraft Construction Supercell Shelters Tennessee Valley Fence Universal Window Direct of Huntsville Warner Audio & Video Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Window World of Huntsville Wood Floors and More Yellowhammer Roofing
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Buck Barnhill, Southern Exposure Information Chris Moon, Four Our Sons Inc Chuck Martin, Stonecutter’s Guild Darnee Samples, Synovus Mortgage David Merta, Profile Builders Frankie Newby, PBS Services Ginny Terry, Renasant Bank Haley Buie, The Pugh Group Hank Campbell, Huntsville Hardscapes Jackie Motter, All Weather Heating & Air Conditioning Inc Jason Butler, Butler Builders Jim Jones, Classic Closets Joe Sutton, Avadian Credit Union Josh Fowler, Wilson Lumber Keith Pinkerton, Mr. Electric of Huntsville Kenneth Maze, Maze Homebuilders Mercedes Holte, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Scott Cantrell, Bunns & Bennett Heating & Air Conditioning Scott Lang, Park Supply Sheila Marr, Southern Valley Services Sheree Moore, Reliance Bank Sherry Childs Sid Pugh, The Pugh Group Tamara Reburn, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Teletha Ledfors, Peck-Glasgow Tim Reeves, Reeves Custom Homes TJ Meers, Meers Construction Tom Cunningham, 4Site Tom Marion, Movement Mortgage Tommy Grosse, Wilson Lumber Co Tony Feria, Feria Painting
Thank You so much for your help!
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Thanks to our members that sponsored new members between November 2016- February 2017: Buck Barnhill, Southern Exposure Information; Kenneth Maze, Maze Home Builders; Sam Bryan, Jimmy Bryan Homes; Sid Pugh, Re/ Max Alliance; Todd Slyman, Providence Properties;Trevor Cole, The Design Center at Across The Pond; and Wendy Lee, Jeff Benton Homes, sponsored TWO new members. The members listed below sponsored ONE new member: Bobby Pack, B & C Plumbing Bret Slaton, Slaton Custom Homes Chester West, Lands West Darnee Samples, Synovus Mortgage Corp Darryl Anderson, Alabama Lawn Masters Frank Carbin, Frank Carbin Custom Homes
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Gerald Bourrell, Re/Max Alliance Jim Jones, Classic Closets Joe Copp, Aon Water Technology John Lacik, Floor Coverings International of Huntsville Julie Davis, Reliance Bank Mark Rovere, Action Builders Mike Thompson, New Idea Home Improvements Read Crawford, First National Bank Russ Wilson, Wilson Lumber Company Scott Lang, Park Supply Co Scott Seeley, Progress Bank Teletha Ledfors, Peck Glasgow Agency Tim Reeves, Reeves Custom Home
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New Members Welcome our new members that joined between December, 2016 - February, 2016. Action Builders Inc Diane Rovere (Affiliate) Builder - Single Family Custom (256) 527-8683
Five Star Lawn & Landscaping Todd Groce (Associate) Pavers (256) 975-0529
Aire-Tite Solutions Thomas Cogbill (Associate) Energy Code Inspections (256) 774-5451
Floor Coverings International Joni Grounds (Affiliate) Flooring (256) 585-7005
Alabama Re-Bath Andrew Wells (Associate) Bathtub Repair/Refinish (205) 623-3080
Foam Tech LLC Thomas Murphree (Associate) Insulation Contractors (256) 489-2858
All Power Construction Corp Scott Cameron (Builder) Land Developer (256) 755-7588
Goodwyn Mills & Cawood Russ Roberts (Associate) Engineers (256) 539-3431
All Star Painting LLC Wilmer DiNardo (Associate) Painting Contractor (256) 881-2999
Greenscape Contractors Sod Farms LLC Michael Bean (Associate) Sod/Sod Installation (256) 851-3397
Massey Lawnmower Repair Hunter Massey (Associate) Landscaping/Shrubs/Lawn Supplies (256) 585-9270 Montereous Collier dba T&L Concrete Montereous Collier (Associate) Concrete Contractors (256) 513-1995 Movement Mortgage LLC Tom Marion (Associate) Mortgage Banker (256) 417-4908
Reflections Home Furnishing William Elledge (Associate) Home Furnishings (256) 829-0740 Regent Homes Laurel Kennamer (Affiliate) Builder - Single Family - Spec/ Tract (256) 759-8859 Rosetta Interiors Adam Rosetta (Associate) Drywall Contractor (256) 690-8576
Muscled Up Movers Amanda Townsend (Associate) Movers (256) 320-2429
Southern Exposure Information Inc Tripp Jamieson (Affiliate) Construction Leads (678) 848-5388
National Bank of Commerce Joshua Butler (Affiliate) Mortgage Banker (256) 564-7609
Spring Creek Patio Furniture Daryl Kurtz (Associate) Home Furnishings (256) 572-9556
HSV Foundation Repair LLC Ben Hovey (Associate) Foundations (256) 651-2524
Natural Stone Concepts Deanna Campbell (Associate) Granite ( 256) 864-8050
Huntsville Hardscapes Charlie Watson (Affiliate) Landscaping/Ponds (256) 859-0123
Nexus Energy Center Keith Lowhorne (Associate) A/C, Heating (256) 426-6941
Tennessee Valley Equipment Rental Tanner Brakefield (Associate) Rental Equipment (256) 964-6081
J & J Structural Services LLC John Friar (Associate) Framing Contractor (256) 509-4029
Progress Bank Jason Vandiver (Affiliate) Banks (256) 319-3638
Building Applications LLC Mike Garber (Associate) Internet/Website Services (256) 527-2991
Josh Thomas Tree Service Josh Thomas (Associate) Tree Care & Removal (256) 656-6908
Quality Concrete Jimmy Williams (Associate) Concrete Contractors (256) 882-7078
Clinard Concrete Chris Clinard (Associate) Concrete Contractors (256) 431-1127
KB Construction & Acoustical LLC Ken Brown (Associate) Acoustical Contractor (256) 665-4336
Re/Max Alliance Jessica Bingham (Affiliate) Real Estate (256) 425-3831
Arab Lumber & Supply Inc Trey Hamilton (Associate) Building Materials (256) 586-4197 Bedzzz Express Austin Bond (Associate) Home Furnishings (205) 260-3894 Bobcat of Huntsville Chris Murphy (Associate) Heavy Equip/Backhoe/ Forklift (256) 895-3311
Craig Wiggins Agencies Allstate Lori Brewer (Associate) Insurance (256) 881-1100 First National Bank Michelle Shelton (Affiliate) Mortgage Banker (256) 532-2297
L&L Drywall & Acoustical Inc Dan Ledlow (Associate) Drywall Contractor (256) 270-9154
Traditions Home Building LLC Blake Mullins (Builder) Builder - Single Family Custom (256) 653-3966 Universal Windows Direct of Huntsville Ralph Taylor (Associate) Windows/Doors (256) 517-8904
Re/Max Alliance Gerald Bourrell (Affiliate) Real Estate (256) 527-6544 Re/Max Alliance Roy Lane (Affiliate) Real Estate (256) 203-3716
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Regulatory Affairs Update YOUR MEMBERSHIP AT WORK FOR YOU! Alabama Political Shakeup & Legislative Session
The 2017 political cycle has gotten off to a fast start, especially here in Alabama. President Donald Trump took office in January and that set off a series of events in the State of Alabama. After a heated confirmation debate, Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions was confirmed as the Alabama 84th United States New Political Attorney General, Appointments and the first Alabama native to assume that office. This set off a chain reaction for the Alabama political landscape. With Senator Sessions taking on a new role, it was up to Governor Bentley to appoint a new U.S. Senator to fill Sessions’ seat until the 2018 election. Governor Bentley appointed Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange to that position. That led to Governor Bentley’s appointment of Marshall County District Attorney Steve Marshall to fill the vacancy left by Luther Strange. We look forward to working with these three Alabamians in their new positions. In addition to the shifting political makeup of our State, the 2017 Alabama legislative session kicked off in February. There are several legislative items relevant to the residential building industry that will be introduced in this session. One item will be the introduction of revisions to the Home Builders Licensure Board Law. The legislation introduced will do the following: eliminate the monetary threshold for requiring a license, clarify that the board has the authority to issue more than one type of license, define UP TO
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advertising as proof of acting as a home builder, provide clarity in the powers of the board to hire staff to carry out the functions of the statue, and clean up language in the statue. In addition, House Bill 66 by Rep. Tommy Hanes (R) of Jackson County has been introduced. The bill allows plumbers to be eligible to take training to become certified to install sprinklers in residential structures. This bill has been presented before. The HBAA is supportive of the voluntary nature of the bill as well as its requirement that the State Fire Marshal collect and publish data on structural fires, including the age of the structure, cause of the fire, code the structure was built to and materials used in the construction, among other data. Be on the lookout for updates of these as they go through the legislative process!
ADA Compliance
The Huntsville/Madison County region will be enforcing ADA compliance more stringently. This was brought to our attention by Madison City Administrator, Taylor Edge. He has encouraged us to communicate federal guidelines and strict compliance of these requirements to our members. He also stresses how important it is for us to work together to build and maintain ADA compliant features around our community. It is a huge benefit for builders and subcontractors to communicate with our development services personnel in the cities and County so we can keep their projects on budget and on schedule. So please adhere to the regulations and please work with public officials throughout the building process. Below are some recently shared updated ADA regulations.
1. A single flared curb ramp in the intersection radius is not adequate to guide the blind in the right direction to cross a roadway. Two ramps per radius are required to meet this requirement. 2. Curb ramp slope cannot exceed 8.33%. A landing will be required at a level below the back of curb to transition to the normal sidewalk level. 3. Cross slope on sidewalks is 2% max. No tolerance for above 2%. Anything above 2% will be non-compliant and rejected. 4. If sidewalks are provided in a subdivision, all must meet the new guidelines. Subdivision plan review will require an accessibility plan review for all slopes and cross slopes. 5. At intersections with stop or yield control, the maximum grade through the intersection is 2%. 6. At intersections without stop or yield control, the maximum grade through the intersection is 5%. 7. The minimum sidewalk width is 4 feet. To allow wheelchairs to pass, a 5X5 foot passing pad must be built every 200 feet. 8. May need to increase minimum width of sidewalks to 5 feet because of #7 above. 9. Sidewalks must pass through driveways at a 2% maximum cross slope. Driveway slopes to garages cannot begin until beyond the sidewalks. 10. Storm boxes will be required as necessary to prevent water standing or crossing curb ramps. 11. Final inspections of all improvements will be checked for slope and cross slope requirements. If we do not require it to be built correctly and accept non-compliant work, the City will be responsible to rebuild the work. 12. Trees in rights of way will need to be restricted to prevent root heave from pushing sidewalk cross slopes beyond the maximum allowed. Street trees will have to be specified that are small with non-invasive root systems.
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To Justin & Natosha Click (Click’s Construction) and their family on the loss of her mother Connie Lee Jones.
To Natalie & Justin Markland (HMCBA Staff) on the birth of their daughter Ruby Joann Markland.
- Scott Lang, Park Supply Company Thanks to all of you, the Building Home and Remodeling ShowSM, as always, was another huge success - with the exciting Passport Giveaway back for another year, and the debut of Friday Night Happy Hour. It was a great ShowSM! Hopefully, you made it by at some point over the weekend to check out the 200+ companies that featured their latest products and services! I’d like to extend a warm thank you to all of our members who participated in the ShowSM by either exhibiting, sponsoring, attending, and/or volunteering! So many of you devoted countless hours to help out; the Association greatly appreciates each of your contributions. Because of you, the quality of this event remains top notch, something we have all come to anticipate over the last 29 years. I know we say it all the time, but these events would not be possible without members like you!
Jim Jones Member/Guest Bass Tournament
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With the colder days behind us and the sunshine staying out much longer each day, we enjoyed a day out on the water for our annual Jim Jones Member/ Guest Bass Tournament, which was held on April 7, 2017 at Goose Pond Colony. This year, we had 36 registered boats! As always, we had a great time and would like to thank all participants, sponsors, and volunteers. Stay tuned for more details in the next Cornerstone issue.
Upcoming Events
Now that the Jim Jones Bass Tournament is over, it is time to start planning the Fall Home and Garden Show and the Gig Robinson Nail Driver’s Open Golf Tournament. Be on the lookout in your mailbox and inbox for more information on this.
Ideas and Suggestions
On behalf of the Associate Council, we appreciate your support and look forward to a great Spring and Summer. As a reminder, your Associate Council is here to support YOU by adding value to your membership; we value your ideas and suggestions. Feel free to contact myself or our Staff Liaison, Rachel Weidley at 256-536-2602.
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Industry Career Council Madison County Career Tech Center
The Huntsville/Madison County Builders Association has renewed its commitment to the Madison County Career Tech Center by supporting the Plumbing and Gas Fitters Program. The program is designed to train students from the Madison County School System in the trades of plumbing and gas fitting to prepare them to enter the field upon graduation. Our Association has invested funding and time to sustain and grow the program to help fill a gap in workforce needs and to provide an educational opportunity for students interested in pursuing a trade. The Association Foundation has donated over $9,000 to purchase supplies and the apprenticeship cards that allow the students to be eligible to take their journeyman’s test in the program. In addition, the Association of Code Officials of North Alabama and the Code Officials Association of Alabama each donated ten code books to the program. This gives them the necessary educational resources so that they can prepare for their journeyman’s test. The fourteen students in the program have already seen the benefits of our support by having sufficient material to build structures that allow them to simulate real-world plumbing and gas fitting scenarios.
Industry Career Council Members
Our Industry Career Council consisting of the following members: Dennis Dean, Scott Dean, Larry Durham (Chairman), Gene Satterfield, and Mark Stephens have spearheaded the Association’s efforts in bringing this program to life. In addition, the program’s instructor, Donny Dean, has done an outstanding job instructing this class and welcoming the Association and our support. This group has dedicated their time in developing the program by meeting with the Madison County Board of Education and Superintendent, and analyzing the best plans of action for the program to succeed. We look forward to continuing the growth of the Plumbing and Gas Fitters Program and will look to carry this blueprint of success over to other trade programs in the near future.
Pictured L to R: Matt Massey, Madison County Superintendent, Mary Louise Stowe, District 3 Madison County Board of Education, Dave Weis, District 4 Madison County Board of Education, Byrne Turner, HMCBA President, Gene Satterfield, HMCBA Industry Career Council, John Roberts, HMCBA Government Affairs Liaison, David Price, Association of North Alabama Code Officials, Angie Bates, District 2 Madison County Board of Education, Shere Rucker, District 5 Madison County Board of Education, Nathan Curry, District 1 Madison County Board of Education
Gig Robinson Nail Drivers Open
The 2017 Gig Robinson Nail Drivers Open Golf Tournament is scheduled for Thursday, September 14 at Gunter’s Landing. Watch your inbox and mailbox for more information once the plans are finalized. If you have any questions or suggestions, contact Rachel Weidley at rachel@hmcba.org or at (256) 536-2602. 8
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Calendar
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To check the status of any event or meeting, go to the Association’s website: www.hmcba.org and click on the Event Calendar. You will find a current listing of all Association events. If you have any questions, contact Loretta Albanese (loretta@ hmcba.org) at (256) 536-2602. She will be glad to help.
May May 1 May 3-4 May 4 May 10 May 11 May 18 May 18 May 23 May 23 May 23 May 29 May 31
June Jun 1 Jun 5 Jun 15 Jun 15
Associate Council, Noon QCI Training, 8:00 AM Sales & Marketing Leadership Cmte, 9:30 AM Mother’s Day AHBF Golf Classic, Greenville, AL Remodelors Council Steering Cmte, Noon General Membership Luncheon, Campus 805, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Retention Calling, 11:30 AM Membership Cmte, Noon Sales & Marketing Council Mixer at Across the Pond, 5:00 PM Memorial Day (Office Closed) Governmental Affairs Cmte, 3:00 PM
Sales & Marketing Leadership Cmte, 9:30 AM Associate Council, Noon Remodelors Council Steering Cmte, Noon General Membership Social, Scholarship Awards, Huntsville Area Association of Realtors, 5:30 PM
Meet the New Home Guide!
Previewed at the Building, Home & Remodeling ShowSM, the new Home Guide offers consumers feature articles by our members, information of local communities and builder profiles. The entire supply of Home Guides were distributed at the BHR ShowSM, proving it was a great success! Drop by the Association Office for your copy today!
General Membership Meetings Events Membership Committee Meetings Orientation Sales & Marketing Council Meetings Governmental Affairs Committee Meetings Associate Council Meetings Green Build Council Meetings Remodelors Council Meetings
Jun 18 Jun 27 Jun 27 Jun 28 Jun 28
Father’s Day Retention Calling, 11:30 AM Membership Cmte, Noon Membership 101 Meeting, 3:30 PM Governmental Affairs Cmte, 3:00 PM
July No General Membership Social in July Jul 4 Independence Day (Office Closed) Jul10 Associate Council, Noon Jul 13 Sales & Marketing Leadership Cmte, 9:30 AM Jul 18 Retention Calling, 11:30 AM Jul 18 Membership Cmte, Noon Jul 19-22 HBAA Summer Meeing, Destin FL Jul 20 Remodelors Council Steering Cmte, Noon Jul 26 Governmental Affairs Cmte, 3:00 PM August Aug 3 Sales & Marketing Leadership Cmte, 9:30 AM Aug 7 Associate Council, Noon Aug 13 General Membership Social, AllSouth Appliance Group, 4:30 PM Aug 15 Retention Calling, 11:30 AM Aug 15 Membership Cmte, Noon Aug 17 Remodelors Council Steering Cmte, Noon Aug 26-27 Fall Home & Garden Show, Von Braun Center, South Hall, Open to the Public Aug 30 Governmental Affairs Cmte, 3:00 PM
Calling All Exhibitors: August 26-27
Watch your email in April for sponsorship and exhibiting information for the Fall Home & Garden Show. Contact Theresa Kennedy, events coordinator, at (256) 536-2602 or theresa@hmcba.org for more info. 8
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June Membership Social DATE: Thursday, June 15th TIME: 5:00 - 8:00 PM LOCATION: Huntsville Area Association of Realtors 535 Monroe St NW, Huntsville Look for more info in your Inbox or your Mailbox soon!
No July Membership Social August Membership Social DATE: Thursday, August 10th TIME: 5:00 - 7:00 PM LOCATION: AllSouth Appliance Group 4733 Commercial Dr, Huntsville
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September Membership Social DATE: Thursday, September 21th TIME: 5:00 - 7:00 PM LOCATION: Siano Appliance 1833 University Dr, Huntsville
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October 14-15 & 21-22 Is your Parade of Homes™ entry under construction? Sponsorship & registration information will be available soon. Contact Theresa Kennedy at (256) 536-2602 or theresa@hmcba.org. 8
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- Kenneth Maze, Maze Home Builders LLC
- Darnee Samples, Synovus Mortgage Co
- Ginny Terry, Renasant Bank Mortgage Lending
- Haley Buie, Pugh Group New Homes Division
With a total of 72 new members already, our year of recruiting and retention is off to a great start! To achieve our new member goal for the year, we need the help of every member working together. We especially need each of you to encourage your employees to join HMCBA as an Affiliate member. This is a wonderful opportunity to get them involved in the Association - at only $35 annually, that’s less than $.10/day.
HBAA Benefits
As a HMCBA member, are you you aware of the many benefits you receive through the Home Builders Association of Alabama (HBAA)? Remember - when you joined your local Association, you were automatically enrolled as a member of HBAA and NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) - that’s three memberships in one. Are you taking advantage of the Alabama Homebuilders Self Insurers Fund, Builders Risk Insurance, or the Member Rebate Program? For more information on these outstanding beneifits and how they can put money back in your pocket, please visit www.hbaa.org.
Membership Awards
We’d like to take a moment to recognize HMCBA member, Gene Satterfield (All Weather Heating & Air Conditioning). As part of the 2016 Retention Calling Promotion, Gene was entered into a drawing for $500 cash - he received an entry into the drawing each time he attended a retention calling event. The cash was given away at the January Installation of Officers Dinner. Again, this year, we will be giving away $500 cash. To be eligible, you simply need to attend a monthly retention calling event, and you’ll automatically be entered to win. For each time you attend, you’ll receive one entry. We also give away $50 cash, on the spot, each month during Retention Calling. Come join us, make a few calls, have a free lunch, and maybe win some cash!
“2016 Going for the Olympic GOALd” Membership Competition Winners
As part of the fourth quarter of our “2016 Going for the Olympic GOALd” promotion, these members were entered into a drawing for cold, hard cash! Bryan Pogue, Matrix Builders won $500 for
The Sales & Marketing Council hosted its third event of the year, “Battle of the Builders” which was held on May 16. It was a huge success! Over 80 professionals attended to the networking event held at Across the Pond. Eight teams participated in a giant Jenga competition, with the Past President’s taking home $200 in cash and bragging rights for a year. The Past President’s Team consisted of Jim Neighbors with Old Towne Homebuilders, Kenneth Maze with Maze Home Builders LLC, Brant Neely with B T Neely Construction Inc, and Byrne Turner with Vintage Construction!
Upcoming Events
Be sure to mark your calendars for our next event, “Marketing to the Generations.” It will be held on September 11 with speaker Kristen Scroggin, founder and owner of Workplace Training Solutions as well as a Communication Arts Lecturer at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. We will wrap up the year on November 13 with our last event, “Social Media 102” which will help you form your marketing strategy for 2018. Be on the lookout for more information delivered to your inbox on these events. It’s going to be a great year for the Sales and Marketing Council and you’ll want to be a part of it! If you are interested in joining the council, please contact our staff liaison Theresa Kennedy at theresa@hmcba. org or 256-536-2602. recruiting a new Builder, Bret Slaton, Slaton Custom Homes won $250 for recruiting a new Associate, and Joe Sutton, Avadian Credit Union won $50 for recruiting a new Affiliate. Thanks to the recruiting efforts of these members during October, November, and December. Congratulations to each of you!
Remember, DO BUSINESS WITH A MEMBER!
Bryan Pogue Matrix Builders
Bret Slaton Slaton Custom Homes
Joe Sutton Avadian Credit Union
Our members take their pledge to “do business with a member” seriously and membership means more opportunity, more collaboration and more referrals. We’re looking forward to the second quarter of 2017. If you have any questions or need additional information about the benefits of membership, please do not hesitate to contact Rachel Weidley, Member Services Coordinator, at (256) 536-2602. 8
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Housing Statistics
Single Family Home Permits 2016 vs 2015 & 2017 vs 2016 December 2016
Area
Huntsville Madison Madison County Total
# of Permits 76 28 29 133
Single Family Home Permits Year To Date - 2017 vs 2016 December 2015
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 3,590 $ 10,772 $ 5,451 $ 19,813
# of Permits 51 32 23 106
January 2017
Area
Huntsville Madison Madison County Total
# of Permits 84 22 46 152
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 4,184 $ 8,825 $ 8,841 $ 21,850 February 2017
# of Permits 78 48 58 184
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 3,864 $ 19,814 $ 9,703 $ 33,381
Area
Huntsville Madison Madison County Total
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 2,294 $ 11,954 $ 3,414 $ 17,662 January 2016
# of Permitted Job Permits Cost In Thousands $ 4,338 65 $ 12,761 32 $ 7,907 29 $ 25,006 126 February 2016 # of Permits 103 9 30 142
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 4,256 $ 14,594 $ 6,601 $ 25,451
Area
Year To Date 2017
Huntsville Madison Madison County Total
# of Permits
1,019 367 534 1,920
Area
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands
$ 48,427 $ 156,191 $ 92,682 $ 297,300
Year To Date 2016
Huntsville Madison Madison County Total
# of Permits
927 340 418 1,685
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands
$ 47,171 $ 142,282 $ 77,834 $ 267,287
Single Family Home Permits Year-to-Date 2016 vs Year-to-Date 2017 1800 1600 1400 1200
2016
1000
2017
800 600 400 200 0
Huntsville
Remodeling Permits Above $20,000 2016 vs 2015 & 2017 vs 2016
Area
Huntsville Madison Madison County Total Area Huntsville Madison Madison County Total Area Huntsville Madison Madison County Total
December 2016 # of Permits 31 9 30 70
December 2015 # of Permits 14 5 23 42
January 2017 # of Permits 26 6 35 67
January 2016 # of Permits 57 12 27 96
February 2017 # of Permits 20 5 35 60
February 2016 # of Permits 25 6 35 66
Madison
Madison County
Area
Commercial Building Permits 2016 vs 2015 & 2017 vs 2016
Huntsville Madison Madison County Total Area Huntsville Madison Madison County Total Area Huntsville Madison Madison County Total
December 2016 # of Permits 28 8 12 48
September 2015 # of Permits 18 3 7 28
January 2017 # of Permits 33 4 11 48
January 2016 # of Permits 56 6 9 71
February 2017 # of Permits 32 4 4 40
February 2016 # of Permits 33 5 9 47
Permit Information is provided by Southern Exposure Information Inc., a construction leads and building market reporting company. For subscription information, please contact (256) 658-9297. 8
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Associate Spotlight Exceptional service is Joe Sutton’s top priority. He wants to help you explore your financing options and choose the mortgage product that’s right for you. Joe will apply his knowledge of home loan products to make your application experience a positive one. Thank you for choosing Avadian Credit Union and Joe Sutton to assist you with your mortgage lending needs.
President’s Welcome Luncheon
Are you new to HMCBA? Have you been a member for a while and need a refresher course?
Joe Sutton
Mortgage Loan Officer 3301 Memorial Parkway SW Huntsville, AL 35801 Office Phone (256) 428-1172 Cell Phone (256) 508-2488 Email jsutton@avadiancu.com
If you answered yes to either question, please join us for the President’s Welcome Luncheon. You’ll have an in depth overview of your HMCBA membership and the benefits/ discounts you may not be taking advantage of!
• June 28th at 3:30 PM • September 27th at Noon
• November 29th at 3:30 PM {Refreshments will be provided.}
Contact Rachel Weidley at (256) 5362602 or rachel@hmcba.org for more information.
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2017-2018 Membership Directory Extend your brand to those who matter most. Advertising in the 2017-2018 Huntsville/Madison County Builders Association Membership Directory is now underway! If you have any questions or to reserve ad space, please contact your E&M representative Justin at justin@emconsultinginc.com or call at 800-572-0011 or 256850-0249.
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Cornerstone
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