Step by Step (November 2017)

Publication of the

November 2017 • Vol. 20, No. 11 Editor: Jennie Korth

Chairperson’s Message

by Pam Magner

Wow, 2017 is quickly coming to an end!

Everybody is looking toward the Holidays and even the New Year. I am not sad to see fall in full swing. My favorite seasons are the “in-betweens” of Spring and Fall. They are neither all hot nor all cold, but rather, a little bit of everything.

I think they are nature’s way of easing us into the extremes to come. This time of year for remodeling is quite similar. There’s the non-stop work of finishing projects by deadlines, the lull of nobody wanting work done while hosting family, maybe a small project to fill a gap in the schedule, and the detailed preparation for a very busy start to the new year. A little bit of everything!

Last month we heard from Jess Baker from GRNE Solar. It was an interesting presentation with insight into the newest developments in solar energy. We learned that solar energy is the fastest growing energy sector and we should consider it as an option in both our new builds and remodels. I also hope everyone had a chance to visit some homes on the Fall Parade of Homes. What a great way to showcase new homes, and the home builders in our community!

HBAL also has some great ways to give back to our community coming up in November. The annual coat drive will go through November 15, so feel free to bring coats, mittens, hats, blankets, etc. to the HBAL office before the deadline. We will also be collecting hats and mittens for Lincoln Public Schools at our Remodeler’s Council Christmas Party in December. The Santa Cop project this year will take place on November 11 at Northeast High School starting at 8:00 a.m.

This month, we are going to join our Young Building Professionals for a Hard Hat Happy Hour from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on November 1.

We will be meeting at the new office of Habitat for Humanity at 4615 Orchard Street. Be sure to note the departure from our typical lunch meeting!

After Hours

at Habitat for Humanity

November 1, 2017 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Visit their new office at 4615 Orchard Street!

Please send your RSVP to info@hbal.org or call 402-423-4225 by October 27.

Remodelers Council Election of Officers The following is the Remodelers Council ballot for 2018. If you would like to nominate anyone else to the ballot, please contact Jennie at 402-423-4225 or jennie@hbal.org. We will vote on officers at the November meeting.

2018 Ballot

Enjoy Fall and all the changes it brings!

Remodelers Council

Christmas Party December 6 u 11:30 AM

Chair

 Rick Willet, Willet Construction, Inc., Remodeling Specialists  Other

Vice Chair

 Shawn Stranathan, Nebraska Building Products  Other

Venue Restaurant & Lounge The Remodelers Council will be collecting hats, mittens, gloves, etc. for a few of Lincoln’s Elementary Schools. Please keep this in mind as you start your holiday shopping!

Secretary

 Erin Magnussen - Reese Construction, Inc.  Other

Educational Opportunies Mark Your Calendars For These Upcoming Sessions

Crystalline Silica Hazards Safety Training

Lunch & Learn: Contracts Panel Discussion

Watch for more information in the November issue of The Lincoln Business Builder!

Join us for lunch and a panel discussion lead by Fred Hoppe, The Hoppe Law Firm, Jennifer Strand, Nebraska Title Company and Shannon Harner, Home Services. This is your opportunity to ask the experts and gain feedback from experienced members in the industry!

Tuesday, November 14, 2017 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

HBAL Office | 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C Cost: $40 for HBAL Members & their employees or $60 for Non-Members Lunch Included RSVP to info@hbal.org by November 10.

Class will be limited to the first 30 people, so please RSVP early!

We ask that you submit your questions beforehand so our panelists have time to prepare their responses!

Tuesday, December 5, 2017 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

HBAL Office | 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C Cost: $10 for HBAL Members Lunch Included RSVP to info@hbal.org by November 30.

New Silica Standards Being Enforced

Crystalline silica is a common mineral found in the earth’s crust. Materials like sand, stone, concrete, and mortar contain crystalline silica. It is also used to make products such as glass, pottery, ceramics, bricks, and artificial stone.

Respirable crystalline silica – very small particles at least 100 times smaller than ordinary sand you might find on beaches and playgrounds – is created when cutting, sawing, grinding, drilling, and crushing stone, rock, concrete, brick, block and mortar. Activities such as abrasive blasting with sand; sawing brick or concrete; sanding or drilling into concrete walls; grinding mortar; manufacturing brick, concrete blocks, stone countertops, or ceramic products; and cutting or crushing stone result in worker exposures to respirable crystalline silica dust.

Industrial sand used in certain operations, such as foundry work and hydraulic fracturing (fracking), is also a source of respirable crystalline silica exposure. About 2.3 million people in the U.S. are exposed to silica at work.

Workers who inhale these very small crystalline silica particles are at increased risk of developing serious silicarelated diseases, including: • Silicosis, an incurable lung disease that can lead to disability and death • Lung cancer • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) • Kidney disease To better protect workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica, OSHA has issued two new respirable crystalline

silica standards: one for construction, and the other for general industry and maritime. OSHA began enforcing most provisions of the standard for construction on September 23, 2017, and will begin enforcing most provisions of the standard for general industry and maritime on June 23, 2018.

“Silica.” OSHA.Gov. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. Web. 20 Oct. 2017

Small Entity Silica Compliance Guides www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3902.pdf

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Saturday, November 11, 2017 8:00 a.m. ~ Until Completion Lincoln Northeast High School Shop 2635 N. 63rd Street west side of school Thanks for all you do to make this annual project a great success!

2017’s project is Stacking Blocks You don’t have to be a carpenter to help. We have lots of jobs for inexperienced but willing workers!

Donations to help pay for the materials may be sent to: Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C Lincoln, NE 68516 RSVP to 402-423-4225 or info@hbal.org.

Building Permits Jan. Feb. March April May June July August Total Avg. Cost

2,000,000 1,800,000 Jan. 1,600,000 Feb. March 1,400,000 April 1,200,000 May

June 1,000,000 July 800,000 August 600,000 Total Avg. Cost 400,000

200,000 0

#

2 5 10 10 9 14 17 8 75

#

71 76 72 85 65 89 96 77 631

2009 Cost 52,000 125,240 206,900 198,413 183,000 297,872 554,070 244,470 1,861,965 24,826

2009 Cost 784,232 706,588 946,927 813,112 617,270 766,615 1,172,764 790,319 6,597,827 10,456

Remodeling Permits: Additions City of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 9 Year Table

#

6 3 11 19 9 12 15 11 86

2010 2011 Cost # Cost 152,980 3 80,100 99,500 7 178,700 317,000 18 452,005 706,474 15 908,366 148,500 20 340,080 460,740 16 603,388 697,500 9 248,618 219,300 12 478,200 2,801,994 100 3,289,457 32,581 32,895

#

2 5 10 11 20 7 10 9 74

2012 Cost 43,500 107,786 691,458 600,931 723,945 224,812 414,975 545,217 3,352,624 45,306

#

6 2 8 10 13 9 9 10 67

2013 Cost 422,000 33,000 357,600 212,603 776,408 379,500 264,975 300,579 2,746,665 40,995

#

3 3 8 12 12 12 9 10 69

2014 Cost 59,336 64,000 338,910 609,495 596,540 430,200 232,625 334,057 2,665,163 38,626

#

4 2 15 8 14 14 11 9 77

Permits: Alterations Additions City ofRemodeling Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 9 Year Table

#

57 69 125 154 124 117 161 119 926

2010 Cost 502,454 600,743 1,229,150 1,386,859 931,223 754,480 1,181,825 1,006,147 7,592,881 8,200

#

69 79 104 133 111 112 99 129 836

Alterations

2011 Cost 988,395 893,584 900,086 1,292,245 946,242 819,225 1,104,259 1,032,748 7,976,784 9,542

#

81 69 96 96 123 110 109 114 798

2012 Cost 804,484 565,929 1,055,957 871,985 1,544,337 1,093,867 1,029,087 1,148,868 8,114,514 10,169

#

66 42 65 108 92 87 114 87 661

2013 Cost 751,024 702,668 1,000,016 1,158,054 605,739 784,050 1,331,940 883,068 7,216,559 10,918

#

90 87 93 110 98 93 103 86 760

2014 Cost 1,279,205 811,667 1,011,061 1,010,930 1,088,989 1,239,491 1,514,047 876,111 8,831,501 11,620

#

71 71 89 103 94 123 97 76 724

2015 Cost 114,877 18,650 816,118 342,365 541,952 575,322 791,636 1,100,850 4,301,770 55,867

2015 Cost 1,254,169 949,830 1,225,863 1,446,555 1,087,272 1,322,160 1,156,359 1,109,545 9,551,753 13,193

#

6 2 15 10 9 9 10 12 73

#

60 64 111 85 84 87 85 118 694

2016 Cost 288,700 392,168 469,496 350,200 259,600 326,950 410,020 553,950 3,051,084 41,796

2016 Cost 743,166 392,168 1,145,593 1,670,275 960,082 683,484 887,988 1,098,327 7,581,083 10,924

# 13 3 15 17 16 9 6 9 88

#

77 87 122 79 92 110 84 97 748

2017 Cost 1,255,950 686,575 1,281,039 369,500 814,997 329,874 406,500 841,129 5,985,564 68,018

2017 Cost 1,001,282 1,282,094 1,602,109 1,046,978 1,148,390 1,479,373 1,129,395 1,483,653 10,173,274 13,601

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

Trivia Night: HBAL vs. REALTORS Yankee Hill Country Club 7600 San Mateo Lane 5:45 p.m. Social 6:15 p.m. Heavy Hors d’oeuvres 7:00-8:30 p.m. Trivia by Geeks Who Drink Santa Cop Lincoln Northeast High School Shop 2635 N. 63rd Street (west side of school) 8:00 a.m. - until completion Crystalline Silica Training HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. $40 for Members (Lunch Included)

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Nov. 9

Nov. 9

Nov. 11

Nov. 14

Join us for a Murder Mystery Dinner on Thursday, December 7 at Hillcrest Country Club

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Have yourself a very merry...

Remodelers After Hours & YBP Hard Hat Happy Hour Habitat for Humanity • 4615 Orchard St. 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

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