Lincoln Business Builder (April 2016)

The LINCOLN BUSINESS BUILDER April 2016

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Monday, April 11 6:00 p.m. - Social • 7:00 p.m. - Dinner Nebraska Champions Club 707 Stadium Drive Cost: $15 for HBAL Members or $25 for guests Save us a call and send your RSVP by April 5 to info@hbal.org or call 402-423-4225.

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Tour of Remodeled Homes

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Home Builders Association of Lincoln’s Tribute to Youth

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Published monthly by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln

SATURDAY & SUNDAY APRIL 23-24, 2016 NOON - 5 P.M. ADMISSION $5 For all 13 homes Children 12 years & under are free

Scan this QR code with your smartphone to view the Lincoln Business Builder on the go!

Need a QR code scanner? It’s easy and free to download an application from your service provider.

Saturday & Sunday April 23-24 Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Admission: $5.00 for all 17 Homes Children under 12 are free

Also in this issue...

• Spring Parade of Homes pages 6-7 • Chili Cook-off pages 12-14 • YBP Hard Hat Happy Hour page 16

This Ad Space is Available $150 per issue • Contract for a year and get a 15% discount Contact Jennie Korth at jennie@hbal.org or 402-423-4225 for more information.

What’s HBAL been doing!

Tour of Remodeled Homes: • We have 17 entries in the Tour of Remodeled Homes, April 23-24.

Spring Parade of Homes: • We have 60 homes entered in the Spring Parade of Homes, May 8-15.

Scholarship Recipients: • Ashtyn Kleinschmit, Pius X $1,000 President’s scholarship • Eric Kassebaum, Lincoln Northeast $750 Home Builders Care Foundation scholarship • Broderick Rolfes, Pius X $750 Home Builders Care Foundation scholarship • Reagan Uhlmann, Lincoln Northeast $750 Home Builders Care Foundation scholarship • Austin Pitts, Malcolm $750 Remodelers Council scholarship • Bailey Bernadt, North Star High School $750 Remodelers Council scholarship Government Affairs Update: • The HOMEPAC Committee of HBAL is supporting the following Candidates for The Political Voice of Lincoln’s Building Industry County Commissioner: - Roma Amundson, District 4 - Jennifer Brinkman, District 2 • HOMEPAC is also supporting the following Candidates for State Legislature: - Mike Hilgers, District 21 - Jim Gordon and Suzanne Geist, District 25 - Anna Wishart, District 27 - Kate Bolz, District 29 • We have a team of members representing HBAL with the City for creating ordinances on accessory buildings on lots in the city of Lincoln. They will have a meeting on April 5, 8:00 a.m. at the HBAL office for discussion of the proposed ordinance.

• HBAL continues to monitor the State Legislative session for bills that will affect the building industry through our lobbyist, Radcliffe & Associates.

President’s Message April 2016 Vol. 53, No. 4

Contents President’s Message 3 Calendar of Events 4 Tour of Remodeled Homes 5 Spring Parade of Homes 6 Parade of Homes Requirements 7 LHBCF Golf Tournament 8 Member News 9 Lunch & Learn: Construction Liens 11 Chili Cook-off 12-14 Young Building Professionals Council 16-17 Nail Gun Safety 18-19 New Members 20 Cancellations 20 Directory Changes 21 Renewals 21 HBAL Spotlight 22

President’s Message Justin Johnson HBAL President Our annual Tribute to Youth event will be held on Monday, April 11. The evening will feature Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson as our guest speaker. We will also be honoring our local youth who won this year’s Residential and Interior Design Contests as well as our HBAL Care Foundation scholarship recipients. Join me that night in supporting the youth in our community who are pursuing interest in our industry.

Staying on the topic of the younger generations pursuing an interest in the construction industry, one of the most common discussion around HBAL lately has been the shortage of labor. The shortage of workers in all aspects of our industry is contributing to higher costs and delays in our schedules and it is vital that we work harder at getting the younger generations informed and interested in a construction related career. HBAL is taking steps to help promote our industry at all levels of education and your help and support is encouraged and appreciated.

Other upcoming events at HBAL include a Lunch and Learn on April 19 with Jennifer Strand from Nebraska Title who will be discussing the Nebraska Construction Lien Law, and our annual Tour of Remodeled Homes on the weekend of April 23 and 24 from 12 pm – 5 pm each day. We have 17 homes on the Tour this year so there will be plenty to see.

I want to take this moment to thank you for your membership to HBAL and encourage you to take full advantage of all our great association has to offer.

Home Builders Association of Lincoln 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516 (402) 423-4225 phone • (402) 423-4251 fax www.hbal.org • info@hbal.org The Lincoln Business Builder is published 12 times per year by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln, 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516. The Lincoln Business Builder is mailed to all members of the HBAL. The Home Builders Association does not accept responsibility for or endorse any statements or claims made by advertisers or authors of any articles.

The annual subscription rate is included with your membership dues.

Michaela Harrison Publisher Jennie Korth Editor, Photographer,

Designer

HBAL Staff Jennie Korth, Laure Husmann, Tyler Reynolds

Executive Committee Justin Johnson, President Matt Kleinschmit, President Elect Bo Jones, 1st Vice President Perry Haralson, 2nd Vice President Lori Wellman, CKD, CGR, CAPS, Secretary Bob Bryant, Treasurer Mike May, Immediate Past President Michaela Harrison, Executive Vice President

Board of Directors Mark Aksamit Taylor Ashburn Jess Baker, CGP Duane Helmink Ruth Hietbrink Matt Karl Tim Kenny Jerry Maher, CGP, CAPS, CGB, Stephanie Krueger-Ponce Lance Roach Marlene Stroup Ken Svoboda Denny Van Horn

Remodelers Council

Young Building Professionals Council Matt Kinning

Past Presidents Jerry Boyce Jim Christo, CGR, CGB Steve Fulton, CGP Mike Goings Joe Hampton John Hoppe, Jr. Ward Fred Hoppe Mike Kinning Dan Klein, Sr. Rick Krueger Dan Kubr Joe McKee Donn Mann Sam Manzitto, Roger Reynolds Mike Rezac J. Greg Schwinn Greg Shinaut Bob Stephens

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Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events Apr. 4

Accessor y Building Working Group HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th St., Ste. C 8:00 a.m.

Apr. 6

Remodelers Council Meeting Panel of Real Estate Professionals HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th St., Ste. C 11:30 a.m. • Cost: $10 per person

Apr. 8

YBP Hard Hat Happy Hour Lincoln Laminating • 5010 Rentworth Dr. 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

FREE for YBP Members • $5 for Non-Members

Apr. 11

Tribute to Youth Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson Nebraska Champions Club • 707 Stadium Drive 6:00 p.m. Social • 7:00 p.m. Dinner $15 for HBAL Members • $25 for Guests

Apr. 14

HOMEPAC & Board of Directors Meeting HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th St., Ste. C 9:45 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Apr. 19

Lunch & Learn: Construction Liens Jennifer Strand, Nebraska Title Company HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th St., Ste. C Noon • $10 for HBAL Members (includes lunch)

Apr. 23-24

May 8-15

May 10

Tour of Remodeled Homes Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Cost: $5 for all 17 homes Spring Parade of Homes Weekdays: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sundays: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Guidebooks are available in all open homes and online at www.HBAL.org.

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Tour of Remodeled Homes 1. 10901 S. 56th Street

Whole House Remodel

GoodeGuy Construction 2. 6539 Sundance Court

Solatube Daylighting Devices

Natural Light Co. 3. 2521 Jane Lane Addition

Reese Construction, Inc. 4. 6516 S. 34th Street

Kitchen Remodel

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Saturday & Sunday April 23-24 Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Admission: $5.00 for all 17 Homes Children under 12 are free

5. 6535 Rockwood Lane

Main Floor & Kitchen Remodel

Willet Construction 6. 5433 S. 62nd Street

Home Remodel & Addition

Cabrio Homes 7.

7866 Viburnum Drive Kitchen Remodel CS Kitchen & Bath Studio

8. 7111 Old Post Road, #7

Kitchen Remodel

Willet Construction 9. 7325 Lincolnshire Road

Kitchen & Family Room Remodel

Reynolds Design 10. 601 Hazelwood Drive

Kitchen & Laundry Room Remodel

Lincoln Cabinet

Tour of Remodeled Homes

11. 6401 Rainier Drive

Kitchen Remodel

Lincoln Cabinet 12. 6410 Mesaverde Drive

Kitchen Remodel

Reynolds Design & Remodeling 13. 2010 Ryons Street

Kitchen Remodel

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2609 Woodsdale Blvd.

Kitchen Remodel GoodeGuy Construction & 3 Day Kitchen & Bath

15. 1836 High Street

Kitchen Remodel

Goings Homes, LLC 16. 3610 S. 18th Street

Renovation & Addition

Change House Design and Construction, Inc. 17. 1745 Stockwell Street

Home Redesign & Transformation

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Spring Parade of Homes

May 8-15, 2016 Hours: Weeknights: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. & Weekends: 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

THE PRAIRIES, ELKHORN

THE WOODLANDS AT YANKEE HILL

WILDERNESS HILLS

NORTH BANK PRESERVE

21. 7301 Pinwheel Court Beck Custom Homes, LLC

41. 9332 S. 31st Street Great Plains Custom Homes, LLC

GRANDVIEW ESTATES

42. 9344 S. 31st Street Great Plains Custom Homes, LLC

1. 1514 S. 218th Avenue Absolute Customs

2. 7321 N. 50th Street Oncenter Construction, Inc.

UNIVERITY PLACE

3. 2833 N. 57th Street Bonafide Homes

PRAIRIE VILLAGE NORTH 4. 3221 N. 89th Street Tuscany Townhomes

5. 9020 Stetson Drive Prairie Home Builders, Inc.

WATERFORD ESTATES

6. 700 N. 96th Street Derun Construction and Homes, Inc. 7. 1111 N. 97th Street Old City Homes

20. 7360 Rachel Road Third Generation Builder

22. 9509 S. 72nd Street Prairie Home Builders 23. 9642 S. 71st Street Pine Crest Homes

ACREAGE, HICKMAN

24. 16580 S. 73rd Street Patrick Alan Homes, LLC

SCOTT’S CREEK, HICKMAN 25. 937 Scott’s Creek Court Remington Homes, LLC

VILLAGE MEADOWS 26. 7911 S. 63rd Street Buhr Homes, Inc.

8. 1250 N. 99th Street Third Generation Builder

27. 7831 S. 63rd Street BK Custom Homes

9. 10115 Edgewater Lane South Shore Builders, LLC

28. 7811 S. 63rd Street Aspen Builders, Inc.

HIMARK ESTATES

29. 6301 Kelsey Lane Schneider Custom Homes

10. 8875 HiMark Lane Beck Custom Homes, LLC

PRESERVE ON ANTELOPE CREEK 11. 4626 S. 80th Street Schwinn Homes, LLC STONE CREEK 12. 5639 Barrington Circle Prairie Home Builders

EDENTON WOODS

13. 6313 Ashbrook Drive Caseyco, Inc. 14. 6319 & 6323 Ashbrook Drive Caseyco, Inc. 15. 6361 Camellia Court Caseyco, Inc.

BOULDER RIDGE

16. 6519 Boulder Ridge Road Erickson Homes

HERITAGE LAKES

17. 9525 Koi Rock Drive Ironwood Builders

SOUTH LAKE

18. 7845 S. 96th Bay MPI, Inc.

GRAND TERRACE

19. 7812 S. 78th Street Oncenter Construction

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30. 6400 Monarch Drive Beck Custom Homes, LLC 31. 7419 S. 66th Street Woita Homes & Remodeling 32. 6501 Eureka Drive BK Custom Homes

40. 9117 Keystone Drive Manion Construction, Inc.

43. 9410 S. 31st Street R & D Custom Homes 44. 3040 Forest Avenue Great Plains Custom Homes, LLC 45. 9515 S. 31st Street Rybak Homes, LLC 46. 9551 S. 32nd Street Old City Building Group 47. 9640 S. 31st Street Smetter Custom Homes 48. 3015 Tree Line Drive Woodland Homes, Inc. 49. 3011 South Creek Road Vodicka Construction, Inc.

WILDERNESS RIDGE

50. 9711 Wildfire Circle Duane Larson Construction

THE RIDGE

51. 6436 Lone Tree Drive Manzitto Bros. Residential & Commercial Construction

ROLLING HILLS RIDGE

52. 6526 Rolling Hills Court Fulton Construction, Inc.

33. 6301 Eureka Drive Beck Custom Homes, LLC

53. 2001 Ridgeline Drive Murray Custom Homes, LLC

34. 6320 Eureka Drive Kinning Design Build

THE BRIDGES

VILLAGE GARDENS

54. 3221 W. Covered Bridge Drive Kinning Design Build, Inc.

JOSHUA’S GLEN

55. 1355 SW Kelsey Circle Remington Homes

35. 5940, 5944, 5950, 5954 Hidcote Drive Terry Quality Homes 36. 6509 S. 59th Place Don Johnson Homes 37. 6560 S. 59th Street Manzitto Bros. Residential & Commercial Construction 38. 6524 S. 58th Street Tuscany Townhomes

ROOSE PLACE

39. 5331 Roose Street Robison Design Build, LLC

ASPEN GROVE

HUNTERS POINTE

56. 4305 N. 18th Street Tuscany Townhomes

GARDEN VALLEY

57. 6640 N 13th Street Hartland Homes 58. 1145 Humphrey Ave Legacy Homes 59. 1131 Humphrey Ave Legacy Homes

FALLBROOK

60. 7020 NW 5th Street MK Builders, Inc.

Parade of Homes Requirements

Important Notice for the Builders in the Spring Parade of Homes The following are guidelines which the Building & Safety Department requires in order to have a house open in the Parade of Homes.

These items are required. Please observe. Your Parade contract requires that your home have final inspection.

City of Lincoln Building & Safety Department Parade of Homes Code Items to be completed Prior to being Open to the Public A show home in the Parade of Homes needs to meet basic safety criteria due to the large volume of public that passes through each home. Final inspections for all sections (plumbing, mechanical, electrical, building) must be scheduled AND completed before a house can be open to the public as a show home. As as reminder, each contractor or subcontractor must schedule their respective inspections separately for each permit. A building inspection can occur only after plumbing, mechanical and electrical finals have taken place. When all final inspections have taken place, the building inspector may issue a Certificate of Occupancy or a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.

Temporary Occupancy permission may be granted by the building inspector based on the following guidelines: • • • • • •

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Building

Address posted on the exterior of the house Sidewalks, steps completed leading to main entrance Handrails and guards on decks, porches, stairs Smoke detectors installed throughout the house Door hardware installed on all exterior doors Tripping hazards have been corrected due to uneven floor finishes

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Main electrical panel is properly enclosed and doors installed All switch and outlet plates covered Lighting fixtures installed (substitute fixtures may be used) Outdoor lighting installed

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Plumbing

Main plumbing fixtures installed Any missing plumbing fixtures need to have waste piping sealed Water heater needs to be installed All gas piping must be final inspected and approved for furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces, etc.

Mechanical

Heating/AC must be operational Bathroom exhaust fans need to be installed Floor registers installed

These guidelines are not considered to be all inclusive but meant to assist the permit applicant in obtaining permission to have a show home open to the public.

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LHBCF Golf Tournament

Team Registration Please register my team for the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Benefit Golf Tournament If you are interested in a designated foursome, register all four players together. If not, you will be assigned to a team. This is a first-come, firstserved event. Payment by May 2 is required to save your tee-time.

Player No. 1

2016 Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Benefit Golf Tournament Friday, June 3, 2016 Highlands Golf Course

Name__________________________________________________________ Company_______________________________________________________

Player No. 2 Name__________________________________________________________ Company_______________________________________________________

Player No. 3 Name__________________________________________________________ Company_______________________________________________________

5501 NW 12th Street

Player No. 4

“Texas Scramble” • $60 per person First tee-off at 6:45 a.m.

Last tee-off at 4:00 p.m.

Name__________________________________________________________

Registration

The $60 registration fee includes green fees, cart, hot dogs, hamburgers and the fixin’s for lunch, and lots of prizes! Each person will receive drink tickets toward beverages. Additional drinks may be purchased (please assign a designated driver for your team).

Priority Tee-time

By making a donation of $200 to the tournament, you will have the ability to choose your tee-time range on a priority basis. In order to take advantage of a priority tee-time, you must pledge your contribution by March 1 and pay by May 2, 2016. (This contribution is in addition to the entry fee.)

Prizes

Corporate Hole Sponsors are being contacted. If you are interested in sponsoring a hole, contributing giveaways for the golfers, or volunteering your time to help…call the HBAL office (402-423-4225) for more details.

Hurry!

This is a first-come, first-served event. So don’t delay, get your tee-time reserved.

Volunteer opportunities are also available.

Contact Michaela Harrison at 402-423-4225 or michaela@hbal.org if interested.

The proceeds from this event will provide scholarships for high school and college students. The Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation’s mission is to support the educational and charitable activities of the Home Builders Association of Lincoln.

The Foundation strives to support the community by contributing to community service projects focused on housing, as well as providing scholarships for students pursuing a career related to the building industry, and providing funding for other industry related educational and research programs. Gifts are tax deductible to this 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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Company_______________________________________________________ Tee time range requested__________________________________________ We will do our best to set your tee-time as close to your choice as possible. Tee-times are arranged on a first-come first-served basis. You will be sent a postcard as a reminder of your tee time.

Payment must be received before May 2 in order to ensure a tee-time. l Enclosed is $60 per golfer. Pre-payment is required to play.

l I don’t play golf, but I do want to support the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation. Enclosed is my contribution of $______.

Sponsorship Registration Yes! I would like to be a:

l Hole Sponsor............................................................................ $200 l Hotdog Sponsor........................................................................ $150 l Hamburger Sponsor.................................................................. $300 l Giveaway Sponsor

l Raffle Prize Sponsor

Item: ________________ Item: ________________

l I do not wish to be a sponsor, but I do want to support the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation. Enclosed is my contribution of $______.

Name: Company: E-mail: Total Amount Due: $ l Check enclosed Send registration form and check made payable to:

Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C • Lincoln, NE 68516 Fax: 402-423-4251 • Email: info@hbal.org

Member News

Member News

Aqua Systems captures their very own Leprechaun!

In Sympathy Our sympathy to the friends and family of Eric Teply, SpecSoft, Inc., who passed away on February 4.

After many years of chasing rainbows, Aqua Systems believes they’ve finally found and captured a real life leprechaun.

Our sympathy to Mike & Evon May, May Custom Homes & Cabinets, Inc. on the death of Evon’s mother, Edna Gerdes, who passed away on March 12.

He is much taller than anticipated at 6’1”, but he was found with flowing red hair and freckles along with pale skin and a red beard.

Our sympathy to Betty Hartman, Andy Hartman, Hartland Homes, and Lea Barker, New Traditions Custom Homes, and their families on the death of Duane Hartman, Hartland Homes, who passed away on March 15.

According to Jeff White, owner of Aqua Systems, no gingers were harmed during the capture.

Congratulations

Surprisingly, an offer of employment was all it took to land this lucky charm. Negotiations were difficult, the beard and green suit had to be eliminated to follow Aqua Systems strict dress codes, but ultimately both sides came to an agreement.

Mark & Sarah Russell Millard Lumber, Inc. They are the proud parents of a baby boy

Please congratulate Aqua Systems for their fantastic efforts and help them welcome Eric Schnakenberg back to the team!

Samuel Robert

He will be Director of Business Development for Omaha & Lincoln overseeing our new Pure Water and Ice Dispenser division, providing the luckiest water solutions for home and office.

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Lunch & Learn: Construction Liens

Your Building Envelope Specialist!

Lunch & Learn: Construction Liens

Tuesday, April 19 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm HBAL Office | 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C Cost: $10 for HBAL Members or $20 for non-members (includes lunch) Registration Deadline: April 15

• Solving problems for contractors with Icynene foam since 1995.

• Spray foam is only as good as the installers.

• Both open cell and closed cell insulation available.

Contact Rick McConnell

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The presentation will explore the Nebraska Construction Lien law, including perfection, filing and enforcement of construction liens. We will also discuss the importance of the Notice of Commencement and Construction Security agreement, and how they relate to construction liens.

Finally, we will examine protected parties and the release, waiver and discharge of a construction lien.

Jennifer J. Strand is the President and General Counsel for Nebraska Title Company. Ms. Strand is a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association, International Council of Shopping Centers, and Omaha Chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women Network and a Fellow of Nebraska State Bar Foundation. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; and her law degree from the University Of Nebraska College Of Law, J.D. Her experience in real estate includes representing commercial and residential developers in all phases of development including acquisition, construction, financing, leasing and sales.

Please register me for the following class:

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• Retaining Walls • Berms/Boulders • Firepits • Outdoor Kitchens • Commercial Snow Removal

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Phone________________________________________ E-mail________________________________________ Payment must accompany registration (if applicable) in order to reserve a seat for you.

Check Enclosed_____ I will call with credit card payment_____

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Chili Cook-off

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Thank you to all our contestants!

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Lincoln Federal Savings Bank The Home Depot Lincoln Laminating Briggs, Inc. of Lincoln/Lincoln Cabinet Nebraska Title Company Marvin Window & Door Store/Hartland Homes Black Hills Energy Rainwood Interiors YBP Council

And our Sponsors!

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Prize Sponsors HBAL Black Hills Energy Lincoln Children’s Museum Lincoln Title Nebraska Furniture Mart Nebraska Land Title & Abstract Nebraska Title Company Union Title Company Beverage Sponsor Lincoln Federal Savings Bank Cinnamon Rolls Sponsor West Gate Bank

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Bottled Water Sponsor Culligan Water Conditioning

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Chili Cook-off

Prize Winners Four Passes to the Children’s Museum courtesy of the Lincoln Children’s Museum: Claire T.

Prize

Winners

$25 HyVee Gift Card courtesy of Nebraska Land Title & Abstract: Chari Mikkelsen $25 Olive Garden Gift Card courtesy of Black Hills Energy: Jake Lane (Ten Point Construction) Popcorn, soda & ice cream courtesy of HBAL: Gemma J. $25 HyVee Gift Card courtesy of Lincoln Title: Matt Kinning (Kinning Design Build, Inc.) Cooler & $25 Trader Joe’s Gift Card courtesy of Union Title Company: Ada Samuelson Conair Infiniti Pro Curl Secret courtesy of Nebraska Furniture Mart: Marlene Stroup (Schwinn Homes) Skullcandy Headphones courtesy of Nebraska Furniture Mart: Matthew Schaaf Le Creuset Deep Frying Pan courtesy of Nebraska Furniture Mart: Shawn Stranathan (Nebraska Building Products) Candy Bar Bouquet courtesy of HBAL: Jim Christo (Christo Design Build, Inc.)

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Young Building Professionals Council

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Lincoln Laminating, Inc. 5010 Rentworth Drive

Friday, April 8 | 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Last month, I had the pleasure of being on a panel of professionals speaking about mentoring young builders which turned into a conversation about the labor shortage in the construction industry. For many of us, our parents instilled the idea that we had to go to college Matt Kinning and get a 4-year degree. I think this YBP President continues to be the case for high school students today. What they don’t understand is there can be a successful career in the construction industry and it doesn’t necessarily require a college degree. The Nebraska Construction Industry Council (NCIC) is working hard to change this perception and I encourage you to check out their website at www.BuildOurNebraska.com. The Career Academy is also trying to help reverse the shortage by providing career tracks in the home building industry. If you’re not familiar with The Career Academy, it is a chance for high school juniors and seniors to get a head start on specific career paths while earning college credits. It’s an amazing opportunity.

Adam Albee from Lincoln Laminating is looking forward to hosting you all for our next Hard Hat Happy Hour on April 8. There will be drinks from our friends at Blue Blood Brewing Company. The event is free if you’re a member of YBP, although it’s only $5 for non-members. I hope to see you there!

YBP Leadership Are you interested in serving as a YBP Officer? If so, contact Jennie Korth at jennie@hbal.org to discuss the available opportunities.

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Cost: FREE for YBP Members, $5 for non-members YBP Members are those who’ve paid dues to HBAL. If you’re interested in becoming an official YBP Member, contact Jennie Korth at jennie@hbal.org.

Please RSVP to info@hbal.org by April 4.

Food & Drinks provided by

Save the Date!

2 Annual Human Foosball Tournament Friday, August 5 nd

Young Building Professionals Council

Midday Meetup Tuesday, April 26 at Noon

Join us for a YBP Breakfast!

Contact one of the following hosts to attend:

Thursday, May 19 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Presentation

Lunch is on your own.

Locations are limited to 10 people each.

Venue Restaurant & Lounge 4111 Pioneer Woods Drive, Ste. 100 Mark Russell mark.russell@millardlumber.com Chevys Fresh Mex 5500 S. 56th Street, Ste. 1 Andrew Schellpeper andrews@stonebrookroofing.com Cheddar’s Casual Cafe 5424 O Street Amy Shinaut ashinaut@pauldanielsinteriors.com Contact Jennie at jennie@hbal.org if you are interested in hosting a table in the future.

West Gate Bank 6003 Old Cheney Road | Lower Level Cost: FREE Breakfast provided by: Please RSVP to info@hbal.org by May 16.

Thinking of going out on your own someday? Let fellow YBP’ers Taylor Ashburn and Brett Sundberg tell you about what it takes to get a construction loan.

John Arrigo, an experienced commercial lender, will also be on hand to share his thoughts on financing to start a small business. Whether you’re planning for the future or have already took the leap, this is a perfect opportunity to ask the experts!

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Nail Gun Safety

Nail Gun Safety Nail guns have replaced hammers in wood frame construction. They are powerful, easy to operate and boost productivity for nailing tasks. Nail guns are a leading cause of injury among residential carpenters and responsible for an estimated 37,000 emergency room visits each year, of which 60% are occupationally-related. Puncture wounds to the hands and fingers are most common, but more serious injuries and deaths occur using nail guns.

All nail guns have the potential to cause serious injury.

Using a nail gun with a bump or automatic trigger (also known as contact trip trigger) can result in unintended nail discharge. Other risks include lack of training, working fast and keeping the trigger squeezed when not nailing. Using a nail gun with a single shot or full sequential trigger reduces the risk of injury.

What Can You Do to Help Prevent Nail Gun Injuries?

Workers can talk to their employer about nail gun safety and prevention. Employers can take several steps to prevent nail gun injuries. To learn more, refer to Nail Gun Safety: A Guide for Construction Contractors (http://www.cdc.gov/ niosh/docs/2011-202/).

• Use full sequential trigger nail guns • Provide training • Establish nail gun work procedures • Provide personal protective equipment (PPE) • Encourage reporting and discussion of injuries and close calls

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Employers and workers should also seek medical attention immediately after nail gun injuries, even for hand injuries that appear to be minimal. Provide first aid and medical treatment immediately.

NIOSH Publications Straight Talk About Nail Gun Safety NIOSH Publication No. 2013-149 (2013) http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2013-149/ The information in this unique comic format is based on NIOSH supported research, Nail Gun Safety: A Guide for Construction Contractors and focus group discussions with residential building subcontractors, safety specialists and workers.

Nail Gun Safety: A Guide for Construction Contractors NIOSH Publication No. 2011-202 (2011)/OSHA Publication No. 3459-8-11 http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2011-202/ This publication was developed by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and strives to help prevent nail gun injuries and keep construction workers and consumers safe.

Tools and Resources Construction Safety Director y Page http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/construction/ This website provides additional information about construction topics, resources and partners.

Related NIOSH Journal Articles • Revisiting Pneumatic Nail Gun Trigger Recommendations • Serious injury and fatality investigations involving pneumatic nail guns, 1985-2012 • A biomechanical assessment of hand/arm force with pneumatic nail gun actuation systems • Finger tendon travel associated with sequential trigger nail gun use • Residential Building Stakeholders: Attitudes and Beliefs Regarding Nail-Gun Injury Risks and Prevention Links to the above articles, as well as a video on nail gun safety, can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/nailgun/default.html

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New Members | Cancellations

Welcome New Members Ambassador Title Services, LLC Val Kircher

LeafGuard of the Midlands James Hartkorn

3801 Union Drive, Ste. 200, Lincoln, NE 68516 Phone: 402-884-4545 Cellular: 402-580-4463 Fax: 402-884-4645 Email: vkircher@atslincoln.com Website: www.atslincoln.com

10416 Chandler Circle, LaVista, NE 68128 Phone: 402-597-8788 Fax: 402-932-4181 Email: james@centralleafguard.com Website: www.guttersomaha.com

Sponsor: Kim Topp, Berkshire Hathaway HomeSer vices Ambassador Real Estate

Sponsor: Jeff Bielenberg, Bielenberg Builders, Inc.

Reason I joined HBAL: To be a part of the community.

Ambassador Title Services is a premier title and escrow company working to earn a solid reputation on providing excellent customer service in the real estate transaction. ATS is a technology driven, strategically competitive real estate information and transactional management company.

At ATS, our customers are not only considered as valuable clients, but as integral partners in delivering value in the real estate industry.

Bonafide Homes Tony Van Horn

5058 Sherwood Drive, Lincoln, NE 68504 Phone: 402-730-2663 Email: bonafidehomes@yahoo.com Website: www.bonafidehomes.com Sponsor: Matt Kleinschmit, Pride Homes Reason I joined HBAL: I’ve been building and remodeling in Lincoln for 13 years and would like more exposure and business opportunities.

What I hope to get out of my membership: To be more active in the business community.

Desired areas of involvement: Home Show, Parade of Homes, golf tournament, education.

Erickson Homes, Inc.

Reason I joined HBAL: I have heard great things about the organization. We are expanding to the Lincoln market and want to be noticed.

What I hope to get out of my membership: Networking, brand awareness and education.

Desired areas of involvement: Golf and education.

Personal: I moved to Nebraska in 2010 to start the LeafGuard Franchise. I have been with the company since 2006. My wife and two boys keep me busy!

LeafGuard of the Midlands has been serving Nebraska and Western Iowa since 2006. We are committed to providing excellent customer service, quality workmanship and product that will last a lifetime, guaranteed! LeafGuard is a patented one-piece seamless covered gutter system that will never clog. If it does, we will clean it for free.

We are also Master Elite Certified Roofers through GAF, America’s largest shingle manufacturer.

Terry Quality Homes Aaron Terry

7333 Canyon Road, Lincoln, NE 68516 Phone: 402-423-1510 Cellular: 402-202-5836 Email: terryqualityhomes@aol.com Website: www.terryqualityhomes.com Sponsor: Mark Aksamit, Window Option Specialists Since 2001, we have focused on designing and building custom homes that fit the dreams and lifestyle of those who will call it home.

Darin Erickson (Natalie)

7320 Jacobs Creek Drive, #437, Lincoln, NE 68512-9577 Phone: 402-304-1493 Email: ericksonhomes@icloud.com Sponsor: Donna Youngquist, R & D Custom Homes

Change House Design and Construction, Inc. Matt Larson (Brooke)

3610 S. 18th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502 Phone: 402-616-6747 Email: matt@changehousedesign.com Website: www.changehousedesign.com

Sorry to See You Go! If you see your company listed below, contact HBAL at 402-423-4225 to renew your membership TODAY! AW Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Midwest Housing Equity Group, Inc. Thompson Innovations

Sponsor: Jenny Samek, Briggs, Inc. of Lincoln Reason I joined HBAL: My desire to be involved and network with area builders and trade professionals.

What I hope to get out of my membership: To increase our visibility in the community and build on our existing reputation.

Desired areas of involvement: Education.

Personal: Wife, Brook and daughters, Collins and Rowan.

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Think

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Directory Changes | Renewals

Directory Changes • Richland Homes is now Woodland Homes, Inc. Website: www.woodlandhomesomaha.com.

• Stacy Melichar, Community First National Bank, is no longer an affiliate member.

• New address for Tillotson Enterprises, Inc. is 8000 Fletcher Avenue, Ste. 100, Lincoln, NE 68507.

• New address for Buckley & Sitzman CPA is 4240 Pioneer Woods Drive, Lincoln, NE 68506-7566.

• New address for Energy Pro 2020 is P.O. Box 29523, Lincoln, NE 68529.

• New phone numbers for Black Hills Energy: Ruth Hietbrink – 402-858-3562, Mike Barry – 402-858-3563, Greg Shinaut – 402-858-3549, Doug Schmitz – 402-858-3573.

• Andy Storf replaces Kevin Jarosz with Black Hills Energy.

Phone: 402-858-3552. Email: andy.storf@blackhillscorp.com.

• New address for Krogerne.com is 15111 Bradford Lane, Waverly, NE 68462-1631.

• Mark Golden, 84 Lumber, is no longer an affiliate member.

• Jamie Kathol is the new principal contact at SpecSoft, Inc. Email: jamie.kathol@specsoftnet.com.

• Tyler Rains is a new affiliate member with Union Bank & Trust Co. Phone: 402-323-1668. Email: tyler.rains@ubt.com.

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63 Years

12 Years

• Woods Bros. Realty

• Nelson Construction & Design

35 Years • Cohawk New Horizons Drywall, Inc.

10 Years

• Bath and Kitchen Idea Center by Lincoln Winnelson

• Vodicka Construction, Inc.

32 Years

• Nissen’s Hardwood Floors, Inc. • Tailored Landscapes, LLC

31 Years

7 Years

• Wellmann Plumbing, Inc.

• Barcroft Building, Inc. • BK Restoration & Remodeling • Cline, Williams, Wright, Johnson & Oldfather • Holly Well Drilling • Huenink Construction, Inc. • Infinity Excavating • Judson Irrigation • Mark Manske Custom Trim • Nickell Construction • Premier Distributing • South Shore Builders, LLC • Third Generation Builder

30 Years • Pioneer Printing, Inc.

29 Years • Nebraska Furniture Mart • Reese Construction, Inc. • Schneider Electric

26 Years

• Columns

24 Years

• Brick Lintels

• KFGE Froggy 98.1

22 Years • 2K Landscape Designs • Pinnacle Bank

20 Years • Jerry’s Waterproofing, Inc.

APOLLO STEEL COMPANY Fabricating The Future of Nebraska 7200 Amanda Road, Lincoln, NE 68507 Phone: 402-466-8587 • Fax: 402-466-0594

9 Years

• Hans Electric, Inc. • Lincoln Glass, Inc.

• Nebraska Sod Co.

• Miscellaneous Plate, Angle, Pipe & Tubing

• Caseyco, Inc.

34 Years

• House Beams

• Joists & Deck

11 Years

19 Years • KLNC-FM 105.3

17 Years • Briggs, Inc. of Lincoln

13 Years • Cattle National Bank & Trust Co.

6 Years • Woita Homes & Remodeling

3 Years • James Moock, CPA

2 Years • CharterWest Mortgage Center • Duane Larson Construction • Great Western Bank • Pine Crest Homes • Robison Design Build, LLC • Schneider Custom Homes

1 Year • Community First National Bank • Erickson Construction, Inc. dba BK Custom Homes • MPI, Inc. • Remington Homes, LLC

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HBAL Spotlight

HBAL Spotlight Laure Husmann Position: Accounts Manager Email: laure@hbal.org Favorite Song/Music: Old-fashioned Rock-n-Roll

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Favorite Books: Mysteries

Dan Johnson 402.890.3531 Mike Hertzel 402.430.1058

Favorite TV shows: Downton Abbey Favorite local restaurant: LaPaz What do you find rewarding: Doing a good job

Residential and Commercial Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning -Repair and Service All Makes and Models -Equipment Sales and Installation -Free Estimates -Carbon Monoxide Tests and Alarms -Maintenance, Maintenance Agreements -Safety & Efficiency Inspections -Filters, Filter Systems -Thermostats

Biggest challenge in life: Raising teenagers What inspires you: Nature Pet Peeve: People who litter Bad Habit: Pessimism First thing I do in the morning: Lay in bed as long as I can Favorite vacation spot: Any coastline with cliffs Favorite thing to do on a day off: Garden

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Greatest Hero: My mom Childhood fear: The Boogey Man

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Family: Husband, Dann who works at UNL. Two children: Liz (22) and Mark (19).

Greatest accomplishment: Raising teenagers What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know?

I’ve lived in seven states, two European countries and a U.S. territory.

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

Cure people’s illnesses What is your greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work life? Gardening Which talent would you most like to have?

Write mysteries If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be? Jesus: I wonder what his sense of humor would be like.

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