Lincoln Business Builder (August 2015)

The LINCOLN BUSINESS BUILDER August 2015

Published monthly by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln

Volume 52 No. 8

featuring Live Music from “Spare Change” Human Foosball

Challenge

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Also in this issue...

• Spike Party at Ribfest page 8 • Special Pricing on Web Advertising page 13 • HBAL Membership Drive pages 14-17

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President’s Message

August 2015 Vol. 52, No. 8 Contents President’s Message 3 Calendar of Events 4 International Builders Show 4 HBAL Educational Opportunities 5 HBAL Summer Bash 6-7 Human Foosball Challenge 6-7 Spike Party 8 Remodelers Council Golf Tournament 9 Sporting Clay Shoot 11 Special Pricing on HBAL.org Advertising Rates 13 2015 Membership Drive 14-17 Much Ado About Ceilings 18 Five Ways to Implement Universal Design in Your Home 19 Young Building Professionals Council 20-21 The Economic Forecast for the Second Half of 2015 22 Working with Clients Who Know Too Much 23 Renewals 25 Cancellations 25 Changes 25 NAHB E-Learning: Webinars and Online Courses 26

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.

Mike Benker Jennie Korth

Publisher Editor, Photographer, Design

HBAL Staff Michaela Harrison & Jennie Korth

President’s Message Mike May HBAL President Although the summer is far from over, for many the summer begins to wrap up with the start of each school year. Although instructed to use crosswalks and to watch for cars and strangers, many young students become distracted by the excitement of seeing friends and going back to school. Please be aware of students making their way to and from school whether in a cross-walk near schools or in the neighborhoods you are working.

The HBAL Summer Bash will be a family friendly event held at the Kleinschmit’s on August 7th (see pages 6 & 7 for more information).

The evening will feature a human foosball competition, BBQ dinner, the “Spare Change” band and other family friendly activities. Come on out, meet new friends, reconnect with old friends and we’ll end the evening with fireworks!

Executive Committee Mike May, President

Young Building Professionals Council

Justin Johnson, President Elect

Matt Kinning

Matt Kleinschmit, 1st Vice President Perry Haralson, 2nd Vice President Lori Wellman, CKD, CGR, CAPS, Secretary Bob Bryant, Treasurer Mike Kinning, Immediate Past President Mike Benker, Executive Vice President

National Directors Justin Johnson Mike Kinning Mike May Perry Haralson, Alternate Dan Klein, Sr., Alternate Lori Wellman, Alternate

Board of Directors

National Life Directors

Taylor Ashburn, Jess Baker, CGP, Jeff Bielenberg, Ruth Hietbrink, Bo Jones, Matt Karl, Tim Kenny, Jerry Maher, CGP, CAPS, CGB, Linda Potter, Lance Roach, Marlene Stroup, Ken Svoboda

Jim Christo, CGR, CGB, Steve Fulton, CGP, Joe Hampton, Duane Helmink, John Hoppe, Jr., Ward Fred Hoppe, Joe McKee, Robert Peterson, J. Greg Schwinn, Bob Stephens

Remodelers Council Mark Aksamit

Past Presidents Jerry Boyce, Mike Goings, Rick Krueger, Dan Kubr, Donn Mann, Sam Manzitto, Roger Reynolds, CGR, CAPS, Mike Rezac, Greg Shinaut

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Calendar of Events | International Builders Show

Calendar of Events Aug. 7

HBAL Summer Bash Matt & Tracy Kleinschmit’s • 11401 Van Dorn Street 5:30 p.m. - BBQ Dinner 6:45 p.m. - Human Foosball Championship Game 7:00 p.m. - Band - “Spare Change”

Aug. 11

Competent Person Training - Fall Protection HBAL • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. • $40 for HBAL Members

Aug. 13

Board of Directors & Foundation Meetings HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 10:30 a.m. & 11:45 a.m.

Aug. 13

Spike Party at Ribfest Festival Space • North of Pinnacle Bank Arena Call HBAL at 402-423-4225 to RSVP

Aug. 25

OSHA: Heat Stress & Changes to Confined Spaces HBAL • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. • Free for HBAL Members

Aug. 28

Registra tio Opens n Septemb er 1

Remodelers Council Golf Tournament Mahoney Golf Course 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start • $65 per person

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January 19-21 • Las Vegas BuildersShow.com

HBAL Educational Opportunities

Educational Opportunities OSHA: Competent Person Training - Fall Protection Presentation by Rick Mulkey, Compliance Safety

Tuesday, August 11 • 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.

HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C Cost: $40 for HBAL Members, $80 for non-members RSVP to info@hbal.org by August 7

OSHA: Heat Stress and Changes to Confined Spaces Presentation by Bernard Hauber followed by Q&A Bernard graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Kansas. He has worked for OSHA for over 25 years and currently serves as the Acting Assistant Area Director in Omaha.

Tuesday, August 25 • 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C Cost: Free for HBAL Members RSVP to info@hbal.org by August 21

OSHA Issues Temporary Enforcement Policy for Confined Spaces in Construction The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a 60-day temporary enforcement policy of its Confined Spaces in Construction standard, which becomes effective Aug. 3, 2015. The agency is postponing full enforcement of the new standard to Oct. 2, 2015, in response to requests for additional time to train and acquire the equipment necessary to comply with the new standard.

During this 60-day temporary enforcement period, OSHA will not issue citations to employers who make good faith efforts to comply with the new standard. Employers must be in compliance with either the training requirements of the new standard or the previous standard. Employers who fail to train their employees consistent with either of these two standards will be cited.

Factors that indicate employers are making good faith efforts to comply include: scheduling training for employees as required by the new standard; ordering the equipment necessary to comply with the new standard; and taking alternative measures to educate and protect employees from confined space hazards.

OSHA issued the Confined Spaces in Construction final rule on May 4, 2015. The rule provides construction workers with protections similar to those manufacturing and general industry workers have, with some differences tailored to the construction industry. These include requirements to ensure that multiple employers share vital safety information and to continuously monitor hazards – a safety option made possible by technological advances after the manufacturing and general industry standards were created.

OSHA estimates the confined spaces rule could protect nearly 800 construction workers a year from serious injuries and reduce life-threatening hazards.

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA’s role is to ensure these conditions for America’s working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education and assistance. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.

HBAL’s 2015 Educational Opportunities are made possible thanks to

Please register me for the following class(es): ___ Competent Person Training - Fall Protection

___ Heat Stress/ Confined Spaces

Name____________________________________________________ Company_________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________ City______________________________________________________ State______________________ Zip________________________ Phone____________________________________________________

Return this form to HBAL via

E-mail____________________________________________________

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

E-mail: info@hbal.org

Check Enclosed_____

I will call with credit card payment_____

Fax: 402-423-4251

Mail: HBAL 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C Lincoln, NE 68516 5  Lincoln Business Builder

HBAL Summer Bash | Human Foosball Challenge

HBAL Summer Bash

When: Friday, August 7 Where: Matt & Tracy Kleinschmit’s 11401 Van Dorn Street (just 2 miles east of 84th St.) Time:

5:30 p.m. - BBQ Dinner 6:45 p.m. - Human Foosball Championship Game 7:00 p.m. - Band - “Spare Change”

Plus free family-friendly activities including a bounce house for the kids. $15 per person • $5 for kids 12 & under 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.

Join us at the HBAL Summer Bash on August 7 for a lifesize game of foosball! For $50, teams of 6 players will play for a $300 top prize! Last minute team additions will be allowed if the tournament is not full. Play will begin at 2:00 p.m. Contact the HBAL office at 402-423-4225 for more information.

Human Foosball

Challenge Tournament is limited to 16 teams! Reserve your team today!

1. Foosgold (Lincoln Laminating/Vasa Construction) 2. Foos N’ Boozers (Kinning Design Build) 3. We Pitty the Foos (Krueger Development) 4. Refoos to Lose (Raynor Doors of Nebraska) 5. Heating Monkeys (Star City Heating & Cooling) 6. Cooling Monkeys (Star City Heating & Cooling) 7. WOS Up Foos (Window Option Specialists) 8. What the Foos? (Kinning Design Build) 6  Lincoln Business Builder

9. Security Foos Bank (Security First Bank) 10. Truck Center Companies 11. OPEN 12. OPEN 13. OPEN 14. OPEN 15. OPEN 16. OPEN

HBAL Summer Bash | Human Foosball Challenge

Human Foosball Challenge Team Registration Please register my team for the Human Foosball Challenge.

Last minute team additions will be allowed if the tournament is not full. Play will begin at 2:00 p.m.

HBAL Summer Bash l Yes! We’ll be there!

Company: ___________________________________________

Team Name__________________________________________

Name: ______________________________________________ l Adult $15 l 12 years & under $5

Player No. 1 / Team Captain

Name: ______________________________________________ l Adult $15 l 12 years & under $5

Name_______________________________________________ Company____________________________________________

Name: ______________________________________________ l Adult $15 l 12 years & under $5

Phone_______________________________________________

Name: ______________________________________________ l Adult $15 l 12 years & under $5

Email _______________________________________________

Name: ______________________________________________ l Adult $15 l 12 years & under $5

Player No. 2

Yes! I would like to be a:

Name_______________________________________________

l Band Sponsor.............................................. $150 - $1000

Player No. 3

l Dinner Sponsor............................................. $150 - $500

Name_______________________________________________ Player No. 4 Name_______________________________________________ Player No. 5

All $250+ sponsors will have their company logo listed in all publications advertising the HBAL Summer Bash, along with signage the night of the event and thanked in the September Lincoln Business Builder. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation.

Name_______________________________________________

Name: ______________________________________________

Player No. 6

Company: ___________________________________________

Name_______________________________________________ l Enclosed is $50 per team. Pre-payment is required to play.

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

E-mail: ______________________________________________ Total Amount Due: $__________________________________ l Check enclosed

Thanks to our Sponsors!

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Spike Party

Attention HBAL Spikes!

Get Ready for Summer Fun with Fellow Spikes!

Spikes “Pig Out” at Ribfest

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Thursday, August 13, 2015 Join your fellow Spikes at Lincoln’s largest cookout!

• $$$$ for admission for Spike & one guest, ribs & refreshments • Reserved seating for Spike Club Members • Entertainment • Award-winning BBQ chefs & pit bosses from around the country • Live music • Fun & conversation with other Spikes on a great summer evening Spikes fax this form to 402-423-4251 or RSVP to 402-423-4225 or info@hbal.org by July 31. _____ Yes, I want to “pig out” at the Ribfest _____ Sorry, I can’t attend

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Remodelers Council Golf Tournament

Team Registration Scholarship Golf Tournament

Please register my team for the Remodelers Council of Lincoln’s Scholarship Golf Tournament to benefit the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Name: Company:

to benefit the

If you are interested in a designated foursome, please register all four players together. If not, you will be assigned a team. l My other team members are:

Mahoney Golf Course

Friday, August 28, 2015 10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

l Enclosed is $65 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.......................................................... $100 l Hamburger & Hotdog Sponsor............................... $150 l Beverage Cart Sponsor............................................ $100 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 $______.

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.

Name: Company: E-mail: Total Amount Due: $

l Check enclosed

Volunteer opportunities are also available.

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

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

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Choose a complete James Hardie exterior to help keep the look you love longer – no matter what nature brings.

Visit jameshardie.com to learn more about proven, lasting protection, or contact your James Hardie Sales Representative

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Sporting Clay Shoot

Eighth Annual Sporting Clay Shoot Friday, October 16, 2015 Oak Creek Sporting Club 2890 W Road • Brainard, NE

Morning Session Rules at 8:30 a.m. • Shoot at 9:00 a.m.

BBQ Lunch 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Afternoon Session Rules at 12:30 p.m. • Shoot at 1:00 p.m.

Sponsors Target & Ammo Sponsor

Elite Station Sponsors LINCOLN

Action Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C • Lincoln, NE 68516 l BBQ Sponsor............................................................. $400 • • • • •

Sponsor sign featuring company name or logo at clubhouse Company name or logo on score cards Station Sponsorship 1/4 page ad in the Lincoln Business Builder for three months (a $300 value) Recognition in the Lincoln Business Builder and in event promotions

l Target & Ammo Sponsor........................................... $300 • • • •

Sponsor sign featuring company name or logo at clubhouse Company name or logo on score cards Station Sponsorship Recognition in the Lincoln Business Builder and in event promotions

• •

Exclusive sponsorship at station Display space at station to showcase equipment, vehicle or other products may be possible • Sponsor sign featuring company name or logo on designated station and at clubhouse • Recognition in the Lincoln Business Builder Representation is encouraged to meet and greet the shooters and keep score at that station.

l Station Sponsor......................................................... $100 •

Sponsor sign featuring company name on designated station and at clubhouse • Recognition in the Lincoln Business Builder Representation is encouraged to meet and greet the shooters and keep score at that station.

l Prize Sponsor.............. $75 (or equivalent value in prizes)

Station Sponsors 84 Lumber

If you’re interested in being a sponsor, complete the following registration form and mail it with payment to:

l Elite Station Sponsor................................................. $200

(as of 7/20/15)

Christensen Lumber Co.

Sponsorship Registration

Millard Lumber

Prize Sponsors

Murphy Tractor & Nebraska Title Co. Equipment Co. Union Title Nebraska Dworak Plumbing Company Building Products Action Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

Please note: This form is for Sponsor Registration Only!

A separate team registration form for shooters only is available at www.HBAL.org or by calling the HBAL office at 402-423-4225.

• • •

Prizes will be purchased in your name to be given away at the event Sponsor sign featuring company name at clubhouse Recognition in the Lincoln Business Builder

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

Deadline for Sponsorships is September 15, 2015 or until all sponsorships are filled.

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• 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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Special Pricing on HBAL.org Advertising Rates

Advertise on www.HBAL.org The Home Builders Association of Lincoln offers its members the opportunity to advertise their company on www.HBAL.org. Banner ads appear on all main pages of www.HBAL.org and are selected at random among the pool of banner participants.

Base Rate Members Non-Members

3 Months $100 $200

6 Months $175 $350

12 Months $325 $650

Commit to a dvertise on th premium pa e ges by Augu st 31, 2015 and receive the base rate price!

Premium Rate Includes your ad on high traffic pages.

Home Page • Home & Garden Show • Parade of Homes Buyer’s Guide • Find A Home Search • Find A Lot Search 3 Months 6 Months 12 Months Members $200 $350 $650

$100 $175 $325

Specifi cations Dimensions: 200 px (w) x 200 px (h) File format: GIF or JPG Resolution: 72 pixels/inch Unsure? Let us design it for you!

Design Rates Non-animated graphics Animated graphics

No charge $50 minimum design fee

Name: Company: Billing Address: City:

State: Run my ad for

3 Months

6 Months

Zip: 12 Months

Yes, I’ll pay the premium rate to include my ad on the high traffic pages Yes, I’m responding by Aug. 31, 2015 to receive premium placement at the base rate cost

Please submit this form to: HBAL 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C Lincoln, NE 68516 info@hbal.org fax: 402-423-4251 13  Lincoln Business Builder

2015 Membership Drive

I WANT

YOU TO JOIN US THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17

FOOD

DRINKS

New Member Incentive Providers

FUN

PRIZES

Membership Drive Sponsors

To place your logo here, contact the HBAL office at 402-423-4225 about donating a prize or cash (value: $250 or more) to the 2015 HBAL Membership Drive.

New Member Goodie Bags & Recruiting Prize Box To place your logo here, contact the HBAL office at 402-423-4225 about providing an incentive for new members who join during the 2015 HBAL Membership Drive. Incentives will be given to those who join via a coupon book. Some examples include $XX off products or services, BOGO (buy one, get one), XX% off or FREE! 14 ď ´ Lincoln Business Builder

Briggs, Inc. of Lincoln

Security First Bank

HomeServices Lending, LLC

Union Agency

Home Real Estate

Union Bank & Trust

Midwest Bank

Union Title

Millard Lumber, Inc.

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

Nebraska Title Co. NIFA

Woods Bros. Realty

2015 Membership Drive

TEAM CAPTAINS

LANCE ROACH MATT KLEINSCHMIT

MATT KINNING LINDA POTTER

MARK AKSAMIT BO JONES

DAN KLEIN, SR. FRED HOPPE

MIKE MAY JEFF BIELENBERG

(NOT PICTURED)

JIM CRAWFORD MIKE REZAC

RUTH HIETBRINK MIKE KINNING

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2015 Membership Drive

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED? New Member Incentive Provider We are looking for member companies to provide an incentive for new members who join during the drive. Incentives will be given to those who join via a coupon book. Some examples include $XX off products or services, BOGO (buy one, get one), XX% off or FREE! Those who provide a new member incentive will have their logo included on the New Member Incentive sheet which will be sent to all potential members being recruited. This is a great opportunity to get your name out to potential customers even if they don’t decide to join HBAL!

Membership Drive Sponsor You could also sponsor a prize for our recruiters. In the past we’ve had unused timeshares donated! Think outside the box! Even a donation of $50 could go towards a great prize for our top recruiters. If you donate $250 or more in cash or prizes, you’ll have your logo included on the New Member Incentive sheet which will be sent to all potential members being recruited. This is a great opportunity to get your name out to potential customers even if they don’t decide to join HBAL!

Join a Team Thursday, September 17 will be a fun-filled day, complete with food, drinks and maybe even a few fireworks! You’ll join your team for a 2-hour shift at HBAL while you eat, drink, be merry and make a few phone calls. Don’t let the phone calling scare you! We’ll have a list of prospective members available and you can call the people you already do business with. The two hours will FLY BY! At the end of the day, we invite all the teams to come back and the new members who joined that day for a celebration from 4 to 6 pm. We’ll award prizes for our top recruiters at that time.

Please contact Jennie Korth at HBAL via email (jennie@hbal.org) or phone (402-423-4225) if you’re interested or if you have any questions.

Recruiters will receive triple Spike points during the Membership Drive!

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2015 Membership Drive

TEAMS!

8:00 am - 10:00 am

9:00 am - 11:00 am

10:00 am - Noon

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Matt Kleinschmit Lance Roach

Mike Kinning Ruth Hietbrink

Dan Klein, Sr. Fred Hoppe

Matt Kinning Linda Potter

Andrew Schellpeper Delrae Hirschman Eric Hoke Greg Shinaut Jenny Samek Jess Baker John Adcock Rick Krueger Shawn Stranathan

Bob Ruskamp Denny Van Horn Greg Schwinn Hayley Lane Ken Jones Lori Wellman Marlene Stroup Taylor Ashburn

Bill Richter Dan Kubr Herb Reese Jo Lewis John Hoppe, Jr. Sam Manzitto Tom Trainor

Adam Albee Christina Sabin Jeremy Bishoff Jerry Maher Kelli Fleek Mark Golden Mary Kinning Steve Fulton

Noon - 2:00 pm

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Mike May Jeff Bielenberg

Mark Aksamit Bo Jones

Mike Rezac Jim Crawford

Bob Bryant Bob Gabriel Jeff Mann Jerry Boyce Lynn Kleeb Robert Schultz

Bob Stephens Jim Christo Lance Nelson Molly Johnson Roger Reynolds

AnDee Harris Dan Walker Jeff Johnson Kirk Bender Margaret Schultz Pat Mooberry Perry Haralson Sam Manzitto, Jr. Vladimir Oulianov

$$$$$ RECRUITING INCENTIVE $$$$$ r uiters!

Top Rec 2/15) (as of 7/2 otos n - 28 ph o s n h o J tos $10 Justin - 15 pho n e s s u n Mag otos $10 Erin Jr. - 8 ph in le K n a D hoto ning - 1 p Mike Kin hoto p winn - 1 Greg Sch hoto mek - 1 p Jenny Sa

See a potential vehicle?

Take a picture!

Do you drive around town looking at company vehicles and wonder if they are a member of HBAL? If you’re like our 2015 Membership Chair, Justin Johnson (or any of the HBAL staff), you automatically know whether they are a member of HBAL. Next time you see one of these vehicles and you know they should join HBAL, take a picture and send it to info@hbal.org. For every 10 new potential members you send, you will get $10 CASH!

We’ll do the leg work...

Once you send us a picture, we’ll research the company, find their contact information and send them a recruiting packet prior to our Membership Drive on September 17.

Email Picture to info@HBAL.org

Repeat 10 Times!

HBAL Staff will: • research company & determine eligibility • record contact information in our “Hot Prospect” list and mail membership drive information in August 17  Lincoln Business Builder

Much Ado About Ceilings

Much Ado About Ceilings A ceiling with a pop of color, a stylish ceiling fan or detailed trim work can give a room personality and character. Ceiling décor also can add drama to an otherwise dull space, give the illusion of height in a compact room or increase the feel of intimacy in a large one.

Making a ceiling the focal point of a room has its challenges though. The right look depends on the style of the home, the size of the room and the desires and taste of the owner or buyer. With so many factors to consider, deciding how to enhance a room by altering the ceiling can be overwhelming.

But with so many options and design trends available, the result could make the venture worthwhile. Here are some ideas to consider as you build or remodel your home: • Fun with Paint – Contrasting ceiling and wall colors give a room modern appeal. Experts recommend using deeper shades, like eggplant or cocoa, to make a large space cozier, and softer ones, white included, to open it up. Or consider a wallpaper – over-scale or bold patterns will definitely keep it interesting. One thing to note: Designers caution against using the same color or pattern on both the walls and the ceiling. Doing so tends to make a room feel small and closeted.

• Structured Design – When it comes to custom ceiling design, the only limit is the imagination.

Popular options include coffered ceilings, which feature a symmetrical grid of painted beams; tray ceilings, which give off a recessed look; and ceilings featuring various woods or exposed wood trusses. Detailed trimwork and ceiling medallions also add flair to a room.

• Specialty Lighting – Specialty fixtures make a room rock. Whether it involves a custom or a stock fixture, designers are finding ways to showcase it as a piece of art, rather than just a functional element. Recessed lighting, pendant lamps and chandeliers are being paired with other ceiling details to make a statement with a room’s design.

• Keeping Cool in Style – Among decorative home features, ceiling fans stand out as the most wanted item, with 88 percent of buyers rating them essential and desirable, according to the latest What Home Buyers Want survey by the National Association of Home Builders.

In fact, ceiling fans have consistently remained the number one home décor feature over many years. Though in high demand for both their aesthetic appeal and practical application, when it comes to style, it’s all about personal preference and comfort.

• Out of Sight Height – Ceiling height makes an instant impression. Though ceilings that are 9 feet or taller are falling out of favor due to concerns about energy efficiency, high ceilings on the first floor are still desirable, particularly among Millennials. Ceilings that are too high, however, can make a room feel cold and uninviting. That’s why experts recommend the use of light fixtures, ceiling beams and paint to better define a space or make it cozier.

To find an industry professional ready to bring these exciting trends to your new home or remodeling project, visit the National Association of Home Builders at nahb.org.

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Five Ways to Implement Universal Design in Your Home

Five Ways to Implement Universal Design in Your Home Whether you’re raising a young family or beginning to enjoy an empty nest, the design of your home should meet your changing needs. Families looking to customize their homes to suit their lifestyles both now and in the future can easily implement universal design techniques.

3. Install non-slip surfaces on floors and bathtubs to help everyone stay sturdy on their feet.

Universal design is the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design at a later point in time. Universal design enhances traditional design by incorporating elements that offer comfort, convenience and ease of use.

5. Use lever door handles. This easy-grip hardware allows family members and guests to more effortlessly open and close doors. Plus, you can switch out your faucet and drawer handles with C-shape or D-shape hardware for even greater ease of use.

Multigenerational families and first-time home owners alike will appreciate the often simple and inexpensive changes that make homes livable for all household members, regardless of age or ability. Homes with universal design are more user-friendly, require lower maintenance and complement an easy-living lifestyle.

Here are five ways to implement universal design in your home: 1. Widen your doorways and hallways to accommodate strollers or relatives who might use a wheelchair.

This allows everyone and everything to move more easily in and out of the house, and from room to room. Experts recommend 36-inch wide doors and 42-inch wide halls and stairways.

2. Build a stepless porch entry that will increase access and convenience without compromising aesthetics.

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4. Install handrails on steps and grab bars in bathrooms to provide more support for household members of all ages.

Home building and remodeling professionals who have earned the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS), Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) or Graduate Master Remodeler (GMR) designations have received training on how to build or renovate a home so that the occupants can live in the home safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of their age or ability level.

They have been taught the strategies and techniques for designing and building aesthetically pleasing, barrier-free living environments. While most CAPS professionals are remodelers, an increasing number are general contractors, designers, architects, and health care professionals.

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YBP President’s Message We had a great turnout for our first Hard Hat Happy Hour! Thanks to Raynor Doors of Nebraska for providing the food and drinks! If you’re interested in hosting a Hard Hat Happy Hour, please contact Jennie Korth at the HBAL office.

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On July 7, the YBP hosted a Lunch YBP President & Learn. Several HBAL members learned from Lisa Lackovic about Generations in the Workplace. Whether you’re a Traditionalist or part of Generation Y, the most important thing to do when working across gender lines is to find common ground, ask questions and acknowledge differences. If you weren’t able to attend this Lunch & Learn session, I encourage you to read Lisa’s article on the following page. We’ll be having more Lunch & Learn opportunities in the coming months, so be sure to watch for more information via email and in your Lincoln Business Builder.

We’re gearing up for the Window Option Specialists/ Andersen Window Human Foosball Challenge at the HBAL Summer Bash! Even if you don’t have a team, it’s a great excuse to take the rest of the day off and come enjoy some friendly competition. The Summer Bash will also have a BBQ meal, the band “Spare Change” and a bounce house for the kids. We’ll end the night with some fireworks! See pages 6-7 for more information.

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Generations in the Workplace.

Let’s Stop All the Name Calling!

by Lisa Lackovic-The Line Leader There is a lot of name calling going on in the workplace these days.

Gen Xers: Born 1965-1980 You can hear the seething words whispered under the breaths of seasoned employees …“Slackers!” And the harsh words of criticism coming from entry level young professionals…“Old Farts!” Yes, it’s true. What we have here is a failure to communicate.

For the first time in history, there are four generations in the workplace…and we don’t always see eye to eye. Every generation comes with its own set of rules, values and perspectives that have developed as they matured. According to the Society for Human Resource Management, 40% of Human Resource Managers reported conflicts due to “generational differences.” The first complaint is Work Ethic. You can hear it now from the 55-year-old Boomer: “He comes in late and leaves early every day! He needs to get his priorities straight!” The second most heard complaint HR Managers report is Work-Life Balance. Can you hear the 35-year-old Gen X? “I can get so much more work done from home on my own time! Why do I have to report every morning at 8 and stay until 5? I don’t need a babysitter!” And the argument goes on and on.

These differences can negatively affect a company in many ways including miscommunication, low morale and poor productivity.

Once we understand each generation’s values and perspectives, communication becomes much easier. When we begin to communicate, morale will improve in the workplace. Let’s review some of the characteristics of each generation.

Traditionalists: Born 1925-1945 • Conservative • Fiscally responsible • Respect authority • Dependable

• Loyal • Patriotic • Experienced the Great Depression and World War II

This generation is also referred to as the Silent Generation because they did not question authority. They did what they were told and did not ask questions. There are 68 million Traditionalists. Many have retired now but the company they worked for still defines them. Their motto is Work First!

Baby Boomers: Born 1946-1964 • Ambitious • Materialistic • Grew up in a time of affluence and privilege

• Believe in the American Dream • Don’t want to grow old • Vocal/Rebels • Experienced Social Change: Woodstock-Beatlemania-Vietnam

This generation is 78 million strong. Early Boomers, born 194654 are referred to as War Babies because they were born after the end of World War II and loudly protested the Vietnam War. Late Boomers were born 1955-64 are referred to as the Me Generation and Generation Jones due to their interest in an upscale lifestyle and living beyond their means to keep up with their fellow Boomers.

Many are considered workaholics due to long office hours they keep.

Their career defines them. Their motto is Live to Work!

• Techno savvy • Educated • Multitaskers • Life - Work balance • Skeptical and untrusting of authority and want access to information

• Independent -Don’t want to be micro-managed • Entrepreneurs: Xers created Google, Yahoo, Amazon, YouTube and Wikipedia

This generation is also referred to as Baby Busters since there are only 48 million of them. Many spent a lot of time alone as latchkey kids and prefer to work independently. Gen Xers watched their parents get divorced and/or downsize and refuse to let this happen to them. They put family first and will not compromise their personal beliefs for a company. They are free agents and will go direct to the upper management if they have a concern. Their technology defines them. Their motto is Work to Live!

Generation Y: Born 1981 – 2000 • Protected, pampered, privileged • Confident • Non-confrontational • Sense of entitlement • Environmentally concernedfrugal • Strong morals

• Diversity is accepted and expected • Social Networking –Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Blogs, Skype • Techno Teenpreneurs – Instagram, Snapchat

Generation Y can also be referred to as Echo Boomers because their parents are most likely Boomers. They are the largest generation with 80 million just waiting to move up in the company. Their helicopter parents did everything possible to make their lives comfortable and many expect the same lifestyle. They are also called Boomerangs because of the trend for many to live at home due to financial burden they may have experienced with college loans and the high unemployment rate. They work well in groups due to their experiences in school and sports. Their cell phone defines them. Their motto is Live! Then Work.

So now that we have insight to the four generations in the workplace, it is understandable that many struggle getting along with such unique backgrounds and interests. What can you do to open the lines of communication with your coworker and create a better working relationship? Find common ground. Keep the company goals in mind and have some fun. Take interest in the different generations and ask questions about their hobbies or family. If you want to connect with a Traditionalist, ask them about the company history. They are a wealth of information and great mentors. Boomers will love to share their career story and how the workplace has changed over the years.

Gen Xers will have several suggestions on technology that will make the workplace more efficient. If you want to light a fire with a Gen Y…ask them about their cell phone or the latest application they have downloaded. Start the dialogue about generational diversity with a fun trivia game or workshop at your workplace.

Each generation brings something to the table. We all have talents and ideas that should be heard and respected. It is time we embrace the fact that every company has different generations that are valuable to the bottom line. Once we accept that we are all on the same team, we can achieve success in the workplace…without all the name calling. After all, Generation Z is only a few years away from joining us at the conference table…

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The Economic Forecast for the Second Half of 2015

The Economic Forecast for the Second Half of 2015: A Single, Possibly a Double but No Homeruns Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. • GraphsandLaughs, LLC

Despite GDP growth stalling in Q1, this time due to bad weather, a port strike on the west coast, a rising dollar and falling oil prices, the economic recovery remains intact. The poor performance of the US economy from January through March was aberrant, and the incoming employment, housing, and service sector data all point to a modest economic pickup. GDP growth the rest of the year should average 2.6%, with growth in Q2 closer to 1.75% as the economy slowly rebounds from a tough Q1. An expected pick-up in wages and oil exploration activity and possibly increased corporate spending on plant and equipment suggest that 2015 will probably improve as it progresses.

Despite falling energy prices, household spending has been very lackluster. As a result, savings rates are up and spending on durable and non-durable goods has been weak. Simultaneously, because the strong dollar has made US exports more costly abroad and imports cheaper here, manufacturing activity has slowed. And due to falling oil prices, oil exploration has plummeted, with just 646 rigs in operation, down from a high of almost 1,600 eight months ago. That said, rig counts have stopped falling and should start to rise as oil prices firm. Moreover, the labor market continues to strengthen. Voluntary quit rates are rising, the number involuntary terminations keeps falling, and job creation, while slightly down from last year, is strong. At this rate of improvement, there will be little slack in the labor market a year from now.

A definite economic bright spot thus far in 2015 has been housing, and that is due to rising household formation. After averaging roughly 1.2 million annually from 1983 through 2006, household formation averaged just 600,000 through September 2014. Since then, it has been rising at an annualized rate of 1.5 million. Add to this increasing credit availability, and housing starts should reach an annualized average rate of 1.175 million during the second half

of 2015, with new single-family construction contributing at a pace of 775,000 units and multifamily adding 400,000. Despite being severely constrained by a lack of inventory, pending home sales are strengthening and existing home sales should continue rising by 6% annually as should home prices.

As for inflation, it’s benign but will likely slowly begin creeping up from its current anemic level. The strong dollar will not strengthen further and oil will not weaken more, thus the trends that have exerted strong deflationary pressures on imports and energy respectively should dissipate. Moreover, as the unemployment rate falls, labor shortages will become an increasing reality and that will cause wages to rise. This should help household spending and encourage corporate investment. However, slowly rising prices and wages, albeit from very low levels, will push the Fed to raise short-term rates late this year, probably in September but possibly in December. The Fed will then raise rates very slowly thereafter due to weak global growth.

Long-term rates have bottomed and 10-yr Treasuries will end the year at close to 2.6% as the economy strengthens.

In short, the economy continues to grow modestly. Short-term rates will start rising in the fall, wages are showing nascent signs of rising, and residential construction activity looks to strengthen as we go into 2016. Most critically, continued solid job creation will keep the recent rise in household formation up and the likelihood of a recession during the next six months is zero.

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Working with Clients Who Know Too Much

Working with Clients Who Know Too Much Robert Criner remembers the time a new client wanted to show him some case molding he had just put up.

“It was installed backwards. They mitered it in really nice, but it was backwards,” Criner, president of Criner Remodeling in Hampton Roads, Va., said.

Then there was the client who had installed some new siding upside down, making it pretty much impossible for rainwater to drain correctly. And the client who had painstakingly, neatly reshingled his roof, and couldn’t understand why it was leaking. “He forgot the flashing around the chimney,” Criner said.

Every remodeler has horror stories about home owners who know just enough about repairs and renovations to get themselves into trouble. And professional remodelers have always tried to impress on potential clients the greater value of leaving big jobs to the experts.

But with the advent of house-flipping shows on cable and do-ityourself videos on YouTube, the problem of the Client Who Knows More Than You Do is getting out of hand, many remodelers say.

Ask Vince Butler, who turned down a $300,000 renovation job when he realized that time spent coping with an endless stream of questions, suggestions, opinions and second-guesses would wipe out any hope of profits.

“The owner was over-thinking and literally questioning every product, every technique. I had a supplier and two subs saying, ‘I don’t want to do the job,’ because they had priced it based on a normal amount of time, and answering all his questions was such a time hog,” said Butler, who owns Butler Brothers Construction in Northern Virginia.

Then his company, CQC Home, explains how each decision on insulation, flooring or appliances affects the next. “We look at the whole home holistically. This is what we know, and usually people are pretty understanding.”

And no matter what it says in the how-to video, “we explain that YouTube isn’t warranting this. We are. By no means do we know everything, but we take responsibility for everything we do.”

Criner agrees. “When you call upon a true professional, they will explain the unintended consequences of doing what you’re asking. Will that new kitchen exhaust fan pull in contaminated air from under the house because the house is now under negative pressure? Will you make sure that there’s enough gap under your new interior doors so air still circulates? The home owner doesn’t always understand that, and it’s our job to make sure they understand. When value is understood, the price is less important, and it’s up to me to make sure the client understands the true value I bring to the table.”

And what of Vince Butler’s $300,000 deal gone south?

“I told him that if he wanted us to do what he hired us to do, he’d have to back off,” Butler said. His client was very surprised – and then surprised Butler with a counter offer. “The project was in three phases, and he put in a cancellation clause for phase 2 and phase 3.” If the client couldn’t keep his promise to not meddle, Butler could get out of the contract.

He decided to take the job.

For the home owner, “it was kind of a shock that it wasn’t okay to do this,” he said. “He thought that since he has access to all this information, that this is the way it should work.”

And if Butler had factored in the additional hours of explaining and justifying decisions on products and materials, “nobody could afford to pay for it. And of course, the information that people have also makes them think they can get it done cheaper, and cheaper and better are mutually exclusive.”

Butler tells his clients about his professional designations, awards, affiliations and long years of industry experience. He supplies all the testimonials they want. He weighs the pros and cons of various fixtures and finishes, and listens attentively to understand each home owner’s needs and preferences. And once that’s done, “if I get that feeling that they aren’t going to trust me, we aren’t going to work for them, because it’s going to be a nightmare.”

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Durham, N.C., remodeler Kenneth Combs knows the feeling too.

“There’s just a wealth of knowledge out there” for consumers to learn about products to put in their homes. “But it’s just like everything else on the Internet. You can’t believe everything you read.”

And not every product belongs in every home, no matter how energy-efficient, sustainable or cutting-edge, he tells his clients.

“We try to make them understand that remodeling is not just one project,” Combs said. “It’s kind of a fluid, organic process that needs to respect how the home as a system works together.”

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NAHB E-Learning: Webinars and Online Courses Building professionals are busy people. NAHB knows how difficult it is to make time for even the most compelling courses, seminars and workshops. It’s easy to miss the learning opportunities that help you to stay abreast of the latest technologies, newly passed regulations and costeffective ways of doing business.

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