Lincoln Business Builder (Jan. 2012)

January 2012 Published monthly by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln Volume 49 No. 1

The LINCOLN BUSINESS BUILDER

HBAL Installation & Awards CeremonyMonday, January 16, 20126:00 p.m. - Social • 7:00 - Dinner

Special Guest: Al TrellisAl has 40 years experience as a custom builder, engineer, consultant, columnist, and speaker. He’s known for his creativity and insights into improving profits and productivity. He has written numerous books and over 200 articles about life and various aspects of homebuilding. Sesostris Shrine Center1050 Saltillo Road • Hwy. 77 & Saltillo RoadCost - $20 per person • No shows will be billedSave us a call and send your RSVP by January 10 to [email protected] or call 402-423-4225.

Scan this QR code with your smartphone to view

the Lincoln Business Builder online!

Need a QR code scanner? It’s easy and free to download an

application from your service provider.

Find the Frog!Details on page 4.

www.nebtitleco.com

Featuring Chuck PfenningBusiness Development

W W W . n e b t i t l e c o . c o m 866.816.3180

Trustworthy Experienced Accurate Motivated Market Leaders

nebraska title company Powerhouse Residential Staff

Chuck PfenningBusiness Development

“Chuck has years of experience and his knowledge, expertise and integrity are an asset to Nebraska Title Company as well as our customers. He has the natural ability to make home buyers feel at ease when making one of the biggest investments in their life.” Patrick Lutz, CEO, and General Counsel

Favorite part of your job? Helping first time home buyers at their closing, seeing the joy and excitement on their faces.

Recent Book you finished? The Lions Game

How will your business change in the next year? Our industry will rely less and less on paper and move into paperless closings.

How I got into the business? I was a real estate broker in the late 70’s and was asked to help out a local title company by doing closings for them. As they say; “the rest is history”.

About my family; wife Rita, daughter Angie and son-in-law, Ben. New granddaughter Stella Grace.

One thing that makes your company different? Our Company was founded on service and accuracy. With our long time employees, we have the foundation and experience to handle all real estate transactions, and we choose to keep ourselves independent.

3 Lincoln Business Builder

My journey as your 2011 HBAL President has been very rewarding. I send my sincerest thank you to each member for this great opportunity. I enjoyed all the kind words and comments from the members I worked with this past year.

In January, I will be passing the gavel to Dan Klein, Sr. I look forward to working under his leadership during 2012. His knowledge and background will be a great benefit for our Association. I have said this more than once,

but our Association is a powerful group of professionals and we are looked up to around our community. We need to continue to be the Association that takes charge and helps to build Lincoln in a positive pro-job and housing area. The key is to continue to bring jobs to Lincoln, then second, housing is most important.

I hope everyone has their goals and plans established for 2012. Please allow time to be an active member of HBAL as the rewards are immeasurable.

I truly enjoyed representing you in 2011. I will never forget the honor you have given me. May you each be blessed with a successful 2012.

President’s Message

President’s Message

Lois Hartzell, HBAL President

Home Builders Association of Lincoln6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516

(402) 423-4225 phone • (402) 423-4251 faxwww.hbal.org • [email protected]

The Lincoln Business Builder is published 12 times per year by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln, 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C, Lincoln,

NE 68516. The Lincoln Business Builder is mailed to all members of the HBAL.

The Home Builders Association does not accept responsibility for or endorse any statements or claims made by advertisers or authors of any

articles.

The annual subscription rate is included with your membership dues.

Mike Benker Jennie Korth Publisher Editor, Photographer, Design

“...our Association is a powerful group

of professionals and we are looked up to around our

community.”

Executive CommitteeLois Hartzell, GMB, CSP, President

Dan Klein, Sr., President ElectMike Rezac, 1st Vice President

Perry Haralson, 2nd Vice PresidentDan Walker, SecretaryBob Bryant, Treasurer

Mike Rezac, Immediate Past PresidentJerry Boyce, Executive Board

Mike Benker, Executive Vice President

Board of DirectorsJeff Bielenberg, Eric Hoke, Ken Inness, CGP

Justin Johnson, Mike Kinning, Matt Kleinschmit, Jo Lewis, Mike May,

Brock Peters, Chuck Pfenning, Gary Reese, Ken Svoboda

Remodelers CouncilJenny Samek

National DirectorsSteve Fulton, CGP

Mike Goings, CGP, CSPAllen Barber, Alternate

Lois Hartzell, GMB, CSP, AlternateMike Rezac, Alternate

National Life DirectorsJim Christo, CGR, CGB, Joe Hampton,

Duane Helmink, John Hoppe, Jr., Ward Fred Hoppe, Joe McKee, Robert Peterson, J. Greg Schwinn, Bob Stephens, Jerry Witthuhn

Past PresidentsMike Benker, Rick Krueger, Dan Kubr,

Donn Mann, Sam Manzitto, Roger Reynolds, CGR, CAPS, Don Rowe,

Greg Shinaut, CGP, Ken Westerhold

HBAL StaffKayla Harrison, Jennie Korth & Ashley Murphy

January 2012Vol. 49, No. 1

ContentsPresident’s Message 3Upcoming Events 4Educational Opportunities 4HBAL Chili Cook-off 5Member News 6Dolls vs. Wheels 7Financial Column 92012 International Builders Show 102012 HBAL Board of Directors 11E-Learning: Webinars and Online Courses 12Improving Housing Markets 13HBAL Holiday Party 14-15Eye on the Economy 16NAHB Member Advantage News 17Residential Construction Performance Guidelines 18Job Safety and Health 18Thank you 2012 Advertisers 19New Members 20Cancellations 20Renewals 21Quinn’s House 232012 Home & Garden Show 24-25Building Permits 26


Jan. 12Board of Directors10:30 a.m.HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C

Upcoming Events | Educational Opportunities

Jan. 12HOMEPAC9:45 a.m.HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C

Calendar of Events

Find the Frog!Find this guy in the Lincoln Business Builder

and be the third person to call the HBAL office (402-423-4225) with his location and your meal at

the next General Membership Meeting is on us!

Only one call per member company will be allowed. Note that once you win, you are not eligible for 12 months. If there is not a third

caller, the prize will not be awarded.

Congratulations to Bob Wiedemeyer, EcoWater Systems of Lincolnon finding the frog last month!

Educational Opportunities

Tuesday Training: First Aid & CPRJanuary 24, 2014

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.HBAL Office • Trade Center

6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C • Lincoln, NE

Cost: $50 HBAL Members / $100 for non-members

Contact the HBAL Office at 402-423-4225 for more information or visit

www.HBAL.org/education/schedules.Space is limited.

2012 Upcoming EventsHBAL Installation & Awards Banquet

Monday, January 16, 2012• • • • • • •

Nebraska Builders Home & Garden ShowThursday-Sunday, February 9-12, 2012

• • • • • • •

HBAL Chili CookoffMonday, March 12, 2012

Jan. 24Tuesday Training - First Aid/CPRHBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost $50 per member or $100 per non-member

Jan. 11

Remodelers Council MeetingSpeaker: Becky Guittar, Hy-Vee Wellness Coach Hy-Vee • 84th & Holdrege Street11:30 a.m. Lunch • Cost $10 per person

Jan. 16HBAL Installation & Awards BanquetSesostris Shrine Center • Hwy. 77 & Saltillo Road6:00 p.m. Social • 7:00 p.m. Dinner • Cost $20 per person

Jan. 2 HBAL Office Closed for New Years


HBAL Chili Cook-off

Join us for the “HOTTEST” event of the year!

HBAL Chili CookoffMonday, March 12, 2012

Shrine Center1050 Saltillo Road

(off Hwy 77 & Saltillo Road)6:00 p.m. - Let the feast begin!7:30 p.m. - Votes must be cast

7:45 p.m. - Prizes awardedAdmission - $15 per person (kids 12 and under are free)

It’s time to form a team, get out the cookbook and start planning your red hot chili booth at our Fourth Annual Chili Cookoff. Let’s have some fun, eat some chili and win some super prizes. Does

your company think it can make the best chili this side of El Paso? Now’s the time to prove it.Contact the HBAL office at 402-423-4225 if you want to be a part of the committee or if you want a booth.

You don’t have to be from Texas to make great chili!

RSVP to attend by March 6(no shows will be billed)

We will be attending the 4rd Annual Chili Cook-off.

________________________________________Company Name

_____ Yes, we will be attending with_____ adults and_____ children under 12.

Please list names below:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Return your RSVP form to the HBAL office via fax (402-423-4251) or e-mail ([email protected]).

____ Check here if you would also like to enter the Chili Cook-off and complete Contest Registration form to the right.

Chili Entrant InfoCost for a booth - FREE

Chili preparation and booth set-up - 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.**All preparation MUST be done at the Shrine Center!**

Exhibitors (cooks) will:• Prepare 3 gallons of chili (in a roaster pan)• Have their own meat thermometer• Bring a table cover• Provide their own extension cords• Choose a theme for their booth & decorate• Name their chili

HBAL will provide:• 8 ft. table• Chairs• Electrical outlet• Bowls, spoons, napkins• Crackers• Prizes

Contest RegistrationOur company wants to have a booth because we are

the best cooks this side of El Paso. We understand that all food preparation must be done on-site and that outside alcohol cannot be brought into the Shrine Center during preparation/cook-off.

____________________________________Company Name____________________________________Contact Name____________________________________E-mail Address / Phone No.

Return your entry form to the HBAL office via fax (402-423-4251) or e-mail ([email protected]).

Don’t forget to RSVP, too! You will receive admittance for two with your booth. Each additional attendee is $15.

Raffle Prizes!!There will be a variety of prizes awarded throughout the evening! Each attendee will receive a raffle ticket upon

arriving at the event. Prizes include gift baskets, gift certificates and more!


Member News

With SympathyOur deepest sympathy to Sue & Jim Crawford, Precast Products & Landscape Village, on the death of Sue’s brother, Richard Foreman, who passed away November 29.Our deepest sympathy to Larry & Carol Hans, Hans Electric, Inc., on the passing of Larry’s father, Larry Hans, Sr. Larry passed away on December 8.

Home Show Special

Color Flyers& Brochures

Only

$.19 per side*

*Print Ready PDF, 8.5 x 11, Standard Paper, Minimum Order 100, bindery extra.

402-483-75753133 S. 7th Street • Suite D

www.pioneerprintinginc.com

Our Annual Coat Drive was another success! Thank you to the following people who contributed.

Mike Benker, HBALRuss Bohaty, Russ Bohaty Electric, Inc.

Kurt Beck, Lincoln Drywall Service & Architectural ProductsJim & Vicki Christo, Christo Design Build, Inc.

Nadine & Frank CondelloJim & Sue Crawford, Precast Products & Landscape Village

Ray DeMar, 1st United Mortgage BancLarry & Carol Hans, Hans Electric, Inc.

John & Kayla Harrison, Harrison Roofing/HBALTom Harrison,

The Frontier GroupJohn Hoppe, Jr., Hoppe, Inc.

Sharon & Dan Klein, Sr., Regal Building Systems, Inc.Jennie & Jason Korth, HBAL

Jo Lewis, Liberty First Credit Union

Shawn & Erin Magnussen, Reese Construction, Inc.Bob & Margaret Schultz,

Schultz Construction

Thanks also to Deb Brown (Willet

Construction, Inc.) for delivering the coats to the Lincoln City

Mission.

Thanks to Jim Crawford (Precast Products & Landscape Village),

Jennie Korth (HBAL) and Michaela Harrison (HBAL)

for delivering the toys collected to the Center for People in Need, Voices of Hope and Family Services.

Thank You!

Member News

My goal in life is to be as good of a person My dog already thinks i aM.

~author unknown


Dolls vs. Wheels

vs.

Final Standings Dolls Wheels 58 Misc. Items 47 Girl Gifts 3 Boy Gifts 10 18

Thanks to everyone who donated!

Mike, Danelle, Ethan & Shianne Benker Jerry & Linda BoyceJim & Vicki Christo

Nadine & Frank CondelloJim & Sue Crawford

Steve & Mary Beth FultonJohn, Michaela, Jack & Kamryn Harrison

Justin & Amy JohnsonMike & Mary Kinning

Ken & Karen KochJennie & Jason Korth

Kim & Duane KumpulaJo & Tom Lewis

Erin, Shawn, Logan & Ryan MagnussenMike & Evon May

Heidi MelvinDoug & Kathy NelsonPat & Jim Ohmberger

Ken & Lou PiersonPioneer Printing

Lori PippittGary & Kathy ReeseJenny & Mike Samek

Bob & Margaret SchultzJames & Sarah SchweersGreg & Lenette Schwinn

Shawn & Valerie Stranathan & FamilyConnie Strohmyer

Ken & Pam SvobodaJason & Megan Woita


Open: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Phone: 464-3211

5940 Colfax Avenue

Special discount for HBAL Members!10% discount on a service or repair

First-time customers only.

A & D Auto-Truck Service“Your Total Vehicle Service & Repair Center”

“We Specialize in Fleet Service and Repair.”

420-1552Service • Remodeling • New Construction

Free Estimates

Bob Nohavec, Master Plumber3400 S. 6th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502

Bob Nohavec Plumbing


The Investment Tax Landscape: Countdown to 2013Provided by John Oestreich, Waddell & Reed

Financial Column

[email protected]

[email protected]

John W. Oestreich Managing Principal Financial Advisor

[email protected]

Let Us Help You Make The Most of Your Financial Future

Personal Financial Planning Investments Retirement Planning Business Financial Planning

IRA Rollovers Long-Term Care * Risk Management * Estate Planning

*Insurance products offered through insurance companies with which Waddell & Reed has sales arrangements Waddell & Reed, Inc. Member SIPC

Brian Willet, CMFC

Financial Advisor [email protected]

Financial Planning - Investments - Insurance Solutions

Waddell & Reed 1001 S. 70th Street,

Suite 201 Lincoln, NE 68510

402-484-7526 800-399-4468

In December 2010, Congress extended the so-called Bush-era tax cuts by passing the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. However, for investors, the legislation may represent not a pardon but a stay of execution. While it’s true that federal tax rates on income, qualifying dividends, and capital gains have been extended through the end of the 2012 tax year, many of the issues that influenced the debate over tax rate extensions will continue to be the subject of heated discussion. As a result, investors have been granted a reprieve while Congress wrestles with those issues. That’s time you can use to think about how best to position your portfolio.The can won’t stay kicked down the road foreverWhy should you look at the time between now and 2013 as an opportunity? Be-cause the U.S. budget deficit is at levels that both political parties recognize can’t be sustained long-term. In 2010, a presidential budget commission recommended addressing the problem through a combination of spending cuts and tax increases. Though the proposals didn’t get enough support to be submitted to Congress, the deficit problem hasn’t gone away. Even if Congress can agree on budget cuts, the possibility of higher taxes in the future can’t be ruled out.There are several categories of investors who should be paying particular atten-tion to the planning process in the coming years. They include people with invest-ments that have appreciated substantially in value; people who rely on dividends and bonds to provide them with ordinary living expenses; and people who are considering investing in the newly issued stock of a small business.Capital gains and dividendsThe tax cut extensions gave investors who have large unrealized capital gains some breathing room. Rather than a top tax rate of 20%, long-term capital gains will gener-ally continue to be subject to a maximum rate of 15%, and the rate for investors in the lowest two tax brackets will remain at zero. If you own investments that have appreci-ated substantially in value and that now represent a bigger portion of your portfolio than you’d like, you have another chance to examine whether it makes sense to unwind those investments before the end of 2012. Taxes obviously are only one factor in mak-ing such a decision, of course. However, if you’ve been considering selling an asset anyway, you’ve got some time to plan and gradually implement a strategy for doing so.Two points worth remembering: first, unless further action is taken, the top long-term capital gains rate will increase to 20% after 2012 (a top rate of 10% will apply to investors in the 15% tax bracket); and second, even at the increased level, the rates on those gains would still be relatively low. As recently as 1986, under President Ronald Reagan, the Tax Reform Act of 1986 provided for capital gains to be taxed at the same rates as ordinary income, with a top rate of 28%. To paraphrase Mark Twain, no one is safe when Congress is in session, and there’s no guarantee that the top capital gains rate after 2012 might not be increased beyond the scheduled 20% maximum.Qualified dividends will continue to be taxed through 2012 at the long-term capital gains rates rather than as ordinary income, as they were before 2003 and are scheduled to be again beginning in 2013. The higher your tax bracket and the more reliant you are on dividends for your income, the more you should be aware of the potential impact if that income were subject to higher taxes. Again, many factors will affect your decision about the role of dividends in your portfolio, including the potential for higher interest rates in the future. However, doing some “what-if” analysis might be useful.Taxable vs. tax-free bondsTaxable bonds typically pay higher interest rates than municipal bonds. However, if you’re in a relatively high tax bracket or expect to be in one in the future, munis can potentially offer a better after-tax return. They may be worth a second look between now and 2013, when--separate from any potential increase in federal income tax rates--the unearned income of people making $200,000 a year ($250,000 for couples filing a joint return) is scheduled to be subject to a new 3.8% Medicare contribution tax. Absent further legislative changes, that could make munis even more attractive for affluent investors.However, as with any investment decision, there are many factors to consider. Local and state governments have come under severe financial constraints in recent years, and though the default rate on muni bonds has historically been low, default by individual governmental bodies is always possible. Also, the legislation that extended the tax cuts did not authorize continued issuance of Build America Bonds (BABs) beyond 2010. During the almost two years BABs were authorized, many lo-cal and state governments used them to tap the taxable bond market; that temporarily reduced the issuance of new tax-free munis. However, since BABs can no longer be issued without further authorization from Congress, the supply of new munis may increase, which could affect prices. Finally, interest rates have been at historic lows since the end of 2008; since bond prices move in the opposite direction from their yields, rising interest rates would not be good news for bond prices.Tax traps with munis: Only the interest paid by muni bonds is tax free; you could owe taxes on any increase in a bond’s value when sold. Also, not all munis are tax exempt; the primary example is so-called private-purpose bonds, whose interest is taxable at the federal level unless specifically exempted. And even if it is specifi-cally exempted from regular federal income tax, interest on private-purpose bonds may be included when calculating alternative minimum tax (AMT). Finally, hold-ing tax-exempt securities in a tax-deferred account could mean you’re accepting a lower return but getting no additional tax advantage.Tax break for qualifying small business stockTo help small businesses raise capital, the Internal Revenue Code offers a tax break for investments in businesses that meet certain qualifications. The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 extended the exclusion of 100% of any capital gains on the sale of qualified small

business stock. The 100% exclusion now applies to qualifying stock issued after September 27, 2010 and before January 1, 2012.The 100% exclusion is higher than that previously available. Prior to the 2010 legisla-tion, the exclusion amount for a qualifying small business investment was generally 50% of the capital gains on stock issued between August 10, 1993, and February 17, 2009, or 75% for stock issued after February 17, 2009, and before September 28, 2010.If you’re interested in making an investment that qualifies for the exclusion, you should be aware of some of the restrictions that govern it:• You must hold the stock for more than five years.• The business must satisfy certain active business requirements.• The gross assets of the business may not exceed $50 million before or immedi-

ately after issuance of the company’s stock.• The stock must be acquired at original issue rather than purchased through the

secondary market. (Exceptions apply, including those relating to qualifying stock acquired through inheritance or as a gift.)

• A qualified investor must be a noncorporate investor (though passthrough enti-ties such as S corporations and partnerships may qualify).

• You may not sell the stock short during the required five-year holding period and still receive the exclusion.

There are limits on the total amount of gain that is eligible for the exclusion. There also may be special considerations if you roll over the gain from the sale of your stock to another qualified small business stock, or if you receive qualified stock as part of your deferred compensation plan. Consult a financial professional about your specific situation.2013 and beyondThe nation’s financial pressures will almost certainly mean continued adjustments to the tax code as 2013 approaches. Though there are no guarantees about what will happen when the new provisions expire, investors generally have another chance to fine-tune their planning efforts while taxes remain historically low. If a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, why not get expert help in taking advantage of the opportunities available now?The article is written by Forefield, Inc. but is provided by John W. Oestreich. It is meant to be used for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment as investment advice. Please consult with your tax, legal and financial advisor prior to making financial decisions. ©2011 Forefield, Inc. All rights reserved. Waddell & Reed and Forefield are not affiliated companies.John W. Oestreich is a Managing Principal with Waddell & Reed in Lincoln, NE, and can be reached at 402-484-7526. Waddell & Reed, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC.


2012 International Builders Show

Are You Heading for Success… Or Just On the Run?

When you’re dealing with a business challenge like the one facing home builders today, it can be tempting to go into defensive mode — or even run for the door.

A better option is to keep a cool head, develop a plan for survival — and also a strategy for growth. That’s exactly what attending next year’s NAHB International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 8–11, 2012 is designed to help you do.

Consider a few numbers. Of the more than 47,000 home build-ing pros who attended IBS 2011, many came to improve their knowledge by attending one of the 200+ educational sessions. Others came to meet old friends and make new connections. Some networked the old-fashioned way, sharing business cards at social events, while others used technology — like the more than 100 attendees of IBS 2011 who snacked, partied, tweeted and chatted at NAHB’s first-ever “tweet-up.”

Still others invested their time learning about the latest products on display from the 1,137 exhibiting companies, at The New American Home and the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon house. There were also opportunities to rub elbows with Ed Sanders and Tracy Hutson from the hit show, Extreme Makeover Home Edition

— not to mention chances to win some of the more than $40,000 in cash prizes given away throughout IBS week.

If you’ve never been to IBS, you owe it to yourself to try it. Be-cause when we all come out of today’s troubled housing market (and we will come out of it), you’ll be better positioned to pick up new customers and grab a bigger slice of the market. Learn more at BuildersShow.com.

ibs time

2012 NAHB International Builders’ Show®

Get a year’s worth of value in just 96 hours!

February 8-11 • orlando • buildersshow.com

2001,000

400,000

education sessions +industry suppliers +net square feet of exhibit space


2012 HBAL Board of Directors

APOLLO STEEL COMPANY

Your Hometown Source For

• HouseBeams

• Columns

• BrickLintels

• Joists&Deck

• MiscellaneousPlate,Angle,Pipe&Tubing

Fabricating The Future of Nebraska7200AmandaRoad,Lincoln,NE68507

Phone:402-466-8587•Fax:402-466-0594

2012 HBAL Board of Directors President: Dan Klein, Sr. (Regal Building Systems, Inc.) President Elect: Mike Rezac (Rezac Construction, Inc.) 1st Vice President: Mike Kinning (Kinning Design Build) 2nd Vice President: Perry Haralson (Cornhusker Bank) Immediate Past President: Lois Hartzell, GMB, CSP (Vistar Homes, Inc.) Secretary: Dan Walker (Lincoln Federal Savings Bank) Treasurer: Bob Bryant (Bryant, Katt & Associates, P.C.) Executive Vice President: Mike Benker

Directors: Jeff Bielenberg (Bielenberg Builders, Inc.) Eric Hoke (Eric’s Electric, Inc.) Ken Inness, CGP (Skyline Homes, Inc.) Justin Johnson (Hoppe Homes, LP) Matt Kleinschmit (Pride Homes) Jo Lewis (Liberty First Credit Union) Mike May (May Custom Homes & Cabinets, Inc.) Lori Pippitt , CKD, CGR, CAPS (Lincoln Cabinet) Gary Reese (Lincoln Winlectric) Herb Reese , CGR, CAPS (Reese Construction, Inc.) Lance Roach (JL Exteriors, Inc.) Ken Svoboda (Ray’s Lawn & Home Care) Remodelers Council: Molly Johnson (Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery) Past Presidents: Allen Barber (Barber Homes & Remodeling) Mike Benker Jerry Boyce (Boyce Construction, Inc.) Mike Goings, CGP, CSP (Goings Homes, Inc.) Rick Krueger (Krueger Development) Dan Kubr (Vantage Pointe Homes, Inc.) Donn Mann (Mann Customs, Inc.) Sam Manzitto (Manzitto Bros. Residential & Commercial Construction) Roger Reynolds, CGR, CAPS (Reynolds Design & Remodeling) Dick Robison (Robison Design Build, LLC) Greg Shinaut, CGP (Black Hills Energy) Ken Westerhold (K-West Construction) National Directors: Mike Rezac (Rezac Construction, Inc.) Steve Fulton, CGP (Fulton Construction, Inc.) Justin Johnson (Hoppe Homes, LP)

National Lois Hartzell, GMB, CSP (Vistar Homes, Inc.) Alternate Directors: Mike Kinning (Kinning Design Build) Dan Klein, Sr. (Regal Building Systems, Inc.)

National Jim Christo, CGR, CGB Life Directors: (Christo Design Build, Inc.) Joe Hampton (Hampton Enterprises) Duane Helmink (CDS, Inc.) John Hoppe, Jr. (Hoppe, Inc.) Ward Fred Hoppe (Hoppe Homes, LP) Joe McKee (McKee Construction, Inc.) Robert Peterson (Prairie Gold Housing, Inc.) Greg Schwinn (Schwinn Homes, LLC) Bob Stephens (Stephens & Smith Construction Co.) Jerry Witthuhn (Jerry’s Basement Waterproofing, Inc.)

West Gate BankLincoLn’s Bank

West Gate Bank is Lincoln’s Bank

for Mortgage and Construction Loans

Susan BredthauerVice PresidentMortgage Lender434-3473

Scott WilliamsonVice PresidentMortgage Lender323-6521

Adam FlanaganConstruction Lender323-8968

Whether you’re building, buying, or refinancing, choose West Gate Bank for your home loan. Contact one of West Gate Bank’s experienced lenders or go to www.westgatebank.com to get started on your home loan today.

www.westgatebank.com | 434-3456 | member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender


www.nebhomeshow.com/promote

E-Learning: Webinars and Online Courses

E-Learning: Webinars and Online Courses

Building professionals are busy people. NAHB knows how difficult it is to make time for even the most compelling courses, seminars, and workshops. It’s easy to miss the learning opportunities that help you to stay abreast of the latest technologies, newly passed regulations and cost-effective ways of doing business.

NAHB offers virtual learning opportunities that are priced right and fit easily into your busy schedule.

Available Online CoursesCustomer Service Basics of Building

Effective Marketing on a Shoestring Budget (available January 2012)

NAHB has partnered with the Learning Resources Network, Inc. to offer a variety of on-demand online courses and certificates through its learning platform, UGotClass. Find information on this program and its course offerings by visiting http://tinyurl.com/77ulybr!

Webinar WednesdaysTake advantage of our Webinar Wednesday series. Register for any webinar and enjoy unlimited access to the replay. Plan ahead and register for the entire Webinar Wednesday Library for unlimited access to all 2011 Live and On-Demand webinars. Best of all, each webinar counts for one hour of continuing education credit toward NAHB professional designations.

Free Webinar Replays for NAHB Members• How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection• OSHA Fall Protection

For more information about this item, please contact Paula Pagano at 800-368-5242 x8057 or via email at [email protected].

This information and all of its links are available on the NAHB site. Under the “Education & Events” menu, select “E-Learning: Webinars and Online Courses.”

Registering on NAHBThe NAHB website is a great source for information relating to residential construction. There are a few steps you need to take to register on the website, but once you’ve done that, you have access to tons of information!

With your membership you are assigned an NAHB PIN which can be found above your name in the HBAL Directory. (If you don’t find one, call the HBAL office and we’ll let you know what it is.)

Once you have your NAHB PIN, go to www. NAHB.org and click on the “Log In” button in the upper right hand corner of the screen.

Under the “New to NAHB” heading, click on the link that says, “Create your login now.”

You will then be asked to create an account. Enter your NAHB PIN and State. You will also be required to create a username and password. Once complete, click the “Create Account” button. If you have any troubles you can always call the NAHB Member Service Center at 800-368-5242 x0 for assistance.

Almost Any Brick You Use Can Last for Hundreds of Years. So Be Particular.

YANKEE HILL BRICK manu-factures the highest quality FBX

brick in a color palette ranging from the traditional reds and buffs to the innova-tive pinks, maroons, and lavenders.

Standard and custom color ranges, sizes, and shapes are our specialty. Brick murals and ornamentation are brought to a new level of sophistication at Yankee Hill Brick.

Rely on Yankee Hill to supply your project with the nest of materials.

Face brick Paving brickThin brik veneer

Pool Coping Ceramic tile and marble

Keystones Address & entry signs

Brick mural & ornamentation

Crushed landscape brick

3705 S. CoddingtonLincoln, NE 68522(402) 477-6663

4212 S. 133rd StreetOmaha, NE 68137

(402) 330-2751


Improving Housing Markets

Lincoln is Among Twenty Metros to Join List of Improving Housing Markets Index in December

The number of improving housing markets continued to expand for a fourth consecutive month in December, rising from 30 to 41 on the latest National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI), released today.

The December list featured 20 new additions, including several major markets such as Washington, D.C.; San Jose, Calif.; and Toledo, Ohio. Meanwhile, nine smaller markets dropped off the list, primarily due to softer house prices.

The index identifies metropolitan areas that have shown improvement from their respective troughs in housing permits, employment and house prices for at least six consecutive months.

New entrants to the list in December include the following:

Ann Arbor, MIAthens, GABoulder, COBurlington, VTCanton, OHCharleston, WVDanville, VAFort Wayne, INGrand Forks, NDJackson, MS

Kingsport, TNLaredo, TXLincoln, NEMuncie, INMuskegon, MISan Jose, CAScranton, PAToledo, OHWashington, DCWinchester, VA

The nine markets that dropped off the IMI in December include Alexandria, La.; Fairbanks, Alaska; Hinesville, Ga.; Houma, La.; Jonesboro, Ark.; Lima, Ohio; Pine Bluff, Ark.; Sumter, S.C. and Waco, Tex. All but two of these metros fell from the list due to softening house prices. The exceptions to the rule were Jonesboro and Waco, where declines were registered in employment and single-family housing permits, respectively.

The IMI is designed to track housing markets throughout the country that are showing signs of improving economic health. The index measures three sets of independent monthly data to get a mark on the top improving Metropolitan Statistical Areas. The three indicators that are analyzed are employment growth from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, house price appreciation from Freddie Mac, and single-family housing permit growth from the U.S. Census Bureau. NAHB uses the latest available data from these sources to generate a list of improving markets. A metro area must see improvement in all three areas for at least six months following their respective troughs before being included on the improving markets list.


HBAL Holiday Party


Eye on the Economy

www.facebook.com/baltazars.stone

Natural StoNe • Naturally Special

14981 Grover Street • Omaha402-614-8006

www.facebook.com/baltazars.stone

Now you can find our Natural Thin Veneer

Stone & Other Products at

D.H. Merritt & Sons Sand, Gravel, &

Ready-Mix

827 S. 26th St. Lincoln NE

402-435-3213

Eye of the EconomyMultifamily a Bright Spot in a Housing Market

Showing Little Luster The economic and housing news of the past few weeks suggests a continuation of the flat recovery.

The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book showed the nation’s economic activity growing at only a “slow to moderate” pace. While manufacturing activity expanded and consumer sales climbed modestly in most of the Fed’s bank districts, residential real estate remained weak, weighed down mostly by sluggish single-family housing construction.

In keeping with the moderate pace of employment growth seen during much of 2011, 120,000 jobs were added in November, again below the level needed to accommodate an expanding labor force. More than half of November’s decline in the unemployment rate to 8.6% was due to a decrease in the labor participation rate, suggesting that the rate of unemployment will shift upward again in the next few months as discouraged workers return to the job market.

Despite efforts to pay down debt and build up savings, households continued to see their balance sheets deteriorate in the third quarter, with stock market declines wiping out $2.7 trillion of their financial assets. As a result, overall household net worth declined 5%.

While consumers in recent months have indicated that they view their current and future financial situations more favorably, the two main consumer confidence indexes remain at low levels, in line with those seen at the end of the recession.

Although home building — particularly single-family — remains slow, the NAHB/First American Improving Market Index continued to expand in December with the addition of 11 metro areas, raising the number of improving markets to 40. Largely absent from the index so far are major metropolitan markets that dominate the housing statistics.

Pointing to a bright spot in the broader U.S. housing market, the Fed’s Beige Book noted improvements in multifamily construction in New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Chicago and Minneapolis.

Meanwhile, reflecting consistent improvement in multifamily housing starts this year, NAHB’s Multifamily Production Index for

the third quarter registered its fifth consecutive increase, reaching its highest reading since the fourth quarter of 2005.

While market absorptions drifted down over the first half of 2011, vacancy rates have steadily declined, which is a hopeful sign for future expansion in the multifamily market.

Credit conditions continue to restrain the housing recovery, with a recent survey showing that a majority of NAHB members saw the shortage of acquisition, development and construction credit (AD&C) worsen in the third quarter.

Builders are also struggling against a flawed appraisal process. In a recent survey, one in three builders reported losing signed sales contracts in the previous six months from appraisal values coming in below the contract sales price.

Flawed appraisals are also choking off AD&C credit, with falling appraised values for land and subdivisions under development leading some financial institutions to stop lending to developers and builders, to demand additional equity and even to call in performing loans.

Character is much easier kept than recovered. - Thomas Paine


NAHB Member Advantage News

NAHB Member Advantage News

* Exclusions apply, discount taken at time of purchase, see store for details.

**Offer valid now through 12/7/2012. To be eligible for the 2% discount, you must register your NAHB membership by 11/1/2012 and make a purchase with your Lowe’s Accounts Receivable by 12/7/2012. Allow one complete billing cycle for your registration to be processed and for your discount to appear on your billing statement. Offer and discount provided by Lowe’s, and not GE Money Bank. Excludes Lowe’s Business Account Card, Lowe’s Consumer Credit

Card, Lowe’s Project Card, Lowe’s Visa Accounts, Lowe’s Business Rewards from American Express Card and all Lowe’s Canada Credit projects. Offer not valid on purchases made prior to registering NAHB membership at LowesForPros.com. All purchases subject to credit approval. ©2012 Lowe’s Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Lowe’s and the gable design are registered trademarks of LF, LLC.

A Special Offer for NAHB® Members Only.

In addition to 5% everyday savings*, NAHB members can save an additional 2% now through 12/7/2012** when you use your Lowe’s Accounts Receivable card.

Plus, get free delivery on purchases of $500 or more now through 12/7/2012.

To register, and find out more information about these offers, visit LowesForPros.com/NAHB or call 877-435-2440.

General Motors Helps Businesses Take their Office on the Road

We live in a fast-paced, deadline-driven world and General Motors is committed to providing customers the tools to get the job done while on-the-go. In-vehicle WiFi, powered by Autonet Mobile, delivers high-speed internet service to more than 15 GM vehicles, creating an on-demand mobile office for small-business owners, contractors and travelers.

“We know business doesn’t stop when people are out of the office,” said Dan Tigges, product manager, full-size trucks and utility vehicles. “Autonet allows them to enhance productivity by seamlessly and conveniently continue doing business at the jobsite.”

In-vehicle WiFi provides workers with the access and ability to immediately connect with colleagues and customers online. For example, it can be used at a jobsite to access municipal websites for permit and building code information, as well as complete administrative tasks such as printing invoices from the vehicle. Additionally, by using WiFi on laptop computers, web layouts and images are larger and more readable than on hand-held devices. The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado offers WiFi and meets our customers’ many needs at a jobsite.

Go to nahb.org/ma and click on the GM logo to get your NAHB Proof of Membership Form.

Lowe’s Increased Member Discount Will Continue Through 2012

NAHB Members Can Continue to Enroll to Receive Increased Discount through December 2012

Save 5% everyday when you use your Lowe’s Account Receivable*.

Plus, visit LowesForPros.com/NAHB and register to save 2% on your Lowe’s Accounts Receivable purchases made now through 12/7/2012.**

Plus, get free delivery on purchases of $500 or more now through 12/7/2012.

* Exclusions apply, discount taken at time of purchase, see store for details.

**Exclusions apply, discount taken at time of statement, see LowesForPros.com/NAHB or call 877-435-2440 for details.

For more information on these great membership deals and more, visit

www.NAHB.org/MA


Job Safety and HealthIT’S THE LAW!

EMPLOYEES: • You have the right to notify your employer or OSHA about

workplace hazards. You may ask OSHA to keep your name confidential.

• You have the right to request an OSHA inspection if you believe that there are unsafe and unhealthful conditions in your workplace. You or your representative may participate in that inspection.

• You can file a complaint with OSHA within 30 days of retaliation or discrimination by your employer for making safety and health complaints or for exercising your rights under the OSH Act.

• You have a right to see OSHA citations issued to your employer. Your employer must post the citations at or near the place of the alleged violation.

• Your employer must correct workplace hazards by the date indicated on the citation and must certify that these hazards have been reduced or eliminated.

• You have the right to copies of your medical records or records of your exposure to toxic and harmful substances or conditions.

• Your employer must post this notice in your workplace.

• You must comply with all occupational safety and health standards issued under the OSH Act that apply to your own actions and conduct on the job.

EMPLOYERS: • You must furnish your employees a place of employment free

from recognized hazards.

• You must comply with the occupational safety and health standards issued under the OSH Act.

This free poster is available from OSHA or can be printed at http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3165.pdf. HBAL does have a limited supply available at the office.

Free assistance in identifying and correcting hazards or complying with standards is available to employers, without citation or penalty, through OSHA-supported consultation programs in each state.

In Nebraska, contact:Eldon DiedrichsNebraska Department of Labor Phone: (402) 471-4717 Email: [email protected]

1-800-321-OSHA www.osha.gov

Residential Construction Performance Guidelines | Job Safety and Health

HBAL LibraryDid you know HBAL has a variety of books

and videos available for our members to check out? Some of the books and videos

include Fall Protection Safety, Green Building and more!

We also have a variety of other resources available. They include:

Residential Builder ContractsResidential Fall Protection Plan Template

Residential Construction Performance GuidelinesYour New Home and How to Take Care of It

Contact the HBAL Office at 402-423-4225 for more information.

Residential Construction Performance GuidelinesFourth Edition Now Available

This newly revised and updated fourth edition of Residential Construction Performance Guidelines is now available at HBAL for $7.22 each.

NAHB’s Residential Construction Performance Guidelines were created to offer a third-party view of quality issues in residential construction (both new homes and remodeling). The Consumer Reference makes it easy to provide a copy of the guidelines to every customer.

The Consumer Reference is a great addition to your warranty claims process and:• Helps customers understand the basics of a properly

constructed home, warranty, and maintenance items• Enables you to resolve customer concerns before they escalate

into complaints or worse• Demonstrates that you are a professional who consistently

meets or exceeds accepted industry guidelines

Includes Residential Construction Performance Guidelines for:• Site Work and Foundation• Floors, Walls, and Roofs• Plumbing and Electrical,

including Interior Climate Control

• Interior and Floor Finishes• Fireplace and Wood Stove• Concrete Stoops and Steps• Garage, Driveways, and

Sidewalks• Wood Decks• Landscaping

To build customer satisfaction and boost your bottom line, you’ll want to provide a copy of the Consumer Reference with every home you build!


Thank you 2012 Advertisers

“Bringing Quality to Life”

You won’t find a larger selection of fireplaces & stone in town! Our showroom displays 37 fireplaces and over 170 brick and stone samples. Also available at Lumbermen’s:

• Wood & Pellet Stoves • Outdoor Firepits• Grill Islands & Kitchens • Paving Stones• Erosion Control Products • Stone Veneers • Brick

Showroom Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm | 8655 Amber Hill Court, Lincoln, NE 68526 | 402.421.0948 | www.lumbermens.biz

The Place to go for Everything Fireplace and Stone!

Thank you to the advertisers in the 2012 HBAL Directory & Buyer’s Guide!

1st United Mortgage BancBaltazar’s Stone, Inc.

Bielenberg Builders, Inc.Black Hills Energy

Christensen Lumber Co.EMO Flooring Company

Lincoln TitleMahris Custom HomesMetLife Home LoansMillard Lumber, Inc.

Moser Well Drilling & Service, Inc.Nebraska Title Co.

PDI, Paul Daniels InteriorsPioneer Printing, Inc.Sadoff Iron & Metal

Two Men And A TruckYankee Hill Brick & Tile Company

Thank you to advertisers in this issue of the Lincoln Business Builder!

A & D Auto Truck ServiceApollo Steel Co.

Baltazar’s Stone, Inc. Black Hills Energy

Bob Nohavec Plumbing, Inc.Camherdz Services Corporation

citygold.comCornhusker BankEdward’s StoneJL Exteriors, Inc.

Lincoln Electric SystemLumberman’s Brick and Supply Co.

Millard Lumber, Inc.Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc.

Nebraska Furniture MartNebraska Title Co.

Pioneer Printing, Inc.Residential Drafting Services, Inc. (RDS)

Schneider ElectricWaddell & ReedWest Gate Bank

Yankee Hill Brick & Tile Company


Sorry to See You Go!If you see your company listed below, contact HBAL at

402-423-4225 to renew your membership TODAY!

Containment Contracting ServicesR & L SidingRH Design

SERVPRO of LincolnValley Boys, Inc.

Welcome New Members

New Members | Cancellations

Business Central/ Husker Commercial Fleet

Principal: Chuck Ames6833 Telluride Drive, Lincoln, NE 68521 Phone: 402-479-7576Cellular: 402-610-0465 Fax: 402-479-7658Email: [email protected]: Jay Vanis, John Henry’s Plumbing, Heating & A/CReason I joined HBAL: Increased visibility of our business to the trades.What I hope to get out of my membership: Increased business.

Carpet’s DirectPrincipal: Dan Standeven

5221 S. 48th Street, Lincoln, NE 68516 Phone: 402-486-3700Fax: 402-486-3773 Email: [email protected]: www.carpetsdirectne.comSponsor: Lori Pippitt, Lincoln Cabinet

Curtis Custom WoodworkingPrincipal: Jonathan Curtis

1336 N P Road, Aurora, NE 68818 Phone: 402-694-6866Email: [email protected] Website: www.curtiscustom.comSponsor: Mike Rezac, Rezac Construction, Inc.Reason I joined HBAL: To offer folks in Lincoln another option in custom cabinetry. What I hope to get out of my membership: Increased business and the ability to serve more people.Company Information: We are innovative in design and function. Our high quality is unmatched.

Frosty Effects ConstructionPrincipal: Mike Faustman

2025 A Street, Lincoln, NE 68502 Phone: 402-540-0585Email: [email protected] Website: www.frostyeffects.comSponsor: Steve Fulton, Fulton Construction, Inc.Reason I joined HBAL: Networking and building relationships.What I hope to get out of my membership: Build relationships within the Lincoln community, better serve customers and give them the service they deserve. Company Information: We have been in business for almost 10 years. We have great customer service and our work shines (literally). Personal: Enjoy camping, skiing, the Broncos, being with family and creating.

Vitruvian HomesPrincipal: Cheryl Little

P.O. Box 5947, Lincoln, NE 68505 Phone: 402-509-7049Fax: 888-697-8752 Email: [email protected]: www.vitruvianhomes.comReason I joined HBAL: Networking and affiliation with a credible association.What I hope to get out of my membership: Advertising, professional recognition, directories and national affiliation. Desired areas of involvement: Home and Garden Show, Parade of Homes and membership.

White Castle RoofingPrincipal: Dane Hansen

P.O. Box 22133, Lincoln, NE 68542 Phone: 402-423-1796Cellular: 402-560-0291 Fax: 402-423-1796Email: [email protected] Website: www.whitecastleroofing.comSponsor: Justin Johnson, Hoppe Homes, LP

Attention HBAL Members!Look for your 2012 HBAL Directory in your

mailbox in early January.

Do not repeat anything you will not sign your name to.

~Author Unknown


Renewals

Thanks for Renewing Your Membership!

(Please allow 60 days for names to appear on this list.)

When it comes to cabinetry, Millard Lumber o�ers a vast and diverse selection. Whether it’s a color, �nish, or look, Millard Lumber has the solution to any builder or contractors needs. Stop by our Design Center today for design assistance and free estimates. Millard Lumber also o�ers installation

for all cabinets and hardware.

11200 N. 148th St., Waverly NE 402.786.3030 M-F 7:30am - 5pm

At Cornhusker Bank, we believe when you come to us for a mortgage loan, you expect to continue to work with us well beyond closing. This is why we offer to service your mortgage right here in Lincoln.*

Life is good when banking is simple.

Local service for the life of your mortgage loan.

Stop by, call, or visit us online to learn more.

56th & South St. | CornhuskerBank.com | 402-434-2265

* Not all mortgage loans qualify for the local servicing program. Please contact a mortgage lender for details. Member FDIC |

A1 Complete Services, Inc., 3 yearsAbsolute Kitchen & Bath, 7 years

AW Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., 3 yearsBryant A/C, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical Company, 56 years

Chuck Schmidt Construction, Inc., 32 yearsCreative Landscaping, 7 years

D. H. Merritt & Sons Sand, Gravel, & Ready-Mix, 60 yearsDLR Group, 1 year

Earl Carter Lumber Co., 9 yearsGalaxy Countertops, 8 years

The Glass Edge, 14 yearsGreen’s Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Remodeling, 60 years

Lee Sapp Ford/Mercury, 21 yearsLiberty First Credit Union, 12 years

Medallion Custom Homes, Inc., 7 yearsMidwest Housing Equity Group, Inc., 1 year

Miracle Landscapes, Inc., 8 yearsNebraska Propane Gas Association, 10 years

Noakes Refrigeration Heating & Air Conditioning, 1 yearRemodel Green, Inc., 8 years

SPAS PLUS of Lincoln, 16 yearsStar City Heating & Cooling, 1 year

Supreme Surface Countertops, 25 yearsWolfe Electric Co., Inc., 34 years

Yankee Hill Landscape, 1 year


YOU’RE GOOD TO GROW.

Whether you’re a new lawn-maintenance business or a well-established, full-service landscaping company, your business will thrive with the help of John Deere D-Series Skid Steers and Compact Track Loaders (CTLs). Designed with extensive input from landscapers and other customers, these capable compacts cultivate more productivity with enhancements such as roomier operator stations, quieter pressurized cabs, curved-glass swing-out doors, and optional electrohydraulic (EH) joysticks. Uptime-boosting advantages include a V-plenum cooling system, hydraulic-driven reversing fan, and wide-open engine-compartment access. Plus, more than 100 Worksite Pro™ attachments are available. So whether you are laying sod, seeding, grading, tilling, trimming, planting, installing hardscapes, or whatever else, you’re good to grow.

A0B01GGCU3JM0616

Contact us today.

6160MJ3UCGG10B0A 13926300-

Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co.220810 Highway 92Gering, NE 69341-5200(308) 436-2177

Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co.3204 S Engleman RoadGrand Island, NE 68803-6621(308) 381-0741



A0B01GGCU3JM0616

Contact us today.

6160MJ3UCGG10B0A 13926300-



A0B01GGCU3JM0616

Contact us today.

6160MJ3UCGG10B0A 13926300-



A0B01GGCU3JM0616

Contact us today.

6160MJ3UCGG10B0A 13926300-

Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co.3701 South JeffersNorth Platte, NE 69101(308) 534-7020

Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co.6100 Arbor RoadLincoln, NE 68517(402) 467-1300

Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co.9751 S 148TH StreetOmaha, NE 68138-3898(402) 894-1899

www.murphytractor.com

Whether you’re a new lawn-maintenance business or a well established, full-service landscaping company, your business will thrive with the help of John Deere D-Series Skid Steers and Compact Track Loaders (CTLs). Designed with extensive input from landscapers and other customers, these capable compacts cultivate more productivity with enhancements such as roomier operator stations, quieter pressurized cabs, curved glass swing-out doors, and optional electrohydraulic (EH) joysticks. Uptime-boosting advantages include a V-plenum cooling system, hydraulic-driven reversing fan, and wide-open engine-compartment access. Plus, more than 100 Worksite Pro™ attachments are available. So whether you are laying sod, seeding, grading, tilling, trimming, planting, installing hardscapes, or whatever else, you’re good to grow.


Quinn’s House

The house is coming along! The heating and air is complete and they are currently working on plumbing and

electrical. Volunteers are also finishing up the exterior. If you are interested in assisting in this project, please

contact Greg Shinaut at 402-437-1717. They are currently looking for financial contributions to go towards an

elevator so Quinn can move from the main level to the basement with ease.

Quinn’s House

Greg ShinautSkyline Homes, Inc. / Ken Inness

Delrae Designs / Delrae HirschmanPrairie Gold Housing, Inc. / Bob Peterson

Home Builders Association of LincolnSigns Now / John Hoppe Jr. – Yard sign

Irons Grading, Inc. / Bruce Irons – Basement excavationThe Frontier Group / Tom Harrison & Jeff Funk – Foundation

G.E. Peterson, Inc. – Footing excavationK.C. Pumping – Foundation pumping

Beatrice Concrete – Foundation concreteCarrol Distributing – Foundation wall supplies

Drake Williams – RebarGoetz Waterproofing – Basement waterproofing

Crawford Plumbing / Pat Crawford – Plumbing laborHUB / Youth Build – Framing labor

Lincoln Winnelson Co. – Plumbing suppliesBriggs, Inc. of Lincoln / Jenny Samek – Plumbing supplies

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery / Molly Johnson – Plumbing supplies

Wellmann Plumbing, Inc. / Robb Mueller – Water service materialShelter Distribution / Jeremy Hinze – Roofing material

Harrison Roofing / John Harrison – Foundation & Roofing laborDarin Shinaut – Framing & Roofing labor

Comfort Techs, Inc. / John Adcock – Heating & Air material / labor84 Lumber / Rod Brown – Framing materialMillard Lumber / Jeff Taake – Deck material

Eric’s Electric / Eric HokeNebraska Home Improvement / James Lamb

Nebraska Building Products / Shawn Stranathan - InsulationLincoln Federal / Jason Firestone

SCC-Milford / Building Construction student chapterCustom Countertops / Rich Oliver

Black Hills Energy / Greg Shinaut – Water HeaterPride Homes / Matt Kleinschmit – Onyx products

Earl Carter Lumber / Mark Aksamit – Exterior DoorsHoos & Suing / Chris Suing & Tike Hoos – Fork lift

Mario Liak – Framing10/11 News / Lance SchwartzABC Supply – Siding Material

Alley Cat Refuse – Dumpster ServiceStephens & Smith Construction / Bob Irwin – Concrete Flatwork

Lincoln Industries – Grant donation Chris & Kelly Dittmer – Cash donation

Don & Doris Damkroger – Cash donationLawrence & Ann Jablonski – Cash donation

Randi & Joshua Larsen – Cash donation

Volunteers / Contributions

To read more about Quinn, go to

quinnotte.blogspot.com


2012 Home & Garden Show

2012 Home Show • Current Exhibitorscurrent as of December 19

Contact the HBAL office at 402-423-4225 to reserve your booth space today!!2K Landscape Designs (402-450-9943)ABC Seamless House Siding (402-477-5400)AW Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. (402-438-7992)Action Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Advanced Chiropractic Solutions (402-328-0028)Advantage Remodeling, Inc. (402-416-1430)Amazing Sheets (909-247-4690)American Electronics, Inc. (402-421-1222)American Fence Company (402-467-2511)Aqua Systems (402-466-6800)Architectural Glassart (402-420-2544)Aspen Builders, Inc. (402-423-6811)Astro Buildings (402-292-9894)BAJCO Construction (402-217-2489)Baltazar’s Stone, Inc. (402-614-8006)Bath Fitter (402-934-2284)Benjamin Franklin Plumbing (402-333-3923) Better Business Bureau (402-476-8822)Black Hills Energy (402-437-1717)Bonsall Pool & Spa (402-488-0148)Boulder Works Landscaping (402-499-5866)Bryant Air Conditioning, Heating, Electrical & Plumbing Co. (402-467-1111)Bugbee Homes (402-580-7339)Cabinet Craft, Inc. (402-440-2017)Capital City Exteriors (402-325-0506)Capital Overhead Door Co. (402-466-2754)Carpets Direct (402-486-3700)Centurion Stone, Stucco and EIFS (402-499-2634)Champion Family Chiropractic (402-423-4422)Christo Design Build, Inc. (402-476-2288)City of Lincoln, Public Works & Utilities, Watershed Management (402-441-4959)City of Lincoln, Solid Waste Operations (402-441-7043)Classic Marble (402-558-1787)The Cleaning Authority (402-328-8632)Clearwater Pools, Inc. (402-423-7665)Comfort Techs, Inc. (402-465-0000)Cornhusker Bank (402-434-2265)Creative Landscaping (402-730-8424)Culligan of Lincoln (402-476-3351)Cummins Sprinkler (402-420-1061)Curtis Custom Woodworking (402-694-6866)Custom Blinds and Design (402-730-2000)Dakota Wall Systems, Inc. (402-891-6520)

Detail by Design, LLC (402-483-1057)Dodd Construction (402-540-3443)Don Johnson Homes, Inc. (402-436-3228)DuctMedic Air Duct Cleaning (402-435-3828)Eagle 1st Roofing & Construction, Inc. (402-488-1900)Earnest Well Drilling, Inc. (402-761-2281)EcoWater Systems of Lincoln (402-474-3440)Edward Jones Investments (402-483-6101) Edward’s Stone (402-421-7625)Endicott Clay Products Co. (402-729-3315)Energy Panel Structures (712-859-3219)Ernie’s Store, Inc. (402-665-3151)Fakler Architects, L.L.C. (402-228-3020)Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery (402-328-8589)First State Bank (402-792-2411)Frosty Effects Construction (402-540-0585)Fulton Construction, Inc. (402-464-7272)Gana Trucking & Excavating, Inc. (402-794-5000)GE Landscape Supply (402-467-1627)Going Nuts (402-489-6699)Goings Homes, Inc. (402-450-7702)GoodeGuy Construction, Inc. (402-435-6893)Granite Transformations (402-502-1180)Green’s Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Remodeling (402-467-4444)HDTV (303-279-3159)HS Bank (402-474-8449)Handy Man Home Remodeling Center (402-474-0550)Handyman Remodeling, Inc. (402-408-9777)Harley’s Heating & A/C, Inc. (402-466-3408)Healthy Start Chiropractic & Wellness (402-423-4325)Heritage Builders & Heritage Lakes (402-421-3333)Heritage Homes (402-369-0151)Hickman Area Economic Development Association (402-792-2212)Hinrich’s Fine Woods, Inc. (402-466-8884)Home Innovations Spas, Inc. (402-421-2922)Home Real Estate (402-436-3303)Home Solutions of Nebraska (402-420-6911) Homestead Homes (402-375-3515) ICF Connections, Inc. (402-934-1442)Illuminations Lighting, Inc. (402-475-4663)Innovations Siding & Windows (402-423-8831)

INSPRO Insurance/Home Services of Nebraska Insurance (402-484-3954)Ironwood Builders, LLC (402-580-7955)JL Exteriors, Inc. (402-421-2005) John Henry’s Plumbing, Heating & A/C (402-435-5555)Judson Irrigation (402-420-6277) Kinning Design Build, Inc. (402-421-1334)Krogman Tile Co., Inc. (402-488-4614)Liberty First Credit Union (402-465-1022)Lifetime Cookware, Inc. (800-201-0828)Lincoln Cabinet (402-475-0650)Lincoln Electric System (402-475-4211)Lift Fitness/Healthy Home Fitness (Beach Body Products) (402-610-1767)Lincoln First Realty (402-434-2222) Lincoln Journal Star (402-473-7193)Lincoln Lumber Co. (402-474-4488)Lincoln Saltdogs (402-441-4181)Lumbermen’s Brick & Supply Co. (402-421-0948)Mahris Custom Homes (402-432-1505)Malibu Sunrooms & Outdoor Living (402-715-5300)McConnell Thermal Services LLC (402-643-2340)Midwest Retrofoam (712-647-2047) Midwest Sales (320-743-4899)Millard Lumber, Inc. (402-786-3030)Miracle Landscapes, Inc. (402-580-1805) Monkey Bar Storage Solutions (402-388-4300)Moser Well Drilling & Service, Inc. (402-792-2515)Mr. Amoto Lawn & Tree Service (402-476-8873) NCS Equipment Rental (402-466-1550)NLN Construction (402-499-5531)Natural Light Co. (402-483-1500)Nebraska Building Products (402-438-2006)Nebraska Furniture Mart (402-392-3202)Nebraska Home Improvement Center (402-467-1212)Nebraska Lottery (402-471-6103)Nebraska Nursery & Color Gardens (402-489-6543)Nebraska Title Co. (402-476-8818)Nebraskaland Siding & Windows (402-464-4388)Neighbors Family Homes, Inc. (402-432-1688)Nelson Contracting LLC (402-641-3429)


2012 Home & Garden Show

Nebraska BuildersHome & Garden Show

Feb. 9-12, 2012Lancaster Event Center

Show HoursThursday, Feb. 9 ................ 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.Friday, Feb. 10 ................... 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 11 ............. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.Sunday, Feb. 12 ............... 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Move-In Hours for ExhibitorsWednesday, Feb. 8 ............ 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.Thursday, Feb. 9 ................ 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Move-Out Hours for ExhibitorsSunday, Feb. 12 ................. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.Monday, Feb. 13 ........... 8 a.m. - 12 Noon

Exhibit space is still available. Call 402-423-4225 today for

more information!

Order Your Home & Garden

Show Tickets!Exhibitors will automatically receive ten Admit One tickets and six Exhibitor

Passes in the mail. However, all members of HBAL have the exclusive opportunity to purchase tickets for their employees, friends or clients in advance.Admit One tickets for the Show may be purchased for $2.50 each (tickets are $6 at the door or $5 with a Food Bank donation). Contact HBAL at 402-423-4225 for more information or fill in the order form below and fax it to 402-423-4251.

Please send me:____ Admit One ticket(s) to the Home & Garden Show at $2.50 each, which totals $____.____ Extra Exhibitor Pass(es) at $2.50 each, which totals $____.____ My check is enclosed. ____ Please bill me.

Company

Address

City State Zip

Nissen’s Hardwood Floors, Inc. (402-432-9663)Noakes Heating & Air (402-223-5348)North Country Windows (402- 464-7500)O Street Carpet (402-476-7567)Outback Fence & Stain (402-310-0201)Outdoor Solutions (402-420-1477)Pace Epoxy Stone (402-525-0034) The Pampered Chef (402-450-4226)The Paper Puller, Inc. (402-489-7855) Pella Windows & Doors of Omaha & Lincoln (402-484-5700)Pioneer Overhead Door, Inc. (402-476-6539)Prairie Home Builders, Inc. (402-464-5600)Precast Products & Landscape Village (402-477-2255) Quick’N Brite, Inc. (425-778-8285)Ray’s Lawn & Home Care (402-476-8614)Raymond Contracting, Inc. (402-783-2663)Raynor Doors of Nebraska, Inc. (402-477-5504)Re-Bath of Lincoln (402-510-0218)RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts (402-441-4120)Realtors Association of Lincoln (402-441-3621)Reese Construction, Inc. (402-483-1313)

Reinke Shakes (402-365-7521)Remodel Green, Inc. (402-730-1020)Renewal by Andersen (316-712-0206)Reynolds Design & Remodeling (402-475-9663)Rezac Construction, Inc. (402-477-8844)Rock Signs of Nebraska (402-741-0951)Rybak Homes, LLC (402-217-6771)Sadoff Iron & Metal (402-470-2510) Scentsy (402-326-0103)Schulte Chiropractic Wellness Center (402-420-0024)Sears Home Services (813-393-4236)Security Fence Co. (402-944-3259)Select Comfort/ Sleep Number Beds (402-466-1600)Shine-a-Blind Nebraska (402-467-3070)Smoking Gun Jerky (402-416-7460) South Shore Builders, LLC (402-432-0590)Star City Appliance Heating & Cooling (402-464-7827)Stephens & Smith Construction Co. (402-475-8087)Sticks & Stones Hardscapes, Inc. (402-450-7169)Stonebrook Roofing, Inc. (402-438-5559)Summit Homes, LLC (402-430-5338)

Superior Spa & Pool (402-328-0085) Supreme Surface Countertops (402-464-2525)Tailored Landscapes, LLC (402-416-5691)Thrasher Basement Systems, Inc. (800-827-0702)Tillotson Enterprises, Inc. (402-466-7038)Trouba’s Patio Shop, Inc. (402-474-6208)Tru-Built Construction LLC (402-477-4663) USA Insulation (402-592-1718) Union Bank & Trust Co. (402-323-1601)Union Title Company, LLC (402-323-1888)V2K Window Decor & More (402-421-9366)Vantage Pointe Homes, Inc. (402-423-8821)Versa-Lok (651-773-7483)Waddell & Reed (402-484-7526)Watkins Products (800-243-0408)Wells Fargo Home Mortgage (402-434-6124)West Gate Bank (402-434-3456)Willet Construction, Inc. (402-434-8008)Window Option Specialists (402-466-2777)Window World (402-537-7313)Windstream Communications (402-436-5522)Woods Bros. Realty (402-434-3709)Yankee Hill Brick & Tile Company (402-477-6663)Yankee Hill Landscape Co., Inc. (402-416-2611)


Building Permits

SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH MFJan. 69 14 81 98 8 4 74 8 5 54 21 0 72 14 0 40 8 4 35 19 6 11 14 0 24 7 2 22 0 4Feb. 108 9 6 103 33 2 73 9 24 66 10 4 58 20 2 35 4 12 22 0 4 29 2 3 32 18 60 26 0 20

March 93 23 2 136 24 90 137 18 20 92 11 4 82 17 16 59 40 112 41 28 2 30 14 2 42 6 8 42 10 180April 102 22 14 145 26 4 124 22 0 80 16 4 91 16 60 61 70 66 50 2 2 30 14 15 33 8 0 28 26 3May 106 34 160 186 98 102 113 33 100 88 12 4 83 20 16 65 39 0 59 15 4 38 28 24 29 19 0 39 14 44June 113 12 10 183 27 2 107 52 4 96 37 20 93 15 68 67 17 64 39 17 10 60 4 0 36 6 4 34 18 0July 124 26 98 131 49 54 114 21 10 89 35 70 52 28 2 59 28 0 31 10 2 35 10 0 31 18 0 38 12 48Aug. 132 18 25 87 26 20 87 146 2 94 96 26 66 18 612 37 2 2 37 20 0 37 14 0 33 6 2 35 21 2Sept. 84 18 72 106 74 0 106 89 0 82 44 48 55 26 38 45 2 0 33 29 0 39 26 0 26 10 10 31 8 78Oct. 121 22 6 152 125 6 88 22 18 83 26 4 50 14 0 45 39 0 26 16 16 20 24 18 27 18 138 34 11 0Nov. 116 34 122 125 43 52 101 16 52 69 28 4 49 14 0 24 16 60 23 4 2 25 24 0 26 8 92 30 26 0YTD 1,168 232 596 1,452 533 336 1,124 436 235 893 336 188 751 202 814 537 265 320 396 160 48 354 174 62 339 124 316 359 146 379

2011

Building PermitsCity of Lincoln - 10 -Year Table

SF=detached single family - TH=townhouses - MF=multi-family (including duplexes)20102008 2009200720062004 20052002 2003

# Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # CostJan. 19 333,000 7 87,400 9 1,364,460 2 52,000 6 152,980 3 80,100Feb. 13 426,676 4 314,300 9 141,600 5 125,240 3 99,500 7 178,700March 34 613,750 33 1,283,155 36 589,154 10 206,900 11 317,000 18 452,005April 52 560,472 56 539,511 62 1,208,366 10 198,413 19 706,474 15 908,366May 57 907,924 55 818,301 52 809,323 9 183,000 9 148,500 20 340,080June 59 520,942 62 481,374 19 543,997 14 297,872 12 460,740 16 603,388July 49 645,103 46 728,615 11 212,984 17 554,070 15 697,500 9 248,618August 44 433,967 56 807,215 13 583,602 8 244,470 11 219,300 12 478,200Sept. 43 585,123 32 558,017 14 556,083 15 407,066 15 375,278 16 1,011,333Oct. 41 621,817 47 1,150,309 18 490,847 19 793,181 11 333,693 13 220,423Nov. 24 384,690 23 747,848 12 776,208 11 990,184 11 230,395 10 573,100Total 435 6,033,464 421 7,516,045 255 7,276,624 120 4,052,396 123 3,741,360 139 5,094,313Avg. Cost

Remodeling Permits: AdditionsCity of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 6 - Year Table

33,770

2006 2007 2009

17,853

2008

28,53613,870

2010

30,418

2011

36,650

# Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # CostJan. 89 1,007,372 88 1,163,863 81 907,619 71 784,232 57 502,454 69 988,395Feb. 87 967,125 78 909,207 76 947,505 76 706,588 69 600,743 79 893,584March 100 1,147,674 107 1,280,089 89 800,412 72 946,927 125 1,229,150 104 900,086April 87 706,214 88 1,031,776 82 877,275 85 813,112 154 1,386,859 133 1,292,245May 120 1,042,668 115 1,578,971 79 723,878 65 617,270 124 931,223 111 946,242June 97 985,229 97 736,760 76 662,915 89 766,615 117 754,480 112 819,225July 94 1,072,119 117 1,258,848 77 1,143,624 96 1,172,764 161 1,181,825 99 1,104,259August 44 433,967 110 1,138,598 92 1,264,374 77 790,319 119 1,006,147 129 1,032,748Sept. 92 674,348 94 1,070,733 83 962,319 78 778,464 124 976,777 106 928,466Oct. 96 966,277 96 868,251 80 750,551 79 552,852 141 929,354 122 1,298,243Nov. 66 423,155 88 961,501 62 1,071,515 81 890,150 118 827,222 93 703,129Total 972 9,426,148 1,078 11,998,597 877 10,111,987 869 8,819,293 1,309 10,326,234 1,157 10,906,622Avg. Cost 9,698 11,530 7,889

2011

9,427

Remodeling Permits: AlterationsCity of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 6 - Year Table

2006 2007 20092008 2010

10,14911,130

Camherdz Services Corporation

2240 S. 46th StreetLincoln, NE 68506

PaintingPaintingInterior, Exterior, Commercial, ResidentialInterior, Exterior, Commercial, Residential

New, Repaint

DecksPower Washing, Staining

FloorsSealers, Epoxies, Urethanes

Specialty CoatingsSpecialty CoatingsTo include Epoxies and Urethanes on walls

Phone: (402) 580-0870Fax: (402) 438-6937

Hector Hernandez

Email: [email protected]

ALWAYS FREE

ESTIMATES AND

AFFORDABLE

ELITE PAINTING

AT YOUR SERVICE

Home Builders Association of Lincoln6100 S. 58th Street, Suite CLincoln, NE 68516

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

PRST STDUS POSTAGE

PAIDLINCOLN NE

PERMIT NO 51

The 7” x 4.5” space above is available for an ad. For more information, please contact Jennie at 402-423-4225 or [email protected].

Call For All Your Exterior Needs!Contact Us Today For A Free Estimate

Cell 402-421-2005Fax 877-720-4518

[email protected]

CERTIFIED FIRMCERTRTRTIFIED FIRMRMRM

LEAD-SAFE

Sign up for certi� cation today. epa.gov/getleadsafe or 800-424-LEAD

IF YOU’RE NOT LEADSAFE CERTIFIED,

DISTURBING JUST SIX SQUARE FEET COULD COST YOU

BIG TIME.

Any contractor, from plumbers to electricians to painters, who disturbs lead paint while working

in a pre-1978 home, school or day care center, now must be Lead-Safe Certi� ed. If you’re not, you can

face tens of thousands of dollars in � nes. Plus, you put the health of yourself, your workers and your

customers at risk, which could result in lawsuits. One class certi� es you for � ve years. It’s that easy.

7.0 in.

4.87

5 in

.

Would you prefer homebuyers put more money into their homes, or their utilities?

While ENERGY STAR® qualified homes cost a little more, they’re at least 15 percent more efficient than the 2004 International Residential Code. Their energy savings more than offsets any additional cost. Which makes them more affordable to own. And more profitable to build.

www.les.com

Lincoln Business Builder (Jan. 2012)

Documents

Transcript of Lincoln Business Builder (Jan. 2012)