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as Vegas, Nevada: The delegation from El Paso to the International Builders Show in Las Vegas represented a good segment of the home building industry. Led by President Edmundo Dena, Accent Homes, the various members witnessed a larger show with better attendance than seen the last three years. “ I can honestly tell you that I was exhausted after walking that show, but it was worth every step,” Dena told the Outlook. The floor space at the Las Vegas Convention Center is huge with several exhibit halls that featured everything from international conglomerates to mom and pop shops trying to get their foot in the door. The event was kicked off with a week of meetings that included several involving the EPAB
members. Multifamily builders were in meetings prior to the show floor opening and again found Bobby Bowling and Demetrio Jimenez deep in discussion. “We have to remember that this show is also meeting time with the NAHB and we are honored to represent the El Paso Association as delegates to NAHB,” said Bowling IV. “Our group was going to a meeting on Sunday when one of our long time members, Ted Schlossman collapsed and died. That was shocking to all of us especially to those of us who have known Ted for such a long time at TAB and NAHB,” he continued. “We have great leadership who took the tragedy and helped with getting his family informed, informing the delegates, and helping where we could. Our deepest sympathies to his family and to the members,” Bobby continued.
Spring golf tournament becomes ‘Golf by the Rio’ presented by WestStar Bank
Golf by the Rio Wednesday, April 17 • 1 p.m. shotgun start
The show, as it is said, must go on and it did. The Texas Association of Builders met in an area meeting and heard from candidates looking to jump onto the executive ladder; talked about membership; and reviewed national legislative initiatives. Also a topic of discussion was the proposed increase in NAHB membership dues starting in 2014. A vote was scheduled for board action including delaying the increase for a year. This national increase may well be accompanied by an increase at the state level as well leaving a discussion for local associations in the coming months. The opening ceremony was highlighted with a visit and talk by Michael Eisner, former Disney CEO and responsible for such things as ESPN and Disney properties. Eisner took the stage and presented his talk on leadership, encouraging leaders to get deeply involved in day to day, hour to hour decisions in their businesses. He talked about reinventing the Disney brand and the need to include minute details that protect and enhance a brand. His demonstration of such meticulous attention to detail was a clip from the movie Lion King. In it the studio undertook an expensive editing process where a song was sung in a dozen languages with seamless transitions from English to Hebrew, to Greek and Portuguese, each word with the proper inflection and attached to the animation in perfect synchronicity. Lion King turned out to be Disney’s most profitable animated film in part because of the worldwide approach to a feature about a lion in Africa. Eisner told the crowd that Sam Shallenberger, chairman for the 2013 Spring golf tournament announced that the annual event will be held at Ascarate Golf Course and titled “Golf by the Rio”. The course, built in 1955, is located within view of the Mexico-US border and around El Paso’s biggest body of water, Ascarate Lake. WestStar Bank signed on as presenter. Larry Patton, President of WestStar Bank, was enthusiastic about the support the bank would give the tournament. “I am very pleased to put the WestStar Bank brand on this golf outing continuing our commitment to the El Paso Association of Builders and all you represent,” Patton told the Outlook. In making the announcement Shallenberger said the change in venue this year was going to be different and challenging. “Ascarate is often not considered for a tournament and that’s a shame because it’s a good course that challenges you in so many ways,” Sam said. “I honestly think that our players and advertisers will enjoy the change. I’m calling it a pachanga (party) and trying to
even the smallest detail sets you apart and to look for opportunities to do so in their business. At the end of the opening ceremony NAHB Chairman Barry Rutenberg announced that the IBS would be joined in 2014 by the Kitchen and Bath show, merging the two shows into one starting with next year’s event. Design and Construction Week will take over Las
Find more photos of the 2013 IBS on page 14 Vegas! The two events will remain separate and distinct shows held simultaneously at the Las Vegas Convention Center through 2016. That will be followed in 2015 by the concrete and stone show joining the IBS/KBIS in Las Vegas. That is good news for both shows that in recent years have seen a decline in attendance, many times conflicting both the exhibitor and the attendee. Make plans now to join us in Las Vegas, February 4-6, 2014.
make this more about the party than the golf,” he continued. Mike Smith, the head pro at Ascarate was excited about hosting the event. “I have to tell you that a year ago we wouldn’t have been able to host you because of the lack of carts for one, and other things. This year we got 100 new carts and the course is shaping up nicely,” he said. “I promise to make sure you have a great time at the old course,” Smith concluded. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 17 with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Team entries for 4 players is $400 and will include dinner presented by Western Wholesale Supply. At press time El Paso Employee Benefits agreed to be the Hoyo en Uno (Hole in one) advertiser while HUNT Companies will do “el camion de bebidas” or drink cart. The event will include some unique and fun challenges including the “watcha on the green” and El Mas Largo Drive. Promotional advertising is available for other fun ways to get your business advertised at the Golf by the Rio. Contact EPAB at 915-778-5387.
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President’s Message | Edmundo Dena
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President, El Paso Association of Builders
As the year starts off there’s a lot of action with the Association. I had the honor of holding my first Board of Directors meeting in January and I am happy to report that it went well. I can assure you that the team leading the EPAB is strong and involved. We took the bold step of moving our meetings to the second Thursday of the month after getting information back from many of our members that it would be easier on a Thursday. Of course this day wasn’t good for everyone and so I’m sorry that some of you won’t be able to attend because of standing meetings or obligations. We hope to have events on different days that will allow a broad range of participation. Our general meeting dates at the El Paso Club were getting conflicted with other groups reserving space and so Thursday’s worked for them as well. I look forward to seeing you at some point in the next few weeks. Our sponsorship of the Spring Home Show went well and I’d like to thank RJ Promotions for their work on it. For those members who participated I’d like to say thank you, thank you and thank you. The show was attended by people looking to buy and that’s what we all look for. I hope you turn those visitors into sales. We also attended the International Builders Show in Las Vegas and was overwhelmed by the displays and variety at the show. Make plans now to join us in 2014 as the show expands with the Kitchen and Bath Industry show in Las Vegas. Our upcoming event schedule includes our visit to the state capitol on February 19-20. I am proud to say that we have over 20 members going, a good crowd anxious to meet with the Senator and our Representatives. Ray and Margaret have been working hard to make sure we have a good schedule. I’m personally looking forward to the trip and hope to report back to you about it in the next edition. Until then remember to do all you can to represent us in a positive way, and support members business.
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Ray Adauto, Executive Vice President EPAB
The daily struggle of business includes having to deal with issues like costs, taxes, payroll, utilities and so much more. When it comes to taxes you don’t really have much in a way of options. Paying taxes is something we do from the day we begin working to the day we die, and sometimes a little bit after that happens to us. However I recently had an experience at the office that just plain surprised me and then angered me. I had a visit from a representative of the local CAD to photograph the interior of our offices. Yes, let me repeat this: he was here to photograph our interior. I was cordial but firm in telling him that I would NOT allow any photographs to be taken and that if that was a problem then so be it. He politely told me that we weren’t required to allow it and that’s why he asked. I didn’t attack the delivery guy, but I did let him know he could let his boss know that I refused the “offer”. The more I thought about that request, I became more concerned that this tactic was just another way for the CAD to gather information to use to up our taxable value. Frankly I find this tactic intrusive and another example on how government is gathering information to increase
On death, taxes and Vegas your taxes. I imagine that your business may have been visited and maybe someone there may have given the CAD permission by simply saying “sure, go ahead” without asking you. I found at least a couple of our members have seen serious increases in their businesses values wondering how it happened. Looks like now we know. I don’t know about you but frankly the ever increasing cost of government seems to be looking for ways to get income, sometimes under the cover of authority. Most people think that you don’t have the right to question an official visitor, but you do. Be courteous, but ask for a reason. If it’s law enforcement make sure you don’t impede, be cooperative and move on. But for other things that just don’t seem right you need to ask what the purpose is. Ask if they can provide you a written request and talk to your attorney. In my instance I was fortunate to be at the office and was able to deal directly with the request. Talk to your employees and inform them of this and make sure you aren’t the victim who didn’t know until it was too late. The International Builders Show was
held in Las Vegas in January. Regardless of nay sayers the truth is that Vegas should be the permanent home for this event, and here’s my reasoning. First, they have the room for a growing show. The LV convention center can accommodate a large show, and facilities at the Sands Center, major hotels and other venues including UNLV have a lot of room. Second, speaking of rooms where else are you going to find hotel rooms that fit any budget or fantasy? Vegas hotels continue to grow, improve and accommodate a variety of wants. From sassy to classy Vegas is home to it. Third, easy transportation. Taxis, busses, and rental cars, and the coolest monorail system outside of Disneyland. Fourth, getting there. Expansion at McCarran airport means that it’s easy for anyone from around the world to get there. From El Paso it’s still easy cheesy. Not too bad if you book early. Fifth, people like to go to Vegas where you work hard and play harder. Great times for those looking for shows, gaming, awesome food, or doing nothing. Vegas is for the adults, yet lets us be kids at the same time. I hope you go in 2014. Start planning now.
Finally I lost a couple of friends recently, each from different parts of my life. At the IBS we lost longtime NAHB and TAB member Ted Schlossman. He was older and wiser, always with a smile and doing what he loved best besides his God and family. He was heading to a meeting after getting a nice award from NAHB when he collapsed and died on the spot. He was doing what he loved and we’ll miss him. My other friend was Mike Stowe, a gentle giant whom I got to know at St. Clement Church. Big Mike came to El Paso to play football at UTEP, stayed, got married and had a family. He loved El Paso so much that his mom and sister have made El Paso their home. I have known his wife Susie for decades. She showed us what strength is in the face of a husband with cancer. His fight was her fight until the bitter end. Big Mike was just a thin sliver of a frame at the end, but his heart was all there. I hope that when I die someone will say one tenth of the nice things that have said about Mike Stowe. I am better for having him in my life. Rest well Big Mike. We miss you already.
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Statement from NAHB Chairman Rick Judson on President Obama’s State of the Union Address Rick Judson, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder from Charlotte, N.C., issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s State of the Union address last night: “Extremely tight mortgage credit conditions are hampering the housing recovery and hurting job growth. The nation’s home builders were very pleased to hear President Obama acknowledge this fact when he said ‘too many families with solid credit who want to buy a home are being rejected.’ “The President further noted that the
housing sector must be involved in the rebuilding effort and we wholeheartedly agree. Building 100,000 homes creates 300,000 full-time jobs. With the right policies in place, housing can continue to lead the economy forward. “NAHB stands ready to work with the Administration, Congress and regulators to ease restrictive lending requirements so that qualified home buyers can obtain affordable home loans and to open up the lines of credit for home builders so they can meet growing demand in communities across the nation.”
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Inflation - What Inflation? EditEconomist Elliot Eisenberg is a regular contributor to the Builders Outlook. His wealth of experience on housing has been the model for HBA’s across the country over the past decade. Now in private practice, Dr. Eisenberg brings his insight every month to our members.
Over the last five years the prices of gold, silver and platinum have all risen dramatically out of fear that rampant inflation will appear. After all, the size of the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet has exploded from $800 billion in 2008 to $3 trillion today and will rise to Elliot Eisenberg $4 trillion by the end of 2013. Simple logic says that adding over $3 trillion dollars to the money supply in such a short time must create inflation. And, if inflation is not here now, it surely will be sometime in the near future, right? Maybe not. Think about inflation like a racing car. For the car to go fast you need gas in the tank and a driver willing to put the pedal-to-the-metal. Absent either one, the car goes nowhere; same with inflation. For inflation to take hold, you need both an increase in the money supply and lots of bank lending. However, lending, for a number of reasons, has been chronically weak. Banks are fearful loans won’t be repaid; they are scared they will run afoul of new regulations, and more generally they feel that regulators don’t want them to lend. In addition, in 2009, 2010 and 2011 banks were hard at work fixing their own balance sheets and were really not in a position to extend credit. Returning to our racing car analogy, the driver is pressing the gas pedal very gingerly. To give you a feeling for how lightly the gas pedal is being pushed, the velocity of money, or the number of times a dollar circulates before it comes to rest, has (along with other similar monetary measures) tanked. Before the Great
Recession, the velocity of M1 (cash) was 10.5, it’s now 6.5, while for M2 (cash and checking accounts) it declined from 2.1 to 1.5. These are dramatic declines. Inflation hawks contend that it’s just a matter of time before inflation inevitably appears. I don’t think so, and here’s why - when bank lending returns to historic levels, Bernanke and the rest of the interest-rate setting Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will start to shrink the money supply to counteract the increased lending. The first thing the FOMC will do is announce that the current bond buying program will end. Then it will announce that interest earnings on its huge holdings will not be reinvested, but rather will be stored in the vault as will principal repayments from maturing bonds. The Fed will then start to raise shortterm interest rates and finally it will begin to liquidate its vast holdings of mortgage-backed securities and long-dated Treasuries in an effort to chronically shrink the money supply. Of course the Fed will not perfectly time each phase in this contractionary fiscal policy program. If they tighten too quickly, it will result in weak quarter or two of economic growth. And if they tighten too slowly, a bit of inflation may result. In either case, no systematic increase in inflation should be expected because the Fed is preoccupied with this issue and because investors expect the Fed to be vigilant about keeping inflation tame. Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. is President of GraphsandLaughs, LLC and can be reached at Elliot@graphsandlaughs.net. His daily 70 word economics and policy blog can be seen at www.econ70.com.
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CITY UPDATE City Development Department PUBLIC ADVISORY: RELOCATION UPDATE The City Development Department is divided into four areas: the Economic Development Division, Planning Division, Building Permits & Inspections Division and the One-Stop Shop. As the City Development Department relocates, we want to encourage businesses to handle business matters initially through the One-Stop Shop. The One-Stop Shop provides a variety of services that afford customers the convenience of handling business in one easily accessed location. From there, the One-Stop Shop will reach out to the Planning and Business Permits & Inspections divisions to provide more resources and additional guidance for each business matter. The Economic Development Division will continue to serve as a resource for new businesses or businesses looking to expand in the El Paso market. Below is detailed
information about the relocation of each division. For more information about the relocation of the City Development Department, please contact Marissa Monroy at (915) 479-2647 or via email at monroyme@elpasotexas.gov. Economic Development Division The Economic Development Division is now located at its temporary location at the Chase Tower at 201 E. Main Drive, Suite 106. All services/activities will continue to be provided at this new location, to include: • Provide information on downtown and citywide incentive programs • Foster the redevelopment and adaptive reuse of city neighborhoods • Address energy-efficient and other sustainability opportunities • Provide direct services to El Paso businesses Planning Division: The last day of business at City Hall for the Planning Division will be Wednesday, February 6, 2013. The Planning Division is relocating to its temporary location at the Tillman
Building at 222 S. Campbell Street, effective February 11, 2013. After this date, all Planning services/activities will be handled initially through the OneStop Shop at City Hall, until the OneStop Shop staff relocates to 801 Texas. Planning services handled at the OneStop Shop include: • Subdivision • Long Range • Zoning • Land Development • Historic Preservation
Building Permits & Inspections Division: The last day of business at City Hall for the Building Permits & Inspections Division will be Wednesday, February 6, 2013. The Building Permits & Inspections Division is relocating to its temporary location at the Tillman Building at 222 S. Campbell Street, effective February 11, 2013. During this transition, there will be no interruption to scheduled inspections. Inspections will continue to be conducted on an appointment basis, out of the Tillman Center. However, after this date, all
other Business Permits & Inspections services/activities will initially be provided through the One-Stop Shop at City Hall, until the One-Stop Shop staff relocates to 801 Texas. These services/activities include: • Assist customers acquire the necessary permits for construction • Ensure compliance with various building and zoning codes • Oversee plan reviews, including sign regulations, architectural, plumbing and mechanical, health, fire, electrical, landscaping, historical and engineering development One-Stop Shop: The last day of business at City Hall for the One-Stop Shop will be Wednesday, March 26, 2013. The OneStop Shop is relocating to its permanent location at 811 Texas, effective March 31. All services/activities, in addition to initial Planning and Building Permits matters, will continue to be provided at this new location, to include: • Licensing • Commercial building tenant improvements • Code compliance information • Expedited plan review • Provide special event permits • Provide Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) resources • Planning services With the exception of the Economic Development Division, contact numbers for all contacts within the City Development Divisions will remain the same. The Economic Development Division’s main number will be (915) 541-4670. For future correspondences, please refer to the following mailing address: P.O. Box 1890 El Paso, Texas 79950-1890 For more information about City Hall’s relocation, please visit home.elpasotexas.gov/relocation <http://home.elpasotexas.gov/relocati on> .
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Spring Home Show brings out star power and products The annual Spring Home Show presented by the El Paso Association of Builders drove into the Judson Williams convention center January 18-20. The show featured booths and displays from many area vendors including displays from member companies. 84 Lumber sponsored the visit by HGTV’s star Eric Stromer who reached out to the audience and embraced them. “I think that anytime we have a opportunity to bring a tv star to the show it’s a plus, especially when they are well known and personable like Eric has been,” said Zac Crockett of 84 Lumber.
The crowds at the event were a little smaller this year probably due in part to the scheduling by RJ Promotions for the weekend of NFL Playoffs. Still many of the vendors did well because the visitors were in the buying mood, not just kicking tires. “We felt like the attendance could have been better but then again we were able to use the weekend to invite new business to our homes, which afterall is a giant reason we exhibit at this show,” said Randy Bowling of Tropicana Homes. Plans for 2014 are still being finalized.
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10 Nation’s Home Builders Elect Leadership Members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) elected four Senior Officers to top leadership positions within the federation during the association’s International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. With more than 800 affiliated state and local home builders associations and more than 140,000 members across the country, NAHB is the “voice of the housing industry,” representing the interests of the nation’s housing through advocacy, professionals education and research. Taking the helm as NAHB’s Chairman of the Board this year is Rick Judson, a Charlotte, N.C.-based home builder with more than 35 years of experience in the building industry. Judson is the owner of Evergreen Development Group in Charlotte, and is a successful builder and developer with several decades of experience in land development and construction of single-family, multifamily and commercial projects. “To keep the fledgling housing and economic recovery moving forward, NAHB this year will work with the Obama Administration and congressional lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle to promote policies that encourage homeownership, rental housing opportunities and job growth,” said Judson. Also moving up on the association’s leadership ladder during NAHB’s Las Vegas board meeting was Kevin Kelly, a Delaware builder and developer with more than 30 years of experience in the building industry. He was elected as the 2013 First Vice Chairman of the Board. Kelly has been a builder and developer since he joined Leon N. Weiner & Associates in 1979 and became actively involved at the Home Builders Association of Delaware. His building experience includes land development, multifamily and single-family home building, construction financing and property management. Tom Woods, a Blue Springs, Mo.based home builder with more than 40 years of experience in the home building industry, was elected as the 2013 Second Vice Chairman of the Board. Woods is president of Woods Custom Homes. He has developed scores of communities and built more than 1,000 homes in the greater Kansas City area. Ed Brady, a Bloomington, Ill.-based home builder, joined the NAHB leadership ladder with his election to the post of Third Vice Chairman of the Board. Brady is president of Brady Homes, a company founded in 1964 by his father, William Brady Sr. One of the largest home building firms in central Illinois, Brady Homes has developed 20 residential communities throughout the state, building more than 1,800 singlefamily homes, 2,000 apartment units and more than 100,000 square feet of light commercial property. 2012 NAHB Chairman Barry Rutenberg, from Gainesville, Fla., remains on the leadership ladder as Immediate Past Chairman. Rutenberg is president of Barry Rutenberg and Associates, Inc. His firm has developed more than a dozen communities and 1,000 homes in the Gainesville area. Rounding out the association’s leadership is NAHB Chief Executive Officer Jerry Howard, from Washington, D.C. Howard heads up a professional staff of more than 230 working out of the National Housing Center in Washington. He has served as the association’s CEO/EVP since February of 2001. Previously, Howard was NAHB’s chief tax counsel.
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Houston Remodeler Selected as 2013 NAHB Remodelers Chairman Bill Shaw, GMR, GMB, CGP, owner of William Shaw & Associates in Houston, was appointed as the 2013 chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers this month during the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. As chairman of the leading professional organization for residential remodeling, Shaw represents the more than 24,000 remodeling Shaw industry members of NAHB. “Professional remodelers have a home at the National Association of Home Builders,” said Shaw. “It is my honor as chairman of NAHB Remodelers to be a resource for and represent NAHB Remodelers members who are dedicated to professionalism in the remodeling industry.” Shaw has been in the residential remodeling business for more than 25 years, following a career as an officer in the U.S. Navy. He is a past president and board member of the Greater Houston Builders Association Remodelers Council, as well as the past president of the Texas Association of Builders Remodelers Council. Currently, Shaw serves on the board of directors of NAHB and is chair of the NAHB Joint Councils Committee. Recognized as the 2009 Star Awards Remodeler of the Year by the Texas Association of Builders, Shaw has many awards to his name including July 2010 NAHB Remodeler of the Month and 2007 Master Design Gold Award from Qualified Remodeler magazine. He was an associate professor of naval science at Rice University from 1982-84 and currently teaches NAHB Education courses. In 2013, Shaw will represent remodelers as inspections and enforcement efforts by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency increase across the nation for the regulation of contractors working in homes to minimize lead paint exposure.
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In Memoriam
NAHB Mourns the Loss of Longtime Leader Ted Schlossman
NAHB Honors Ted Schlossman with Daniel M. Grady Memorial Award
It is with particularly heavy hearts that we report the passing of our good friend and fellow member of the NAHB leadership team, Ted Schlossman, on Sunday, Jan. 20, while attending the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas. Ted had served on the NAHB Executive Board for more than 50 years, and was well known and highly admired by many across our federation. He was a past president of both the Texas Association of Builders and the Home Builders Association of Virginia. In 1981, he served as campaign manager for
Fred Napolitano Sr., who was elected NAHB president in 1982, and he continued his involvement at the national level ever since. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Ted spent most of his childhood in Atlanta, Ga., and received a degree in business administration from Emory University. He was primarily involved in multifamily housing and mortgage finance, and in 2004, he received the Texas Association of Builders’ Lifetime Achievement Award that now bears his name. In 2011, he was inducted into the Texas Housing Hall of Honor. During this
year's IBS, Ted was posthumously awarded the Dan Grady Award for exceptional contributions to multifamily and affordable housing, an honor that he well deserved and that we fervently wish he could have received in person. He was also a past recipient of the Robert J. Corletta Award for achievement in the creation of affordable and low-income housing. Ted was 78 when he passed.
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) posthumously honored Ted Schlossman with the Daniel M. Grady Memorial Award in recognition for his leadership of NAHB’s Multifamily Council and his dedication to the multifamily industry. The Dan Grady Award is presented annually to an NAHB member who best embodies the spirit and dedication of its namesake to quality affordable housing and whose advocacy work with the association has made a difference to the housing industry. Schlossman’s daughter accepted the award on his behalf during NAHB’s International Builders’ Show last month in Las Vegas. “Ted’s continued involvement and unwavering support throughout the years helped elevate the importance of multifamily housing issues within NAHB,” said Granger MacDonald, president of G.G. MacDonald Inc. of Kerrville, Texas, and chairman of NAHB’s Multifamily
Council Board of Trustees. “He was a true icon who served this association for more than 50 years. Many of us in the industry not only viewed Ted as a friend, but also a trusted mentor and a source of wisdom and reason.” Schlossman started his career as a builder in Newport News, Va., where he served as president of the Tidewater Builders Association and the Home Builders Association of Virginia. After relocating to Texas in the early 1980s, he focused on multifamily and mortgage finance. He was very active in the Greater Fort Worth Builders Association and the Texas Association of Builders, and in 2011 was inducted into its Texas Housing Hall of Honor, which celebrates people who have made significant and lasting contributions to the Texas housing industry. Last year, Schlossman received the Herman J. Smith Award from the Greater Fort Worth Builders Association. And in 2004, he received the TAB
Lifetime Achievement Award that now bears his name. He was also a past recipient of the Robert J. Corletta Award, which honors exceptional achievements in the creation of affordable and lowincome housing. The award is named in honor of Daniel M. Grady, an NAHB builder who contributed nearly 50 years to the housing industry before his death in 1991. During his long career, Grady founded two companies that developed and managed affordable housing. Additionally, Grady served as a consultant to other developers, non-profit organizations and government agencies on how best to use programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to create quality housing for lower-income families. Grady was inducted into NAHB's Housing Hall of Fame in 1992.
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NAHB Announces Best of Show Product Winners at 2013 International Builders’ Show The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) named the winners in its inaugural Best of IBS Awards last week during the 2013 International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas. Awards were given to exhibitors with a product or line that shows the best combination of design, functionality and innovation. Decided by a panel of independent judges made up of attending reporters and building professionals, the awards were given in five categories. The winners were: • Best Home Technology Product: Key Digital Systems- Compass Control ® • Best in Outdoor Living: Heat & GloTwilight Modern Fireplace • Best Indoor Feature: Mohawk/Dal TileArmorMax ™ • Best Kitchen or Bath Product: KOHLERSensate ™ Touchless Kitchen Faucet • Overall Best in Show: KOHLER – Sensate ™ Touchless Kitchen Faucet “This year’s International Builders’ Show featured an impressive line-up of more than 900 exhibitors representing all facets of the building industry,” said Lynne Pratt, NAHB Conventions and Meetings Committee Chair. “The Best of IBS Awards recognize those exhibitors that really stood out in terms of product innovation and design, and we were thrilled to be able to award them for their creativity and vision.” Award-winning products included an indoor/outdoor see-through fireplace from Heat & Glo; Key Digital Systems’ Compass Control®, the first fully integrated major control system built from the ground up to use Apple devices such as iPad® or iPhone® as its backbone; Mohawk/DalTile’s impressive hardwood coating system, ArmorMax ™; and finally the innovative KOHLER Sensate ™ touchless faucet, which not only won best Kitchen or Bath Product, but went on to win the Best in Show award as well. The awards were presented during the Best of IBS Awards ceremony on the final day of the show.
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