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NAIL The official magazine of Home Builders Association of Middle Tennessee President Michael Dillon Vice President Trey Lewis Secretary/Treasurer Randall Smith Executive Vice President John Sheley Editor and Designer Jim Argo Staff Connie Nicley Pat Newsome

THE NAIL is published monthly by the Home Builders Association of Middle Tennessee, a non-profit trade association dedicated to promoting the American dream of homeownership to all residents of Middle Tennessee.

SUBMISSIONS: THE NAIL welcomes manuscripts and photos related to the Middle Tennessee housing industry for publication. Editor reserves the right to edit due to content and space limitations.

POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to: HBAMT, 9007 Overlook Boulevard, Brentwood, TN 37027.

Phone: (615) 377-1055.

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FEATURES 8 2014 Piedmont Natural Gas Fish Fry!

The 2014 Piedmont Natural Gas Fish Fry wrapped up another successful year of fishing tournaments.

9 The HBAMT Construction Career/Job Fair

The HBAMT hosts a Construction Career/Job Fair at LP Field Saturday, October 18. Sign up now to meet potential employees; or attend to meet potential employers or start your career!

DEPARTMENTS 6 News & Information 13 SPIKE Club Report 14 October Calendar 14 Chapters and Councils

ON THE COVER: The HBAMT’s Construction Careers/Job Fair is being held this month at LP Field.

More on the event on page nine; vendors registration form on page ten.

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2015 International Builders’ Show registration now open

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he National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) officially opened online registration today for the 2015 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), the largest annual light construction tradeshow in the world.

The 2015 show, to be held in Las Vegas, Jan. 2022, is part of the second annual Design & Construction Week,™ a co-location with the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), hosted by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), and the International Window Coverings Expo (IWCE).

New this year, two other shows will also join the event, including The International Surface Event (TISE) and the Las Vegas Market. While the shows will remain separate and distinct, all registrants will have access to the exhibits of all five shows held during Design & Construction Week.

The IBS show floor will feature more than 1,000 of the industry’s top manufacturers and suppliers showcasing the latest and most innovative products. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn new techniques and explore emerging trends in the more than 100 education sessions offered throughout the show. Additional special events, speakers, awards competitions

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and networking opportunities are among the other major highlights for attendees.

Another of the many draws of IBS is The New American Home® (TNAH) 2015, a one-of-a-kind green show home that is being built in a nearby neighborhood and will be open to attendees to tour during IBS. The state-of-the-art home incorporates builders’ best practices in energy efficiency, indoor-air quality, safety, convenience and aesthetics.

“Industry professionals representing nearly all facets of the housing industry both nationally and internationally flock to the International Builders’ Show because it is the industry event of the year,” said NAHB Chairman Kevin Kelly, a home builder and developer from Wilmington, Del. “With its expansive show floor, and unbeatable education and networking opportunities, plus the additional four shows available to attendees during Design & Construction Week, the 2015 show is not one to be missed.”

The NAHB International Builders’ Show is not open to the general public. Building industry professionals and their affiliates are invited to register by visiting the show’s website at http:// www.buildersshow.com/. n

New home sales hit highest level since 2008

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ales of newly built, single-family homes increased 18 percent in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 504,000 units in August, the highest level in six years, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

“This jump in sales activity is in line with our latest surveys, which indicate builders are seeing increased traffic and more serious buyers in the market for single-family homes,” said Kevin Kelly, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Wilmington, Del. “This robust level of new-home sales activity is a good sign that the housing recovery is moving towards higher ground,” said NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe. “Historically low mortgage rates, attractive home prices and firming job and economic growth should keep the housing market moving forward in 2014.”

Regionally, new home sales rose 50 percent in the West, 29.2 percent in the Northeast and 7.8 percent in the South. Sales were unchanged in the Midwest.

The inventory of new homes for sale edged up to 203,000 in August, which is a slim 4.8-month supply at the current sales pace.

Builder Confidence hits highest level since November of 2005 Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes rose for a fourth

consecutive month in September to a level of 59 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), released today. This latest four-point gain brings the index to its highest reading since November of 2005.

“Since early summer, builders in many markets across the nation have been reporting that buyer interest and traffic have

picked up, which is a positive sign that the housing market is moving in the right direction,” said Kelly.

“While a firming job market is helping to unleash pent-up demand for new homes and contributing to a gradual, upward trend in builder confidence, we are still not seeing much activity from firsttime home buyers,” said Crowe. “Other

Top housing shows to converge during 2015 Builders’ Show

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ive of the leading design and construction industry tradeshows have signed on to be part of the 2015 Design & Construction Week™ (DCW), joining forces for what promises to be the largest-ever residential construction exposition in the nation in 2015.

Earlier this year, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) launched Design & Construction Week in Las Vegas as the International Builders’ Show (IBS) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) co-located for the first time, along with the International Window

Coverings Expo (IWCE). Building upon that success, additional organizations have joined on to be part of Design & Construction Week in 2015. In addition to IBS, KBIS andIWCE, The International Surface Event (TISE) – made up of SURFACES, StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas and TileExpo, and Las Vegas Market - the west’s most comprehensive furniture, home décor and gift show – will all take part in Design & Construction Week in Las Vegas spanning Jan. 18-23.

“Design & Construction Week is going to be the biggest event of its kind, offering attendees access to nearly every facet of the residential

factors impeding the pace of the housing recovery include persistently tight credit conditions for consumers and rising costs for materials, lots and labor.”

Derived from a monthly survey that NAHB has been conducting for 30 years, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index gauges builder perceptions of current single-family home sales and sales expectations for the next six months as “good,” “fair” or “poor.” The survey also asks builders to rate traffic of prospective buyers as “high to very high,” “average” or “low to very low.” Scores from each component are then used to calculate a seasonally adjusted index where any number over 50 indicates that more builders view conditions as good than poor.

All three HMI components posted gains in September. The indices gauging current sales conditions and traffic of prospective buyers each rose five points to 63 and 47, respectively. The index gauging expectations for future sales increased two points to 67.

Builder confidence also rose across every region of the country in September.

Looking at the three-month moving average for each region, the Midwest registered a five-point gain to 59, the South posted a four-point increase to 56, the Northeast recorded a three-point gain to 41 and the West posted a two-point increase to 58.

Editor’s Note: The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index is strictly the product of NAHB Economics, and is not seen or influenced by any outside party prior to being released to the public. HMI tables can be found at nahb.org/hmi. More information on housing statistics is also available at housingeconomics.com. n

housing and design industry, all in one city,” said NAHB CEO Jerry Howard. “With education, products, networking opportunities and much more, industry professionals will not want to miss this mega-event.”

Show dates include: - NAHB International Builders’ Show: Jan. 20-22, Las Vegas Convention Center - Kitchen & Bath Industry Show: Jan. 2022, Las Vegas Convention Center - International Window Coverings Expo: Jan. 20-22, Las Vegas Convention Center - Las Vegas Market: Jan. 18-22, World Market Center Las Vegas - The International Surface Event: Exhibits: Jan. 21-23; Education: Jan. 20-23, Mandalay Bay Convention Center n October, 2014

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John Whitaker & Jan Walters.

Fish Fry at Piedmont Natural Gas! The 2014 Piedmont Natural Gas Fishing Tournaments wrapped up another successful year with a fish fry hosted by the event sponsor.

Attendees were treated to great food (from Uncle Buds), cold beverages, valuable door prizes and live music from event deejay John Whitaker. A big, big thanks to Piedmont Natural Gas for sponsoring our 2014 fishing tournaments and for hosting a terrific wrap-up event at their Nashville headquarters.

Don Mahone & Frank Tyree.

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Marty Maitland & Trey Lewis.

Lamar Morgan & Jerry Deal.

HBAMT Construction Career/Job Fair!

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he HBAMT is hosting a Construction Career/Job Fair Saturday, October 18 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at LP Field in Nashville, TN. Those looking for a promising career or a fresh start at a new job will find a wealth of exciting opportunities.

Representatives from MTSU’s school of Construction Management will be in attendance to talk with individuals looking for professions in the construction and land development industry. Men and women interested in becoming home builders, constructions managers, land developers or sales agents are encouraged to attend and talk with school educators about pursuing their career.

Local construction corporations and industry affiliated companies will be on hand seeking to immediately fill their

vacant positions. Those looking for employment as framers, bricklayers, drywall installers, pipefitters, landscapers and other related work will have the chance to talk to potential employers and be hired on the spot. Be prepared!

The Construction Career/Job Fair will open at 9:00 AM on the West side of LP Field (facing the river). Admission is free. Follow the signage into the building and then up the escalators to the club level of the stadium where the event is being held.

For more information please visit www.hbamt.org/education.html or call the HBAMT at (615) 377-1055. Companies and employers interested in participating please download the registration form found at www.hbamt.org/education. html or call the HBAMT.. n

WHAT: Construction Career/Job Fair WHEN: Saturday, October 18 Hours: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. WHERE: LP Field (West side, club level) 1 Titans Way, Nashville, TN 37213 PRICE: Free for attendees Exhibitors - $25 participation fee MORE INFO: www.hbamt.org/education.html jargo@hbamt.net (615) 377-1055 October, 2014

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LP Field - Clubhouse

1 Titans Way, Nashville, TN 37213

Saturday, October 18 - 9am to 2pm

For exhibit booths or more information: www.hbamt.org/education

The HBAMT Construction Career/Job Fair will give industry companies and employers the opportunity to meet directly with skilled professionals and potential employees. Secure your booth(s) today for only $25 per space.

Company: ________________________ Contact: ____________________ Billing Address: _______________________ State & Zip: ___________ No. of Booths ($25 each): ______ Contact phone: ________________ Contact email: ________________ Return address/more information: HBAMT - 9007 Overlook Blvd., Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 Telephone: 615-377-1055 - Fax: 377-1077 - www.hbamt.org.

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SPIKE REPORT Life Spikes

Nineteen SPIKES (in bold) increased their recruitment numbers last month. What is a SPIKE? SPIKES recruit new members and help the association retain members. Here is the latest SPIKE report as of August 31, 2014.

Top 20 Big Spikes Jim Ford 912 Virgil Ray 821 Bill King 776 Mitzi Spann 683 Terry Cobb 566 Jim Fischer 566 John Whitaker 398 James Carbine 336 Jennifer Earnest 327 Dan Stern 306 Kevin Hale 287 Tonya Jones 271 Reese Smith III 260 David Crane 250 Steve Moody 219 Sonny Shackelford 218 Davis Lamb 184 Cyril Evers 182 Jackson Downey 174 Trey Lewis 170

Tim Ferguson 169 Jim McLean 164 Louise Stark 163 Harry Johnson 146 Steve Cates 140 C.W. Bartlett 138 Tonya Alexander 127 James Franks 126 Steve Hewlett 119 Sam Carbine 118 Carmen Butner 107 Johnny Watson 101 B.J. Hanson 100 Dave McGowan 100 Jeff Zeitlin 87 Duane Vanhook 84 Jordan Clark 83 Julie DuPree 80 Erin Richardson 76 Jeff Slusher 70 John Baugh 68 Wiggs Thompson 65 Don Bruce 62 Jim Ford, Jr. 62 Hill McAlister 57 Beth Sturm 55 Joe Morgan 54 John Broderick 53 Gerald Bucy 53 David Hughes 49 Al Davis 47 Lori Fisk-Conners 47 Sheila Rawlings 47 Bernie Laine 46 Greg Langley 46 Benny Sullivan 46 Andrew Neuman 45

Bryan Edwards 44 Kay Russell 44 Michael Dillon 42 John Ganschow 42 Peggy Krebs 39 David Lippe 38 Andy Wyatt 37 Chuck Clarkson 36 Frank Miller 36 Brad Butler 35 Al Hacker 34 Ray Edwards 32 Dan Strebel 32 Steve Wheeley 30 Alvin Basel 29 Christina Cunningham 28 Spikes Don Mahone 19 Marty Maitland 18 Jess Dillon 16 Tracy Lomax 14 Justin Hicks 13 Frank Tyree 12 Derenda Sircy 11 Pam Smith 10 Don Alexander 9 Randall Smith 6

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OCTOBER Calendar Sunday

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Chapters & Councils CHAPTERS CHEATHAM COUNTY CHAPTER Chapter President - Roy Miles: 615/646-3303 Cheatham County Chapter details are being planned.

Next meeting: to be announced.

Chapter RSVP Line: 615/377-9651, ext. 310 DICKSON COUNTY CHAPTER Chapter President - Mark Denney: 615/446-2873.

The Dickson County Chapter meets on the third Monday of the month, 12:00 p.m. at the Ponderosa Restaurant in Dickson.

Next meeting: Monday, October 20.

Topic: to be announced.

Price: FREE, lunch dutch treat.

Chapter RSVP Line: 615/377-9651, ext. 307 MAURY COUNTY CHAPTER Maury County Chapter details are currently being planned.

Next meeting: to be announced.

Chapter RSVP line: 615-377-9651, ext. 312; for callers outside the 615 area code, 1-800-571-9995, ext. 312 METRO/NASHVILLE CHAPTER Chapter President - John Whitaker: 615/843-3300.

The Metro/Nashville Chapter meets on the fourth Monday of the month, 11:30 a.m. at the HBAMT offices.

Next meeting: Monday, October 27.

Topic: to be announced.

Builders Free pending sponsorship Price: $10 per person with RSVP ($20 w/o RSVP).

Chapter RSVP Line: 615/377-9651, ext. 304

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ROBERTSON COUNTY CHAPTER Next meeting: to be announced.

Robertson County RSVP line: 615-377-9651, ext. 313.

Price: free for Green Building Council members pending sponsorship; $20 for non-members with RSVP ($25 w/o).

Council RSVP Line: 615/377-9651, ext. 308

SUMNER COUNTY CHAPTER The Sumner County Chapter meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month, 11:30 a.m. at the new Hendersonville Library.

Next meeting: to be announced.

Chapter RSVP Line: 615/377-9651, ext. 306

HBAMT REMODELERS COUNCIL Council President - Jason Broderick.

The HBAMT Remodelers Council meets on the third Wednesday of the month, 11:00 a.m. at varying locations.

Next meeting: Wednesday, October 15.

Location: to be announced.

Topic: to be announced.

Price: free for RMC members with RSVP; $15 for non-members with RSVP ($20 w/o).

Council RSVP Line: 615/377-9651, ext. 301

WILLIAMSON COUNTY CHAPTER Chapter President - BJ Hanson: 615/884-4935.

The Williamson County Chapter meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 11:30 a.m. at the HBAMT offices.

Next meeting: to be announced.

Builders Free pending sponsorship.

Price: $10 per person with RSVP ($20 w/o RSVP).

Chapter RSVP Line: 615/377-9651, ext. 305 WILSON COUNTY CHAPTER The Wilson County Chapter meets on the second Thursday of the month, 11:30 a.m. at the Five Oaks Golf & Country Club in Lebanon.

Next meeting: to be announced.

Chapter RSVP Line: 615/377-9651, ext. 309 COUNCILS GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL Council President - Erin Richardson: 615/883-8526.

The Green Building Council meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month, 11:00 a.m.

Next meeting: to be announced.

Topic: to be announced.

INFILL BUILDERS COUNCIL The Infill Builders meets on the third Thursday of the month, 11:30 a.m. at the HBAMT offices until further notice.

Next meeting: to be announced.

Council RSVP Line: 615/377-9651, ext. 311 MIDDLE TENN SALES & MARKETING COUNCIL Council President - Trey Lewis.

The SMC meets on the first Thursday of the month, 9:00 a.m. at the HBAMT offices.

Next meeting: Thursday, October 2, 9:00 AM. Topic: to be announced.

Council RSVP Line: 615/377-9651, ext. 302.

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