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R. L. S. Plumbing Co.Robert Schlueter9835 Lakeview Dr.Cincinnati OH 45231 Phone: 513-521-7586

R. L. Winfi eld, Inc.Rae Winfi eld3874 Ridge Road N. E.Cortland OH 44410 Phone: 330-638-5295

R. T. Hampton Plumbing & HeatingDennis Elliott226 West Maple StreetNorth Canton OH 44720 Phone: 330-494-6743

Rambo-Westendorf Plumbing Inc.Kenneth E. Westendorf987 Pruden Ave.Dayton OH 45403 Phone: 937-253-7878

Rapid Plumbing, Inc.Ron Minton1407 St. Rt. 28Loveland OH 45140 Phone: 513-575-1509

Ray Esser & Sons Inc.Randy Esser830 Walnut Street, Ste. 1Elyria OH 44035 Phone: 440-324-2018

Ray Jacobs Plumbing Company LLCRaymond Jacobs5181 Shelby LaneLiberty Twp. OH 45044 Phone: 513-777-8604

Reilly Plumbing Co., Inc.Mike Reilly5617 Muddy Creek RoadCincinnati OH 45238 Phone: 513-922-6327

Reliable Plumbing & Heating Inc.Tony Burgei205 W. Second St.Delphos OH 45833 Phone: 419-695-2921

Rich Holthaus PlumbingChris M. Holthaus503 W. Benson St.Cincinnati OH 45215 Phone: 513-761-1238

Rick Losekamp PlumbingRick Losekamp10800 New Haven RoadHarrison OH 45030 Phone: 513-367-2522

Ritter Plumbing Co, Inc.John Ritter

354 Carr DriveBrookville OH 45309 Phone: 937-833-6514

Robert Jones PlumbingBob Jones6071 State Route 128Cleves OH 45002 Phone: 513-353-2230

Roman Plumbing CompanyScott Kocher Doug Kocher2411 Shepler Church S.W.Canton OH 44706 Phone: 330-455-5155

Roth Brothers, Inc.Edward Smith3847 Crum Rd. PO Box 4209Youngstown OH 44515 Phone: 330-793-5571

Roto-Rooter Plumbing ServiceRon Wilkes2549 Stanley Ave.Dayton OH 45404 Phone: 937-222-7686

Roto-Rooter ServicesSteve Perkins777 Harrison Dr.Columbus OH 43204 Phone: 614-351-6318

Roto-Rooter Services Co.Larry Rothman255 E. 5th Street, Suite 2500Cincinnati OH 45202 Phone: 513-762-6646

Roto-Rooter Services Co.Michael A. Zenker, Sr.4533 Willow ParkwayCuyahoga Hts. OH 44125 Phone: 216-214-2581

Rupp Plumbing & HeatingEdward Rupp14639 County Road St.Lyons OH 43533 Phone: 419-337-0867

Russell Plumbing Inc.Steve Russell8181 Camargo Rd.Cincinnati OH 45243 Phone: 513-561-2888

Sandy Plumbing Co. Inc.Marvin Cox Jr.11921 Prospect Rd.Strongsville OH 44149 Phone: 440-238-1850

Sanford Plumbing & SupplyGreg Eisenhart1725 Pennsylvania Ave.East Liverpool OH 43920 Phone: 330-386-5191

Sarver Plumbing Inc.Dean JonesP.O. Box 397Arcanum OH 45304 Phone: 937-947-2200

Schlueter Plumbing, Inc.Joe Schlueter2533 E. Sharon Rd.Sharonville OH 45241 Phone: 513-771-0514

Schott Plumbing, Inc.Mark Mitchell2551 Lance Dr.Dayton OH 45409 Phone: 937-299-7751

Schwaben PlumbingRon Schwaben4288 Maple DriveRichfi eld OH 44286 Phone: 330-242-4904

Servizzi & Knabe PlumbingTom Knabe5406 Douglas Fir Ct.Cincinnati OH 45247 Phone: 513-541-2400

Shearer Plumbing & Heating Co.Glenn Shearer910 Center StreetBryan OH 43506 Phone: 419-636-1751

Shuman, Inc.Jack ShumanP.O. Box 373 - 28 Castle DriveMunroe Falls OH 44262 Phone: 330-688-2322

Silver Creek Plumbing CompanyRussell HammelP.O.Box 245Garrettsville OH 44231 Phone: 330-527-4819

Silverhawke ConstructionSam Minnielli8657 N. Gilmore Rd.Fairfi eld OH 45014 Phone: 513-874-8400

Staples Plumbing & HeatingMike Staples9808 State Route 43Streetsboro OH 44241 Phone: 330-274-8415

Starco, Inc.Howard KrisherP.O. Box 170160Dayton OH 45417-0160 Phone: 937-461-2422

Stebbins Plumbing & Heating, Inc.Bruce Stebbins621 E. Dixie Dr.W. Carrollton OH 45449

Phone: 937-859-4534

Steingass Mechanical Contracting, Inc.William Steingass754 Progress DriveMedina OH 44256 Phone: 330-725-6090

Steve Hattersley PlumbingSteve Hattersley9510 Yellowwood DriveCincinnati OH 45251 Phone: 513-385-3789

Steve Jerome PlumbingSteve JeromeP.O. Box 43355Highland Hts. OH 44143 Phone: 440-473-1152

Sturgis Plumbing Co.Ed Reis3816 Montgomery Rd.Cincinnati OH 45212 Phone: 513-531-8241

Swan Plbg/Htg & Elec. Co., Inc.Paul K. Swan3874 Broadview Rd.Richfi eld OH 44286 Phone: 330-659-6233

Terra Plumbing LLCCarol LauberP.O. Box 28051Columbus OH 45228 Phone: 614-607-6360

Thacker Plumbing & HeatingRichard Thacker3210 Main St.Mineral Ridge OH 44440 Phone: 330-544-0322

Thomas H. Matson & Son Plumbing Co.Sam Matson1811 West Galbraith Rd.Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone: 513-931-3589

Thornton & Son, LLCJim Thornton1005 N. Meridian RdYoungstown OH 44509 Phone: 330-793-9768

Timlin Plumbing & Heating, Inc.Michael Timlin7 E. Front StreetYoungstown OH 44503 Phone: 330-744-3000

Todd R. Pippenger & SonTodd PippengerP.O. Box 1289Warren OH 44482 Phone: 330-393-4726

Tri-County PlumbingGary Yoakum

Peterman Plumbing & Heating, Inc.Douglas PetermanP.O. Box 278Dover OH 44622 Phone: 330-364-4497

Petit Plumbing, Inc.Bob Petit2091 Green Pine DriveCincinnati OH 45231 Phone: 513-931-5191

Petra PlumbingDonald GingerichP.O. Box 416Hartville OH 44632 Phone: 330-877-2555

Plum Perfect PlumbingRobert P. Schneider Jr.7849 Hamilton AvenueCincinnati OH 45231 Phone: 513-851-7586

Plumbing Source, TheGregory Faustina5042 CorbinBedford Hts. OH 44128 Phone: 216-365-0600

Poling & Bacon Const.Vince BaconP. O. Box 5500Youngstown OH 44514 Phone: 330-549-3917

Portage Plumbing & Heating, Inc.Robert Palmer9657 St. Rt. 43Streetsboro OH 44241 Phone: 330-626-3404

Powers Plumbing ServicesDan Powers2028 Schiller Ave.Cuyahoga Falls OH 44223 Phone: 330-920-9861

Prout Boiler, Heating & Welding Inc.Wesley C. Prout3124 Temple St.Youngstown OH 44510 Phone: 330-744-0293

Quality Plus Plumbing & Heating, Inc.Nick Holdridge1012 E. Chestnut StreetLancaster OH 43130 Phone: 740-687-6121

R & R Plumbing Company, Inc.R. Lyn NislyP.O. Box 1087Uniontown OH 44685 Phone: 330-305-1956

R & T Schneider Plumbing, IncTom Schneider7867 FoxtrotNorth Bend OH 45052

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3912 Kirchling RoadHamilton OH 45013 Phone: 513-777-2130

V. I. P. PlumbingPaul Episcopo14600 S. Industrial Ave., Unit HMaple Hts. OH 44137 Phone: 216-581-5730

Viox Services, Inc.Ed Houston15 W. Voorhees StreetCincinnati OH 45215 Phone: 513-679-3256

Von Deylen Plbg. & Htg.Randall L. Fisher116 E. Clinton St.Napoleon OH 43545 Phone: 419-592-4756

Waker Plumbing, Inc.Mike Waker1760 E. David RoadKettering OH 45440 Phone: 937-434-2678

Walsh Mechanical ContractingDonald Walsh4200 Simon Rd.Youngstown OH 44512 Phone: 330-783-1774

Walter Plumbing LLCDavid Walter975 Amelia Ave.Akron OH 44302 Phone: 330-388-7622

Wampler Plumbing, Inc.Phillip Wampler112 E. Main St., P.O. Box 337Tipp City OH 45371 Phone: 937-667-2016

Waterworks, TheDavid R. Specht1655 Old Leonard Ave.Columbus OH 43219 Phone: 614-876-0999

Wat-Kem MechanicalSteve Guy / David Wolfe2755 South County Rd. 25ATroy OH 45373 Phone: 937-573-3072

Western Reserve Mechanical, Inc.Mark Leger3041 S. Main StreetNiles OH 44446 Phone: 330-652-3888

Whitt, Inc. dba Whitt PlumbingRichard Whitt1152 Ferris RoadAmelia OH 45102 Phone: 513-753-7707

Wiemels-Hiros Plumbing Co.Joseph Hiros16419 Lorain Ave.Cleveland OH 44111 Phone: 216-251-3283

Wiese Plumbing & Heating Co.Jim / Tim WieseP.O. Box 1034Norton OH 44203 Phone: 330-825-7826

Winfi eld Plumbing & Heating Co.Bill Winfi eld3824 Ridge Road, N.E.Cortland OH 44410 Phone: 330-637-3096

Wm. R. Becker Plumbing, Inc.David Becker1019 Paxton Lake DriveLoveland OH 45140 Phone: 513-831-4696

York Mahoning Mech Contractors, IncMichael J. Fagert724 Canfi eld Rd.Youngstown OH 44511 Phone: 330-788-7011

Zernechel Plumbing & Heating Co.Albert/Scott Zernechel6080 Wiclif N.E.Canton OH 44721 Phone: 330-492-7744

Zins Plumbing, Inc.Ronald Zins3827 Spring Grove Ave.Cincinnati OH 45223 Phone: 513-681-2501

Zoellner Plumbing Co.John Zoellner4116 Galloway Rd.Sandusky OH 44870 Phone: 419-625-9640

HONORARY /RETIRED MEMBERS

H. Clark Armstrong9690 East 77th DriveCambridge OH 43725 Phone: 740-432-3315

William Becker8260 Bridle Rd.Cincinnati OH 45244 Phone: 513-474-7575

Bill HagedornP.O. Box 1228Brandon FL 33509 Phone: 813-220-2049

Robert Hendershot2526 46th St., N.E.Canton OH 44705 Phone: 330-492-5282

Carl Hollar34 N. 34st StreetNewark OH 43055 Phone: 740-344-4606

John R. Horger7760 Georgetown St. NELouisville OH 44641 Phone: 330-875-9408

Keith Huffaker23290 Orange Ave., #5Lake Forest CA 92630 Phone: 949-837-8566

James Lavelle3459 E. 52nd PlaceCleveland OH 44127 Phone: 216-641-4600

Karl D. Ruch5376 Oakmont CourtNorth Port FL 34287 Phone: 941-426-1161

Ted Shuman3969 Stow RoadStow OH 44224 Phone: 330-688-3477

Jack Sponseller4561 Saint James Cir. NWCanton OH 44708 Phone: 330-499-3992

Joe Stebbins2240 Beau ViewMiamisburg OH 45342 Phone: 937-313-4692

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

APHC Backfl ow SchoolFrank Czako684 Colony DriveWesterville OH 43081 Phone: 614-891-9546

Ares SportswearMike Brendus3650 Parkway LaneHilliard OH 43026 Phone: 614-767-1950

Blue Angel PumpsBrian DiVincenzo101 Production DriveHarrison OH 45030 Phone: 513-367-3220

Boyd Lofgren & Co.Eric Lofgren601 Hanford Dr.Highland Hts. OH 44143 Phone: 440-442-0080

Building Trades InstituteWhitney Thompkins459 Orange Point Dr. Suite F

Lewis Center OH 43035 Phone: 7405488091

BWA South Co., Inc.Bob Armbruster4501 Sutphen CourtHilliard OH 43026 Phone: 614-876-2477

Champion Pump CompanyJeff Hawks400 Orange Street, Suite L-22Ashland OH 44805 Phone: 419-207-3960

Cleveland Plumbing Supply Co.Richard Morvilius Jr., President143 E. Washington St.Chagrin Falls OH 44022 Phone: 440-247-2555

Contractorhotdeals.comDavid Bridges727 Fisher RoadLima OH 45801 Phone: 800-980-9884

CPI MarketingStan Stewart2625 Willow Glen Rd.Hilliard OH 43026 Phone: 888-777-1645

Curnayn Sales Inc.Bob Curnayn14210 Foltz Industrial ParkwayStrongsville OH 44136 Phone: 440-846-1280

F. F. Leonard, Inc.Kent Swepston1647 Windsor AvenueColumbus OH 43219 Phone: 614-294-8642

Famous SupplyTom KrejciP.O. Box 1889Akron OH 44309 Phone: 330-762-9621

Federated InsuranceCaleb CreaganP.O. Box 328 / 121 East Park Sq.Owatonna MN 55060 Phone: 507-455-5368

First Sales, LLCBrett Wilfong12630 U.S. 33 NorthChurubusco IN 46723 Phone: 260-693-1972

Great Lakes Sales CompanyDavid Murman20525 Center Ridge Road, Suite 350Cleveland OH 44116 Phone: 440-356-9200

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Michael A. Bohinc, CPA19111 Brookfi eld DriveAuburn Twp. OH 44023 Phone: 440-708-2583

Libb Co., Inc.Donald Dwyer, President7860 North Central Dr.Lewis Center OH 43035 Phone: 800-362-9719

Moen, Inc.Brady Rubin10 Canterbury CourtCanfi eld OH 44406 Phone: 440-292-5478

Mueller IndustriesChris Lasso6128 Commonwealth Dr.Westerville OH 43082 Phone: 614-296-5248

Noveon, Inc.Alan Darby9911 Brecksville Rd.Cleveland OH 44141 Phone: 216-447-6015

Output Sales Corp.Richard G. Hildebrand119 Hunt Valley Rd.New Kensington PA 15068 Phone: 724-334-5600

Pickrel Bros., Inc.Thomas R. Pickrel901 South Perry StreetDayton OH 45402 Phone: 937-461-5960

Preferred Sales Inc.Michell Lewnes / Randy EtterOne Industrial Dr.Hermitage PA 16148 Phone: 724-981-5500

Promarc Sales Inc.Jeff Davis and Ray Lisowski13718 Enterprise Ave.Cleveland OH 44135 Phone: 216-267-8754

Rheem Mfg. Co.Jerry Wolens69 Valley Brook Blvd.Hinckley OH 44233 Phone: 330-273-9882

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Marvin Shipley701 N. UnderwoodZanesville OH 43701 Phone: 740-452-9417

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Larry Smith1711 6th Street S. W.Canton OH 44706 Phone: 330-456-4304

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Rick Brown30 W. Fifth St.Mansfi eld OH 44902 Phone: 419-524-3012

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Dan Lowery1400 Home AvenueAkron OH 44310 Phone: 330-633-0990

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Brian Wright860 Freeway Drive, S.Columbus OH 43229 Phone: 614-888-1332

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Greg Harsar5301 Evergreen ParkwaySheffi eld Village OH 44054 Phone: 440-934-0059

Robertson Heating Supply Co.John Vasey129 Butte St., P.O. Box 397Steubenville OH 43952 Phone: 740-283-3368

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Dennis Bowsher512 W. High StreetLima OH 45801 Phone: 419-228-2261

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Jim Meyers2106 Great Trail Dr.Wooster OH 44691 Phone: 330-262-3300

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Eric Meyers1908 Superior St.Sandusky OH 44870 Phone: 419-626-0335

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Troy Orr450 South 22nd StreetHeath OH 43056 Phone: 740-522-4338

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Jerry Hollback501 Gaston AvenueEast Liverpool OH 43920 Phone: 330-386-6542

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Rick Perkins524 Bowers Ave., N.W.New Philadelphia OH 44663 Phone: 330-343-3011

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Richard Lerch830 S. Columbus St. at Rt. 33Lancaster OH 43130

Phone: 740-653-8292

Robertson Heating Supply Co.David Roberts, Dir. Of Mktg.PO Box 2448 / 2155 W. Main St.Alliance OH 44601 Phone: 330-821-9180

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Clay Dill6065 Towpath DriveValley View OH 44125 Phone: 216-328-2979

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Rankin Walkup3243 Frenchmens RoadToledo OH 43607 Phone: 419-531-3862

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Don Tarolli1290 Crescent St.Youngstown OH 44502 Phone: 330-743-1143

S.V.F. SalesSusan Fesz4901 Brookpark RoadCleveland OH 44134 Phone: 216-741-7000

The Bobb Chevrolet CompanyAlan HeiligmannP.O. Box 06351Columbus OH 43206 Phone: 614-228-4567

The Frank Gates Service Co.Mark MaGinnP.O. Box 182364Columbus OH 43218 Phone: 614-791-7696

VictaulicChris Burton3763 Wild Cherry WayMason OH 45040 Phone: 513-292-6430

W. W. Grainger, Inc.Timothy Qunilisk1455 E. 2nd St.Franklin OH 45005 Phone: 937-743-3943

W. W. Grainger, Inc.Jon Wyss1781 W. Main St.Troy OH 45373 Phone: 937-440-6757

W. W. Grainger, Inc.Rick Larson915 Industry Ave.Lima OH 45804 Phone: 419-228-0155

W. W. Grainger, Inc.Randy Patton

2321 Needmore RoadDayton OH 45414 Phone: 937-236-4260

W. W. Grainger, Inc.Darren Lackman8700 Le Saint DriveHamilton OH 45014 Phone: 513-341-2063

W. W. Grainger, Inc.Marty Jamieson939 W. 8th St.Downtown OH 45203 Phone: 513-744-8760

W. W. Grainger, Inc.Rohan Thambrahalli100 Grainger ParkwayLake Forest IL 60045 Phone: 847-535-5024

W. W. Grainger, Inc.Gary Brown4420 Glendale Milford RoadBlue Ash OH 45242 Phone: 513-786-8673

Welker-McKee Supply Co./ Div. of HajocaArt Mighton6606 Granger RoadCleveland OH 44131 Phone: 216-447-0050

Wolff Brothers Supply Inc.Brian Pekala6078 Wolff Rd.Medina OH 44256 Phone: 330-225-2240

Wolverine Brass, Inc.Chris Pellegrino165 Oak Drive NWNorth Canton OH 44720 Phone: 330-323-1973



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MMaterial shortages and price escalations are wreaking havoc on the construction industry. Be it steel, cement, asphalt, copper, or whatever other commodity that is in demand, the pressures of the global economy and the recent jumps in the cost of petroleum based products are making it very diffi cult for contractors to enter into fi xed-price contracts without absorbing unnecessary risks of fi nancial ruin. Because projects are priced and bid months or even years in advance of actual construction, the current volatility of the materials market puts a contractor at signifi cant risk when attempting to guess what the purchase price of these materials will eventually be. Who should bear the risk of the volatile and escalating price of materials? Traditionally, the contractor has been required to perform the contract without relief from escalating costs. But, risk transfer to the owner is attempting to be utilized by many savvy contractors – especially now when the cost of materials is going through the roof. Traditional contract principles have been shown to be very inadequate in according relief to contractors through change orders and this is why risk transfer needs to be considered.

Developers and contractors are well familiar with certain techniques for meeting escalating costs such as value engineering, substitution of materials, strategic advance purchasing of materials and other such methods. Hand-in-hand with these strategic methods is the need for contractors to develop, negotiate and incorporate within their construction contract provisions the sharing of risk of escalating material costs. These types of clauses can take many forms, including cost-base clauses which seek to compare actual incurred cost with bid cost, and index-based clauses which track and adjust prices based upon numerous existing material price indexes.

The general rule of law is that material price increases in fi xed-price construction contracts are borne by the contractor. Courts have historically taken the view that fi xed-price contracts are inherently an allocation of risk – “prices go up – bad for seller” – “price goes down – bad for buyer.” Merely because performance becomes economically burdensome, it is not suffi cient legal grounds to let a contractor out of performing. In the absence of specifi c contract provisions,

courts rarely rule a party is excused or entitled to a price increase because of unexpected, substantial material price increases. However, if material is unavailable, courts are more receptive to reforming a contract compared with merely when a material can be bought at a higher price than expected.

The Board of Contract Appeals and the Court of Federal Claims traditionally hold that a contractor assumes the risk of unexpected cost in the absence of clauses shifting risk to government. But, four basic arguments do exist for a contractor to be excused from performance: impossibility – commercial impracticability – frustration of purpose – force majeure. Each of these theories requires a showing of certain facts to meet legal criteria and these principles seldom meet with favor before the courts.

The doctrine of “impossibility” permits the party to be excused if performance has become objectively impossible as a result of an unexpected event. For it to apply, there must be no way for performance to be achieved, not merely uneconomical. For commercial impracticability, it is not necessary that performance be impossible, but it must be extremely costly, time consuming and impracticable. Because the courts recognize that this principle could be abused, they have stated that it is not to be invoked merely because performance has become more expensive than contemplated. For the excuse of “commercial impracticability” to be applicable, the contractor must exhaust all alternative means of performance. The impracticability must come from an unexpected change. A rise or collapse in the market is not a justifi cation because that is exactly the type of business risk fi xed-price contracts are intended to cover. But, severe shortages of raw materials caused by war, embargo, unforeseen shutdown of a supply source and the like can excuse performance. “Frustration of purpose” is another defense to performance but the parties’ purpose of the contract must be almost completely frustrated by supervening events. Frustration must be substantial – not that the transaction has become less profi table or would sustain a loss. “Impossibility”, “commercial impracticability” and “frustration of purpose” generally require the party seeking relief to prove an unforeseen event, no allocation of risk for

Bob DunleveyDunlevey, Mahan & Furry

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Construction Contracts - Controlling Escalating Costs


the unexpected occurrence in the contract, and the unexpected event must render performance commercially impracticable. These are large hoops to jump through.

The final excuse to avoid performance is force majeure. Contracts typically contain a force majeure clause. In construction contracts, these clauses customarily allow a contractor additional time to perform because of circumstances beyond the contractor’s control – flood, earthquakes, fires and strikes. AIA contracts and other similar form contracts usually address this issue. But, courts generally do not view price increases, even when dramatic, to be unforeseen.

What should you do now to avoid future risks beyond using contract escalation clauses? Make changes to your bid/quote forms now. Limit your price to be good for a certain number of days. Qualify your bid/quote to be subject to increases in prices of materials and benchmark the prices. Make sure your quote which contains the escalating price provision becomes part of the contract. Specify that if a change in price of a certain material is more than 5% between the date of the bid proposal and date of installation it shall warrant an “equitable adjustment” in the price. As to your contract with suppliers, make sure the commitment you receive from a supplier parallels the obligations you have with your customer. Most importantly, review your construction contracts with a construction attorney and put clear price escalation clauses in your new contracts. Some standard form construction contracts require the parties to agree on a method to establish the baseline price of the material and calculate an adjustment based on market conditions. The purpose is to shift the risk (or possibly the benefit) of price changes to the owner (or contractor above you). If the owner resists, negotiate the clause to allow the owner to benefit if material prices decrease or give the owner the benefit if the volume of that material increases in magnitude. Explain to the owner that insisting on fixed-price contracts with no escalation clause will cause contractors to quote higher numbers to cover themselves.

In this volatile period of escalating material prices, contractors should not leave any money on the table but instead should ask for extras. All contractual hoops should be jumped through for change orders and claims for extra compensation. Perhaps a claim of delay is the best method to seek compensation for escalating costs provided it is not the contractor’s own fault that the delay occurred.

Remember, there are basically three types of price escalation clauses – “day one - dollar one,” “significant dollar increase,” and “delay.” The remedies are either extra compensation or the right to terminate the contract. Day one – dollar one escalation clauses reimburse the contractor for cost of any price increase in material that occurs after the signing of the contract or the acceptance of the bid. The other party pays the difference in the cost of materials between the date

of contract bid and the time of installation – dollar for dollar. Such a clause would read:

“The prices of materials and equipment contained in this bid or contract are those in effect as of [date]. Subcontractor shall be reimbursed for all increases in the cost of material and equipment as of the date of installation plus ___% overhead and ___% profit.”Significant dollar increase escalation clauses reimburse

the contractor only for large price increases between the bid or contract date and the date of installation. A sample clause reads:

“In the event of significant delay or price increases of material, equipment or energy occurring during the performance of the contract through no fault of the subcontractor, the contract sum, time of completion or contract requirements shall be equitably adjusted by change order in accordance with the procedures of the contract documents. A change in price of an item of material, equipment or energy will be considered significant when the price of an item increases ___% between the date of this contract and the date of installation.”Delay escalation clauses allow the contractors to receive

escalation if the job is delayed beyond a given number of days or a specified date. It reimburses the contractor for price increases and expenses arising during the delay. Such a clause reads:

“It is contemplated that the performance of the subcontractor’s work will be completed by [date]. In the event that subcontractor’s work is not completed by that date, through no fault of the subcontractor, then the subcontractor shall be reimbursed for all increases in the cost of labor, material and equipment by reason of said delay including reimbursement for extended onsite supervision and overhead plus ___% general overhead and ___% profit.”Two additional strategies if you can’t get an open ended

escalation clause would be to consider combining escalation clauses with a guaranteed maximum price. In effect, this would be submitting two prices by combining a price on current market prices of materials and equipment to be increased by some form of escalation with a maximum price. The other approach would be to submit one price based upon escalation and another lump sum price and give the general contractor or owner the choice.

For other sample price escalation clauses, visit the Dunlevey, Mahan & Furry website at www.dmfdayton.com and go to the Library under Media. A complete slide presentation with clauses exists in the topic “Through the Roof – Material Price Escalation and Construction Services”, or contact Bob Dunlevey at (937) 223-6003.


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✺✺S✺Solar thermal technologies are an economical solution to meet the energy needs of facilities with high hot water demand. However, many communities and businesses have not taken advantage of this practical and readily available technology. In Ohio for instance, the growth of the solar thermal industry needs stimulation through public demonstration of the technology and by building the local capacity of a trained labor force to complete future systems. Once an initial installation is completed, each community can use it as a learning tool in developing a program to deploy additional solar thermal systems with its trained labor force. Public utilities, municipalities, city governments and other public agencies have a wide variety of tools available to them that can further promote the growth of the solar thermal industry.

Greater awareness of clean energy alternatives by more Ohioans was accelerated by the overwhelming success of the 36th Annual American Solar Energy Society’s National SOLAR 2007 Conference hosted by Green Energy Ohio in Cleveland from July 7-12, 2007. The conference theme was “Sustainable Energy Puts America to Work!” and focused on

the economic development opportunities associated with the growth of the renewable energy industry. The solar thermal industry was represented by a number of companies exhibiting and 41 presentations in forums or technical sessions. Green Energy Ohio gained additional knowledge of the manufacturers of these technologies and those companies willing and able to penetrate the Ohio market.

As part of the National SOLAR 2007 Conference, Roger Bezdek from Management Information Services, unveiled Renewable Energy and Energy Effi ciency: Economic Driver for the 21st Century. The report indicated that in 2006 there were 452,000 total (direct and indirect) jobs across the U.S. related to the renewable energy fi eld that encompassed $39.2 billion in gross revenue. In Ohio, the renewable energy fi eld represented 6,600 total jobs and gross revenue of $800 million. Additionally, with various moderate and incremental federal and state initiatives enacted over the next two decades, Ohio stands to gain 56,000 total jobs with combined gross revenues of $5.7 billion in the renewable energy industry. These fi gures are supported by the Solar Energy Industries Association,

which predicts that by 2020, solar alone will be a $15 billion industry employing 150,000 people nationally. Concurrently, the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that its Solar America Initiative will require the addition of 5,000 trained installers over the next seven years. Thus, implementation of various policies are critical to growth of the green collar job industry.

Fortunately, the fi rst step toward a moderate incremental state initiative was achieved through the passage of Am. Sub. Senate Bill 221 in May 2008 through the bipartisan effort of the Ohio Governor and General Assembly. A component to this bill included adoption of a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), thereby making Ohio the 26th state in the nation to pass such legislation. The RPS has

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the economic development opportunities associated with the

OHIO PHC CONTRACTOR • Volume 2008, Issue 3

which predicts that by 2020, solar alone will be a $15 billion industry employing 150,000 people nationally. Concurrently, the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that its Solar America Initiative will require the addition of 5,000 trained installers over the next seven years. Thus, implementation of various policies are critical to growth of the green collar job industry.

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defined annual benchmarks requiring Ohio’s investor-owned utilities to diversify their supply mix in generating electricity with renewable energy, including a 0.5% solar “carve-out” to assure development of solar power. The enactment of the RPS law is a triumph on many levels and will ultimately encourage better stewardship of the environment and promote new green collar jobs.

The hotbed of renewable energy activity in Ohio in 2007-2008 has enhanced the need for a newly trained labor force in this emerging green energy economy. In 2007, the City of Cleveland was the first city government in Ohio to investigate how it could use solar thermal technologies to heat hot water at its city facilities. The City partnered with Green Energy Ohio to conduct the first technical training in Ohio on the design and installation of solar thermal systems. Support was provided from The Cleveland Foundation and Ohio Department of Development. The training was a three-day workshop held from June 18-20, 2007, which included the installation of a 9.0 MWhST solar thermal hot water system on Cleveland Fire Station #20. The twenty-three professionals who participated in this training included city-employed plumbers, pipe fitters, electricians and related trade professionals along with energy managers, installers and general contractors. These highly visible projects and trainings are providing numerous opportunities to pair new laborers with experienced installers to expand the pool of qualified professionals who can complete the exponential increase of solar projects expected to come.

The City of Cleveland is continually monitoring the performance of the solar thermal hot water system and evaluating the cost savings and environmental attributes at Fire Station #20. The data will determine the offering of solar thermal systems to the city’s large water customers, who typically can

maximize the economic, environmental and marketing benefits of clean energy. Further, the data analysis has led Green Energy Ohio, the City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga Community College to partner and pursue additional solar thermal hot water workshops, combining trainings and installations on other City buildings. These workshops will be conducted in Fall 2008 and cover the basics of solar thermal technologies, solar resource fundamentals, applications and system components. An overview of the codes and standards associated with these technologies will also be explained. Hands-on demonstration and installation of a solar thermal system will be a key aspect of the training to maximize the participant’s education and experience and leave a legacy in the community.

There are a number of other state and national organizations that provide excellent training programs in the renewable energy field. Some of these include the Florida Solar Energy Center, Solar Energy International, the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, the North Carolina Solar Center and the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association. Some programs specific to Ohio are held at Owens Community College, Hocking College, Cincinnati State and Cuyahoga Community College. A more comprehensive list of website links for jobs and training programs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainability, as well as information on upcoming solar thermal training workshops offered by Green Energy Ohio can be found at http://www.greenenergyohio.org/page.cfm?pageID=946.

2-J Supply Company 416,418Anthony Finfrock868 Goodale Blvd.Columbus OH 43212Phone: (614) 228-2424 Fax: (614) 228-3988Maytag & Westinghouse Displays, IAQ Equipment

Adtek Software Co. 613Jerry FawP. O. Box 114Toluca IL 61369Phone: (815) 452-2345 Fax: (815) 452-2119HVAC Software

Afco-Kaehr Sales 210Charles Apple2121 S. Green Suite 212Cleveland OH 44121Phone: (216) 691-1706 Fax: (216) 691-1708Brass Craft, Panasonic & Sanifl o

Aprilaire / Research Products Corp. 213Jim Blind7947 South Passage DriveWadsworth OH 44281Phone: (800) 334-6044 Fax: (330) 334-1624Dehumidifi ers, NEW Air Cleaner Ventilation Control

Arzel Zoning 303O’Hara McNaughton4801 Commerce ParkwayCleveland OH 44128Phone: (216) 831-6068 Fax: (216) 831-6074Zoning Products for Retrofi t & New Construction

AT & T 410Anne Marie Duveneck17950 Corporate DriveBrookfi eld WI 53045Phone: (262) 366-1702 Fax: (262) 794-4509High Speed Internet, Remote Monitoring

Blue Angel Pumps 406Brian DiVincenzo101 Production DriveHarrison OH 45030Phone: (513) 367-3220 Fax: (877) 289-2963Residential and Commercial Pumps

Bobb Chevrolet Company (The) T2Alan Heiligmann567 E. Livingston Ave., PO Box 06351Columbus OH 43206-0351Phone: (614) 228-4567 Fax: (614) 229-7924Chevrolet Work Trucks & Vans

Bush Specialty Vehicles T5Terry Lee80 Park Dr.Wilmington OH 45177Phone: (937) 382-5502 Fax: (937) 382-5150Truck

BWA South 100Bob Armbruster4501 Sutphen CourtHilliard OH 43026-0159Phone: (614) 876-2977 Fax: Charlotte, Elkay, Elkhart, Little Giant, Miro Parfl ex & Zurn Wilkins

Carr Supply 319Rod Essig1415 Old Leonard Ave.Columbus OH 43219Phone: (614) 252-7883 Fax: (614) 251-1508HVAC Equipment, Hydronics

Champion Pump Company, Inc. 202Jeff HawksP.O. Box 528Ashland OH 44805Phone: (419) 281-4500 Fax: (419) 616-1100Sump, Effl uent & Sewage Pumps. Controls, Alarms, Pump Accessories & Packages

Collier Consulting Group 506Sharon CollierP. O. Box 1252Dripping TX 78620Phone: (512) 858-1670 Fax: Business Management Books & Financial Management Software.

Contractorhotdeals.com 706David Bridges727 Fisher RoadLima OH 45801Phone: (800) 980-9884 Fax: (419) 649-1345The website dedicated to linking HVACR, plumbing, PVF and electrical contractors for the pupose of buying and selling their excess inventory, tools and vehicles to one another.

Corken Steel Products 315Jay Kaiser7920 Kentucky Dr.Florence KY 41042Phone: (859) 291-4664 Fax: (859) 655-8250Heating & Air Conditioning Products

Curnayn Sales, Inc. 304,306Rick Nicoloff14210 Foltz ParkwayStrongsville OH 44149Phone: (440) 846-1280 Fax: (440) 846-1283Gerber Plumbing Fixtures, Bemis Seats, Canplas, Mill-Rose & Viega

Draincables Direct 207Dean Edwards4370 Moline Martin RoadMillbury OH 43447Phone: (419) 838-6090 Fax: (800) 752-8524Drain cleaning cables and accessories.

Enniskerry Marketing 407,409Michael McGill12231 Volpe DriveSterling Heights MI 48312Phone: (586) 983-5262 Fax: (586) 983-5417Wells Sinkware, Huntington Brass Faucets, Ceco Cast Iron, Trajet Tubs

Enterprise Fleet Management 414Paul Clapp24690 Sperry DriveWestlake OH 44145Phone: (440) 885-6939 Fax: (866) 346-1662Fleet Management, Maintenance Programs, Fuel Management, Insurance

Equigard, Inc. 606Matt Graves800 Jorie Blvd.Oak Brook IL 60443Phone: (630) 986-9363 Fax: (630) 986-3980Extended Service Agreements

Famous Supply Co. 403, 405, 502, 504Tom Krejci109 North Union St.Akron OH 44304Phone: (330) 762-9621 Fax: (330) 762-0150

Federated Insurance 105Caleb Creagan121 East Park SquareOwatonna MN 55060Phone: (507) 455-5368 Fax: (507) 455-7840Specialized Insurance Products and Risk Management Service for Service Contractors & Suppliers

2008 ACCA/PHCC OHIO CONVENTION EXHIBITORS


Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. 310Jon Sechkar438 McCormick Blvd.Columbus OH 43213Phone: (614) 367-3000 Fax: (614) 751-1431Profl o Products, Monogram Brass Accessories, Raptor Tools

First Sales 512Brett Wilfong12630 US 33 NChurubusco IN 46723Phone: (260) 693-1972 Fax: (260) 693-0602Caroma, Sterling Water Treatment, Barnes Pump, SJE Rhombus Controls & Zilmet Pressure Tanks

FlowGuard Family of Products 104Diane Phillips9911 Brecksville RoadCleveland OH 44141-3201Phone: (216) 447-6164 Fax: (216) 447-6211CPVC water distribution systems for hot/cold water

Frank Gates Service Company 205Dana Carmichael5000 Bradenton Ave.Dublin OH 43017Phone: (216) 525-0700 Fax: (614) 932-8707Worker’s comp group rating programs through ACCA & PHCC. The most savings tier in the industry. Saving opportunities, competitive fees for all industry groups. Online claims reporting, software solutions and more.

FYDA Freightliner Columbus Inc. T4Ted Woodruff1250 Walcutt RoadColumbus OH 43228Phone: (614) 851-0002 Fax: (614) 851-0011FYDA Freightliner Presents: Sprinter Commercial Vehicle

General Plastics - Black Max 106Bill Kite3500 N. HarrisonShawnee OK 74804Phone: (405) 275-3171 Fax: (405) 275-8114General Plastics & Black Max, PVC Ductwork, Plenums, Fittings & Register Boxes

Geothermal Heating & Cooling 103Jeff Litzinger583 W. Straub RoadMansfi eld OH 44904Phone: (419) 756-5959 Fax: (419) 774-9746Geothermal Heating & CoolingGreat Lakes Sales 102

Cara Hernandez20525 Center Ridge Road #350Cleveland OH 44116Phone: (440) 356-9200 Fax: (440) 356-2436Amtrol Inc., Aquatic Industries, Automag, Boshart, CS&B, Central Brass, Danfoss, Embassy Ind., Governale, In-Sinkerator, LSP Products, Laing Thermotech, Rinnai, Santee Inc., Spring Houase, Stiebel Eltron, Thrush Ind., Watersoft & Wilo USA.

Green Energy Ohio 612Bob Martin6990 Dunham RdWalton Hills OH 44146Phone: (440) 821-8911 Brochures on Renewable Energy Development in Ohio

Grundfos Pumps Corporation / C.P.I. Mtg 703Stan Stewart2625 Willow Glen RoadHilliard OH 43026-9548Phone: (614) 777-1626 Fax: (614) 777-4616Pumps and Circulators for the Residential / Commercial Plumbing / HVAC Market

Habegger Corporation (The) 604Mike Lohbeck4995 Winton RoadCincinnati OH 45232Phone: (513) 681-6313 Fax: (513) 681-9892Bryant Equipment & Totaline Parts

Hajoca Corporation - Welker-Mckee Supply 217Art Mighton6606 Granger RoadCleveland OH 44131Phone: (800) 522-2284 Fax: (216) 447-3005Wholesale Distributor of Plumbing, Heating and Industrial Supplies. Representing the Premier Product Lines in It’s Industry and Servicing the Professional Trade for 150 years.

Honeywell 513Brenda Lucas5025 Bradenton Ave.Dublin OH 43017Phone: (614) 822-2470 Fax: (614) 822-2430Thermostats & IAQ Products. Zoning

IAPMO 313Sean Cleary102 Abby WayScranton PA 18504Phone: (570) 341-0370 Fax: (570) 341-0371IAPMO Training Material, Code Books & Services

ICOR International 118Joseph McCallister80 Bretz RoadLittle Hocking OH 45742Phone: (317) 919-3707 Fax: (740) 989-2714Environmentally safe refrigerants, including NU22B, a HFC alternative to R22

Jackson Systems, LLC 203Tom Jackson5418 Elmwood AvenueIndianapolis IN 46203-6025Phone: (317) 788-6800 Fax: (317) 227-1034Zone Control and other HVAC Controls

Johnstone Supply 307, 309Joe Kratzer15 Troy StreetDayton OH 45404Phone: (937) 222-4311 Fax: (937) 222-3437HVAC equipment, products & supplies

Knapheide Manufacturing Company (The) T1Jennie Davis1848 Westphalia StrasseQuincy IL 62305Phone: (217) 222-7131 Fax: (217) 223-1947Service vehicle designed specifi cally for the trader

Libb Company, Inc. 701Donald Dwyer7860 N. Central DriveLewis Center OH 43035Phone: (800) 362-9719 Fax: (800) 451-0221Alsons, Bemis Seats, Delta Faucet, Florestone, CMC Howell Metal, Mansfi eld Plbg. Products, A.O. Smith, Oliveri Sinkware, Turb Torch & Zurn Pex

Midwest Spec. 705Pat Murphy7025 Harrison Ave.Cincinnati OH 45247Phone: (513) 353-9191 Fax: (513) 353-1589Plumbing Fixtures

Moen Faucets 505Brady Rubin10 Canterbury CourtCanfi eld OH 44406Phone: (440) 292-5478 Fax: (330) 286-5194Faucets by Moen

NIBCO, Inc. 412Michael J. Gladieux1516 Middlebury St.Elkhart IN 46516Phone: (734) 854-5904 Fax: (734) 854-5299Press, Fex, Commercial Valves & Hangers

Norris & Associates Insurance Agency, Inc. 216Tim Norris2800 Bobmeyer Rd. C7Hamilton OH 45015Phone: (513) 858-4310 Fax: (513) 858-4321Business and Contractor’s Insurance

Output Sales Corporation 507,509Donna Stringer119 Hunt Valley RoadNew Kensington PA 15068Phone: (724) 334-5600


Fax: (724) 334-9599Liberty Pumps, Wardfl ex CSST, Cash Acme

Palmer Donavin 704Barry Bullock12117 Champion WayCincinnati OH 45241Phone: (614) 486-0975 Fax: (513) 563-1659Armstrong Air Furnace and Air Conditioners

PHCC Pro Series Pumps 110,112J. Morris640 Heathrow DriveLincolnshire IL 60069Phone: (847) 415-6400 Fax: (847) 415-6410PHCC Pro Series AC Pumps, Battery Back-Up Sump Pumps, Batteries & Water Alarms

PHCC Women’s Auxiliary 603Pat Shuman3583 Elm Rd.Stow OH 44224Phone: (330) 688-5613

PlumbMaster, Inc. 305Wally BaumbuschP.O. Box 850Concordville PA 19331Phone: (800) 323-2626 Fax: (800) 322-9499Plumbing Supplies and Repair Parts

Preferred Sales, Inc. 212Mark O’ConnellOne Industrial DriveHermitage PA 16148Phone: (724) 981-5500 Fax: (724) 981-5560Bradford White, Gastite, Lasco, IPS, Hydromatic, Lenox, Red White, Moen, Cuno Mustee, Houzer, Freedom, Vitra

Promarc Sales Inc. 209,211Jeff Davis13718 Enterprise Ave.Cleveland OH 44135Phone: (888) 584-7468 Fax: (888) 584-7469Ferno Products, Takagi Tankless Water Heaters, Legend Valves, Jones Stephems, J. C. Whitlam, General Drain Machines

RE Michel Company 302, 402Helene BrownOne R. E. Michel DriveGlen Burnie MD 21060Phone: (410) 553-3846 Fax: (410) 766-4817HVAC vendor

Rheem Water Heaters T3Jerry Wolens69 Valley Brook Blvd.Hinckley OH 44233Phone: (334) 216-3800 Fax: (330) 273-9882Mobile Tankless Water Heater Trailer

Robertson Heating Supply Co. 109,111,113,115,117,119

Dave RobertsP. O. Box 2448Alliance OH 44601Phone: (330) 821-9180 Fax: (330) 821-9937Rheem & Ruud A/C, Rheem Water Heating, Aker-Maax, Honeywell, Weil McLain & American Standard

Sioux Chief Mfg. 107Dan Lowder621 Bear Run LaneLewis Center OH 43035Phone: (800) 821-3944 Fax: (888) 254-0500Drains, Brackets, Testing Equipment, Access Boxes & Specialties

Solar Usage Now 215Tom Rieker525 Hawthorne PlaceReynoldsburg OH 43068Phone: (614) 759-7242 Fax: (614) 759-9742Solar Hot Water Systems for Domestic Hot Water, Space Heating, Hot Tub Heating and Commercial Heating

Spot Coolers 413Wally Neissner444 E. Palmetto Park RoadBoca Raton FL 33432Phone: (800) 367-8675 Fax: (888) 750-5082Spot Coolers (A MovinCool Distributor) sells and rents portable air conditioning and heating 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week to commercial industrial users for hospitals, computer rooms, offi ce buildings and manufacturing facilities.

Stream Key, Inc. 219Mike Felton10515 Reading RoadCincinnati OH 45241Phone: (513) 792-1221 Fax: (513) 792-1223Acorn, Froet, Powers, Schier, Speakman, Topp & Zoeller

Superfl eet/Speedway Fuel Program 404John Kennedy843 N. Cleve-Mass Rd. Ste 9AAkron OH 44333Phone: (800) 220-6572 Fax: (330) 665-7634Discount program for the Association

Testo, Inc. 204Bill Spohn40 White Lake RoadSparta NJ 07871Phone: (800) 227-0729 Fax: (862) 354-5020Combustion & refrigeration A/C analyzers, Video inspection cameras, Air fl ow meters, Temperature, pressure & humidity meters

Trane 206Ron Fantozzi2300 City Gate DriveColumbus OH 43219Phone: (800) 999-6523 Fax: (614) 473-3901

Triumph Sales 317Lonnie Judson51 Bridge St.Pittsburgh PA 15223Phone: (614) 620-4455 Fax: (866) 289-9907AB&A Drains, Price Pfi ster, Reed Pipe Tools & Comfort Pro Systems

Trutech Tools / HVAC-E 3 120James Bergmann3365 Treelawn DriveRichfi eld OH 44286Phone: (330) 696-6361 HVAC & Training Materials

U.S. Consolidated 218Todd Salsberry836 W. Streetsboro St.Hudson OH 44236Phone: (330) 655-9220 Fax: (330) 655-9222Basco, Fluidmaster, Grohe, Maax, Rheem, Swanstone & Toto

Victaulic 114Chris Burton3763 Wild Cherry WayMason OH 45040Phone: (513) 292-6430 Fax: (513) 770-4028New grooved copper technology, Push to Connect Permalynx & Tour Anderson Balancing

West Sales Group 311Doug ManningP. O. Box 43548Louisville KY 40253Phone: (502) 489-5007 Fax: (502) 489-5011PHVAC Reps Exhibiting the Latest in PHVAC Equipment and System Accessories.

Whitney Company/Stevens Pump 316, 318Bob Allgier5732 Woodville RoadNorthwood OH 43619Phone: (419) 836-2300 Fax: (419) 836-4440Stevens Pump Company

Wolverine Brass, Inc. 214Chris Pellegrino2951 Hwy 501 EConway SC 29526Phone: (843) 347-3121 Fax: (800) 945-9292Quality Manufacturer of Faucets, Valves, Tubular Brass & Plumbing


PLATINUMFederated Insurance

Caleb Creagan121 East Park SquareOwatonna, MN 55060

Pickrel Bros., Inc.Tom Pickrel

901 S Perry StDayton, OH 45402

GOLDHabegger Corporation (The)

Bill Schmutte4995 Winton Road

Cincinnati OH 45232

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Dave RobertsPO Box 2448

Alliance, OH 44601

SILVERAkron PHCC

Chris Lee3420 Cavalier Tr Unit F

Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44224

CMPAJoyce Frank

11020 Southland RoadCincinnati, OH 45240

Goodman Mfg.Mark Sattele

34929 Curtis BlvdEastlake, OH 44095

PHCC of Eastern OhioRon Schulz

565 E Main Street, Ste 130Canfi eld, OH 44406

Ridge Tool Company (RIDGID)Steve Dyer

400 Clark St.Elyria, OH 44035

BRONZEACCA Central Ohio

Betty Clark6479 Refl ections Drive Ste 150

Dublin, OH 43017

ACCA Greater CincinnatiJoyce Frank

11020 Southland RoadCincinnati, OH 45240

ACCA Greater ClevelandSandy Pogan

18961 River’s Edge Drive EChagrin Falls, OH 44023

ACCA Greater DaytonGeorge Brockman

104 Valley StDayton, OH 45404

ACCA Northeast OhioTim VolponePO Box 1504

Ashtabula, OH 44005

NEOMPHCCDavid Paley

23524 Miles Rd.Bedford Hts, OH 44128

Stark Association PHCCSteve Brown

2121 Whipple Avenue NWCanton, OH 44708

VictaulicChris Brown

3763 Wild Cherry WayMason, OH 45040

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Those of you who own your own business know that when times are tough, the tough get going! And that’s the way these two plumbing contractors work -- smart and hard!

Dennis Schlekie took over Approved Plumbing Co. from his father, William J. Schlekie, in the fall of 1977. Following two years at Cleveland State University majoring in arts & sciences and one year at NASA as a research instrumentation technologist, he left to pursue the family business. His career has amassed 36 years in the trades. Approved Plumbing Co. has been located in Broadview Hts, Ohio for over 28 years. In his leadership role, he has responsibility for overseeing all operations – profi t and loss, hiring and fi ring, marketing – whatever it takes to make the company the long-term success that it is. Most people believe that is enough (and in some cases more than enough).

Proud to be a plumber, Dennis expands his horizon to include many community groups and projects. His volunteer work for his trade associations include Past President of the Cleveland Master Plumbers League, Past President of the Northeast Ohio PHCC (both preceded by committee chairmanships – including bylaw revisions and other offi cer positions). Dennis serves on the PHCC apprenticeship board as well as an instructor demonstrating his strong interest in well trained employees. As a member of the PHCC Dennis is constantly fi ghting for recognition of achievement of milestones along the education path for plumbing and HVAC technicians. He also makes time to serve on the Ohio PHCC Board of Trustees as the link between his local chapter and the state association. Dennis is active in his local Lions Club volunteering his hours toward the success of the annual Bloodview Haunted House and is active in his local Chamber of Commerce. Dennis has been honored by the Ohio PHCC as Contractor of the Year 2007, and by Angies List as a super service award winner for nine consecutive years. He was also

the recipient of a Proclamation by the Mayor of Broadview Hts as volunteer in the recreation department.

There is always time for his outside interests that are numerous: golfi ng, bicycling, woodworking, gardening, nature, basketball and most importantly time with his family. Married to Suzanne for over 27 years, they have (3) children ages 24, 22, and 19. He values his family and the many friends he and Suzanne have made during their years together.

Nearly a lifetime surrounded by plumbing, Wendell Coblentz began his own company in 1996 with one other technician and a part-time offi ce manager. Today, he has three techs in the fi eld besides himself, and his wife, Catherine, who is the Operations Coordinator. They have two sons, Jeff and Caleb; Jeff works in the business. Primarily a plumbing service & repair company, their work includes water treatment and well water pump service, backfl ow testing and repair. He began working for Mose Gingerich at Triangle Plumbing as a high school student, then moved on to work for his father, Leon Coblentz, at Hartville Plumbing.

Wendell has been active in his local PHCC chapter in Akron, serving in all the offi ces, followed by state association involvement as Trustee, offi cer and State President in 2006. He continues to serve on the State Board in the capacity of Past President Advisor. His commitment to helping others was part of his goal as state president and he was instrumental in getting other contractors in the Akron area to participate in a repair program with hvac and electrical contractors called “Renew the Town” for low income and seniors. That program is expanding to other parts of the state. Wendell was awarded Contractor Service Award by Ohio PHCC for 2007.

Wendell and his wife, Catherine, are very active in mission work through their church. He serves on the board of New Covenant World Missions in Guatemala and more recently Peru where he has taken a crew of workers to do water line and indoor plumbing work bringing potable water to those who aren’t so fortunate as we.

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