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President’s Message 2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John Hodgin 2012 President
Executive Committee / Officers PRESIDENT John Hodgin, John Hodgin Construction Company 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Robert Millican, Millican Construction Co. 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Jim Sandknop, South Star Builders ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT James Weeks, Weeks Hardwood Flooring SECRETARY Diane Thompson, Allen Tate Realtors TREASURER Robert Gray, NewBridge Bank IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Scott Allred, Precept Construction PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTEES Mark Disney, Disney Construction Company Tom Hall, Windsor Investments Don Mills, Don Mills Builders
Board of Directors BUILDER DIRECTORS Ed Butler, Brickwood Builders Ron Foister, Ron Foister Custom Homes Joe Nelson, Fireside Homes Tammy Roberts, Homes Built by Design ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS Tim Crawford, Renn Building Products Tom Gould, Pegram West Dan Huckabee, Huckabee & Associates Sherry Sarine, SSI Design Group REMODELERS COUNCIL Steve Johnson, Southern Evergreen SALES & MARKETING COUNCIL Jason Smith, Builder Services, Inc. STATE DIRECTORS Steve Monroe, SME & Associates Joan Swift, SwiftCreek Construction Phil Warrick, Piedmont Wholesale Eng Products NATIONAL DIRECTORS Steve Batts, Batts Builders Don Croom, Urban South Corporation Gary Hill, Tradition Homes
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Growing our Business-to-Business Network
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embership in the Greensboro Builders Association is more than a financial investment…it’s a way for local businesses…construction and non-construction…to support each other, the building industry and our community. As with any membership based organization, we need to utilize this resource to build and grow our own businesses…as well as support the Association’s stability and growth. For more than 50 years, our Builders Association has existed to serve our members through advocacy, educational and networking programs and opportunities. It is through participation and involvement that we find creative solutions to old problems; make new business contacts and gain subsequent referrals; and find avenues to give back whether it be within the Association or outside through community service projects and initiatives. As we look to gain momentum and strength within our Association, we need your help. Your business relationships are a valuable resource…whether those are existing members or prospective members that you do business with who haven’t yet joined. I would like to personally encourage you to look through your email contacts, your accounts receivable and payable, your LinkedIn connections, your Facebook friends, your rolodex or wherever you keep your business contacts. Ask yourself: Who should be part of our Association? Who can benefit from connecting with others here? Who can benefit from our advocacy…our programs…our network? Think about those who are just starting out in this industry or in your profession. Wouldn’t they benefit from being with others at the same stage, as well as those who are further on in their career? We don’t want to be an organization just for Boomers and Gen X members. We need the strong participation of younger generations for our Association to have a healthy future. Now that you have some names in mind…take a few minutes and extend an invitation to those companies to join you at one of our upcoming events in the next few months. There are numerous opportunities from networking socials…to educational programs…to sporting events to make new business contacts and see firsthand the value that can be received from membership in our Association. Our goal this year is to build a network of active and engaged members…while serving as a viable resource for our membership. I hope that you will join me by looking closely at your own business network and commit to help us grow the Greensboro Builders Association. Business-to-business networking…it’s a win-win for all involved…and our Association!
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Triad Housing Market Shows Consistent Improvement The IMI is designed to track housing markets throughout the country that are showing signs of improving economic health. It measures three sets of independent monthly data—employment growth from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, house price appreciation from Freddie Mac, and single-family housing permit growth from the U.S. Census Bureau. The index identifies metropolitan areas that have shown improvement from their respective troughs for at least six consecutive months. The Good News… Greensboro & Guilford County is on the upswing. As of April, we have had seven consecutive months of improvement in building permits, house price appreciation and employment growth. While tough conditions continue to prevail across much of the country, momentum is building in communities that are showing consistent, measurable improvements in economic conditions.
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he home building industry celebrates New Homes Month in April, just as many families are beginning to think about buying a home that better suits their needs during the spring home-buying season. The advantages of newly-constructed homes and condominiums extend beyond features and amenities. Not only do new homes provide modern floor plans and superior energy efficiency; they also increase the property tax base which generates revenue that supports local schools and communities.
NAHB estimates that three jobs are created for each new single-family home that is built, with about half being in the construction industry and the rest in other industries that are needed to outfit and sell a home such as furniture, appliances, textiles, loan officers and attorneys. A total of $90,000 in government revenue is generated — $67,000 in federal taxes and $23,000 in state and local taxes. For consumers who have been waiting on the sidelines for the housing market to show signs of recovery before buying a new home, that time has come. According to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI), economic indicators show that the Triad housing market has been steadily improving for at least six consecutive months.
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Not even the most well-connected, smartest economic experts can time the market to make sure they buy at the lowest point and sell at the top. However with these steadily improving economic indicators…this should give potential home buyers more confidence. With our spring housing market upon us…we hope to see many more prospective buyers than in recent years…beginning with our Spring Parade of Homes.
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t’s that time of year again‌our Spring Parade of Homes is here‌ Saturday & Sunday, April 28-29 & May 5-6 from 1:00-5:00 pm each day with 33 homes on tour throughout Greensboro, High Point and Guilford County. Annually, this is a great opportunity for our Builder and Associate members to showcase the latest advances in home construction, such as energy efficiency features; along with the newest trends in home amenities including open floor plans, large master suites, gourmet kitchens and outdoor living spaces. Check out our new Mobile App on your smart phone or tablet. You can select your favorite homes, map your home tour, and access the interactive Buyers Guide for information on all Builder and Associate members who participated in the construction of this spring’s homes. Regardless of whether you had a Parade entry or worked on any of the homes on tour, all GBA members are invited to join us for our Spring Parade of Homes Celebration on Thursday, May 3 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the GBA office. We’re having a “dirty bootsâ€? party in the parking lot‌with a Fish Fry provided by Libby Hill Seafood. You don’t want to miss this event‌it’s guaranteed to be a great meal and enjoyable time! RSVP by April 30.
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Building Dimensions, Inc. D Stone Builders, Inc. Disney Construction Company, Inc. Don Mills Builders, Inc. Douglas Construction, Inc. Eastwood Homes Friddle and Company, Inc. GHG Construction Gingerich Homes, Inc. Gunter Custom Homes & Design LLC Home Team Builders, Inc. Jan W. Hilton Builders, Inc. JF Homes, LLC John Marks & Associates, Inc. M & J Developers, Inc. Otey Construction, Inc. Piedmont Personal Builders, LLC Precept Construction, LLC R & K Custom Homes Southern Evergreen Tradition Homes VP Builders, Inc. Wade Jurney Homes, Inc. You can find information on all the entries in this year’s Spring Parade of Homes on our website.
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Welcome New Members BUILDERS Charles D Williams Const. Co. Don Williams Single Family (336) 996-7204 Sponsor: Miles Gurley Gunter Custom Homes and Design, LLC Leslie Gunter Single Family (336) 215-3499 Sponsor: Don Hill Pringle Builders, LLC Nate Pringle Commercial (336) 509-4329 Sponsor: Steve Batts
ASSOCIATES 13 Thirteen Design & Planning Mike Moore Residential Design (336) 317-4980 Sponsor: John Marks
Alamance Insulation, LLC Chris Ballard Insulation (336) 584-1117 Sponsor: Jason Smith Alba Vinyl Siding Hugo Alba Siding (336) 478-5149 Sponsor: Leticia Nieto Alberto Cruz Medina Alberto Cruz Medina Painting Contractors (336) 253-8839 Sponsor: Leticia Nieto Apolinar Martinez Ortiz Apolinar Ortiz Framing Contractors (336) 669-9421 Sponsor: Leticia Nieto Blue Haven Pools & Spas Benjamin Bradford Swimming Pools (336) 297-9908 Sponsor: Susan Mowery
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Carolina Roofing & Construction Services, Inc. James Riley Roofing Contractors (336) 632-9288 Sponsor: Beth Berry Get-A-Grip Resurfacing of Greater Greensboro Todd Cates Bathtub Repair (336) 457-3006 Sponsor: Miles Gurley Illuminations of the Triad, Inc. Angie Brown Lighting (336) 996-2424 Sponsor: Susan Mowery Landscape Concepts, Inc. Victor Smith Landscaping & Lawn (704) 630-6675 Sponsor: Susan Mowery
Pro Paint & Drywall Sergio Toledo Hernandez Painting Contractors (336) 669-7047 Sponsor: Sherry Stevenson Ronnie Tucker Ronnie Tucker Siding (336) 707-0671 Sponsor: Leticia Nieto Shaver Roofing Services, LLC Mike Shaver Roofing Contractors (336) 886-1003 Sponsor: Miles Gurley Southern Staircase Jay Bergholt Staircases (336) 362-8371 Sponsor: Susan Mowery
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Builder News
To Make High Quality Products, High Quality And Accurate Profiles Are Required
Tour of Remodeled Homes August 24-26 Planning is underway for our 15th annual Tour of Remodeled Homes sponsored by the Remodelers Council. This event is a great way to market and showcase professionally remodeled projects to consumers… both for the remodeler and participating Associate members.
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homes throughout Take a tour of remodeled County Greensboro and Guilford
Tell us what you want or bring a sample to match up and we can create it.
ders.org :00 PM | Greensb oroBuil August 24-26 | 12:00-5
Remodeling projects must be completed by June 15, which is the deadline to submit Tour entries. Photography will be scheduled the following two weeks. There is no time limitation for previously remodeled homes to be completed, therefore if you have a project from 6-12 months ago or more, it can be submitted. Participation agreements can be found on the GBA website.
• Crown Moulding • Indoor or Outdoor Mouldings • Flooring • Casing • Base Moulding
Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are also available. Contact Mavis Holcombe for more information at 707-6942 or mholcombe@greensborobuilders.org to find out how to best utilize the Tour of Remodeled Homes to market your product or services to area consumers as well as GBA members.
Fall Parade of Homes
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Greensboro Builder
October 13-14 & 20-21 It’s time to start planning now for our Fall Triad Parade of Homes. We will again be partnering with Winston-Salem and High Point to provide a regional Parade of Homes in mid October. Information on your Parade home will remain on the GBA website and mobile app for six months. This is great exposure as we continue to see tremendous growth by consumers utilizing our website and mobile app to view and map the homes on tour they want to visit. Take a tour of newly t constructed homes throughou County Greensboro and Guilford
oroBuil ders.org | 1:00-5: 00 PM | Greensb Octobe r 13-14 & 20-21
With signs of positive activity within the region, now is the time to position and market your company with this fall’s Parade of Homes. Many builders are utilizing pre-sales as their Parade entries…providing a win-win for both the builder and the home owner who can take advantage of special Parade discounts provided by our Associate members. Watch for Parade entry information; as well as sponsorship and advertising opportunities on the GBA website in the coming weeks.
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Associate Member News O
ver the past year, we have been conducting quarterly Associate Member Roundtables…which are great opportunities for Associate members to come together to share ideas, discuss industry and general business issues, while gaining new business contacts and building strategic relationships within our Association. During our February Roundtable, ideas were generated around ways to promote the value of using Associate Members to area consumers. With the help of Bouvier Kelly, we created the adjacent ad – Use the Professionals Our Builders Trust that was displayed in a 6’ retractable banner at the Southern Ideal Home Show, along with a video created by Scott Becraft, RSG Greensboro that played throughout the show stressing the importance of using professional members of our Association. We plan to publish this same ad in various publications, such as our Parade of Homes and Tour of Remodeled Homes magazines, which have 10,000 copies printed and distributed. Planning is currently underway for marketing and networking opportunities that provide Associate members the chance to display their products and services. From membership meeting and council meeting sponsorships to table top expos…there are a variety of ways to increase your visibility and exposure to both Builder and Associate members.
Do Business With Members Networking Social On Tuesday, June 12 from 4:30 – 7:00 pm, we will bring back our networking social at Starmount Forest County Club. There will be 10 exhibit tables - $100 sponsorship per table – for Associate members to display their products and services to GBA members and guests in attendance. This is also a Prospective Member function. To reserve your table, contact Mavis Holcombe at 706-6942. These fill up quickly…first come…first served per industry classification…so don’t delay.
Associates EXPO Associate Council members are gearing up planning efforts for our Associates EXPO to be held on Wednesday, August 29 from 10 am – 2 pm at Emerald Event Center. This is a great chance to showcase products and services, especially to our Builder Members. The Builders Council will be hosting educational programs and a keynote industry presentation at lunch which is complimentary for builder members.
If you would like to serve on our Associates Council planning team…contact Scott Becraft, RSG Greensboro and/or Linda Ball, The Real Estate Book who are serving as this year’s Associate Council chairs.
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Spring GBA Invitational Thursday, May 24 Bryan Park Golf Course
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e’re playing the Champions Course on Thursday, May 24 at Bryan Park which is guaranteed to be a fun afternoon of golf and fellowship with other GBA members. The golf course is a great place to network and create new business relationships…whether as a player or a sponsor. Mark your calendar...get your team together…and join us! SPONSORSHIPS Join the following companies who have already committed to sponsorships for our spring golf tournament. These sponsorships provide marketing exposure for your company…as well as help financially support the tournament. • • • • • • • • • •
ABC Supply, Inc. Alamance Insulation BB&T Boise Building Materials Butler Lighting Marshall Stone NewBridge Bank Pegram West Piedmont Natural Gas Terry Labonte Chevrolet
NC BUILD PAC The Political Action Committee of the North Carolina Home Builders Association (NC BUILD-PAC) is a non-partisan committee organized for the specific purpose of raising funds to support pro-housing candidates of all parties at the state and local levels of government. Contributions to NC BUILD-PAC are an investment in the future of your business and the home building industry as a whole. It is essential that we are able to support the candidates that understand and will fight for the issues important to us when they are in office. Candidates who receive support from NC BUILD-PAC know our critical issues and understand the depth of that support because it comes from thousands of builders and associates across the state. NC BUILD-PAC contributions are the key to our being able to promote a pro-housing agenda in the legislature and local governments statewide. If you would like more information regarding North Carolina BUILD-PAC, contact Jessica Hayes at NCHBA at (800) 662-7129 or jhayes@nchba.org. Pledge forms can be found on the GBA website.
Sponsorship opportunities remain available for beverage station; longest drive; closet to pin; longest putt; as well as tee signs that promote your company.
PLAYER REGISTRATION Player registration is open through May 14. Cost is $85 per person which includes 18 holes of golf and lunch. We will have practice range balls and lunch beginning at 12 noon…with a shotgun start at 1:00 pm. Individual and team registrations are available. For those that might want to add a little fun and “help” to your round – mulligan packages can be purchased with your registration or at the course.
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Sponsorship and player registration forms can be found under the Downloads section of the GBA website at www.GreensboroBuilders.org.
We are open 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM M-F to service your needs We invite you to use out facility as an extension of your office to enhance your professional selling approach.
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Do Business With Members Accounting, Tax Preparation
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NCHBA Legislative Conference
Technology Council June 5 9:00 am Productivity Enhancement Join Verizon Wireless as they present our quarterly Making Technology Work for You workshop focused on Productivity Enhancement. Our June 5 workshop will revolve around Verizon Wireless and some of their corporate wireless partnerships which enhance a mobile device user’s ability to be more productive when in the field. Come find out more about the Verizon network; construction industry specific applications; and platforms (Android/ iOS) that can enhance your efficiency and productivity. Technology workshops are held at the GBA office…FREE of charge…but we do ask that you RSVP by June 1.
Remodelers Council Remodelers Council meetings are typically held the last Thursday of each month at 11:30 am at the GBA office. Catered lunch is provided. Cost is $15 per person. Reservations and payment can be made online and are required the Monday prior to the council meeting. April 26 11:30 am Advertising Solutions Lou Bouvier, Bouvier Kelly will discuss advertising solutions impacting the remodeling industry.
Join other NCHBA members from throughout the state for our annual Legislative Conference in Raleigh. Tuesday, May 22 Committee Meetings 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Sheraton Raleigh Legislative Reception 6:00 – 8:00 pm NC Museum of History Wednesday, May 23 Legislative Visits 9:00 am – 12 noon Join GBA and TREBIC Members as we visit with members of the Guilford County delegation. Additional information and online registration can be found on the NCHBA website at www.nchba.org.
May 31 11:30 am Home Automation Tony Ballew, CommVac will discuss home automation. Learn to ask your clients the right questions to get the right answers. There are a lot of products with numerous solutions. Roofing • Siding • Windows
June 28 11:30 am OSHA Review & Inspections Robert O’Neal, OSHA will discuss OSHA review and the inspection process.
Triad Green Building Council Triad Green Building Council meetings are typically held the third Monday of each month at 3:30 pm at Magnolia Manor. Council meetings are FREE for all attendees…RSVPs are requested by the Friday prior to the meeting.
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May 21 3:30 pm Marketing Value of Energy Efficient Homes This month’s presentation will focus on marketing research and the appraisal process for energy efficient and green certified homes. June 18 3:30 pm Product Showcase & Networking Social Quarterly the Council is hosting Product Showcases that provide an opportunity to talk with suppliers and trade contractors who provide energy efficient and green products and services…followed by a networking social. It’s a great mix of educational and networking…with refreshments. Additional information on these and other GBA sponsored events and activities can be found on the GBA website at www.GreensboroBuilders.org. 14 G R E E N S B O R O B U I L D E R S A S S O C I A T I O N - B U I L D E R U P D A T E
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Mark Your Calendars Thursday, May 3 Parade of Homes Celebration & Fish Fry 5:30 – 7:30 pm Greensboro Builders Association Plan to join us for a “dirty boots” dinner in the parking lot of the GBA office. Come directly from your job site for a casual dinner with other GBA members to celebrate our Spring Parade of Homes Builders and participating Associate members. Special thanks to our Fish Fry sponsors: Butler CPA Butler Lighting Florida Tile NewBridge Bank Rental Works Reservations are required by April 30. Cost is $15 per person. Food is being provided by Libby Hill Seafood.
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Wednesday, May 16 Economic Outlook & Housing Forum 8:30 - 10:00 am Emerald Event Center Rick Kaglic, Regional Economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond; along with Edsel Charles, MarketGraphics Research Group will provide updates on our regional economy and housing market. Come gain additional insight into current market conditions and forecasts from two industry experts. This Industry Update Breakfast is being sponsored by Marshall Stone. Reservations are required by May 11. Cost is $15 per person. Full breakfast buffet will be provided.
Tuesday, June 12 Do Business With Members Networking Social 4:30 – 7:00 pm
Starmount Forest Country Club
Back by popular demand is our Do Business With Members networking social. Limited number of exhibit tables are available for this special networking reception… cost is $100 per table. Contact Mavis Holcombe at 706-6942 to reserve your table. Members and guests are invited to mix and mingle with others in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Cost is $15 per person. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided along with a cash bar. Reservations are required by June 7.
Additional information on these and other upcoming events can be found on the GBA website at
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