February 2013Volume 21, Number 2

City Issues – Fees in Flux, Comprehensive Plan Changes pg. 6 / Opportunities to Market Your Business pg. 15

Who are You Trying to Reach? pg. 3 /2013 Buyers’ Preferences and Home Trends pg. 4

2013 House for HopeThe Master Builders Association of Pierce County (MBAPC) has partnered

with Communities in Schools Tacoma to bring financial support to the organization in 2013 from sale proceeds of the 2013 MBAPC House for Hope. According to the Department of Education’s best practice website, the “What Works Clearinghouse,” Communities in Schools is the only organization proven to increase graduation rates. Communities in Schools’ mission is to provide children with community-based resources in order to help them learn, stay in school, and prepare for life. Much of that assistance comes in the form of academic tutoring, but CIS also offers various enrichment programs, such as basketball, cooking, and arts and crafts.

The House for Hope is located in the Rock Creek development in Spanaway. Labor and materials are being donated by MBAPC members and general contractor SoundBuilt Northwest. “I am excited and proud to be part of this effort,” said Kurt Wilson of SoundBuilt Northwest and 2013 MBAPC President. “This project provides an opportunity for MBAPC members to reach out and really help those who will benefit for a lifetime, and also helps create a future workforce for our own membership.”

The House for Hope’s groundbreaking was on January 7, and the home will be opened to the public and listed for sale beginning on May 11, 2013 as part of the MBAPC’s Parade of New Homes. Please see page 5 for list of participants.

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February 19General Membership Networking Meeting

Location: Simpson Strong Tie, Kent, 5:15 pm

March 19General Membership

Housing ForumLocation: Cheney Stadium,

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April 16General Membership Networking Meeting

Location: TBASpeakers from My Fix It Up Life

11:30 am

June 14Golf Classic

Location: Lipoma FirsPuyallup

Design Professionals Council5:30 p.m. - 2nd Thursday

February 21DPC Roundtable

Location: MBA Office1120 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma

March 11 Education Meeting

Location: BLRB Architects- Tacoma

April 11Location:Earthwise Architectual

Salvage- Tacoma

May 9Education Meeting w/Olympic

Landscape & Irrigation

June 13Networking Meeting

Location: Lighting Design Lab

Remodelors™ Council6 p.m. - 4th Tuesday

February 26Location: Buttered Biscuit

Location:Sumner

March 26Ed Selden Carpet ONE

Location: Lakewood

April 23Location: TBD

May 21REX Awards Dinner

Location: Fircrest Golf Club

June 26Location: TBD

July 30 Annual Crab Feed

Location: Chambers Bay Golf Course

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Who Are You Trying to Reach?

From the PresidentKurt Wilson, SoundBuilt Northwest

Our world is changing. In

the next five years, Generation X and Generation Y will

become 80 percent of the working population. What does this mean? It’s time to take a look at how to connect to and grow potential employees and the future of the building industry.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) conducted a 30 question survey from September to October of 2012 asking these demographics about their career preferences, use of technology and communications and industry perspectives. The following is where they see their futures, how they prefer to connect, and how they see home associations like MBA of Pierce County.

Early risersWhen it comes to advancing their career, Generation X and Y largely prefer education and networking events earlier in the day. Evenings and weekends are generally considered personal time especially with those with growing families. The majority of those surveyed are looking to strike a balance between career advancement and personal time.

Communication is KeyOver 80 percent of those surveyed prefer email information from groups they belong to and cold contacts over phone, social media, and mail. What is the biggest reason for joining an association such as the MBA of Pierce County? Peer to peer dialogue and information sharing followed by sales and marketing opportunities to potential clients, and industry information.

At the MBA of Pierce County, we will use this information to continue to grow. This year we will also focus some of our networking meetings earlier in the day. Our weekly emails and website now feature more industry related news from NAHB and BIAW. We will continue to follow these trends and encourage all of you to get involved. We have some very informative meetings coming up featuring nationally known

speakers such as our annual Housing Forum on March 19 (please see page 9 ) our April 16 General Membership meeting. RSVP today!

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2013 BUYER PREFERENCES AND HOME TRENDS

From the Executive OfficerTiffany Speir, Esq.

Better Homes and Gardens gave their 2013 Buyer Preferences

and Home Trends Seminar at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas in January. Included below

are excerpts from their findings. Average home size: 2000 - @ 2300 SF 2006 – 2499 SF 2009 – 2360 SF 2012 – 2500 SF+

Today’s home owners: • Have @ 1900 SF of living space and want 2226 SF• Open kitchen and family room arrangements (great rooms) – 21% wanted this in 2004 compared to 37% of home buyers who state this as a critical demand in 2012 • Expectations increase as price they are expected to pay increases• Most want 3-4 bedrooms• 65% say 2 or 2.5 baths are enough; 13% want 3 baths, 10% want 3.5+ baths

• 65% of home buyers expect ceilings of 9’ or more (up from 54% in 2004)

The most influential factors in order of importance: • Living space / number of rooms (65%) • Energy efficiency (39%)• Insulation and improvements to energy costs (35%) • Location (30%) • Almost equally divided as to whether they want a formal living room (41% do, 37% don’t, 21% undecided) • Willingness to buy a home without a formal living room increases with higher income

What buyers want in the kitchen (in order of importance):

• Table / eating space 85% • Walk in pantry• Double sink• Pull out shelves• Wood cabinets• Central island• Granite / natural stone counters• Recessed lighting• Water filter• Desk space

What buyers want in the bathroom (in order of importance):

• Exhaust fan• Linen closet• Bathtub plus separate shower • Double vanity• Ceramic tile walls• Whirlpool tubs• Private toilet• Granite vanity• Multiple shower heads

What buyers want on home’s exterior (in order of importance):

• Exterior lighting• Patio• Front porch• Trees• Deck• Back porch• Outdoor grill (not outdoor kitchen, JUST a grill) • Sprinklers

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MBA Staff

Executive CommitteeKurt Wilson

President

Board of Directors

MBA Mission StatementThe Master Builders Association of Pierce County is an organization consisting of home building professionals and related service providers. We promote the interests of the home building industry through membership involvement, legislative action, networking and education while striving to maintain the highest ethical standards.

Volume 21, Number 2, Dimensions is published 12 times per year: monthly in Jan., Feb., March, April, May, June, July, Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov. and Dec. by the Master Builders

Association of Pierce County, 1120 Pacific Ave, Suite 301, Tacoma, Washington 98402. Copyright 2013 by Master Builders Association of Pierce County. Opinions expressed are

those of the authors or persons quoted and not necessarily those of the MBA. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without written permission from the publisher.

Laureen SkrivanVice President Treasurer

Joe Zehnder2nd Vice President

Leslie JensenVice President Secretary

Rick HjelmImmediate Past President

Lifetime DirectorsDan Abercrombie, Al Berger, Terry

Brink, Rick Brunaugh, Robert Camp, Bud Crest, Sean Comfort,

Bob Coyne, Ray Dally, Bob Denomy, Jeff Edwards, Mike Fast CGR, Lyle Fox, Steve Garitone,

Dave Graff, Buzz Grant, Glen Graham, Harold Hansen, Dave Hendrickson, Clem Johnson, Rebecca Jones, David Kelly,

David Litowitz, Todd Lord, Bob Lund, Ann McLaren, Bob Mickey, John Miller, Merrit Nelson, Susie

Nelson, Les Rhea, William Schuur, Jr., John Slott, Pat

Steffan, William Triquart, Doug Vieselmeyer, Dick Wegner, Rick Yorkk, Jim Yurina, Joe Zelazny

Lifetime State DirectorsRobert Camp, Don Cash, Lyle

Fox, Steve Garitone, John Slott

Official Publication of: Master Builders Association of Pierce County1120 Pacific Ave., Ste. 301, Tacoma, WA 98402

Phone: (253) 272-2112 Fax: (253) 383-1047www.mbapierce.com info@mbapierce.com

Tiffany Speir- ext. 104 Executive Officer

Kawehi Marshall, CGA, CGP- ext. 105Events & Education Director

Shawn Hoey- ext. 101 Government Affairs Manager

Local DirectorsErnie Dittmann, Josh Dunn,

Dennis Gregory, Ron Hendrickson, Leslie Jensen, Cathi Mahan, Joe Maxwell,

Bob McClellan, Tessa Miller, Gary Pedersen Mike Schwartz, Steve Shattuck

CGR/CAPS, Erle Thompson, Tim Yokes, Duke York CGR/

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State DirectorsKent Arola, Mike Fast CGR, Dan Garber, Steve Garitone, Ron Hendrickson, Rick Hjelm CGR/CR, Randy Kruse, Gary

Patterson, Matt Rock, Tom O’Connor, Corey Watson

National DirectorsBob Camp , Mike Fast CGR,

Lyle Fox, Jeff Hill, Susie Nelson (Alt), Pat Steffan (Alt.)

Kim Taylor- ext. 103Member Benefits DirectorLaura Haworth- ext. 102

Communications/Marketing Manager

Lifetime National DirectorsRobert Camp, Ray Dally, Mike Fast CGR, Lyle Fox, Jim Yurina

2013 BUYER PREFERENCES AND HOME TRENDSAAA KARTAK Glass & Closet Corp.Advanced Electric & Security, Inc.Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Pacific CommonsBMC CorporationCodel Entry SystemsCorliss Resources - Steve ValentaCoverall InteriorsCrescent Lighting Supply, Inc.Custom Choice Door LLCDouble Eagle Interiors, Inc.Ed Anson MasonryEvergreen Drywall & Construction LLC/CertainteedFife Commercial BankGround Effects Landscaping, Inc.Guild Mortgage CompanyHunter Homes Building GroupInfinity Signs & MarketingInsulation NorthwestJ&S GuttersKeller Williams Team REDKingdom Builders Construction LLCLandmark Design, Inc.Lear SidingLegends Roofing Co., Inc.LiftmasterMartinson Painting LLCMC2 Foundations & Flatwork, Inc.Miles Resources LLCMilgard Windows & DoorsML ConstructionNorthwest Door, Inc.Omega Custom HomesPaint ProsParr Lumber Co.Pederson ConstructionPhase II General Contractor IncPishman Construction- ArtProBuild Quality Plus Insulation Inc.Rainier View Rooter LLCREC Residential Electric, Inc Rodda Paint RTS Sauder Molding & MillworkMike Schwartz Construction, Inc.SEGA EngineersServiceMaster of TacomaSherwin-WilliamsSound Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.SoundBuilt NorthwestSuperFloorsSusie Nelson The Truss Co.- Cliff United Wholesale Supply, Inc.Valley Supply CompanyWatterson Excavation Inc.White Sands CarpentryYard Works Inc.Yokes Construction, LLC

Thank you House for Hope Sponsors

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CITY ISSUES – FEES IN FLUX,

From the Government Affairs ManagerShawn Hoey

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHANGESEdgewood Traffic Impact Fees: The Edgewood City Council has been discussing an ordinance that would reduce their base

traffic impact fees (TIF) from $4,615 to $1,827 by updating their TIF study. In 2011, the Council approved a temporary reduction which brought the TIF down to $1,150 until mid 2014; after which the fee would go back up to $4,615. The proposed ordinance would make it so that when the temporary reduction ends the TIF would only raise to $1,827 instead of $4,615. The MBAPC submitted a letter to the Council in support of this ordinance. The Council is scheduled to hold second reading, and vote, on this ordinance at the end of January.

Fife School Impact Fees: The City of Fife is currently working through the adoption process of the Capitol Facilities Plans and School Impact Fees for the Fife and Puyallup School Districts. In October 2012 the Planning Commission started their review of the Capitol Facilities Plans. The proposed plan by the Fife School District called for a school impact fee of $1,163, while the Puyallup School District’s plan called for a $13,708 impact fee. The fee proposed under the Puyallup School District Plan would be an increase of over $10,000 from the currently adopted school impact fee rates within the city.

The MBA submitted a letter to the Fife Planning Commission recommending the City adopt the maximum fee obligation rate which has been adopted by Pierce County placing the fees just above $3,000. However, the Commission felt as though the City should be collecting the same fee for both the Puyallup and Fife School Districts and recommended the City Council adopt the $1,163 fee from the Fife School District for both. The MBAPC then sent a letter in support of the Planning Commission’s recommendation.

Now that the Capitol Facility Plans are adopted the Council must go through the formal process of adopting a school impact fee. Once again the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt the $1,163 fee for both school districts. The MBAPC will be providing testimony supporting

the Planning Commission’s recommended rates when it moves on to the City Council. A decision on this issue is expected in late January or early February.

Puyallup System Development Charges: On January 15th the Puyallup City Council held a study session to discuss utility rates and SDC’s. Most of the discussion at this study session revolved around the policy of charging different prices for inside the city/outside the city rates for utilities and SDC’s. The city attorney highlighted that currently how the rates should be the same regardless of being located inside or outside the city. City staff will be going back to the Council in the beginning of February with another presentation regarding this issue.

Sumner School Impact Fees: On December 17th, the Sumner City Council approved an ordinance that shifted where the language regarding School Impact

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Fees is located in the city code. The Council approved an impact fee for the Sumner School District of $3,163, which is consistent with the county’s maximum fee obligation. However, the Council also approved an impact fee of $5,322 for the portion of the Dieringer School District which is located within the City. The MBAPC submitted a letter opposing such action and requesting that the Dieringer SIF also be limited to $3,163, but the Council decided to adopt the $5,322 fee.

Tacoma 2013 Comprehensive Plan Amendments: Currently the Tacoma Planning Commission is reviewing their 2013 Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Two specific amendments the MBA will be paying attention to are Development Intensity Designations and Platting and Subdivision Regulations. The Platting and Subdivision amendment allows for short plats to go from four lots to nine lots. It also reduces the length of review from 90 days to 30 days. However, there is an addition to come into compliance with Complete Streets, multi-modal connectivity, and pedestrian-scale street lighting. The MBA will continue to track these, and provide input, as they move forward.

University Place Park Impact Fees: On December 17th the University Place City Council discussed a previously approved

Detached: Dec. ‘12 Av. New Hm. Price = $267,225 / Median New Hm. Price = $249,950 / Av. New Hm. Cost per Sq. Ft. = $114.83 (up 14% from 12/12)

Attached (new & existing): Dec. ‘12 Av. Hm. Price = $164,632 / Median Hm. Price = $143,250 / New Av. Cost Per Sq. Ft. = $125.12 (down 26% from 12/12) Dec. ‘12 Average Lot Price = $44,072 / Median Lot Price = $37,000 / Av. Lot = 16.5% of Av. Home Price Med. Lot = 14.8% of Med. Home Price

Av. Foreclosed SF Home Price: $164,067 (33.9% of existing homes / 78% of all homes for sale) Source: RealEstats (360-693-6525) DEC. ‘12 YTD ‘12 DEC. ‘11 YTD ‘11

PIERCE COUNTY Lots Created 0 244 7 360

SF Base / Custom 70 / 34 729 / 469 33 / 34 622 / 328 Addition / Remodel 4 / 0 318 / 87 15 / 6 379 / 79

Duplex / Man. / TownHouse 1 / 9 / 0 40 / 119 / 0 0 / 8 / 0 26 / 105 / 0 DUPONT

SF / Add-Remodel 0 / 0 0 / 10 0 / 0 29 / 13 MF / Manufactured 1 / NA 1 / NA 0 / NA 5 / NA

FIFE SF / Add-Remodel 1 / NA 25 / NA 0 / NA 4 / NA

LAKEWOOD SF / Add-Remodel 1 / 0 11 / 104 1 / 16 19 / 180 MF / Manufactured 0 / NA 1 / NA 0 / NA 6 / N/A

PUYALLUP SF / Add-Remodel 2 / 1 71 / 14 NA / NA NA / NA MF / Manufactured 0 / 0 1 / NA NA / NA NA / NA

TACOMA SF / Add-Remodel 9 / 30 149 / 566 1 / 16 19 / 180 MF / Manufactured 0 / 0 8 / 2 0 / NA 6 / N/A

Source: RealEstats (360-693-6525)

Detached: Dec. ‘12 Av. New Hm. Price = $267,225 / Median New Hm. Price = $249,950 / Av. New Hm. Cost per Sq. Ft. = $114.83 (up 14% from 12/12)

Attached (new & existing): Dec. ‘12 Av. Hm. Price = $164,632 / Median Hm. Price = $143,250 / New Av. Cost Per Sq. Ft. = $125.12 (down 26% from 12/12) Dec. ‘12 Average Lot Price = $44,072 / Median Lot Price = $37,000 / Av. Lot = 16.5% of Av. Home Price Med. Lot = 14.8% of Med. Home Price

Av. Foreclosed SF Home Price: $164,067 (33.9% of existing homes / 78% of all homes for sale) Source: RealEstats (360-693-6525) DEC. ‘12 YTD ‘12 DEC. ‘11 YTD ‘11

PIERCE COUNTY Lots Created 0 244 7 360

SF Base / Custom 70 / 34 729 / 469 33 / 34 622 / 328 Addition / Remodel 4 / 0 318 / 87 15 / 6 379 / 79

Duplex / Man. / TownHouse 1 / 9 / 0 40 / 119 / 0 0 / 8 / 0 26 / 105 / 0 DUPONT

SF / Add-Remodel 0 / 0 0 / 10 0 / 0 29 / 13 MF / Manufactured 1 / NA 1 / NA 0 / NA 5 / NA

FIFE SF / Add-Remodel 1 / NA 25 / NA 0 / NA 4 / NA

LAKEWOOD SF / Add-Remodel 1 / 0 11 / 104 1 / 16 19 / 180 MF / Manufactured 0 / NA 1 / NA 0 / NA 6 / N/A

PUYALLUP SF / Add-Remodel 2 / 1 71 / 14 NA / NA NA / NA MF / Manufactured 0 / 0 1 / NA NA / NA NA / NA

TACOMA SF / Add-Remodel 9 / 30 149 / 566 1 / 16 19 / 180 MF / Manufactured 0 / 0 8 / 2 0 / NA 6 / N/A

Source: RealEstats (360-693-6525)

increase to their Park Impact Fee. Under an ordinance the Council passed in 2008 the fee was scheduled to automatically increase at the start of 2013 to $2,800 from the current rate of $2,000. The MBAPC submitted a letter to the Council opposing the fee increase. At the December 17th meeting the Council voted to lower the fee to $2,400 rather than the previously adopted rate of $2,800. The Council also indicated that they would be interested in reviewing the park impact fee as applicable to the current market during 2013.

Shoreline Master Program: The Planning Commission is getting ready to start discussing the City’s SMP. Currently they are reviewing text changes needed to the zoning of Day Island. The MBAPC will keep an eye out as this issue progresses.

2013 MBAPC Proud Partners

Thank you to our 2013 MBA Proud Partners!

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AAA KARTAK Glass & Closet Corporation

www.fasterandbetter.com

Alaska USA Mortgagewww.alaskausamortgage.com

Associated Petroleum Productswww.associatedpetroleum.com

Fournier Insurance Solutionswww.fourniergroup.net

Gray Lumber Companywww.graylumber.com

Lakewood Fordwww.lakewoodford.net

Parr Lumber Co.www.parr.com

Puget Sound Energywww.pse.com

ServiceMaster of Tacomawww.smtacoma.com

Team Me Up Scottywww.teammeupscotty.com

Proud Partners is a Dimensions Sponsorship available through

the TSC sponsorship campaign. Please Contact Kawehi

Marshall at 253.272.2112 ext. 105 if you would like to be listed

as a proud partner.

NEW MEMBERgreetmeet

Recruiter Rewards are back!We heard from you – and Recruiter Rewards are back! For every new member you “prospect” into MBAPC, your name will be entered into a drawing for a prize chosen specifically for that month. Could be a spot in the coveted MBA Golf Classic, could be a suite at the Rainiers Game or the Seattle Thunderbirds! All you need to do is talk to people you do business with and convince them to give the MBA of Pierce County a try! Contact Kim in the MBAPC Office at (253) 272-2112, ext 103 to learn more.

FEBRUARY Recruiter Rewards – Win a $50 Gift Card to a local hot spot AND a $25 Gift Card to Varsity Grill! Two great chances for a night out and all it takes is 1 person to join the MBAPC – call your contacts now!

Calling All Prospective Members! Do you know someone who would benefit from being a part of one of the largest growing professional trade

associations in Pierce County?

Join the MBAPC Membership Ambassadors at a connection event like no other – The MBAPC

Meet & Greet is one of the best ways to connect with other members and get an introduction to

the many benefits the MBAPC offers!

March 7, 2013Time: 530-7pm

Location: The Loose Wheel Bar & Grill Puyallup (715 River Rd, Puyallup)

Look for your invitation soon! Got a hot prospect you want to include? Contact Kim at the MBAPC

Office at membership@mbapierce.com and she will make sure you and your prospect get

personal invitations!

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March BLRB Architects will be presenting background and details on the transformation of Pacific Plaza from

1970’s era parking garage to modern LEED Platinum mixed use structure, and Aaron Winston will be

presenting a residential projects transformations. BLRB Architects will also give tours of the building and the 30,000 sf green roof as well during the social time.

March 14- 5:30 PM

RSVP AT: http://dpcmarch2013.eventbrite.com/

housingforum2013.eventbrite.com

Sponsored by

Parr Lumber Co

Supporting Sponsor

Newland Communities (NASH Cascadia Verde, LLC)

Friend of the ForumBetter Homes and Gardens Real

Estate, AAA KARTAK Glass & Closet

Join the MBA for the MBA Pierce for the 2013 Housing Forum featuring

guest speakers featuring NAHB Senior Economist David Crowe and WA Housing Alliance’s Michael Luis.

2013 Housing Forum March 19 - noon - $10 per person

Cheney Stadium (2502 South Tyler Street)

March 26 - 6pmEd Seldon Carpet One

3901 Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest

Lakewood

Join the Remodelors Council for their March meeting. Network and take Tours of Ed Seldon Carpet One.

RSVP at:marchrc2013.eventbrite.comIf you would like to host a Remodelors Council meeting, please contact Kawehi Marshall at 253.272.2112 ext. 105 or events@mbapierce.com.

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From the Spike ChairSue Zimmerman, Horiuchi Zimmerman Bartels, PS

In January, Jerry Belur,

President of EPK & Associates,

Inc. spoke to our members about the Affordable Care Act and what it means to employees.

The President signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on March 23, 2010 which:

• Makes significant changes affecting the regulation of and payment for many types of private health insurance – many insurance market reforms• Require almost all private sector employers to evaluate the health benefits they currently offer and consider whether they are compliant• For those without access to employer coverage includes a, new individual mandate to purchase and maintain minimum coverage• Beginning in 2014, if you are uninsured, not exempt from the new mandate, and do not to sign up for health care coverage, a penalty will apply. The penalty will be assessed and collected by the IRS as part of your federal income taxes.

The Play or Pay penalty which begins in 2014, states that large employers (those employing 50 or more full-time equivalent employees) will be subject to a penalty if one or more full-time employees receives a tax credit or cost-sharing reduction (a “Subsidy”) and purchases coverage through the state based exchanges due to one of the following conditions:

1. The employer doesn’t offer coverage, or

2. The coverage offered by the employer either does not provide minimum value or is unaffordable to the employee.

If an employer fails to offer coverage; a $2,000 annual penalty (calculated monthly at $166.67) is assessed for every full time employee purchasing

subsidized coverage through the exchange – minus the first 30 employees. If an employer offers coverage but the coverage is deemed “unaffordable” or does not meet minimum essential coverage; a $3,000 annual penalty per employee (calculated monthly at $250) is assesed for every full time employee purchasing subsidized coverage through the exchange.

The BIAW Health Insurance team will continue to provide your company a resource to navigate the changing environment of health care and health insurance. Feel free to contact them with any questions that you may have at 1-800-545-7011orwww.capitalbenefitservices.com / www.epkbenefits.com.

BIAW HEALTH INSURANCE TEAM HELPS NAVIGATE AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE ACT

If an employer fails to offer coverage; a $2,000 annual penalty (calculated monthly at $166.67) is assessed for every full time employee purchasing subsidized coverage through the exchange – minus the first 30 employees.

Your 2013 MBAPC PR and Marketing committee is focused to lead our marketplace with growth,

awareness, conversation, and engagement! We have an aggressive plan and solid commitment

of wonderful volunteers that are excited to deliver you our goals and plans for 2013! Thank you Tessa Miller, Dan Garber, Judi Brown, Gary Patterson, Mark Johnson, Sue Hart, Elizabeth Kraus, Tammy Greenaway and Carol Pope for committing your time to this commitee.

Goals for PR Committee 2013

• Promote, Build, market “House for Hope” with an array of amazing supporters and give back to our community! Going live at 2013 Parade of Homes!• Stronger detailed awareness of the Built® Green Program: We are going to conduct an entire General Membership on green products,

___________________________________________GOODSTEIN LAW GOUP PLLC

Is Pleased to Announce Richard B. Sanders

Justice Washington Supreme Court (Retired) As a New Member of the Firm

After 26 years of private practice defending the rights of others, Richard Sanders was elected to the WA State Supreme Court in 1995 and served for fifteen years. At the Goodstein Firm, Richard Sanders will focus on appellate work, dispute resolution, arbitration, and as well consultation on appeals, constitutional, regulatory, land use and property rights issues.

Goodstein Law Group PLLC provides effective legal services to general and special purpose governments, business entities, and individuals in the Northwest. Attorneys are committed to high quality services in municipal and special purposes government law; real estate; land use; construction; public works; administrative law; regulatory compliance; enforcement; litigation arising in the above areas as well as other areas involving municipal & special purpose government entities, businesses, and individuals.

Goodstein Law Group PLLC 253.779.4000 ~501 South G Street Tacoma WA 98405

rsanders@goodsteinlaw.com ~ clake@goodsteinlaw.comJoining existing GLG Attorneys:

Carolyn A. Lake Ralph U. Klose Timothy Harris Cheryl F. Carlson & Seth S. Goodstein

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From the Public Relations Committee ChairJosh Dunn, South Sound Magazine

We are and We will be the Authority on the Building Industry in Pierce County

Your PR/Marketing committee will continue to expect growth and sustainable presence in this great region for business.

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technology, trends and guest speakers!• Three time champs for annual Chili Cook-off’s best chili!• Build our committee involvement• Launch new brand and logo• Create MBAPC speaking engagements for our leaders to speak on behalf of the industry• Provide annual report card of all MBA involvement with images• Create MBAPC surveys• Create video content for our website• Your MBAPC is an asset to your organization• MBAPC is your source for everything building

Your PR/Marketing committee will continue to expect growth and sustainable presence in this great region for business. But please remember that the best way to build growth, PR, opportunities is simply; SERVING your community! MBA is not about you…..it is about who you help and who you serve! In the art of giving back you will garner tremendous connections, sales, and success!

I look forward to serving with you in 2013!

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERSas of 12/31/12

Allstate Benefits-Larson Financial & InsuranceRob Hanlon15 Oregon Ave #207Tacoma, WA 98409(253) 448-0144 F (253) 474-1529 www.myallstatebenefits.com InsuranceSpike: Steve Shattuck BLRB ArchitectsAaron Winston1250 Pacific Ave, Ste 700 Tacoma, WA 98402(253) 627-5599 F (253) 572-5167 www.blrb.comArchitect/DesignSpike: Leslie Jensen Communities In Schools of TacomaTeresa Maxwell708 S G. StreetTacoma, WA 98405(253) 571-1114 F (253) 571-1079 www.cisoftacoma.orgNon-Profit OrganizationSpike: Gary Patterson Corliss ResourcesScott Corliss3106 Sumner Tapps Hwy E #A Lake Tapps. WA 98391(253) 826-8010 (253) 826-8011 www.corlissresources.com Concrete; Sand/Gravel Spike: Tim Yokes Custom Choice Door LLCTed Matthews3602 S Cedar St, Ste B Tacoma, WA 98409(253) 472-0963 (F) (253) 472-1422 www.customchoicedoor.com Doors/Millwork/TrimSpike: Kurt Wilson

Dreamco Development Terrence Belieu8506 206th St Ct ESpanaway, WA 98387 (253) 732-6776 www.dreamcollc.comConsultant, EnvironmentalSpike: Kurt Wilson Earthwise Salvage Inc Patrick LaMear/ Karen Carston628 E 60th StTacoma, WA 98404(253) 476-7837www.ewsalvage.comRecycling/SalvageSpike: Leslie Jensen Gentry Custom RemodelKevin Gent5001 S I StTacoma, WA 98408(253) 921-0834 www.gentrycustomremodel.com Remodeler, ResidentialSpike: Barb Berntsen Hancock Business CommunicationsBob Rhodes4487 S 134th PlTukwila, WA 98168(206) 432-9040 F (206) 432-9483 www.hbc-systems.com Communications-Internet/TelecommunicationsSpike: Gary Patterson Hydroseeding & Bark Blowers IncBill Richardson1321 Tacoma Pt Dr EBonney Lake, WA 98391(253) 770-0242 F (253) 770-0332www.hydroseedingandbarkblowersinc.comLandscaping Contractor Spike: Kurt Wilson

Hyland Cabinetworks, Inc. Justin SouersPO Box 1117 Milton, WA 98354(253) 952-7077 F (253) 952-8817 www.hylandcabinetworks.com CabinetsSpike:Billie Jo Hyland J.S. Jones and Associates Inc. Jeff JonesPO Box 1908 Issaquah, WA 98027(253) 905-5736 www.jsjonesenv.comConsultant, EnvironmentalSpike: Kurt Wilson JET Millwork Installations LLC Jeff Zacher9110 154th St Ct EPuyallup, WA 98375(253) 435-8057 F (253) 904-8256Doors/Millwork/Trim; Cabinets Spike: Tim Yokes Johansen Excavating Inc Jacob CimmerPO Box 674Buckley, WA 98321(360) 829-6493 F (360) 829-5473www.johansenexcavating.comGeneral Contractor; Land DeveloperSpike: Kurt Wilson Kingdom Builders Construction LLCRyan Jewell2316 Tacoma Rd EPuyallup, WA 98371(360) 790-0501 www.kingdomblders.com General Contractor Spike: Gary Patterson MB Electric LLCMardy Betschart PO Box 5758Lacey, WA 98509(360) 455-1025 F (360) 455-1026 Electrical ContractorSpike: Kurt Wilson

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Mold Solutions NWKevin KalbergPO Box 1427North Bend, WA 98045(425) 888-3332 F (425) 671-0977 www.dontfearmold.comMold Remediation/RemovalSpike: Duke York Pacific Outdoor ProductsSam Emmons PO Box 50Maple Valley, WA 98038(425) 432-6000 F (425) 432-2600 www.pacificoutdoor.com Playground Equipment Spike: Kurt Wilson Property Management Group Julie Smith 5620 112th St E, Ste 124 Puyallup, WA 98373(253) 286-2677 F (253) 435-5588 Property ManagementSpike: Gary Patterson

Studio HomeKristin Anderson3106 Bridgeport Way W University Place, WA 98466(253) 853-1414www.mystudiohome.com Home Improvement ShowroomSpike: Jeff Hill Transportation Engineering NorthwestJeff Schramm816 6th St SKirkland, WA 98033(425) 889-6747 F (425) 889-8369 www.tenw.comTraffic Engineering; Striping/Parking Lot/RoadSpike: Kurt Wilson Tru Colors Contracting Inc Travis Young9113 207th Ave EBonney Lake, WA 98391(253) 212-7174 F (253) 987-5797 www.trucoatings.comPainting ContractorSpike: Billie Jo Hyland

Windermere Professional PartnersJim Swanson4701 S 19th St, Ste 200 Tacoma, WA 98405(253) 495-4655 F (253) 565-6178 www.homesforsaletacoma.org Real EstateSpike: Laureen Skrivan

WELCOME BACKWashington Marble Works, Inc. Kristy Pistilli1016 Zehnder StSumner, WA 98390(253) 891-1823 F (253) 826-8254 www.washingtonmarbleworks.com Floor CoveringsSpike: Kurt Wilson

ARC: 1301

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14 - MBA DIMENSIONS

Many Home Builders Association members are already saving time and money through the NPP program.

To access the discount pricing, register with NPP. Signing up is easy.

HOW TO REGISTER

Go to www.mynpp.com. Click “Join Now”.

Select “Construction” from the dropdown menu.

Select “Residential” from the Category dropdown menu.

Select “HBPP” from the Association dropdown menu.

Complete the registration form.

Corporate Discount - 22% off all wireless calling plans $34.99 & higher and free activation

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Select Accessory Discount - 35% (corporate) and 25% (employee/family)

$20 Unlimited Wireless E-mail feature on corporate lines

Variable discounts on phones Verizon Eligibility Requirements: Each Member must be a construction company, heavy highway, concrete, remodeling company or other trade craftsman (e.g.: a subcontractor such as an electician or plumber whose primary trade is within the construction industry).

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Receive money for your used phones Additional 10% for members

Toll-free audio conferencing for only 3 cents per minute; no contract, setup or monthly fee

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Since 2007 many HBA Chapters have partnered with NPP to offer members discount pricing on several products and services. NPP negotiates the rates, and makes them available to HBA members throughout the country.

This program is entirely free, and there is no obligation to purchase. To access the savings, register with NPP at www.mynpp.com. Included among the discounts available to participating HBA Chapter members:

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For more information about the program, feel free to contact NPP:

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Gain a Competitive Edge with a DesignationWith today’s changing market, it is more important than ever that building industry professionals maintain their edge. Like any

other profession, a changing market can translate into fiercer competition for your business. Earning a designation from NAHB Education can be a great way to distinguish yourself—and your company. Take the opportunity to advance your industry knowledge and skills. For more information on professional designations from NAHB, and a class schedules visit the MBA log onto www.mbapierce.com, and view education under programs. Start the path to your designation today!

Certified Graduate Associate (CGA) provides the opportunity for understanding the home building business and how to provide valuable support and solutions to the industry.

Certified Graduate Remodelor (CGR) is an exclusive designation offered to the remodeling industry.

Graduate Master Remodelor (GMR) allows CGRs to attain further recognition for educational excellence and longevity in the remodeling industry. (GMR) is designed to be the master level of the current CGR designation.

Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) is recommended for professionals new to the building industry and/or working towards their Certified Master Builder (CMB) designation.

Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation recognizes builders, remodelers and other industry professionals who incorporate green building principles into homes, without driving up the cost of construction.

Master Certified Green Professional (Master CGP) Exclusively for experienced builders and remodelers, the (Master CGP) designation comprises a more in-depth study of green building science and methods.

Certified Sales Professionals (CSP) is designed for specialists in new home sales.

Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) program teaches the technical, business management, and customer service skills in the remodeling industry — home modifications for the aging-in-place.

Residential Construction Superintendent (RCS) is geared toward promising field superintendents,administrative personnel, associate members, trade foremen, builder members and anyone else wishing to excel in this position.

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Opportunities to Market Your Business

From The Remodelors™ Council ChairSteve Shattuck, Shattuck & Associates, Inc.

I hope that each of us will take advantage of all the opportunities we have to get our name out there.The MBA Remodelors™ Council

is the 5th largest council in the entire nation. Yes in the nation. With that said, there are many opportunities to market your company at events that the RC support. In January the RC had a Remodelors Council booth at the Tacoma Home and Garden Show. I want to thank the individuals that helped set up the booth and tear down the booth and also those that gave of their time to man the booth.

Projects Unlimited Inc. - Loris Candiloro (Chair)Legal Shield - Paul FishelBlue Dolfin Interiors – Barb BerntsenGray Lumber Company – Yontz Miller, Sarah Ortega, Melinda Strata, Carrie Cooke, David Robinson (set up and tear down)Hyland Cabinetworks, Inc. – Billie Jo Hyland (use of truck for set up)R4 Construction LLC – Dawn Fast, Steve RorkShattuck & Associates, Inc. – Steve ShattuckGlassman – Bob WaringMike Schwartz Construction – Mike SchwartzYork Enterprises – Duke York, Tyler York Parker Drafting Service – Joel ParkerLinda Kirch, Window DesignMC2Foundations + Flatwork – Steven McCombsLakewood Ford – Bill TuckerQuickTin, Inc. – Mark – use of a truck for tear down

This annual event is just one place you can get your name out. Only 14 members helped at the booth this year. Those 14 members had opportunities to meet people and talk to people about bath and kitchen remodels, home building in Pierce County and who do they call when they are looking for a contractor? I hope that each of us will take advantage of all the opportunities we have to get our name out there. In May the RC hosts the Remodeling Excellence Awards. This event is held to honor of those in the remodeling industry, both builder and associate members. Many members at the home show this past month had their awards on display for the public to view, including one member with a banner saying “2012 Remodeler of the Year”. Now that is marketing.

I want our council to grow in membership and in knowledge. I hope to have numerous educational pieces at our meetings throughout the year. Can you host a meeting? If you are interested contact Kawehi at the MBA Office.

I look forward to seeing you all on February 26th at 6 pm. Have a great day!

REMODELORS COUNCIL SCHEDULE- 4th Tuesday - 6 pm

MARCH 26Ed Selden Carpet ONE- Lakewood

APRIL 23Lutz Tile- Puyallup

MAY 21REX Awards DinnerFircrest Golf Club

JUNE 25Stoneway Roofing Supply

Parkland, WA

JULY 30Annual Crab Feed

Chambers Bay Golf Course University Place

Sponsors by Gray Lumber Co.

AUGUST 27Contract Furnishing Mart- Fife

(lifetime sponsor)

SEPTEMBER 24Gray Lumber Co

OCTOBER 22Milgard Windows - Fife

(TORH Sponsor)

NOVEMBER 26Albert Lee Appliances

Tacoma

Members 2 to 4 YearsAbove the Best, Inc.Catherine Shively Interior DesignerEverson’s Econo-Vac, Inc.Newton Plumbing, Inc.Prudential Contact Corp Realtors-Affiliate Justin NimickSoundBuilt Northwest-Affiliate Gary RaccaThe Fixture Gallery @ Consolidated Supply Co.

Members First YearCW Title and EscrowDouble Check & Balance Accounting & Consulting Inc.Hampton Hill LLCIAG Property MaintenanceMcCament & Rogers, LLCOmega Custom HomesSterling Bank Home Loans-Gig Harbor

THANKS FOR RENEWING*

*As of 12/31/12

Members 40 to 44 YearsColumbia Sheet Metal Inc.Meridian Center ElectricMilgard Windows & Doors

Members 30 to 34 YearsWestern Builders Supply Inc

Members 20 to 24 YearsJ E Pelland Construction, Inc.Tacoma Power

Members 15 to 19 YearsHowe InvestmentsLaw Offices of Robert DenomyPuget Sound Fireplace Inc.Rosen Supply Co., Inc.

Members 10 to 14 YearsCanyon Creek Cabinet CompanyCountertop Solutions and CabinetryCrane Repair Service/ Lance Gyldenege Construction Co.Holroyd Company IncJohnson & Maddox Construction Co., Inc.-Affiliate Larry “Guy” JohnsonJohnson & Maddox Construction Co., Inc.-Affiliate Rick JohnsonLaborWorks Industrial StaffingLarson Glass Co., Inc.Legends Roofing Co., Inc.Magellan InsulationMRF Construction, Inc.-Affiliate Carolin FastReding Construction, Inc.Sound Earthworks, Inc.

Members 5 to 9 YearsAccess Windows & Glass, LLCDrain-Pro Inc.Horiuchi Zimmerman Bartels, PSJET Door, LLCT-OZ Construction, Inc.Wren & Willow, Inc.-Affiliate Cliff Kendall

TOP 25 RECRUITING SPIKES

TOP 25 ALL TIME SPIKES

* Per NAHB Active Spikes as of 12/31/2012 Spikes that have recruited in

the past 12 months.

* Per NAHB Spikes as of 12/31/2012

625.75534.75297.75286.75282.75259237.75174.75166.25157.5134.75123.5112.5112105.259289.257363.561.7557.7553.545.2541.2537.5

Dave GraffSteve GaritonePat SteffanSusie NelsonRick HjelmSteve ShattuckRandy KruseCathi MahanSue ZimmermanLyle FoxRebecca JonesDuke YorkKurt WilsonGary PattersonKent ArolaTom O’ConnorDan GarberJoe MaxwellJoe ZehnderScott ServenJosh DunnTim YokesLynne HillLaureen SkrivanBillie Jo Hyland

Dave GraffSteve GaritoneDavid LitowitzPat SteffanSusie NelsonCarri LitowitzRick HjelmSteve ShattuckRandy KruseRobert CampWilliam Schuur, JrDave HendricksonCathi MahanBud CrestKirk HarrSue ZimmermanGordon NeuLyle FoxMichael R FastRebecca JonesDuke YorkFred BrownWayne ManganKurt WilsonGary Patterson

625.75534.75332297.75286.75285282.75259237.75209.5192.5176.75174.75173.5167166.25161.5157.5157134.75123.5120116.5112.5112