Builder Update April 2013

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esides celebrating Mother’s Day & Memorial Day…do you know whatelse occurs in May?

It’s National MEMERSHIP Month…a time for us to focus on growing theGreensboro Builders Association.

I’m as busy as I have been in years…and hopefully you too are seeing theactivity and continuing signs of improvement for our industry. Which iswhy NOW is a great time for us to invite others to join our Association.

We need to be diligent in asking people to join. There are hundreds ofindustry members doing business in the Triad that should be members ofour Association. These include licensed contractors pulling buildingpermits; trade contractors and service providers who are assisting thesecontractors in new construction and remodeling projects. But weshouldn’t stop there – anyone that provides general business services toother businesses – should take advantage of our industry network ofmembers.

Shout out to Kevin Otey, Otey Construction for recruiting five newmembers in April. How did he do it? He simply asked his tradecontractors to join and be recognized as part of his team during the SpringParade of Homes. One of the benefits for our Associate Members is beinglisted on the Builder page in the Parade magazine…as well as theinteractive Buyers Guide on the Parade website and mobile app thatattracts thousands of visitors.

Reasons for joining will be different for various companies. Oneconsistent message we can all share is that membership providescompanies the MEANS to grow their business through

Marketing

Education

Advocacy

Networking

Service

So will you join me…by taking a few minutes to think about thecompanies you do business with…think about how your GBAmembership has benefited you and other members you know…and sharethose benefits. Invite prospective members to attend an upcoming eventwith you as this is a great way for them to make new businesscontacts…experiencing the marketing and networking value firsthand.

So, this is your Call to Action…join me and commit to recruit ONE newmember during May!

Let’s Do This!

Robert

www.GreensboroBuilders.org

Robert Millican2013 President

115 South Westgate DriveGreensboro, NC 27407336-855-6255www.GreensboroBuilders.org

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Executive Committee / Officers

PRESIDENTRobert Millican, J Douglas Millican

1ST VICE PRESIDENTJim Sandknop, Housing Greensboro

2ND VICE PRESIDENTTom Hall, Windsor Investments

ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTCarolyn Byrum, Colonial Materials

SECRETARYDiane Thompson, Allen Tate Realtors

TREASURERRobert Gray, NewBridge Bank

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTJohn Hodgin, John Hodgin Construction Co.

PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTEESFred Baker, Weeks Hardwood FlooringRon Foister, Ron Foister Custom HomesDon Mills, Don Mills Builders

Board of Directors

BUILDER DIRECTORSEd Butler, Brickwood Builders Mark Disney, Disney Construction Tammy Roberts, Homes Built by DesignWill Yearns, Granville Homes

ASSOCIATE DIRECTORSTim CrawfordBrian Jersey, Maxwell Systems, Inc.Sherry Sarine, SSI Design GroupSteve Schadt, Marsh Kitchens of Greensboro

REMODELERS COUNCILFord Matthews, FM Contracting

SALES & MARKETING COUNCILJason Smith, Builder Services

STATE DIRECTORSSteve Monroe, SME & AssociatesJoan Swift, SwiftCreek ConstructionPhil Warrick, Piedmont Wholesale Eng Products

NATIONAL DIRECTORSScott Allred, Precept Construction Jerry Cowan, Builders Mutual Insurance Co.Gary Hill, J. Gary Hill

President’s Message

May…Let’s Do This!

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NEW Website ProvidesEnhanced Marketing Benefits

We’ve launched a NEW website this month that placesgreater emphasis on our online Membership Directory.Over the past several years, we have seen increasing useof this resource by both members and consumers. Ona monthly basis, we have averaged more than 6,000unique visitors with primary emphasis on searcheswithin the directory. During the Parade of Homes andTour of Remodeled Homes, we typically double ourwebsite traffic as consumers use the site to view thehomes on tour.

In looking for ways to provide greater marketingopportunities for our members to take advantage of thethousands of consumers using the website – wecontracted with Bouvier Kelly to design a new look forthe website with the goal of enhancing the membershipdirectory.

All GBA members will continue to receive acomplimentary listing with active links to your email andwebsite. The directory search allows your company tobe listed by category classifications. Please check yourcurrent listing on the website to make sure we haveup-to-date information in our database.

With our new format, you can now submit 1-5photographs (horizontal images) as well as a 2-3sentence description of your company, products andservices (no more than 50 words). We are also able toinclude professional designations and councilmembership within your membership profile.

To take advantage of this expanded membershipdirectory listing – email 1-5 photos and a brief companydescription (no more than 50 words) [email protected].


NEW GBA Website

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What Home Buyers Really Wantn conjunction with New Homesmonth in April, the National

Association of Homes Builders sharedthe results of a new survey, WhatHome Buyers Really Want ,identifying the preferences ofthousands of home buyers. See ifthese preferences concur with whatyou are hearing from consumers in theTriad.

• On average, home buyers arelooking for a home that is 17percent larger than their currenthome, a median of 2,226 squarefeet. But, likely as a result of theongoing challenges of the economicdownturn, that size is 13 percentsmaller than the average size ofhomes started in 2012.

• The layout of the home is moreimportant than the location to most buyers. Livingspace and number of rooms was ranked the mostinfluential characteristic by 65 percent of buyers,while only 33 percent ranked proximity to locationsthey need to go as tops.

• A sense of open space continues to be popular, withabout three-quarters of home buyers wanting akitchen that is open to the family room, and nearlytwo-thirds looking for ceilings on the first floor thatare at least 9 feet tall.

• Some of the most wanted features in a home involvesaving energy. Energy Star-rated appliances wererated as essential or desirable by 94 percent ofrespondents, and 91 percent wanted an Energy Starrating for the whole home. In fact, nine out of tenbuyers would rather buy a home withenergy-efficient features and permanently lowerutility bills than one without those features that costs2 - 3 percent less.

• Convenient organization and storage is anotherhome buyer favorite. More than 80 percent of therespondents said they wanted walk-in pantries andpull-out shelves in the kitchen, a laundry room andstorage in the garage.

• Today’s home buyers want the latest technology.While only 15 percent of home owners currentlyhave a wireless home security system, 50 percentwant one. Similar gaps in “have” versus “want” occurwith security cameras, lighting control and wirelessaudio systems, and multi-zone HVACs.

Improving Triad Housing Market

As we enter into the spring housing season, we arepleased to report that economic factors are continuingto show signs of improvement for Greensboro and theTriad. According to the National Association ofHome Builders/First American Improving MarketsIndex (IMI), economic indicators show that the Triadhousing market continues to show steadyimprovement which is GREAT NEWS for our industry.As of April, we have had eleven consecutive months ofimprovement in building permits, house priceappreciation and employment growth.

The IMI measures three sets of independent monthlydata—employment growth from the Bureau of LaborStatistics, house price appreciation from Freddie Macand single-family housing permit growth from the U.S.Census Bureau. The index identifies metropolitanareas that have shown improvement from theirrespective troughs for at least six consecutive months.

For consumers who have been waiting on the sidelinesfor the housing market to show signs of recoverybefore buying a new home, the time is here. With thespring housing market upon us…we hope to see manymore prospective buyers than in recentyears…beginning with our Spring Parade of Homes.


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Spring Parade of HomesApril 27-28 & May 4-5

We’re kicking off the springhousing market with our annualSpring Parade of Homes.Twenty-three builders areparticipating with 35 homes ontour throughout Greensboro,High Point and GuilfordCounty. Additional homesthroughout Forsyth County areon tour as part of ourcollaborative regionalmarketing event.

Make sure to check out our mobile app on your smartphone or tablet to access information on all Parade entries,including our interactive Buyer’s Guide of participatingAssociate members who assisted in the construction ofthese homes. You can also utilize the mapping feature onour mobile website to select the homes you want to visitwith driving directions provided between homes. Links tothese apps are on the GBA website.

The Parade of Homes is a great way to showcase and marketnew communities, new amenities and features in today’s newhomes along with industry products and services providedby both our Builder and Associate members.

As we wrap up this spring’s event, we are having anotherFish Fry dinner in the GBA parking lot to celebrate.Everyone had a great time last year. We encourage ALLmembers to come out and join us!

Special thanks to our Parade sponsors, builders,participating members and advertisers for theircontributions in making this year’s Spring Parade ofHomes such a success.

SPONSORS

PARADE BUILDERS

Brian Thompson Homes, LLCBuilders MD, LLCD Stone Builders, Inc.Don Mills Builders, Inc.Eastwood HomesFriddle and Company, Inc.GC Builders, Inc.Gingerich Homes, Inc.Granville HomesGunter Custom Homes & Design, LLCHome Team Builders, Inc.J Douglas Homes Custom Division, LLC

John Marks & Associates, Inc.Johnson & Lee, LLCMatthew Walraven Construction, LLCMPW Construction, Inc.Naylor Construction CompanyOtey Construction, Inc.Precept Construction, LLCR & K Custom HomesRAM Homes, Inc.Royal Homes of NC, LLCWorth-Reitt Associates, LLC

SpringFish Fry

Thursday, May 25:30 - 7:30 pm

GBA Parking Lot115 S. Westgate Drive

Enjoy Great Food…

FUN...Friends...Fellowship

All members and their guests are invited to join us aswe celebrate the spring housing market and signs ofimprovement for our industry! This is a great event tomeet other industry members…as well as bringprospective members with you.

Dinner will be served starting at 6:00 pm. Libby Hill will becooking fish, chicken tenders, french fries and hushpuppiesonsite, along with providing slaw and homemade dessert.Tea, lemonade and water will be provided.

Cost is $10 per person. Reservations are required byApril 30 either by calling the GBA office at 855-6255 oron the GBA website.

Weather permitting…we will be outside under thetent…with corn hole games! Bring your lawn chairs &coolers with you beverage of choice.

SPONSORS

RSVP by April 30www.GreensboroBuilders.org

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New NC Lien Law Effective April 1Effective for construction projects beginning after April 1,2013, North Carolina law requires appointment of a lienagent. Contractors and subcontractors can then givenotice they are working on the project.

Appointments are not required for improvements under$30,000 or to the owner's existing residence or for publicbuilding projects. It is important to note that buildingpermits will not be issued without the appointment of alien agent.

www.liensnc.com This website has been created tohelp you file appointments and notices as well as searchfor filings – quickly and easily. There is also a GuideSection to find information for your specific role in theconstruction project with step-by-step instructions.

Builder Roundtable

Builder Members: Join the Builders Council for aninformal roundtable discussion with Edsel Charles,MarketGraphics Research Group on Tuesday, May 14from 4:00 – 5:30 pm. Instead of a formal presentationand update from Edsel - bring your questions regardingcurrent and projected housing market conditions. RSVPon the GBA website

Member-Only Benefits

NCHBA Member Rebate ProgramTake advantage of the NCHBA Member Rebate Programfor licensed contractors…regardless of size andvolume…this program is designed to help you increaseyour bottom line. A consortium of national suppliersand manufacturers are providing rebates to Associationmembers on a quarterly basis when you purchase theirproducts. The program has been designed so that youdon’t have to change your current business practices.You are not required to submit receipts nor change howyou purchase products. You can find updates andadditional information on this member-only rebateprogram on the NCHBA Rebate website.

NAHB Member AdvantageAll GBA members have access to discounts and savingsopportunities offered by various national companies –such as a $500 discount on GM vehicles. Discounts areavailable from Lowe’s Pro Services; Office Depot; FedEx.Dell, HP and more! You can find information on theseprograms including phone numbers and program codeson the NAHB website at www.nahb.org. When usingthese programs, make sure to identify yourself as amember of the National Association of Home Builders.

Builder News


NewHome Source Listings

With 90% of home buyers beginning their home searchonline, we encourage you to take advantage of thismember-only benefit. You can list up to four new homesand communities on the GBA website through ourpartnership with Builder Digital Experience.

Powered by NewHome Source, this is another resource forshoppers specifically looking for new homes and builders inthe Triad area. To find out how to get started, to expandyour reach or for additional information on other BDXprograms and services, contact Tammie Smoot at(704) 507-4411 or email her at [email protected].

Marketing & Branding

It’s important as builders and remodelers to build andmaintain name recognition of your company, products andservices to consumers as they are looking forindustry professionals to build and remodel their homes.The annual Parade and Tour of Remodeled Homesprovide opportunities for face-to-face contact withhundreds of consumers…in addition to extensivemarketing exposure from the 10,000 printed magazines andwebsite / internet promotions.

Tour of Remodeled HomesAugust 23-25

Showcase professional remodeling –projects must be complete by June 28to be entered. Anyone interested inparticipating is encouraged to attendan information meeting on Thursday,May 30 at 11 am at the GBA office.Take advantage of saving $500 onyour entry fee by submitting your paperwork by May 31.Last date to enter a project is June 28. Advertising andsponsorship opportunities are also available...contact MavisHolcombe at 706-6942 for additional information.

Fall Parade of HomesOctober 12-13 & 19-20

Showcase newly constructed homes –specs and pre-sales. Early registrationdeadline is July 31 with August 16 aslast date to enter. Photography ofexterior of homes will be scheduledthe last two weeks in August.

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We’re teaming up with Habitat Greensboro the week ofNovember 4-8 to construct 7-8 houses in one weekand looking for builders that would like to participateon construction teams. In the past we have had teamsof 3-6 builders share responsibility for the constructionoversight of a home. We are also looking forvolunteers to serve on our planning & logistics team.

Plan to join us for an informational meeting onTuesday, June 4 at 4pm to learn more about how youcan get involved.

NCHBA Legislative DayJoin GBA and NCHBA members from throughout thestate for our annual NCHBA Legislative Conferencein Raleigh.

Tuesday, May 21Committee Meetings 8:30 am – 3:30 pmMarriott Center City Hotel

Legislative Reception 6:00 – 8:00 pmNC Museum of History

Wednesday, May 22Legislative Visits 9:00 am – 12 noon

Join us as we visit with members of the GuilfordCounty delegation.

Additional information and registration forms can befound on the NCHBA website at www.nchba.org.

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Thursday, May 16 Bryan Park Golf Course

It’s not too late to put a team together or sign up as atournament sponsor for our Spring Golf Tournament to be heldon Thursday, May 16 at Bryan Park Golf Course. It’s guaranteedto be a fun afternoon of golf and networking on the course.

SPONSORSHIPSJoin the following companies who have already committed asTournament Sponsors. Sponsorships provide marketingexposure for your company…as well as help financially supportthe tournament.

Lunch Sponsor: Builders FirstSourcePutting Contest: Pegram West & Boise Building MaterialsBeverage Cart: Guilford Plumbing Supply & Marshall StoneBeverage Station: Alamance Insulation, BB&T & Pine Hall

Brick CompanyCart Sponsor: Amanzi Marble & GraniteClosest to Pin: Piedmont Natural Gas Company

Colonial MaterialsLongest Drive: Builders First Source

Sponsorship opportunities remain available for longest drive;closet to pin; longest putt; as well as tee signs. Contact MavisHolcombe at 706-6942 for additional information.

PLAYER REGISTRATIONCost is $85 per person which includes 18 holes of golf andlunch. We will have practice range balls and lunch beginning at12 noon…with a shotgun start at 1:00 pm. Individual and teamregistrations are available. Registration deadline is May 10.

For those that might want to add a little fun and “help” to yourround – mulligan packages can be purchased with yourregistration or at the course.

Registration forms are on the GBA website atwww.GreensboroBuilders.org.

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On Thursday, June 20 from 4:30 – 7:00 pm, we arebringing back our networking social at StarmountForest County Club. There will be 10 exhibit tables -$100 sponsorship per table – for Associate members todisplay their products and services to GBA membersand guests in attendance. This is also a ProspectiveMember function. To reserve your table, contact MavisHolcombe at 706-6942. These fill up quickly…firstcome…first served per industry classification…so don’tdelay.

Associates EXPOAssociate Council members are gearing up planningefforts for our Associates EXPO to be held later thissummer / early fall. If you would like to serve on ourAssociates Council planning team…contact Linda Ball,The Real Estate Book and/or Scott Becraft, RSGGreensboro.

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Certified Repair, Inc.Phil WarrickSingle Family(336) 378-0209Sponsor: Phil Warrick

GC Builders, Inc.Gerald ColemanSingle Family(336) 471-8988Sponsor: Betty Smith

Matthew WalravenConstruction, LLCMatthew WalravenSingle Family(336) 442-8657Sponsor: Betty Smith

Thomas Stanley GradingPatty StanleyCommercial(336) 643-6153Sponsor: Jerry Cowan

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A & A PlantsRick AppleLandscaping & Lawn(336) 656-7881Sponsor: Kevin Otey

Access ControlConsultants, Inc.Larry BlumenfeldSecurity Systems(336) 358-0060Sponsor: Stephanie Miller

Armenta Painting, LLCJuan Solelo ArmentaPainting Contractors(336) 289-1413Sponsor: Leticia Nieto

B-Organized Insulationof GreensboroNicholas BergmanInsulation(336) 664-1123Sponsor: Kevin Otey

Cardinal Millwork& Supply, Inc.Richie FahnestockMillwork, Moldings, & Doors(336) 665-9811Sponsor: John Hamrick

Coleman Floor CompanyKim ClarkFlooring(336) 665-3964Sponsor: Steve Monroe/TimConklin

Cox Interior, Inc.Frank KincaidInterior Trim(336) 294-7689Sponsor: Kevin Otey

Erasmo Lopez DrywallErasmo LopezDrywall Contractors(336) 558-8219Sponsor: Leticia Nieto

Fine Line Painters, Inc.Raul RaulPainting Contractors(336) 430-4663Sponsor: Leticia Nieto

Gonzales PaintJavier GonzalezPaint & Wall Cover Suppliers(336) 451-1641Sponsor: Leticia Nieto

Hicks Electric, Inc.Chris HicksElectrical Contractors(336) 643-8932Sponsor: Kevin Otey

Juan Carlos RodriquezJuan RodriguezCarpenters(336) 554-2156Sponsor: Leticia Nieto

Keller WilliamsPatti TeagueReal Estate Sales & Marketing(336) 285-0099Sponsor: Fred Baker

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Ramon Espitia DrywallRamon EspitiaDrywall Contractors(336) 232-2633Sponsor: Leticia Nieto

Reaves Dry Wall& Associates, Inc.Kerry ReavesDrywall Contractors(336) 841-6492Sponsor: Ellen Peete

Ruben Camacho ConstructionRuben CamachoFraming Contractors(336) 215-1487Sponsor: Leticia Nieto

Seegars Fence CompanyDarryl KennedyFences(336) 370-9797Sponsor: Rich Dumas

TB Construction ofOak Ridge, Inc.Brandon & Wonza MarshallInterior Trim(336) 314-4406Sponsor: Donald R Mills

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Increase Your KnowledgeImprove Your Time Managementand ProductivityTuesday, June 4 10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Are you like most business owners out there that arestruggling to find enough time to breathe?

Do you have a list of tactics and strategies that wouldtake your business to the next level if you only had thetime to implement them?

Join the Associates Council for a Time Managementworkshop on Tuesday, June 4 presented by WayneRutherford, ActionCOACH Business Coaching. We willexplore ways to overcome the time challenges youcurrently face to create the business you envision.

If any of the following challenges describe you and/oryour business currently…plan to join us!

• You don't have enough time, you are spread too thinand/or you don't delegate much

• You are too detailed to teach others and no one cando it as well as you

• You are not doing the things you know you should

• You want to get out of the business, restructure thebusiness and/or merge or be acquired

There is NO CHARGE to attend…however reservationsare required as seating is limited.

Council Meetings

Remodelers and Triad Green Building Councilmeetings are open to all members and typically consistof educational presentations as well as site visitsto member showrooms / warehouses. Below areupcoming meetings.

Triad Green Building Council:

May 20 3:30 pm Magnolia ManorPresentation: Remodeling Green

Remodelers Council:Reservations Required for Lunch

May 30 11:30 amPresentation: Marketing Your Business

June 27 11:30 amProduct Showcase @ New Home Building Supply

RSVP on the GBA website atwww.greensborobuilders.org

Earn the CAPS Designation

Millions of Americans are living longer and more activelives. And with their changing lifestyles, maturingAmericans are also looking to revitalize their homeenvironments.

As industry professionals - are you prepared to help themidentify and provide their needs…whether in a new orexisting home?

The Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designationprogram teaches the technical, business management andcustomer service skills essential to competing in thefastest growing segment of the residential remodelingindustry - home modifications for the aging-in-place.

To earn the NAHB Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist(CAPS) designation, the following courses are required.The Remodelers Council will be offering these courses inJune at the GBA office. Registration forms can be foundon the GBA website.

CAPS IMarketing and Communication Strategies for Agingand Accessibility

Wednesday, June 12 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Learn best practices in communicating and interactingwith the growing and evolving maturing population.Explore the three segments within this market;implement a process for promoting new opportunities forproducts and services you can provide; as well as learneffective techniques to enhance your sales process.

CAPS IIDesign/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility

Thursday, June 13 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

This course will help you understand the guidelines andrequirements of accessibility. Consider contractual andlegal concerns for building professionals providingdesign solutions. Estimate and schedule the project whileregarding special considerations. The importance ofdoing an assessment and the significance of good designin making modifications that can transform a house into asafe, attractive and comfortable home for life.

Business Management for Building ProfessionalsFriday, June 14 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

This course will give you a solid foundation in those bestbusiness practices. Discuss common business challenges andlearn practical tips and tools to overcome them. Planning,organizing, identify methods of recruiting, interviewing,training and retaining quality personnel. Using case studiesand sample forms, your instructor gives you practical andapplicable tools for management success.


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Thursday, May 2Spring Fish Fry4:30 – 5:30 pm New Member Reception5:30 – 7:30 pm Fish Fry Dinner

Thursday, May 9Regional Networking Event5:30 – 7:30 pm Parks Chevrolet – KernersvilleGreensboro, High Point & Winston Salem HBA

Tuesday, May 14Builder Roundtable4:00 – 5:30 pm Edsel Charles - MarketGraphics

Thursday, May 16GBA Invitational12:00 noon Bryan Park Golf Course

Monday, May 20Triad Green Building Council3:30 – 5:00 pm Magnolia ManorPresentation: Remodeling Green

Wednesday, May 22NCHBA Legislative Day9:00 am – 12 noon Raleigh

Thursday, May 30Remodelers Council11:00 am Tour of Remodeled Homes Meeting11:30 am Lunch Presentation: Marketing Your Business

Tuesday, June 4Seminar: Improve Your Time Management10 am – 12 noon

Wednesday, June 12-14CAPS Courses8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Thursday, June 20Do Business With Members Networking Social4:30 – 7:00 pm Starmount Forest Country Club

Thursday, June 27Remodelers Council11:30 am Cookout @ New Home Building Supply

Additional information on these and other upcoming eventscan be found on the GBA website at


Mark Your Calendars


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Hanson Brick

The real beauty of Hanson Brick lies not only in what it becomes, but what it means to the lives it supports.At Hanson, we don’t simply make brick. We make it possible for a house to become a home, a school to become grounds for inspiration, and a community to truly come alive. And with the ability to be recycled, re-used and re-purposed, brick is the ultimate sustainable building product. Explore our extensive selection of colors, textures and fi nishesand you’ll understand that the real reason we make brick is to makevisions come to life.

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