Chalk Line Magazine March_April 2015 Issue

Chalk Line March/April 2015

MAGAZINE

It’s Home Show Time!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE ROII SELECT PROGRAM MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS REX AWARDS

Return On Industrial Insurance

R.O.I.I. Select

INNOVATIVE INSURANCE SOLUTIONS

®

BIAW Members: Did you know that you can purchase insurance products through the BIAW Building Industry Insurance Program at competitive rates?

Check out BiiP today.

As one of the oldest and largest retro groups in the state, the R.O.I.I.® program has returned over $400 million in retro refunds to participating construction-related companies.

R.O.I.I.® Select can help you lower your workers’ comp costs and build a better, safer company.

Make real change.

Call R.O.I.I.® Select Marketing Manager Lara Hastings at (360) 352-7800, ext.

171 or visit BIAW.com for more details on how you can apply.

BUILDING INDUSTRY INSURANCE PROGRAM —BiiP Products Offered l Builder’s l General l Builders

Risk

Liability

Warranty

Questions?

For more info about BiiP, contact Karen Hall at 800-228-4229 or visit: www.BIAW.com/BiiP_Overview.aspx

For more info about BiiP— scan this code.

How YOU can become a BiiP agent— scan this code.

111 21st AVENUE SW • OLYMPIA, WA 98501 (360) 352-7800 • BIAW.com

BIAW is not a licensed insurance broker or agent. In referring the user to an insurance company or licensed agent, BIAW is not selling insurance or providing coverage advice or counsel relative to coverage. BIAW does not solicit, take, or process insurance applications, nor does it negotiate or execute insurance contracts.

For policy questions, or to obtain insurance, please contact a licensed member agent or broker. BIAW is paid an advertising fee by the participating insurers.

CONTENT FEATURE

Page 4

MESSAGE FROM THE 2015 PRESIDENT Page 6

HOUSING SUMMIT

PAGE 8-9 MEMBER SUCCESS

Page 7

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Interviews with OMB Members finding success through taking advantage of OMB benefits.

Page 10

Cover photo: The 2014 OMB BIG Home & Garden Show held at St. Martin’s University-Marcus Pavilion.

Page 11

LATEST GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS ISSUES INTERVIEW WITH OLYMPIA’S NEW BUILDING OFFICIAL Page 12

Chalk Line March/April 2015

6

2015 HOME SHOW LINE UP

NEW/RENEWING MEMBERS Page 14

R.O.I.I.® SELECT PROGRAM

13

REX AWARDS

Interested in sharing your expertise, opinions or comments with Chalk Line readers?

Please contact Angela White at angela@omb.org or (360) 754-0912 to discuss the opportunity to write content for Chalk Line.

Looking Ahead-Meetings and Events March 4 at 6:00 pm-Grays Harbor Chapter GH Wine Sellars in Aberdeen March 10 at 4:00 pm-Executive Committee Olympia Master Builders Office March 10 at 4:30 pm-Board of Directors Olympia Master Builders Office March 13 at 7:30 am-Coffee Connection TBA March 13 at 9:00 am-Lewis County Home & Remodel Show Vendor Move In Sunbird Shopping Center March 14 and 15 at 10:00 am-Lewis County Home & Remodel Show Sunbird Shopping Center March 17 at 4:00 pm-Remodelers Council Meeting Olympia Master Builders Office March 17 at 5:30 pm-Mason County Chapter The Royal Shanghi in Shelton March 18 at 6:00 pm-Lewis County Chapter Ramblin Jacks Ribeye in Napavine March 19 at 11:30 am-General Membership Lunch Rivers Edge in Tumwater

March 24 at 4:00 pm-Associates Council Meeting Olympia Master Builders Office March 25 at 8:00 am-Housing Summit Lacey Community Center March 26 at 4:00 pm-Government Affairs Committee Meeting Olympia Master Builders Office March 27 at 4:00 pm-Auction Committee Meeting Olympia Master Builders Office March 30 at 4:00 pm-Membership Committee Meeting Olympia Master Builders Office April 1 at 6:00 pm-Grays Harbor Chapter GH Wine Sellars in Aberdeen

April 16 at 11:30 am-General Membership Lunch Rivers Edge in Tumwater April 17 at 7:00 am-BIG Home & Garden Show Vendor Move In St Martin’s University Marcus Pavilion April 18 and 19 at 10:00 am-BIG Home & Garden Show St Martin’s University Marcus Pavilion April 21 at 4:00 pm-Remodelers Council Meeting Olympia Master Builders Office April 21 at 5:30 pm-Mason County Chapter TBA

April 7 at 4:00 pm-Executive Committee Olympia Master Builders Office

April 23 at 4:00 pm-Government Affairs Committee Meeting Olympia Master Builders Office

April 7 at 4:30 pm-Board of Directors Olympia Master Builders Office

April 27 at 4:00 pm-Membership Committee Meeting Olympia Master Builders Office

April 10 at 4:00 pm-Beer with a Builder TBA April 15 at 6:00 pm-Lewis County Chapter Ramblin Jacks Ribeye in Napavine

April 28 at 4:00 pm-Associates Council Meeting Olympia Master Builders Office Meetings and Events are subject to change.

For more details on these upcoming OMB events, go to www.omb.org.

Chalk Line • 3

FROM THE

2015 President Good Timing to Grow Membership

Mike Auderer PRESIDENT

G

ood news! All the statistics are slating 2015 to be a better year for the housing industry!

Consumer confidence is slowly coming back. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is predicting a 29.3% increase in new home sales and a 3% gain in residential remodeling. I like it when I talk with other industry people and they are actually seeing these improvements locally. I’m stoked!

Here at Olympia Master Builders (OMB) we need to take advantage of the upward trend and use it to grow our membership so we can continue providing benefits to industry professionals. Last month I touched on a few of the reasons why I am a member.

This month I am going to go into more depth. I also encourage you to check out page 8-9 and read what other OMB members

4 • Chalk Line

personally get from membership. It’s different but equally important for everybody.

advantage of the Return of Industrial Insurance Select Program. If you haven’t looked at this program in a while you’re missing the boat. The ROII Select Program can help you lower your L & I costs, build a safe business and most years you get a great refund. What’s not to like?

For new and seasoned members, OMB is a great place to get business advice and direct feedback from other business owners.

I think of this as the “business social” part of my membership. OMB provides I am also a huge fan of our me with a network of people political action committee, where I can The get answers “Personally, at Olympia Affordable to business Housing Construction, I take questions. advantage of the Return Council This is (TAHC) of Industrial Insurance important and our Select Program. If you to me. That’s government haven’t looked at this why I look affairs program in a while you’re program. forward to our monthly missing the boat. The ROII These membership Select Program can help programs meetings; you lower your L & I costs, help our I have met build a safe business and industry someone most years you get a great have a voice. new at each TAHC is refund. What’s not to like?” our way of meeting this year. I supporting am looking forward to the business-friendly candidates first Beer with a Builder on and the government affairs Friday, April 10. This is going program is the vehicle to be a laid back social time that we provide local for industry pros to get government and the public together and talk. with information about how regulations and policies Personally, at Olympia positively or negatively Construction, I take affect our industry. On a

regular basis our Association has an impact on the business climate that we all operate in. This is one of our most important benefits.

My company benefits from many of the other perks like: • Advertising with the Association.

• The Golf Tournament.

The Tournament gives me a great venue to treat my employees to a good time • Health Insurance.

The healthier the industry is, the better we all do.

OMB, the Building Industry Association of Washington and the NAHB all are key in a healthy industry. It is important to me to have a robust, powerhouse Association backing our industry. Encouraging other people in the industry to JOIN is good for us all!

Chalk Line

Each year at the Auction, OMB raises money to provide scholarships to graduating high school students pursuing higher education, leading to careers in construction or related industries!

Official Publication of the Olympia Master Builders 1211 State Avenue NE, Olympia WA 98506 Phone: (360) 754-0912 www.omb.org

Join us for OMB’s Fun Fundraiser Supporting Affordable Housing!

DID YOU KNOW...

The Olympia Master Builders is a professional trade association representing nearly 550 member companies located in Thurston, Lewis, Grays Harbor, Mason and Pacific Counties. Our members come from all sectors of the building trades and they are committed to “building strong communities, one home at a time.”

Executive Committee

President Mike Auderer First Vice President Ron Deering Treasurer Stuart Drebick Associate Vice President Kim Asay Second Associate Vice President Debbi Boyd Secretary Jon Jones Immediate Past President John McKinlay Builder at Large Karen McClennen

Builder Directors Scott Bergford, Janine Ezzell, Erik Jensen

Associate Directors Holly Constantine, Rusty Ruiz

Legal Counsel Jay Goldstein

National Directors Mike Auderer, Bob Kagy, Karen McClennen

State Directors Tina Allen, Mike Auderer, Debbi Boyd, Ron Deering, Janine Ezzell, Bob Kagy, Karen McClennen, John McKinlay, Scott Nolan, Carmen Rowe

Grays Harbor Chapter

President Harv Lillegard Associate Vice President Rusty Ruiz Secretary Bob Smith

Lewis County Chapter

President Erik Jensen First Vice President John Johnson Assoc. Vice President Becky Rieger Secretary Rick Borovec Builder Director Patrick Toby Associate Directors Carmen Rowe, Jason Kunz

Cornerstone Partners

Cornerstone Partners recognizes member companies whose financial support have made our association programs possible. Contact Amanda Cassman at amanda@omb.org or (360) 754-0912 for information on this program.

GRANITE LEVEL-$5,000 Investment

Mason County Chapter

President Aaron Nester Vice President Andrew Spear Associate Vice President Mike Gill Second Associate Vice President Julie Nichols Secretary/Treasurer Bob Love

QUARTZ LEVEL-$3,000 Investment

South Pacific County Chapter President Steve Waltemate

Association Staff

Executive Officer Troy Nichols Accountant Sally Darrow Communications DIrector Angela White Membership Marketing Coordinator Amanda Cassman Events Director Brianna Bedell

MARBLE LEVEL-$1,000 Investment • Chicago Title • Contractors Insurance NW, Inc. • Dickey’s Remodel & Repair • Lew Rents • MDK Construction, Inc. • Olympia Construction, Inc. • Puget Sound Energy • Scott Homes, Inc. • Sunset Insurance Agency, LLC • Umpqua Bank • Veteran’s United Home Loans of Puget Sound Chalk Line • 5

2015 Home Show Line Up! Master Gardeners & WSU of Grays Harbor County

COME VISIT! Lewis County

St. Martin’s University-Marcus Pavilion 5300 Pacific Avenue SE, Lacey

Sunbirds Shopping Center in Chehalis

SATURDAY, APRIL 18 SUNDAY APRIL 19

Home & Remodel Show 1757 N National Ave, Chehalis

Saturday, March 14 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, March 15 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

10 am to 6 pm

2014 Grays Harbor Home & Garden Show Saturday, May 16

Sponsored by

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Sunday, May 17 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Gray’s Harbor County Fairgrounds 32 Elma McCleary Rd, Elma Contact Amanda at amanda@omb.org or call 360.754.0912 if you’re interested in becoming a vendor!

Main Event Sponsor:

AT Y A D O RSVP T

RG! O .

B M O

rch 25

aker: te Spe o n y e K ritsch Todd B al Director, n io Reg tudy Metros

y, Ma dnesda

Session Sponsors:

We to noon Center 8 am munity Lacey

Com

bers rs e r mem $20 fo r non-memb o f $30

Speaker Sponsors:

Olympia

g

sin ty Hou n u o C et rston of Thu ousing Mark te a y d t : i p l a i U d b Agen egislative d Sustaina he Local H State L, Reality, an ulations on t Trends fects of Reg The Ef

Co-hosted by:

For additional information or to RSVP call (360) 754-0912 or visit omb.org.

6 • Chalk Line

FROM THE

EXECUTIVE OFFICER Joining the Olympia Master Builders -- Getting Three Memberships in ONE!

your input will have a direct impact on the outcome, we make it easy for you to get involved through our regular “Issues & Actions” email updates.

Local government is important, but who is watching your back at the state and federal level?

M

Troy Nichols EXECUTIVE OFFICER

ost of you are probably very familiar with what OMB does for builders and the business community in your local city or county. In addition to our great slate of events, networking opportunities and education classes, OMB staff is hard at work representing your public policy interests in the five-county area we serve.

Whether it’s fighting the proliferation of impact fees, monitoring local government updates to comprehensive plans and shoreline master programs, or keeping you informed on the latest developments in your local building department, OMB has you covered.

All of these decisions made at the local level have a direct impact on the success of your business. I’ve often said, government is the business partner you never asked for but can’t get rid of. You are all very busy running your businesses and taking care of your families – who has time to go to city council meetings or county planning commission public hearings?

Luckily, when you become a member of OMB we monitor all of that for you.

And when an issue comes up where

impact fees, and criminalize builders for hiring independent contractors.

When the Legislature is in session, you need a permanent presence in Olympia looking out for you, and BIAW provides just that!

At the federal level, the challenges are even greater. Very few builders or Fortunately, your membership with small business owners have the politOMB also protects your interests in ical know-how, much less the time or Olympia and in Washington D.C. How? the financial resources, to travel back When you sign up with OMB, you also to Washington D.C. to look out for their automatically beindividual interests. come a member of That’s why NAHB’s “Studies show that in 2014 the Building Industry presence on Capitol Association of Wash- alone, NAHB advocacy and legislative victories through- Hill is so important! ington (BIAW) and the National Associa- out the year ensured that the Studies show that in tion of Home Builders typical builder will save $5372 2014 alone, NAHB ad(NAHB)! per housing start. These sav- vocacy and legislative victories throughout ings are critical considering The BIAW emthe year ensured that that in the Olympia area 207 ploys one of the the typical builder most respected and households are priced out of will save $5372 per experienced team of the housing market for every housing start. These lobbyists in Olym$1000 increase in price. “ savings are critical pia, and they work considering that in every day to promote the Olympia area 207 households are policies that make housing affordable priced out of the housing market for for all segments of society, and to fight every $1000 increase in price. NAHB those policies that make your job more victories in 2014 kept over 1,000 famidifficult. lies in the Olympia area in the housing They testify in support of bills to defer market! impact fees, protect and strengthen our state’s vesting laws, and require local governments to plan for and provide the necessary amount of buildable lands required under the state’s Growth Management Act. They vigorously oppose legislation that would increase your liability through so-called homeowner warrantees, expand the use of

So remember, when you join OMB, you’re not just getting local support.

You get the backing of lobbying professionals at the state and federal level, too! And our industry and our business climate depends greatly on their success.

Chalk Line • 7

OMB Members Share Membership Succ John Johnson, CAPS, CGP, CGB Johnson Custom Homes, LLC What is the first word or words that come to mind when you think of Olympia Master Builders?

Combined voice-OMB gives small builders a combined political voice at the local, state and national level.

Which benefit first attracted you to OMB? Health Insurance and the R.O.I.I program.

Which benefits have you already taken advantage of?

Networking-this gives me the opportunity to build trust with other members. I now have trusted resources when I need help. I have also taken advantage of the education and certification program and I have advertised in OMB publications. I have been especially impressed with the work the Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) does on our behalf at the state level.

Which benefits do you plan on taking advantage of in the future?

At this point in my career I am looking forward to providing a benefit to others as an industry mentor.

Barbara Whitlow Olympia Federal Savings What is the first word or words that come to mind when you think of Olympia Master Builders?

Partnerships. Olympia Federal is committed to partnering with like-minded builders and companies in support of this vital industry.

Which benefit first attracted you to OMB? Our shared values for maintaining affordable housing.

Which benefits have you already taken advantage of?

Event sponsorships and our continued builder partnerships. Olympia Federal is passionate about supporting our community. We look forward to future collaboration with OMB and the opportunity to meet the financing needs of its members.

Dan Carnahan Carnahan’s Pest Control What is the first word or words that come to mind when you think of Olympia Master Builders?

Networking.

Which benefit first attracted you to OMB? The lead generation.

Which benefits have you already taken advantage of?

I advertise in OMB publications and I attend meetings for networking and knowlege. My presense at OMB meetings directly leads to jobs.

Which benefits do you plan on taking advantage of in the future?

I am going to look into Health Insurance.

8 • Chalk Line

Which benefits do you plan on taking advantage of in the future?

Opportunities to collaborate on local events and provide construction financing for the community.

cess

Chris McDonald, CAPS, CGR Lifespan Construction What is the first word or words that come to mind when you think of Olympia Master Builders?

Community.

Which benefit first attracted you to OMB? When I first started out in business I joined for the ability to generate leads and for the mentoring I received. The mentoring was huge for me. I also took part in the Remodelers Council.

Which benefits have you already taken advantage of?

Over the years I have taken advantage of a lot of the different benefits. I have especially benefitted from the Tour of Homes and the Home Show. I also took quite a few of the education classes early on in my career.

Which benefits do you plan on taking advantage of in the future?

The R.O.I.I.ÂŽ Select Program is on my list and I also plan on continuing to take advantage of the exposure my company receives through the Tour of Homes and the Home Show.

Scottiejo McNulty Elite Cleaning of Washington, Inc. What is the first word or words that come to mind when you think of Olympia Master Builders?

There is so much going on and so many benefits! OMB is well organized and it is easy to maximize.

Which benefit first attracted you to OMB? The R.O.I.I.ÂŽ Select Program.

Which benefits have you already taken advantage of?

The different opportunities to network and build my business.

Which benefits do you plan on taking advantage of in the future?

The Education Classes and Health Insurance.

John Danzer TNT Electric What is the first word or words that come to mind when you think of Olympia Master Builders?

Connections.

Which benefit first attracted you to OMB? Olympia Masteer Builders stands for and protects many things that are important to me.

Which benefits have you already taken advantage of?

The networking and making connections. I made a connection at my first OMB meeting three years ago. I can directly attribute that connection to 80% of my yearly income today. Attending meetings is important. Being in the right place at the right time is key.

Which benefits do you plan on taking advantage of in the future?

I would like to give more time to OMB. I love the golf tournament, I would like to help with that someday.

Chalk Line • 9

The Latest Government Affairs Highlights Olympia Master Builders (OMB) is currently working on and/or monitoring many issues related to the building industry.

Here are a few recent highlights:

City of Olympia

Lewis County

Community Renewal Area – The City of Olympia

Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Update – On

passed a resolution to create a Community Renewal Area.

The resolution makes findings of blight, establishes a boundary, designates the City Council as the governing body, and directs the City Manager to move forward with the development of a Request for Proposal process that will be used to help define the Community Renewal Plan for adoption later in 2015.

City of Shelton Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Update – The

City of Shelton has received a conditional approval letter from the Department of Ecology (DOE) on their Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Update. The letter includes required and recommended changes to the SMP.

January 26, 2015, Lewis County and the cities of Centralia, Chehalis, Morton and Winlock submitted their draft Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Update to the Department of Ecology for review. The production of this draft follows an exhaustive public process that took place over much of 2013 and 2014.

The overarching goal of the SMA is “to prevent the inherent harm in an uncoordinated and piecemeal development of the state’s shorelines.”

Thurston County Permit Assistance Center Analysis – Scott Clark,

Thurston County Director of Resource Stewardship, is conducting a comprehensive analysis of its permit assistance center using the LEAN Kaizan and Performance Improvement process. There has not been a comprehensive analysis of the center since 2006. OMB members and statff attended an Open House to provide input on January 28.

To get more involved in the OMB Government Affairs Program, contact Troy Nichols at troy@omb.org or (360) 754-0912.

You don’t have to brag when

LONG LIVE HAPPY HOMES

you’re in good company.

The Good Company Program – An Exclusive Benefit for NAHB Members The company you keep says a lot about you.

That’s why 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty® (2-10 HBW) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) have aligned to provide you with the most comprehensive and affordable coverage options available – anywhere. Because you are a member of your local home builders association, you will receive these NAHB exclusive discounts on select 2-10 HBW products... that’s something to smile about.

The Good Company Program – An Exclusive Benefit for NAHB Members •

Builder Backed Service Program

•

Front Line Warranty Service

•

New Construction Home Warranty Service Agreement

10 • Chalk Line

LONG LIVE HAPPY HOMES 2-10.com/NAHB 855.280.1328

Q & A With Olympia’s Building Official Todd Cunningham Where did you grow up?

I was born in Petaluma California and grew up in Santa Rosa California a city about 50 miles north of San Francisco.

How long have you been working in the building industry?

It’s been around 38 years overall in various capacities of which 23 years has been in the building and safety industry involved with all aspects of the programs we oversee. I’ve worked in California, Oregon and Washington serving the building and safety industry.

What other roles in the building industry have you played?

understanding the industry from many avenues.

I’ve been a Code Enforcement officer for many years in my own business where I have acted as an expert witness for substandard housing conditions; something I still do today.

What do you like to do for fun?

I currently enjoy reading and spending time with my family exploring the sights around Washington and Oregon. My wife and I have fours sons, two still at home and our first grandson was recently born; we love watching him grow. I enjoy visiting the mountains with our family and discovering high lakes to camp and fish; I enjoy kayak fishing and the quiet time it offers on a sunny day. I also enjoy welding and sharing time with my sons constructing goofy things out of junk metal or just spending time at home with my wife around a nice campfire.

I began working in the building industry during the summer in high school as part of a network of family and friends that were Contractors including my father and grandfather; mostly in the concrete and plumbing industries. I started in the What do you like most about your trenches as a concrete labor and then concrete form-setter/finisher and beyond profession? to superintendent for I like that we, the “Developing avenues a commercial concrete building and safety operation. I worked in of communication and the plumbing industry listening is an important staff members, make a difference in the lives of and framing from time part of what we do; I to time and when times would like to ensure we so many people through were slower I found work have a way to implement the services we provide. operating various heavy changes creating ways to The fact that there are equipment, a skill my make both sides pleased numerous capacities to serve is a wonderful father had taught me. with the duty we have I work with some to each other by setting choice. very talented people and I also worked as a the example of excellent enjoy seeing them in concrete estimator service.” action; they have a great for a while but didn’t deal of compassion for really like the office their work and we save lives every day too much at the time and as a welder just in doing our jobs properly. and blacksmith for a few years when I was younger. I spent many years in As Olympia’s new Building Official the military working first as a combat what are two things you would like engineer then in the occupational specialties of concrete, asphalt, carpentry to accomplish by this time next year? and masonry and heavy equipment.

My final years in the National Guard I’ve had the opportunity to meet our were spent as a construction a foreman staff members, take a close look at the up until 1999. Having two career paths tracking side by side I was able to involve development programs and processes; meet many of the stakeholders and listen myself with and learn a great number of to some of our citizens and business construction trades and leadership skills

owners about their ideas around our services including some of the Master Builders. This time next year I would like to see that the citizens, builders and business owners have developed a trusting relationship with me and build on the trust they already have for the team I serve here in the community development department. I want people to know that we are dedicated to their best interest in being a good partner.

I would also like to create ways to make programs and services easier to understand and implement; sort of smoothing out some of the perceived wrinkles. Developing avenues of communication and listening is an important part of what we do; I would like to ensure we have a way to implement changes creating ways to make both sides pleased with the duty we have to each other by setting the example of excellent service.

What message would you like to share with the Olympia Master Builders’ members?

That our team is dedicated and respectful of their needs; we understand how we fit into the process as their partner. I plan to listen and act upon their concerns and suggestions; and although I may not always be able to act completely on the exacting nature of their requests, I am always willing to explain why I make the decisions I do and the basis of our reasons for such decisions. I want to build an understanding and respectful long-term relationship that works for both sides.

Chalk Line • 11

Welcome New Members ThankDecember You Renewing Members December 2014-January 2015 2014-January 2015 DO BUSINESS WITH A MEMBER TODAY! J & I Power Equipment, Inc Angela Longnecker 3729 Pacific Ave. SE Olympia, W.A. 98501 (360) 491-2022 Angela@jnipe.com Sponsor: Mike Auderer

Knutson Plumbing Kyle Corbin 11909 Koeppen Road SE Yelm, W.A. 98597 (360)452-2287 Knustonplumbing@gmail.com Sponsor: John Johnson

Shield of Armor Safety Travis Brock 3602 22nd Ave. SE Olympia, W.A. 98501 (206) 617-6191 Shieldofarmorsafety @comcast.net Sponsor: Ron Deering

Centralia Overhead Doors Daryl Knudsvig 1009 w 2nd Centralia, W.A. 98531 (360)807-4678 Centralisadoors@comcast.net Sponsor: John Johnson

Verizon Wireless Ron DesMarais 1211 4TG Ave. E, #201 Olympia, W.A. 98506 (206)963-3438 Ron.DesMarais @verizonwireless.com Sponsor: Ron Deering

Widders Lawn Maintenance Daniel Widders 1121 Harrison Ave pmp234 Centralia, W.A. 98531 (360)508-6911 widderslawnmaint@hotmail.com Sponsor: John Johnson

DO BUSINESS WITH A MEMBER TODAY! 25+ Years

Mutual Materials Sunset Insurance Agency, LLC Timberland Bank HD Fowler Company Hoel Construction Nicholson & Associates Ins, LLC Rainier General Development Rainier Valley Construction, Inc. Desco Audio & Video 96.9 KAYO & AM 1240 KGY Gale Contractor Services

Cascade Homes Custom Construction, LLC Lossing Construction T & S Cleaning, Inc. JNA Networking Services Aaron Carter Construction, LLC Mullinax Ford Flying Colors Painting Co. Umpqua Bank Salter Remodel, LLC KC Maintenance Services Washington Health Insurance Agency

15-19 Years:

2-4 Years

20-25 years

Union City Plumbing, Inc. Lindstrom & Son Construction, Inc. Norm’s Construction, Inc. Robbins’ Air, Inc. SAW Construction Co., Inc. The Olympian The Artisans Group, Inc. Brad Davis Construction, Inc.

10-14 Years

Are you an Olympia Master Builders member who doesn’t qualify for the Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) Health Insurance Program? o, If s B e M O Choic lth et Heacan meeds! e rn you

OMB

Health offers Choice :

• Plan s for s elf individ employee d uals • Gro betwe up plans fo r en 1-1 ,000 ebusinesses • Hea mploy lth Sav ees ings A c c • Hea ounts ( HSA) lt Arrangh Reimburse ment ement s (HRA ) • and te o m u o n r q e o e is e par a fr For an com t: rs pl ntac Builde and co ster a 12 ia M 54.09 7 .

360

p lym

O

OMB is not a licensed insurance agency and cannot provide benefit details or advice on which health plan will meet our members needs the best. All insurance plans offered through the OMB Health Choice program are provided through a licensed agent.

12 • Chalk Line

5-6 Years

Trail Excavation Hung Right Doors, LLC Advance Environmental, Inc. Local Mfg., Inc. Mason County PUD #3 Abbey Capitol Floors Mohoric Refrigeration, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Nor-Cat, Inc. Dickey’s Remodel & Repair DBA Accessible Living Concepts Strader Hallett, PS Northwest Containers, Inc.

Prestige Electric, Inc. Viridian Northwest C & H Construction Carrig & Dancer Insulation & Windows Greene Realty Group Environmental Design, LLC Jessica Jensen Law, PS Lowes of Lacey EuroCraft Painting, LLC Clear View Auto and Window Glass TNT Electric Habitat for Humanity of Mason County Schock & Company Phillips Burgess, PLLC South Sound Solar, Inc SIGN-A-RAMA D&R Communications Inc.

One Year

Print NW High Definition Homes Lifespan Construction Capitol Controls Northwest Natural Lighting

2014 Award Winners: Horizon Home Builders, Kuster Homes and Remodeling, LLC and John Erwin Remodeling, Inc.

What’s to Gain by Entering the Remodeling Excellence Competition?

By Sally Darrow, Accountant & Education Program Coordinator

T

he Annual Remodeling Excellence (REX) Awards have been a part of Olympia Master Builders (OMB) for 14 years. The awards are designed to recognize outstanding projects completed by OMB members during the previous year. Any OMB member is welcome to enter the competition.

What’s there to gain by entering the REX competition?

FREE publicity of your business and peer recognition of a job well done! Winners of the REX competition will be featured in a Sunday edition of The Olympian (circulation of approximately 30,000), the Remodel Now magazine (total press run of 35,000) which is an insert in The Olympian and handed out at all OMB Home Shows and events, Chalk Line, and Chalk Talk.

“ The panel of judges is made up of industry experts from various fields of expertise from other HBAs outside of the OMB area. “

Over the years the project categories have changed to allow a wider variety of projects. The REX Award entry form clearly spells out what all is needed. The most important requirement is good before-and-after photos of your project. Judges love to look at your project photos! Also needed are before-and-after floor plans, and a project outline and overview. The panel of judges is made up of industry experts from various fields of expertise from other HBAs outside of the OMB area.

The cost to enter a project in the REX award competition is $75 for the first entry and $50 for each additional entry. Entry deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2015. The entry form can be found at omb.org. If you have questions call the OMB office at 360-754-0912.

Chalk Line • 13

R.O.I.I.® Select: Eliminating Workplace Injuries As a savvy business owner, you know the value of shopping around to get the best value for your buck. Workers’ compensation insurance isn’t any different.

The idea of shopping around for workers’ compensation insurance may seem odd and completely foreign since nearly every employer in Washington state must purchase this insurance from the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I). However, Washington employers do have a choice of participating in an insurance group program L&I offers called Retrospective Rating, or “Retro.”

The idea behind Retro is simple: Eliminate workplace injuries through improvements in workplace safety. When an employee is injured, help them get better quicker and complete a successful return to work experience. Do this and you may be rewarded with lower premiums from an improved experience factor. Do this as a participant in a retro program, and you may earn a refund on your L&I premiums. As one of the oldest and largest retro groups in the state, the Building Industry Association of Washington’s (BIAW) Return On Industrial Insurance (R.O.I.I.®) program has returned over $400 million in retro refunds to construction-related companies that have participated since 1982.

Last year R.O.I.I.® Select earned the highest refund percentage of all construction-related retro programs (a whopping 45%), for the first adjustment of the 2012-13 plan year — the highest first adjustment refund in the R.O.I.I.® program’s 33-year history.

If you would like to talk more about joining the program, contact me, R.O.I.I.® Select Field Representative Mark Shaffer at (360) 352-7800, ext.

111 or by email at marks@biaw.com. You can also receive more information by completing and submitting the release form found at biaw.com.

There’s more to retro programs than refunds. I look forward to talking with you about making a switch and how you can make real change.

Regards,

Mark Shaffer

R.O.I.I.® Select Field Representative

14 • Chalk Line

R.O.I.I .® Select can help you lower your L & I costs and builder a better safer company in the process: • Improve the quality of your workforce through better hiring practices • Reward improvements in workplace safety with financial incentives through a performance-based refund strategy • Eliminate costly delays with R.O.I.I.® Select’s outcome-based claims assistance program • Help injured workers return to work quickly and efficiently and obtain better outcomes • Design innovative return to work opportunities to keep injured workers focused on their recovery • Provide injured workers early vocational services and retraining assistance • Hire investigators to do activity checks when an injured worker is suspected of engaging in doctor-restricted activities • Obtain medical assistance on claims under appeal at the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals • Retain legal counsel on claim decisions that may have statewide implications or precedent setting results on L&I’s policies

RUGGED COMES STANDARD Choose HP for end-to-end NAHB solutions built to pass the toughest tests.

Special HP benefits for NAHB members: » Discounts on HP’s proven business solutions–desktops, notebooks, tablet PCs, servers, printers » Military-grade products tested to withstand vibration, dust, humidity, altitude, heat, and bumps or drops— and keep data intact » Solution specialists trained to assist NAHB members

Tough technology is one call or click away.

CALL: 1-888-202-4488 and mention NAHB CLICK: www.hp.com/go/nahb © 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, LP. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

Chalk Line • 15

PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE

PAID

OLYMPIA, WA PERMIT #159

1211 STATE AVE. NE OLYMPIA, WA 98506 $1.25 per copy 360-754-0912 800-456-6473 www.omb.org

Don’t trash it - donate it!

Habitat for Humanity now accepts donations at the Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center at 2420 Hogum Bay Road NE in Lacey.

Your donation supports Habitat’s mission, keeps valuable resources out of the landfill, saves on trash disposal costs, and is tax deductible.

A CENTURY OF HELPING OTHERS. HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?

For information, call (360) 956-3456 or visit ThurstonSolidWaste.org/greenbuilding

WE’LL HELP YOU BUILD IT! Local people with local decisions.

See us for custom construction and commercial financing.

100 YEARS OF COMMUNITY BANKING

1.800.562.8761