September is ASSOCIATE APPRECIATION MONTH!
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FROM YOUR PRESIDENT The next time you come to an HMCBA event, look around at your fellow members. I guarantee that more than half of the people you see will be associate members. These are people who are essential to the home building process and help enable our industry to provide Americans with an unrivaled selection of quality homes. Among the ranks of associate members are subcontractors, Realtors, sales and marketing specialists, title and settlement experts, lawyers, people in the financial services industry, product suppliers and manufacturers, and many more who are essential to the challenging task of providing housing for a growing population. Associate members are also essential to the HMCBA by offering sponsorships, devoting countless hours at committee meetings and volunteering at special events, and strengthening our industry in the process. Most importantly, our associate members help broaden our perspective so that we can assess issues more objectively in the context of our entire industry. In recognition of the thousands of associates who volunteer their time and services to NAHB and its state and local affiliates, NAHB has designated September as Associate Member Appreciation Month. NAHB and the HMCBA has always appreciated the dedication and enthusiasm of its associate members, but in today’s unsettled – and unsettling – housing market environment, we appreciate that dedication and commitment more than ever. During September – and every other month, for that matter – I urge all HMCBA members to get to know one another better, learn about each others’ businesses and whenever possible, to do business with other members. Our HMCBA is strong when individual members are strong, and doing business with other members is a great way to strengthen the association while ensuring that the people you work with understand the issues and concerns that affect your day-to-day operations. Associate members are invaluable to our businesses and an essential part of our proud history, tradition and spirit. Let’s all thank them this month by doing business with a member! There are a lot of activities going on for the remainder of this year beginning with the Building Home & Garden Show and Bikes & BBQ both in September. In October we have the Parade of Homes and the Rick Wilson Nail Drivers Open Golf Tournament, November the Chili Cook-Off, and the December Christmas Open House. Additionally, we have several educational seminars this last quarter specifically related to our industry. I encourage all of you to participate in these events either through attending, participating, or sponsoring. They are also great opportunities to network with your fellow members. Remember, the better you know other members the better they know you and will be a great reference when someone is looking for a subcontractor, supplier, remodeler, builder, etc. Planning is already underway for 2013 activities. If you are interested in hosting a general membership meeting at your facility, please get in touch with HMCBA staff. This is a great way to get a captive audience to promote your products. Also be watching for a new look with the Cornerstone magazine. We will be going to a quarterly publication and a brand new look. I think you will be pleased with the changes and find it a useful resource. Again, please remember to do business with a member whenever possible. Our members are the lifeblood of the association and our most important asset!
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September is Associate Appreciation Month! Member to member business is our Association’s driving force. Behind that force are more than eight hundred Associate member companies, comprising more than half of the HMCBA’s total membership. Associates are your committee and council members, event sponsors, board leaders, political advocates and community volunteers. Many take time away from their professional responsibilities to contribute to the Association, focusing their energy on making this organization what it is today. The Associate members are truly the backbone of the HMCBA. Thank you, ASSOCIATE MEMBERS, for giving your time, talent and treasure to this association!
2012 Showcase Home
The Showcase Home Project is progressing well under the direction of Tim Reeves of Reeves Custom Homes, the Construction Manager. Located in The Sanctuary at River Ridge in the Bib Cove/Hampton Cove area, stop by and check it out.
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Building, Home & Gardening Show
NEW Look... NEW Name... SAME Great Show! Back by Popular Demand: The 3rd Annual Building, Home & Garden Show September 7, 8, 9, 2012 Von Braun Center - South Hall Make plans now to attend the fast growing show to see all the latest and greatest in the building industry. If you have any questions, contact Theresa Kennedy (theresa@ buildersassn.org) at (256) 536-2602 or visit www.BuildingHomeAndGardenShow.com.
Bikes & BBQ
Contest Categories Best Bike AMATEUR BBQ COMPETITION Best Desperado September 20, 2012 at Botanical Garden Best Tattoo Grisham Pavilion- 4747 Bob Wallace Ave Best Ribs Best Butts Hop on your ride and head out to the Botanical Gardens to feast on some of the Best Chicken Best Barbeque this side of Texas and a little friendly competition at the HMCBA’s 3rd Annual BBQ Cook Off! Best Side Item Best Dessert Got what it takes to create the Best Barbeque Dishes? Think you can beat Best Booth/Team Area last year’s champs? It’s not too late!! Contact Lori Jones at (256) 536-2602 or lori@buildersassn.org for team info.
This is an ABPAC Fundraiser. Attendance cost is $20 person, so all guests must pay to attend. Make your reservations online at www.buildersassn.org or contact Loretta Albanese at (256) 536-2602.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES are available. Contact Lori Jones at (256) 536-2602 for more info.
Parade of Homes
Parade of Homes October 20-21 and 27-28
Premier Party Thursday, October 18
Make Plans to Attend The Sanctuary at River Ridge subdivision off Taylor Road in the Big Cove/Hampton Cove area. www.buildersassn.org
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Huntsville/Madison County Builders Association ...The Voice of the Building Industry Lynn Kilgore, CAE, BIAE Executive Director Sherdian Stanford, Editor The Huntsville Times, Publisher Published bi-monthly by The Huntsville Times. Advertising & subscription rates are available upon request. Telephone (256) 532-4250 . Mailing address: The Huntsville Times, PO Box 1487, Huntsville, AL 35807. Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited without written authorization. The opinions expressed in articles in the Cornerstone are the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the policies of the HMCBA. Furthermore, this publication does not establish due diligence on authors and does not guarantee the credibility of their offerings or writings.
HMCBA Staff Executive Director: Lynn Kilgore - lynn@buildersassn.org Administrative Assistant: Loretta Albanese loretta@buildersassn.org Financial Coordinator: Becki Baker - becki@buildersassn.org Assistant Financial Coordinator: Ginger Slaton ginger@buildersassn.org Events Coordinator: Theresa Kennedy theresa@buildersassn.org Membership Services Coordinator: Lori Jones lori@buildersassn.org Governmental Affairs Liaison: Howell Lee howell@buildersassn.org Publications/Communications Coordinator: Sherdian Stanford - sherdian@buildersassn.org
13th ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF & Silent/Live Auction November 15, 2012 at 5:00 PM Huntsville Depot Roundhouse Join your fellow members and friends to “kick off ” the annual Foundation Scholarship Fundraiser. Come and enjoy some great Chili and participate in the judging for the “People’s Choice Award for Best Chili.” Plus, you can bid on some great items during the Silent Auction. Call (256) 536-2602 to register your team, to donate a Silent Auction item or to become a Sponsor.
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2012 Leadership Executive Committee - Senior Officers President -Bret Slaton 1st Vice President - Steve West 2nd Vice President - Sid Pugh Secretary - BJ King Treasurer - Mark Rovere Barrister - Gig Robinson
Executive Committee - Other Positions
Associate Council Chairman - Janet Moore Immediate Past President - Tony Antonios Foundation President - John Allen Governmental Affairs Chairman -Mark Harris Membership Chairman - Rhonda Pugh Remodelors Council Chairman - Al Juarez Sales & Marketing Council Chairman - Pat West Executive Director - Lynn Kilgore
Board of Directors Betsy Hyman Brant Neely (National Director) Bret Slaton (State Director) Bryan Pogue Buck Barnhill Byrne Turner Chip Powers David Merta (Alternate National Director) Estelle Phillips Jim Jones (Associate Life Director) Jim Neighbors (National Director) Jimmy Jones (State Director) Joe Sutton John Allen (Alternate National Director) John Dollison (Senior Life Director) John Gann (Senior Life Director) Keith Pinkerton Kenneth Chandler (Senior Life Director) Kenneth Maze Larry Durham (State Director)
Mark Harris (State & Alternate National Director) Mark Rovere Max Barnett Morgan Stephens Rhonda Pugh Rick Wilson Roy Johnson (State & Alternate National Director) Russ Wilson Sandra Steele (National Director) Sid Pugh Steve Steele (Life Director) Steve West (Life Director) T J Meers Tim Reeves (State & Life Director) Todd Slyman (Life Director) Tom Pendleton Tony Antonios (National Director) Tory Dutton
Local Life Directors
(10+ years service on Board of Directors) Bobby DeNeefe Harry Garber Karl Batchelor Sam Givhan Corrinne Bennett Roy Johnson Wayne Bonner Jim Jones Jerry Brooks Jimmy Jones Kenneth Chandler Ken McDaniel Brett Crain Kim Niemeier John Dollison Mike Nivens Jeff Enfinger Barry Phillips John Gann
Tim Reeves Gig Robinson Todd Slyman Steve Steele Steve Stricklin Dick Strobel Ginny Terry Janet Watson Steve West
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MEMBERSHIP As we head into a very busy Fall, I would like to take the time to recognize and thank our faithful members who have helped to recruit new faces this year. To those of you that are encouraging others in this industry to join the HMCBA, we certainly appreciate YOU! Aaron Harper, Valley Exteriors Alan Glover, The Glover Companies Alberto Juarez, CAMS Construction Co Inc Barbara Breland, Breland Homes -Rhonda Pugh, The Pugh Group - (sponsored 2 new members this year!) Re/Max Alliance Betsy Hyman, Southern HOUSEpitality Inc Membership Bret Slaton, Slaton Custom Homes Inc Committee Chair (sponsored 3 new members this year!) Carey Rosenblum, Rosenblum Realty Inc Charlotte Stokes, CG Design Supply Inc Chris Brown, Pella Windows and Doors Curtis Neal, ABC Supply Co Inc (sponsored 2 new members this year!) Danesh Foroughi, Stonecraft Construction, a Division of Imagine Inc. Danny Hallum, Stone Bridge Homes Inc Janet Watson, Watson Land Management Jerry Brooks, Jerry Brooks Inc Jim Neighbors, Old Towne Homebuilders Jimmy Jones, Associated Masonry Products (AMP) (sponsored 2 new members this year!) Jimmy Thornton, J Smith Lanier & Company John Allen, Southern Construction & Design Inc (sponsored 3 new members this year!) John Freisen, Fountain Parker Harbarger & Associates (sponsored 3 new members this year!) John Kilgro, Kilgro and Associates Inc (sponsored 2 new members this year!) John Papenburg, Insurance Market John Gann, John G Gann & Company Ken Christian, Dixie Mechanical Ken McDaniel, Ken McDaniel Homes Inc Kenneth Maze, Maze Home Builders LLC (sponsored 2 new members this year!) Mark Harris, Mark E Harris Homes LLC (sponsored 2 new
members this year!) Mark Rovere, Action Builders Inc (sponsored 2 new members this year!) Matt Ragland, F5 Solutions LLC DuPont StormRoom with Kevlar Mike Nivens, Garrett & Associates (sponsored 2 new members this year!) Nancy Siniard, Totalcom Marketing Phil Hall, Valley Overhead Door Inc Russ Wilson, Wilson Lumber Company (sponsored 2 new members this year!) Sam Givhan, Wilmer & Lee PA Steve Covington, Covington & Co Inc Steve Steele, Steve Steele Custom Homes Inc (sponsored 2 new members this year!) Steve West, Westmark Construction Inc (sponsored 4 new members this year!) Teletha Ledfors, Peck Glasgow Agency Inc Terry Marsh, Ridgeline Construction HSV Inc Tim Reeves, Reeves Custom Homes Inc (sponsored 2 new members this year!) Todd Slyman, Slyman Construction Co Inc (sponsored 3 new members this year!) Tom Pendleton Tony Hoover Sr, Hoover General Contractors LLC Trevor Cole, The Design Center at Across the Pond Wendy Lee, Jeff Benton Homes (sponsored 4 new members this year!)
See your name? No? Then, SPONSOR A NEW MEMBER TODAY! All you have to do is recruit ONE new qualifying member to the HMCBA and your name will be entered into a drawing for an IPAD to be awarded at the 2013 January General Membership Meeting. AND remember, if you are doing business with someone who is not a member, you are allowing them to benefit from the association without having to support it. Please make sure that you support the companies that support HMCBA!
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Regulatory Affairs The GAC had a very busy summer interviewing candidates for elections in the City of Huntsville and the City of Madison. I want to thank the committee members who took time from their busy schedules to attend the many screening sessions held over the last month. The candidates endorsed by the Association are sensitive to the issues facing the building industry and will afford us a “seat at the table” to express our views regarding activities that affect the well being of our industry. We are here to advocate for you and represent your views before city councils, county commission and city government regulatory bodies. Now we need your help by making plans to attend the Bikes and BBQ ABPAC fundraiser on September 20th at the Botanical Gardens pavilion. This is shaping up to be a great event at a beautiful venue. We are planning a Legislative reception for September 27th. A contribution of $50 per person is requested and the place and time will be announced later. This event will provide an excellent opportunity to thank our state, county and city elected officials for their support of the housing industry and discuss the issues affecting our industry with those who serve our area. It will also give the candidates we endorsed an opportunity to meet our great members. We are also having a shotgun raffle just in time for hunting season with a goal of surpassing the number of tickets sold for the reel and rod raffle this summer, all in support of ABPAC. We need to replenish our ABPAC balance to assist candidates we endorsed with campaign debt retirement and to prepare for the next election cycle. Also please remember to exercise your dues check off option on your membership renewal. This allows HBAA to help fund ABPAC which is our life blood to help elect pro business and pro builder city, county and state officials. I also strongly encourage you to help get out the vote on November 6th. Many say that this election is a “water shed” election for our country so please exercise your right to vote! In the category of “what have you done for me lately,” your Governmental Affairs Chairman and HMCBA staff have hosted an Energy Code Training seminar that some 80 plus members and inspection officials from this area attended on the new energy code that takes affect October 1, 2012. The HMCBA was invited to the table at an important
meeting held by County Commissioner Dale Strong with Dr. Williamson, the Director of the State of Alabama Public Health Service regarding inconsistencies in the inspection criteria and approvals of sanitary septic systems in Madison county. We were the only trade association that was invited to attend. There was a great deal of input from installers and builders seeking the consistent and timely inspections and requirements from health department inspectors. Dr. Williamson committed to report back to Commissioner Strong with a satisfactory solution. Three issues were addressed in the City of Madison: 1) The pr0posed sign ordinance revision that would prohibit builders and realtors from placing directional signs inside the city limits of Madison. This new ordinance would preclude the current agreement whereby we can place directional signs out from Friday afternoon until Sunday night/Monday morning. Since 80% of the potential home buyers surveyed said they use directional signs to lead them to the homes they wish to see; this is obviously a huge issue for many of our members. The vast majority of our members utilize directional signs as their primary method of advertising. A task force of HMCBA members and HAAR members is combining forces to continue the fight against changing the current agreement. 2) A new noise ordinance is being pr0posed for the City of Madison. Your Association has vetted the new proposal and there are no changes to the existing noise ordinance with regard to residential construction. 3) A revised fee schedule for subdivision development is being pr0posed by the City of Madison. Your Association was invited to meet with the Planning Commission staff and review the proposal on August 13th. On August 16th a public hearing was held on the proposed fee schedule revisions. The revision is a revenue neutral revision simply combining several categories, eliminating the fee based on number of acres developed and having a one time charge instead. The “bottom line” is that your Association is on the front line working for the best interest of our membership day in and day out so that you can manage your business and rest assured that we “have your back!”
Meet Our Newest Staff Member Our newest Membership Services Coordinator, Lori Jones comes to us from The Westin Huntsville with four and a half years of experience planning events. From weddings to corporate meetings to large government conferences and everything in between, she’s planned it all. A graduate of The University of Alabama’s College of Commerce and Business Administration, Lori holds a Marketing degree and is a Crimson Tide football FANATIC! In the midst of a 1940’s farmhouse renovation and planning her September 2012 beach wedding, Lori enjoys spending her spare time with her growing family and shih tzu, Leo! “I am truly looking forward to meeting and working with each member of the association. In my short five weeks here, the ongoing commitment to grow this association is very evident. What a great group of hard working folks!”
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September/October 2012 Calendar of Events To check the status of any event or meeting, you can go to the Association’s website: www.buildersassn.org and click on the Event Calendar. You will find a current listing of all Association events. If you have any questions, please contract the Loretta Albanese (loretta@buildersassn.org) at (256) 536-2602. She will be glad to help.
September 2012
Sep 3 Labor Day (Office Closed) Sep 5-6 Building Home & Garden Show Move-In Sep 7-9 Building Home & Garden Show Open to the Public Sep 10-11 Building Home & Garden Show Move-Out Sep 19 Sales & Marketing Council Steering Cmte, 10:00 AM Sep 19 Green Build Lunch & Learn, Geo-Thermal Summit, 11:30 AM Sep 20 Membership Cmte, Retention Calling, 11:30 AM Sep 20 Membership Cmte, Noon Sep 20 General Membership Meeting, Bikes & BBQ + Associate Appreciation, Hsv Botanical Gardens, 4:00 PM Sep 24-26 CAPS Designation Course, 8:00 AM Sep 25 Remodelors Council Cmte, Noon Sep 26 Remodelors Council Lunch & Learn, Lead Paint Refresher, Noon Sep 27 Green Build Sub-Cmte, 11:00 AM Sep 27 Governmental Affairs Cmte, Noon Oct 1
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Oct 21 Remodelors Council Roundtable with Inspection Depts., 2:00 PM Oct 10 Remodelors Council Lunch & Learn, Sales & Marketing for Remodelors, 11:30 AM Oct 11 Sales & Marketing Council Steering Cmte, 10:00 AM Oct 11 Rick Wilson Nail Drivers Open, Hsv Country Club, Registration & Lunch, 11:00 AM, Shotgun Start, 1:00 PM Oct 15 Green Build Lunch & Learn, 11:30 AM Oct 16 Membership Cmte, Retention Calling, 11:30 AM Oct 16 Membership Cmte, Noon Oct 19 General Membership Meeting, Premier Party for the Showcase Home & Parade of HomesTM, The Sanctuary at River Ridge Subdivision, 5:00 PM Oct 20-21 Parade of HomesTM - Open to the Public Oct 23 Remodelors Council Cmte, Noon Oct 25 Green Build Sub-Cmte, 11:00 AM Oct 25 Governmental Affairs Cmte, Noon Oct 27-28 Parade of HomesTM - Open to the Public Oct 31 Remodelors Council Lunch & Learn, How to Bid Insurance Jobs, 11:30 AM
Associate Spotlight Systems Technology Co., Inc. The company began electrical and electronic systems contracting in the residential market in 1987. A series of small jobs, a few employees, one truck, discipline and hard work led the way for what has become Systems Technology Co. of Alabama, Inc. Our total package offers: Sales, service, installation and design, allowing us to handle most projects regardless of size or complexity. We have become one of the largest systems contractors in North Alabama and continued growth is anticipated. Systems Technology Co. can provide: • Security • Cameras • Intercom • Door Entry Systems • Gates The success we have experienced is due to three elements: commitment to professionalism, responsibility, and the discipline needed to provide our customers with a quality product in a timely and courteous manner.
Call us….We want to earn your business. (256) 518-9000 www.systemstechnologyco.com www.buildersassn.org
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Associate Council Happy “Almost Fall, Y’all”! As promised, our annual Rick Wilson Nail Drivers Classic Golf Tournament has been rescheduled for Thursday, October 11, at Huntsville Country Club. This tournament raises money to directly support our local Association. It is not too late to sign up your team or to be a sponsor for this great event. Please contact Lori Jones, Membership Services Coordinator, at 536-2602 or lori@buildersassn.org to see how you -Janet Moore, Redstone Federal can support this event. You can also Credit Union go online to www.buildersassn.org for Associate Council more information. Chair The 2012 Building Home and Garden Show is just right around the corner and all booths are nearly sold out! We’ve added several exciting new things to the Show, so please stop by and check it out. New this year and located in the middle of the Show floor is the Garden Oasis, which will be a beautiful landscape display designed by Southern Scape. It is sure to be all that the name implies! One lucky guest will walk away with over $15,000 in products with our Ultimate Backyard Giveaway Contest. Guests can enter to win one complete package worth over $15,000 that will turn their backyard from drab to fab! Mark your calendars for September 7 – 9 and stop in; we’ll even have the football games on in the End Zone! For more information, please contact Theresa Kennedy regarding the Show at 536-2602 or theresa@buildersassn.org. As always, the Associate Council is here to represent YOU, the Associate member. We welcome any comments or suggestions that you might have. If you would like to get involved with Associate Council activities, please call Lori Jones at 536-2602.
Sales & Marketing Council The Summer is winding down and as the kids go back to school, it’s hard to believe this year is nearly over. In a joint effort with the Remodelor’s Council, the Sales and Marketing Council will be speaking about cost effective ways to market your business. Some of the topics covered will include websites, branding, and social media how-to’s geared toward remodelors. The class is open to members -Pat West, Re/Max Alliance of the Sales and Marketing Council and Sales & Marketing Remodelor’s Council and all members for Council Chair a small fee which will include lunch. Be on the look out for more details soon. In the last installment of the Builder to Builder Series for 2012, the Sales and Marketing Council will present another insightful topic on November 14th called “The Dollars and Sense of Your Business.” This course will take place in an intimate classroom setting and will cover estimating and accounting practices for your business. The new Professional 8 12 7 H/MCBA........The Voice of the Building Industry September/October 2012
Development Program is designed to connect mentors and mentees to provide guidance and knowledge to those who need it. The previous Builder to Builder luncheon was a huge success and we hope you will join us for this educational opportunity. Look for more information on “The Dollars and Sense of Your Business” scheduled for November 14 at Noon shortly. Mark you calendar for 2013! The Sales and Marketing Council is hosting a continuing education course on January 16 – 18 which will be held at the HMCBA office. The course is for the Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP) designation and counts for 12 CE credits with the Alabama Real Estate Commission. Corrinne Bennett, MIRM,CSP,CGP, CMP of Corrinne Bennett Marketing will be the instructor. This professional level course is designed for specialists in new home sales. Participants will gain a broad understanding of the home building business, discuss consumer psychology and learn the advanced techniques used by real estate veterans for greeting, overcoming objections and closing. Other topics include construction process overview, financial and legal aspects of new home sales and the art of customer service. You can find more information and download the registration form on our website at www.buildersassn.org. Go to Activities and Events and click on Educational Courses and Seminars. You can also find the registration form in the Membership Minute. Please sign up soon as space is limited! I hope you will get involved in these events. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Theresa Kennedy, staff liaison at 256.536.2602 or Theresa@buildersassn.org
Remodelors Council The Remodelers Council has been busy working on many different projects for its members to better equip them to compete in this competitive market. The Council had been busy updating its By-Laws to bring them current. We are very excited about the line up of educations programs this fall. On September 26th we have Sal Gray from the Alabama Department of Public Health speaking on Lead Paint issues. Several of our members heard Mr. Gray in - Al Juarez, CAMS Construction Inc Montgomery earlier this year and were very impressed with his knowledge and Remodelors Council approach. This will be a “Lead Paint Chair Refresher” session. On October 4th we will have a Remodelors Roundtable with the Inspection Departments from the City of Huntsville, the City of Madison and Madison County. Their staffs will join our members for a roundtable discussion of issues pertinent to Remodelers. On October 10th there will be a joint Lunch and Learn with the Sales and Marketing Council who will conduct a seminar on how to market your remodeling firm, including websites and other methods of reaching your target market. On October 31st another Lunch and Learn, sponsored by the Remodelers Council, entitled “How to bid and win jobs with Insurance companies,” will be held at the HMCBA Office. On September 20th we will have our annual Bikes and Bar-B-Q, www.buildersassn.org
ABPAC fundraiser at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens Grisham Pavilion. This is a great venue for our annual event and it the first time we have held the event at the Gardens. Look for more information in the near future on sponsorships and how to enter your team. This year’s Bikes and Bar-B-Q should be a great event. The HMCBA and the Remodelers Council will host a CGR PREP test for the CGR designation course. The PREP test acts as an indicator of your current knowledge and indicates what courses you need to take in order to be certified. Five members are required to administer the test. We currently have 3 members signed up for the PREP test and need only 2 more to make it happen. The cost is a reasonable $195.00 for members. Sign up today for this great certification from NAHB.
“Every man owes part of his time and money to the business or industry in which he is engaged. No man has a moral right to withhold his support from an organization that is striving to improve conditions within his sphere.” Theodore Roosevelt
CONGRATULATIONS TO... ...Jeffrey & Heather Murphy (Murphy Homes Inc) on the birth of their son, Joseph Charles Murphy. ...Joe & Jeff Murphy (Murphy Homes Inc) on the birth of their grandson, Joseph Charles Murphy..
Valley Contracting
Olguita Dollison of John D. Dollison Inc. Mark Harris of Mark Harris Homes Inc C L Durham of Durham Service Co Inc
Our Sincere Sympathy is extended to... ...Janet Scott (Lake Guntersville Pool & Patio) and her family on the loss of her Father.
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New Members
Welcome to the Association. We are glad you joined. Make sure you come to the General Membership Events and activities so we can get to know you! A&S Lopez Construction Arturo Lopez (Associate) Carpentry (256) 261-5153
Jess Morris Painting Jess Morris (Associate) Painting Contractor (256) 651-3899
SEM LLC Sam Motes (Associate) Framing Contractor (256) 665-4901
Averbuch Realty Barbra Hubler (Affiliate) Realtor (256) 604-8799
Lake Guntersville Pool & Patio Chuck Scott (Associate) Spas and Saunas (256) 572-7760
Sips Team Inc Ron Harrigan (Associate) Building Materials (229) 246-8880
Carl’s Painting Carl Bennett (Associate) Painting Contractor - Decorative (256) 349-8870
Lopez Drywall Luis Castro (Associate) Drywall Contractor (256) 775-7529
SRS Roofing Supply Jeff Johnson (Associate) Roofing Supplies (256) 261-1062
Compass Enterprises Inc Doug Hemphill (Builder) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 217-5444
Lowe’s Home Improvement Jason Barnes (Associate) Home Improvement Store (256) 880-1981
Stewart’s Power Cleaning Antonio Stewart (Associate) Brick Cleaning (256) 881-1697
Family Shield Shelters LLC Kevin Rose (Associate) Storm Shelters (256) 424-2543
M & D Electric Doug Pierce (Associate) Electrical Contractor (256) 278-5301
Tip Top Home Solutions Rick Mabrey (Associate) Gutters/Gutter Systems (615) 822-0123
Fyffe Construction Company Julie Brown (Builder) General Contractor (256) 417-4922
Morales Construction Co Inc Luis Morales (Associate) Framing Contractor (256)
Vulcan Termite & Pest Control Inc Sharil Smith (Associate) Termite Protection/Pest Control (205) 663-4200
Greens Repair Service Crystal Willard (Associate) Appliances (256) 859-1816
Plumb Square Contracting Chad Rundlett (Builder) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 337-3149
WAAY-TV Susan Craft (Associate) Advertising/Marketing/PR (256) 533-8591
Hogan’s Mechanical Services, LLC. Gary Hogan (Builder) General Contractor (256) 837-7747
Reeves Aluminum Hershey Reeves (Associate) Other (256) 230-0079
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Rick Wilson Nail Drivers Open Thursday, October 11th Huntsville Country Club 2601 Oakwood Ave - Huntsville, Alabama 1:00 PM Shotgun Start Schedule:
11:00 am Registration & Lunch 11:00 am Putting & Range Contests 1:00 pm Shotgun Start k Awards Presentation following tournament
Registration Includes: u u u u u
Registration Fees: $125 per player $500 for a team of four
18 holes of golf Range balls Golf cart Lunch before play Tournament gifts
Fun Contests! Great Prizes!
Sponsorship Opportunities are Available. For more information regarding sponsorships, volunteering and team registration, contact Lori Jones at (256) 536-2602 or lori@buildersassn.org. To register online, go to www.builddersassn.org, look under “Activities & Events� for Golf Tournaments.
New Member Sponsors Thanks to our members that sponsored new members in July & August 2012: -Steve West with Westmark Const - Sponsored TWO new members! -Tim Reeves with Reeves Construction - Sponsored TWO new members! The members listed below recruited ONE new member!
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-Jerry Brooks, Jerry Brooks Inc -Jimmy Thornton, J Smith Lanier & Company -John Kilgro, Kilgro & Associates Inc -John Papenburg, Insurance Market -Ken Christian, Dixie Mechanical -Mark Rovere, GMB, CGB, CGP, Action Builders Inc -Mike C Nivens, Garrett & Associates -Nancy Siniard, Totalcom Marketing -Teletha Ledfords, Peck Glasgow Agency Inc -Terry Marsh, Ridgeline Construction HSV Inc -Tom Pendleton, Tom Pendleton -Tony Hoover, Sr, Hoover General Contractors LLC
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Membership Renewals Member Since 1976 Richards Lighting Member Since 1982 Lands West Inc Member Since 1983 Park Supply Co Inc Sharp Communication Member Since 1984 ADS of Huntsville Jesse Stutts Inc Member Since 1985 Rocket City Drywall & Supply Member Since 1987 Woodland Homes Member Since 1989 Custom Cabinets & Countertops JRW Construction Inc Sun Valley Sod Inc Member Since 1991 Albert Construction Isbell Construction Inc Isbell Backhoe Member Since 1992 Artisan Masonry Corporation Carter Backhoe & Concrete Products Classic Homes Inc Foundation & Structural Renovation Residential Roofing Inc Member Since 1993 Artisan Masonry Corporation Carter Backhoe & Concrete Products Classic Homes Inc Foundation & Structural Renovation Residential Roofing Inc Member Since 1994 CAMS Construction Co Inc Mark Statum Construction Wood Floors & More Inc
Member Since 1998 Brick & Block Hunter Communities Inc Member Since 1999 Hoover & Associates Construction Inc Michael E Brodowski Attorney at Law Member Since 2000 Culver Drywall Four Our Sons Inc Mary Wise, ERA Ben Porter Real Estate Tennessee Valley Fence Member Since 2001 WaterWorks Spa & Pool/The Pool Store Inc Member Since 2002 D&S Cabinets Inc Member Since 2003 Jean Porter, Rise Real Estate King Homes & Land Inc Malone Roofing Vintage Construction Inc Member Since 2004 Alta Turf American Overhead Door Inc Bolt Plumbing JAB Properties LLC dba AC Systems Kommerling USA Inc Marshall County Metals dba MCM Services Inc Troy Davis Inc dba Pride Construction Member Since 2005 Christ Carpentry LLC Current Electrical & Generator Services Hansen Backhoe Kilgore Flooring Mark Horton, Henley Supply Millwork Stanley Home Improvement & Remodeling Inc Trimco Company Inc TW Painting
Member Since 1995 OMI Inc Stoddard Construction The Design Center at Across The Pond
Member Since 2006 Marco Ci Fuentes dba AMC Framing Matrix Builders Rosenblum Realty Inc Servis 1st Bank
Member Since 1996 Creative Marble & Baths Southern Exposure Information Inc
Member Since 2007 Artscapes MJMJ Ent LLC Belle Vista Homes
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Creekside Construction Jeff Ikards Excavating Mendiola Construction Scott Cantrell, Siano Appliance Sales & Service Steven Thrasher, PNC Bank Style & Stone Inc Walker Trim & Stairs LLC Woodcraft Specialties LLC Member Since 2008 Alabama Lumber Company LLC Beltran Framing Contractors Choice Roll Off Service Inc Madison Plumbing Service Construction Pearson Homes Inc Phillips Concrete Scott Potter, Wilson Lumber Company Sweeping Beauties Member Since 2009 Audio Video Enthusiast Barker Construction Bunn Remodeling & Construction Coldwell Banker First Designer Granite & Marble Greencare Landscaping & Stone League & Jones Roofing & Siding Locktec Inc Neri Drywall R&D Associates Totalcom Marketing Member Since 2010 Kelly Register, Renasant Bank Old Gin Carpets S&K Construction Inc Thomas HVAC Member Since 2011 Chip Powers Framing Cothren Quality Trim Hutchison Construction & Inspection Services LLC Kustom Construction LLC Network Funding LP Melanie Mullins, National Bank of Commerce Southern Scape LLC Supercell Shelters Inc
Members that renewed their membership in June & July 2012
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Classic Closet Announcement Classic Closets would like to welcome Jim Jones to their sales team. Jim has been working with Classic Closets since February and will be glad to help with all your organizational needs. Call him at (256) 508-7607 or email jmjones249@att.net or jjones@classicslosets.net.
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Building, Home & Remodeling ShowSM It is hard to believe it is almost that time of year again‌time to gear up for the 2013 Building, Home and Remodeling ShowSM! The booth lottery for previous BHR ShowSM exhibitors will take place sometime in late October/early November. Watch your email for more information. After the booth lottery has taken place, booth registration will be open to all members and then to the general public. If you are interested in reserving a booth in the 2013 ShowSM after the booth lottery, please contact Theresa Kennedy at (256) 536-2602 or theresa@buildersassn.org and she will be glad to assist. You can also go online to find exhibiting information at www.buildinghomeandremodelingshow. com.
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Housing Statistics Single Family Home Permits 2012 vs 2011
Single Family Home Permits Year To Date - 2012 vs 2011
June 2012
Area
Huntsville Madison County Madison Total
# of Permits
100 60 40 200
June 2011
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands
$ 4,769 $ 10,584 $ 15,870 $ 31,223
$ 4,088 $ 10,505 $ 13,735 $ 28,328
96 57 36 189
July 2012
Area
Area
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands
# of Permits
Huntsville Madison County Madison Total
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands
# of Permits
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands
75 33 20 128
3,362 5,913 7,771 17,046
97 60 36 193
$ 5,176 $ 10,459 $ 12,240 $ 27,875
$ $ $ $
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands
596 303 205 1,104
$ 27,966 $ 56,909 $ 81,174 $ 166,049
Area
July 2011
# of Permits
Huntsville Madison County Madison Total
Year To Date 2012 # of Permits
Year To Date 2011
Huntsville Madison County Madison Total
# of Permits
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands
548 330 189 1,067
25,012 54,410 72,311 151,733
$ $ $ $
Single Family Home Permits Year-to-Date 2011 vs Year-to-Date 2012 600 550 500 4 50 400 3 50 3 00
2011
250
2012
200 1 50 1 00 50 0
Huntsville
Madison County
Remodeling Permits Above $20,000 2012 vs 2011 Area
June 2012
Huntsville Madison County Madison Total Area
Huntsville Madison County Madison Total
Commercial Building Permits 2012 vs 2011
June 2011
# of Permits
# of Permits
35 55 12 102
44 89 13 146
July 2012
Madison
July 2011
Area
# of Permits
28 41 21 90
23 70 15 108
Huntsville Madison County Madison Total
June 2011
# of Permits
# of Permits
32 9 5 46
51 10 3 64
Huntsville Madison County Madison Total
Area
# of Permits
June 2012
July 2012
July 2011
# of Permits
# of Permits
34 5 5 44
35 9 8 52
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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Special Affiliate Membership Program- - - Just $49 HMCBA’s AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP IS ONLY $49.00 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 ! ! (for “New Affiliate Members Only!)
AND AS A BONUS, all new affiliate members will receive (1) complimentary pass to HMCBA’s 3rd Annual Bikes and BBQ on September 20, 2012 at Huntsville Botanical Gardens.
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An affiliate membership is for employees or agents of member firms who want to know what’s going on in the Association! Perfect for: * Sales Reps * Superintendents
* Office Managers * Real Estate Agents
Affiliate Members receive all local & National mailings: * Meeting/Special Event Notices * The Cornerstone * Membership Directory
* Newsletters * NAHB Publications & Alerts
Affiliates are also listed in the annual Membership Directory and in the Online Membership Directory at www.buildersassn.org An affiliate appliction can be found online at www.buildersassn.org under “How To Join.” If you have any questions regarding membership or this special promotion, contact Lori Jones at (256) 533-2602 or lori@buildersassn.org.
HBAA Fall Convention All members are invited to attend the 2012 HBAA Annual Convention November 8-10, 2012 at the Grand Sandestin at the Village at Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin, Florida The Convention gives members the chance to network, gain valuable education, and get more involved in the activities of the Association through councils and committees covering a variety of interests. Several special events, including the Friday night awards banquet and Saturday afternoon football party, are lots of fun and are included in your registration fee. You can register online at http://hbaa.org/wp/events/annualconvention. All meetings will take place at the Grand Sandestin. Located within walking distance to shops, restaurants, nightlife and other activities, the Grand Sandestin offers a variety of studio and suite options to suit your needs. For room reservations, call the Grand Sandestin at 1-800-320-8115. Use group code 22H7YP. The room block deadline is October 8, 2012. For reservations, call the Grand Sandestin at 1-800-320-8115. Note: You are responsible for making your own hotel reservations. Please contact the HBAA at 1-800-745-4222 with any room cancellations prior to calling the hotel. www.buildersassn.org
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