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Hello Gabriel Builders
BuildPerks News - The Carolinas March/April 2016 Loyalty Rewarded www.buildperks.com Hello GBS Hello Sponsor Spotlight Gabriel Builders Builder Spotlight BuildPerks is a Proud Member of: BuildPerks 401 N. 3rd St., Suite 240 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Permit Number 6691 TWIN CITIES, MN Refer a Sponsor Contest Take a look at who is on the leader board for the Grand Destination Giveaway! There are many ‘Perks’ for Sponsor referrals. Someone might win a trip for 2 on BuildPerks first Grand Destination trip. Be sure to check out the contest rules and the contest standings below: Eddie Yandle, Executive Construction (Columbia) 1.5 John Covert, Covert Homes (Columbia) 1 Skip Brewer, Walnut Cove Builders (Asheville) 1 Michael Dey, Greenville HBA (Greenville) 1 Clint Galloway, Galloway Family Homes (Charleston & Columbia) .5 Not on the list? There is still time. Prizes Do you know a quality supplier that is a good candidate Sponsor? to become a $500 Bass Pro Shop Gift Card /10,000 PerkPoints. Refer a supplier to become a Sponsor and you choose between a $500 Bass Pro Shop gift card or 10,000 PerkPoints. There is NO maximum!! $500 10,000 PerkPoints Grand Destination Giveaway. The individual with the most Sponsor referrals (minimum of 8 Sponsor referrals) by August 1, 2016 will win their choice of: ’ first Grand Destination. • A Trip for 2 on The Grand Destination is an All-Inclusive First-Class Vacation, to locations such as Los Cabos, Bavaria, Costa Rica, Caribbean Cruise & Hawaii; OR • An additional 100,000 PerkPoints! Grand Destination Trip for 2 To Refer a Supplier • To Refer a Supplier, contact Barry Cassell at [email protected] or 216-346-3001 or Connie Burney at [email protected] or 678-776-1459 with the company name and category. Official Contest Rules • New Sponsor Agreements must be received by no later than August 1, 2016. • The Sponsor must provide your name as reference on the agreement signed with • In the event of a tie, the winner will be selected and validated by a drawing at the Perks Profile Form Up to 200 PerkPoints. . corporate office. • Up to 200 Bonus PerkPoints will be awarded for completing the Perks Profile form. • Go to www.buildperks.com, enter you Perk ID and fill out your Perk Profile to be awarded your 200 points. Page 2 - March/April 2016 - BuildPerks • www.buildperks.com Table of Contents News Grab Your Passport & Leave Your Wallet at Home! Join us for BuildPerks’ Inaugural South Carolina Grand Destination Trip aboard the most incredible Cruise Ship in the world ~ Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas 7 Night Western Caribbean Cruise Saturday, January 28 – Saturday, February 4, 2017 Pages 20-23 Sponsor Spotlight: 6-7 Upcoming Events: 8 GBS Building Supply Builder Spotlight: Gabriel Builders Welcome New Sponsor: 12-13 14 Christie’s Lighting Gallery Top 25 Members - See Page 15 Did You Make the List? We publish a list of the top PerkPoint earners in each market. This prestigious list is established by the number of PerkPoints earned in the previous month. To increase your chances of making the list, do business with BuildPerks Sponsors and pay your invoices within the Sponsors’ terms. If you really want to increase the odds of making the list, consider referring one of your suppliers or trade contractors to become a BuildPerks Sponsor. See page 2 to learn more about the ‘Perks’ available for Sponsor referrals! www.buildperks.com • BuildPerks - March/April 2016 - Page 3 Welcome New Sponsor Christie’s Lighting Gallery Sponsor List Do Business with Sponsors Who Provide Quality Products and Services & Earn Valuable PerkPoints! Know someone who would be a great Sponsor? Let us know. You could possibly win a trip for 2 to our first Grand Destination! See page 2 for details. Aiken/Augusta Brick Supplier Boral Building Products Chris Smith (706) 821-3727 Boral Building Products Chris Smith (706) 821-3727 Clark’s Services Scotty Tisdal (803) 513-0069 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty • Augusta 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty • Aiken Alice Hurst Anne Derbyshire (912) 665-0755 (843) 270-9778 Blue Horizon Randy Hires (678) 279-2244 Boral Building Products Don Williams (864) 593-2990 GBS Building Supply Nick Campbell (864) 423-3379 GBS Building Supply Nick Campbell (864) 423-3379 EIFS/Stucco Supplier Foundations/Poured Walls Home Warranties HVAC Contractor Roofing Supplier Boral Building Products Chris Smith (706) 821-3727 Boral Building Products Chris Smith (706) 821-3727 Boral Building Products Chris Smith (706) 821-3727 Clark’s Termite & Pest Control Brandon Jeffcoat (803) 600-6796 Clark’s Mold & Moisture Ralph Shuler (803) 513-2513 Amazing EZ Screen Porch Windows Terry Jerylo (612) 359-5800 GBS Building Supply Nick Campbell (864) 423-3379 Christie’s Lighting Gallery Melissa Cooper (828) 650-0223 Atlanta Glass & Mirror - Greenville Greg Lepley (404) 801-7590 Home Builders Association of Greenville Michael Dey (864) 254-0133 Boral Building Products Don Williams (864) 593-2990 Boral Building Products GBS Building Supply Don Williams Nick Campbell (864) 593-2990 (864) 423-3379 Boral Building Products GBS Building Supply Don Williams Nick Campbell (864) 593-2990 (864) 423-3379 Clark’s Termite & Pest Control Brandon Jeffcoat (803) 600-6796 The Tile Shop Jillian Hudgins (864) 315-1084 Clark’s Mold & Moisture Ralph Shuler (803) 513-2513 Amazing EZ Screen Porch Windows Terry Jerylo (612) 359-5800 Siding Supplier Stone Supplier Termite Pre-Treatments Waterproofing/Moisture Protection Screened Porch Enclosures Asheville/Greenville Brick Supplier Brick Supplier Building Materials Cabinets GBS Building Supply Closets/Closet Systems/Shelving Nick Campbell (864) 423-3379 Atlanta Glass & Mirror - Greenville Greg Lepley (404) 801-7590 Atlanta Glass & Mirror - Greenville Greg Lepley (404) 801-7590 GBS Building Supply Nick Campbell (864) 423-3379 GBS Building Supply Nick Campbell (864) 423-3379 Boral Building Products Don Williams (864) 593-2990 Clark’s Services Scotty Tisdale (803) 513-0069 Door Hardware Door & Window Supplier Drywall Supplier EIFS/Stucco Supplier Foundations/Poured Walls Home Warranties 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty • Greenville Anne Derbyshire 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty • Asheville Meredith Johnson (843) 270-9778 (865) 719-9504 Blue Horizon (678) 279-2244 HVAC Contractor - Greenville Randy Hires Page 4 - March/April 2016 - BuildPerks • www.buildperks.com Insulation Lighting Supplier Mirrors & Shower Doors Professional Association Roofing Supplier Siding Suppliers Stone Suppliers Termite Pre-Treatments Tile Supplier Waterproofing/Moisture Protection Screened Porch Enclosures Sponsor List Charleston Brick Supplier Boral Building Products Sally Ann Kivett (843) 514-6429 Boral Building Products Sally Ann Kivett (843) 514-6429 Clark’s Services Scotty Tisdal (803) 513-0069 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty Anne Derbyshire (843) 270-9778 Blue Horizon Randy Hires (678) 279-2244 Atlanta Glass & Mirror - Greenville Greg Lepley (404) 801-7590 Boral Building Products Johnette Jeffcoat (803) 356-1730 Atlanta Glass & Mirror - Greenville Greg Lepley (404) 801-7590 Atlanta Glass & Mirror - Greenville Greg Lepley (404) 801-7590 Palmetto Builders Concrete Andy Stevenson (803) 256-5236 Boral Building Products Johnette Jeffcoat (803) 356-1730 Clark’s Services Scotty Tisdal (803) 513-0069 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty Anne Derbyshire (843) 270-9778 Blue Horizon Randy Hires (678) 279-2244 Atlanta Glass & Mirror - Greenville Greg Lepley (404) 801-7590 EIFS/Stucco Supplier Foundations/Poured Walls Home Warranties HVAC Contractor Mirrors & Shower Doors Roofing Supplier Boral Building Products Sally Ann Kivett (843) 514-6429 Boral Building Products Sally Ann Kivett (843) 514-6429 Boral Building Products Sally Ann Kivett (843) 514-6429 Clark’s Termite & Pest Control Brandon Jeffcoat (803) 600-6796 Clark’s Mold & Moisture Ralph Shuler (803) 513-2513 Amazing EZ Screen Porch Windows Terry Jerylo (612) 359-5800 BIA of Central South Carolina Earl McLeod (803) 256-6238 Boral Building Products Johnette Jeffcoat (803) 356-1730 Boral Building Products Johnette Jeffcoat (803) 356-1730 Boral Building Products Johnette Jeffcoat (803) 356-1730 Clark’s Termite & Pest Control Brandon Jeffcoat (803) 600-6796 The Tile Shop Ashley Hyatt (803) 567-4080 Clark’s Mold & Moisture Ralph Shuler (803) 513-2513 Amazing EZ Screen Porch Windows Terry Jerylo (612) 359-5800 Siding Supplier Stone Supplier Termite Pre-Treatments Waterproofing/Moisture Protection Screened Porch Enclosures Columbia Brick Supplier Closets/Closet Systems/Shelving Door Hardware Concrete Supplier EIFS/Stucco Supplier Foundations/Poured Walls Home Warranties HVAC Contractor Mirrors & Shower Doors Professional Association Roofing Supplier Siding Supplier Stone Supplier Termite Pre-Treatments Tile Supplier Waterproofing/Moisture Protection Screened Porch Enclosures Team Connie Burney President 678-776-1459 [email protected] Barry Cassell National Sales Director 216-346-3001 [email protected] Stacy Cremers General Manager 612-359-1109 [email protected] Lora Honer Editor/Publisher [email protected] 320-241-2316 Deb Hitchcock Events/Grand Destinations 612-359-1111 Kristin Gardas Merchandise Redemptions [email protected] 612-359-1101 Darlene Tousignant Air/Hotel Redemptions [email protected] 612-359-1111 Do you have questions about PerkPoints or know someone who would be a great BuildPerks Sponsor? Then contact us today. www.buildperks.com • BuildPerks - March/April 2016 - Page 5 Sponsor Spotlight GBS History If you want something done right, sometimes you just have to do it yourself. That's why back in 1972, a group of 10 Upstate home builders—ever in search of a better source for lumber, roofing, millwork and more— decided to construct a company of their own. Who better to run a supply business, they reasoned, than the very folks who purchase said supplies. And thus, under the leadership of R. Buford Landers, began Greenville Builders Supply. With their history of success as the most solid of foundations, GBS in mid-2011 laid plans for yet another expansion built on both new and enhanced products, services and solutions. Focused as ever on its building-based clientele, the company rebranded itself as GBS Building Supply. Removing “Lumber” from its name emphasizes not only strength as a lumber yard but also expertise in installed sales, green products, remodeling/renovation design services and commercial applications. The GBS Difference What makes GBS stand out from the crowd is its team of employees, and the care they have for their customers. GBS employs many longterm employees with decades of product knowledge and expertise. The GBS team works together to provide unsurpassed customer service. It is embedded in their company and employees’ DNA. They also maintain a highly trained staff for each specialty product they carry. By doing this, GBS makes sure they can answer all of their customers’ questions and provide them with the best solution for any project. Nick Campbell, VP of Sales, Lawanna Dendy, VP of Administration, Cindy Williams, VP of Purchasing, and Bob Barreto, CEO/President. Within five years the company expanded into Anderson. To ensure a name that embraced its growing geographical aspirations, Greenville Builders Supply became GBS Lumber in September 1979. Subsequent expansions included Hendersonville, NC, in 1981 and Six Mile in 2005. From its four strategic locations, GBS now serves both Carolinas and parts of Georgia. Growing from a startup with just 10 workers to an employee-owned company with a staff over 100 strong, GBS has thrived thanks to strong executives and a supportive board of directors comprising pillars of the home building community. Landers, the company’s first president, was followed by Jim Harrell, then Ron McNeely and, most recently, Bob Barreto. Two of the original board members—Graham Proffitt and John Cothran—continue serving to this day. Page 6 - March/April 2016 - BuildPerks • www.buildperks.com GBS Outside Sales Team in South Carolina. Sponsor Spotlight Products Windows Doors Siding Stone Roofing Lumber & Plywood Insulation Millwork Columns & Trim Moulding Cabinets Countertops Locks Decking & Railing Drywall Division Partnerships Recently, GBS announced its partnership under US LBM Holdings. This agreement provides GBS with increased capital and horsepower to further expand product lines and services. A benefit of this partnership is that it allows GBS to remain locally managed, as it has since 1972. GBS is also very active with BuildPerks. Bob Barreto said, “Our customers love BuildPerks. BuildPerks gives GBS the opportunity to reward our local customer for their continued business and loyalty. We are proud that some of our customers have been loyal through generations of family builders.” Services Full Service Lumber Yard Millwork Center Custom Moulding Kitchen Design Floor System Design GBS donates materials to a local Cub Scout troop for one of their many projects. informal forum for discussion of concerns and new trends. Bob believes that every sector of the building industry would benefit by becoming an HBA member. GBS also encourages their employees to volunteer in their community. GBS employees have participated in causes such as the Net Zero Home, SC flood relief, Law Enforcement Appreciation Breakfast, Wounded Warrior, March of Dimes, Relay for Life, the American Heart Association and the Alzheimer’s Association. The entire GBS team understands the importance of community support and it shows in everything they do. GBS’s Commercial division on top of their truck before they delivered a truckload of water to SC flood relief. Law Enforcement Appreciation Breakfast GBS hosted. Community Involvement Bob Barreto is the first Associate Member to be elected President of the HBA of Greenville. This honor allows him to stay informed of the latest issues, happenings, and provides an GBS employees helping to build a Net Zero home that was donated to a local low-income family. www.buildperks.com • BuildPerks - March/April 2016 - Page 7 Industry News Tickets Available for the Home Builders Association of South Carolina’s Bird Supper The Bird Supper will be the catalyst toward promoting a change to the business license fees, a S.C. Building Code and many more issues for the home building industry, but the process to moving these issues forward has already begun. The Home Builders Association of South Carolina (HBASC) has an ambitious agenda that can only be resolved with your help. The annual Bird Supper provides the perfect opportunity to sit with elected officials, as an industry, and drive home the need for these reforms. The more members that attend the deeper the impression is on the elected officials – so, order your ticket today and make a difference! Tickets are available through your local BIA/HBA. A list of local associations may be found at http://hbaofsc.com/local-associations/ BIA of Central South Carolina Hosts Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show • March 11 - 13 Hosted by the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA), the 50th Annual Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show will be held Friday, March 11th - Sunday, March 13th at the SC State Fairgrounds. With more than 200 exhibitors, the Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show is the largest home and garden exhibition in the Midlands. In addition to the many tried-and-true products and services presented at the show each year, many exhibitors will display items that are completely new to the industry and the area. And if that’s not enough, exhibitors will be giving away over $10,000 in prizes and discounts throughout the show. You’ve got to come to the show to register to win, so don’t miss out! Show admission includes access to dynamic daily educational seminars on a variety of topics from building and buying a new home to remodeling your existing home. Opening Day is Senior’s Day complete with a special Senior Expo including exhibits and education sessions throughout the day. On Senior’s Day, everyone age 62+ may attend at no charge. Admission/Parking: Admission is $5 per person; Kids 14 and under enter free. Present your Military ID at the ticket booth for free admission. Parking is through Gate 6 off of George Rogers Blvd. and is $5 per vehicle. For more information please visit their website at www.BIAofCentralSC.com, or call (803) 256-6238. GBS Building Supply to Sponsor HBA of Greenville’s Annual Bridge Awards Gala on March 17 The Home Builders Association of Greenville (HBA), will host the third annual Southern Home and Garden Bridge Awards on Thursday, March 17th, sponsored by BuildPerks Sponsor, GBS Building Supply. The HBA began this program three years ago to recognize the heart and soul that its members put into their housing projects throughout the year. The gala is a black tie optional event where the nominees gather for an evening of food and celebration, but most importantly to hear who won the hearts of the judges with their projects from the previous year. Categories include: New Homes, Full Home Remodel, Partial Home Remodel, Green Building, Special Feature, Sales and Marketing, individual awards, and HBA recognition awards. The gala will be held at TD Convention Center at 5:30 p.m. For more information contact the HBA at (864) 254-0133. Page 8 - March/April 2016 - BuildPerks • www.buildperks.com Industry News Cecil Brazell Receives Prestigious Richard N. Sendler Award from the BIA of Central South Carolina Cecil Brazell of C and C Builders of Columbia, Inc. received the Richard N. Sendler Award from the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina, (BIA) on February 12th. Brazell served as President of the Association in 2004 and previously served as Chairman of the Kershaw County Chapter. Brazell grew up in Northeast Richland County and he and his five brothers helped their father build homes. Today, this largely family-run company builds in Richland, Lexington and Kershaw Counties. Cecil is a member of Highway P. H. Church and he and his wife, Jackie, and have two daughters. About The Richard N. Sendler Award: This award was named in honor of 1992 Association President and Builder Member of the Year Richard N. Sendler. He passed away in 2013 and the award was first given in 1977. Recipients are Builder Members who project an image that adds to the stature of the association, exemplify standards promoted by the association, improve the building industry, and who posse unquestionable character and integrity. Congratulations Cecil! Cecil Brazell C and C Builders of Columbia, Inc. www.buildperks.com • BuildPerks - March/April 2016 - Page 9 Industry News Highlights from the International Builders Show According to NAHB, the official attendance for IBS was 59,687, an 8 percent increase over 2015. Approximately 1,400 IBS exhibitors filled more than 500,000 square feet of space, including a record-breaking 30,000 square-foot outdoor exhibit space. Take a look at some of the highlights from the IBS. Mark your calendar for the 2017 IBS which will be held in Orlando, January 10th -12th. BuildPerks Sponsor PJ Haberstock (Boral Building Products) takes a break to visit with Connie Burney (BuildPerks) BuildPerks Sponsors Jerry McGrath, Patti Nolen Lento, Alison Short, Cindy Gonzales, Glen Findley & Bill Flack (2-10 Home Buyers Warranty®) Post for a Pic Before Packing Up….They look forward to seeing you in Orlando for IBS 2017! Barry Cassell (BuildPerks) Enjoys an Evening Visiting with BuildPerks Sponsors Cindy Williams, Cammie Mackie & Bob Barreto (GBS Building Supply) Michael Dey Installed as Vice President of NAHB’s Executive Officer Council Home Builders Association of Greenville's Chief Executive Officer, Michael Dey, was recently installed into the office of Vice President of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Executive Officer Council (EOC). After having served as Secretary of the Executive Officer Council in 2015 and heading the Home Builders Association of Greenville for more than eight years, Dey is more than prepared for this role. The installation ceremony, which was conducted by NAHB’s Chairman, Ed Brady, took place at the International Builders’ Show. Page 10 - March/April 2016 - BuildPerks • www.buildperks.com Congratulations, Michael! Ed Brady Administers Oath of Office to Michael Dey (HBA of Greenville) and Eric Person (Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Central Connecticut) 2016 EOC Secretary. Industry News Tony Thompson Named A Senior Life Director Of Nahb Tony Thompson of Columbia was designated a Senior Life Director of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) by the Association’s board of directors at their Board of Directors’ Meeting held during the International Builders Show. “Serving the housing industry by participating on NAHB’s board of directors for more than 20 years is an incredible accomplishment,” said NAHB Third Vice Chairman Randy Noel. “NAHB commends Tony for his dedication to advancing housing opportunities for all Americans.” Tony is the owner and president of Remodeling Services Unlimited in Columbia. He has been a member of NAHB for twenty nine years, and has served as a voting director for 20 years. A second-generation builder, Thompson served as president of the Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia in 2012 and chairman of the Remodelers Council of Greater Columbia in 1991. He was named Remodeler of the Month in June of 1994 by the National Association of Home Builders Remodelers Council and has received numerous Columbia Remodelers Awards. Congratulations, Tony! NAHB Third Vice Chairman Randy Noel Presents Tony with a Plaque Commemorating this Distinguished Honor In order to be designated as a Senior Life Director, an NAHB builder or associate member must have attended at least two board meetings each year for 10 years before being elected as a Life Director, then two meetings a year for an additional 10 years to become a Senior Life Director. BuildPerks Members Hunter Quinn Homes & Ivey Residential Receive Coveted Builder of Choice Award Builder Partnerships recognized 12 builders for their excellence in the areas of customer satisfaction, trade relations and employee management, during their 11th Annual Networking Reception during the International Builders Show. There are three award categories: • Builder Partnerships Achievement Award for Customer Satisfaction • The Builder of Choice Award • The Employer of Choice Award must establish superior relationships with their trade partners in order to deliver the highest quality homes and service that homebuyers now demand. This award recognizes those builders who can meet that challenge." Builder of Choice Award This award does more than offer recognition to quality builders; it provides builders with an economical and reliable third-party verification of their commitment to excellence in working within their local market. At a time when labor is becoming scarcer, this is something every builder can use. In its second year, the Builder of Choice Award recognizes those builders who have demonstrated excellence in their management and relationships with trade contractors and vendors. Builder Partnerships founder Charles C. Shinn, Jr., Ph.D. said, "We are at a critical time in our industry, and builders Congratulations to Hunter Quinn Homes (Mount Pleasant, SC) and Ivey Residential (Evans, GA) who were among only 6 recipients of the prestigious Builder of Choice Award! About Builder Partnerships: Builder Partnerships is a unique organization focused on strengthening relationships, improving communication and providing educational opportunities for builders, manufacturers and others within the home building industry. They work with leading regional and local builders and manufacturers to provide the necessary tools that generate superior returns, strategic relationships and access to ReadyKnowledge to compete successfully and thrive in today's competitive environment. For more information, visit www.builderpartnerships.com or call 303-972-7666. www.buildperks.com • BuildPerks - March/April 2016 - Page 11 Builder Spotlight HANDCRAFTED HOMES | LIFELONG RELATIONSHIPS In 1984, Gus and Belinda formed Gabriel Builders, named after their oldest son, Gabe. Like many builders, they started out building spec homes but their true passion was in building high end custom homes. They now focus exclusively on building luxury custom homes and construct approximately 8- 10 homes a year. Their President, Gus Rubio, brings to Gabriel Builders his experience as a Quality Control Manager for a Fortune 100 company. Additionally, they are licensed general contractors in both Carolinas, and one of the few Master Builders in the state of South Carolina. Most of their work is done on a design/build basis in conjunction with their network of talented architects, but they also work with clients who want to make modifications to pre-existing plans. Their client list is quite impressive and includes over 45 company presidents and CEO’s, savvy entrepreneurs, 4 architects’ personal residences, a congressional figure and a professional athlete; successful professionals with the resources to choose any builder - chose Gabriel Builders. Gabriel Builders is not just any builder. As a state and national award-winning builder, including being named The 2014 National Custom Builder of The Year, and The 2015 Ocean Magazine Builder of The Year, they believe that several attributes have contributed to their success. Among these are quality, customer service, and lifelong relationships. Gabriel Builder’s clients can take comfort in their warranty, not only because it offers some of the most comprehensive coverage in the industry, but because they’ve been in this business since 1984. They know what it takes to last in this industry: hard work and integrity. Page 12 - March/April 2016 - BuildPerks • www.buildperks.com Builder Spotlight Our team is dedicated to exceeding expectations for quality and customer satisfaction. Gabriel Builders selects employees, contractors, and consultants that commit to understanding their roles in the system and actively participating in this effort of continuous improvement. All team members are encouraged to offer suggestions and recommendations for improving our systems and better serving our customers. They enjoy not only working with their clients, but also making friendships that truly last a lifetime. When I asked Belinda Rubio what her favorite part of her job was, she said, “Getting to make new friendships with my customers and having the opportunity to meet people from all over the country. I am truly blessed to get to do something that I love every day.” If you are a past customer of Gabriel Builders, then you know this is true. They give new meaning to friendly customer service. Gabriel Builders doesn’t just know what Handcrafted is, they have defined it. “Handcrafted: it’s the attention to detail, our passion for homebuilding, a product that is an expression of the owner with every promise delivered. It’s the pride we take in knowing that every single home is designed, crafted and built with extraordinary care. It’s personal, and it extends to the relationships and trust that we build with our customers.” Gabriel Builders is currently building a new 3 story office in Mountain Park Village. It will have a design center with a fully functional kitchen, small theater room for presentations and movies, offices for the Gabriel Staff, and the Rubios’ personal living space on the 3rd floor. If you are in the market for a new home, feel free to stop in and meet with Gabriel Builders. Gabriel Builders loves BuildPerks and the rewards they get from doing business with quality suppliers that are BuildPerks’ Sponsors. Belinda commented on how fast their PerkPoints have accumulated, and how much she enjoys shopping for items for the new office with their PerkPoints. And she also said that she is going to give her employees PerkPoints, so they too can enjoy the benefits of BuildPerks. www.buildperks.com • BuildPerks - March/April 2016 - Page 13 Sponsor News Welcome New BuildPerks Sponsor Christie’s Lighting Gallery Beginning on March 1st, you can earn PerkPoints for your purchases at Christie’s Lighting Gallery. Located in Western North Carolina, Christie’s Lighting Galley’s 5,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility showcases the region’s most comprehensive selection of lighting fixtures and accessories. At Christie’s Lighting Gallery, you’ll find the leading brands that you know and trust. From traditional to contemporary and everything in between, Christie’s Lighting Gallery has it all! The friendly and knowledgeable staff, including ALA Certified Lighting Specialists, at Christie’s Lighting is ready to help you with all of your lighting needs. For more information on Christie’s Lighting Gallery, contact Melissa Cooper at (828) 650-0223, drop by their showroom located at 3 Design Avenue, Suite 105, Fletcher, North Carolina or visit their website at www.christieslighting.com Start earning PerkPoints for your lighting purchases today at Christie’s Lighting Gallery! 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty® Announces Its Top Sales Professionals BuildPerks Sponsor, 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty® (2-10 HBW®) recently announced the winners of its 2016 Council of Sales Leadership (COSL) program and we are proud that the Carolinas are well represented. The Council of Sales Leadership is an annual program developed to recognize top sales people and sales leadership. To qualify, each individual should display optimal sales expertise, while delivering trustworthiness and integrity to every customer, every day, every time. The top eight sales people and top two sales leaders are selected based on revenue and overall sales growth. 2-10 HBW® also chooses two additional sales people from the New Home and Resale division for the Captain’s Choice award. In addition to receiving the COSL award, the Captain’s Choice award honors these people for their determination and effort to go above and beyond their responsibilities. As part of the program, COSL members are awarded a destination trip and additional recognition. This year, the COSL members will enjoy a cruise to network with their peers and share best practices. Congratulations to our Carolina Winners! Captain’s Choice Award Winner – Karen McCorkle (North Carolina) #3 – Resale Sales Division Gail West (Wilmington, North Carolina) #7 – Resale Sales Division - Kiah Stone (South Carolina) Page 14 - March/April 2016 - BuildPerks • www.buildperks.com 2-10 HBW® is BuildPerks’ Home Warranty Sponsor! Jerry McGrath, Regional VP of Sales, (2-10 Home Buyers Warranty®), Connie Burney (BuildPerks) Congratulate Kiah Stone (2-10 Home Buyers Warranty®) Top 25 Members Congratulations to this month’s Top Members. Aiken/ Augusta Asheville/ Greenville Charleston Columbia Aiken/Augusta 1. R T Bailey Construction 8. Choice One Homebuilders 14. Christian Wahl Custom Homes 20. Mitch Johnson Construction Company 2. IDK Homes 9. Witter Construction 15. Collier Construction 21. WS Harris Associates 10. Bartley Homes 16. Wolf Construction 22. Ernie Blackburn Home Builders 11. Cozart Construction 17. Carolina Signature Homes 23. Forest Mckie 6. Kisner Construction 12. South Georgia Custom Homes 18. John C Weaver Homebldr 24. J Bradley Homebuilders 7. Pierwood Construction 13. Hudson Construction Services 19. Park Ridge Builders 25. Donnie Shaffer Homes 3. Greystone Construction Services 4. SEHF of South Carolina 5. Ivey Residential Asheville/Greenville 1. America’s Home Place SC 8. Construction Specialties & Design 14. Milestone Custom Homes 20. Steady Aim 2. Quinn Satterfield 9. Hip and Gable 15. Galt Innovations 21. Upcountry Construction 10. T&M Properties 16. Don Mintz Builders 22. Ben Construction 11. Truitt Construction Company 17. Matthew Ryan Summey 23. Brookwood Townes 6. Samson Stone 12. Highland Developers 18. Greene & Israel 24. Osada Construction 7. Goodwin Foust Custom Homes 13. Mountainscape 19. Asheton Lakes 25. M J Minery Construction 3. Ark Development of NC 4. America’s Home Place Inc NC 5. Gabriel Builders Charleston 1. Village Park Homes 8. Hunter Quinn Homes 14. Level Carolina Homes 20. Lowcountry Residential Builders 2. Crescent Homes SC 9. PCH 15. Synergy Homes of Ga 21. JMH at Ladson 10. Landmark 24 Homes of SC 16. Synergy Homes Of South Carolina 22. New Leaf Builders 11. Shoreline Construction & Development 17. JMH at Deerfield 23. Wilson Parker Homes of Cobbleston Park 6. Sterling Homes of SC 12. Jacksonbuilt Homes 18. D.R. Horton Homes - Charleston 24. Palmetto Signature Homes 7. Charleston Landmark Builders 13. Catalyst Builders 19. JMH @ Wescott 25. Ravenel Homes 1. Essex Homes Southeast 8. Richmond Group 14. Lee Builder Inc 20. Take Pride Construction 2. J J & Z Builders 9. Main Street Communities 15. Templin Wood Works 21. Ryan Homes 10. Capogrossi Construction 16. Lee Builders 22. DR Noss Custom Homes 11. JMJ Homes 17. Hartmann Construction 23. Perry Bumgarner Construction 6. FrontDoor Communities 12. Magnolia Custom Homes 18. Southeastern Family Homes 24. Prestige Construction Group 7. JD McCain Custom Homes 13. Templin Specialty Contractors 19. Integris Development 25. Fici Homes & Construction 3. Flagship Construction 4. Sabal Homes 5. Brock Built of South Carolina Columbia 3. Mungo Homes 4. Executive Construction 5. Madison Homebuilders www.buildperks.com • BuildPerks - March/April 2016 - Page 15 Sponsor News It’s Show Time, Folks…..for Amazing EZ-Screen Porch Windows BuildPerks Sponsor, Amazing EZ-Screen Porch Windows will exhibit in more than half a dozen industry and consumer shows throughout the country during the first quarter of 2016. Their schedule includes a stop in the Deep South for the Atlanta Home Show. For more information visit their website at http://ezporch.com/ Pictured is BuildPerks Sponsor, Jeff Hitchcock, National Accounts Visiting with Attendees at the Madison Lake Home & Cabin Show. The BuildPerks Family Welcomes New Arrival - John Colin Derbyshire 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty’s® Anne Derbyshire and husband, Jesse are pleased to announce the arrival of their first child, John Colin Derbyshire. ‘Colin’ was born on Friday, January 15th. Happy, healthy and oh, so very handsome, Colin weighed in at 6 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20 and a half inches. Congratulations Anne & Jesse! John Colin Derbyshire Atlanta Glass and Mirror, Inc. Receives Top Gun Award from Newell Rubbermaid Congratulations Atlanta Glass & Mirror Jess Williams (Williams Sales), Joe Schmidt (Newell Rubbermaid) Pictured with BuildPerks Sponsor, Jody Horne (Atlanta Glass & Mirror) BuildPerks Sponsor, Atlanta Glass & Mirror, a Construction Resources Company, recently received the “Top Gun Award” from Newell Rubbermaid for a second year in a row at the 2016 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas. Glass & Mirror takes care of customers’ glass, mirror, shower enclosure, bath hardware and shelving needs. According to Horne, “Expert installation of quality products and providing our customers with superior service is our top priority.” The “Top Gun Award” recognizes top dollar sales from a single source supplier. Atlanta Glass & Mirror’s President Jody Horne stated, “We are very honored to be selected for this award again. I owe it to all of our builders that provide us the opportunity to do business with them as well as the fantastic team of professionals who go the extra mile to ensure our products are installed on time!” Newell Rubbermaid is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products with a strong portfolio of leading brands. KBIS showcases the latest industry products, trends and technologies. It is the voice of the kitchen and bath industry and has been for 50 years. With locations in Columbus, Georgia; Newnan, Georgia; Decatur, Georgia; Columbia, South Carolina; and Greenville, South Carolina, Atlanta Page 16 - March/April 2016 - BuildPerks • www.buildperks.com For more details about the services and products offered by Construction Resources’ Atlanta Glass & Mirror, visit www.CRHomeUSA.com. If you aren’t doing business with Atlanta Glass & Mirror, you are missing out on valuable PerkPoints! Sponsor News BuildPerks is now on Facebook. Stay up to date on BuildPerks events, New Sponsors, Sponsor specials and industry events. Check it out and like our facebook page today at www.facebook.com/buildperks Meredith Johnson, TN | 865.719.9504 | [email protected] Alice Hurst, GA | 912.665.0755 | [email protected] Anne Derbyshire, SC | 843.270.9778 | [email protected] www.buildperks.com • BuildPerks - March/April 2016 - Page 17 Sponsor News Why have an Insurance-Backed Structural Warranty A structural warranty, from an established warranty provider, gives builders and homeowners confidence that if qualified major structural damages develop in a home, those repairs will be the obligation of the warranty insurer rather than the responsibility of the builder and homeowners. Structural damages occur more often than many builders and homeowners realize. In parts of the U.S. that have expansive soils, 25% of all homes may experience some form of structural distress over their lifetime; up to 5% may sustain major structural damages. A builder may purchase the warranty from a third-party company; however, coverage and insurance backing varies greatly among the providers. A structural defect should be defined in accordance with HUD regulations that are designed to cover homes for failure of designated load-bearing elements that meet certain criteria. Structural warranties protect both builders and homeowners from all-too-common structural defects that arise after construction. These structural issues may not become apparent until many years after the sale of the home. Even builders with an excellent history of no structural-defect claims can find themselves dealing with a structural warranty issue years after closing. The majority of structural claims are reported four to seven years after completion of the home. Read The Definitive Guide to Structural Warranties from 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty®, offering you a deeper look at what a structural warranty is, the benefits of using them and so much more. Your questions will be answered when you download the guide today. Reclaimed & Rescued Undeniably unique. Each piece is carefully handcrafted from the wooden hulls of antique ships retired long ago. Each ship is carefully dismantled, each piece of wood is heat-cured for 60 days before being professionally handcrafted into the undeniable statement piece. Perfect for warm designs that focus on natural, reclaimed materials. After curing, the pieces are hand cut, finished and assembled into the final wooden mosaic. Decommissioned antique wooden ships are pulled from the harbor. Afterward, each piece of wood is carefully removed from the boats by hand. Page 18 - March/April 2016 - BuildPerks • www.buildperks.com The reclaimed wood awaits its trip to the factory where it will be sorted and cured for 60 days. Sponsor News Builders Help Build A Better Community The Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) contributed over $96,000 to local charities and to students in 2015. Donations and grants were made by the BIA, the Building Industry Charitable Foundation, the BIA Sales & Marketing and Remodelers Councils. Michael N. Nieri, President of the Building Industry Charitable Foundation Board of Trustees, comments, “We support charities and participate in community outreach programs because our members are concerned, caring professionals, and they believe their involvement makes the communities where they live and work better places.” President and founder of Great Southern Homes, Nieri volunteered to build “Toby’s Cottage” at Boys Farm in Newberry, a 5068 square foot cottage at no cost to Boys Farm on behalf of the Building Industry Association with support from the Charitable Foundation. “We are honored to help accommodate the growing need for children to have a safe home and give them hope for generations to come” said Nieri. Donations included $45,000 in support of flood relief efforts to restore housing to victims from the historic floods in October. On December 28-30, Home Works of America in partnership with the BIA and more than a dozen community partners, hosted a three-day flood response event, ReBuild Together. “Following the historic flooding of October 2015, Home Works of America felt a unique burden as a local home repair organization. We knew our capacity was limited, so we immediately began raising funds and mobilized a group of community leaders to help us plan a joint rebuilding effort. To get started, we looked no further than the BIA,” commented Jim Powell, the Executive Director of Home Works of America. The Building Industry Charitable Foundation made $42,250 in scholarship donations last year to 29 students. The scholarship program was started in 2000, and the Charitable Foundation has awarded scholarships totaling over $407,250. Funds for the Charitable Foundation are raised through events such as the BIA Golf Classic held each year and private and corporate donations. The Sales & Marketing Council of Greater Columbia (SMC), made many charitable contributions to St. Lawrence Place this year. St. Lawrence Place is a program of the Trinity Housing Corporation, providing transitional housing for homeless families in Columbia. The purpose of the transitional housing program is to provide a “breathing space” for families between emergency shelter and permanent housing. During this transitional program, families regain stability, obtain employment or additional training, and develop life skills, which begin the long process back to independence. SMC Members participated in a variety of projects to benefit St. Lawrence Place. Throughout the year, members held separate drives to collect and distribute needed items to the families of St. Lawrence Place including a school supplies drive and the adoption of resident families for the Christmas holidays. In addition, members of the Columbia Remodelers Council have donated time toward renovation projects for those needing home repairs. Most recently, Council members remodeled a bathroom and made the home wheelchair accessible for a young boy in Lexington with Angel Man’s Syndrome. The small bathroom was converted into a waterproof, roll-in bathroom that will enhance the quality of life of the child. The Building Industry Charitable Foundation, a South Carolina nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization affiliated with the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina. For more information contact Earl McLeod, Executive Director, at (803) 256-6238 or on-line at www.BIAofCentralSC.com. Michael N. Nieri President of the Building Industry Charitable Foundation President and founder of Great Southern Homes www.buildperks.com • BuildPerks - March/April 2016 - Page 19 Grand Destination 2017 Grab Your Passport & Leave Your Wallet at Home! Join us for BuildPerks’ Inaugural South Carolina Grand Destination Trip aboard the most incredible Cruise Ship in the world ~ Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas • 7 Night Western Caribbean Cruise Saturday, January 28 – Saturday, February 4, 2017 What is a Grand Destination Trip? Imagine a first class travel experience in which every detail is coordinated for you. From booking luxurious accommodations, airline reservations, ground transfers, VIP cocktail parties and private dinners to side excursions, the BuildPerks’ team will not only make all of your travel arrangements, we’ll also provide personal, on-site assistance for our guests. Who Attends Grand Destination Trips? BuildPerks’ Builder & Remodeler Members and our Sponsors are invited to attend Grand Destination trips. Although Grand Destination trips aren’t business trips – they provide the perfect venue to network with South Carolina’s top housing industry leaders in a casual, relaxed environment. You’ll enjoy visiting with industry friends as well as making many new personal connections. How & When Should I Register? Our Grand Destination trips always sell out! Reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis and therefore you should make your reservation as soon as possible. To make a reservation, simply complete and return the Registration Form on the facing page. What if I Don’t Have Enough PerkPoints? Although there is still time to earn enough PerkPoints to attend, you’ll want to get started accumulating more PerkPoints today. Below are several ways that you can quickly earn PerkPoints: • Do Business with BuildPerks’ Sponsors & Pay within the Sponsors’ Terms. A list of current Sponsors is provided on Pages 4-5. • Complete the Perks Profile Form and earn up to 200 Perk Points. A Perks Profile is provided online at www.buildperks.com • Refer a Sponsor and earn 10,000 PerkPoints or a $500 Bass Pro Shop Gift Card. See Page 2 for information on how to refer a Sponsor If you still don’t have quite enough PerkPoints at time of final payment, not a problem…BuildPerks will simply invoice you for the remaining balance due, and you may pay with cash or a check. What is the Cancellation Policy? Rules, regulations and complete cancellation policy will be forth coming, however you may cancel your trip without penalty, prior to June 30, 2016. Over the past 25 years, more than 11,250 Builders and Sponsors have participated in our Grand Destination trips. Check out some of our guests’ comments! Page 20 - March/April 2016 - BuildPerks • www.buildperks.com Deb, We want to thank you for the great job you did in planning the trip to Greece. My whole tea m is very appreciative of your efforts. We are very glad to be part of the most recent adventure. Thank you for making our lives richer with world experiences. Thanks again. Y ou are great. Regards, Dean Hanson, Hanson Builders Good Morning Deb, I just want to say thank you so much for once again pulling off the seemingly impossible and making another Grand Destination trip so a mazing. We appreciate you and the entire staff for working so hard to provide us with a mazing memories! Owen and I had so much fun and were in complete awe of what we saw in Greece! We truly love you Deb and can’t wait to see you again in the near future. Please pass along our thanks to everyone else who made this trip so special. Have a wonderful and blessed day! Love, Jean, Norcutt Homes Dear Deb and the rest of the gang, Once again you did a fabulous job in planning the Grand Destination! Thank you for so much for making all the arrangements, carefully considering all the details, and showing us the sights of beautiful Greece. The fascinating ancient ruins, the spectacular views on Santorini, and the friendly big city of Athens will indeed hold lasting memories. Y ou truly opened a world in which we would never have experienced. Thank you so much! We love you guys. Lowell and Wendy Pratt, Pratt Homes Dear Deb, Just wanted to thank all of you for planning such a beautiful trip to Greece! It was an awesome experience and a memorable trip we would have never attempted to plan on our own! We love just packing and showing up and we know we’ ll get the best of everything accommodations, excursions and lots of fun! You all are so pleasant and a joy to travel with! Hope it was enjoyable for you, too. Love, Jim & Mary Leuer, Jim Leuer Construction 2017 Grand Destination Largest & Newest Ship in the World aboard the 7 Days aboard the "Harmony of the Seas" Jan 28th - Feb 4th, 2017 3 ports of call - Jamaica, Mexico & Royal Caribbean's Private Island ~ Labadee 69,900 PerkPoints Per Person*. Reserve your spot. This trip will sell out. Please complete and return to BuildPerks. Mail: BuildPerks, 401 N. 3rd St., Suite 240, Minneapolis, MN 55401 • Fax: 612-359-1123 • Email: [email protected] Name ______________________________Company Name ________________________________________________ Work Phone _____________________ Email ______________________________________Number of Attendees ____ Includes: Airfare, Transfers, Cruise, Meals, Alcoholic and non-Alcoholic beverages, gratuities, & all Special BuildPerks Events. Sign Up Now and “Jump on Board.” *This is an estimate. Airfare is unknown at the time this was printed. www.buildperks.com • BuildPerks - March/April 2016 - Page 21 BuildPerks 2017 G Royal Caribbean Ha rd a o ab he t Relax and Enjoy the Atm Largest & Newest Ship in t Port Of Call: Labadee Ports of Call: • Labadee • Jamaica • Cozumel Jan 28th - Feb 4th, 2017 Our private beach resort features pristine beaches, coral reefs and lagoon-like bays surrounded by forested mountains. Relax and recharge or take advantage of an array of water sports and activities, including our famous zip-line. Call Stacy to sign up today at 612-359-1109! Port Of Call: Falmouth, Jamaica If you don’t know Falmouth, it’s time you discover one of Jamaica’s most unique destinations. A place with oneof-a-kind thrills at every turn, right at the center of the island’s bestknown activities and destinations. There are countless directions your vacation can take you. But in Falmouth, all roads lead to adventure. Port Of Call: Cozumel, Mexico Cozumel features great diving, snorkeling and beaches, marine-life encounters, botanical gardens, trails and shopping in the town of San Miguel. The nearby mainland is home to Tulum, Mayan cliffside ruins overlooking the Caribbean. SPIN, PLAY, ROLL When our ships hit the high seas, the excitement of Casino Royale® kicks off. Try your hand at our card tables, spin to win at roulette, and hit it big time with the pull of a slot machine. With late hours, a wide variety of games and great payouts, it's the prime place to have a great time while sailing to your next destination. Page 22 - March/April 2016 - BuildPerks • www.buildperks.com And Grand Destination armony of the Seas mosphere the World AQUATHEATER Grab a seat beneath the stars and enjoy breathtaking high dives and water dancing at the open air AquaTheater, the deepest, most daring pool at sea. so much more! SOLARIUM Slip away to this adults-only indoor and outdoor retreat. The Solarium is your slice of paradise, with soothing whirlpools, warm sunshine and a refreshing indoor pool. www.buildperks.com • BuildPerks - March/April 2016 - Page 23 Atlanta Glass & Mirror, Inc. A Construction Resources, Inc. Company Atlanta Glass & Mirror, Inc. is a full-service provider of mirrors, shower doors, and frameless glass. There is also an extensive inventory of ventilated shelving, door locks, bath hardware, vinyl and wood exterior shutters, closet systems, and other accessories for the home. Providing mirrors, frameless shower glass doors & custom closet systems from South Carolina to the Florida Panhandle and a preferred Rubbermaid vendor, AGM’s quality cannot be surpassed. Atlanta Glass & Mirror, Inc. GREENVILLE 1899 S Highway 14 Greer, SC 29650 864-986-0401 COLUMBIA 2048 Industrial Blvd Lexington, SC 29072 803-356-4727 www.atlantaglassandmirror.com Page 24 - March/April 2016 - BuildPerks • www.buildperks.com