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The mission of the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County is to advocate, educate and promote thebuilding industry.
OFFICERS: Richard Gaylord, president; Warren Smith, firstvice president; Wes Carroll, second vice president; ShelleyMitchiner, vice president-associates; A.J. Critelli, secretary/treasurer; Zach Schabot, TSMC representative/chair; TomAnhut, appointee to the Executive Committee; and MarkMassengill immediate past president.
HBA DIRECTORS: Rusty Ammons, Sharon Andrews,Douglas Ball, Dave Baron, Rick Barrett, Jay Beaman, ChipBishop, Rex Bost, Tom Brantley, Eddie Casanave, MichaelDean Chadwick, Debbie Combos, Mark Davis, DeneDawson, Mike Debnam, Jim Derrickson, Steve Eastman,Jeff Fike, Don Fraley, Lyle Gardner, Jack Gallagher, MikeGerber, Tom Gipson, Harold Glazer, Mike Golder, BrooksGulledge, Trish Hanchette, Rick Harris, Johnny Hayes, BruceHerbert, Wayne Holt, Mike Houseman, John Houston, MikeHunter, Van Isley, Sheri Jackson, Phil Jawny, VanessaJenkins, Stuart Jones, Mike Jordan, Steve Leach, JackLichtner, Jenny Martin, Blake Massengill, Greg Messer, JohnMiller, Kenny Murphy, Rebecca Newsome, Gaye Orr, RyanPerry, Kevin Poythress, Avon Privette, Mike Reiser, Jon Rufty,Steve Schlageter, John Schlichenmaier, Bob Schultz, DaveServoss, Cindy Sheldon, Geoff Shiley, Kathy Simpson, JuleSmith, Ray Sparrow, Terry Stephens, Richard Stockett,Marty Tart, Woody Teague, Connie Tench, Cliff Thomas, DanTingen, Barry Tutor, C.B. Tyson, Rich Van Tassel, VanVreeland, Scott Warren, Rob Weintraub, Mason Williams,Larry Witek, Wayne Witt, Dale Wooten, Lance Youngquist.
HBA STAFFTim Minton, Executive Vice PresidentLin Barrow, Vice President of FinanceSuzanne Harris, Vice President of Governmental AffairsAndy Ladner, Vice President of Marketing and CouncilsJudy Richardson, Vice President, Education & Parade of
HomesLara Papi Wilson, Director of Public RelationsAngela Thompson, Financial CoordinatorLeigh Ann Teague, Director of Membership
Neighborhood Builder is published monthly for the membersof the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County,5580 Centerview Drive, Suite 115, Raleigh, NC 27606; (919) 233-2033; www.hbawake.com.
Managing Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lara Papi [email protected]
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Acceptance of advertising in Neighborhood Builder does not implyendorsement of the product or service by the Home BuildersAssociation of Raleigh-Wake County. Opinions expressed in articlesare those of the authors and people quoted, and not necessarily thoseof the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County. Mention ofspecific products or services in editorial content does not implyendorsement by Neighborhood Builder or the Home BuildersAssociation of Raleigh-Wake County.
The mailing list used by Neighborhood Builder is compiled accordingto membership records. Address corrections should be directed toHBA of Raleigh-Wake County. Nonmember subscriptions are availablefrom the publisher for $24 per year.
NeighborhoodBuilderThe official magazine of the Home BuildersAssociation of Raleigh-Wake County
As winner of The View’s Ultimate Volunteer contest, Tom Gipson (standing center) and HBAExecutive Vice President Tim Minton (right)meet co-stars (seated from left) WhoopiGoldberg, Joy Behar, Sherri Shepherd andElisabeth Hasselbeck on the ABC set Oct. 18.They are joined here by Michael Troy, director ofmarketing for Starwoods Hotels & Resorts.
About the cover:
NOVEMBER 2009 1
November 2009Vol. 33, No. 11
FeaturesWhoopi! Blitz Build founder is Ultimate Volunteer 5Tom Gipson wins a star-powered contest
for his contributions to Habitat for
Humanity, and is congratulated by Whoopi
Goldberg and fellow co-
hosts of The View.
HBA wins 18 new membersWhile the Las Vegas theme unites HBA
members in purpose, the power of mem-
bership, not luck, results in a successful
recruitment drive.
Gardner is ’09 LifetimeAchievement recipientLyle Gardner wins the local home build-
ing industry’s highest honor for his
career-long contributions.
Golf tourney is a swinging successGolf enthusiasts swing their hearts out
for charity during the fall charity golf
tournament at Devil’s Ridge Golf Club.
Green Scene: Pre-cut framingThe myriad of benefits of ready-to-
install framing translates into more effi-
cient construction and less waste that
saves money.
DepartmentsPresident’s Pen 2Marketing Insights 14Green Building 16Calendar of Events 23Permits 24
InsideThis Issue
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President’s Pen
ABy Richard Gaylord2009 President, Home Builders Associationof Raleigh-Wake County
As many of you are aware, theOctober and November elections havecome and gone. It was merely two yearsago when a world of change took place onthe elected boards throughout WakeCounty. And now the pendulum hasswung the other way.
Those who showed up to the polls,albeit only 10 percent on average of reg-istered voters, clearly indicated a desirefor change for most local governmentsin Wake County. For the majority ofboards, that meant a change to fiscallyconservative candidates who will pay par-ticular attention to the spending habitswithin local governments. Of course, Isuppose we can all understand this inlight of the current economy and theextent of its reach.
We are proud to say that by far themajority of candidates we supportedwere elected (or reelected) to office. • Town of Apex – Lance Olive• Town of Cary - Jennifer Robinson• Town of Garner – Kathy Behringer and
Gra Singleton• Town of Holly Springs – Dick Sears,
Jimmy Cobb, Chet VanFossen andLinda Hunt Williams
• Town of Knightdale – Jeff Eddins• Town of Morrisville – Tom Murry• City of Raleigh – John Odom, James
West and Bonner Gaylord
Even though the housing market hasslowed and many local governments nowbetter appreciate the economic vitality cre-ated by the building and developmentindustry, don’t be fooled into thinking weare now the favored child. Just like most ofus, local governments are searching highand low for both increased and new rev-enue sources. This can be a dangerousmovement for our industry, as we are aneasy target for fee increases.
It will become increasingly importantthroughout this next year to have theinvolvement of you, our members, when itcomes to local government issues. It isparamount that we have a strong pres-ence on ad hoc committees, in task forcegroups and during public comment peri-ods to educate elected officials and thepublic at-large about the challenges ourindustry faces.
Please choose to be involved andanswer the calls from your homebuilders association to help support theindustry. ■NB
The pendulum swings
Even though the housing
market has slowed and
many local governments
now better appreciate the
economic vitality created
by the building and
development industry, don’t
be fooled into thinking we
are now the favored child.
NOVEMBER 2009 3
AB Stone BoutiqueiLevel by Weyerhaeuser
Louisiana Pacific Building Products
Overhead Door Company of the Capital CityPro-Build
Professional Builders Supply
Triangle New Home GuideWithers and Ravenel
DIAMOND SPONSORS ($5,000)
GOLD SPONSORS ($3,000)
A.J. Young Architectural Illustrations and Graphics
BB&T Camelot Illustrations Graphic Rendering & Design
SILVER SPONSORS ($2,000)
America Home KeyBank of America
Bonded Builders Home WarrantyCecil Holcomb Demolition
CPI SecurityRick Frye — New York Life
RBC BankR.E.A.L. Elevator Solutions Inc.
Southern Community Bank Standard Pacific Homes
TruOptions: Business Consultants L.L.C.Yellow Dot Heating and Air Conditioning
Alpine Exteriors Inc.McCuiston Law Offices, P.L.L.C.
Peak SteelRegions Bank
Stonehenge Masonry Inc.
Beaman Building Co.Boxley, Bolton, Garber and Haywood L.L.P.
Comfort Master
Duron/Sherwin-Williams PaintNeuse Tile Service
Olde Heritage Builders
Preferred Flooring Tart Realty Inc.
Upright Builders
BRONZE SPONSORS ($1,000)
CORPORATE SPONSORS ($10,000)
2009 HBA of Raleigh-Wake County
Foundation Club
ASSOCIATION PARTNERS ($25,000 AND ABOVE)
FRIENDS SPONSORS ($500)
PATRON SPONSORS ($250)
Your contribution as a member of Foundation Club supports an array of events and educational programs that makemembership in the HBA such a valuable and rewarding experience. To renew your commitment to the Foundation
Club in 2009 or to join this distinguished group of sponsors, contact Tim Minton at (919) 233-2033.
Thank you 2009 Foundation Club sponsors!
NOVEMBER 2009 5
RUltimate Volunteer: Gipson captures eye of The View
Raleigh home builder Tom Gipson ofThomas Gipson Homes Inc. was named the“Ultimate Volunteer” in a contest conduct-ed by the ABC television show The View.
Gipson was recognized for foundingthe nationwide Home Builders Blitz pro-gram in partnership with Habitat forHumanity. In 2006, he recruited more than1,000 home builders to construct 459Habitat homes in a single week — thelargest one-week blitz build in Habitat’s 30-year history. Another 269 homes were builtin 2008, despite the housing downturn.
“This whole thing is about the morethan 1,500 builders who have stepped upto the plate to help build these homes,”Gipson said. “It speaks so well of the gen-erosity of our industry.”
The Ultimate Volunteer is “someonewho selflessly gives to others, who asksfor nothing in return and inspires othersto volunteer,” according to contest rules.Ten national finalists were selected frommore than 1,000 nominees, and the win-ner was chosen after a week of onlinepublic voting. Gipson was nominated byTim Minton, Home Builders Associationof Raleigh-Wake County executive vicepresident, and more than 4,000 HBAmembers participated in the vote.
Gipson and Minton made an appear-ance on The View Oct. 18. “Tom is theheart of our organization,” Minton said.“He’s incredibly passionate about this proj-ect, and with his quiet persistence, he getsamazing results.”
Gipson also won one million Starpointsfrom Starwood Hotels & Resorts Hawaii.That is equivalent to 25 round-trip ticketsfrom Los Angeles to Honolulu or a 40-night stay at The Royal Hawaiian, a LuxuryCollection Hotel.
Gipson’s work with Habitat began in2002. That year, he worked with Habitat for
Humanity of Wake County and recruited11 home builders to build 12 Habitathouses in one week. He then brought hisconcept to the national level, traveling to
more than 60 cities at his own expense torecruit builders for the 2006 HomeBuilders Blitz.
Approximately 1,000 homes valued atmore than $50 million have been built asgifts from home builders to their communi-ties to date.
“Gipson’s national recognition repre-sents the dedication to community serviceof home builders across the nation, for themany charitable projects small and large
that happen every single day, even now asour industry tries to survive the worsteconomy most home builders have everseen,” said National Association of HomeBuilders Chairman Joe Robson.
These days, Gipson is traveling thecountry recruiting for the 2011 blitz. ■NB
Approximately 1,000 homes valued at more than $50 million have been built as gifts from home builders to their communities to date.
Fans back home tune in to The View Oct. 18 to see Tom Gipson (center) being honoredas winner of the Ultimate Volunteer contest. He is seen in the audience with HBAExecutive Vice President Tim Minton (left) and Michael Troy, director of marketing forStarwoods Hotels & Resorts.
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Viva, HBA Fall Membership Drive!
The Home Builders Association ofRaleigh-Wake County recruited 18new members during its high-energyFall Membership Drive Oct. 21-22,around the theme “Viva, Las Vegas!”
A day of training by The OliverGroup Sept. 23 charged up membersacross the state with recruitmentstrategies to succeed. “You haveaccess to the more powerful, success-ful and influential business people inour industry,” training instructor RobOliver reminded attendees.
After a kickoff party Oct. 20, par-ticipating Raleigh-Wake County mem-bers pulled two-hour shifts during thenext two days. Every time a new mem-ber was recruited, the recruiter drew aplaying card to win a prize. Prizesincluded gift cards to Starbucks andBear Rock Café, and a 1-in-25 chance to win a flat-screen television!Congratulations to Wayne Holt, winnerof the flat-screen TV.
“Not only did we recruit 18 newmembers, but our new knowledge andexperience will strengthen futurerecruitment drives,” says 2009Membership Committee Chair KathySimpson. ■NB
Thanks to all the HBA members who participated in the drive!Special thanks to these companies for sponsoring the event:
• A.J. Young-ArchitecturalIllustrations
• AlphaGraphics• Current Technologies
System Inc.
• JDS Consulting & Design• RDU Concrete• Rick Frye New York Life• Stone Agency• Stuart Law Firm P.L.L.C.
From left, Kathy Simpson, Blake Massengill, Heather Crews, Larry Smith, Lyle Gardner, Nancy Latz, Richard Gaylord and AllenGayle listen to the format for the membership drive during the Kick-off Party.
Members of five different HBAs attend the Oliver Grouptraining at the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County to learn the secrets of a successful mem-bership drive.
Kathy Simpson and VanVreeland take a breakfor a few laughs duringthe drive.
Wayne Holt holds theace of spades he drewto win the flat-screen TV!
Rob Oliver engages members during their membershipday training.
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NOVEMBER 2009 7
Industry leader Edd K. Roberts will be missed
The Home Builders Association ofRaleigh-Wake County lost one of its rolemodels, Edd K. Roberts, early on Nov. 10.The Raleigh native and president of Homesby Edd. K. Roberts was a dedicated HBAmember since 1965. His commitment toHBA affairs and members was a constantfor the past 44 years.
Roberts’ distinguished career as abuilder, developer and real estate brokerbegan in 1963. Throughout the next 46years, he built more than 3,000 homes inRaleigh and the greater Wake County area.In 1981, he built the first office condomini-ums in Raleigh.
Roberts believed in studying the mar-ket and finding solutions to the commercialand residential needs of Wake County. Hisconstruction projects had a reputation forquality, value and function. His homes were
featured in the first Parade of Homes 40years ago and he remained in the Paradefor 25 consecutive years – the longestduration for any HBA builder. Throughoutthe years, Roberts’ unique building con-cepts and custom work have been copied– a true compliment to his visions.
As a grandfather figure to the Raleighindustry, Roberts was responsible for pro-viding career guidance to many of theassociation’s current members. Within theHBA, he was a proponent of vocationaleducation programs for high school stu-dents, as well as builders and tradesmenbeginning their careers.
Roberts earned the respect of builderand associate members as an associationleader. He served as HBA president in1970. He was responsible for starting theSpike Club in 1980. He was a member of
the HBA Board of Directors for more than40 years and served as a director emeritus.
Roberts won numerous industry acco-lades, including HBA of Raleigh-WakeCounty Builder of the Year, and the NorthCarolina Home Builders Association HonorAward in 1971 and the NCHBA Builder ofthe Year in 1972. In 2005, he was honoredwith the Parade of Home’s LifetimeAchievement Award.
Born in Wendell, Roberts was the sonof Nancy Kemp and Ed Jones Roberts. Heis survived by his wife, Judy W. Roberts; hissons, Charles Thaddeus McKenzie Robertsand Edd Kemp Roberts III; his daughters,Jil Anne Roberts Manuel, Tiffany AnneRoberts Hanvey and Robyn Anne Roberts;and his seven grandchildren who calledtheir granddaddy “Bear.”
Roberts was also a world traveler, big-
game hunter, safari enthusiast, hobby pho-tographer. Because of his understandingfor the conservation of wildlife, he madeseveral contributions to the North CarolinaMuseum of Natural History to support itseducational mission.
Throughout his career, he volunteeredwith the Raleigh Jaycees and the UnitedFund Campaign. He assisted in member-ship drives for the Raleigh YMCA and wasa member of the Raleigh Chamber ofCommerce. A church leader, Roberts waspresident of the Sunday School ClassProgram at First Baptist Church andserved as an instructor. He also volun-teered as an official greeter for the BayLeaf Baptist Church.
Roberts’ contributions to Raleigh andthe HBA will live on in his surviving family,friends and colleagues, including the manybuilders he helped educate and encourageover the years. ■NB
Within the HBA, he was a proponent of vocationaleducation programs for high school students, as well as builders
and tradesmen beginning their careers.
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Gardner wins LifetimeAchievementAward
Lyle D. Gardner of Spectrum Homes wonthe Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County LifetimeAchievement Award, presented at the Paradeof Homes Awards Gala.
Gardner isknown as a truesouthern gentle-men and a vision-ary. His innova-tive designs haveearned his com-pany recognitionas a member o f Sou the rnLiving’s custombuilder program.He also has wonnumerous awardsfor his single-family and multi-family homessince his first Parade entry in 1983.
In addition to his active support of Habitatfor Humanity, Gardner serves as chairman ofCASA (Community Alternative for SupportiveAbodes). CASA is a non-profit organizationthat provides affordable housing for peoplewith mental and developmental disabilities inWake County.
Gardner has served the home buildersassociation for more than 35 years in numer-ous capacities. They include: local and statedirector, HBA president in 1992, member ofthe HBA and Builders Mutual Insurance Co.board of directors, trustee for the local HBAand North Carolina Home Builders AssociationBUILD-PACs, chairman of the NCHBALegislative Committee and vice president of theNCHBA Region III.
Gardner will be installed as 2010 NCHBApresident during the state association’s installa-tion banquet Dec. 8 in Raleigh. ■NB
Top 8 takes hits
T raditionally a Top 10 list, Lynn
Wilkerson’s annual tongue-and-
cheek industry observations experi-
enced a cut in 2009, trimming it to a
Top 8 list, “because the economy took
its toll on this too!”
My, how times have changed!
8. Your banker has moved into your Parade house. Boy,
was he surprised when the judges showed up!
7. Remember when a TARP was big, blue and cheap, and
actually did somebody some good?
6. You have a bunch of “shovel-ready” projects, but
nobody is giving you any bail-out money!
5. The Public Option is a cost-saving measure on the job-
site that does away with the Porta-John in favor of the
convenience store.
4. Several major subdivisions are considering changing
their name to Neverland.
3. Remember when a Stimulus
Package used to be small,
blue and round, and
worked in 30 minutes?
2. Your best investment advi-
sor was a guy from New
York named Bernie and he’s
now moved down to Butner.
1. You put wheels under one of
your houses hoping to turn it in on the Cash for
Clunkers Program.
Lynn Wilkerson is publisher of Homes & Land of Raleigh, Realtoradvisory chair for the HBA Parade Committee and a past Parade ofHomes chair. She presented her 2009 Top 8 list during the Parade ofHomes Awards Gala.
Gardner
NOVEMBER 2009 9
Applause!APPLAUSE!Nearly 400 members of the Home Builders Association of
Raleigh-Wake County and their guests attended the 44th
annual Parade of Homes Awards Gala to applaud the win-
ners Oct. 13 at North Raleigh Hilton.
Awards were presented to Parade builders in 15 price categories,
ranging from $120,000 to $1,295,000.
The event also is reserved for the annual Lifetime Achievement
Award presentation. The 2009 winner is Lyle D. Gardner of Spectrum
Homes. The award recognizes outstanding contributions over the
years to the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County and
its Parade of Homes.
The evening’s emcees were Jim Branch of Nova Development
Group and Mike Golder of Barrington Homes Inc.
Thanks go to event sponsors:
GALA SPONSORS:
Apex First DevelopmentStock Building SupplyProgress Energy
Rex Bost and the Behind Schedule Band rock and roll.
Keeping the POH awardsgala rolling are Jim Branch(left) and Mike Golder.
The backstage crew of the Parade Committee joke around, butthey are invaluable! They are (from left) Lee Rothstein, JennyMartin, Ella Hall and Linda Shirley..
2009 POH Chair Wes Carroll thanks attendees fortheir support.
NOVEMBER 2009 11
THANK YOU TOURNAMENT CO-SPONSORS!Apex First DevelopmentStock Building Supply
Breakfast Sponsor: New York Life –Rick Frye and Billy Pomarico
Putting Green Sponsor: MetLife Home Loans
Turn the page for a full review of winners, sponsors, golf committee members and more photos.
G u n g - h o f o r
golfand
charity
Achilly start to the Home Builders
Association of Raleigh-Wake County
Fall Charity Golf Tournament gave
way to a beautiful day of golf at Devil’s Ridge
Golf Club in Holly Springs Oct. 19.
The event drew 107 golfers and raised
approximately $16,200 for charity. Special
thanks to Devil’s Ridge Golf Club for hosting the
tournament and providing some great benefits.
The Dream LivingNew Homes team isready to roll. They are(from left) ShawnCallahan, Terry Evans,Jason Galarneau andWayne Holt.
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Golf
Tournament
Winners
First Place, First Flight: Stock Building Supply
First Place, Second Flight: Eastman Development Co. L.L.C.
First Place, Third Flight: Apex First Development
Golf Tournament
Contest Winners
Annual Builder Cup – Stock Building SupplyClosest to the Pin #2 – Brad Moock, Builders Mutual
Insurance Co.Longest Drive Men #6 – Trip BarcliftClosest to the Pin #8 – Steve Clements, Duron Paints &
Wallcovering and Sherwin-Williams Co.Longest Drive Women #9 – Jenny Martin, The Stone AgencyClosest to the Pin #12 – Joe Bass, Cambria Natural StoneClosest to the Pin #14 – Bob Kellington, Builders First SourceStraightest Drive #15 – Lorie Borrelli, Hartsfield & Nash
Agency Inc.Putting Contest – Ray Hodges, Hartsfield & Nash Agency Inc.
The StockBuilding Supply team,comprised of (from left)Steve O'Brien, GeorgeFisher, Coop Jacksonand Dallas Goldston,captures the first-placeaward in the first flight.
Luke Murray (left) and Stephen Eastmanof the Eastman Development Co. L.L.C.team are all smiles after finishing in firstin the second flight. Teammates not pic-tured are Warren Smith and LouisDickerson.
The Apex First Development team, comprised of (from left) Bob Howington,Rick Howington, Billy Powell and Tom Oliver, is thrilled with a first-place awardin the third flight.
NOVEMBER 2009 13
Drinks R on Us SponsorNew Home StarCambriaSecurity Force Inc.
Expressive Sign SponsorExpressive Signs 4 You
Hole SponsorsiLevel By WeyerhaeuserNew Homes & IdeasAccu-Brick Paving SystemsBudget BlindsInsurance Solutions Inc. &
Builders Mutual Insurance Co.
Pro-Build Frost P.L.L.C.SunTrust MortgageOverhead Door Company of
the Capital City
Tournament RaffleSponsors
Academy MortgageAmerica Homekey Inc.Bobby Murray ChevroletBudget BlindsBuilders Mutual Insurance Co.Carolina Café
Devil’s Ridge Golf ClubFrost P.L.L.C.Insurance SolutionsNew Homes & IdeasPreston DevelopmentPSNC EnergyRiver Ridge Golf ClubSecurity ForceSunTrust Mortgage
Golf CommitteeBilly KeithCameron KingCharlene Allen
Chris HiteChris MitchellDan ParlinGeorge FisherGreg CarltonJim ConawayJodi Sauerbier, ChairJon OverfeltKathy SimpsonKen DubinMarie McNeill
SPONSORS
After a successful day of event fund-raisingwith Marie McNeil and Kathy Simpson (bothnot pictured), Jodi Sauerbier of New Homes& Ideas and HBA 2009 Golf Committee chairis ready to hit the brewhaus with friends fromthe Security Force Inc. team. They are (fromleft) Bill Pomerico of New York Life, JasonD'andrea of Security Force Inc. and RickFrye of New York Life, sponsor of the eventbreakfast and 50/50 putting contest.
Event co-sponsor and beverage hole sponsorStock Building Supply is represented by Tara Start(left) and Tracey Hall, whoengaged golfers with triviaquestions and giveaways atthe beverage hole.
Representing hole sponsorSunTrust Mortgage are (from left)Doug Anderson, Jay Schneiderand Alvaro Casella, who tookphotos of each team as theywent by.
Security Force Inc., a Drinks ROn Us sponsor, is represented byShawn McIlroy and Jenna Bailey.
Brent Kappler represents MetLife HomeLoans, which sponsored the putting green inboth the spring and the fall golf tournaments.
The Duron Paints/Sherwin Williams team cel-ebrates a real Hole in One on #8 Par 3 madeby Steve Clements. Also part of the team areTrey McDonald of Construction Applicators,Bob Koscso of Forever Home and CameronKing of Sherwin Williams.
PSNC Energy teammates watch as WayneParrish Jr. of Windstream Communicationsputts. They are (from left) Tony Carroll, whomade a butt for birdie, Richard Milam and BillMcAulay.
Ken Dubin (left) and P.J. Bailey represent FrostP.L.L.C., a Golf Committee member and hole sponsor.
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A few years ago, Iwas at a bachelor partyin New Orleans. My wife’s cousin was get-ting married and we took a large group ofmen from the family to pre-celebrate theupcoming nuptials. There were about 18 ofus, ranging from 18 to 50 years of age andrepresenting (at least) the states ofAlabama, Mississippi, Chicago, NorthCarolina, Louisiana and Michigan.
One of the men, a life-long friend of thegroom’s father, “Bob,” was straight out ofthe Sopranos. He was a dark-haired,robust Italian man who wore his hairslicked back and his clothes black onblack. He was one of the most generous
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people I’ve ever met, but nonetheless anintimidating presence. That he workedmost of his life in the Chicago meat-pack-ing district added to his Mafioso mystique.
As the party wound down at about 4a.m., we realized my friend “Doug” wasmissing. Jokingly, Bob said, “Here, call thisguy,” and handed me a business card. Thebusiness card had two lines of text on it,which read “Tough Solutions to ToughProblems,” with a phone number under-neath. I looked at him confused because Iwas not sure how this person would helpme find my lost friend in New Orleans. Thephone number was clearly for someone heknew in Chicago.
Then it hit me, he was kidding. Whew!Then it hit me again, he also possessed acard for a man who had tough solutions totough problems, which got me thinking.
We are in a time when people are mak-
ing tough decisions to tough problems.Unfortunately, there is no magic phonenumber to call for assistance, sofughetabotit!
So, what you can do is become aprovider of solutions. Don’t think of your-self as a salesperson or a builder or a mar-keting manager or a lender or a banker.There are countless numbers of each ofthese. But how many can truly provide realsolutions to today’s tough problems?These people are in demand.
To become a provider of solutions, youneed to make tough recommendations.Make tough decisions, swiftly. Providetough solutions. Then, people will starthanding out your business card! ■NB
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Green Building
OHabitat House goes green on a budget By Leigh ScottGreen BuildingPrograms Director
One of the mainmisconceptions aboutgreen building is that ithas to be expensive.Depending on the fea-tures and optionsincluded, a certifiedgreen home can indeedbe costly – but it certainly does not have tobe. In fact, nearly half of the homes enrolledin the certification program operated by theGreen Home Builders of the Triangle arepriced at less than $200,000. That’s ingood keeping with the GHBT motto:“Bringing Green to the Mainstream.”
Green building makes a lot of sense atthe lower price ranges, because green
As part of the groundbreaking for Habitat Wakeʼs first green-certified home, homeowner ChiquitoMcClain makes the first cut. Pitching in are (from left): Frank Westmeyer, interim executive director forHabitat Wake; Brandon Hart of FMI; Kari Stoltz of Bank of America; Mary Nash Rusher of Hunton &Williams; Azman Md Yusof of Loweʼs; Dr. Diane Suber, president of St. Augustineʼs College; and Dr.Quincy Scott, dean of the Chapel at Shaw University.Continued on page 18
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homes are designed to be energy- andwater-efficient. The money that can besaved as a result is a major help to home-owners on a tight budget. It makes somuch sense, in fact, that all four of theTriangle-area Habitat for Humanity affili-ates are now participating in the GHBTcertification program.
The Chatham, Durham and OrangeHabitat affiliates have been strong sup-porters of the GHBT certification programfor the past two years, having achieved atotal of 27 GHBT certificates to date.Twelve more projects are currently pro-gressing toward GHBT certification inthose three counties, with more to follow.
Not to be outdone, Habitat forHumanity of Wake County recently decid-ed to go green as well, breaking ground
on its first green-certified home Sept. 9 indowntown Raleigh. The affiliate’s 350thhouse also is a pilot project, designed todemonstrate significant savings on energybills for the “partner” homeowners, whilebeing better for the environment. By 2010,Habitat Wake anticipates that all of its newconstruction will be green-certified.
“We’re always looking for ways toincrease affordability for families. We planto implement small changes that will makea big impact on a family’s energy bills,”says Frank Westmeyer, Habitat Wake’sinterim executive director. “The addedbonus is these improvements will also begreat for the environment.”
The Habitat Wake pilot green homeis being built in partnership with a localfamily and supported by a $35,000 grant
from Lowe’s, as well as grants fromSchneider Electric, Bank of America,FMI, Hunton and Williams, and CooperTools. Students from St. Augustine’sCollege and Shaw University plan to pro-vide volunteer support for the project.The home is on track to earn dual certifi-cation, having been enrolled in both theGHBT and North Carolina HealthyBuiltHomes programs. The project is expect-ed to be completed in approximately 22weeks. ■NB
Leigh Scott is director of GreenBuilding Programs. She can be reached at(919) 493-8899 or [email protected] Builders of the Triangle membershipapplications are available at www.green-homebuildersofthetriangle.com.
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Ready-to-install framing saves big-time!By David Helmers
While some builders might think going green requires sacrifice of performance or conven-ience, ready-to-install framing can actually improve job-site productivity.
In addition to reducing waste, builders can complete homes faster and with higher quality. Itonly requires a commitment from builders to change their building practices by working withbuilding-products dealers to pre-plan and pre-cut their materials.
It’s a process that’s pretty simple and many building supply companies are ready to assist.
Design and planningThe first step in more efficient framing is to improve the design of the structure. Modern fram-
ing design software can optimize framing solutions for floors, walls and roofs before constructionbegins. Designers use 3D-viewing capability to examine the frame from all angles and takeadvantage of built-in analysis tools to identify and resolve design conflicts, such as misplacedbeams or other interferences. Solutions are then developed before any materials are ordered, cutor delivered. The result is more efficient use of building materials, fewer framing errors, andreduced risk of wasteful and costly on-site changes to plans.
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Framing design software, like iLevel’s Javelin software, also cananalyze and track vertical loads more precisely throughout the struc-ture to help ensure a strong and solid frame without using excessmaterials.
Pre-cut materialsWhile better design is a big step toward the more-efficient use of
materials, builders can go a step further with pre-cut materials or pre-built panelized components.
Pre-cut framing members can be precision end trimmed to with-in 1/16 inch of specified length vs. 1- or 2-foot increments of tradi-tional framing. This not only helps eliminate scrap on the job site, butalso can allow dealers to plan cuts from the range of material lengthsin inventory. Overall, this helps reduce the waste of materials through-out the delivery channel.
But it’s not just waste that’s reduced. Pre-cut framing materialscan be delivered to the site pre-labeled and bundled for the mostconvenient placement, helping builders reduce labor and construc-tion time.
More builders are also using panelized components. Structuralpanels manufactured in a factory setting allow for very careful controlof materials from design through product specification and construc-tion. The controlled manufacturing process provides precisely builtframing and removes the product inefficiencies inherent with stick-built construction.
In some cases, a panel manufacturer will also install the pre-builtcomponents at the site. The result is rapid on-site assembly and ahigher quality product. At the same time, waste-disposal fees are sig-nificantly reduced because very little job-site waste is created usingthis approach.
Getting startedThe key to moving from traditional stick-built framing to more
advanced techniques is to take it in stages, starting with pre-cutmaterials and eventually working toward pre-manufactured compo-nents. Many building material dealers can provide assistance. Checkwith your dealer to see what types of services and consultation sup-port they offer. ■NB
David Helmers is manager of structural frame marketing foriLevel by Weyerhaeuser. iLevel helps builders implement advancedstructural framing techniques with its NextPhase Site Solutions – asuite of products, software and services that enable ready-to-installframing. For details visit www.iLevel.com or call (888) 453-8358.
Waste in traditional framingTraditional stick-built construction may
consume 15 to 20 percent more fram-
ing material than is structurally needed.
Waste arises in a number of areas, from
design through specification, delivery
and installation. For example:
• Using oversized materials, such as
a one-size header throughout the
structure without evaluating indi-
vidual span or load conditions.
• Installing more framing members
than needed due to imprecise
design.
• Ordering excess product for trim-
ming onsite or to cover shrinkage
due to material defects, damage or
theft.
• Inadvertently cutting to size a
longer joist or beam that’s needed
elsewhere in the frame.
These types of inefficiencies can be
reduced or eliminated with more
detailed planning – both for the overall
design of the structural framing, and in
how materials are cut and assembled.
22 Neighborhood Builder
BuildersAmmons Bldg Corp. — Rob Weintraub
Barnes Builders & Realty Inc. — CharlesBarnes
Brom Home Builders — Walter Brom
Carolina Signature Properties L.L.C. —Mark Cissi
Charles Grantham Inc. — Charles Grantham
Crown Builders & Developers — MehdiValanejad
D.R. Horton Homes — Kurt Burger
Distinctive Homes Inc. — Hardy Mills
Eric Brackett Constr Co. Inc. — EricBrackett
Fred Smith Co. — Jule Smith
Gold Value Construction Co. — Johnny Blow
Greg Paul Builders Inc. — Greg Paul
Gulledge Building Co. — C. Gulledge
HHHunt Homes, Raleigh – Durham Market— Eric Hedden
Houseman Custom Homes Inc. — MikeHouseman
Image Management L.L.C. — J. Hudson
Imperial Custom Homes Inc. — JosephProcopio
Jeff L. Cheney — Jeff Cheney
K&M Custom Homes Inc. — KimSchweibinz
Kj Construction Inc. — Steven Kjellberg
Lawrence Construction — WilliamLawrence
Lennar — Patricia Hanchette
Loyd Builders — Frank Loyd
McClure and Associates Construction Inc.— Lesle' McClure
Millridge Investments Corp. — JamesAdams
Myrick Construction Company of Raleigh —Billy Myrick
N.C. Custom Homes L.L.C. — David Dozier
Sparrow Construction Co. — Ray Sparrow
The Splinter Group — Thomas Brown
St. John Construction — David St. John
Steve Smallman Property Inspections —Stephen Smallman
Sutton Homes L.L.C. — Preston Sutton
Triangle Classic Homes — Carl Caldwell
Yates Builders Inc. — Earl YATES
Associates1st American Builders — Michael Chadwick
5 Star Awards Inc. — Lisa Higginbotham
A&B Carpent And Interiors — Jarvis Beaman
A to Z Carpentry — Sean O’Conner
AAA Louvers & Millworks — Larry Gower
Apex Cabinet Co. — Robert Howington
Baker’s Quality Trim Inc. — Joseph Baker
Bartimac Concrete — John Bartimac
BB&K Construction Inc. — Bruce Underwood
BB&T — Cynthia Deluca
Carolina Yard Barns L.L.C. — Robert Powell
Competition Drywall Inc. — Gergorio Paz
Crescent State Bank — Larry Holt
D.R. Network Systems — Donnie Robertson
De Colores Painting Co., L.L.C. — MarioZamora
Donovan's Painting Co. — Neil Donovan
Edro’s Framing Inc. — Charles Poplaski
Fire Horse Films — Jean—Paul Dame'
Flooring Express Abby Carpet O — Noel Leon
Floors To Go by John Raper — John Raper
Gaines and Co. Inc. — David Gaines
Garner TV & Appliance Inc. — Amgad Saad
Golden Construction — Chris Golding
Gonzales Paint & Cleaning L.L.C. — FelipeGonzales
Grady Poole Well & Pump Co. — Grady Poole
Halls Tile — Franklin Hall
Harrington Bank — James Duncan
Heyward T. Armstrong Painting — HeywardArmstrong
Highsmith & Associates — Ty Highsmith
IDS TNCC–Interior Design Society, Triangle NCChapter — Loretta Bell
Insurance Solutions Inc. — Kenneth Schild
John R. McAdams Co. Inc. — Michael Munn
Thanks to these members who renewed their HBA membership.
Here to Stay
Jordan Trim Works Inc. — John Jordan
Lefrancois Construction Co. Inc. — ThomasLefrancois
MetLife Home Loans — Charles Hazlett
Modern Wall Inc. — Charlie Rhodes
The News & Observer — Jennifer Cannady-Fore
North Carolina Custom Construction L.L.C.— Robert Golder
Pedro A. Jackson Electric Inc. — Pedro Jackson
Phil’s Hardwood Floors Inc. — Philip Burton
Professional Homestaging and Design —Beth Tessier
Rainbow Home Interiors — Gail Taylor
Sanders Development — D Benton
Southern Landscapes — William Adams
Stonecrafters — Lincoln Hassell
Systems Electronics Inc. — MichaelStrickland
Thompson Cabinet Shop/Total CabinetSystems — James Thompson
Timberlake Cabinetry — LindsayLongerbeam
USA Flooring — Kristian Lloyd
Wendell Siding Co. Inc. — Joseph King
Wrights Building Spec — Richard Poole
AffiliatesAmmons Bldg Corp. — Andrew Ammons
BB&T Construction Lending — James Eyster
Florida Tile — Melodie Smulick
Fred Smith Co. — Jake Austin
Gregory Poole Equipment Co. — JamesJacobs
Harrington Bank — Kathy Kornegay
Hodge & Kittrell Realtors — Chad Ross
K&M Custom Homes Inc. — Mark Sebulsky
Mosaic Tile Co. — Jennifer Wilson
P&A Smith Auto — Bobby Simpson
Pelnik Insurance & Finl Serv — Kathy Bass
Progress Energy — Brad Wood
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Strength in Numbers
BuildersBarrow Building Co. — Samuel Barrow
Cooper and Rock Inc. — Scott Cooper
Corban Homes L.L.C. — Tim Hofer
Old Towne Developers — Robert Conroy
Pineridge Construction — Ryan Walker
TopNotch Renovations Corp. and T & WContracting L.L.C. — Robert Whitworth
Trismith Enterprises Inc. — Anthony Smith
Womble & Co. Custom Builders Inc. —George Womble
AssociatesColorvision Inc. — Russell Winneberger
Creative Construction Inc. — William Stamey
Dunston Aire Inc. — Gregory Dunston
Ernesto Lopez Reyes — Ernesto Reyes
Guerrero Masonry — Refugio Techicac
Hometowne Realty — Barry Woodard
J-N-G Construction, Inc. — George Arroyo
LI 's Austin Road Developers L.L.C. — GeneKensella
New Home Star — Jonathan Hayward
Partners Mechanical Inc. — David Evans
Radcliffe Landscapes — Robert Radcliffe
Raleigh Heating and Air Inc. — ShellieBarnhill
Re/Max One Realty — Marti Hampton
Southern Craftsman Painting — JohnCockman
Unity Three Builders — Darlene Jones
AffiliatesBank of America — John Van Buren
IDS TNCC - Interior Design Society, TriangleNC Chapter — Carole Gaskins
York Simpson Underwood NeighborhoodMarketing Services — Rex Osborne
Please welcome these new members into the Home Builders Association
of Raleigh-Wake County with a call or personal introduction.
Visit www.hbawake.com for company contact information.
24 Neighborhood Builder
Calendar of EventsDecember Main Events2 GHBT Food for Thought: Lead Renovator, Repair
and Painting TrainingHBA Government Affairs Committee
3 MAME CommitteeAssociates Committee Business ExchangeGHBT general
4 50th annual Installation Ceremony & Holiday Party8 GHBT Food for Thought: Green Lot Design8-9 NCHBA 4th Quarter Meetings –
Visit www.nchba.com for details.9 Remodelers Council Networking Night/Holiday Party11 HBA Executive Committee14 HBA Board of Directors16 Triangle Housing Forecast17 HBA Education Committee
Remodelers Council Executive Committee
Mark your 2010 calendars now!January 11: Spring New Home Tour early entry
deadline, $595
January 18: Spring New Home Tour final entry deadline, $695
March 21-22, 27-28: Spring New Home Tour
All meetings and events are conducted at the HBA, unless otherwise indicated.
To register, call (919) 233-2033.
Permit ReportBelow is the most current report from the Wake County Assessor’s Office(www.co.wake.nc.us).
AUG2009
Apex 3 10 - 13 239
Cary 132 101 3 236 1,538
Fuquay-Varina 20 11 1 32 283
Garner 14 16 1 31 134
Raleigh 76 203 4 283 2,136
Wake Forest 14 33 2 49 370
Wake County 13 95 - 108 998
Holly Springs 26 23 2 51 316
Morrisville 9 15 - 24 318
Knightdale 7 7 - 14 128
Rolesville 1 4 - 5 48
Wendell 4 5 1 10 66
Zebulon 1 2 - 3 29
Angier - - - - 2
August Totals 320 525 14 859 -2009 Totals 2,408 4,071 126 - 6,605
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