Lincoln Business Builder (May 2012)

May 2012 Published monthly by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln Volume 49 No. 5

The LINCOLN BUSINESS BUILDER

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

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President’s Message

President’s Message

Dan Klein, Sr., HBAL President

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

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

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

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

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

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The annual subscription rate is included with your membership dues.

Mike Benker Publisher Jennie Korth Editor, Photographer, Design

HBAL StaffKayla Harrison, Jennie Korth & Ashley Murphy

Executive CommitteeDan Klein, Sr., President

Mike Rezac, President Elect

Mike Kinning, 1st Vice President

Perry Haralson, 2nd Vice President

Dan Walker, Secretary

Bob Bryant, Treasurer

Lois Hartzell, GMB, CSP, Immediate Past President

Mike Benker, Executive Vice President

Board of DirectorsJeff Bielenberg, Eric Hoke, Ken Inness, CGP,Justin Johnson, Matt Kleinschmit, Jo Lewis, Mike May, Lori Pippitt, CKD, CGR, CAPS,

Gary Reese, Herb Reese, CGR, CAPS, Lance Roach, Ken Svoboda

Remodelers CouncilMolly Johnson

National DirectorsSteve Fulton, CGP

Justin Johnson

Mike Rezac

Lois Hartzell, GMB, CSP, Alternate

Mike Kinning, Alternate

Dan Klein, Sr., Alternate

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

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

Past PresidentsAllen Barber, Mike Benker, Jerry Boyce,

Mike Goings, CGP, CSP, Rick Krueger, Dan Kubr, Donn Mann, Sam Manzitto,

Roger Reynolds, CGR, CAPS, Dick Robison, Greg Shinaut, CGP, Ken Westerhold

May 2012Vol. 49, No. 5

ContentsPresident’s Message 3Upcoming Events 4REScheck/COMcheck Training 42012 LHBCF Benefit Golf Tournament 5Member News 6Critical Water Bill to Prevent EPA Overreach 7EPA Can’t Revoke Clean Water Act Permit 7Spring Parade of Homes 8Parade of Homes Advertisers 9Habitat for Humanity Builds Futures and Birdhouses! 11HBAL Business Update 12-13Tribute to Youth 14-15All-American Challenge 16Beat 2011 Membership Drive 18NAHB’s Webinar Wednesdays 19Renewals 20Cancellations 20Directory Changes 20Under Construction: HBAL to Help Build New Exhibit at Lincoln Children’s Museum 22Free Day for HBAL Members at the Children’s Museum 23Green Plumbing and Mechanical Codes 24Feather Signs 24Quinn’s House 25Building Permits 26

Tribute to Youth and to Each Our PartFor those of you who attended the General Membership Meeting on April 16, you probably wish you could hear it again or hear more. What a GREAT evening for outstanding, creative students to hear a message of congratulations and to experience a message from Anders and Jake Lewendal on how we as Americans can each help to make the economic recovery happen here and beyond. Students with an excellence in Interior Design or CAD Design of a home were honored for their very good and creative work. Congratulations again students!We too are all students in our craft whether our specialty is in architecture or banking, cabinetry or demolition, electrical or furnaces, grading or hustling ….. retirement or subbing, trimming or upgrading, visitor or worker, xylotomist or yogi or zincographer. We can all help in this recovery and remaking America great. Anders and Jake reminded us that how we purchase items. From our groceries or hardware, replacing an appliance or a vehicle; buying products which were grown, made or manufactured in the USA will make a major impact not only locally but nationally. All of us doing a little combines into a BIG improvement for us all.Anders and Jake proved you can build an ALL American Home, even though he had to go out of his way to get the bolts needed from Caterpillar Corp to keep it 100% American. You can find their growing list of suppliers at www.theallamericanhome.com along with their challenge to companies and individuals to increase their purchasing by just 5%. I encourage you to post this list in your business and home which will aid us in learning to buy more American products.Did you see the fabulous remodeling in the Tour of Remodeled Homes on April 21-22? Our remodelers and trades people do a fine job here in Lincoln and the surrounding areas. Our community is truly blessed to be able to tap into our industry which has such skill and creativity.Read the label, thank a student and keep learning.Remember to participate in the primary election and vote on May 15. The HBAL golf tournament is June 1 at the Highlands Golf Course. Even if you don’t golf, it’s a great opportunity to volunteer and spend the day with members.


Upcoming Events | REScheck/COMcheck Training

Calendar of Events

May 10Board of DirectorsHBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 10:30 a.m.

May 10HOMEPACHBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 9:45 a.m.

May 2Remodelers Council Lunch TMCO Tour • 701 S. 6th Street11:30 a.m. • $10 per person (includes lunch)

May 15 Primary Election

May 13-20

Spring Parade of HomesWeekdays: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Saturday & Sundays: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Guidebooks are available in all homes and online at www.HBAL.org.

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

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

the next General Membership Meeting is on us!

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

a third caller, the prize will not be awarded.

We didn’t have a third caller for the month of April! Don’t forget to call the HBAL office with the location of the frog

for your chance to win a free meal at the next General Membership Meeting!

May 28 HBAL Office closed for Memorial Day

June 1 Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Golf Tournament

Nebraska Energy Code REScheck/COMcheck Training

WorkshopsThe Nebraska Energy Office announces six no-cost training opportunities scheduled for May 1-10, 2012. These workshops will focus on the use of the REScheck and COMcheck evaluation tools to demonstrate compliance with the Nebraska Energy Code which is the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code. This opportunity is being made available as part of the Nebraska Energy Office’s continuing effort to assist local code officials, builders, architects, engineers and others in the implementation of the Code.

REScheck TrainingThese sessions will focus on the use of the REScheck software that simplifies energy code compliance by automating the trade-off calculations allowed in the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code. Participants will learn the proper approach to using the REScheck tool for evaluating the cost effectiveness of alternative energy product options and demonstrating home design compliance to local code officials.

May 1, 2012, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Omaha, Westside Community Conference Center

3534 South 108th Street

May 2, 2012, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Lincoln, Southeast Community College

301 South 68th Place

COMcheck Training These sessions will focus on the use of the COMcheck software to verify compliance with the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code with a flexible computer-based alternative to manual calculations.

May 8, 2012, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PMOmaha, Westside Community Conference Center

3534 South 108th Street

May 9, 2012, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PMLincoln, Southeast Community College

301 South 68th Place

Seating is LIMITED. LAPTOP COMPUTERS are REQUIRED. Participants will

need to provide a laptop computer (a maximum of two participants per computer) for their use during the training sessions.

Please download REScheck 4.4.3 (www.energycodes.gov/rescheck/download.stm) and

COMcheck 3.9.0 (www.energycodes.gov/comcheck/download.stm)

before these workshops.

To register for REScheck Training Workshop, send the following information to [email protected] and

[email protected].

• Date/city of workshop you are attending: • Name: • Location (street) address: • City & Zip Code: • Phone Number: • Email Address:


2012 LHBCF Benefit Golf Tournament

2012 Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Benefit Golf Tournament

Friday, June 1, 2012Highlands Golf Course - 5501 NW 12th Street

“Texas Scramble” - $60.00 per personFirst tee-off at 6:45 a.m. - Last tee-off at 4 p.m.

Golf RegistrationIf you are interested in a designated foursome, register all four players together. If not, you will be assigned to a team. This is a first-come, first-served event. Payment by May 1 is required to save your tee-time.

Player No. 1Name _____________________________________________________________________________

Company ___________________________________________________________________________

Player No. 2Name _____________________________________________________________________________

Company ___________________________________________________________________________

Player No. 3Name _____________________________________________________________________________

Company ___________________________________________________________________________

Player No. 4Name _____________________________________________________________________________

Company ___________________________________________________________________________

Enclosed is $ ___________________________ for __________________ players at $60 each.

Tee time range requested __________________We will do our best to set your tee-time as close to your choice as possible. Tee-times are arranged on a first-come first-served basis.

Payment must be received before May 1 in order to ensure a tee-time.Note: Make checks payable to Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation. You will be sent a postcard as a reminder of your tee time.

Highlands Golf CourseRegistration

The $60 registration fee includes green fees, cart, hot dogs all day, hamburgers and the fixin’s for lunch, and lots of prizes! Each person will receive drink tickets toward beverages. Additional drinks may be purchased (please assign a designated driver for your team).

Priority Tee-timeBy making a donation of $200 to the tournament, you will have the ability to choose your tee-time range on a priority basis. In order to take advantage of a priority tee-time, you must pledge your contribution by March 1 and pay by May 1, 2012. (This contribution is in addition to the entry fee.)

PrizesCorporate Hole Sponsors are being contacted. If you are interested in sponsoring a hole, contributing giveaways for the golfers, or volunteering your time to help…call the HBAL office (402-423-4225) for more details.

Hurry!This is a first-come, first-served event. So don’t delay, get your tee-time reserved.Fill out the form on the left and(make checks payable to Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation)Fax to Or mail to402-423-4251 Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C Lincoln, NE 68516If the tee-time you request is full, we will call you with other options.


Member News

Member NewsIn Sympathy

Our sympathy to Mike and Vicki Goings (Goings Homes, Inc.) on the death of Mike’s father, Dean Goings. He passed away on March 23.

Our sympathy to Sue and Jim Crawford (Precast Products & Landscape Village) and Shelly Simonson (Lincoln Federal Savings Bank) on the death of Sue’s mother and Shelly’s grandmother, Dolores Foreman. She passed away on March 25.

Our sympathy to the family of Jerry Johnson. Jerry was President of HBAL in 1986 and passed away on March 27. Jerry thought very highly of HBAL and even at this last fall’s Past President’ Dinner, he was sharing memories from the early years of HBAL, the Home & Garden Show, our current office when it was finished and other events. He will be missed greatly.

Nadine Condello / Lincoln Home Builders Care

Foundation Scholarship In the future, the funds donated by the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation to the SCC-Milford NAHB Student Chapter designated for student scholarships will be known as the Nadine Condello Scholarships.

In the 24 years Nadine served as Executive Officer of HBAL, the SCC Student Chapter has received over $55,200 to award 249 scholarships to our students. These funds are used for tuition reimbursement and attendance at the International Builders Show. In recent years, we have been able to receive National Housing Endowment IBS matching funds because of the donations from HBAL.

We feel very privileged to have had a strong relationship with the Home Builders Association of Lincoln over the years and hope to continue with this bond.

The three students who have received the 2012 Spring quarter scholarships are:

Andrew Buresh3rd quarter • Building Construction

Hometown: David City

Tyler Merry3rd quarter • Building Construction

Hometown: Hickman

Travis Rathjen3rd quarter • Building Construction

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Critical Water Bill to Prevent EPA Overreach | EPA Can’t Revoke Clean Water Act Permit

Senator Introduces Critical Water Bill to Prevent EPA Overreach

With strong NAHB backing, Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and 29 Senate cosponsors from across the country this week introduced S. 2245, The Preserve Waters of the United States Act. This much-needed bill aims to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from using a draft guidance to dramatically expand the scope of the Clean Water Act (CWA). The guidance in question would significantly broaden the definition of federal waters of the United States under the CWA. It would allow the EPA to go from regulating oceans and rivers to having jurisdiction over even the smallest bodies of water, including mudflats, prairie potholes and roadside ditches, as well as all wet areas that connect in any way to navigable waters. This proposal was first issued in May 2011 and sent in final form to the Office of Management and Budget last month. By issuing a guidance document as opposed to going through the more transparent rule-making process, EPA and the Army Corps are bypassing the necessary public outreach required under the Administrative Procedures Act and failing to fully consider the legal, economic and unforeseen consequences of their actions. This blatant regulatory overreach would lead to many more land development, road construction and residential projects requiring federal permits and would exacerbate permitting delays while increasing construction costs and hurting job creation, housing affordability and economic growth. With this in mind, NAHB strongly commends Sen. Barrasso for introducing this bill, and we are actively helping to build support for the legislation in Congress. NAHB members are urgently encouraged to help with this endeavor by calling your Senators and asking them to please cosponsor and support S. 2245.

More details are available in the March 30th Washington Update (http://nahbenews.com/nahbwash/issues/2012-03-30.html).

Court Rules EPA Can’t Revoke Clean Water Act Permit

In a case with significant ramifications for NAHB members, a federal court has ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency has no authority under the Clean Water Act to veto a dredge-and-fill permit after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued it. The case, Mingo Logan Coal Co. v. EPA, was the first instance in which EPA had attempted a retroactive veto of a previously issued Section 404 permit, which is the same type of permit that home builders/developers obtain to fill wetlands. These permits take significant time and resources to obtain, are generally good for five years, and require the permittee to mitigate any environmental damage that is caused. So when the EPA “withdrew” the permit even though the permittee was in full compliance, the economic hit was significant. Another reason for concern was that, if the EPA could revoke this kind of permit for no reason, the lack of certainty about whether a project could be completed would dramatically impact the permittee’s ability to secure financing.

EPA claimed that Section 404(c) of the Clean Water Act gave the agency authority to invalidate a Section 404 permit whenever EPA concludes it should do so to protect water quality under the Act. Recognizing the potential for this unprecedented action to dramatically increase permitting costs, project delays and uncertainties, NAHB joined with ten other trade associations to file an amicus brief supporting Mingo Logan. Our brief, which included a technical report detailing the potential economic impacts resulting from EPA’s retroactive revocation of Section 404 permits, was successfully docketed with the Court despite EPA’s attempts to exclude “friends of the court” from participating in the case or providing extra record materials. NAHB’s efforts were rewarded when the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a summary judgment blocking EPA’s action on March 23.

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Spring Parade of Homes

MEADOW VIEW1. 3435 SW 77th Street

MK Builders, Inc.

HUB HALL HEIGHTS2. 1633 NW 45th Street

Stonybrook Homes, Inc.

BARON’S RIDGE3. 5130 NW Pemberly Lane

Don Johnson Homes, Inc.

CHARLESTON HEIGHTS4. 1030 Humphrey Avenue

Lewis Homes

STONE BRIDGE CREEK5. 1615 Blanca Drive

Vistar Homes, Inc.

PINECREST6. 5200 N. 10th Street

CASEYCO, Inc.

REGALTON7. 2314 Northline Court

Regal Building Systems, Inc.

NORTHBANK PRESERVE8. 7420 N. 51st Street

Timber Ridge Homes

VIEW POINTE NORTH9. 12510 Emmawalter Road

MK Builders, Inc.

PRAIRIE VILLAGE NORTH10. 3125 N. 90th Street

Prairie Home Builders, Inc.

11. 8849 Blacksmith CourtPrairie Home Builders, Inc.

PRAIRIE VILLAGE12. 2963 N. 90th Street

Prairie Home Builders, Inc.

CEDAR COVE13. 2356 Cedar Cove Road

Cameron Townhomes

WATERFORD ESTATES14. 1441 N. 95th Street

Bugbee Homes

15. 1424 N. 95th StreetMK Builders, Inc.

16. 1414 N. 95th StreetGreat Plains Custom Homes, LLC

May 13-20, 2012Hours: Weeknights: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

& Weekends: 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

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17. 1401 N. 95th StreetOld City Homes, Inc.

18. 1120 N. 96th StreetRybak Homes, LLC

SOUTHSHORE TOWNHOMES at WATERFORD ESTATES19. 10040 Edgewater Lane

South Shore Builders

ACREAGE - ELMWOOD, NE20. 3218 310th Street

Neighbors Family Homes, Inc.

HAMANN MEADOWS21. 7559 Crystal Court

Cameron Townhomes

ARTISAN MEADOWS22. 6307 Artisan Way

New Traditions Custom Homes

EDENTON WOODS23. 6540 & 6550 Ashbrook Drive

CASEYCO, Inc.

PINE LAKE24. 8033 Northshore Drive

Vitruvian Homes

BOULDER RUN25. 8529 Remi Court

Lewis Homes

26. 6268 S. 85th CourtGoings Homes, LLC

RAVENWOOD27. 9321 Ravenwood Lane

Schultz Construction

HERITAGE LAKES28. 9620 Koi Rock Drive

Rybak Homes, LLC

29. 9625 Koi Rock DriveMedallion Custom Homes, Inc.

HIDDEN VALLEY ESTATES30. 7500 Hidden Valley Drive

Schwinn Homes, LLC

BENNET RIDGE - BENNET, NE31. 155 Adams Street

Cherry Hill Construction, Inc.

GRAND TERRACE32. 7700 S. 81st Street

Lewis Homes

33. 8001 Bellagio DrivePrairie Home Builders, Inc.

YANKEE HILL TOWNHOMES34. 8534 Ridge Hollow Drive

Cameron Townhomes

THE WOODLANDS at YANKEE HILL35. 9042 S. 74th Street

Prairie Gold Homes

36. 7377 Yankee Woods DriveSignature Homes, LLC

37. 8951 S. 72nd StreetThird Generation Builder

WINDMILL RIDGE ESTATES38. 9200 S. 71st Street

Lewis Homes

39. 9257 Fairbanks CourtTimber Ridge Homes

40. 9233 Fairbanks CourtHausmann & Sons Construction

VANDERSLICE41. 6900 Vanderslice Circle

MK Builders, Inc.

VILLAGE MEADOWS42. 8300 S. 62nd Street

Buhr Homes, Inc.

43. 8225 S. 62nd StreetAspen Builders, Inc.

GRAINGER HEIGHTS44. 3772 Pablo Lane

Craig Bauer Construction Co.

WILDERNESS RIDGE45. 2211 Stone Creek Loop N.

Adams Custom Homes

WILDERNESS HILLS46. 9411 S. 29th Street

Smetter Custom Homes

47. 2947 Ridgegate DriveSmetter Custom Homes

48. 2931 Ridgegate DriveCustom Design Homes, Inc.

WHITETAIL RIDGE49. 2645 Kranter Place

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American Electronics, Inc.Aspen Builders, Inc.Black Hills Energy

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Briggs, Inc. of LincolnBuilders Achieving Excellence, Inc.

Cameron Townhomes, LLCCattle National Bank & Trust Co.

Christo Design Build, Inc.Cornhusker BankEric’s Electric, Inc.

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Fulton Construction, Inc.Great Western Bank

HS BankHartland HomesHeritage Lakes

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HomeServices Lending, LLCJensen Well Co.

Krueger DevelopmentLiberty First Credit UnionLincoln Electric System

Lincoln Federal Savings BankLincoln Title

Manzitto Bros. Residential & Commercial Construction Millard Lumber, Inc.

Moser Well Drilling & Service, Inc.Mutual of Omaha Bank

NEBCO Realty Group/Fallbrook Sales & DevelopmentNebraska Bank of Commerce

Nebraska Green Build CouncilNebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA)

Nebraska Title Co.New Ventures, Inc.

Pinnacle BankPrairie Gold Housing, Inc.

Pride HomesR&T Poured Walls

Realtors Association of LincolnRegal Building Systems, Inc. South Shore Builders, LLC

Two Men And A TruckUnion Bank & Trust Co.Union Title Company

Vitruvian HomesWells Fargo Home Mortgage

West Gate BankWilderness Construction, Inc.

Wolfe Electric Co., Inc.Woods Bros. Realty

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Habitat for Humanity Builds Futures and Birdhouses!

Habitat for Humanity Builds Futures And Birdhouses! The Spring Parade of Homes will provide another opportunity for the public to view Habitat for Humanity’s Creature Comforts project. The project consists of various birdhouses built by Habitat’s construction volunteers. The birdhouses were then decorated and signed by individuals and groups of local volunteers, a handful of local celebrities and several community leaders. Habitat for Humanity felt this would be an easy opportunity for them to unleash their creativity for a great cause.

The birdhouses were all made of recycled or leftover wood materials and were ready for paint application and any other embellishments the volunteers wished to add. These decorative, signed birdhouses are now being used throughout the year to bring awareness to the Creature Comforts we all deserve.

The birdhouse’s first landing was the Nebraska Builders Home and Garden Show in February. They were scattered throughout the Show and displayed in the booths of home builders and other vendors, as well as in the Habitat for Humanity booth where they were used as donation containers. They will continue to migrate around the city for a few more months--landing and being displayed in several different venues--then they’ll be sold via silent auction at an event Habitat for Humanity is planning for later in the year.

We have birdhouses signed by Husker staff and coaches, and many more decorated and signed by notable community and city leaders, radio personalities and other VIPs.

The birdhouses are now preparing to migrate to their next destination: the Spring Parade of Homes! Come out and see how many you can find! You can find a list of Parade Homes on the HBAL website at www.hbal.org/public/poh.

Sponsor the ProjectYou too can get involved! Habitat is asking for help from behind the scenes with an individual donation or show the community your support of Habitat for Humanity through project sponsorship.

To learn more about the Creature Comforts project and how you can participate, visit www.lincolnhabitat.org/bird_houses.

Our community desperately needs more affordable housing for families in need. We’re hoping for a lot of participation and help from our community partners for this Creature Comforts project.

Home Tweet HomeDesigner: Great Western Bank

JailbirdDesigner: Tom Casady, Lincoln’s Public Safety Director

Git-R-DoneDesigner: Larry the Cable Guy

The Write HouseDesigner: Marilyn Moore, Associate Superintendent for Instruction at LPS

NebraskaDesigner: Sally Ganem, First Lady of Nebraska


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From the Board of DirectorsThe HBAL Board of Directors met April 12, 2012 for their regular monthly meeting. Updates from many of our Councils and Committees were given, but noted here is information shared by Greg Schwinn regarding the NSHBA. The NAHB petition has been sent and acknowledged with a conference call for discussion and better understanding. The HBAL and the MOBA have proposed a revised set of Bylaws to the NSHBA in an attempt to continue to work with all local HBA’s in Nebraska. The primary focus of these Bylaws is to have equal representation of the NSHBA membership and an efficient and streamlined Board of Directors.

Senator Mike Johann’s office invited Mike Benker to attend a round table discussion regarding President Obama’s Health Care Program. This meeting was held in Omaha on March 30 with attendees from two other HBAL member companies as well. Senator Johanns expressed concerns and needs for Health Care reform, but felt strongly the current program under review by the U.S. Supreme Court was not the solution.

Dan Klein, Sr., Greg Shinaut and Mike Benker met with Mayor Beutler on April 12 prior to the Board of Directors meeting to request clarification of where the information collected by the various “sustainability and green team” task forces and committees was going. Although the importance of growing Lincoln in a sustainable manner is important to all its citizens, the concern may lie in the path or process we take to maintain

or achieve these standards. The costs, definitions, process and flexibility of the citizens to be able to make choices are concerns to address. A response from the Mayor’s office is expected in the next few days.

Tour of Remodeled HomesWhat a beautiful weekend for the 23rd Annual Tour of Remodeled Homes sponsored by the Remodelers Council of Lincoln. There were 18 entries open for the public to view Saturday and Sunday, April 21-22. If you haven’t attended this event in the past, it may be something to watch for next year in mid-April. The reports from entrants mentioned high traffic, attendees interested in projects and overall excitement for the event. What better way to show off your craftsmanship than to have hundreds of prospective clients come to visit you during the Tour of Remodeled Homes.

Spring Parade of Homes – May 13-20With the Spring Parade of Homes right around the corner, it’s a great time to look at not only the design trends taking place in new housing, but demographics as well.

Who Lives in New Housing?April was New Homes Month, so we thought we would take a look at the demographic data from the most recent edition of the American Housing Survey (AHS) to see who lives in newly constructed homes. The AHS defines new construction as housing units no more than four years of age.

Typically, larger households are relatively more likely to live in new homes. This finding complements previous NAHB analysis that examined home size and geography.

The Household Size graph on the opposite page reports the percentages of various types of housing (owner-occupied, renter-occupied and newly constructed, both owner and rental) with respect to the number of people who reside in each. For example, the first black bar shows that about 22% of owner-occupied homes contain one person, while the second black bar notes that 36% of owner-occupied homes contain two people.

It is clear that renters are most likely to be one person households. Similarly, two-person households are the most common type for homeowners. The two-person household is also the most common form for new construction, with 33% of newly constructed homes holding two-person households.

On a relative basis, a greater share of new construction houses three persons or more compared to homes of homeowners or renters. This can be seen by noting that the green bars in the Household Size chart are higher than the black and white bars for households with 3 or more people. In fact, 47% of all new construction houses three or more people.

Why?

The short answer is that new construction is more likely to house children than other types of housing on a unit-by-unit basis. As can be seen on the Number of Children graph, new construction has the largest shares of homes for all counts of children. Specifically, 44% of newly constructed units house children. Only 35% of rental units and 34% of owner-occupied



units house children.

And this in turn helps explain the age distribution of people who live in new homes. The AHS data indicate large relative shares for new housing with respect to households headed by people aged 30 to 44. And, it is worth noting, this is the age segment for whom, as a share of household income, the mortgage interest deduction offers the largest benefits. It is also prime parenting years. Renting households tend to be younger and owner-occupiers as a class tend to be older.

Overall, 78% of heads of households who live in new construction are aged 54 or younger, compared to 56% for all owner-occupied housing. However, these statistics may change in the coming years as more 50+ new housing construction gains strength.

For the latest housing/economic news and analysis, visit the Eye on Housing blog at http://eyeonhousing.wordpress.com.

Senator Johanns on Board with Bill Aimed at Curbing EPA

Overreach Previously, we told you about a newly introduced bill in the U.S. Senate that is of crucial significance to NAHB members, and asked for your help in building support for this legislation in Congress. S. 2245, the Preserve Waters of the United States Act, was introduced by Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and 29 Senate cosponsors with strong NAHB backing. The legislation aims to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from using a draft guidance to dramatically expand the scope of the Clean Water Act (CWA) by broadening the definition of federal waters of the United States to include even the smallest bodies of water, including mudflats, prairie potholes and roadside ditches, as well as all wet areas that connect in any way to navigable waters. By issuing a guidance document as opposed to going through the more transparent rule-making process, EPA and the Army Corps are bypassing the necessary public outreach required under the Administrative Procedures Act and failing to fully consider the legal, economic and unforeseen consequences of their actions. This blatant regulatory overreach would lead to many more land development, road construction and residential projects requiring federal permits and would exacerbate permitting delays while increasing construction costs and hurting job creation, housing affordability and economic growth. As a result, NAHB is leading the charge to find additional cosponsors for Sen. Barrasso’s bill and to expand support for that legislation in both the House and Senate.

Save the Date!

2013 Nebraska Builder Home & Garden Show

February 7-10, 2013Lancaster Event Center

Watch the mail this summer for your exhibitor contract!


Tribute to Youth

Tribute to YouthApril 16th, 2012

Dan Klein, Sr., presents Interior Design winners with certificates and a cash prize. Pictured (top left) are Dan Klein Sr., Mary Hillis, Kim Pramberg, and Jessica Svehla.

Iowa Western Community CollegeSoutheast Community College-Milford University of Nebraska

NAHB Student Chapters


Tribute to Youth

Residential Design winners are awarded with certificates and a cash prize. Pictured (left) are Josh Gawrick, Dan Klein, Sr., and Royce Wilson. Not pictured is Jakob Works.

High School Residential & Interior Design Contest

Interior DesignFirst Place, $100

Mary HillisLincoln East High School

Second Place, $75 Kim Pramberg

Lincoln East High SchoolThird Place, $50 Jessica Svehla

Lincoln East High School

Residential DesignFirst Place, $100

Jakob WorksLincoln East High School

Second Place, $75Royce Wilson

Lincoln East High SchoolThird Place, $50

Josh GawrickLincoln East High School

2011 Scholarship WinnersHBAL Scholarship • $750

Hunter Wergin, Milford High School, received a $750 HBAL Scholarship. Hunter participates in football, basketball, golf, FFA, Key Club, National Honor Society, Student Council, Choir, Show Choir, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and also enjoys Dirt Track Racing and Water Sports. Hunter plans to major in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Technology at SCC-Milford and become employed by a HVAC Company in the Lincoln area.

Remodelers Council Scholarship • $750Bryce Miller, Pius X High School, received a $750 Remodelers Council Scholarship. Bryce participates in wrestling, football, track, bible school, helps coach the Pius X wrestling club and also enjoys club wrestling and dodge ball at Pius X High School. Bryce plans to major in Construction Management at UNL and work for an area construction company upon graduation.


All-American Challenge

All-American ChallengeAt HBAL’s annual Tribute to Youth event, Anders and Jake Lewendal of Bozeman, MT, spoke about their experience building a home made entirely of products made in America. They are spreading the word and challenging companies to reallocate just 5% of their spending to US-made products. In turn, these companies will help grow our GDP and create American jobs.

Are You Up for the Challenge?HBAL would like to honor our builders and

remodelers who primarily use products made in America. The next issue of the Lincoln Business Builder will include a checklist of products to be submitted to the HBAL office by the end of the

year. Those companies meeting the requirements will be honored at the annual Installation and

Awards Banquet in January 2013.

The Lewendal’s have published an extensive list of suppliers which is available at

www.theallamericanhome.com/the-list.

Anders and Jake Lewendal, builders of the All-American Home, awarded three lucky attendees with Craftsman

shovels (which are made in America!) Pictured are Jake Lewendal, Travis Rathjen (SCC-Milford), Joette Kapke

(Remodel Solutions), Josh Gawrick (Residential Design Winner) and Anders Lewendal.

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About Beat 2011For each membership gained in 2012, HBAL will received $75 from NAHB. That means we need to recruit AND retain members! The use of the money earned from this program will reward our recruiters although the manner is yet to be determined. Just know that the more we earn, the bigger the prizes

and/or party!

Net Gain in Members Potential Earnings 10 = $750 20 = $1500 30 = $2250 40 = $3000 50 = $3750

All HBAs are categorized into one of seven groups based on the number of members they had at the end of 2011. There will be two winners selected each month (one HBA and one Spike) based on

their percentage increase in membership (HBA) or on the number of new members recruited (Spike). Each month, the winners from each category will

be entered into a drawing to receive an Apple iPad. Non-winners will be entered into a end of

year drawing for a $500 American Express gift card.

March WinnersGroup 1: Greater Houston Builders AssocationGroup 2: Home Builders Association of Fargo-

MoorheadGroup 3: Home Builders Association

Mississippi CoastGroup 4: Greater Manchester/Nashua Home

Builders and Remodelers AssociationGroup 5: Home Builders Association of North

MississippiGroup 6: Southern New Hampshire Home

Builders and Remodelers AssociationGroup 7: Caldwell County Home Builders

Association

Did you see HBAL’s name on there? Unfortunately, it’s because we didn’t win in our

category. We need your help to make the list next month! And if that isn’t enough incentive,

May is Double Spike Month!So get out your contact list and see who isn’t benefiting from an HBAL membership. The

HBAL Staff are here to help, so if you need a membership packet sent to a potential member,

just give us a call at 402-423-4225 or email Jennie at [email protected].

May is Double Spike Month! Spikes can earn twice the credits

for new members recruited.


NAHB’s Webinar Wednesdays

NAHB’s Webinar WednesdaysMay is in bloom with a full schedule of webinars on big topics like appraisals,

the remodeling market, labor issues and more! Join us for an hour a week and you’ll be more informed!

Remodeling Market OutlookMay 9, 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET

Economics and Research SeriesIn this session you will learn if remodeling conditions have gotten better or worse since last quarter and this time last year. NAHB economist, Dave Crowe and Kermit Baker,

Project Director of the Remodeling Futures and Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing will provide an up-to-date analysis

of economic conditions impacting the housing industry, with an emphasis on remodeling. They will share their

perspectives on the current state of the remodeling industry and examine data from the most recent NAHB Remodeling Market Index, a survey which measures the strength of the

residential remodeling industry.Presented by NAHB Remodelers

• • • • •

Builders’ Guide to AppraisalsMay 16, 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET

Housing Policy and Finance seriesMajor changes have occurred in appraisal standards and

practices in the wake of housing and financial market turmoil. These shifts present major challenges to home

builders in financing and selling their homes. A panel of home builder and appraisal practitioners will inform builders

on the new appraisal rules and provide advice on what builders can do to improve the accuracy of home valuations.

Presented by NAHB Housing and Finance

Top Twelve Must Haves in Your 2012 Apartment Project

May 23, 2:00-3:00 p.m. ETDesign and Technology series

Come to this session and learn about the top twelve must-have gems to include in your new apartment project. A leading multifamily architect will feature innovative

products, technology and unity/amenity layouts that are being used in today’s smaller unit. In addition, a developer will discuss the financial implications of these new design

elements and the impact on leasing.Presented by NAHB Multifamily

• • • • •

Recent Efforts by Government Agencies to Fight Employee Misclassification

May 30, 2:00-3:00 p.m. ETBusiness Improvement series

Determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor may be a difficult test of federal and state laws. Recently, the Department of Labor, the Internal

Revenue Service and certain state agencies have stepped up investigation and enforcement of labor rules concerning the

use of independent contractor status. This webinar will review the rules concerning contractor status to help you to determine

whether your business is correctly applying the law.Presented by NAHB Housing Policy

Webinar RewindsTo view a list of past webinars, please visit

www.NAHB.org/webinardownload.

The Source for Quick CE’sIf you hold an NAHB professional

designation, each webinar counts for one hour of continuing education credit.

Need Assistance?Not sure how to access this information

online? Do you need access to the internet to view these webinars? Just call HBAL

and let us know. We’re happy to walk you through the process or let you view the

webinars at our office.

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

With your membership you are assigned an NAHB PIN which can be found above your name in the HBAL Directory. (If you don’t find one, call the HBAL office at 402-423-4225 and we’ll let you know what it is.)

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

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

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


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

402-423-4225 to renew your membership TODAY!

Gerlach Carpentry

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Renewals | Cancellations | Directory Changes

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Phone:402-466-8587•Fax:402-466-0594

Directory Changes• Bill Newstrom, Home Real Estate, is no longer

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• New website for Block and Beam, Inc. is www.blockandbeaminc.com.

• New website for Third Generation Builder is www.thirdgenerationbuilder.com.

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(Please allow 60 days for names to appear on this list.)A & D Auto Truck Service, 31 years

Athey Painting, Inc., 39 years

Bill’s Heating & Air Conditioning, 24 years

Campbell’s Kitchen Cabinets, Inc., 23 years

Craig Bauer Construction Co., 9 years

Design Associates, 2 years

Drywall Supply, Inc., 18 years

DWS, Inc., 3 years

Eletech, Inc., 8 years

Factory Direct Appliance, 7 years

First Choice Rolloffs, 3 years

GoodeGuy Construction, Inc., 15 years

Home Solutions of Nebraska, 2 years

Infinity Excavating, 3 years

Ironwood Builders, 5 years

Judson Irrigation, 3 years

Kurt Virgil Excavating, 3 years

Lincoln Glass, Inc., 28 years

Lincoln Laminating, Inc., 44 years

Nickell Construction, 3 years

Schrock Innovations, 1 year

Sherwin-Williams Co., 9 years

Shine-a-Blind Nebraska, Inc., 3 years

Signature Homes, LLC, 3 years

Star City Concrete Construction Co., 5 years

Sticks & Stones Hardscapes, Inc., 6 years

Stonebrook Roofing, Inc., 6 years

Union Agency, Inc., 3 years

Walton Construction, Inc., 6 years

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, 21 years

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Under Construction: HBAL to Help Build New Exhibit at Lincoln Children’s Museum

Proposed Plan

HBAL is excited to partner with the Lincoln Children’s Museum in creating their newest exhibit to

open on May 30, 2012.

If you or your employees are interested in sharing the talents you’ve been given, let us know!

Yes! I would love to volunteer

Name: Company:

Phone: Email:

More details will be shared as information becomes available, so stay tuned!


Free Day for HBAL Members at the Children’s Museum

Thank You Home Builders Association of Lincoln members!In appreciation of your support, all HBAL employees and their immediate family will receive complimentary admission to Lincoln Children’s Museum on Saturday, June 9.

Saturday, June 9, 2012 is FREE DAY for members & immediate family members of

Lincoln Children’s Museum Summer Hours:Monday 9:30 am - 5:00 pmTuesday 9:30 am - 5:00 pmWednesday 9:30 am - 5:00 pmThursday 9:30 am - 7:30 pmFriday 9:30 am - 5:00 pmSaturday 9:30 am - 5:00 pmSunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Special Museum Store discount for employees of Home Builders Association of Lincoln

10% Off Purchases!No other discounts apply. Valid June 9, 2012.

How it Works• As an HBAL member, you, your spouse and immediate family (dependent

children under age 18) will receive complimentary regular admission to the Museum on June 9, 2012.

• If you are a grandparent, your spouse and grandchildren (under age 18) will receive complimentary regular admission.

• Grown children of HBAL members are welcome to enter the Museum at the regular admission price.

• Please be sure to check in at the Welcome Desk and let our Discovery Team staff know you are a HBAL member or family member to receive your free admission!

Where to ParkParking is available at the University Square Parking Garage located at 14th and P Streets. First hour of parking is free and only $1 per additional hour.

Coming this summer...

UNDERCONSTRUCTION

A new exhibit in the Discovery Gallery!

A dinner & free music series for the entire family! June 7, 14, 21 28 & July 12 & 19 Pizza at 5 p.m. & concert at 6 p.m.


Green Plumbing and Mechanical Codes | Feather Signs

Lincoln, Neb. (March 29, 2012) – The city of Lincoln, Neb., has formally adopted the 2010 IAPMO Green Plumbing and Mechanical Code Supplement (GPMCS), enhancing the Nebraska capital’s protection under the Uniform Plumbing Code® (UPC) with additional provisions toward increased water conservation and energy efficiency.

The Lincoln City Council voted 7-0 to amend the UPC by adopting the GPMCS as reference material.

“The Green Plumbing and Mechanical Supplement is a vital document to provide guidance for sustainability, not only locally and nationally, but worldwide,” said Lincoln Chief Plumbing Inspector Bob Siemsen.

The IAPMO GPMCS serves as a complement to any adopted plumbing and mechanical code, smoothly bridging the previously troublesome gap between existing codes and established green building programs. Where code language and green building concepts lack cohesion, the GPMCS creates harmony by addressing such areas as alternate water sources, high‐efficiency plumbing products, conservation of hot water and training/education.

The GPMCS was developed as a tool to be used as an overlay to any plumbing code. It provides code officials with comprehensive and progressive enforceable green code provisions that help eliminate base line code barriers and provide the critical information needed to assure that the sustainable construction practices being incentivized by green rating programs such as USGBC’s LEED and Green Building Initiative’s Green Globes are safe and reliable.

With the addition of the GPMCS, Lincoln’s plumbing code will

contain energy and water conservation measures, efficient hot water system design criteria and provisions addressing the safe design, installation and maintenance of alternate water source systems, including harvested rainwater, gray water and reclaimed water for commercial and residential buildings.

In December 2011, IAPMO’s Green Technical Committee (GTC) completed its work on an updated second edition of the GPMCS that will be released soon. New or revised provisions will include:

• Reduces the maximum flush volume for non‐residential from 1.6 gpf to 1.28 gpf.

• Reduces the maximum flow rate for kitchen faucets from 2.2 gpm to 1.8 gpm and for pre‐rinse spray valves from 1.6 gpm to 1.3 gpm

• Limits the use of hot water recirculation pumps to a building’s hours of operation to prevent energy waste

• Minimum water quality standards added for non-potable and potable rainwater catchment systems

• Expands and clarifies provisions allowing gray water, black water, rainwater, storm water, dry weather runoff, swimming pool backwash, condensate, cooling tower blow down, foundation drainage, and commercial kitchen appliance water discharge to be captured, treated and reused for toilet and urinal flushing, irrigation and other approved uses

• All new requirements for landscape irrigation system

For more information on IAPMO’s Green Supplement, direct your Web browser to http://www.iapmo.org/Pages/IAPMO_Green.aspx.

Lincoln, Neb., Adopts IAPMO Green Plumbing and Mechanical Code Supplement

As you may have noticed, “Feather Signs” are fluttering in Lincoln’s wind in increasing numbers. These signs primarily are used on a temporary basis to draw attention to a business. They often are purchased over the Internet and can be customized for the specific business purpose.

As you may not know, these signs are illegal in the City of Lincoln. About a year ago, the City notified licensed local sign companies of this fact; they agreed not to sell this type of sign. Obviously, however, this does not prevent those who wish to display the signs from purchasing them over the Internet.

LMC §27.69.030 sets forth a number of requirements for signs generally in the City of Lincoln. Two of the provisions that apply to feather signs are as follows:

(a) (4) Every sign shall be permanently attached to the ground, or to a building or structure which is permanently attached to the ground, except for mobile signs and temporary signs as provided in this chapter and in Title 22 of the Lincoln Municipal Code.

(a) (10) No sign shall move, rotate, revolve, or simulate animation by means of spinning, fluttering, or reflective devices or lighting, except a sign may rotate or revolve at a rate not to exceed six revolutions per minute.

Building and Safety inspectors have started talking with commercial property owners/managers about their feather signs, informing them of the illegal nature of the feather signs, and requesting they remove the signs. It is their intention over the next three to four weeks to visit enough sites where these signs are being displayed to get the word out that these signs are not permitted.

Does Your Business Use Feather Signs?


Quinn’s House

The house is coming along! If you are interested in assisting in this project, please contact

Greg Shinaut at 402-437-1717. To read more about Quinn, go

to quinnotte.blogspot.com

Quinn’s House

Greg ShinautSkyline Homes, Inc. / Ken Inness

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

Home Builders Association of LincolnSigns Now / John Hoppe Jr. – Yard sign / Mike Benker, Kayla Harrison &

Jennie KorthIrons Grading, Inc. / Bruce Irons – Basement excavation

The Frontier Group / Tom Harrison & Jeff Funk – FoundationG.E. Peterson, Inc. – Footing excavation

K.C. Pumping – Foundation pumpingBeatrice Concrete – Foundation concrete

Carrol Distributing – Foundation wall suppliesDrake Williams – Rebar

Goetz Waterproofing – Basement waterproofingCrawford Plumbing / Pat Crawford – Plumbing labor

HUB / Youth Build – Framing laborLincoln Winnelson Co. – Plumbing supplies

Briggs, Inc. of Lincoln / Jenny Samek – Plumbing suppliesFerguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery / Molly Johnson – Plumbing

suppliesWellmann Plumbing, Inc. / Robb Mueller – Water service material

Shelter Distribution / Jeremy Hinze – Roofing materialHarrison Roofing / John Harrison – Foundation & Roofing labor

Darin Shinaut – Framing & Roofing laborComfort Techs, Inc. / John Adcock, Jory Heiss, Zach Kremer – Heating &

Air material / labor84 Lumber / Rod Brown – Framing materialMillard Lumber / Jeff Taake – Deck material

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

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

SCC-Milford / Building Construction student chapter - Deck laborCustom Countertops / Rich Oliver

Black Hills Energy / Ruth Hietbrink – Water HeaterPride Homes / Matt Kleinschmit – Onyx products

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

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

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

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

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

Randi & Joshua Larsen – Cash donationCasey & Sara Fahrnbruch/Rob & Mandy Mizerski – Cash donation

Dallas Whitford – Cash donationRudy Kalama – Stone mason

Reimers Kaufman – Stone materialDrywall Supply Inc. – Drywall material

Illuminations Lighting / Lois Pfundt – Lighting materialsKatie Halperin / Nebraska Home Sales – sold the Otte’s existing home at

a discounted rateSaint Paul Church Members – Cash donation

Consolidated Kitchens & Fireplaces / Gary Johnson – Kitchen cabinetsCornhusker State Industries – Laundry room cabinets

Chloe Fitzgibbon – Cash donation Block & Beam Construction – Cash donation

Tom Guild – Cash donationJanet Stamper – Cash donation

Precast Products / Jim & Sue Crawford – Address PlaqueJackie Daniels – Drywall hanger

Eric & Karen Krull – Cash donationJon & Lynne Fritz – Cash donation

Ron & Marilyn Eberspacher – Cash donationEvans, Lipka and Associates – Cash donation

Mary Kahm – Cash donationVantage Pointe Homes / Marji McKibben – Blue prints

Fulton Construction / Steve Fulton, Jason Mommes, Ryan Leu & Eric Lienbendorfer – Trim Carpenters

D&R Construction / Dee Wiles and Rex Nelson – Trim CarpentersSiemk Carpentry / Jim Simeck – Trim Carpenter

Consolidated Kitchens / Gary Johnson – Kitchen and bath cabinetsPrairie Gold Homes – Laundry cabinets

Access Elevator – Greg AnglimHome Access Solutions / Bev Van Phillips – Overhead track system

A-1 Floors / Jack Rice – Vinyl floorsRemodel Solutions / Joette Kapke – Tile

The Cleaning Ladies / Jo Sterling – Final house cleaningRaynor Doors of NE / Gene Hiatt & Ron Fricke – Garage doors

Factory Direct Appliance / Tom HegartySherwin Williams CO / Luther Heckman – Interior paint

Diamond Vogel Paint /Ryan Rockel – Exterior paintChristo Design Build / Jim & Vicki Christo – Retaining wall labor and

grading Eagle Nursery / Tom Scharfen – Landscaping

EMO Flooring / Bill Richter – Wood floor supplierOutdoor Solutions / John Hendricks – Retaining wall boulders

Volunteers / Contributions

Quinn’s House will be open during the Spring Parade of Homes!

See the Parade of Homes Guidebook online at www.HBAL.org/public/poh for

directions and more information.


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SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH MF SF TH MFJan. 98 8 4 74 8 5 54 21 0 72 14 0 40 8 4 35 19 6 11 14 0 24 7 2 22 0 4 27 4 0Feb. 103 33 2 73 9 24 66 10 4 58 20 2 35 4 12 22 0 4 29 2 3 32 18 60 26 0 20 31 13 144March 136 24 90 137 18 20 92 11 4 82 17 16 59 40 112 41 28 2 30 14 2 42 6 8 42 10 180 47 24 36

YTD 337 65 96 284 35 49 212 42 8 212 51 18 134 52 128 98 47 12 70 30 5 98 31 70 90 10 204 105 41 180

2012

Building PermitsCity of Lincoln - 10 -Year Table

SF=detached single family - TH=townhouses - MF=multi-family (including duplexes)201120102008 2009200720062004 20052003

# Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # CostJan. 19 333,000 7 87,400 9 1,364,460 2 52,000 6 152,980 3 80,100 2 43,500Feb. 13 426,676 4 314,300 9 141,600 5 125,240 3 99,500 7 178,700 5 107,786March 34 613,750 33 1,283,155 36 589,154 10 206,900 11 317,000 18 452,005 10 691,458Total 66 1,373,426 44 1,684,855 54 2,095,214 17 384,140 20 569,480 28 710,805 17 842,744Avg. Cost

2012

49,573

Remodeling Permits: AdditionsCity of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 7 Year Table

22,596

2006 2007 2009

38,292

2008

38,80020,809

2010

28,474

2011

25,386

# Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # CostJan. 89 1,007,372 88 1,163,863 81 907,619 71 784,232 57 502,454 69 988,395 81 804,484Feb. 87 967,125 78 909,207 76 947,505 76 706,588 69 600,743 79 893,584 69 565,929March 100 1,147,674 107 1,280,089 89 800,412 72 946,927 125 1,229,150 104 900,086 96 1,055,957Total 276 3,122,171 273 3,353,159 246 2,655,536 219 2,437,747 251 2,332,347 252 2,782,065 246 2,426,370Avg. Cost

Remodeling Permits: AlterationsCity of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 7 Year Table

11,13112,28311,312 10,795

2006 2007 20092008

9,292

2011

11,040 9,863

20122010


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Lincoln Business Builder (May 2012)