The official magazine of the Home Builders Association of Virginia 2008 HBAV officers Henry H. Stephens, president E. Rand Sompayrac, first vice president treasurer Michael D. Newsome, second vice president Jeanie T. Bode, associate vice president Kevin DeChristopher, vice president-secretary Regional vice presidents Region I: James Oliver Region II: Hugh Mitchell Region III: Chip Hudnall Region IV: John Olivieri Region V: Richard Coleman Region VI: Ivan Snapp State representative John D. Stokely Jr. (Northern Virginia) HBAV staff Michael L. Toalson, executive vice president Barrett Hardiman, vice president/director of regulatory affairs Kathy M. Harley, director of administration and finance/education director James D. Bonnell, director of member benefits services Barb Preddy, administrative assistant Rhonda Allison, administrative assistant 707 E. Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 643-2797 www.hbav.com Editorial inquiries can be directed to: Stacey Enesey Klemenc E-mail: staceyklemenc@cox.net 2112 Flowerdew Ct. Virginia Beach, Va. 23454, (757) 427-6355 Advertising inquiries can be directed to: Michele Weatherly 2117 Smith Ave., Chespeake Va. 23320 (888) 364-5272 or (703) 444-7007 Published by Association Publishing Inc. www.associationpublishinginc.com Sandra K. Amidon, Joyce F. Hearn APR 2117 Smith Ave., Chesapeake, Va. 23320 (757) 420-2434 Advertising sales assistant Valerie Myers Graphic designer Dawn Eskins To change your address (804) 643-2797 Virginia Builder mails copies of the magazine to names supplied by the Home Builders Association of Virginia. To correct your address, please contact HBAV at the number above. Nonmember subscriptions are available from the publisher for $27 a year. Virginia Builder (ISSN 1552-8715) is published nine times a year for members of the Home Builders Association of Virginia and is edited according to AP style. Acceptance of advertising in Virginia Builder does not imply endorsement of the product or service by the Home Builders Association of Virginia. Opinions expressed in articles are those of the authors and people quoted and not necessarily those of the Home Builders Association of Virginia. Mention of specific products or services in editorial content does not imply endorsement by Virginia Builder or the Home Builders Association of Virginia. No material may be reproduced for further publication without the express permission of the association and the publisher. Affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders.
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President’s Perspective Product roundup: Engineered and treated wood Bank Notes: Recession survival guide for businesses HBAV Build-PAC Honor Roll Spike Summary Picture this: 2008 in review Counsel’s Corner: Where there’s smoke In the limelight: Piedmont Virginia Building Industry Association Stateline Advertisers’ Index
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November/December 2008
The flanges being produced here are created through a precision finger-joining process to make them extra long. (Photo courtesy of Nordic Engineered Wood.)
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EasyLiving sets up shop in the Commonwealth IBS promises “brighter lights, bigger ideas” Fire officials hijack ICC code process Golf with a purpose: Building the PAC Stephen Fuller creates another classic community
On the cover: It’s hard to best Mother Nature but manufacturers of today’s engineered wood and treated wood products are one up. They maintain their products are stronger and will last longer than just plain wood alone. (Photo courtesy of LP Building Products.) Virginia Builder 3
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