Texas Hill Country Building Savvy January 2022

January 2022

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Architectural Photographer Delineations Jason Roberts and Associates 830.693.9408 210.789.2033 www.delineations.com www.jasonroberts.biz Banking Building Materials

BMC Hill Country National Bank 512.977.7400 512.756.7363

www.buildwithbmc.com

www.hillcountrynationalbank.com

Guido Companies

Building Materials 210.344.8321

MG Building Materials www.guidoconstruction.com 830.257.2300 www.mgbuildingmaterials.com

Destination Resort

Insulation

Doors The Club at Horseshoe Bay Resort The Front Door Company 830.598.3917 210.340.3141 www.hsbresort.com www.thefrontdoorco.com

Flooring Foam One and Flooring SunnOne Carpets 830.228.5040 210.349.7866 www.sunncarpets.com www.foamoneone.com

Electrician Electrician

Garage Doors Pest Control Roofing Hollywood-Crawford Accurate Pest Control Williamson Roofing One Swanky Shop 210.494.3434 210.495.0499 830.798.4371 830.798.0125 www.hollywoodcrawford.com www.accuratepest.net

210.233.6638 210.233.6638

www.jpielectric.com www.jpielectric.com Elevators Home Elevator of Texas Burk Energy Raters 210.340.5702 830.446.2279 www.homeelevator.com Energy Rating

Fireplace Installations Integrity Fireplace Installations Turn 2 Flooring 210.294.1383

Home Warranties Centricity Lighting 727.385.7599 Hill Country Lighting

Plumbing Title Diamond Company Plumbing 210.967.6100 Independence Title www.dptexas.com

Mortgages

512.560.9550

First United Mortgage Group Insulation

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www.independencetitle.com

Roofer Kendall County Roofing 830.331.2650 www.kendallcountyroofing.com

Klar Insulation 512.529.7787 210.296.5499 mschepper.firstunitedteam.com

Granite Countertops Accent Granite & Marble www.accentgranite.com

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StrucSure www.hillcountrylighting.com 830-624-4450 www.strucsure.com

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Kohutek Construction

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Mortgage Company Aligned Mortgage Keller210.874.1630 Williams, River Hill Group 210.844.1542 www.alignedmortgage.com Terry Kemmy

Interior Design & Furnishings

JPIElectric Electric JPI

Cabinetry

Real Estate

Insurance Hotchkiss Insurance Flawless Painting 210.581.0420 830.265.0170 www.hiallc.com Painting

512.949.7000 Carpentry

Home Technology 210.248.2556 HomeSmart

Plumbing Lumber and Millwork

Rendi’s Trim Carpentry

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Roddis Lumber ZK Plumbing

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www.roddislumber.com Luxury Iron Doors and Interiors AMS Group 210.366.0490

Title Company First American Title 817.918.2323 www.firstam.com

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[From The Publisher]

2022 RESOLUTIONS: COMMUNICATE, UNDERSTAND AND MOTIVATE

Industry experts remind builders to explain your norms and processes, ask questions to understand and connect with your clients and prospects, charge for quotes, embrace technology and keep up with the trends.

2022 calls for a continued influx of migration to our great state.

That means a lot of the homes

Builders | Architects | Home

we build and sell will house Texas

Designers & Clients

newcomers. This month’s Focus Section article on foundations

YO U R R E S I D E N T I A L E N E R GY

Serving the Greater San Antonio Area & the

CO D E E X P E RT S

Texas Hill Country

may serve as a handy reference point of discussion! Feel free to share a copy of it if you find yourself getting 101 questions from that L.A. transplant. There’s also the fact that some of us hail from a different generation than those we’re doing business with. Your ability to communicate, understand and motivate is the key to your survival. This applies whether you are dealing with your buyers, the young buck in charge at the lumberyard or the engineering firm’s latest hire just out of college.

Embrace the differences and keep your mind open! If you’re willing to learn a thing or two from others, they may be willing to

Kevin Burk

listen and learn from you, too! It is our mission to be your eyes

Owner & Chief Energy Code Consultant

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and ears to keep you SAVVY about what’s hot, what’s not, what’s changed and what stayed the same.

Brian Burk Chief of Operations & Energy Code Consultant

Lastly, please enjoy a look back on some of the best builders in the Texas Hill Country. I wish each of you a very happy and

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prosperous New Year!

Terry Kemmy Publisher 210.844.1542

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IT TAKES A TEAM: SOLID FOUNDATIONS REQUIRE CARE TAKEN AT EVERY STAGE

By Beverly Smirnis

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ore than merely functioning to hold the house above ground, a well-built

foundation keeps out moisture, insulates, and resists movement of the earth around it. Exercising care at every stage of the process — design, preparing the subgrade, placing, finishing, and curing— can help prevent failures or costly repairs down the road.

The first step in designing the foundation is to get a geotechnical investigations and report completed by a geotechnical engineer to analyze the composition of the soil. Both lab tests and field testing are necessary to ensure that everything within your ground is going to provide a solid foundation.

Strong soil does not expand or contract excessively when exposed to moisture, and it has a good density, which means it won’t greatly compact or settle after construction is complete. Weak soil may expand or contract 10 percent or more due to the moisture content. It may also be loose and prone to erosion, or it may show a tendency to significantly compress when put under pressure. Soils loaded with clay or organic matter hold water like a sponge, increasing the risk of foundation cracks when the soil freezes and expands. Dry soil caused by drought conditions is an enemy, too.

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The slab foundations most commonly used in Texas are

too wet will vary with soil types, but it doesn’t have to look muddy to

comprised of a sturdy footing and a vapor-proofed reinforced

be too wet. The concrete form should be filled in one go to avoid a

concrete pad that sits on a bed of compacted crushed stone.

“cold joint” between different layers of concrete. Concrete must cure

Chemical or water injections as well as moisture conditioning

slowly to reach its proper strength and that means keeping it damp for

testing and inspection may be recommended to reduce or

at least three days which may involve wrapping it in plastic, misting it

eliminate the ability of the soil beneath the foundation to shrink or

with water and other techniques. Rushing the cure can also lead to a

swell as the water content changes. Alternatively, the geotechnical

foundation failure.

engineer may specify foundation piers to get to the bedrock or

New technologies include “super plasticizers,” a chemical that makes

stiffer more solid soil below.

it possible to pour a mix that flows almost like water while retaining

Soils with different bearing capacity across the area of the slab

structural integrity; like water on a lake, the liquidity of the super

and improper compaction of the subgrade are the most common

plasticized concrete helps it automatically set level. Lightweight

causes of subgrade settlement. Prepping the site with proper

foundation forms made of high-density polyethylene fabric flex

grading to prevent erosion and address drainage is another vital

to conform easily to sloping and uneven sites, which simplifies

step. Experts recommend that ideally the ground should drop one

excavation. The fabric stays in place as a built-in, damp-proofing

inch for every one foot that you move away from the house for

membrane and the bulging sides of the finished footings help divert

the first 5-to-10 feet around your house. The site should also be

water away from the foundation.

checked for uniform bearing capacity of the subgrade.

Your engineer of record will specify the ideal foundation design

Most homesites will require some degree of fill dirt. For the

and construction phase observations to be incorporated into the

backfill, it is vital to use nonporous soils. But even the best

foundation construction but assuring the long-term performance of

of fill dirt is not typically compacted as well as Mother Nature

the foundation structure doesn’t stop after the foundation is poured.

does it. Un-compacted fill dirt can compress over time leading

Educate your homebuyers about landscaping best practices. Provide

to settlement. Soil should be compacted in lifts, ideally about

guidelines or even follow up with an email or text during extreme

six inches at a time. A compaction test will be expressed as a

weather events. A reminder to keep the ground moist during times of

percentage at optimal moisture content. 95% compaction means

drought, or to monitor and manage drainage during the rainy season,

that the soil on the construction site has been compacted to 95%

shows that you care.

of the maximum density achieved in the lab. Retaining walls may

Even when using the best practices, there is no magic formula to

also be required to hold the fill dirt.

ensure against all potential foundation issues. In Texas, many builders

Timing of the pour is everything. Sometimes, weather conditions

partner with a third-party new home warranty company to provide

can cause difficulties with grading and drainage causing the site

an express written warranty as part of the building contract. The

to get too wet before compaction can take place. What constitutes

standard for third-party warranties is a 10-year term on structural components which includes the foundation system and footings. At closing the new home warranty transfers to the homeowner and most are transferable to a new owner.

Remember that many Texas homebuyers are newcomers to our state. Helping them understand your preventative processes and procedures for building foundations can ease their fears and concerns. It’s also important to set their expectations with regard to a normal amount of settling after move-in and their responsibilities in maintaining their home’s structural integrity. Communication is the key!

Beverly Smirnis is the co-founder of Building Savvy magazine and publishes its flagship Dallas/Fort Worth edition. She and her business partner and husband, Steve Smirnis, co-host the Building Savvy Bottom Line podcast now heard on multiple channels. They have served as judges for the International Builders’ Show Best of IBS Awards and judged numerous homes for builders association parade events across the country.

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[Resort News]

HSBAY RESORT NEWS

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uilding Savvy Magazine recently interviewed two Hill Country builders, who are both members of the Horseshoe Bay Resort, and

asked for their input on residential building in the area, what attracted them to the area and about Club Life at HSB.

Rick Town, Modern Homestead Nearly four years ago California Developer Rick Town began looking into the Austin area to possibly relocate his family. He quickly broadened his scope and west of Austin found beautiful Lake LBJ, lots and lots of great golf courses and the rolling sereness of the Texas Hill Country. Shortly later he joined the Resort. Town, who runs a development company called Modern Homestead, has over 30 years in the business. He specializes in an area of residential construction that many builders are unfamiliar with – the volume production of high-end ($1-5 million) luxury homes. Although most of his time in the area thus far has been in acquisitions and designs, Town has several lots over 31 acres in Summit Rock that will soon begin home construction.

“The Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. And

are very visionary and forward thinking. They’re all very professional

I’ve seen a lot of really neat places around the country. I look at every

and at the top of their game. Stacey Persinger is phenomenal

house, every neighborhood, every community, every city and I ask myself

overseeing membership and the lifeblood of the Club. Her team gets

‘would I move my family here?’ Well, we’re moving here, building here and

results and keeps members happy. And Ron Mitchell, the CEO, has

I have several family members moving here. It doesn’t take long at all to

a keen eye for detail and the extraordinary. Look no further than the

realize how special a place this whole area is…beautiful lakes, rolling hills,

stunning Cap Rock Restaurant for proof. It’s truly an architectural

serene landscapes, fantastic golf courses and the small-town friendliness

masterpiece.

that means everything to our family.

“As far as Horseshoe Bay amenities I enjoy…I love to golf, and

“But beyond all that, to make this transition work for us, we had to have

Summit Rock is my favorite course here. It has great views, great

the right relationships and the right people to connect with. Aside from our

layout and playability. It’s well-designed and the comfort stations

partners, the people here, especially those associated with Horseshoe Bay,

are a nice touch.”

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Bob Rowan, Bob Rowan Custom Homes Bob Rowan originally hails from Dallas where he built homes for several decades under the name Westway Custom Builders. After several trips to Horseshoe Bay with friends (back in the early 80s) Bob became a member at the Resort. Like many others Rowan loves golf, fishing and everything the Highland Lakes have to offer.

In ’93 he moved here full time, initially at a condo near Slick Rock golf course. In 2013 he sold Westway and thought he would retire… for the third time.

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“I came down here to retire…

the views, the peaceful,

but that didn’t last long. You

relaxing community….it has

can’t play golf every day, so I

it all, and more and more

needed to do what I knew how

people are noticing this Hill

to do, build homes.

Country gem.

“We first came down here

“In fact, it’s not really

in 1980 for a long weekend

surprising that in the wake

at the urging of some close

of all the pandemic scare

friends. After we got off 35,

and isolation, that more

and the closer we came to the

people than ever have

lake, I could literally feel my

become used to working

blood pressure drop! Things

from their homes. And

looked a lot different back then

many of them realized that

because everything here was

if they worked from home,

still relatively new, and not

then why not be at home

nearly as developed as it is

fulltime around Lake LBJ,

today. But we fell in love with

and enjoy all there is to

the place immediately and saw

take in here all the time?

the potential of where this area

Why not give up fighting

and especially the Resort could

traffic, and the increasing

grow. We became members in

stress of larger city living?

’85 and loved playing golf at

So, the number of new

Slick Rock and Ram Rock and

homes and remodeling

really enjoyed the Yacht Club.

going on now is crazy. I’ve

The Apple Rock course wasn’t

never seen anything like

even built yet.

this in the

“We’ve seen the good times here, and we’ve seen the bad

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50-plus years I’ve been building houses.

times. The bad times really

“Our grown kids and

weren’t that bad, and the good

grandkids also love it here,

times were always good! For

and consider this there

many years Horseshoe Bay

second home. This is home

has been the best kept secret

to my wife and I, and we’re

in the world. Not anymore.

fortunate to have had the

The golfing, fishing, the lakes,

success we’ve had.”

HCBA NEWS

by John Akin President, Hill Country Builders Association Owner, of Akin Construction Company

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“Why should I join or stay in it; what’s in it for me? How will it increase s 2021 slips into history as a year

or improve my business?” Through your dues, which go to the national,

that got sucker-punched by the

state and local associations (NAHB, TAB, HCBA) we lobby for legislation

pandemic and “Snowmageddon,”

that directly affects the building industry and, hopefully, keeps government

we builders here in the Hill Country

intrusion at bay. You are benefited because the Homebuilding Association

have been enjoying the fallout of folks escaping

makes it possible to do what you do…in a free market! Additionally,

the big cities to a “simpler and less dependent”

relationships with other builders and suppliers through mixers and events help

lifestyle, whether that is true or not! Fortune is

you broaden your supply and resource base. And it’s cheap--dues are only

a fickle lady and any number of small missteps

about 675 bucks, so it’s a bargain!

or mis-reads can cost you either monetarily, reputationally, or both.

“I don’t have time.” Sorry, but that won’t fly! We can all make time for what we want to make time for but, even at that, this is not a time-intensive commitment. You can do as much or as little as you want, but we are going

There is strength in numbers and the Hill Country Builders Association (HCBA) exists to unify and strengthen the presence of the excellent builders and suppliers that make the Hill Country a wonderful place

to give you every opportunity to meet other builders and suppliers, to enjoy fundraisers and events that benefit our Hill Country community, and to learn more about products and services that will improve who you are and what you do and how you do it, which ultimately benefits your clients.

to call home. In so doing we hope to improve on our

Let me answer these this way: the Hill Country is full of great builders who

communication with and representation of our building

are buried with work because, for so many good reasons, God has created

community and hope that we are an association you

this area of the United States…of Texas… as one of the most beautiful and

would actually want to be a part of as opposed to sitting

desirable places in the nation to live. Add to that the pandemic of late and

on the sidelines, as I did for quite a while. But you have

people fleeing the big cities and you have a residential building boom that is

to believe in a reason to get off the sidelines, and maybe I

burying us all and with no end in sight. We need each other because no one

can throw a few thought-bombs your way by means of a

person or company can do every new home or remodel out there and our

conversation:

relationships are critical to maintaining the integrity and professionalism we are known for. So, let me dispel a misconception: we are not in competition as much as we are a community and believe me, when one builder has an

“I don’t need this organization.”

You’re right, you

probably don’t need it, but you’ll be better because of it, for the whole is bigger and better than the sum of its parts and you’ll be surprised at the quality relationships

issue, all the builders are held in question, so we need to be encouraging one another through knowledge and insights and experience…for when one person does better, we all do better.

That’s it. There’s my pitch. The HCBA is only as strong as its membership, and we need you! How cool would that be if all the builders and remodelers

you’ll develop that benefit both you and the residential

in the Hill Country were bound together as a unified brotherhood, helping

building brotherhood!

and encouraging each other as our clients enjoy the professionalism such a building community would foster!

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[Builder’s Perspective]

BECOMING

“COVID ADJUSTED”

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n 2020 during the fall and winter many builders were starting new homes for clients they had been

By Steve Zbranek

working with since spring or earlier. The market for custom homes seemed stronger than most of us

Co-Owner, Zbranek &

could remember and pricing new homes for a year end, or first quarter start dominated much of our

Holt Custom Homes

time. During the design and pre-start phase, we explained to clients how our production system would work for their project and used examples of our past performance to reassure them that their homes would follow a similar path to completion.

And, the phone kept ringing. I remember

And, as the free-market system prevailed it gave birth to new

telling my wife “In 2017 when the phone

companies offering job site sanitation stations (to an industry that

stopped ringing (for many of us) we

heretofore was completely satisfied with porta cans). Bi-lingual signs

didn’t just wake up stupid one day. Now,

were required with “Covid Cautions” and there were new inspections

the phone never stops ringing and none

for compliance. Many asked…how much worse can it get?

of us woke up this much smarter.” It was

Well, before the supply chain issue surfaced with our vendors,

like Builder Christmas, until it wasn’t.

worker shortage quickly spread within all of the businesses we rely

2021 marked my 43rd year in the Home

on to keep our building machines rolling…surveyors, inspectors, city

Building Industry. Until that year I jokingly told

staffing, sub-contract workers, appraisers, title companies, mortgage

clients and less senior builders that “I had seen

companies, banks, etc. It became very obvious how important

it all.” Well, someone moved a chess piece in

human resources were to building new homes on a predictable

the game of homebuilding and caught us all

schedule. Offices were closed for days, and short staffed after that.

off guard. The first sign of trouble came from

I remember being told by an electrician that they were four weeks

positive covid tests, creating new job site rules

out, if no-one else calls in sick between now and then. Just as we

and city mandated job site lock downs. The

were dealing with these challenges, lumber started to imitate Tesla

solution for this was to regulate how many

stock and rose to prices never before seen. This one hurt. Not just

workers could be on a job at the same time.

the vendors and builders, but also the clients.

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Using the show must go on mentality some of us took the hit, some

compliance officer wrote us up for the violation, even after hearing

split it with clients and some passed it on depending upon their

the story. We elected to appear in court and plead our case. The

contractual status. What a mess! I heard stories of builders pouring

judge and prosecutor were sympathetic. They cancelled the fine,

slabs and walking the jobs because the client refused to pay for the

reduced the court cost to $10 and we left with a six-month probation.

lumber. Others poured foundations and purposely stopped, waiting

However, even after the city was presented with the circumstances

for lumber prices to decline. Then to add insult to injury, when we

and the court’s decision, they elected to retain our $ 1,700 permit

agreed to pay whatever the number was, the distributors couldn’t get

deposit for violating the C of O code.

the materials without long lead times, if then. On one of our large jobs

While our industry struggles to operate in this “New Normal,” we need

the engineer missed a load calculation under a second-floor stoned

to encourage our city leaders to watch the news and help us when it

fireplace. Normally a phone call and the problem was fixed quickly.

makes sense. Every good builder wants to comply and I’m certainly

The three additional LVL’s we needed took nearly a month to arrive.

not asking for a break to those who don’t. However, in the two cases

Every builder who lived it could write this article, probably some with

listed above (and I suspect many others) we could use some leniency

even more colorful stories. As the year progressed the lead times

for items and situations outside of our control. I encourage builders

for things like windows, appliances, plumbing and lighting fixtures

and HBA’s around the state to reach out and help with suggestions so

contributed to us missing delivery deadlines, and budgets. As bad

cities can maintain their rules while adjusting when warranted.

as this was for everyone in our industry, it was the hardest on those

Today we are telling the new buyers what to expect, as far as we

clients whose homes started at the beginning of the year.

know, today. We are learning to build homes with new rules, in a

Every smart business owner knows that setting realistic expectations

market that continues to supply us with willing buyers. Our jobs were

in the beginning is the key to successful, and less stressful projects.

always challenging and we accepted those challenges. Now, the best

In the fall of 2020, we told clients what we thought, and we were

we can offer is to stay current, help each other when we can, ask the

all wrong. It was not our fault, but that wouldn’t get us out of this

cities to work with us, and work hard for happy clients as we continue

one. Since the media kept COVID as the lead story every night our

to become “COVID Adjusted.”

clients were made aware of the world that we are currently living (and building) in. In our business most of the buyers were understanding and patient. A couple were not and they often sucked the energy out of an otherwise adjusted running operation. Lucky for us, the best clients gave us the inspiration we needed to do our jobs and adjust to the changing circumstances.

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As I write this, sadly, COVID is still with us. Construction labor is still a challenge for custom home builders and it continues to be a sellers’ market on labor costs. While the number of infections has thankfully decreased substantially, the quarantine time is still 10 days for someone who is exposed. Our material lead times continue to be measured in months versus weeks and shortages are the norm.

Some of us were building when mortgage interest rates were 10% or higher. We adjusted and still sold homes. Today’s adjustment needs to involve everyone in the new home construction process. This includes local municipalities with high energy level code enforcement officers. One of our jobs was “red tagged” for a week due to a full dumpster. The dumpster company had four drivers out on COVID and told us that they were doing the best that they could. On another occasion we were a month behind on a closing for a widow and her family. She called and said that her furniture delivery could not be put off any longer and that the delivery company was going to set the furniture in the home or leave it on the lawn. She was frantic so our project manager asked them to place the furniture in the home,

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Denny Foster

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ill Country Lighting, in Kerrville, TX, was established in 1990, and for over 30 years has served contractors, builders, interior designers and DIY homeowners throughout the Hill Country.

“I have owned several businesses in the Hill Country since,” Foster says. “I sold my last business in 2017

The original owners started the business as an electrical supply company with lighting. It became apparent quickly that their true calling was lighting and they transitioned to a full-service lighting showroom.

thinking I would retire early. But, after 12 months I realized retirement wasn’t all it was cracked up to be. I heard from a friend Hill Country Lighting was for sale and we closed on the business on Jan 1,

The new owner is entrepreneur Denny Foster who has spent 20 years as a sales

2020. We also own South Texas Paint and Supply in

professional in the telephone industry throughout the US. In 2006 he bought his

Kerrville, a Benjamin Moore Paint Store.”

first company in Kerrville.

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Hill Country Lighting offers a wide variety of high quality indoor, outdoor, and landscaping lighting fixtures as well as table lamps, ceiling fans and home accessories. They carry almost every major manufacturer’s line in their showroom. At the same time they represent numerous small manufacturing companies to ensure that clients always find the perfect lighting fixture for their home or project.

Beyond the high quality and extensive variety of lighting fixtures and accessories, Foster adds his professional staff is the best around. “Our employees are all seasoned lighting experts who have been helping builders and homeowners for years and years. Bryan Craig has over 25 years’ experience working in the lighting industry and our designers Melisa Walters and Peggy Hudson have over 65 years combine experiences in home design with a focus on lighting.”

Hill Country Lighting is very involved in the Hill Country Builders Association and has really enjoyed the relationships and value of their membership. And they proudly support the networking events, mixers and the annual BBQ cookoff.

“With the recent explosion of new home construction in our area, we are looking to further support our local home builders, designers, remodelers and electricians with special discounts,” Foster adds. “By specializing in writing the lighting fixture packages for new home construction, we provide builders with exemplary customer service.”

Sometimes there’s a misconception that lighting showrooms can be too pricey for budget conscious builders. “The reality is we carry everything from entry level builder grade at comparable prices to big box stores. Additionally, lighting is the jewelry of the home. It can make one house standout over another just by selecting the right fixture at very little extra cost.”

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2 0 2 1 S av v y B u i lde r

IN REVIEW

This is the first year-inreview builder feature of Building Savvy Hill Country. Here’s a quick recap of some of the builders featured

The Haberer Family

Showcase Builders

the Hill Country. Their services include custom home building,

Like many residents around the Highland Lakes area,

renovations, make readies, remodeling and new construction

Ryan Haberer grew up on the plains of West Texas before

for investors. Showcase Builders are members of the Hill

migrating to the Texas Hill Country. After earning a degree

Country Builders Association and the Texas Association of

in Civil Engineering at Texas Tech University, Haberer went

Builders. Throughout the past 10 years they have won several

to work for a large commercial construction company and

Parade of Homes, including Best of Show, Best Interiors, and

specialized in building high rise concrete structures. After

Best Design.

seven years of solid construction experience under his belt

“We understand that the home building process is a

he followed his heart and ventured into the luxury custom

collaborative one, and as such, we’ve built our company

home building industry.

utilizing top quality experts in their fields,” says Haberer.

Today, 10 years later, his company Showcase Builders is

“We all share the same goal…to build our clients the home

one of the most sought-after residential contractors in the

they’ve always dreamed of, and to not just meet, but exceed

area serving Austin, Horseshoe Bay, Kingsland and all over

expectations.”

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Blanco Valley Homes When you combine the rolling hills, the views and the

I 35 have seen the most impact and the smaller cities along

unique culture that is the Texas Hill Country with the

HWY 281 have been the most promising for BVH. The big lot

beautiful homes and exceptional quality of Blanco

subdivisions outside of Blanco are proving to be the next most

Valley Homes, it’s no wonder more and more people are

active in the coming years.

flocking to the area.

“Other cities in the Texas Hill Country will also be on our radar,”

While most of the homes that Blanco Valley builds

says David. “People love the relaxing lifestyle and we’re here to

include a very popular list of features that buyers in

help them realize it by building homes that let them enjoy it to the

the hill country expect, the company’s expertise in

fullest.”

understanding the topography and how a home should be oriented on a lot for the best views is what sets them apart.

“People move to the Hill Country for many reasons,” says David Anderson, owner of Blanco Valley Homes. “But perhaps the main reason is for the incredible scenery.”

Ben and Trish Fuller

Lemburg House Ben and Trish Fuller love the Texas Hill Country. Like more Jerry Smith, left, David Anderson

and more folks these days they migrated to Fredericksburg to leave behind big city life and raise a family at a slower, gentler pace. They also moved to follow their dream of launching a residential construction business.

That’s primarily why Anderson and Jerry Smith, his manager and builder, go to great lengths to assess the

The Fullers met at Texas A&M shortly after Trish transferred

land and position homes for optimum views. When David

from the University of South Carolina. After graduating,

and Jerry began looking at opportunities outside of their

Ben put his Construction Science degree to use as a luxury

established presence in San Antonio, they realized the

Multifamily builder in Houston. This experience proved

growing popularity of the Canyon Lake and Fischer new

invaluable to him and helped set the couple up for their next

home markets was huge.

life chapter.

Blanco became the next area that looked promising

“We moved to Fredericksburg with a hope to raise our

for activity for the company. The Rockin’ J Ranch has

family in a small and vibrant community,” says Trish. “Ben

become a strong market for the team as well. The new

had dreams of building custom homes in the Texas Hill

home market is growing as Austin and San Antonio

Country for years, so it was only a matter of time before

expand their cities towards each other. The cities along

conversations began about starting a family business.”

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The name Lemburg is a family name. Ben’s ancestors

“I’ve always had a passion for creating something out of nothing,” says

settled in nearby Mason and the real “Lemburg House” that

Torres. “It’s both a blessing and a curse because this is a tough business.

his great-great grandfather lived in still stands after several

And there’s no one tougher on me than me. But I like taking on challenges,

generations. For the Fullers the Lemburg House symbolizes a

and I’m driven by creating something beautiful. I look at every piece of dirt

simpler time when things were built to last. It also serves as

as its own unique entity. Then start to imagine the kind of house that would

a reminder that the pure values of honesty, responsibility, and

fit well with the property.”

the sanctity of family and close relationships should never be taken for granted.

In five short years, the Fullers are well on track to preserve this rich heritage and build a legacy for their children and eventually their children’s families. They’ve assembled a top-notch team of superintendents with Andrew Colwell, Kyle Parsons and Knox Schroller. And the team these two form as a business couple is equally impressive. Ben brings a wealth of construction knowledge to the table, along with a solutions-based mindset. Trish brings an unmatched creative energy, meticulous attention to details, and a very natural way to connect with employees and clients alike. All one has to do is follow Trish or Ben around on one of their jobsites to understand how passionate they are about quality craftsmanship and accountability for delivering a world class home to their clients.

Wagner Holak Custom Homes John Torres loves what he does. He puts his heart and soul into each home his team builds, knowing that for many of his homebuyers they will celebrate and experience all facets of life in those homes for many, many years to come.

Jennifer Dube (l-r), Cody Torres, John Torres, and Cindy Autry

A native of San Antonio, Torres (and many of his family and relatives) grew up in the construction trades. His family has been here for hundreds of years, and some even fought and died in the Battle of the Alamo. John’s grandfather, for example, was one of Ray Ellison’s site work guys, back when Ellison was everywhere. “I remember, as a kid, working with my dad , moving dirt, site work, and seeing some important guys rolling around in trucks, in charge of others and I knew then that I wanted to run crews in construction.”

Torres still went to college, pursuing a business management degree. But he always knew he would end up in construction.

It was in his blood. Some people are drawn to professions because they love fixing things or solving problems, like a mechanic or doctor. Some like to impart wisdom, educate others and watch people blossom. For John Torres the undeniable thrill of creating something from nothing … and have that “nothing” turn into someone’s dream and personal

Heath Jackson (left), Jeff Jackson

sanctuary…was a lure he could not resist or fight.

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Jeff Jackson Custom Homes Like several others before him, Jeff Jackson fell in love with the Highland Lakes area as a special retreat from the dusty plains of West Texas. The Lubbock home builder had purchased his first home in the Horseshoe Bay area nearly 20 years ago. When one of his clients wanted Jeff to build a home here in the Hill Country around 2017 Jackson decided it was time to move here and get on with living his dream.

“My dad, for the longest time, wanted to live and retire here around the lake,” said Heath Jackson, Jeff’s son and building partner. “Obviously, we know so many people from Lubbock and

Doug Fischer (l-r), Scooter Lofton, Kristi Lofton and Taylor Fischer

West Texas who have moved here, or at least built second homes here…and this just feels like home to us.”

Jeff has always loved architecture and home design and for years admired the craftsmanship of other builders

Treo Signature Homes Some home builders are raised in a construction family and can’t wait for the day when they can go out on their own. It’s just in their DNA. Others reluctantly settle into this

and remodelers.

business as a second or third option.

“I loved walking into a new home and

With Scooter Lofton it’s a little of both.

seeing what an amazing product someone had built,” Jeff Jackson said.

“Everything that goes into a home from design to the finish product is what got me to love this industry. I

Lofton, with Treo Signature Homes, is a third-generation contractor who was taught from a very young age the importance of quality home construction. His grandfather, father, and all his brothers were quality craftsmen in construction. It was simply what the family did.

But Scooter was more interested in sports than he was nail guns.

decided one day to give it a try and a

“Truth be told, I did not want to be in construction,” he said. “I was into sports and spent

friend of mine helped me get started.”

time coming out of college as a professional tennis instructor. As much as I fought it

Jackson went on to grow a successful custom home building business in

though I found myself working for a Civil Engineer firm in Houston. I quickly found myself loving all the things I was learning.”

Lubbock and four years ago decided

Seven years ago Scooter and his wife Kristi decided to go out on their own and start their

to relocate to Central Texas. His son

own custom home building company. And like everyone else before them, they wanted to

and business partner Heath stayed

be unique, really stand out. The Loftons took it one step further by naming their business

back in West Texas during the initial

Treo Signature Homes. Treo is a reference to the trinity – the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

transition to finish up a few projects.

Their desire is to have God’s signature on everything they do.

“Heath is an excellent builder in his

“Our mission is to be the hands and feet of Christ not only to our clients, but also to our

own right, and I’m glad we’ve teamed

subcontractors and vendors,” he adds. “The team of quality people that work with us have

up,” he added. “He’s made it possible

come to be like family. In every home we build we invite many of them to write a favorite

for us to take on more, do more and

scripture passage on a wall stud, or sheetrock or the foundation itself. We’re all about

grow our business here.”

integrity and holding ourselves to a very high standard.”

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But that didn’t last long.

“I spent 43 years as a commercial contractor and developer. I thought I was done working and in 2009 decided to retire in the Hill Country,” Foster says. “Well, I quickly got bored so I started building houses in Austin. I met Terry shortly later, in 2017, and we started Neiman-Foster Homes together that next year. And we’re having fun working together, seeing this area really explode.”

Artisan Creative Homes Michael Foster (l-r), Nathan Foster, Marce Foster, Charles Khan and Terry Neiman

Rick Nash of Artisan Creative Homes was one of the eight builders featured in the recent 2021 Hill Country Builders Association Parade of Homes. And his home, at 105 Blue Ground in the Bay West section of Horseshoe Bay, was unmistakably

Neiman-Foster Homes

impressive.

Home building heavyweights Terry Neiman and

Formerly owned by Texas Tech legendary football coach Spike Dykes, this

Michael Foster only met each other four years ago. In that short span they’ve comfortably established themselves as one of the pre-eminent custom builders in the Hill Country. They each bring unique skill sets to their rapidly expanding enterprise and without question deliver world class homes to the many high-end clients

extensive remodel job featured an expansive open living area with soaring ceilings, custom moldings, walls of glass, hardwood flooring and a gorgeous view of the water feature on Ram Rock’s picturesque 11th tee box. The backyard is like its own little park. And the house features so much more. Artisan also received second place for best master suite in the HCBA Parade. This is quite a feat considering the stiff competition.

seeking them out. But their respective journeys

Nash is originally from Amarillo, TX and right after high school became a painting

to Horseshoe Bay, and their ultimate partnership,

contractor. Eight years into his trade he injured his back and needed a Plan B. “I

took two completely different paths.

had painted for many builders and they all had better homes and trucks than I did,” he said. “I decided that I wanted to be a builder / remodeler, so I hired on as

Terry Neiman hailed from Copperas Cove and worked in that area including Belton, Temple, Killeen, etc. as a

a superintendent. I wasn’t making much but I enjoyed it and I was learning all aspects of the business. Working with subs and vendors always came easy to me, and I enjoyed learning the various trades from many of these guys.”

Master Plumber. He started his own plumbing

Artisan Creative Homes’ business model is built around house flipping, remodeling

business in 1984 and 11 years later started

and building spec homes. As with other builders in this market the biggest day-to-

building spec homes, and then customs. Neiman

day challenges are with supply chain and fluctuating pricing issues. It’s virtually

is a plumber’s plumber and knows the trades

impossible to guarantee remodeling timelines and schedules to homeowners

better than most. His exacting standards attract

because of so many uncertainties with delivery of products and materials. But

seasoned subcontractors who also embrace high

since most of Nash’s work is in house flipping or building specs he is his own

quality, custom craftsmanship in the trades. Ten

client.

years ago Terry and his wife Deborah decided to relocate to scenic Horseshoe Bay and start a new life chapter.

Michael Foster, a graduate of the University of Houston, is a civil engineer. His 52 years of experience in commercial and residential construction paint a broad brush of highly successful projects in size and scope. He built more than 10,000 multifamily units, along with 12 churches and multiple, elaborate commercial projects. In 2009, after working several years in the DC-area, he and his wife Cheryl decided to head for the Hill Country and retire in comfortable,

Rick Nash

cushy Horseshoe Bay.

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[Savvy Special Report]

THE NATIONAL KITCHEN & BATH ASSOCIATION (NKBA) RELEASES ITS 2022 DESIGN TRENDS REPORT

aspects of both kitchen and primary bathroom design, forecasts the styles, features, materials and innovations expected to be most popular over the next two to three years. The current study finds that the COVID-19 pandemic has

‘‘

We’ve seen the pandemic have an effect across all sectors in our society and we’re now starting to see how the change in human behaviors is shifting the way we design our homes,” said Bill Darcy, Chief Executive Officer, National Kitchen & Bath Association.

“Consumers are more eager to embrace new technologies, innovative ways to provide

‘‘

The 2022 study, a deep dive into all

accelerated consumer interest in and

multi-functional options to maximize their space to fit any occasion and are opting

adoption of key trends in their homes

for surfaces and designs that make it easier to clean, as well as address health and

such as integration of smart technology,

wellness.

multi-functional spaces, and natural and nature-based designs.

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Smart technology has long been a promised integration into the

expect nature-inspired colors to grow in prominence, notably greens

home and will only continue to rise in popularity among consumers.

and blues. For fixtures, the trend is toward more matte and brushed

COVID-19 made people conscious of high-contact surface points,

finishes in black, stainless, nickel and pewter. Additionally, designers

so homeowners increasingly turned to hands-free and voice-

see increased natural light with large high-performance windows and

activated technology to reduce the spread of diseases. In fact,

doors for outdoor access becoming more prominent, as homeowners

devices offering touchless technology have become the breakout

continue to create outdoor living, dining and cooking areas outside the

stars within the kitchen and bath space, making consumers’ lives

home.

easier and helping to decrease high contact surface areas.

“Besides the pandemic, another rising factor in the design trends

Yet, while there was buzz around the involvement of technology in

we are seeing for 2022 and beyond is the growth of the millennial

2021, the market remains largely untapped as only 30% of kitchen

and gen X customer base, as these homeowners are now reaching

projects and 21% of bathroom designs included some type of

the point in their lives where they are increasingly working with

integrated appliances.

designers to create their ideal homes as opposed to attempting to do

In addition to smart technology, 58% of designers predict spaces that serve multiple functions will becoming increasingly popular in 2022 and beyond. New millennial homeowners are looking to

it themselves,” continues Darcy. “These homeowners expect a certain style and flair for their homes, while also showcasing a different vision for what they feel their home should bring to their life. For example, maximize their kitchen space with islands that serve as a meal

they are requiring both a space for work, as well as, an escape –

prepping area, a work station and a dining table, as well as a place

leading to designs that are both relaxing and reinvigorating.”

to entertain guests. Furthermore, younger consumers are looking to

While boomers continue to be a large part of designers’ customer

include laundry facilities inside their bathrooms; maximizing space

base, the demographics are shifting toward a younger audience that is

while freeing up room elsewhere in the home for different activites.

increasingly driving future trends. While gen X remains the biggest age

With work from home and flexible work days gaining traction in

group, with 49% of the design projects customized for them, designers

the national workforce, the ability to customize the home space

note a 6% increase in work on behalf of millennials. This has resulted in

for specific needs will only continue to grow in importance for

a shift in how designers do business as millennials, who are more apt

homeowners.

to conduct meetings virtually, are almost 10% more likely to want to do the entire project virtually.

In that same vein, millennials are leading the increase in natural and contemporary designs, especially within the kitchen and bath.

Moving away from white and gray as primary colors, designers

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[Savvy Trucks & Toys]

A TRUCK FOR EVERY DRIVER, EVERY BUDGET

By Beverly & Steve Smirnis

« Ford’s research shows 40% of F-150 owners take their vehicles off-road. The Tremor stands ready for rock-climbing. »

F

ord has been the truck sales leader in the

5.0L V8 engine. Starting with an MSRP of $43,804, it had a little over

U.S. for decades. Still, competition keeps

$11K in upgrades for a total sticker price of $57,540.

Ford engineers always at the drawing board.

Off-road vehicles are a hot segment where even the legendary F-150

There’s something for any type of truck

Raptor now has a viable contender. Yes, a new Raptor R is coming

owner across a wide range of budgets thanks

this year but for a different kind of off-roader, the introduction of the

to Ford’s vast range of configurations.

F-150 Tremor® was first. Raptor is inspired by desert racers, and

The F-150, all-new in 2021, offers six engine choices, ranging from the

although capable of rock crawling, it is primarily tuned to go fast over

standard 290-horsepower, 3.3-liter V-6 to a torque-rich turbo-diesel on

any type of terrain. The F-150 Tremor® combines capability to tow

up to a 400-hp, 5.0-liter V-8. A new addition is a 430-hp, turbo 3.5-liter

10,900 pounds and a payload rating of 1,885 pounds with true off-

V-6 gas-electric hybrid. Then choose from six trim levels and regular,

road prowess. This one is the rock-climber with upgraded suspension

SuperCab (extended) and SuperCrew (crew cab) configurations. Our

and driveline hardware, increased suspension travel, approach,

tester was the XLT (one step up from the base) SuperCrew with the

breakover, and departure angles plus standard rear locking differential

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and available front Torsen limited-slip differential. In addition to standard Hill Descent Control, Tremor also features available new off-road technologies such as enhanced Trail Control, Trail One-Pedal Drive and Trail Turn Assist. All versions feature a F-150 Raptor-style bash plate, off-road running boards, a unique hood and grille with Active Orange highlights and unique trim and technology packages. All F-150 Tremor models are configured as SuperCrew cab with a 5.5-foot box, four-wheel drive, and the Ford 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine. Our tester was the mid-level which added just over $6K to the MSRP of $49,505. With trailer tow package, the Torsen differential, Pro Power OnBoard power generator, Co-Pilot 360 Assist and a few other add-ons, it was priced at $63K. A new Ford Ranger is due for the 2023 model year, poised to compete with the Chevy Colorado, Toyota Tacoma and all-new 2022 Nissan Frontier mid-sizers, but first to launch in the category

Who are the other contenders

Which vehicle was named

of what we’d term “unconventional trucks” was the 2022 Maverick,

in the mid-size and compact

2022 Truck of Texas? Which

an affordably priced unibody construction compact pickup with a

truck segment?

truck won both Off-Road

standard hybrid drivetrain good for 40 mpg in the city, yet still with

Vehicle of the Year and Luxury

an impressive payload capacity of 1,500 pounds and standard

Pickup Truck of Texas?

towing capacity of 2,000 pounds or optional 4,000-pound upgrade. Ford says it hopes that the economical Maverick won’t just be a customer’s first truck – they’re going after brand newcomers. The 2022 Ford Maverick Lariat comes with a 2.5-liter hybrid engine. But our tester had the optional 2.0-liter EcoBoost gas-only engine which is the only way to get all-wheel drive. The gas engine with the 4X4 and just a few option upgrades was $30K

« Ford marketers want the Maverick not just to be a buyer’s first truck; they hope for it to be their first Ford vehicle. »

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[Workforce Network]

By Julie Farmer

M

aster Plumbers Lucas Brandenburg and James Forest teach adult plumbing apprentices every Tuesday night in Marble Falls. They use an industry-approved curriculum that

supplements the apprentices’ on-the-job training.

Lucas Brandenburg of Brandenburg Plumbing knew immediately it was something he wanted to do. “I knew plumbing companies in the Highland Lakes struggle to find not just plumbers, but qualified plumbers with a real desire for the trade. A well-trained base of tradespeople is very valuable to both local employers and property owners.”

Those looking for a career also benefit. Apprentices who complete about ten months of classroom and hands-on training earn an Interim Credential from the Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship. Also, plumbing apprentices may apply to the Texas State Board of Plumbing for credit of

Lucas Brandenburg, left, James Forest

up to six-months toward the required two years of on-the-job experience when registering to sit for a Tradesman (residential-only) licensing exam.

This credit accelerates the apprentices’ timeline to licensing and higher

Along with Master Plumbers Brandenburg and Forest, Master Electrician Calvin Jones has taken the reins to conduct classes

wages.

for electrician apprentices using the same nationally recognized training program.

These incentives are intended to encourage apprentices to get the firstlevel license and then continue the classroom training toward a Journey-

Is it time intensive?

worker license. Journey-workers can work in residential, commercial, and

“Yes” says James Forest of Complete Care Plumbing, Heating &

industrial settings.

Air Conditioning of Marble Falls. “But it is time well invested. It

The Contractors also benefit when their apprentices become licensed and is able to help meet the market demand.

“Anyone who has been through this training will have their resume placed at the top of the pile,” says Brandenburg.

gives a chance for me to train an extensive set of skills needed for residential plumbing. In their day-to-day most apprentices do not get to see the bigger picture. I infuse life skills and the aspects of running a successful plumbing business in the instruction. Training here, like this, is a way to put them to task and further their skill level by hands-on and traditional book-

But the benefits extend beyond the workplace.

learning. Classes are small, but with thirteen adults in training,

“There is an immediate impact that is far greater than just helping them

we need a lot of room to stretch out and practice these skills.

get licensed more quickly,” says Brandenburg. “The students begin to

With the use of the Hill Country Builders Association building, we

see themselves as part of the community. A stable career means they can support local restaurants and businesses, get married, start a family,

can get a lot of ground covered.”

volunteer at charity events, sponsor a little league team, buy a house, or

The Hill Country Builders Association generously provides their

any other kind thing that adds real value to the communities they live in,

facility, rent-free, for apprentice training classes as a way to

and it is all because they found a trade where they can make a fantastic

support the trades. And Moore Enterprises donates the plumbing

living and worked hard to get licensed.”

supplies and equipment used for hands-on skill training.

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The cost of the apprenticeship training classes is funded through a matching grant. Money contributed by the Economic Development Corporations (EDCs) of Burnet, Marble Falls, and Llano is matched

by Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area. Because student fees, books, equipment, and supplies are all covered by the grant, adult apprentices can take the class at practically no charge.

A nonprofit, Workforce Network, Inc, is responsible for orchestrating the EDCs’ investment, writing the grant application, hiring the instructors, and administering the grant as well as overseeing the classes. Along with their board, Workforce Network, Inc. has strategically collaborated with the EDCs, higher-education providers, employers, and other community leaders to help address worker shortages in construction trades, healthcare and hospitality jobs.

Since 2016, Workforce Network, Inc. has driven more than $300,000 in public grants and private donations into the Highland Lakes to fund

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