NCBIA December 2022 BUILDER Newsletter

North Coast Building Industry Association (NCBIA) BUILDER newsletter is the official newsletter of the NCBIA and is published monthly by the NCBIA. The NCBIA is an affiliate of the Ohio Home Builders Association (OHBA) & the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

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2022 NCBIA Officers

President

Sara Majzun, Majzun Construction Co. Vice President

Tim King, K. Hovnanian Homes - Ohio Division Associate Vice President

John Toth, Floor Coverings International Treasurer

Melanie Stock, Treasurer, First Federal Savings of Lorain Secretary

Mike Meszes, Secretary, DRC Construction Co.

2022 NCBIA Board of Directors

Sam Hudspath, All Construction Services

Dan Bennett, Bennett Builders & Remodelers

Kevin Walker, Great Lakes Properties & Investments

Dave Linna, Linna Homes & Remodeling

Jason Rodriguez, Lorain County Joint Vocational School

Mike Gidich, MDG Maintenance, LLC

Brian Schwab, RestorePro, Inc.

Dave Weisenberger, Tusing Builders & Roofing Services

Advertising Policy - The North Coast Building Industry Association reserves the right to reject advertising in the Builder newsletter based on content. Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorsement of the product or service advertised.

NCBIA Life Directors

Jeremy Vorndran, 84 Lumber

Tom Caruso, Caruso Cabinets

Bob Yost, Dale Yost Construction

Liz Schneider Dollar Bank

Mary H. Felton, Guardian Title

Jack Kousma, Kousma Insulation

Jeff Hensley, Lake Star Building & Remodeling

Chris Majzun Sr., Majzun Construction Co. Chris S. Majzun Jr., Majzun Construction Co. Jim Sprague, Maloney + Novotny, LLC

Randy Strauss, Strauss Construction Tom Lahetta, Tom Lahetta Builders, Inc.

2022 NAHB Delegates

These are our members who represent our local industry in Washington DC and Columbus: Randy Strauss, Strauss Construction Jack Kousma, Kousma Insulation (alternate)

NAHB Senior Life Delegate Randy Strauss, Strauss Construction

Ohio’s State Rep. to NAHB

Ric Johnson, CAPS Builder & Right at Home Technologies

OHBA Past Presidents Randy Strauss, 1996

2022 OHBA Trustees

Randy Strauss, Strauss Construction Sara Majzun, Majzun Construction Co. (alternate) Mary Felton, Guardian Title (alternate)

OHBA Area 2 Vice-President Ric Johnson, CAPS Builder & Right at Home Technologies

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19-20 - NEW! Celebrate! 2023 Installation Night 21- Eye on Housing: Gain for Custom Home Building 22 - Eye on the Economy: U.S. Enters a Macroeconomic Maze in 2023 23 - Eye on Housing: Patios Continue to Substitute for Decks on New Homes 27-292023 Annual Home Show Flyers 31-392023 Marketing Guide 40 - NAHB NOW: NAHB, Other Trade Groups Urge Congress to Act on Transformer Shortages 41Thanks for Renewing! Sorry to See You Go! 42 - Thank you, Spikes!

2023 Circle of Excellence Call for Entries 53-55Thank you Sponsors! Photo Gallery: Ugly Sweater

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Wednesday, January 4th

Circle of Excellence Entry Deadline 6 PM

Wednesday, January 11th

Executive Committee 3:00-5:00 PM Board of Directors 5:00-6:30 PM Clubhouse at the Preserve at French Creek 5800 Preserve Drive, Sheffield Village

Saturday, January 21st CELEBRATE!

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A YEAR (OR TWO) In Review

2022 is quickly coming to a close! And with that so is my term as president of the North Coast Building Industry Association. The last two years have been an experience that I will certainly never forget! The NCBIA has always been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Many of my very best friends I would not have without the association and I certainly would not be working at 84 Lumber without those individuals! These last few years we have made some big changes at the NCBIA, the biggest of those was selling the building that we have called home since 1991!

We have built up some of our events including the Home & Remodeling Show, the Annual Golf Outing, and my personal favorite the Battle Of The Builders softball game! We could not have accomplished any of this with out our members. The support you all show to the association is amazing and we would not still be around without each and every one of you. Going in to 2023 let this be the year that you expand your presence within the Association. Maybe attend a mixer or general membership meeting you haven’t been to before. You will be pleasantly surprised at the people you may meet or the things you could learn!

Now with my term coming to an end there are some people that I need to thank! First and foremost, thank you to my darling husband DJ Grincewicz! He has been along for most of this crazy roller coaster and has become friends with many of you along the way. He never once complains about getting to come to our events and even helps out when I have needed it! So thank you Hunny Bunny for being my rock! Thank you to my “presidential advisors” that have always been available to bounce ideas off of and help keep me in line! I know that could not have been easy! So to Jeff Hensley, Jeremy Vorndran and most importantly my father Chris Majzun Jr thanks for being to best role models a girl could ask for. To my executive committee; Tim King, John Toth, Melanie Stock and Mike Meszes thank you for all of the countless hours you all put in this year. We accomplished some amazing things and I could not have done it with out this rock solid team! And lastly to the 2022 board of directors and all of the committee chairs and members, thank you for helping to keep the association moving forward!

If I could list everyone that has helped me these last two years it would take up most of this newsletter and it would not be exciting at all to read. Everyone in the association has had an impact these last two years and I am very much looking forward to watching it grow and thrive! As I hand the presidency over to Tim King of K. Hovnanian homes I know you are all in great hands and that he is going to kick ass leading the NCBIA! Hope to see you all at our next event!

Sara Majzun, Majzun Construction

Cheers and Merry Christmas!

BE AN INTEGRAL PART OF #TeamNCBIA

by Judie Docs, CSP, MCSP, MIRM, CMP, CGP

Committees are the glue that hold together an association. We are only as good as our members. As we continue to grow, we are asking for your support, help and expertise! We rely on member volunteers to lead our different events and goals.

Being on a committee gives you the opportunity to give back to the NCBIA and get to know fellow members better, all while spreading awareness for your own business! Members do business with members! We strongly encourage you to get involved in a committee to make the most of your NCBIA membership.

Check out the following committees: come and participate in one or all. Discover your strengths while building the group strength.

Advertising and Marketing – Share the value of our association.

Ambassadors – Support new members in discovering the value of membership and personally reaching out to invite them to an event or just to check in from time to time. This is for the person who loves to network and provide support to one another.

• BuildPAC – The political action committee for the association and industry. It provides financial support to the political candidates who understand and support the issues of the industry, ensuring the voices of our members are heard on industry-related issues.

• Clambake – Plans the annual Clambake and reverse-raffle. A social event for NCBIA members and guests.

• Codes/Government Affairs – Codes keep members abreast of code changes. Government Affairs Committee focuses on local, state, and national issues that affect the building industry.

• Golf Classic – Plans the annual NCBIA Golf Classic. A social event for NCBIA members and guests.

• Home Show – Plans the annual Home Show targeting local area residents for our members to showcase their company and its products and services.

• Membership – Works on recruiting and retaining members. Extroverts love this committee.

• Workforce Development – Works on projects with the Lorain County Joint Vocational School as well promoting the value of being a part of the building trades.

As you can see, we have something for everyone to support and give back to our association. Let me know if you are interested or have any questions.

DOWNSHIFT for the Fed

BY: ROBERT DIETZ

DDownshifting its pace of tightening of monetary policy, the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee raised the federal funds target rate by 50 basis points, increasing that target to an upper bound of 4.5%. This marked a relatively smaller increase after four previous 75 basis point hikes.

The Fed has clearly communicated it will continue to tighten monetary policy, however, raising rates into the first quarter of next year. In fact, the Fed’s projections indicate it will likely raise by another 50 to 75 basis points at its next two meetings. Due to recent long-term rate declines, it appears markets have not priced in this future tightening. Moreover, today’s outlook from the Fed takes rates 50 basis points higher than their previous projections from September.

What does this mean for housing? The Fed is likely to continue to raise rates, moving mortgage rates higher than they are today. However, the end of the rate tightening cycle appears now to be in view. That said, the Fed will maintain these newly set elevated rates for the remainder of 2023.

This means that the Fed will not ease policy any time soon. The Fed’s projections suggest rate cuts will not begin until 2024. And while the Fed will likely cut by about 100 basis points in 2024, per its own current projections, the central bank will maintain rates above its estimated neutral rate (2.5%) well into 2025.

The Fed recognizes that these higher rates will inflict additional economic pain. Indeed, the central bank increased its forecast for the unemployment rate. They now see that rate increasing to average 4.6% rate in 2023, up from 4.4% per their September forecast. This is lower than the NAHB forecast, which calls for an average 5.1% rate for 2023. The outlook for the start of 2023 is choppy, with measurable economic weakness and job losses. And while mortgage rates have retreated in recent weeks due to recession concerns, they are likely to see another up cycle as markets digest the new Fed policy outlook. However, today’s report at least indicates that the Fed is slowing its pace of tightening and with an end in the coming months.

CONCRETE PRICES, VOLATILITY Contiune Torrid Pace as Lumber Normalizes

BY: David Logan

The prices of building materials decreased 0.3% in November (not seasonally adjusted) following 0.5% and 0.1% declines in September and October, respectively, according to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report The index has decreased five of six months for the first time since 2015.

The PPI for goods inputs to residential construction, including energy, fell 0.8% in November. The index was led Hlower by a 5.3% drop in energy input prices as the PPIs of regular unleaded gasoline and #2 diesel fuel—which make up more than 80% of energy inputs to residential construction—decreased 6.7% and 4.5%, respectively.

The price index of services inputs to residential construction increased 0.6% in November. It marked the second consecutive monthly increase after six straight months of falling prices. Prices were propelled higher by large increases in the price of financial and real estate services. The PPI for business loans climbed 14.1% in November and the price of securities brokerage and dealing services soared 24.5%. Trucking and ocean freight costs increased as well.

Softwood Lumber

The PPI for softwood lumber (seasonally adjusted) fell 0.1%, the fourth consecutive monthly decline and seventh decrease in the past eight months. Softwood lumber prices have dropped 42.2% since March.

It is noteworthy that the prices of some further-processed lumber products have increased substantially over the past two years. For example, millwork prices have climbed 25.9% since January 2021. Meanwhile, softwood lumber prices dropped 24.4% over the same period.

The magnitude of monthly changes in lumber prices has decreased significantly since July following two and a half years of historic volatility. Ready-Mix Concrete The trend of ready-mix concrete (RMC) prices continued its torrid pace as the index increased 1.1% in November. The PPI for RMC has increased 21 of the past 22 months and is up 20.0% over the period. The index has climbed 10.7%, year-todate, the largest November YTD increase in the series’ 34-year history and four times the pre-pandemic average.

The monthly increase in the national data was entirely driven by a 3.8% price increase in the Midwest. Prices edged up in the Northeast and West regions while declining in the South. The West has experienced the largest increase since January 2021 (+27.7%) while the smallest increase over the period has been in the Northeast. Unlike softwood lumber, volatility continues to be an issue in the RMC market and is just shy of the record high set in the middle of the housing boom.

CONCRETE PRICES, VOLATILITY

Contiune Torrid Pace as Lumber Normalizes (Cont.)

Ready-Mix Concrete

BY: David Logan

Steel Mill Products

Steel mill products prices decreased 3.0 % in November after declining 5.5% in October. Prices have fallen 22.9% since May 2022, posting declines each month. Although the index is at its lowest level since May 2021, the pace of monthly decreases has consistently slowed.

Gypsum Building Materials

The PPI for gypsum building materials moved 0.5% higher in November—more than offsetting the small decline in October. Prices have increased 11.4% YTD, 18.0% over the past year, and 39.3% since January 2021. However, the rate of increases has slowed in 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 as the average monthly increase this year has been 1.0%. The average in 2021 was 1.6%

Transportation of Freight

The price of truck, rail, and ocean transportation of freight each increased in November. Trucking freight prices rose 1.0%, snapping a five-month streak of decreases. The indexes for rail and ocean transportation of freight climbed 0.6% and 1.5%, respectively.

ON HOUSING

INFLATION CONTINUES TO Cool in November

BY: FAN-YU KUO

Consumer prices in November saw the smallest year-overyear gain since December 2021.While still elevated, inflation experienced the second month below an 8% annual growth rate since February 2022. However, the shelter index continued to rise at an accelerated pace and was more than offsetting decreases in energy indexes. Shelter inflation will primarily be cooled in the future via additional housing supply. As inflation appears to have peaked and continues to slow, this may ease some of pressure on the Fed to maintain a more aggressive monetary policy

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.1% in November on a seasonally adjusted basis, following an increase of 0.4% in October. The price index for a broad set of energy sources fell by 1.6% in November as the gasoline index (-2.0%), the natural gas index (-3.5%) and the electricity index (-0.2%) all declined. Excluding the volatile food and energy components, the “core” CPI increased by 0.2% in November, following an increase of 0.3% in October. This is the smallest monthly increase since ADECugust 2021. Meanwhile, the food index increased by 0.5% in November with the food at home index also rising 0.5%.

The index for shelter, which makes up more than 40% of the “core” CPI, rose by 0.6% in November, following an increase of 0.8% in October. The indexes for owners’ equivalent rent (OER) increased by 0.7% and rent of primary residence (RPR) increased by 0.8% over the month. Monthly increases in OER have averaged 0.7% over the last three months. More cost increases are coming from this category, which will maintain pressure on inflationary forces in the months ahead. These higher costs are driven by lack of supply and higher development costs. Higher interest rates will not slow these costs, which means the Fed’s tools are limited in addressing shelter inflation.

During the past twelve months, on a not seasonally adjusted basis, the CPI rose by 7.1% in November, following an 7.7% increase in October. The “core” CPI increased by 6.0% over the past twelve months, following a 6.3% increase in October. The food index rose by 10.6% and the energy index climbed by 13.1% over the past twelve months.

NAHB constructs a “real” rent index to indicate whether inflation in rents is faster or slower than overall inflation. It provides insight into the supply and demand conditions for rental housing. When inflation in rents is rising faster (slower) than overall inflation, the real rent index rises (declines). The real rent index is calculated by dividing the price index for rent by the core CPI (to exclude the volatile food and energy components).

The Real Rent Index rose by 0.6% in November. Over the first eleven months of 2022, the monthly change of the Real Rent Index increased by 0.2%, on average.

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component indexes continued to increase in October. The indexes for shelter (+0.6%), communication (+1.0%), recreation (+0.5%), motor vehicle insurance (+0.9%), education (+0.3%) as well as personal care (+0.7%) showed sizeable monthly increases in November. Meanwhile, the indexes for used cars and trucks (-2.9%), medical care (-0.5%) and airline fares (-3.0%) declined in November.

SHARE OF BEDROOMS IN New Homes in 2021

The Census Bureau’s latest Survey of Construction (SOC) shows modest changes in the share of number of bedrooms for new single-family homes in 2021 compared with the previous year. The current estimates indicate the share of new single-family homes with 2 bedrooms or less is 9.2%, 3 bedrooms, the largest share, had a share of 44.5%, 4 bedrooms make up 36.0% of new single-family homes, and 5 bedrooms or more had a share of 10.3% in 2021.

Figure 1 shows the changes in the share of new single-family homes by number of bedrooms dating back to 2011, a ten-year span. For the second straight year, the share of 3-bedroom single-family homes declined while the share of 4-bedroom single-family homes increased. The share of new single-family homes with 5 or more bedrooms was greater than the share of homes with 2 bedrooms or less for the fourth time in the past 10 years, the previous occurrence was in 2017.

As seen in prior years, new singlefamily homes with less square footage also had fewer bedrooms. New singlefamily homes between 1,600 – 1,999 square feet had a share of 85.4 % of homes built with 3 bedrooms or less with the remaining 14.6% having 4 bedrooms or more. New homes between 2,000 – 2,399 square feet, 58.6% of them had 3 bedrooms or less while 41.3% had 4 bedrooms or more. This finding is consistent with the trend that homes that are smaller tend to have fewer bedrooms.

Figure 2 (right) examines the difference between US Census divisions by share of new single-family homes with 4 or more bedrooms. The New England Census division had the lowest share of new-single family homes having 4 or more bedrooms with 30.6%. The highest share of new single-family homes built with 4 or more bedrooms was 51.5% which was in the West South-Central Census division.

BY: JESSE WADE

CALENDAR O F E V E N T S

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New Years Observed New Years Observed || Office Closed Office Closed 2nd 11th Executive Committee - Executive Committee - 3:00 3:00 || Board Meeting Board Meeting 5:00 5:00 Clubhouse at Preserves at French Creek (5800 Preserve Drive Sheffield Village)

"Celebrate" 2023 Installation of Officers, Circle of Excellence & Hall of Fame "Celebrate" 2023 Installation of Officers, Circle of Excellence & Hall of Fame || 5:30-11 5:30-11 Tom's Country Place 3442 Stoney Ridge Road Avon 21st Saturday

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Monday Tuesday

IBS 2023 Leadership Meetings 2023 Leadership Meetings Las Vegas Nevada 26-31st

Career & Technical Education Month Career & Technical Education Month

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Saturday-Sunday

Monday-Tuesday

IBS 2023 Leadership Meetings & International Builders Show IBS 2023 Leadership Meetings & International Builders Show 1-2nd Las Vegas Nevada

OHBA Spring Board Meeting OHBA Spring Board Meeting 27-28 th Hilton Easton Columbus

Month National

National Home

National

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23rd General Membership Meeting General Membership || 11:30 AM-1 PM 11:30 AM-1 PM Pogie's Clubhouse (150 Jefferson St Amherst)

Tuesday

4th Independence Day Independence Day || Office Closed Office Closed

12th Executive Committee - Executive Committee - 3:00 3:00 || Board Meeting Board Meeting 5:00 5:00 Clubhouse at Preserves at French Creek (5800 Preserve Drive Sheffield Village) 27 th Thursday

Wednesday

Monday

3rd Golf Classic Golf Classic || 8 AM 8 AM Sweetbriar Golf Course ( 750 Jaycox Rd , Avon Lake)

Labor Labor Day Day || Office Closed Office Closed

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NEARLY TWO-THIRDS OF HOMES Started in 2021 are in Community Associations

BY: ASHOK CHALUVADI

According to data from the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction (SOC), 65.5 percent of single-family homes started in 2021 were built within a community or homeowner’s association. Since the re-design of the SOC in 2009, this was the second highest percentage for new homes started with an association. The Census Bureau defines community or homeowner’s associations as “formal legal entities created to maintain common areas of a development and to enforce private deed restrictions; these organizations are usually created when the development is built, and membership is mandatory.” In absolute numbers, a total of 729,109 homes with community associations were started in 2021, compared to 657,378 in 2020.

The share of all new homes built within a community or homeowner’s association declined slightly to 62.0 percent in 2019, after a decade long upward trend. In 2009, the share was 47.6 percent, and in 2010, 48.0 percent. Since 2011, more than 50 percent of all homes have been built within a community or homeowner’s association. In 2018, the share was 62.5 percent, the second highest and in 2021, 67.1 percent was the highest since 2009.

When analyzed by the 9 census divisions, the highest share was in the Mountain Division, where 82.4 percent of new homes were in such communities. In the New England Division, on the other hand, the share was only 34.5 percent.

In the West South-Central Division, 73.1 percent of new homes started in 2021 had a community or homeowner’s association, followed by the South Atlantic Division at 71.3 percent, and the East North-Central Divisions at 54.9 percent. In the Pacific Division, the share was 52.1 percent, while in the West NorthCentral Division, it was 50.6 percent. In the East South-Central and Middle Atlantic Division 39.4 percent and 35.8 percent of new homes started in 2021 were within a community or homeowner’s association, respectively.

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GAIN FOR Custom Home Building

BY: ROBERT DIETZ

NAHB's analysis of Census Data from the Quarterly Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design survey indicates custom home building expanded during the third quarter of 2022 despite broader market weakness. There were 59,000 total custom building starts during the third quarter of the year. This marks a 5% increase compared to the third quarter of 2021 in terms of year-over-year change.

Over the last four quarters, custom housing starts totaled 207,000 units, a 9% gain from the prior four-quarter total. Custom construction likely benefitted from improved supply chains, a reduction in the growth rate

of the cost of building materials and a stock market rally that helped the higher end of the market.

After market share declines due to a rise in spec building, the market share for custom homes has increased post-covid. As measured on a one-year moving average, the market share of custom home building, in terms of total single-family starts, increased to 19%. This is down from a cycle high of 31.5% set during the second quarter of 2009. However, it is worth noting that this submarket tends to gain market share during periods of housing market weakness as it is relatively more stable with respect to demand and less interest-rate sensitive.

Note that this definition of custom home building does not include homes intended for sale, so the analysis in this post uses a narrow definition of the sector. It represents home construction undertaken on a contract basis for which the builder does not hold tax basis in the structure during construction. Typically, the owner already owns the building lot.

U.S. ENTERS A Macroeconomic Maze in 2023

BY: ROBERT DIETZ

Downshifting its pace of tightening of monetary policy, the Federal Reserve raised the federal funds target rate by 50 basis points, increasing that target to an upper bound of 4.5%. This marked a relatively smaller increase after four consecutive 75 basis point hikes. The Fed is likely to continue raising rates (50 to 75 basis points) in 2023, moving mortgage rates higher than they are today. However, the end of the rate tightening cycle now appears to be in view.

That said, the Fed will maintain these newly set elevated rates for the remainder of 2023. Then it is likely to begin easing in 2024, but no sooner than that. This means mortgage rates are likely to move higher from today’s 6.4% range before peaking in mid-2023, then ultimately fall back and lead to a housing rebound for 2024.

The Fed’s downshift comes after inflation data showed some slowing. During the past 12 months, the CPI rose by 7.1% in November, following a 7.7% increase in October. The “core” CPI increased by 6.0% over the past 12 months, following a 6.3% increase in October. This moves the data in the right direction but is still far from the Fed’s rough 2% target. Indeed, the food index rose by 10.6% and the energy index climbed by 13.1% over the past 12 months.

So, while the rate of growth for inflation is slowing, elevated year-overyear growth rates combined with ongoing tight labor market conditions mean the Fed will continue to raise rates. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 263,000 in November, following a gain of 284,000 in October. Although a cooler labor market will help ease inflation, it will also hinder housing demand.

This is the macroeconomic maze that must be navigated in 2023. The economy will be slowing, but the Fed will maintain higher interest rates until it can see firm evidence of sustained declines for inflation. This means that the first half of the year will be tough for housing demand. But as the easing cycle comes into view — perhaps with the assistance of a mild recession — rates will fall back on a sustained basis and the housing market will rebound.

PATIOS CONTINUE TO SUBSTITUTE for Decks on New Homes

BY: PAUL EMRATH

As a previous post has shown, the share of new homes with patios increased for the sixth year in a row in 2021, to a post-2004 high of 63.0 percent At the same time, the share with decks was trending in the opposite direction, declining for the fifth year in a row to a post-2004 low. Of the roughly 1.1 million single-family homes started in 2021, only 17.5 percent included decks, according to NAHB tabulation of data from the Survey of Construction (SOC, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau and partially funded by HUD). As noted above, this is the lowest the new home deck percentage has been since the 2005 re-design of the SOC and indicates that, over time, patios and decks have functioned as substitutes for each other.

The 2021 SOC data also indicate that decks and patios tend to function as substitutes for each other geographically. Across the nine Census divisions, the correlation between the percentages of new homes with decks and patios was -.81. The share of new homes with decks was at its lowest in the West South Central and South Atlantic divisions (7 and 13 percent, respectively), the same two divisions where the share of new homes with patios was at its highest (over 70 percent). Decks on new homes nevertheless remain relatively popular in certain parts of the country. For example, over 60 percent of new homes in New England came with decks in 2021, followed by 47 percent in the West North Central and 41 percent in the Middle Atlantic. The New England and Middle Atlantic divisions are also the two divisions where patios on new homes are least common. The West North Central, however, stands out as the one division where the shares of new homes with decks and patios are both reasonably high (around 45 percent), providing the best evidence that the negative correlation between decks and patios, while quite strong at -.81, is not perfect.

The SOC data provide information about the number of new homes with decks, but not much detail beyond that. However, considerable information about the type of decks on new homes is available from the Annual Builder Practices Survey (BPS) conducted by Home Innovation Research Labs.

For the U.S. as a whole, the 2022 BPS report (based on homes built in 2021) shows that the average size of a deck on a new single-family home is 296 square feet. Across Census divisions, the average deck size ranges from a low of about 253 square feet in the West North Central and South Atlantic divisions to 456 square feet in the West South Central. The latest BPS also shows that composite (a mixture of usually recycled wood fibers and plastic) has moved ahead of treated wood as the material used most often in new home decks.

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MANAGEMENT: The North Coast Building Industry Association (NCBIA) shall be deemed Event Management and shall have all rights thereto assigned. (From here on the North Coast Building Industry Association will be referred to as NCBIA).

CHARACTER OF EXHIBITS: NCBIA reserves the right to approve all exhibits. The exhibits and the distribution of promotional material shall be limited to the confines of the Exhibitor’s space. Under no circumstances shall any Exhibitor be permitted to attract attention to his/her exhibit in such a way as to distract or interfere with the other exhibitors.

REGISTRATION: Exhibitors and their employees at the Event should wear a registration badge and/or tag for proper identification.

SET UP/REMOVAL OF EXHIBITS: All exhibits must be placed and ready at the opening of the show and no movement of exhibits will be permitted until after the close of the show. Exhibits must remain intact until after closing of the show and be removed within such time as may be specified by the NCBIA. Strict compliance with move in and move out times is mandatory. A fine for late move in and/or early move out will be assessed at the discretion of the NCBIA.

RAFFLES: Exhibitors are encouraged to conduct games, lotteries and/or similar activities to increase patron participation, so long as it does not interfere with the other exhibitors.

CARE OF EXHIBITS/AISLES: Aisles must be kept clear at all times. Seating for buyers must be confined within the exhibitor’s space. Exhibitors are requested at all times to cooperate with the NCBIA in maintaining all exhibits in appropriate condition.

*In the event that the Exhibitor does not exhibit as provided herein or fails to comply in any respect with the terms of this agreement, the NCBIA management shall have the right without notice to the Exhibitor, to license the use of said space to any other company, enterprise, person or persons and the Exhibitor agrees to pay any deficiency, loss and/or damage sustained by the NCBIA as a consequence of such failure to occupy space as provided in this agreement. In addition, it is agreed that should the NCBIA be unable to license the use of said space as herein provided, it shall have the right to occupy said space for its own purposes without prejudice to its rights against Exhibitor pursuant to this agreement, including but not limited to the payment of a license fee.

*Exhibitor will not sub license any part of the space herein provided for without the express written consent of the NCBIA. In the event the exhibit premises are destroyed or rendered unavailable for any reason whatsoever (whether before or during the scheduled exhibition), the rights of the Exhibitor under this agreement shall be limited to a pro-rated refund of the amount paid for the space licensed.

DIRECT SALES: All direct sales vendors must make the payment for their space in full at the time of registration.

REFRESHMENTS: No sample food and/or beverage products may be distributed by exhibitors except upon written authorization of the NCBIA.

COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: Exhibitors must comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations and rules that may be in force during the exhibit.

INSURANCE: Exhibitors who desire insurance on their exhibits must procure same at their own expense. The NCBIA will not be responsible for any losses incurred by the Exhibitor or its employees because of theft, damage or for any cause whatsoever nor to any property of employee(s) or Exhibitor(s) while en route to or from exhibit. The Exhibitor agrees to make no claim for any reason whatsoever, including negligence, against the NCBIA or NCBIA management, its agents or employees while in the show quarters. Exhibitor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the NCBIA against any loss, damage or expense (including reasonable attorney’s fees) act or omission of Exhibitor or its agents connected in any way with its exhibits.

DECORATIONS, SIGNS, ETC: All equipment in conjunction with the exhibit must be provided by the Exhibitor. However, only the sign of the firm covered by the Exhibitor’s agreement may be placed in the booth or upon printed list of exhibitors or program. All decorations must conform to fire regulations. No exhibit is permitted that is more than eight feet high, or that obstructs other exhibits due to its design or size or that presents a safety hazard to other exhibitors and/or attendees.

PAYMENT DEFAULT: A service charge of 15% per month is applicable on all balances after 30 days. In the event any unpaid amount is placed for collection, client and/or agent agree to pay all collection costs, including reasonable attorney’s fees.

REFUND POLICY: A partial refund will only be given with a minimum of 45 days notice prior to the event. The NCBIA retains the right to use their own discretion when deeming the reason for refund as a viable one to determine whether refund shall be granted.

*The NCBIA shall have the right to make such rules and regulations in connection with the Exhibition as it may deem proper and may amend them at any time, and the NCBIA shall have the full power in the matter of interpretation and enforcement thereof. The rules and regulations heretofore referred to are printed on this agreement and are incorporated herein by reference. Exhibitor agrees to abide by said rules and regulations.

*It is agreed that this instrument is a license, and not a lease, and that no leasehold or tenancy is intended to be or shall be created hereby.

*This agreement cannot be varied, modified or canceled by the Exhibitor without the express written consent of the NCBIA.

*IN WITNESS THEREOF, the Exhibitor has caused this application and agreement to be executed by authorized representative.

NAHB Member

The North Coast Building Industry Association provides members an abundance of ways to achieve professional development and generate recognition. The 2022 Marketing Guide was developed to help you plan your involvement and budget for 2022. Lock in pricing now as it is subject to change. All opportunities featured are accompanied by descriptions to give you a better understanding of the events. Each marketing opportunity not only includes an investment amount, but also the recognition you can expect in return.

Getting the most of your membership also means getting involved. We invite you to consider joining a committee or volunteering during events. This will lead you to that pivotal next step of building relationships and subsequently gaining more business. Please look over the choices in this packet. For sponsorship and participation opportunities, mark your choices in this guide and return a copy, along with the completed selection sheet to the NCBIA. We are here to help you determine what works best for you and your organization.

Call us any time at (440) 934-1090 Let’s Build a GREAT Year TOGETHER!

Use these color-coded stars to quickly find the best marketing options for your business!

If your business focuses on serving other members, look for the GREEN stars on the following pages.

Or if your business is geared more towards selling to consumers, look for the best marketing opportunities to reach consumers, marked with a RED star!

If you’d like help putting together a marketing plan for your business, please contact Maria Sabala at maria.sabala.ncbia@gmail.com or (440) 382-1799 and I’d be happy to help!

Clambake - October 1, 2022

Includes: 8 dinner tickets, recognition at event; recognition in BUILDER newsletter; Listing on program/placemat; Banner (you provide) to hang at the front of the venue; and your company name/logo on the registration form

o R Raffle Board Sponsors (2 available) $249

Includes: Your company name on each and every reverse raffle ticket sold from either the $5.00 board or the $10.00 board at the event.

o Patron Sponsors $99

Includes: Listing on event program/placemat

o Chinese Raffle

Yes...I will provide a basket for the Chinese Basket Raffle.

NOTE: NCBIA will create a basket for you for only $100.00...

o Yes...please bill me for this.

Monthly BUILDER Newsletter

A NEW ISSUE EVERY MONTH ONLINE AT www.ncbia.com AND EMAILED TO EVERY INBOX

BACK COVER

o 4 issues per year $600 per issue

o 8 issues per year $470 per issue

o 12 issues per year $340 per issue

INSIDE FRONT COVER

o 4 issues per year $550 per issue

o 8 issues per year $445 per issue

o 12 issues per year $315 per issue

INSIDE BACK COVER

o 4 issues per year $520 per issue

o 8 issues per year $405 per issue

o 12 issues per year $290 per issue

FULL PAGE

o 4 issues per year $465 per issue

o 8 issues per year $360 per issue

o 12 issues per year $260 per issue

1/2 PAGE

o 4 issues per year $300 per issue o 8 issues per year $250 per issue o 12 issues per year $175 per issue

1/4 PAGE

o 4 issues per year $160 per issue o 8 issues per year $140 per issue o 12 issues per year $110 per issue

BUSINESS CARD (1/8 PAGE) o 4 issues per year $110 per issue o 8 issues per year $100 per issue o 12 issues per year $85 per issue

NCBIA Marketing Guide

VIRTUAL PARADE OF HOMES - Sponsorships (can be PRO-Rated)

o Grand Sponsor.............................................................................................................$1000

Includes company logo featured prominently on the landing page of the Parade of Homes site; a rotating slide on the home page at www.ncbia.com with a link to your company website; your company logo/name featured in all marketing efforts; an ad placement each week in the NCBIA e-News Update; recognition in the NCBIA BUILDER Newsletter Magazine and more.

o Home Sponsor

Includes company logo/name featured on the landing page of the Parade of Homes site; your company logo/name featured in all marketing efforts; recognition in the NCBIA BUILDER Newsletter Magazine and more.

$500

o Sustaining Sponsor $225

Includes company name featured on the landing page of the Parade of Homes site; your company name featured in selected marketing efforts; recognition in the NCBIA BUILDER Newsletter Magazine and more.

o Patron Sponsor..............................................................................................................

Includes company name featured on the landing page of the Parade of Homes site; recognition in NCBIA BUILDER newsletter Magazine and more.

Keeping up on the times, today’s consumers know what they want and use the internet to find what they are looking for.

$150

Leverage your visibility with the NCBIA Virtual Parade of Homes. Your homes and/or remodeling projects will be open 24/7 on a mobile device or computer. You will have a qualified prospect when they come to visit or call you for an appointment.

This marketing opportunity is widely publicized digital, print and at events.

Business card

H: 2.0 in W: 3.195 in

*Refer to page 3 for Builder Newsletter pricing and page 4 for Membership Directory & Consumer Guide pricing

2022

MARKETING GUIDE

Advertising Spec Sheet

Quarter page

H: 5.25 in W: 3.195 in

Half page H: 5.25 in W: 8.0 in

Full page (no bleed) H: 10.5 in W: 8.0 in

Full page (with bleed) H: 11.0 in W: 8.5 in

Two-page spread (no bleed) H: 10.5 in W: 16.0 in

Two-page spread (with bleed) H: 11.0 in W: 17.0 in

North Coast Building Industry Association, 5201 Waterford Dr., Sheffield Village, OH 44035 (440) 934-1090

General Membership Meetings

o March 16, 2022..............................$250 o June 24, 2022 Cookout..................$250 o October 19, 2022............................$250 ($225 each if you sponsor all three for the year!)

Golf Classic

o Tournament Sponsors $2,000 o Hole-in-One Sponsor ..$TBD o Golf Cart Sponsor..............................$1,250 o BBQ Sponsors ...$500 o Scorecard Sponsor ...$500 o Breakfast Sponsor ...$300 o Photo Sponsorship ...$300 o Raffle Sponsor ...$250 o Skill Prize Sponsors ...$250 o “Pink” Ball Sponsor ...$250 o On-Course Sponsors ...$150 Clambake

o Event Sponsors ...$625 o Raffle Board Sponsors ...$249 o Patron Sponsors ...$99 o Chinese Raffle Basket ...$100 Member Mixer Social Events o Member Mixer Social Event Sponsor...$150 TOUCH Program

Monthly BUILDER Newsletter

BACK COVER

o 4 issues per year $600 per issue o 8 issues per year $470 per issue o 12 issues per year $340 per issue

INSIDE FRONT COVER

o 4 issues per year $550 per issue o 8 issues per year $445 per issue o 12 issues per year $315 per issue

INSIDE BACK COVER

o 4 issues per year $520 per issue o 8 issues per year $405 per issue o 12 issues per year $290 per issue

FULL PAGE

o 4 issues per year $465 per issue o 8 issues per year $360 per issue o 12 issues per year $260 per issue

1/2 PAGE

o 4 issues per year $300 per issue o 8 issues per year $250 per issue o 12 issues per year $175 per issue

1/4 PAGE o 4 issues per year $160 per issue o 8 issues per year $140 per issue o 12 issues per year $110 per issue

BUSINESS CARD (1/8 PAGE) o 4 issues per year $110 per issue o 8 issues per year $100 per issue o 12 issues per year $85 per issue

CHOOSE MONTH(S) FOR YOUR AD(S)

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NAHB, OTHER TRADE GROUPS Urge Congress to Act on TransformerShortages

NAHB , along with five other building and utility trade groups, recently sent a joint letter to leaders of the House and Senate appropriations committees urging Congress to allocate $1 billion to address the growing supply-chain crisis for electric distribution transformers.

The letter stated that "throughout 2022, the electric sector and representatives from residential and commercial building sectors have been calling attention to the unprecedented supply-chain challenges both industries have been facing in procuring equipment used to maintain and grow the electric grid."

Electric utilities continue to have significant problems in procuring distribution transformers needed to provide reliable electric service and restore power following severe storms and natural disasters.

The trade groups noted that in housing construction, this is further exacerbating the ability of home builders to address the housing affordability crisis facing our nation.

NAHB has taken the lead in sounding the alarm since late last year that construction and electrification projects are being deferred or cancelled due to the inability to procure distribution transformer across all segments of the electric industry.

The trade groups informed lawmakers that orders for transformers that previously took two to four months to fill are now taking on average over a year. To address labor and material shortages focused specifically on the production of distribution transformers, Congress is being urged to use its authority under the Defense Production Act to expedite production of depleted stockpiles.

Other groups signing the letter along with NAHB were the American Public Power Association, Associated General Contractors of America, Edison Electric Institute, Leading Builders of America and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.

NAHB Members: Take Action Today

Reach out today to urge your members of Congress to support the implementation of the Defense Production Act to specifically address the supply chain crisis for electric distribution transformers. Follow this link to connect with NAHB's grassroots tool that will automatically send a letter to your members of Congress on your behalf.

Act now.

CONTACT: Alex Strong astrong@nahb.org (202) 266-8279

November 18, 2022 The Honorable Patrick Leahy Chair, Senate Committee on Appropriations Room S-128, The Capitol Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Richard Shelby Vice Chair, Senate Committee on Appropriations Room S-128, The Capitol Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Rosa DeLauro Chair, House Committee on Appropriations H-307, The Capitol Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Kay Granger Ranking Member, House Committee on Appropriations 1036 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Dear Chairman Leahy, Vice Chair Shelby, Chairwoman DeLauro, and Ranking Member Granger: On behalf of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), American Public Power Association (APPA), Edison Electric Institute (EEI), National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Leading Builders of America (LBA), and Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), we urge you to appropriate $1 billion this year for implementation of the Defense Production Act (DPA) to specifically address the supply chain crisis for electric distribution transformers. Throughout 2022, the electric sector and representatives from residential and commercial building sectors have been calling attention to the unprecedented supply chain challenges both industries have been facing in procuring equipment used to maintain and grow the electric grid. Specifically, electric utilities continue to have significant problems in procuring basic equipment – particularly distribution transformers – needed to operate the grid, provide reliable electric service, and restore power following severe storms and natural disasters. In housing construction, this is further exacerbating their ability to address the housing affordability crisis facing our nation. Due to the threats to reliability, the Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC), a partnership between the electric sector and the federal government aimed at combatting threats to critical infrastructure, established an industry “Tiger Team” to examine the supply chain crisis. Through this process, the electric industry has been able to report and confirm what individual utilities and the housing industry have been saying since late last year: that construction and electrification projects are now being deferred or canceled and that they are concerned about their ability to adequately respond to major storms due to depleted stockpiles. The Tiger Team ultimately found that current transformer production is not meeting demand and that demand is expected to continue to increase in the coming years. Between 2020 and 2022, average lead times to procure distribution transformers across all segments of the electric industry and voltage classes rose 443 percent. The same orders that previously took two to four months to fill are now taking on average over a year. This is a serious threat to reliability. Among the Tiger Team’s initial considerations for the federal government to address are labor shortages and material availability, which were identified as the most immediate short-term barrier to more manufacturing output. Additional long-term recommendations include building manufacturing capacity to support long-term demand and investing in domestic production of grain oriented electrical steel (GOES), a key transformer component. Usage of DPA authorities to address labor and material shortages, focused specifically on the production of distribution transformers, is the most immediate way we can address this growing crisis. The upcoming work period is a critical opportunity to appropriate funds needed to help address these problems before the end of this year. Thank you for your time and consideration of this issue. We welcome the opportunity to discuss this further with you and your team.

Jim

Matheson National Rural Electric Cooperative Association

Joy Ditto American Public Power Association

Tom Kuhn Edison Electric Institute

Ken

Gear Leading Builders of America

Gerald M. Howard National Association of Home Builders of the United States

Stephen

E. Sandherr Associated General Contractors of America

Sincerely,

Ed Machovina, Alexis Concrete Enterprises, Inc.

Joe Novosielski, Blades of Grass

Scott Kubit, Bob Schmitt Homes, Inc.

John Blakeslee, Blakeslee Excavating, Inc.

Jerry Caruso, Caruso Cabinets

Matt Herb, Fidelity National Title

Tim Gossman, Fifth Third Bank

Chris Bartish, First Federal Lakewood

Dave Meadows, First Federal Lakewood

Kevin Henceroth, Henceroth Construction, LLC

David Ritchey, Hercules Fire Protection & Plumbing

Sean Smith, MPW Construction Services

Beth Fritz, Norwalk Concrete Industries

James Sturgill, Sturgill’s Drywall, Inc.

Theresa Riddell, The Nelson Agency

D. Mark Clement, Weathertight Construction, Inc.

Greg Zimmerman, Zimmerman Remodeling & Construction, LLC

Keith Oberg, K. Hovnanian Homes

Joe Work, Mr. Level

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Bob Yost ........................ Dale Yost Construction .............................. 680.75

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SUPER SPIKE (250-499 SPIKE CREDITS)

Terry Bennett Bennett Builders & Remodelers 302.25

Jack Kousma ................ Kousma Insulation ..................................... 287.50

Chris Majzun Jr. .......... Majzun Construction Co............................ 268.00

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Sara Majzun Majzun Construction Co. 227.50

Bill Perritt Perritt Building Co 225.50

Bucky Kopf Kopf Construction Corp. 204.50

Jeff Hensley .................. Lake Star Building & Remodeling............ 182.25

Randy K. Strauss ......... Strauss Construction .................................. 179.50

Tom Lahetta Tom Lahetta Builders 167.50

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Dave Linna Sr. Linna Homes & Remodeling 137.50

Jason Scott North Star Builders 125.00

Thomas Caruso ............ Caruso Cabinets .......................................... 115.25

Patrick Shenigo ............ ShenCon Construction, LLC ..................... 107.50

Chris Majzun Sr. Majzun Construction Co 106.50

Tom Sear Ryan Homes 102.25

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Chris Mead ................... Maloney & Novotny, LLC ......................... 77.50

Aaron Kalizewski Grande Maison Construction 69.50

Tim Conrad Graves Lumber 67.00

Ray Allen Thom Thom Concrete 59.50

Jeremy Vorndran 84 Lumber 57.50

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Liz Schneider ............... Dollar Bank .................................................. 47.50

Steve Schafer Schafer Development 30.50

John Daly Network Land Title 26.50

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Ken Cassell ................... Cassell Construction................................... 13.50

John Toth ...................... Floor Coverings International ................... 13.00

John Blakeslee Blakeslee Excavating, Inc 11.00

Dave LeHotan All Construction Services 10.50

Mike Warden Huntington 10.00

Ashley Oates Cambria 9.50

Mike Chambers ........... Charles, Morgan & Company ................... 9.50

Mark McClaine ............ 84 Lumber .................................................... 9.00

Steve Fleming Shamrock Development 9.00

Scott Kosman Lakeland Glass 7.50

Tim Hinkle Green Quest Homes 6.50

Lindsay Yost Bott Dale Yost Construction 6.00

Jim Tipple Maranatha Homes 6.00

Our SPIKES are Our FOUNDATION

Call for Entries

Why Enter?

◊

Circle of Excellence celebrates the top projects completed by the builders, remodelers, and associates of the North Coast Building Industry Association (NCBIA). ◊ Winning a Circle of Excellence award allows your company to advertise to consumers as an “awardwinning” company.

Eligibility

◊ The candidate must be a NCBIA member in good standing. ◊ Entry must have been created, produced, or marketed between November 1, 2021and October 31, 2022.

Entry Preparation

◊ Complete entry must be received by the NCBIA no later than December 15, 2022. There will be no exceptions to entry deadline. ◊ Entry may be submitted via email with one attachment of required items, or in a binder delivered to the NCBIA ◊ Payment of the entry fee must accompany entry. ◊ Each entry must be sent separately, clearly marked with what category it is for and who is submitting it.

AWARD CATEGORIES

BUILDER OF THE YEAR

Entry Fee: $75 Entry Requirements: ◊ Candidate must be a full-time builder. ◊ Please submit a paragraph explaining why you (or the person you are nominating) deserves this award. Community Involvement: ◊ Provide a list of community events that your company was involved in. Customer Service: ◊ Provide two testimonials from homeowners whose homes you have completed within the contest time frame.

Marketing: ◊ Provide a set of plans (front elevation & plans) without identifying your company name or location of home. ◊ Submit photos of front elevation, kitchen, master suite and one room of choice. ◊ Include an explanation of why this is your most impressive project during this time frame.

REMODELER OF THE YEAR

Entry Fee: $75

Entry Requirements:

◊ Please submit a paragraph explaining why you (or the person you are nominating) deserves this award.

Community Involvement:

◊ Provide a list of community events that your company was involved in.

Customer Service:

◊ Provide two testimonials from homeowners or business owners whose projects you have completed within the contest time frame.

Marketing:

◊ Submit four photos (before and after) of your most impressive project.

◊ Include an explanation of why this is your most impressive project during this time frame.

ASSOCIATE OF THE YEAR

Entry Fee: $75

Entry Requirements:

◊ Candidate must be a member in good standing of the NCBIA.

◊ Please submit a paragraph explaining why you (or the person you are nominating) deserves this award.

NCBIA Involvement:

◊ List committee(s) on which you have served.

◊ List special events with which you were involved.

Community Involvement:

◊ Provide a list of community events that your company was involved in.

Marketing:

◊ Provide 2 testimonials from customers.

SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR

Entry Fee: $75 per entry

Entry Requirements:

◊ Please submit a paragraph explaining why you (or the person you are nominating) deserves this award.

Email judie@ncbia.com to submit your Nomination

TRADE OF THE YEAR

Entry Fee: $75 per entry

Entry Requirements:

◊ Please submit a paragraph explaining why you (or the person you are nominating) deserves this award.

Email judie@ncbia.com to submit your Nomination

Entry Fee: $75 per entry

Entry Requirements:

AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR

◊ Please submit a paragraph explaining why you (or the person you are nominating) deserves this award.

Email judie@ncbia.com to submit your Nomination

BEST PRODUCTION HOME

Best Single-Family Product Design

Under 2,000 square feet 2,001-3,000 square feet 3,001-4,000 square feet Over 4,000 square feet

Entry Fee: $75 per entry

Entry Requirements:

◊ Submit one copy of the plan.

Best Condo/Cluster Product Design

Under2,000 square feet 2,001-3,000square feet 3,001-4,000square feet Over 4,000 square feet

◊ Submit color photo of each: exterior, main living area, master suite, kitchen, and rooms/area of your

choice.

◊ Brief description of the project.

Entry Fee: $75 per entry

Entry Requirements:

◊ Submit one copy of the plan.

BEST CUSTOM HOME

◊ Submit color photo of each: exterior, main living area, master suite, kitchen, and rooms/area of your choice.

◊ Brief description of the project.

Best Single-Family Custom Home

Under 2,000 square feet 2,001-3,000 square feet 3,001-4,000 square feet Over 4,000 square feet

BEST LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Categories:

◊ Best Residential Landscape

◊ Best Commercial Landscape

Entry Fee: $75 per entry

Entry Requirements:

◊ Submit before and after photo(s).

◊ Brief description of the project.

BEST COMMUNITY

Categories:

◊

Best Single-Family Community

◊ Best Cluster/Condo Community

Entry Fee: $75 per entry

Entry Requirements:

◊ Submit description of community.

◊ Submit plat.

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN NEW HOME SALES

Categories:

Bronze Award $1,000,000-$2,000,000

Silver Award $2,000,001-$5,000,000

Gold Award $5,000,001-$10,000,000

Platinum Award $10,000,001 and over

Entry Fee: $75 per entry

Entry Requirements:

◊Must be a salesperson representing a builder.

◊Must be new home construction sales.

◊ Total volume closed transactions between November 1, 2021 and October 31, 2022.

◊All entry forms must be validated by the builder with list of transaction, total volume of transaction and date transaction closed.

BEST SUPERINTENDENT/PRODUCTION MANAGER

Entry Fee $75

◊Describe the primary responsibilities of the nominated person.

◊Explain why this person should be recognized.

Builder Categories

BEST MARKETING

Associate Categories

Best Marketing Piece (online or printAd, Brochure, Flyer, Newsletter)

Best Website

Entry Fee: $75 per entry

Entry Requirements:

◊Submit copy of marketing piece

Best Marketing Piece (online or printAd, Brochure, Flyer, Newsletter)

Best Website

BEST KITCHEN REMODEL

Entry Fee: $75 per entry

Entry Requirements:

◊Submit before and after photo(s).

◊Brief description of the project.

Under $50,000

$50,001 - $100,000

Over $100,000

Entry Fee: $75 per entry

Entry Requirements:

BEST BATHROOM REMODEL

◊ Submit before and after photo(s).

◊ Brief description of the project.

Under $25,000

$25,001 - $50,000

Over $50,000

BEST BASEMENT REMODEL

Entry Fee: $75 per entry

Entry Requirements:

◊ Submit before and after photo(s).

◊ Brief description of the project.

Under $50,000 $50,001 - $100,000 Over $100,000

Entry Fee: $75 per entry

Entry Requirements:

◊ Submit before and after photo(s).

◊ Brief description of the project.

Under $50,000 $50,001 - $100,000 Over $100,000

BEST ADDITION

BEST COMMERCIAL BUILD

Entry Fee: $75 per entry

Entry Requirements: plan.

◊ Submit one copy of the

◊ Submit color photo of each: exterior & up to 4 interior photos.

◊ Brief description of the project.

Under 3,000 square feet

Over 3,000 square feet

BEST COMMERCIAL REMODEL

Entry Fee: $75 per entry

Entry Requirements:

◊ Submit before and after photos.

◊ Brief description of the project.

Under $150,000

Over $150,000

3,001-4,000 square feet

2,001-3,000 square feet

3,001-4,000 square feet

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN NEW HOME SALES

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Bronze Award $1,000,000-$2,000,000 □ Silver Award $2,000,001-$5,000,000 □ Gold Award $5,000,001-$10,000,000 □ Platinum Award $10,000,001 and over

BEST ADVERTISEMENT

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BUILDER CATEGORIES □ Best Marketing Piece (Ad, Brochure, Flyer, Newsletter) □ Best Website

BEST ADVERTISEMENT

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ASSOCIATE CATEGORIES □ Best Marketing Piece (Ad, Brochure, Flyer, Newsletter) □ Best Website

BEST KITCHEN REMODEL □

Under $50,000 □ $50,001 - $100,000 □ Over $100,000

BEST BATHROOM REMODEL □

Under $25,000 □ $25,001 - $50,000 □ Over $50,000

BEST BASEMENT REMODEL □

Under $50,000 □ $50,001 - $100,000 □ Over $100,000

BEST ADDITION □

Under $50,000 □ $50,001 - $100,000 □ Over $100,000

BEST COMMERCIAL BUILD □

Under 3,000 square feet □ Over 3,000 square feet

BEST COMMERCIAL REMODEL □

Under $150,000 □ Over $150,000 Company Name: Contact Person:

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Avis/Budget

Enjoy the change in seasons and plan your fall getaway with savings from your NAHB Avis and Budget Car Rental Savings Program. With the Pay Now feature, members can save up to 35% off base rates on every rental, plus receive additional offers like dollars off, a complimentary upgrade or a free weekend day.

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DELL

Dell can provide your members an on-site or virtual technology consultation from one of our trained Partner Outreach Managers for qualifying customers who will discuss your technology needs, make recommendations, and provide solutions to help bring your business to the cutting edge of technology.

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Client Education program for workers’ compensation

Sedgwick offers a comprehensive, webinar-based education program to current clients, covering a variety of topics within the workers’ compensation industry. These training webinars are free to member clients of Sedgwick.

Reportable payroll & true-up

Sedgwick’s workers’ compensation educational series is designed to familiarize yourself with Ohio’s workers’ compensation system and show you how to maximize your program.

Reportable payroll

Webinar topics include:

• Introduction to Ohio workers’ compensation

• Understanding your rate calculation

• Destination Excellence

How to report payroll and complete the true-up

• Seven steps to a successful workers’ compensation program

In defining payroll, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) generally follows the guidelines of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, as well as the Federal Unemployment Tax Authority (FUTA) in the businesses section.

• Cost containment strategies

Examples of reportable payroll

New topics coming in 2023 include:

• Return to work strategies

• Workers’ compensation strategies for the smaller business

Although employers may contact BWC at (800) OHIO-BWC (800.644.6292) and complete their true-up report over the phone, BWC anticipates high call volumes and long wait times. They strongly encourage employers to complete their true-up report online through their BWC e-account at www.bwc.ohio.gov. If you do not have an e-account, simply select the Create E-Account Link to begin. You will need your BWC policy number and/or Federal Tax Identification Number.

Sedgwick offers these educational programs once or twice monthly. The programs are designated for both private and public employers, private employers only or public employers only. Additionally, all sessions qualify for 1-hour of the 2-hour Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation safety training requirement for group and group retrospective-rated employers.

The more common types of reportable payroll include gross hourly wages and gross salaries less qualifying deductions for section 125 cafeteria plan benefits, sick pay and vacation pay, bonus payments, including stock given as a bonus, sales commission and tips. Contact BWC or go to www.bwc.ohio.gov, select For Employers/Compliance/ Reporting Payroll for a complete list of reportable payroll. You may also contact Sedgwick’s Rate Department at (800) 825-6755 with any questions.

Additional rebates

Additional rebates are available should an employer utilize their e-account through the BWC’s website. Eligible employers will qualify for a 1 percent Go Green premium rebate (up to $2,000 maximum) by filing electronically. To be eligible for the Go-Green Rebate, you must complete the true-up online and pay any balance at that time as well as opt in to invoice email notifications.

Sedgwick will be offering OSHA/PERRP Recordkeeping webinars. For questions or to register, please email sedgwickohriskservices@sedgwick.com

• OSHA Recordkeeping (private employers) will be offered: o January 11, 2023 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

True-up process

• PERRP Recordkeeping (public employers) will be offered: o January 11, 2023 – 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Deadlines

BWC provides workers’ compensation coverage based on estimated payroll. Therefore at the end of the policy year, BWC asks employers to report their actual payroll for the prior policy year and pay any shortage (or receive a refund for any overage) in premium. This process is called a true-up. If the true-up is not completed timely, the following may occur:

PRIVATE EMPLOYERS

• Recordkeeping Roundtable – Ask the experts (private and public employers) will be offered: o January 18, 2023 – 10:00 am to 11:00 am

• True-up report must be completed and payment received no later than August 13, 2021.

• Employer will not be eligible for prior year rebates and incentives

• Employer will be removed from current year programs

• Employer will become ineligible for programs the following year and will continue to remain ineligible for all future years until all past true-ups are completed.

PUBLIC EMPLOYERS

Sedgwick will be releasing their 2023 education program schedule in January. Look for future communications with the dates, times and topics for the 2023 series. If you have any questions, contact our Sedgwick program manager, Bob Nicoll at (330) 418-1824 or robert.nicoll@sedgwick.com

• True-up report must be completed and payment received no later than February 15, 2022.

Safety during the Holidays

Reportable payroll & true-up

The holidays are upon us! This is the time of year we spend with family and friends, do some shopping, decorate the house, cook meals, and hopefully, relaxing. It’s also the time of year where we may shift our focus away from safety. Remember, just because we are taking a break during the Holidays, doesn’t mean that safety will. In fact, with all the distractions the Holidays bring, it is more important than ever we maintain our focus on safety. In this month’s safety article, we will discuss safety tips when decorating and how to handle stress. Decorations are a great way to get into the holiday spirit but putting up those decorations may be hazardous.

Reportable payroll

A few tips to remember when decorating:

How to report payroll and complete the true-up

In defining payroll, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) generally follows the guidelines of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, as well as the Federal Unemployment Tax Authority (FUTA) in the businesses section.

• Before using a ladder, inspect it for any damage and ensure it is placed on a stable surface. Landscaped areas provide potentially unstable bases.

• When putting up outdoor lights, be sure they are identified for outdoor use. Do not use indoor lights outside.

Examples

of reportable payroll

• Do not use damaged or frayed extension cords. Inspect them for any damage and replace them if necessary.

• When you are using indoor/outdoor lighting, make sure there are no missing or broken bulbs.

Although employers may contact BWC at (800) OHIO-BWC (800.644.6292) and complete their true-up report over the phone, BWC anticipates high call volumes and long wait times. They strongly encourage employers to complete their true-up report online through their BWC e-account at www.bwc.ohio.gov. If you do not have an e-account, simply select the Create E-Account Link to begin. You will need your BWC policy number and/or Federal Tax Identification Number.

• When attaching lights to the house, use clips. Nails or staples may cause damage to the string of lights and be a potential hazard.

Additional rebates

• Indoor lights should be kept off the ground and away from high traffic areas to prevent breakage and accidental trips and falls.

The more common types of reportable payroll include gross hourly wages and gross salaries less qualifying deductions for section 125 cafeteria plan benefits, sick pay and vacation pay, bonus payments, including stock given as a bonus, sales commission and tips. Contact BWC or go to www.bwc.ohio.gov, select For Employers/Compliance/ Reporting Payroll for a complete list of reportable payroll. You may also contact Sedgwick’s Rate Department at (800) 825-6755 with any questions.

Additional rebates are available should an employer utilize their e-account through the BWC’s website. Eligible employers will qualify for a 1 percent Go Green premium rebate (up to $2,000 maximum) by filing electronically. To be eligible for the Go-Green Rebate, you must complete the true-up online and pay any balance at that time as well as opt in to invoice email notifications.

• Be sure to turn off lights when leaving the house or going to bed. Most home fires occur during the evening and at night.

• If you decide to use a live Christmas Tree, be sure to keep it watered. A dry tree has a much higher potential to catch fire. The holidays are meant to be a fun, enjoyable time with family and friends but sometimes stress can be overwhelming during this time. Here are some tips to help relieve some of that stress.

True-up process

BWC provides workers’ compensation coverage based on estimated payroll. Therefore at the end of the policy year, BWC asks employers to report their actual payroll for the prior policy year and pay any shortage (or receive a refund for any overage) in premium. This process is called a true-up. If the true-up is not completed timely, the following may occur:

Deadlines

• Plan Ahead – If you are hosting a meal, be sure to plan a menu. Having a predetermined list will make grocery shopping easier.

• Budget for the Season - Create a budget for meals and gifts and stick to it.

PRIVATE EMPLOYERS

• To-Do List – Create a To-Do list to keep you organized. Cross off those items so you feel a sense of accomplishment.

• Employer will not be eligible for prior year rebates and incentives

• True-up report must be completed and payment received no later than August 13, 2021.

• If family or friends offer to help, take advantage of it. This could be one less thing on your “To-Do” List.

• Employer will be removed from current year programs

• Employer will become ineligible for programs the following year and will continue to remain ineligible for all future years until all past true-ups are completed.

PUBLIC EMPLOYERS

• Maintain Healthy Habits – The holidays are a time to indulge but keep it in moderation. Limit the amount of food and beverages you consume. Exercise is a great way stress reliever and a great way to recharge your batteries.

• True-up report must be completed and payment received no later than February 15, 2022.

• Engage in activities that make you feel good: Reading a book, listening to music, taking a walk, or just having a conversation with family or friends.

Remember, don’t lose sight of what’s important. The Holidays should be an enjoyable time with family and friends and celebrating safely and stress-free is key to a successful Holiday Season. Finally, be sure you take control of the Holidays and don’t let the Holidays take control of you. If you have any questions, contact our Sedgwick program manager, Bob Nicoll at 330-418-1824 or robert.nicoll@sedgwick.com

LEGISLATIVE REVIEW

DECEMBER 15, 2022, REPORT #12 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

LEGISLATURE WRAPS UP 134TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY WITH FLURRY OF ACTIVITY

Early this morning, the House and Senate adjourned after a busy lame duck session. A new General Assembly (135th) will begin after the new year. In the final week, OHBA engaged or followed several items, including elevator licensing, mechanics lien law, and changes to LIHTC projects.

While OHBA had worked out a residential exemption for HB 107 Elevator licensing earlier in the process, OHBA was able to get an amendment exempting a final piece of accessibility equipment into the bill with a rare floor amendment before its passage on the final day of session. Amidst the flurry, some potential changes to the mechanics’ lien law were also proposed and brought to OHBA’s attention. With such a condensed time for review, it was unclear whether the changes were good, bad or indifferent, so OHBA expressed the need for more review and discussion in the next General Assembly on such a topic. The language did not move forward, so will have to be brought back up in the 135th GA.

Finally, in the very late/early morning hours of the last day of the GA, language impacting LIHTC projects was passed by both the House and Senate to be sent to the Governor. The language was not the language the industry had wanted but deals with how LIHTC projects are assessed by the county auditor. Additionally, the language prohibits LIHTC projects from also receiving historic tax credits.

With the very early morning wrap up today, OHBA is still reviewing the exact language of the issues described above, along with any other potential issues added in the waning hours of the General Assembly.

Please feel free to reach out to OHBA with any questions.

RCAC HOLDS FIRM ON ELECTRIC CODE CHANGES

During its meeting yesterday, the RCAC’s NEC recommendations were brought back up for discussion after the proponents requested another opportunity to request the adoption of the 2020 NEC without amendments. At its prior two meetings, the RCAC gave interested parties the opportunity to present their positions on adoption of the 2020 NEC. The committee, after review and analysis based on statutory considerations, sent its recommendations to the Board of Building Standards at its last meeting. Unhappy with the result, the proponents asked the BBS for another opportunity in front of the RCAC. Expecting new information, the Committee provided the groups time at yesterday’s meeting to present. After insisting the committee hadn’t taken proper consideration of the safety implications of not adopting the NEC without amendments, providing no new information, the proponents asked the RCAC to reconsider. The members of the RCAC all agreed proper review and analysis had been done, which resulted in several amendments based on cost, technical feasibility and safety considerations. After a heated discussion with the electrical industry, the RCAC remained firm in its decision and sent the 2020 NEC with amendments back to the BBS.

WILLOW GROVE SUPREME COURT OPINION

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled in favor of Willow Grove, the party OHBA submitted an amicus for in support jurisdiction last year. In its opinion, the Supreme court ruled the column heading in a township zoning-resolution schedule serves as more than a guidepost and must be read substantively because the heading uses specific terminology that is defined within the resolution. The entire opinion is found at the link below.

https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2022/2022-ohio-4364.pdf

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