Jan/Feb NC Builder Magazine

Vol. 41, No.1, JaNuary/February 2011

The official magazine of the North Carolina Home Builders Association

NCHBA Installs 2011 Officers

Spring NCBI Scheduled for March 1-3

Two Inducted in Housing Hall of Fame

2   North CaroliNa Builder January/February 2011

Contents 3. President’s Message

3. NC BUILD-PAC

13. NCHBA News

Visit us at booth #834FeaturesVol. 41, No. 1, January/February 2011

2011 Officers Installed at 4th Quarter Meeting 4

Meet Bill Daluere, NCHBA’s 2011 President 6

Two Inducted into Housing Hall of Fame 7

Builder Institute Offers Continuing Education for Building Professionals 8

Lyle Gardner: A Steady Hand at the Wheel 10

NCHBA Announces Teacher of the Year 12

Expo Offers Vendors Face Time 14

on the cover: 2011 NCHBA President Bill Daleure of Charlotte pictured outside the N.C. Senate chambers. Daleure plans to emphasize governmental advocacy a priority during his term.

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JaN. 12–15International Builders ShowOrlando, Fla.

JaN. 31-FeB. 4Regional MeetingsStatewide

FeB. 15-16NCHBA 1st Quarter MeetingPinehurst, N.C.

Mar. 1-3North Carolina Builder InstituteRaleigh, N.C.

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Make Your 2011 NC BUILD-PAC Contribution Online

We hope that you will consider a donation in 2011 to NC BUILD-PAC, the political action committee of the North Carolina Home Builders Association. Your support of NC BUILD-PAC helps elect housing-friendly, pro-business candidates to state and local office. After making donations to many candidates in the 2010 elections,

we need to build up our funds for the next election, so your support is very critical this year.You can now donate to NC BUILD-PAC electronically, so it’s easier than ever to make a

contribution. Simply go to www.nchba.com and click on NC BUILD-PAC. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Erin Jones at [email protected].

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2010 has been brought to a close and 2011 is before us. We know what happened to us last year, and we are

cautious about what will happen this year. The vast majority of those of us in the home building industry had a challenging year. Some of our friends and colleagues couldn’t weather the storm that raged around us, and we wish them the best in the future. The majority of us did manage our way through. We found a way to persevere and survive, and we ask, “When will this storm subside?” and “What do we need to help us through it?”

I’m Bill Daleure, and I have the extreme honor to serve you as your NCHBA President during 2011. The story above is my story and your story, and has been foremost in my mind as I have thought through problems we face and how to best deal with them. We may not be able to change the raging storm, but we can improve every aspect of our environment so that we are best prepared to weather it. When the storm subsides, we can get up to speed with far less impediments. I formulated four goals that will enable us to accomplish this. They support the over-arching theme for this year of “Helping Our Members Survive.”1. Improve the business climate so our

members can survive and succeed.We will do this through continued advocacy for the home building industry in the legislative, regulatory and judicial arenas on the local, state and federal levels. As the largest state HBA in the nation, we will play a leading role in shaping NAHB policy and obtaining effective federal action to solve the AD&C credit crisis and other federal related issues. We will explore innovative ideas at the state level to bring relief to our members, such as a

state tax credit for the purchase of a new home. Protection of the affordability of housing against proposals that unjustifiably increase its cost will stay at the forefront. We will continue to deliver member value through the 9th edition of the 21st Century

Building Expo & Conference. Lastly, we will provide relevant and useful support to our local HBA’s across the state.2. Increase NCHBA membership.We all gain strength and have a formidable voice for change by growing our

membership. We are committed to this and will promote proven membership drive and retention programs like the Oliver Group and seek increased local HBA’s utilization. To better survive we will continue promoting “doing business with a member.” We will collaborate with Builders Mutual Insurance Company to create new membership incentives and opportunities. 3. Increase professionalism

through education.To set ourselves apart, we will strongly promote NCBI and NAHB courses and professional designations and offer them in more convenient locations. We will continue to promote vocational educational opportunities at the high schools and community colleges. We will canvas our membership to gauge the support for mandatory continuing education as a condition of building licensure. We also will create more opportunities for leadership training and mentoring.4. Increase BUILD-PAC participation

and support.BUILD-PAC is the best method to ensure a positive, pro-building political environment at the federal, state and local levels. To accomplish many of our goals, we must identify and help business friendly legislators be elected to office.

These goals work together, one building on or supporting the other. By accomplishing these goals, we can improve every aspect of our environment to better weather the raging storm. As the storm subsides, we will be better able to get up to speed with far less impediments. My promise to you is that the NCHBA Senior Officers, Executive Committee and Staff will work diligently and tirelessly to accomplish these goals, helping our members to survive and prosper in the coming year.

President’s Messageby Bill Daleure, 2011 NCHBA President

Daleure

Looking forward to 2011

We all gain strength and

have a formidable voice

for change by growing

our membership. We

are committed to this

and will promote proven

membership drive and

retention programs like

the oliver Group and

seek increased local

hBa’s utilization.


Meet the 2011 NChBa leadership team

Bill Daleure, PresidentAvant-Garde Real Estate Consulting LLCCharlotte(704) 995-4981 or [email protected] of Charlotte

Erik Anderson, President-ElectDreamMaker Kitchen & BathWinston-Salem(336) [email protected] Winston-Salem HBA

J. Gary Hill, First Vice PresidentTradition HomesGreensboro(336) [email protected] BA

Barry Tutor, Secretary/Treasurer Bonded Builders Home WarrantyFuquay-Varina(919) 524-1682 or [email protected] of Raleigh-Wake

County, Durham, Orange and Chatham, Johnston, Moore and Outer Banks

Mike Carpenter, Executive Vice PresidentNCHBARaleigh(919) 676-9090 or [email protected]

Lyle Gardner, Immediate Past President & NAHB Executive Committee State Rep.Spectrum HomesRaleigh(919) 848-2041 or

[email protected] HBA of Raleigh-Wake County

Buddy Hughes, NAHB Executive Committee Rep.Hughes ConstructionLexington(336) 787-3520 or [email protected] County HBA

Patrick Mann, Region I Vice PresidentAction ServicesMorehead City(252) 726-1099 or [email protected] County HBA

Glenn Morrison, Region II Vice PresidentMorrison HomesGreenville(252) 321-1813 or [email protected]

Greenville-Pitt County HBA

Chad D. Collins, Region III Vice PresidentCollins Design-BuildDurham(919) 640-8548 or [email protected] of Durham, Orange

& Chatham Cos.

Ralph Doggett, Region IV Vice PresidentDoggett RealtyBurlington(336) 570-9142 or [email protected] Alamance-Caswell HBA

Densel Williams, Region V Vice PresidentIntegrity BuildersSouthern Pines(910) 690-9088 or [email protected] County HBA

Brian Pace, Region VI Vice PresidentPace DevelopmentCharlotte(704) 365-1208 or [email protected] HBA

Marty Needham, Region VII Vice PresidentMarty Needham Construction Co.Pilot Mountain(336) 368-1454 or [email protected] County HBA

Chad Collins, Region VII Vice PresidentCNC ConstructionNorth Wilkesboro(336) 990-0990 or [email protected] HBA

Kevin Annas, Region IX Vice PresidentProvidence Home BuildersGranite Falls(828) 396-8878 or Kevin@

providencehomebuilders.comCaldwell County HBA

Sean Sullivan, Region X Vice PresidentLiving Stone ConstructionBlake Mountain(828) 669-4343 or [email protected] HBA

The 2011 officers of the North Carolina Home Builders Association took their oaths of service during the 2011 NCHBA Installation Ceremony at The Westin Hotel Dec. 7 in Charlotte.

Bill Daleure was sworn in as the 47th president of the association by Rick Judson, NCHBA Past President and NAHB Third Vice Chairman. In addition to the presidential installation, the 2011 Executive Committee, Executive Officers Council officers and N.C.

Professional Women in Building Council officers were sworn in to service.

NCHBA officers installed for 2011


Mike Gerber, Presidential AppointeeBuilders Mutual Insurance Co.Raleigh(919) 845-1979 or [email protected]

Elliot Mann, Presidential AppointeeStandard Pacific HomesCharlotte(704) [email protected] HBA

Brian Robinett, Presidential AppointeeLKN Properties, LLCDenver(704) 201-9172 or [email protected] Norman HBA

Natalie Woodbury, President, EO/ES CouncilFayetteville HBAFayetteville(910) 826-0648 or [email protected]

Mary Ann Brafford, Chair, Associates CommitteeFloor Coverings InternationalConcord(704) 782-8212 or

[email protected] County BIA

Emilee Collins, President, N.C. Professional Women in BuildingWells FargoDurham(919) 730-7040 or [email protected]

HBA of Durham, Orange & Chatham Cos.

s Bill Daleure of Charlotte is installed as President of the North Carolina Home Builders Association by friend and mentor Rick Judson, Third Vice Chairman of the National Association of Home Builders.

s N.C. Professional Women in Building officers are installed. (l-r) President Emillee Collins, , Judy Dinelle, Marilyn Bunce, and Mary Ann Brafford.

s From left to right, Meredith Sledz, Natalie Woodbury, Teri Edwards and Carolina Sutton take their oaths of service as members of the Executive Officers Council.

NCHBA officers installed for 2011


Each year the President of the North Carolina Home Builders Association brings a unique perspective and background as the leader of one of the most influential trade associations in the state. This year, President Bill

Daleure of Charlotte, N.C., may have the most unique and diverse background in the 48-year history of the NCHBA.

After graduating from Purdue University, Daleure began his career in flight evaluation of the Saturn Moon Rocket for McDonnell Douglas’ Missile and Space Division and worked on the first launch to land on the moon. He majored in Mechanical Engineering with specialties in rocket and space propulsion and orbital mechanic, but after fulfilling his childhood dream of working on the Moon Project, he was ready to move on to a new challenge. He then worked as a project manager in the oil refining and steel making industries before he got his first opportunity in the real estate industry.

In 1983, Daleure moved to Columbia, S.C. to work for US Capital. His first assignment was a high-rise resort condominium project on the boardwalk in Atlantic City. He later worked on single-family building projects and eventually began consulting for the real estate industry while at US Capital.

“It gives me a really different perspective on business, because I’ve worked in so many different industries,” Daleure said.

In 1993, he joined Crosland Inc. in Charlotte where he worked for 17 years, leading its land development division as President for 14 of those years. Today, he is back in the real estate consulting business as President of Avant-Garde Real Estate Consulting, where he focuses on brokerage of subdivisions to get these assets repriced and back on the market so that builders have lots available for projects.

“When I was at US Capital, I really fell in love with the real estate business,” Daleure said. “The reason I like real estate is because it is one

of those businesses where, if you are creative enough, you can create the new rules of the game. It’s one of the few industries that you can do that.”

Shortly after joining Crosland, Daleure was invited to join the Charlotte Home Builders Association. He became involved in the organization and served as President in 2005. As his term was ending, he was approached about getting involved in the state and national associations. After going to meetings on all three levels of the association, Daleure realized just how important the home builders association is, not just to the building community, but to the citizens as well.

“We’re the last guard for the citizens and they have no idea how hard we work to protect the affordability of housing,” he said. “We are blessed in this state to have NCHBA with its dedication to keeping housing affordable.”

During his term as NCHBA President, Daleure says his two main focuses will be membership and governmental affairs initiatives. He plans to work harder on communicating with the association’s 14,000-plus membership on a more direct and personal level to help them understand how much their association works on their behalf.

He also hopes to make great strides with the N.C. General Assembly. He feels like NCHBA will have success this year in getting legislation enacted that will both improve the building industry and maintain the affordability of housing.

“One of the high priority goals this year is to get everything ready for us to come out of this downturn with fewer impediments to our business as we move forward,” he said.

Read more about NCHBA President Bill Daleure’s goals for the association in 2011 on page 3.

s Bill Daleure and his wife Linda at the NCHBA  Installation Ceremony.

Meet 2011 President

Bill Daleure

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Two individuals who have made lasting contributions to the housing industry in North Carolina were inducted into the North Carolina Housing Hall of Fame at the North Carolina Home Builders Association Officers Installation Ceremony

December 7 in Charlotte.Former Senator David Hoyle was honored for his dedicated service

to the home building industry both as a member of NCHBA and for his distinguished record of public service.

“During his tenure in the General Assembly, David was a tireless advocate for the home building industry and for the cause of home ownership,” said Mike Carpenter, NCHBA’s Executive Vice President.

Hoyle, a charter member of the Gaston County HBA, served eighteen years in the NC Senate representing Gaston County. He served as the principal chairman of the powerful Senate Finance Committee. Earlier this year, Governor Beverly Perdue appointed him as North Carolina’s Secretary of Revenue.

Sen. Hoyle received a plaque at the ceremony inscribed with the following message, “Your extraordinary commitment to our industry has been demonstrated not only by your success as a builder and developer, but even more so by your remarkable record of public service. On every occasion over the past two decades, you have been there when we needed you. Quite simply, housing’s many successes in the General Assembly carry your fingerprints.”

Allen Tate founded the Allen Tate Company in 1957 as a one-man, one-office real estate and insurance company. Today, the Allen Tate family of companies includes more than 1,400 realtors in 36 branch offices; mortgage, insurance, title and home services; the Allen Tate School of Real Estate; and a nationally recognized Relocation Center.

“He was a very successful builder before becoming a Realtor and he was instrumental in the founding of NCHBA in 1963,” Carpenter noted.

Mr. Tate is a lifetime director with the HBA of Charlotte and has served at various capacities in the association over the years, still continuing to serve as an invaluable advisor and mentor. He co-founded REBIC, the governmental affairs arm of the HBA of Charlotte, the Charlotte Regional Realtors and other trade groups, and the Shelter Providers Political Action Committee Enterprises (SPPACE), which supports local candidates friendly to the real estate industry in the Charlotte region.

Mr. Tate received a plaque at the ceremony inscribed with the following message, “Before you were a Realtor, you were a builder. We salute you not only for the critical role that you played in NCHBA’s founding and nurturing almost five decades ago, but also for the extraordinary service that you have rendered to us and the real estate industry in general, ever since. All continue to benefit from your remarkable vision and dedication to principle.”

“These gentlemen stand as a model for what is right about the home building industry—strength, integrity, honor and ingenuity,” Lyle Gardner, 2010 NCHBA President, said at the ceremony. “The North Carolina Home Builders Association is proud to salute them.”

The Housing Fall of Fame’s Board of Governors selected the worthy inductees from an outstanding pool of candidates nominated this year. The primary purpose of the NCHHF is to honor men and women who have made significant and lasting contributions to housing in North Carolina, the building industry, and to the North Carolina Home Builders Association.

s Allen Tate receives the Hall of Fame plaque, which was inscribed as follows: “Before you were a Realtor, you were a builder. We salute you not only for the critical role that you played in NCHBA’s founding and nurturing almost five decades ago, but also for the extraordinary service that you have rendered to us and the real estate industry in general, ever since. All continue to benefit from your remarkable vision and dedication to principle.”

s Senator David Hoyle receives the Hall of Fame plaque, which was inscribed as follows: “Your extraordinary commitment to our industry has been demonstrated not only by your success as a builder and developer, but even more so by your remarkable record of public service. On every occasion over the past two decades, you have been there when we needed you. Quite simply, housing’s many successes in the General Assembly carry your fingerprints.”

Housing Hall of FameFormer Senator David Hoyle, Allen Tate inducted into


The North Carolina Builder Institute offers the following professional designations:Accredited Builder (AB): From the ground up, this certification program offers a comprehensive overview of key areas in the home building industry. All subject areas have been designed to appeal to a broad range of individuals with varying backgrounds and levels of formal education and will cover all major areas necessary for success. Requirements: 72 hours of course work in the 100 and/or 200 level curriculum.

Accredited Master Builder (AMB): Expert information designed exclusively for the experienced builder. Master courses will take you beyond the basics and into advanced instruction on negotiation, quality construction, diversification and much more. Requirements: Earn AB designation, then complete additional 40 hours of course work in the 300 level courses.

Accredited Associate (AA): This designation offers associate members valuable knowledge about the home building industry. Associates can take advantage of this great networking time to build relationships with potential clients while developing knowledge of new industry trends and techniques. Requirements: 48 hours of course work in the 100 and/or 200 level courses.

Accredited Master Associate (AMA): This designation offers associates the opportunity for further training at the master level. Requirements: Earn AA designation, and then complete additional 40 hours of course work in the 300 level courses.

Accredited Residential Superintendent (ARS): Designed for the field superintendent or other site personnel looking to excel in their current position, this program will give superintendents the tools needed to be a success in the home building industry. Requirements: 24 mandatory hours and 24 elective hours in the 100 and/or 200 level curriculum. Mandatory hours are: PM101 Managing Time, PM201 Completing Your Projects on Time, DS102 Blue Print Reading, PM103 Quality Control Techniques, PM203 Maximizing Your Profits and PM204 Fall Protection.

The North Carolina Builder Institute, the educational arm of the North Carolina Home Builders Association, was formed years ago to meet the demand for convenient educational opportunities for home building professionals. Today, over 300 builders and associates have earned their professional designation through the North Carolina

Builder Institute, and more than 2,000 professionals have taken courses through the Institute. We are now registering for the Spring 2011 session and invite you to take part in this

unique learning opportunity. NCBI classes will provide you the tools and knowledge to stay competitive in a challenging housing market. NCBI students will:

• Gain valuable information & knowledge to further your business in a dynamic classroom environment

• Take courses chosen to meet the challenges of today’s building market• Meet and network with other industry professionals experiencing the same challenges

in today’s market place• Stay up-to-date materials and cutting edge technology• Lean in a variety of subjects including new technology, business strategies, marketing

techniques, effective management and changing consumer demands• Designations recognized by the N.C. Licensing Board for General ContractorsREGISTRATION FEES — Course fees for NCHBA members are $85 per 4 hours

and $170 per 8 hours. See registration form for non-member fees. Registration fees will be refunded if canceled in writing no later than 10 days prior to the class. Transfers to future NCBI sessions are NOT allowed. The deadline for pre-registration deadline for the spring 2011 session is Friday, February 25—after this date you must register on site.

LOCATION—Builders First Center, 5580 Centerview Dr., Raleigh, NC 27606Need more information? Contact Deborah Alford at [email protected] or

(800) 662-7129.

Course ScheduleTuesday, March 1

8-Hour Courses – 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.BM204 Can Your Business Survive A Construction Defect Claim? This course deals specifically with coverage and risk management challenges of construction defect claims. Instructor: John Miller; Designations: AA, AB, ARS

DV301 Making a Development Deal Work.This course will focus on the intricacies of successful land acquisition and development of raw land. Instructor: Greg Isenhour; Designations: AMA, AMB

4-Hour Courses – 8:30 a.m. - 12 noonBT201 An Introduction to Green Building. Designed to help NCHBA members interested in “going green”. This course provides an overview of the NAHB Green Building Guidelines and the National Green Building Standard. Learn how site development, energy efficiency, water and resource conservation, sustainable or recycled products, and indoor air quality are increasingly incorporated into the everyday process of green home building. The NAHB web-based green home scoring tool that allows builders to design, build and measure green features will be demonstrated. Instructor: Steve Monroe; Designations: AA, AB, ARS

CS101 Planning for Outstanding Service. Your reputation, trends, leadership, staffing, establishing processes, service goals. Instructor: Wallace West; Instructor: AA, AB, ARS

4-Hour Courses – 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.BT202 Green Building Components. This session takes you inside and outside the house to demonstrate techniques to ensure energy and resource efficiency, better water conservation, improved indoor air quality and environmentally sensitive site design. This session will analyze the house as a system and the results of building green and healthy, as well as identify the components to a high-performance home. This informative seminar provides cost effective construction techniques and sorts out the facts from fiction with regards to green building. Instructor: Dan McFarland; Instructor: AA, AB, ARS

Builder Institute Offers Continuing Education Opportunity for Building Industry


Registration Form on Page 15.

CS202 Building Quality In: A Foundation for Quality Builders & Remodelers. Topics include quality gurus, quality foundation, zero defects, reducing variation, cost of quality and designing quality in. Instructor: Wallace West; Designations: AA, AB, ARS

Wednesday, March 28-Hour Courses – 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.BT103 Best Practices. The primary focus of this class is to help builders identify ways to affordably “green” their homes while getting the biggest bang for their buck. The course will give builders the knowledge to build truly high performance homes that are sustainable, durable, safe, healthy, energy efficient and comfortable to live in. Instructor Dan McFarland; Designations: AA, AB, ARS

4-Hour Courses – 8:30 a.m. - 12 noonCS203 Warranty: Keys to Warranty Service. Topics include warranty laws: implied, express, limited and assignability; builder vs. owner. Obligations; insured warranty; and warranty service. Instructor: Wallace West; Designations: AB, AA, ARS

PM102 Take Off to Higher Profits. This course will focus on the “nitty-gritty” techniques for accurate and efficient quantity material and labor take-offs. Instructor: Erik Anderson; Designations: AA, AB, ARS

DV302 Remodeling Can Be Fun.With higher profits, remodeling can offer a diversified approach to your new construction company. This course will focus on how to integrate remodeling as a successful entity within your new home construction company. Instructor: Greg Isenhour; Designations: AMA, AMB

4-Hour Courses – 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.PM105 Safety Pays: A Practical Approach to Jobsite Safety. Not all companies are alike, and not all safety programs work for everyone. Customization is key, and customization is exactly what

you’ll get by attending! This class offers practical safety tips that put money in your pocket and protect employees on the jobsite. Topics range from creating a safety program that complies with OSHA standards to understanding your safety program’s impact on insurance premiums. Instructor: Sean Purcell; Designations: AA, AB, ARS

PM202 What Does It Really Cost?This course will look at different types of estimating and producing systematic, consistent estimates for higher profitability. Instructor: Erik Anderson; Designations: AA, AB, ARS

DV303 Commercial Construction. Diversifying into different related businesses can sometimes benefit the residential home builder. Commercial construction could be a good diversity match for contractors ready to take their company to the next level. The course will examine how builders might incorporate commercial construction into their existing business. Organization of the company, skills needed, subcontractor base, pricing and marketing are just a few of the topics. Instructor: Greg Isenhour; Designations: AMA, AMB

Thursday, March 38-Hour Courses – 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.CA203 Computer Workshop (Hands-On). This hands-on class is for the builder or associate who wants to understand more about MS Office and how to manage, save and email files and folders, attachments, documents and photographs. We will expand into uploading photographs to Web sites and editing Word documents and basic Excel spreadsheets. Instructor: Cathy Judson; Designations: AA, AB, ARS

LD303 It’s All About Me! Using personality indicators and survey material, participants will learn their personality types and delve into the background of their actions. Through better understanding of all personality types, participants will gain insight into ways of improving relationships with both business and personal associates. Instructor: Greg Isenhour; Designations: AMA, AMB

4-Hour Courses – 8:30 a.m. - 12 noonBM201 Basic Business Planning. Just as you wouldn’t start driving without directions or a roadmap to your destination, a business plan is critical to reaching your business goals. Learn how to create a business plan to help you organize your priorities to ensure that you reach your goals. Instructor: Erik Anderson; Designations: AA, AB, ARS

BM105 Enterprise Risk Management for Contractors. Is your bottom line at risk? Having a handle on your business’ controllable risks can often mean the difference between profit and loss. Will you leave it to chance or are you ready to take action? Enterprise Risk Management is the process of defining, identifying, analyzing, and planning for the risks associated with your company’s operations. This course is designed for business owners and managers to provide useful risk management tools necessary in today’s business environment. Upon completion of this course, you will able to construct and implement a risk management program specific to your company. Instructor: Ron Adams; Designations: AA, AB, ARS

4-Hour Courses – 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.DS101 A Builders Guide to CAD. This course will explore ways to use CAD in your building business. Computer experience is a pre-requisite for taking this course. Instructor: Bill Jones; Designations: AA, AB, ARS

DS102 Blue Print Reading. This course offers a fundamental understanding of reading residential blueprints and drawings. Instructor: David Smith; Designations: AA, AB, ARS

January/February 2011

s NCHBA President Lyle Gardner answers a reporter’s question at a press conference held by NCHBA, the N.C. Bankers Association and the N.C. Realtors Association to remind citizens that now is the best time to buy a new home. 

s Lyle Gardner addresses the crowd at the annual STARS Awards Gala in Charlotte.

s Lyle Gardner announces the grand prize winner at the 21st Century Building Expo & Conference.

Lyle GardnerA Steady Hand on the Wheel

10   North CaroliNa Builder


by Mike Carpenter, NCHBA Executive Vice President

No one needs reminding what a difficult year 2010 has been for anyone associated with the home

building industry. Housing faced its worst crisis since the Great Depression. While conditions in North Carolina were better than in much of the rest of the country, we still endured considerable pain. Residential building permits were down by almost two-thirds from the record set just three years earlier. Many builders and associates were forced out of our business by conditions over which they had little control. The obstacles were many and the challenges were, often, almost overwhelming.

Times like these require experienced and able leadership and someone with a steady hand. NCHBA was fortunate to have Lyle Gardner’s steady hand on the wheel of this association during 2010. There are few people who can match Lyle’s experience in our industry and fewer still that possess the remarkable ability to remain calm and steady during a crisis. While Lyle joined the NCHBA senior leadership ladder during better times, his ascension to the top spot was perfect timing for our association.

Lyle has built both entry-level and executive homes. He has built multi-family and tax-credit projects. He has developed land. This wide breadth of industry experience perfectly prepared him for the challenges all of us faced during these times. This expertise not only benefited our association as an entity but it also prepared Lyle to offer sound advice and comfort to our members as he traveled across the state, often with his lovely wife, Rhonda, at his side. Frequently, I heard from our members in local associations where Lyle had visited commenting on how well his message had resonated. Lyle stressed the value of association membership during difficult times.

I witnessed firsthand Lyle’s calm demeanor and his analytical approach to addressing the issues facing us. His steady hand and excellent judgment set the example and allowed us to focus on those programs and services best designed to help our members.

Lyle would be the first person to attribute his success this year to others. He was supported by an outstanding senior officer team who, along with his regional vice presidents, shared his passion and commitment to service. His NCHBA committee and council chairs responded to the challenges in constructive and practical ways. Lyle also graciously credited my staff ’s tireless dedication to helping our members each and every day. He,

like me, is justifiably proud of them and the entire NCHBA leadership team’s response to the continued unprecedented obstacles in our path.

Given the tough times, NCHBA’s accomplishments under Lyle’s direction and tenure were nothing short of remarkable. Among them were:

• While overall membership numbers declined, NCHBA’s rate of decline slowed from 16% in 2009 to less than 7% in 2010. NCHBA remained the state with the largest membership of any in the NAHB federation. This was accomplished through the excellent

work of many of our local associations in recruiting new members and retaining existing ones. Also, the membership requirement to obtain, and retain, the excellent BMIC product line proved to be a membership firewall.

• Despite the decline in dues and non-dues revenue, NCHBA finished the year with a much smaller-than-budgeted deficit. This result was made possible by the nearly $100,000 profit we realized from the 2010 edition of the 21st Century Building Expo & Conference (21CBEC) as well as close attention to reducing

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budgeted expense line items. In addition, the wise policy of accumulating sufficient reserves during the “good times” allowed us to continue to be able to provide essential membership services during the “difficult times.”

• Focused on helping our members survive by leading an effort to find a solution to the AD&C credit crisis; during the NAHB Fall Board meeting in New York City, Lyle led NCHBA’s campaign to make solving the AD&C crisis NAHB’s number one priority.

• A highly successful legislative session in which the General Assembly enacted several of NCHBA’s critical initiatives including our top priority, HB 683 (Extend Development Approvals), which extended by one year the three-year permit extension act won by NCHBA in 2009; we also killed, sidetracked, or amended every bad bill that would have negatively impacted our industry.

• On the regulatory front, NCHBA convinced the NC Building Code Council to reject mandatory fire sprinklers for single family homes and worked to achieve a compromise on energy

code changes which improves residential energy efficiency while preserving housing affordability.

• Holding a successful 21CBEC despite the tough times; preserving this critical member and industry service was truly a remarkable achievement; turning a profit was even more remarkable and a tribute to the expertise of the staff and the leadership.

• Continued NCHBA’s strong commitment to professionalism and education through the work of the North Carolina Builders Institute; maintained support for vocational career educational opportunities; and awarded, via the NCHBA Educational & Charitable Foundation, a record nine (9) college scholarships to children of members majoring in residential construction-related careers. While this and much more was accomplished during Lyle’s

tenure, I predict that he will be best remembered for his calm leadership during this unprecedented economic storm. Four years ago, Lyle positively responded to his industry’s call to service without knowing the challenges that he would face by the time he assumed NCHBA’s helm. As history will record, he proved to be the perfect choice—the steady hand on the wheel.

lyle Gardner(continued from page 11)

NCHBA Announces 2010 Teacher of the Year

The North Carolina Home Builders Association recently named Odell Brady of Union Pines High School the association’s 2010 Construction Trades Teacher of the Year. The award honors outstanding teachers dedicated to educating today’s youth in

the construction trades.He was chosen from nominees from around the state. Ramsey

was officially recognized at the NCHBA 4th Quarter Board Meeting and Installation Ceremony on December 7 in Charlotte, where he received $500 and a plaque.

Mr. Brady teaches Construction Carpentry and Construction Technologies at Union Pines. This year his students won the Battle of the Schools Home of the Year competition, which is a battle between three Moore Co. high schools to construct a home to be auctioned off with proceeds going to fund the cost of building next year’s home. The

winning home brought a record price at the auction, earning $9,000 more than last year’s home.

“The North Carolina Home Builders Association is proud to honor Mr. Brady as our Teacher of the Year,” said Kep Paylor, Director of Vocational Education. “His enthusiasm for the building industry and his dedication to helping young students learn the fundamentals of construction is inspiring.”

Mr. Brady was nominated for the Teacher of the Year award by the Moore County Home Builders Association.

In nominating Brady the MCHBA wrote, “Mr. Brady’s has always led his students by example. He doesn’t just teach; he leads hands-on. He holds the bar high and his student respect him to the highest degree. His passion and vast knowledge of the building/construction trade is clearly conveyed to his students through classroom activities.”

s Odell Brady accepts the 2010 Construction Trades Teacher of the Year award Dec. 7 at the NCHBA Officers Installation Ceremony.


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NCHBA NewsGet involved with NChBa in 2011

Two upcoming meetings will offer NCHBA members a great opportunity to become involved in the state association.

The first, our annual Regional Meetings, offers members a chance to meet your NCHBA staff and

discuss issues and problems you are facing on a local level at a convenient location. The meetings are open to all members, but we strongly encourage your local executive officers, presidents and vice presidents, and board members to attend. We will hold a regional meeting in each of our ten geographical regions the week of Jan. 31-Feb. 4. Contact your Regional Vice President for more information. The dates and locations are as follows:• Monday, 1/31: Region X, Lion Crest at Biltmore Estate

in Asheville, 10 a.m. (Sean Sullivan) & Region II, TBD (Glenn Morrison)

• Tuesday, 2/1: Region IX, Silver Creek Plantation in Morganton, 11 a.m. (Kevin Annas) & Region I, Logan’s Roadhouse in Jacksonville, 6 p.m. (Patrick Mann)

• Wednesday, 2/2: Region VIII, TBD (Chad Collins) & Region V, Moore Co. HBA Office in Aberdeen (Densel Williams)

• Thursday, 2/3: Region VII, TBD (Marty Needham) & Region IV, The Cutting Board in Burlington, 12 noon (Ralph Doggett)

• Friday, 2/4: Region VI, The Speedway Club in Concord, 10:30 a.m. (Brian Pace) & Region III, Builders First Center in Raleigh (Chad D. Collins)

The second meeting, the 1st Quarter Board Meeting, is the first quarterly meeting of the year and will be held in Pinehurst

Feb. 15-16. Each of our committees, such as Legislative, Green Building, or Membership, will meet on Feb. 15. The 2011 Board of Directors will meet Feb. 16. The Quarterly Meetings are a great way to interact with other members from across the state and is a great exchange of ideas. Look for registration information at www.nchba.org.

Stay in touch with NChBaGet the latest news from NCHBA by signing up for our

e-newsletters. Each Monday, NCHBA sends out the Monday Briefing, which

keeps you informed on a weekly basis of what’s happening in our association. For example, we’ll include information on upcoming events, legislative and regulatory news, news reports of interest, the 21st Century Building Expo & Conference, and more. In addition, the Governmental Affairs staff compiles a weekly Legislative Report when the General Assembly is in session, informing you of new, passed or defeated legislation and NCHBA’s stance on the bills. You’ll receive this newsletter every Friday. Lastly, NCHBA may send you notices when your Senators or Representatives on the state or national level need to hear from you on a legislative issue. Governmental advocacy is core to NCHBA’s mission, and your help will be key in the upcoming legislative sessions.

If you are not receiving our e-newsletters and would like to be included, email Heather Crews at [email protected]. NCHBA does not ever share or sell your email addresses.


The 21st Century Building Expo & Conference is now accepting booth space contracts for the 2011 Expo scheduled for September 15-16 in

Charlotte, North Carolina.The 21CBEC, one of the premier

home building tradeshows in the US, offers exhibitors the chance to network one-on-one with builders and remodelers from North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia.

Vendors are looking for opportunities to have face time with builders who are building homes. Our attendees are working hard and leading the housing recovery. They need to see YOU at the Expo.

Benefits of choosing the 21CBEC for you marketing needs:• Low cost: Only $20 per square foot! (min.

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invited from NC, SC, TN, VA and GA • These 5 states account for nearly 20% of all

building permits issued in the US• Expo Floor open a total of 14 hours over

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For more information about exhibiting at the 2011 21st Century Building Expo & Conference, contact Tracie Garrett at [email protected] or 800.662.7129.

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