April 2014

Action News
The Official Publication of the
Southwestern Indiana Builders Association
2175 N. Cullen Ave
Evansville, IN 47715
www.SIBAonline.org
812-479-6026
April 2014
SIBA & IBA Presidents
SIBA President, Mike Zehner, (left), with IBA President, Tom Mullen.
“When all else is lost, the future still remains.”
-Christian Nestell Bovee
Providing Safe, Affordable Housing Since 1948
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Advertising Information available upon request.
SIBA STAFF
2014 COMMITTEE CHAIRS
SIBA REMODELERS
Mike Freeman & Brian Mullen,
MCF Construction
PARADE OF HOMES
Aaron Miller, Barrington Development Group
O’Neal Chesnut, Kight Home Center
FALL TOUR OF HOMES
Bill Kattmann, Kattmann Construction, Inc.
Executive Offices
2175 N. Cullen Avenue
Evansville, Indiana 47715
Phone: 812-479-6026
Fax: 812-479-6340
Office Hours:
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Website:
www.SIBAonline.org
2014 OFFICERS
GOLF OUTING
Danny Davis, Davis Homes
CODES
Ron Dauby, Dauby Construction, Inc.
POLITICAL ACTION
Carl Shepherd, Shepherd Construction
SCHOLARSHIP
Bill Kattmann, Kattmann Construction, Inc.
QABS
Mike Zehner, Zehner Contracting, LLC
Mike Zehner, Zehner Contracting, LLC
Aaron Miller, Barrington Development Group
Treasurer
Sean Miller, Benthall Bros., Inc.
Secretary
Mark Hansen, K-I Lumber
Immediate Past President
Keith Scheessele,
Scheessele & Sons Construction
Executive Director
Bill Pedtke
Legal Counsel
Shannon Frank, Kahn, Dees, Donovan, & Kahn
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BUILDERS
Jeff Cravens
Jeff Happe
Jeff Hatfield
Jeff Lancaster
Brian Murphy
David Rahman
Chad VanZilen
ASSOCIATES
Mike Frank
Steve Hassler
Troy Kough
Jim Thomas
Ann-Marie Schapker
REMODELERS
Rick Oakley
Brian Powell
E-mail: [email protected]
ASSOCIATION SERVICES DIRECTOR
Shannon French Holt
E-mail: [email protected]
EVENTS COORDINATOR
Chiara Schum
E-mail: [email protected]
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2014 DEADLINES
SPRING PREVIEW
Bill Kattmann, Kattmann Construction, Inc
President
Vice President
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Bill Pedtke
STATE DIRECTORS
Bill Badger, Sr.
Bill Kattman
Sean A. Miller
Kenny Reinbrecht
Keith Scheessele
Mike Zehner
IBA LIFE DIRECTORS
Alan Bosma
Ron Dauby
Bob Hatfield
*Steve Heidorn
Damien Scheessele
David Schroeder
*Carl Shepherd
Ted Ubelhor
* denotes Past State President
NATIONAL DIRECTORS
Carl Shepherd (Life Director)
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April
Sunday
Monday
6
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3
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5
SIBA 8
Membership
Meeting
9
10
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25
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Parade of Homes
AD COPY
Deadline
5:30pm @ Clarion
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Lunch
&
Codes
11:30am at SIBA
RC
Meeting
4:30pm @ TBA
27
28
May
Sunday
Monday
23
Administrative
Professionals Day
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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SIBA 13
Membership
Meeting
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5:30pm @ Clarion
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20
Lunch
&
Codes
11:30am at SIBA
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28
Mark your calendars for these SIBA meetings and events. Members should feel free to call the SIBA office for details on any of
the meetings listed on these calendars, or for dates of future events.
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President's Message...
Warmer Weather Means It’s Time To Build
Mike Zehner, 2014 SIBA President
After a freezing 1st quarter slowed
our business down, the warmer
sunshine seems to be warming
things up for us. I started to think it
wouldn’t ever get warm again!
But I think spring is here. Winter
has been deceptive, so it’s tough to
be sure. I hope all the builders are
taking full advantage of the sunny
days.
And I hope all SIBA members are
taking advantage of the benefits
and services provided by the
Builders Association. This is a great
organization, that really goes to
bat for its members.
And speaking of work by the
Builders Association, I am glad to
say HB 1301 was signed into law.
This legislation will streamline
the process for getting buildings
started without diminishing code
compliance.
This will affect
commercial builders first and
foremost. But residential builders
will feel the relief too.
From the viewpoint of the SIBA
President, I want to relay to all
members that SIBA is a great value.
The members need to convey
the value of the association to
our subcontractors and suppliers.
Building houses provides many
jobs, and without this kind of
representation, many of the people
who are connected to our industry
will not have work.
There are several other main
topics that SIBA is working on to
benefit our building businesses.
SIBA deserves our support.
Other benefits and services by
SIBA are:
The insurance program through
Logan Lavelle Hunt. Business and
Health insurance programs are
saving thousands of dollars for
some companies.
The Spring Preview and Fall Tour
of Homes are excellent events that
allow builders to meet buyers. And
of course the upcoming Parade of
Homes is an icon in the community
that delivers buyers to our homes.
The builder rebates program has
paid builders thousands of dollars,
for simply reporting the products
used in their homes or remodeling
projects.
In September, Speed Networking
proved to be a smash hit, bringing
builders to participating suppliers
face-to-face literally!!! And that’s
just one of our regular monthly
meetings.
The Quality Assurance Builder
Standards is a great value for
SIBA builders. These guidelines
need to be put into our contracts,
and they will help protect us
from unreasonable customers. I
highly encourage all builders to
participate in this program fully.
Another program available to SIBA
members only.
I hope you are taking advantage
of everything the Association offers
you. And if you are, please make
sure the people whose jobs depend
on working for you understand
this too. We need to build our
membership.
It is time to build.
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ACTION NEWS
SOIL SUITABILITY –
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE TO DETERMINE?
The
Legal
Language
by
Shannon Frank
Kahn, Dees,
Donovan & Kahn LLP
A recent case making its way
through the Federal appeals court
(see Metcalf Constr. Co. v. United
States) calls to issue a contractor’s
responsibility to investigate site
suitability and adapt construction
methods to account for irregular
conditions.
While this case
involves a military housing project
in Hawaii, the issues in question
should be given attention by
residential builders, especially
considering the multitude of
soil conditions that exist in
Southwestern Indiana.
A builder’s custom contract
needs to address that the
owner is responsible to conduct
all evaluations and testing of
the real estate to confirm its
appropriateness for construction
of the residence, as well as
clearly state the builder will not
be performing any such testing or
evaluations of the soil. To the extent
the owner has testing performed,
the builder must then tailor its
price, materials and construction
techniques in accordance with
the results set forth in the report, as
well as attach a copy of the report
to the construction agreement.
Depending on the testing results,
it may also be prudent to require
the owner to engage an engineer
to
formulate
construction
specifications to address the soil
conditions. This will give the
builder an expert’s blueprint upon
which to rely during construction
and potentially reduce the
builder’s liability.
The contract should also
require the owner to disclose
any site conditions for which
they have knowledge, such as
rock, utility lines, previous mining
or other issues that may impact
ground conditions. The owner’s
representation can then be
confirmed within the terms of the
construction contract. Builders
must be wary of any language that
places independent site testing
requirements on the builder, as
failing to perform could result in
liability to the builder, even when
the owner discloses or makes
representations
concerning
the ground’s suitability for
construction.
The information contained in this article is for
informational purposes only and is not intended
as legal advice. For more information concerning
the above, contact attorney Shannon Frank of
Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP, at (812) 4233183 or by email at [email protected].
609 N. Weinbach Avenue
Evansville, IN 47711
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Benthall Bros., Inc.
Distributors of
Fine Building Products
• Andersen Windows & Doors
• Silverline & Simonton Vinyl Windows
• Centurion Stone Veneer (supply or install)
• CHI Overhead Garage Doors
• Insulated Entry Doors
(steel, fiberglass, wood)
• Exterior Sidings & Trim
(many shapes & colors)
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ACTION NEWS
ACA Update- How Association Health Plans Can Help
Insight
Into
Insurance
by
Steve Church
Logan Lavelle Hunt
Insurance
*Affordable Care Act
Update*
We want to provide you with
the information you need to both
be in compliance and make the
best possible decisions on health
insurance options for the Kentucky
market place.
Individual Mandate:
-The ACA requires everyone to
be enrolled in a health plan by
March 31, 2014
-If you do not have coverage
there will be a penalty.
-The last enrollment date for
individual plans is 3/31 for a 4/15
effective date.
-If you are not enrolled by
3/31/2014 you will have to wait
until this fall to enroll.
The Exchange Marketplace
Kynect gives you a choice of the
following insurance companies:
o Anthem/Pathway
o Kentucky Health Cooperative
o Humana (HMO options only in
Louisville, Lexington and Northern
Kentucky).
To be eligible for any subsidy,
you must enroll through the Kynect
website. Subsides are based on
income and family makeup.
The Off Exchange Marketplace
The carriers that are writing
individual plans outside of Kynect
are :
o Humana (PPO & HMO)
o Anthem/Pathway
o Assurant.
When considering which
market place is best for you, pay
attention to the plan designs and
the provider networks available.
Do not assume that your doctor
or hospital is taking the plan
you chose simply because it is
an Anthem or Humana plan.
They have significantly changed
their provider networks for these
products YOU MAY NOT HAVE
ANY COVERAGE IF YOU GO
OUT OF STATE.
Don’t take a chance on this,
get with a professional insurance
broker (like Logan Lavelle Hunt)
and discuss thoroughly. Only
a licensed broker in Kentucky,
under the ACA, can make a
recommendation to a client, so
call Logan Lavelle Hunt for sound
guidance.
Small Group Employers (2-50):
January 1, 2014 began the full
implementation of health care
reform nationwide.
o Community Rating is how
health insurance rates are set for
this size company
o
Carriers can no longer
use health history to set your
premiums.
o
Age, geographic location
and smoker/non smoker are only
factors used do determine rates.
Because
of
this
rating
methodology many (a majority)
of employers accepted an “early
renewal” for December 1, 2013
to avoid the negative effect this
will have on your premiums. For
employers who did not accept
this “early renewal” or got busy
and did not pay attention, there
have been renewal increases
from 30-80%.
Small Business has not been
offered an extension or waiver to
put off the effects of the ACA. This
segment of employers is getting
hit the hardest due to ACA.
The unique benefit of being a
member of a Trade Association
that has a group insurance
program is that the group medical
plan for members avoids these
rating provisions.
o The Association Plan is treated
as a large group health plan under
the ACA
oThe Association Plan is able
to use medical history to set
premiums.
Although not a perfect fit for
every employer, this is a strong
option that members need to look
into. Logan Lavelle Hunt, our
agent, has had recent success with
a member who received an 80%
increase as a result of community
rating and the ACA. Through the
Association plan that member
only experienced a 9% increase
for the same benefit selection.
Large Group Employers (5099)
Another
delay
in
ACA
implementation was handed
down on February 10, 2014 for
companies of this size. If you have
a company that is in this category,
you are probably familiar with the
“Play or Pay” provision that is in
the law. Basically, “play or pay”
means that you either provide a
minimum health insurance plans to
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Membership Corner
ACA Update
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all full time employees (play) OR
pay a fine to the government if you
choose not to provide employees
the coverage. This has been very
problematic for the administration
politically and therefore changes
were made for this segment of
companies.
The changes are as follows:
o “Play or Pay" deadline has
been pushed back to January 1,
2016
o Community Rating (described
above) will take effect on January
1, 2016
The Association group medical
plan can be an attractive option
today for larger employers, why
wait? Take all of the guess work
out of ACA by joining our program
now.
With all the changes in the
individual and group market place
using a professional insurance
broker is more important than
ever. Remember to contact Logan
Lavelle Hunt, our exclusively
endorsed agent, if you want more
information on your Association
Group Plan.
The information contained in this article is
for informational purposes only. For the best
coverage on your specific situation, please
contact Steve Church of Logan Lavelle
Hunt at 1-887-949-7444 or by email at
[email protected].
It's Time to Renew... SIBA Membership
Andersen Windows Inc.
Custom Blinde & Shade Co.
ERA First Advantage Realty
Freightliner-Western Star of Eville
Homes by Robert Cook
Kuhlman Construction Inc.
Meyer Truck Equipment
Morley & Associates Inc.
Ray’s Heating & AC Inc.
Winiger Electric
These members are up for renewal in April. If you
see them, offer a friendly reminder to renew!
Welcome New Member
Braco, Inc.
Brittany Hazelwood
PO Box 452
Henderson, KY 42419
Phone: 270-826-3867
Fax: 270-826-3859
Email: [email protected]
Sponsor: Jason Scheller
LAST CHANCE...
Air Tight Insulation Co, Inc.
Progressive Custom Homes, Inc.
As of 3/21/14 , these members have not renewed
their Membership Dues and will be CANCELLED
at the end of this month. Please check the list
closely. If you do business with any of them, offer
a friendly reminder of the benefits of being a SIBA
member and encourage them to renew.
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Meeting
April 8th
@ Clarion Inn
(US 41 & Lynch Rd.)
5:30 p.m.
$24 with reservation:
reservations required
before NOON on April 8!
~ RSVP ~
479-6026
[email protected]
~ PROGRAM ~
Guest Speaker:
Ben Miller
Vanderburgh County Building
Commissioner
Sponsors:
ERA First Advantage Realty
IMI
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ACTION NEWS
SIBA Sp ke Club Members
329
285
273
Dauby Construction
Carl Shepherd
269
Shepherd Construction, Inc.
231
Homes by Alan Bosma
230
Jagoe Homes, Inc.
219
Logan Lavelle Hunt Ins. Agency
196
R.A. McGillem Custom Homes
Sandy Smith Jones
196
Sandy Smith Builder, Inc.
Brad Sterchi
192
Sterchi Homes Corporation
Bill Badger, Sr.
161
Badger Construction, Inc.
C. Frank Scholz
159
Scholz Drywall & Interiors, Inc.
RED SPIKES
(100-149)
Jeff Hatfield
Scheessele & Sons Construction
Bruce Miller
91
Nick Thompson
90
Jon Newcomb
Mike Zehner, CGB GMB
71
Chris Scholz
Dick Zirkle
68
Bill Kattmann
65
Ann-Marie Schapker
57
Kenny Elpers
Zehner Contracting LLC
Benthall Brothers, Inc.
Insulpro, Inc.
Kenny Reinbrecht
Reinbrecht Homes
Walt VanZilen
57
Selective Homes by Chad & Dad
Jill Hayden
55
Hayden Homes, LLC
Shane Clements
54
Homes by Eagle Construction
Jim Muth
53
Complete Lumber, Inc.
27
25
BLUE SPIKES
(6-24)
24
Scholz Drywall & Interiors, Inc.
22
Kattmann Construction
18
Vectren
15
Elpers Development, Inc.
Scott Edmond
14
Fifth Third Bank
Keith Scheessele
12
Scheessele & Sons Construction
Judy Dauby
11
9
5
Dauby Construction
Donnie Denton
Denton Homes
Shannon Frank
LIFE SPIKES
(25-49)
FC Tucker Emge Realtors
75
Creative Interiors/ReBath
27
Thompson Homes Inc.
Rick Oakley, CGR CAPS
Mike Frank
32
Barrington Development
80
Chris Combs
Kahn, Dees, Donovan, & Kahn
42
Combs Landscape & Nursery
Sean Miller
140
Benthall Bros.
133
Windows of Evansville
Core Contractors
Damien Scheessele
97
John Elpers
John Elpers Homes
Heidorn Construction, Inc.
Ron McGillem
Vectren
Davis Homes
Steve Heidorn, CGR CGB CAPS 238
Trent Hunt
Robbie Sears
Killebrew Brick, Inc.
Jeff Happe
32
K-I Lumber and Building Materials
Happe & Sons Construction
ROYAL SPIKES
(150-249)
Scott Jagoe
Mark Hansen
GREEN SPIKES
(50-99)
Brad Killebrew
33
First Security Bank
(as of 2/28/14)
Danny Davis
Alan Bosma, CGB CGR
33
Ted Ubelhor
Homes by the Talbert Group
Ron Dauby
Lowe’s Home Centers
Pella Windows & Doors
Thompson Homes, Inc.
Mike Talbert
34
Rick Schapker
SUPER SPIKES
(250-499)
Tommy Thompson
John Graupner
Bert Warner
Brent Holweger
40
39
36
Holweger Construction,Inc.
Jennifer Mitchell
Windows of Evansville
35
Blue Spikes must recruit two spikes per year until
they reach Life Spike status (25 Spikes) in order
to remain in the NAHB Spike Club.
ACTION NEWS
APRIL 2014
2014 Officers
Co-Chairmen: Mike Freeman
Brian Mullen
Vice Chairman: Tim Elpers
Secretary/Treasurer: David Grounds
ROSTER
REMODELERS
Comfort Homes
Core Contractors, Inc.
Creative Interiors/Re-Bath
D & M Construction Inc.
Habitat of Evansville Inc.
Happe & Sons Construction
Heidorn Construction Inc.
Homes by Alan Bosma, LLC
MCF Construction Inc.
Popham Construction
Reinbrecht Homes
Sandy Smith Builder Inc.
Scheessele & Sons Construction
Tri-State Restoration Cont.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Allied Building Products Corp.
All-Weather Products Inc.
American Wholesalers Inc.
Andersen Windows
Bayer's Plumbing Inc.
Benthall Bros., Inc.
CD Enviornmental Inc.
Champion Window Co.
Evansville Winnelson Co.
Ferguson Enterprises Inc.
Fifth Third Bank
Gabe Mehringer Plumbing Inc.
Graber Insealators Inc.
Greer’s Flooring America
Indiana Wholesalers Inc.
Insulpro Inc.
K-I Lumber & Building Mat.
Kight Lumber Co Inc.
King’s Great Buys Plus
Kitchen Interiors
Lensing Building Specialties
Louisville Tile Distributors Inc.
Mark Dill Plumbing Company
Martin Brothers & Co Inc.
Old National Bank
Pella Windows & Doors
PPG/Porter Paints
ProSource Whls Floor Coverings
Scholz Drywall & Interiors Inc.
Sherwin Williams
Sunburst Stained Glass
Swat Pest Mgt. & Healthy Spaces
Windows of Evansville
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Remodelers Round-Up
Residential Remodeling Market Continues Gradual
Climb, Bath and Kitchen Most Popular Upgrades
Residential remodeling will
continue a gradual climb back
up in 2014 from a dramatic fall
during the economic downturn,
according to experts at a press
conference hosted by the
National Association of Home
Builders (NAHB) Remodelers at
the International Builders’ Show
(IBS) in Las Vegas. Remodelers
from around the country agreed
with the forecast, citing increased
demand from home owners for
upgrades to existing bathrooms
and kitchens.
NAHB projects that residential
remodeling spending on owneroccupied single-family homes will
increase 2.5 percent in 2014 over
2013, and another 1.8 percent in
2015.
“Remodelers are regaining
confidence in the market as home
owners continue to upgrade
their homes and make repairs or
replacements that were deferred
during tough times,” said 2014
NAHB Remodelers Chairman
Paul Sullivan, CGR, CAPS, CGP,
a remodeler from Boston. “NAHB
Remodelers looks forward to
working in a strengthened market
as homes sales rise.”
“We are predicting slow and
steady growth in remodeling
activity throughout 2014 and
into 2015,” said Paul Emrath,
NAHB’s vice president for survey
and housing policy research.
“That outlook is consistent with
the indicators of future activity in
our recent Remodeling Market
Index (RMI) survey. It’s a positive
sign that whole house remodels
have rebounded somewhat as
home equity levels increased in
2013, though traditional bath and
kitchen projects remain the most
popular remodels.”
Repairs and replacements of old
components and the desire for
upgraded amenities were cited
as the top reasons for customers
to hire a remodeler, according to
a recent NAHB survey. The survey
results describe the changes the
remodeling market has undergone
in recent years, such as the growth
in whole house remodels after a
dive in 2010.
Remodelers Meeting
Tuesday, April 22nd
4:30pm at TBA
An email will be sent out
as soon as the location &
agenda are determined.
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Member Advantage at a Glance
ACTION NEWS
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Real Estate Settlement
Real estate settlement and its related processes require top-notch coordination
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Our experienced and highly trained professionals take a fully integrated approach to title and closing. With the emphasis on solution-oriented communication and a commitment to provide positive experiences, we work to assure that
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As an independent insurance agency, we represent a carefully selected group
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We continue to gain market share in the Evansville area due to your consideration.
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Pella Corporation earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR
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As a company, imi, Irving Materials Inc., values three areas that make up the cornerstone of our business.
1. Put the customer First.
2. Treat our employees fairly
3. Give back to the communities where we operate.
Our workforce is comprised of people who live in and are a part of the community in which they are
employed. We encourage our employees to be active in charitable and civic organizations on a local level. As a
corporation, we participate with many not-for-profit groups, especially those that promote the education and
well-being of children.
In addition, we support numerous trade associations that promote safety and enviornmental responsibility
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NAHB Reveals Most Popular Features Found in New Homes
During New Homes Month in April, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is sharing with home
buyers the most popular features in new single-family homes in 2014. Builders from across the country were
surveyed on what features they were most likely to include in a typical single-family home this year, revealing
that convenience, livability and energy efficiency are top priorities.
“Newly constructed homes can suit the specific requirements of today’s home buyers,” said NAHB Chairman
Kevin Kelly, a home builder and developer from Wilmington, Del. “And now is a great time to consider buying a
new home, as consumers can take advantage of competitive home prices and low interest rates to find the perfect
new home for their families.”
Home builders are including features that are practical and functional for the daily lives of today’s home buyers.
The features that are most likely to be included in a typical single-family home this year are:
-Walk-in closet in the master bedroom
-Low-e windows
-Laundry room -Great room.
Energy efficiency is a key theme with Energy-Star rated appliances, programmable thermostats and EnergyStar rated windows at the top of the list. These features help make the home more comfortable and can save the
home owner significant money over the long term. On a median per square-foot basis, home owners spent 78
cents per square foot per year on electricity, while owners of new homes spent 65 cents per square foot per year,
according to data from the 2009 American Housing Survey (AHS).
Builders also list features such as granite countertops, a double sink and a central island as winning elements
in new-home kitchens, and a linen closet and a private toilet in the bathroom. Additional features likely to be
included throughout the home include first-floor ceilings at least nine-feet high, a front porch, outdoor lighting
and a patio.
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Wonderful Statehouse Welcome
It was a wonderful welcome at the Statehouse for home builders! This February, several lawmakers took
time out of their busy schedules to visit with SIBA members inside the statehouse. SIBA supported IBA
representatives who testified in the Senate Committee for HB 1301 which includes many pro-growth provisions
and will streamline plan review for class 1 structures. The bill was signed into law.
Pictured during the Statehouse luncheon are Ben Miller, Evansville Building Commissioner; Kenny Reinbrecht,
SIBA Builder, State Senator Vaneta Becker, District #50; Bill Pedtke, SIBA Executive Director; State Rep. Holli
Sullivan, District #78; and Mike Zehner, SIBA President.
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MEMBERSHIP
ROSTER
BUILDERS
Ambrose Construction Inc
Badger Construction Inc
Barrington Development Group
Bower Construction, Inc.
Brian Stevens Homes Inc
W E Brubeck Construction LLC
CAC Development Company, LLC
CAPE Community Action Prg of Eville
Comfort Homes
Conti Homes LLC
Core Contractors, Inc
Corey Hirsch Construction Inc.
Country Ayre, Inc.
Cravens Construction Inc
Creative Interiors/Re-Bath
D & M Construction Inc
Danco Construction Inc
Dauby Construction Inc
David Stevens Construction Inc
Davis Homes
Denton Homes, Inc
Don Dubord Homes Inc
Doty's Home Building Inc
Edge Construction & Interiors Inc.
Elpers Development Inc
Exquisite Homes LLC
Faulkenburg Enterprises LLC
GEN 3 Contracting
George Building Innovations, LLC
Goebel Realty & Development
Goodson Construction Co Inc
Green Meadow Construction, Inc.
Haas Homes Inc
Habitat of Evansville Inc
Happe & Sons Construction
Hayden Homes, LLC
Heidorn Construction Inc
Holweger Construction, Inc.
Homes by Alan Bosma, LLC
Homes by Eagle Construction
Homes by Jimmy Kaster
Homes by R L Brown LLC
Homes by Robert Cook
Intek, Inc.
Jagoe Homes Inc
John Elpers Homes
John Mattingly Homes Inc
Kattmann Construction Inc
Kensler Construction LLC
Kuhlman Construction Inc
Leosons Inc
MCF Construction Inc
Maken Corporation
Mike Greenwell LLC
Mike Hirsch Construction
Murphy Homes Inc
Nathan Esche Construction, Inc.
New Urban Homes, LLC
Nord Enterprises Inc
Phil Kost Construction
Popham Construction Co
Progressive Custom Homes, Inc.
Public Ed Foundation of Ev
R A McGillem Custom Homes
R J C Inc
Rahman Homes
Reinbrecht Homes
Rhoades & Curry
S.K. Briscoe Development LLC
Sandy Smith Builder Inc
Scheessele & Sons Construction
Selective Homes by Chad & Dad
Shepherd Construction Inc
Sterchi Homes Corporation
Talbert Homes and More, Inc.
Thompson Homes Inc
Tri State Contracting, LLC
Tri-State Restoration Contractors
Zehner Contracting, LLC
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MEMBER
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As of:
2/28/2014
Builders
77
Associates
172
Total 249
Y-T-D Net Growth: -1.6%
Annualized Retention: 83.8%
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ASSOCIATES
31 W Insulation Co.
5 Star Security Systems
A-1 Guttering Inc
Action Pest Control
Advanced Disposal
Airtight Insulation Co Inc
Allied Building Products Corp
All-Weather Products Inc
Alside Supply Center
American Wholesalers Inc
Andersen Windows, Inc.
B & P Supply
B M B, Inc
Barnett & Associates
Bayer's Plumbing Inc
Benny's Flooring, LLC
Benthall Bros Inc
Bill Egli Concrete Construction
Blackwell Drywall Inc
Blinds Etc.
Bosse Title Company
Brackett Heating & A/C, Inc.
Braco, Inc.
Brian's Concrete Supplies, Inc.
Budget Blinds of Newburgh
Ben Bush Landscapes
Cabinets and Counters Inc
Cannon Concrete Services, Inc.
Cash Waggner & Associates PC
Champion Window Co
Chapman Construction
Clarion Inn & Conference Center
CLEAResult
CM Painting LLC
Combs Landscape & Nursery, Inc
Complete Design Service
Complete Lumber/Kirchner Bldg Cent.
Concrete Supply, LLC
Custom Blind & Shade Co
Dianna's Professional Clean Svc
Don Koester Masonry Inc
E & B Paving Inc
Edwards Concrete Construction
Electrical Assist/Ambiance Lting
Elite Concrete Services
Elliott's Excavating
Engler's Flashing Works
ERA First Advantage Realty Inc
Evansville Courier Company
Evansville Print Specialists
Evansville Teachers F.C.U.
Evansville Tile Distributors
Evansville Winnelson Co
F C Tucker Emge Realtors
F&S Plumbing
Fehrenbacher Cabinets Inc
Felts Lock & Alarm Co Inc
Fences Unlimiited
Ferguson Enterprises Inc
Fifth Third Bank - Mortgage
First Federal Savings Bank
First Security Bank
Freightliner-Western Star of
Evansville
Gabe Mehringer Plumbing Inc
GAF Materials Corporation
General Shale Products Corp
German American Bank
Gogel Foam Insulation
Graber Insealators Inc
Greer's Flooring America
Grooms Exteriors Inc
Guttertech, Inc.
Hahn Bros Drywall Corporation
Hasgoe Cleaning Systems Inc
Head's Electric Inc
Heathcotte & Weinzapfel LLC
Heritage Federal Credit Union
Home Design Group
The Home Plan Co
Horizon Contracting Inc.
Hornbeck Concrete Services Inc
Hydromax
Illuminating Expressions
IMI - Irving Materials Inc
Indiana Wholesalers Inc
Insight
Insulpro Inc
Interstate Stone Supply Inc
J B I Construction Inc
Jack Frost, Inc
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Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP
Keller Williams Realty
Kemper CPA Group LLP
Kenny Kent Toyota Scion Lexus
Kenny Kent Chevrolet
K-I Lumber & Building Materials
Kight Lumber Co Inc
Killebrew Brick
Kings Great Buys Plus
Kitchen Interiors
KMI LLC
Koch Air LLC
Kraft Nursery Inc
L E Raley Electric Co Inc
Lang Brothers Construction Inc
Lappe Heating & Air Inc
Lea Matthews Furniture & Int
Legence Bank
Leisure Distributors
Lensing Building Specialties
Light Concepts
Lin-Gas Inc
Lockyear Title LLC
Logan Lavelle Hunt Ins Agency
Louisville Tile Distributors Inc
Lowe's Home Centers
Mann Seamless Guttering
Mark C. Woodruff Appraisals, LLC
Mark Dill Plumbing Company
Martin Brothers & Co Inc
Matt's Precision Drywall Inc
MCF House Movers LLC
Menards
Metzger Construction Co Inc
Meuth Carpet Supply
Meuth Construction Supply, Inc.
Meyer Truck Equipment
Miller Block & Brick Co
B-Dry Systems of SW Indiana
Morley & Associates Inc
Morton Solar, LLC
Mr. Fence, Inc.
Mulzer Crushed Stone
Nenneker Electric Service Inc
NexGen Building Supply
Niehaus Construction LLC
Niehaus Lumber Co, Inc.
NiteLiters Inc
Old National Bank Paragon
Sight, Sound & Security
Pay Day Payroll, Inc.
Pella Windows & Doors
Plumbers Supply
PPG/Porter Paints
Premier Concrete
Premier Heating and Cooling Inc.
Premiere Paint & Wallpaper
ProSource Whls Floor Coverings
Raben Tire Co Inc
Ray's Heating & AC Inc
Republic Services of Evansville
Romain Cross Pointe Auto Park
Schiff Air Cond & Heating Inc
Schindler Heating & Air
Conditioning, Inc.
Scholz Drywall & Interiors Inc
Service Glass Inc
Shelter Distribution
Sherwin Williams
Stolz Structural Inc
Sunburst Stained Glass
Swat Pest Management &
Healthy Spaces
Tim Taylor Electric, Heat & Clg
The Rug Gallery of Newburgh
ThermalCell Insulation LLC
Truss Systems Inc
Trusses by Hobgood Inc
United Bank
United Dynamics, Inc.
Vanguard Alarm Services Inc
VECTREN
Vertical Tile Inc.
Viable Home Energy, LLC
Water Furnace
Windows of Evansville
Winiger Electric
WOW Internet Cable & Phone
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