2007 Stars Awards - North Carolina Home Builders Association

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The official magazine of the North Carolina Home Builders Association
Vol. 36, No. 10,
NoVember 2007
21CbeC revisited
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The official magazine of the
North Carolina
Home Builders Association
2005 Communicator Award Winner
Dedicated to the advancement of the home building industry,
North Carolina Builder (ISSN 1552-8685) is published
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Association, P.O. Box 99090, Raleigh, N.C. 27624-9090.
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Mike Carpenter
Executive Vice President
and General Counsel
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Record number of visitors achieve “Passport to excellence”
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The fifth annual 21st Century Building Expo & Conference attracted more visitors than ever. You’ll find a
complete photo review of all the activities starting on page 11.
Sponsors ..............................................................12
Prize winners .....................................................17
Spike & Exhibitor Reception .................... 15
Golf tournament results ...............................21
Floored in fashion
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Join your fellow NCHBA members at Pinehurst Dec. 12-13 for the fourth quarter board meeting and
installation of officers.
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robert Privott
Director of Codes and Construction [email protected]
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deborah alford
Director of Conferences
and Professional Development
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It was a STAR-studded evening, complete with tropical theme, as companies from all over the state accepted
awards in the annual STARS Awards Competition.
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President’s Message
Capitol Insider
Code Corner
BuIld-PaC Contributors
SPIke Member update
SPIke of the Month
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on the cover:
The Super STARS Award for Master Planned Community of the Year went to Heritage Links in Wake Forest.
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tracie
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Director of Exhibitor Services
erin loucks
Manager of
Political Operations
North Carolina Builder Institute is calling all artists to submit an entry in its new logo design contest.
a stellar Caribbean Jump up
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lisa Martin
Director of Regulatory Affairs
Kathryn atkinson
Director of Membership Services
Manufacturers are becoming increasingly creative, with flooring options designed to suit whatever
“look” your buyers are seeking.
looking for the WOW factor
Paul Wilms
Director of Government Affairs
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lastair Macaulay
Director of Political Affairs
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Celebrate at Pinehurst
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allocable to lobbying — is 29 percent.
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President’s Message
2007 NCHBA
Leadership
by Paul Mullican, 2007 NCHBA President
President
Paul Mullican
President-Elect
Ray Rhodes
First Vice President
Frank Wiesner
Secretary/Treasurer
Rick Shields
Executive Vice President
Mike Carpenter
Immediate Past President
& NAHB Executive Committee
State Representative
Dave Stormont
NAHB Executive Committee
Jonathan Elliot
Vice President, Region I
Joe Tarascio
Vice President, Region II
Glenn Morrison
Vice President, Region III
Warren Smith
Vice President, Region IV
Ralph Doggett
Vice President, Region V
Jim Graves
Vice President, Region VI
Larry Airey
Vice President, Region VII
Erik Anderson
Vice President, Region VIII
Gary Faulkenbury
Vice President, Region IX
Marty-Jo Wilson
Vice President, Region X
Buddy Smith
Presidential Appointee
Mike Gerber
Darrell Patterson
Kathy Craven-Snodgrass
Chair,
Associate Members Committee
Pamla Pekrun
President, EO/ES Council
Susan Black
President,
Professional Women in Building
Bunny Boyd
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What an Expo it was!
love racing, football and the North Carolina Home Builders Association! You are probably
asking what racing and football have in common with NCHBA. They all have one very
common denominator to be successful: teamwork.
Your NCHBA Executive Vice President, Mike Carpenter, has assembled the best staff
throughout our federation, and they have just put on our most successful
Expo! Attendance and class enrollment were at an all-time high, both for the
show and for our NAHB and NCBI courses.
The golf tournament was just perfect — all but my swing. The STARS
Awards Gala’s Caribbean Jump Up was star-studded. Congratulations to all
the STARS winners! Even if you did not win, you are still a winner just for
entering.
Mullican
We had a sold-out exhibit floor, with more Money will buy a
than 400 exhibit spaces sold. As I walked the floor, talking with fine dog, but only
vendors about their products, I was amazed by how versatile this kindness will make
show is — you can find anything from mortgage services to software
him wag his tail.
programs on the Expo floor!
On top of all the educational and practical products and services featured in the booths, the
exhibitors pulled out all the stops with a rock climbing wall, and even one of Richard Petty’s
stock cars (I told you how I love racing). There was even a car that was equipped to get close
to 100 miles per gallon.
Not only was there fun stuff to explore, but many prizes were given away — trips to exotic
places, wool rugs, tickets to the Carolina Opry, just to name a few. There were more than 35
winners in all, but the biggest winners were Toby Sutherland and Steve Malcolm, who won
$10,000 each — Toby on Thursday and Steve on Friday.The 21CBEC is the only place where
you can have fun learning how to better your business and win $10,000.
Another Expo presentation was the “High Production Builders Breakfast” on Thursday
morning at 8 a.m., which featured two of our nation’s leading economists: Dave Seiders, from
NAHB, and Dave Berson, from Fannie-Mae. Their presentations offered some real insight
into our economy and what to look for during these economically challenging times.
Also, Jack Haynes with Countrywide Home Loans talked about mortgages and foreclosures.
The advice given included:Watch your bottom line and inventory; work closely with your real
estate people, especially on qualifying your customer; talk to your financial advisers, bankers,
lenders, etc.; and sell those spec houses, now!
Don’t get me wrong, this was not a doom-and-gloom program. We are actually very lucky
here in North Carolina. As far as housing starts and sells, we are holding up better than any
other state. If we are smart, we will come through just fine. Currently, the best estimation is
that it will be the end of 2008 or the beginning of 2009 before we will work our way out of
this. Remember, 2008 is an election year and you know what that means.
It is hard to believe but next month, Dec. 12-13, we will have our installation of officers
and our fourth quarter board meeting in Pinehurst. Ray Rhodes will be installed as your 2008
President and I will join the ranks of past presidents. (Mullican who?) Please join all your
officers and board members as we welcome each one to their new office. Ray wanted me to
be sure and let you know that the “The Band of Oz” will be playing for our installation dinner.
You do not want to miss all the fun!
President
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Capitol Insider
How to overcome NIMBY opposition to your project
The following article appeared in NAHB’s Nation’s Building News last
spring. The author is Debra Stein, President of the San Francisco-based public
affairs firm, GCA Strategies. She is the author of several books on NIMBYism
and her firm specializes in controversial land use projects across the nation.
T
he public record is crammed with postcards, petitions and letters
in opposition to your project. The room is packed with shouting,
placard-waving opponents. Public officials seem reluctant to
establish eye contact with you and agency staff continues to insist
that you “do something” about community opposition. What do you
do?
Opposition or support?
When facing community resistance, you must first determine how
public opinion — public support and opposition — affects the political
decisions about your project, and then plan an appropriate course of
action. Do you need to reduce neighborhood opposition? Would it be
more effective to simply mobilize supporters to attend a hearing? Or
should you do both? Potential supporters are a totally different audience
than your opponents, and supporters won’t be moved by the same
messages that influence detractors. Rather than wasting your resources
with an overly-expansive community outreach program, you need to
diagnose your primary community relations needs at the outset of the
development process.
Four causes of opposition
Citizens generally oppose land use projects for one of four reasons, and
each requires a different community outreach response.
Misinformation
A tremendous amount of opposition is based on misperceptions or
exaggerated fears of a project’s impact.This type of opposition is the easiest to
overcome. Developers should generally rely on unilateral communications
such as newsletters or fact sheets, or bilateral communications such as
one-on-one briefings, to educate people about their projects.
The large community meetings, public workshops and the other opendoor forums that public agencies often insist upon are rarely effective
informational events and should not be the sole outreach event. These
meetings often do little more than provide venues that foster even more
opposition.They enable potential opponents to meet each other, hear and
adopt each other’s agendas and encourage activists to stake out extreme
public positions to impress their constituents. Questions and issues raised
in these meetings usually cannot be adequately discussed because of time
constraints, so what is discussed tends to be one-sided.
Using these meetings as your initial and primary community contact
has other drawbacks as well. Providing too much information about your
proposal can alert audience members to issues they had not considered.
Unmet emotional needs
Opposition to your project may have nothing to do with the
project itself. Some citizens get involved in land use debates in order
to feel important or to justify their leadership roles in their community
associations. In addition, when neighbors feel that they aren’t going to
“win” many substantive points about your proposal, they may try to make
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the facts irrelevant by shifting the debate away from a rational consideration
of your plan to an emotional confrontation. Emotional attacks are often
an effective way for citizens to even the playing field and feel like a pivotal
part of the decision-making process.
Meeting your opponents’ emotional needs is usually the least
expensive way to reduce opposition to your project. You may have to
allow neighbors to vent their anger toward you, and you may have to
apologize to them. Generally, you don’t have to make costly concessions
to overcome opposition based on unmet emotional needs.
Conflicts of values
Some people perceive land use debates as basic moral conflicts between
good and evil. Until relatively recently, progress and growth generally
were considered morally good, with any environmental impacts in the
name of achievement seen as purely incidental.
Over the past few decades, however, America has seen a major shift
in its moral ideology as related to land use
and economic development. A significant
Rather than wasting
segment of society now believes that land
your resources with
has intrinsic value beyond its usefulness
to humans and that preservation of the
an overly-expansive
environment is itself an independent moral
community outreach
principle. For environmental moralists,
program, you need
ecological preservation is a higher moral
goal than economic growth or property
to diagnose your
rights.
primary community
If you share your opponents’ moral
relations needs at
principles, then say so. If your opponents
have a different priority on a particular
the outset of the
value, then explore with them those
development process.
priorities in relationship to their other
values. They may hold strong beliefs about
environmental protection, but how do those beliefs compare to other
moral priorities such as affirmative action, property rights or concepts
of fairness and equity? Even though you and your opponents hold truly
conflicting values, the clash does not have to result in deadlock. When
land use conflicts appear to be caused by ethical disagreements, focusing
on mutual interests and problems, rather than on conflicting values, can
lead to resolution.
Positive vs. negative interests
Land use projects tend to pit positive interests against negative interests.
Most supporters will endorse your proposal when they believe it creates
benefits that will improve their lives - new jobs, new services from the tax
revenues your project will generate, even new housing opportunities.
But neighbors also have a fear of losing what they have now. Most
people live where they do because they like it just the way it is. They
don’t want more traffic, less wildlife or open fields, more crowded schools
or other changes to the status quo. For most people, a bird in the hand is
worth two in the bush, and the neighborhood they currently know and
enjoy is worth a lot more to them than the speculative benefits you claim
your project will bring. That is why it is so much easier for opponents
to turn out troops to stop your project than it is for you to encourage
(See CAPITOL INSIDER on page 6)
Capitol Insider
(continued from page 5)
residents to show up to support your plan.
You do have several tools you can use to
help change people’s minds and build support
for your project.
Tools you can use
Persuasion
Developers often use rational persuasion
— a logical presentation of the facts and issues
— to convince citizens of the worth of the
project. Opponents rely heavily on emotional
persuasion — personal attacks, peer pressure,
guilt, appeals to fear and the like — to turn
residents against you and your project.
Many people, however, respond to peripheral
persuasion and use decision-making shortcuts
to decide whether they believe and agree with
you. “Everybody hates this so it must be a bad
project.” “She presented a lot of statistics, so she
must be telling the truth.” “All lawyers lie.”
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Negotiations
Developers often engage in negotiations
with neighbors to resolve conflict. It is critical
to note, however, that making concessions is
usually the most costly — and least effective
way — to resolve conflict. Concessions can cost
you millions.
There are four major types of bargaining:
Compromise. If you are fighting about a single
issue that can be easily divided - such as the
height of a building or the number of units in
a project - then you easily can reach a middle
ground by compromising on that one issue.
Exchanging concessions. If many issues are
in dispute, then you will probably want to
exchange or trade concessions by giving up
something of lesser importance to you in order
to gain a concession of more importance.
Expanding the pie. If the total pool of
potential resources seems too small to satisfy
everyone, then you can expand the pie by going
to stakeholders outside the debate for assistance
in making the neighbors happy. The outside
stakeholders typically can be city or county
officials.
Joint decision-making. Opponents often believe
that they should have decision-making powers
equal to the developer and that joint problemsolving is appropriate. With joint problem
solving, however, no development occurs at all
unless both the owner and the neighbors are
equally satisfied.
All community opposition is not alike
and the wrong type of outreach response can
create more problems than it solves. But by
carefully diagnosing the cause of opposition and
planning and putting into action an outreach
program specifically tailored to respond to that
cause, you can reduce citizen opposition to your
project.
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Code Corner
by Robert Privott, NCHBA Director of Codes and Construction
Privott
Building Code Council update
K
he following Petitions for Rulemaking have been granted by the
council. Notice of Rulemaking proceedings has been made. The
public hearings were held Sept, 10 and the final adoption meeting
may take place on or after Dec. 11.
Item C – 1 Request by David Smith, Chairman of the Residential
Standing Committee, to amend the 2006 N.C. Residential Code
for One- and Two- Family Dwellings, Section R202.The proposed
amendment is as follows:
R202 Definitions. WINDBORNE DEBRIS REGION. Areas within
hurricane-prone regions within 1500 feet (0.452 km) of the mean high
water line of the Atlantic Ocean defined as that area east of the inland
waterway from the NC/SC State line north to Beaufort Inlet; from that
point to include the barrier islands to the NC/VA State line.
Motion – Al Bass/Second – Mack Nixon/Passed – The petition as
amended above was Granted with one disapproval.This petition also applies
to the 2006 NC Building Code, Section 1609.2.
Item C – 2 Request by Bryan Readling, APA – The Engineered
Wood Association, to amend the 2006 N.C. Residential Code for
One- and Two-Family Dwellings, Sections R4404.3.4, R4406.3
and R4408.4. The proposed amendments are as follows:
4404.3.4 Exterior concrete slab-on-grade footings. Vertical reinforcement
shall be installed at intervals not to exceed Table 4404.1.1 and shall terminate
in a double sole plate.
Exception:Vertical reinforcement (anchorage) shall be installed at intervals
not to exceed Table 4404.1a where the bars terminate in a single sole plate.
Approved strap anchors or wood structural panels shall be installed to
provide a continuous load-path from the single sole plate to the wall.
4406.3 Gable endwalls. Gable endwalls in the 110, 120, and 130 mph
wind zones shall either be supported by lateral bracing at the ceiling or have
continuous studs from the floor to the roof. 2 x 4 studs at 16 inches on
center are limited to 10 feet in length between supports. Nonbearing 2 x 6
SPR#2 studs at 16 inches on center with 3/8 inch wood structural panel
sheathing are limited to unsupported lengths of 18 feet in 110 mph, 16 feet
in 120 mph and 14 feet in 130 mph wind zones. Wood structural panel
sheathing shall extend 12 inches beyond construction joints.
4408.4 Anchorage using wood structural panels. Wood structural panel
sheathing may be used to resist both lateral load and uplift simultaneously.
Panels shall be installed as follows:
5. Panels shall extend 12 inches beyond construction joints and shall
overlap girders their full depth.
Motion – Barry Maness/Second – Al Bass/Passed – The petition was
granted unanimously.
Item C – 3 Request by David Smith/Barry Gupton, Residential
Ad Hoc Committee, to amend the 2006 N.C. Residential Code,
Figure R403.1(1), Section R403.1.4, Table R403.1. The proposed
amendment is as follows:
Figure R403.1(1), Note 1 – Foundation shall extend not less than 12
inches below the finished natural grade or engineered fill and in no case less
than the frost line depth. The bottom of the footing shall be supported on
natural soil or engineered fill.
Section R403.1.4 Minimum depth. All exterior footings and foundation
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The Building Code Council will meet Dec.10-11 at the
Legislative Building in Raleigh. The work session will begin
at 9 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 10 and is open to the public on a
noncontributing basis.The public hearing will begin at 1 p.m.
that same day.The council will receive comments at this time.
At the close of the hearing, committees may meet.
systems shall extend below the frost line specified in Table R301.2(1). In no
case shall the bottom of the exterior footings be less than 12 inches (305
mm) below finished grade or engineered fill.
Exception: Frost protected footings constructed in accordance with
Section R403.3 and foots and foundations erected on solid rock shall not
be required to extend below the frost line.
In Seismic Design Categories D1 and D2, interior foots supporting
bearing walls or bracing walls and cast monolithically with a slab on grade
shall extend to a depth of not less than 18 inches (457 mm) below the top
of the slab.
Table R403.1 – In 1,500 and 2,000-psf columns, change all values 12
and 15-inch widths to 16-inch.
Add footnote: A minimum footing width of 12 inches is acceptable for
monolithic slab foundations.
Motion/Second/Passed – The petition was granted unanimously. The
footnote only applies to values changed from 12 to 16 inch.
2006 North Carolina Residential Code errata
The following notes are from the July 12, 2007 Residential Ad-Hoc
Meeting. The purpose of this meeting was to review the 2006 NC
Residential Code (2003 IRC with North Carolina Amendments - First
Printing). We compared this code to the 2006 NC amendments to the
2003 International Residential Code that this committee had completed
earlier. There was no attempt to make changes to our previous work, but
rather to make corrections, as errata.
R102.5 Appendices. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless
specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance text of this code.
~ Delete the words “adopting ordinance” and replace with “text of this
code”.
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ACCESSORY BUILDINGS. In one and two family dwellings not more
than three stories high with separate means of egress, a building, the use of which
is incidental to that of the main building and which is detached and located on the
same lot.
~ Insert the word “In” at the beginning of the sentence.
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320.4.4 Slab-on-grade (structural). All slabs which distribute the wall
loads to the foundation shall be insulated as specified in Section R320.4
and Appendix O. Foam plastic shall be installed along the vertical edge
and underneath the slab grade as specified in Section R320.4 Appendix
O figure O-3.
~ The end of the sentence should read as follows: …underneath the slab
grade as specified in Section R320.4 Appendix O, Fig O-3.
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~ Delete the note at the top of the figure – “NOTE: INSTALL
ANCHOR BOLTS PER SECTION R403.1.6. This is included in
Note 6 at the bottom of the page.
~ Top center figure – delete the words “Center line of approved
fastener”.
~ In note #1, the word “natural” should be deleted.
~ Notes 4,5 & 6 are missing from the figure:
4. For minimum footing width (W) see TABLE R403.1.
5. Minimum footing thickness (T) is: 6” for 1 story, 8” for 1 ½ , 2, or 2
½ story, and 10” for 3 story.
6. Install anchor bolts per Section R403.1.6.
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underlined.
403.1.4 Minimum depth. All exterior footings and foundation systems
shall extend below the frost line specified in Table R301.2(1). In no case
shall the bottom of the exterior footings be less than 12 inches below finish
grade.
Exception: Frost protected footings constructed in accordance with
Section R403.3 and footings and foundations erected on solid rock shall
not be required to extend below the frost line.
~ Delete the paragraph under Exceptions: In Seismic Design Categories
D1 and D2, interior footings supporting bearing walls or bracing walls
and cast monolithically with a slab on grade shall extend to a depth of
not less than 18 inches (457 mm) below the top of the slab.
Categories D1 and D2 are not applicable in North Carolina.
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R404.1.5.1 Pier and curtain walls. Curtain walls 4 inch (nominal)
minimum thickness between piers and bonded into piers supported on
concrete footings poured integrally with pier footings may be used for
frame construction and for masonry veneer frame construction not more
than 2 stories in height subject to the following limitations:
1. All load-bearing walls shall be placed on continuous concrete footings
placed integrally with the exterior wall footings.
2. The minimum actual thickness of a load-bearing masonry wall shall
be not less than 4 inches (102 mm) nominal or 3 3/8 inches (92 mm)
actual thickness, and shall be bonded integrally with piers spaced in
accordance with Section R606.8.
3. Piers shall be constructed in accordance with Section R606.5 and
Section R606.5.1, and shall be bonded into the load-bearing masonry
wall in accordance with Section R608.1.1 or Section R608.1.1.2.
4. The maximum height of a 4-inch (102 mm) load-bearing masonry
foundation wall supporting wood framed walls and floors shall not be
more than 6 feet (1829 mm) in height.
5. Anchorage shall be in accordance with R403.1.6, Figure R404.1.5(1),
or as specified by engineered design accepted by the building official.
6. The unbalanced fill for 4-inch (102 mm) foundation walls shall not
exceed 24 inches (610 mm) for solid masonry or 16 inches (406 mm)
for hollow masonry.
7. Pier size shall be based on Table 403.1(a).
8. See Chapter 44 for special anchorage and reinforcement in high wind zones.
~ Correct as follows: 5. (Figure R404.1.5(1) was deleted)
Table R404.2.3 PLYWOOD GRADE AND THICKNESS FOR
WOOD FOUNDATION CONSTRUCTION
~ Footnote d. needs to be added.
d.Fastening shall be in accordance with Section R319.3.
Appliances
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406.1 Concrete and masonry foundation dampproofing
Foundation walls where the outside grade is higher than the inside grade, except
where required to be waterproofed by Section R406.2, foundation walls
that retain earth and enclose habitable or usable spaces located below grade
shall be dampproofed from the top of the footing to the finished grade.
Masonry walls shall have not less than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) portland cement
parging applied to the exterior of the wall. The foundation walls shall be
dampproofed with a bituminous coating, 3 pounds per square yard (1.63
kg/m2) of acrylic modified cement, 1/8-inch (3.2 mm) coat of surfacebonding mortar complying with ASTM C 887 or any material permitted
for waterproofing in Section R406.2. Concrete walls shall be dampproofed
by applying any one of the above listed dampproofing materials or any one
of the waterproofing materials listed in Section R406.2 to the exterior of
the wall.
~ 2006 NC Residential Code copy does not show deletions
Figure 502.8(a) ACCEPTABLE LOCATION OF 3 5/8 Inch
DIAMETER HOLE IN 2 x 10 JOIST
FIGURE R502.8(a)
~ In note #4, delete XX nails and insert 6d nails.
R502.8 Drilling and notching. Structural floor members shall not be
cut, bored or notched in excess of the limitations specified in this section.
See Figures R502.8 and R502.8(a).
~ Add reference to Figure 502.8(a)
Table R503.2.1.1(1) ALLOWABLE SPANS AND LOADS
FOR WOOD STRUCTURAL PANELS FOR ROOF AND
SUBFLOOR SHEATHING AND COMBINATION SUBFLOOR
UNDERLAYMENT
~ In the first column – SPAN RATING, insert ROOF/FLOOR.
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The 2007 21st Century
Building Expo & Conference
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Building Expo & Conference, as thousands of people representing the home
building industry gathered at the Charlotte Convention Center to obtain
their Passport to Excellence,
This year’s Expo featured a sold-out floor with more than 400 exhibits and eight
systems-built homes for attendees to explore; a record-high enrollment and attendance
at the more than 45 seminars; over 160 entries in the STARS Awards Competition; plus,
the highest number of attendees in the history of the 21CBEC on the Expo floor.
The seminars began Wednesday, Sept. 12, and ran until Friday, Sept. 14, offering
a variety of opportunities for attendees to learn how to achieve business excellence.
General session seminars, such as “Doing Business in a Soft Market” and “Cost Effective
Techniques for Green Building,” provided information for constituents of the building
industry. Courses offered by the North Carolina Builder Institute and the National
Association of Home Builders University of Housing, such as “ChartingYour Path to
Success,”“Cost Control” and “Planning & Scheduling,” provided an opportunity for
attendees to become a few steps closer to obtaining their designations.
The beautiful weather on Wednesday afternoon helped make the annual
21CBEC Golf Tournament another success. Eighty-nine golfers traveled to Olde
Sycamore Golf Plantation to explore new territories. Congratulations to the
first-place team from The Contractor Yard – Rick Miller, Ken Cobbler, Bruce
Brushwood and Harold Rush. Wayne Elliot took home the title of “closest to the pin.” Special
thanks go out to all of those who sponsored this year’s golf tournament.
The 100,000-square-foot Expo Floor was not only the site of more than 400 informative
exhibits, it was also the place to check out one of the 10 different “Build-Smart” Demonstration
Clinics held both Thursday and Friday. Attendees were able to learn how to increase the quality
and efficiency of their business through such presentations as “Icyene Insulation,”“Flashing Brick
Mold Windows” and “Effective Sound Control.”
After all the time spent exploring new horizons on the Expo floor, SPIKE Members and
Exhibitors were honored at the SPIKE/Exhibitor Reception, held on the Expo Floor Thursday
afternoon.
During the evening of Thursday, Sept. 13, close to 400 building industry professionals were
transported to a Caribbean Jump Up at the fifth Annual STARS Awards Gala. The evening began
with a lively Rum Punch Reception at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte. Before the 50 STARS
Awards were presented, a scrumptious dinner of island-inspired steak and crab cakes was served.
Winners were recognized in more than 42 categories representing builders, developers, sales
and marketing professionals, interior merchandisers, Web designers, home builders associations
and others in the home building industry. This year two new categories were added:
Distinguished Builder Member of the Year and Distinguished Associate Member of the
Year.This provided an opportunity to honor two individuals who have contributed much to
NCHBA. Congratulations to Buddy Smith, who was named Distinguished Builder Member
of the Year, and Jerry Cowan, who was named Distinguished Associate Member of the Year.
Following the awards, The Voltage Brothers took the stage to provide hours of nonstop
entertainment!
Twenty-eight of the 21CBEC attendees were lucky recipients of door prizes that were
awarded every hour on the Expo floor Thursday and Friday. Friday afternoon, the Early Bird
Prize Drawing — a two-night stay for two at the Daufuskie Island Resort and Breathe Spa — was
awarded to Neil Tighe of Neil Tighe Builders from Jackson Springs. But the prizes didn’t get any
better than the $10,000 Grand Prize drawings held on Thursday and Friday. Congratulations go
out to Toby Sutherland from Apex and Steve Malcolm from Matthews, this year’s lucky $10,000
winners!
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2007 Expo in Review
t Representatives of 2-10 home Buyers Warranty,
a 2007 Gold Sponsor Club Member, visit with Mike
Carpenter, NCHBA Executive Vice President.
thanks for your support!
this year’s 21CBeC was a huge
success, thanks in part to the
sponsors and longtime exhibitors
on this page and the ones following.
Many of these companies have
exhibited at the 21CBeC since the
very first show, as indicated by the
green ribbon on their photos.
the 2007 eXPo SPoNSorS:
Brede/ llied exposition Services
Brede/a
SPIKE/Exhibitor Reception Co-Sponsors
Builders Mutual insurance Co.
Registration Sponsor and SPIKE/Exhibitor
Reception Co-Sponsor
Countrywide home loans
High Production Builder Breakfast Sponsor
Frank B. Norris & Company inc.
Cyber Café Sponsor
GaF Materials Corp.
Bag Sponsor
labor Finders
Pen Sponsor
Monierlifetile
Lanyard Sponsor
North Carolina Builder Magazine
Exhibitor Lounge Sponsor
thanks also go out to the 2007 North
Carolina home Builders association
Sponsor Club Members:
diamond: Builders Mutual Insurance Co.
Platinum: BB & T, Countrywide Home Loans
and The Contractor Yard
Gold: 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty and
Piedmont Natural Gas
Bronze: Duke Energy, ElectriCities of North
Carolina, Lowe’s and PSNC Energy
Patron: AT&T, Bonded Builders Warranty
Group, Progress Energy, Stuart Law Firm,
PLLC
Contributor: Cranfill, Sumner & Hartzog,
LLP, Heritage Propane, Lewis & Roberts,
PLLC, and Safran Law Offices
Join us next year as we
“Soar above the rest” at the
sixth annual 21st Century
Building expo and Conference,
Sept. 10-12, 2008, in Charlotte.
s Sponsors of registration and the
SPIKE/Exhibitor Reception, as well as a
2007 Diamond Sponsor Club Member, the
Builders Mutual insurance Co. team poses
in front of their safety training wall, where they held
demonstrations.
s Representatives from 2007
Bronze Sponsor Club Member
electriCities take a second to
pose for the camera.
t The Bonded Builders
Warranty Group, 2007 Patron
Sponsor Club Members, take a second to
smile for the camera.
t The High Production Builder Breakfast, held
for the first time this year, was a success in part
thanks to Countrywide home loans, which
sponsored the event. Frank Wiesner, NCHBA
First Vice President, and Paul Mullican, NCHBA
President, pose with representatives from the
company, which is also a 2007 Platinum
Sponsor Club Member.
s A 2007 Platinum Sponsor Club Member,
BB& distributed treats at its booth.
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November 2007
2007 Expo in Review
s
Piedmont Natural Gas is a proud
2007 Gold Sponsor Club Member.
PSNC energy
nergy is a 2007 Bronze Sponsor
Club Member
t An attentive crowd enjoys a Build Smart
demonstration on the Expo floor.
s heritage Propane,
Propane, a 2007
Contributor Sponsor Club Member, has
representatives on hand to speak with
attendees about their services.
s State Sen. Fred Smith (left) and State
Sen. Eddie Goodall meet with attendees
after the Leadership Conference.
Sen. Smith served as the
Conference’s keynote speaker.
s Cox industries team members
share a moment with Mike Carpenter.
s Representatives of doorSaver/
Perfect Products make time for a laugh
with Mike Carpenter.
t Mike Carpenter visits with
representatives from Construction it
i
Group.
Group
t Mike Carpenter poses with members of the
CiS Consulting Group team.
s Mike Carpenter,
NCHBA Executive Vice
President, poses with team
members from the 2007
Platinum Sponsor Club
Member, the
he Contractor
Yard.
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November 2007
2007 Expo in Review
Fiberweb/typar
t
typar
housewrap
ousewrap was
another five-year exhibitor at the Expo.
s Mike Carpenter
poses with Richard
Hughes of the
Go-Bolt inc. team.
s
A representative
from Gregory
Wood Products
poses for a picture.
s Fireside hearth & home breaks
out all the stops at its booth, setting up the
ultimate backyard party.
s George McRovie and
Greg Mallet of the Johns Manville
team pose for a picture.
t
duron/Sherwin Williams returns for the
fifth year as an exhibitor at the 21CBEC.
s The James hardie Siding
Products team smiles for the camera.
t
s The systems-built Discovery house
has that finished look both inside and out.
t home t
team Pest defense representatives
take a moment to pose for a picture before
attendees stop by their booth.
s
Congressman Robin
Hayes (R-8th) speaks
with NCHBA Director
of Government Affairs
Paul Wilms and NCHBA
Director of Political Affairs
Alastair Macaulay.
November 2007
2007 Expo in Review
SPiKeS and exhibitors mix and mingle at reception
s Karen McCorkle, 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty Group; Tim Minton,
Executive Vice President of Raleigh-Wake County HBA; Julia Carpenter,
wife of NCHBA Executive Vice President Mike Carpenter; and Rick Judson,
NCHBA Past President, enjoy a great networking opportunity.
s
Warren Smith
and Stephen Leach,
president of RaleighWake County HBA,
take a second to
smile for the camera.
s Kathy Craven-Snodgrass,
NCHBA Presidential Appointee; Pam Pekrun, Chair of the
NCHBA Associate Members Committee; and Jonathan Elliott,
NAHB Executive Committee member, relax during the SPIKE and
Exhibitor Reception at the end of the first Expo day.
November 2007
Harold
Woodside of
R-Anell won
the Exhibitor
Prize – a stay
at the Hilton
Omstead
Village, at
the SPIKE
and Exhibitor
Reception.
s
t
Frank Wiesner
displays his prize
from the raffle, a stay
at the Marriott in
Charleston, S.C.
s With more than 350 SPIKE Credits, each,
Frank Wiesner, NCHBA First Vice President; Kathy Craven-Snodgrass, a member
of the Winston-Salem HBA; Jerry Cowan, Chair of the Membership Committee;
John Hamrick, Greenpoint Insurance Group, High Point HBA; and Alma Jacobs,
member of the Charlotte HBA, battle over who has the highest number of SPIKE
Credits. Alma Jacobs wins with more than 650 SPIKE credits!
s Jerry Cowan awards Torry Pinter of the
HBA of Haywood County his SPIKE and Exhibitor Reception prize — a golf
bag donated by Diamond Hill Plywood.
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Expo Prize Winners
the icing on the cake!
Everyone went home a winner from the 21st Century Building Expo & Conference,
filled with valuable business-building ideas from the multitude of exhibit booths and
educational programs. For a lucky few, however, they also went home with some pretty
spectacular prizes, many generously donated by a number of contributing companies.
Congratulations to all these winners:
$50 home depot gift card donated by CiS • Bucky Monroe
two-night stay at the hilton research t
t
triangle
riangle Park • Phyllis Douglas
two-night stay and breakfast for two at the holiday inn
t
nn Brownstone
in raleigh • Jason DeBoer
one-night stay and dinner for two at the City hotel & Bistro
in Greenville • Helen B. Couch
two-night stay at the Broyhill inn in Boone • John Dunaway
t
one-night stay at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott • Karl Plattner
two-night stay at the Park inn hickory
t
ickory • Jim Fletcher
100 percent handmade Wool rug donated by FloorMaX • Jules Sacchetti
one-night stay at the Village inn hotel in Clemmons • Ron Hollar
$50 lowe’s gift card donated by electricities • Patricia Mann
$75 lowe’s gift card donated by electricities • Jenny Gray Jones
$100 lowe’s gift card donated by electricities • Patsy Delk
Winston-Salem Gift Basket donated by Visit
Winston-Salem • Michelle Bradley
two-night stay at the Green Park inn in
t
Blowing rock
ock • Amanda Vandiford
$100 gift certificate to the angus Barn • Darcia Black
two-night stay at the t
t
twin City Quarter hotels
in Winston-Salem • Judy Dinelle
$100 gift certificate to the habitat reStore
in Charlotte • Keith Peters
two-night stay at the hilton Wilmington riverside • Rachel Huskins
t
two-night stay at the Kingston Plantation • James Neil
t
two-night stay at the Westin hilton head island
t
resort & Spa • Gregory Parsons
two tickets to Good Vibrations • Allen Casstevens
t
two-nights stay at the Caribe royale resort
t
in orlando • Troy Wagner
two tickets to Good Vibrations • J. Conrad Miller
t
two tickets to the Carolina opry
t
pry • Patrick Jones
Fifteen pewter doorstops donated by Perfect Products • Sam McKenzie
Fifteen temporary door latches donated by
Perfect Products • Steve Knapp
15 pewter doorstops donated by Perfect Products • Bob Hunter
Congratulations to the winners of the a
attendee Survey drawing
Jeff Gabriel, who won two tickets to the Alabama Theatre, and Charles Stanley,
who won two tickets to the Carolina Opry!
Congratulations to the winner of the early Bird drawing,
a two-night stay for two at the Daufuskie Island Resort and Breathe Spa —
Neil Tighe of Neil Tighe Builders from Jackson Springs
November 2007
CoNGratulatioNS
to our two $10,000 winners –
toby Sutherland from apex and
t
Steve Malcolm from Matthews
t NCHBA Director of Government Affairs
Paul Wilms gets a little help with the Thursday
$10,000 Grand Prize drawing.
s An eager volunteer steps up to
NCHBA President Paul Mullican to draw the winning
name in Friday’s $10,000 Grand Prize drawing.
2007 Expo in Review
s Pattie Wicker from louisianaPacific poses with Mike Carpenter.
s labor Finders was
the Pen Sponsor at this year’s 21CBEC. The company also
offered shoe shining for attendees who stopped by its booth.
t
Exhibitors enjoy
snacks and a place to
relax in the exhibitors
lounge, sponsored by
North Carolina
Builder Magazine.
Magazine
s Richard Doyle of the North Carolina
housing Finance agency
gency provides information
on the economics of housing in North Carolina.
s
Members of the
Nationwide
Custom homes
omes
team smile for the
camera.
s
Paul Wilms, Kep Paylor, Rebecca Scalisi
and Susie Thompson provide information
to attendees about NChBa.
s Bill Kemp from North
Carolina Petroleum Marketers speaks to
attendees about the benefits of petroleum.
t Frank Wiesner and Paul Mullican
visit with Tammie Smoot at the Move booth.
t
s Beverly Koehn presents a seminar
on “Working With & Marketing to
Older Adults,” while Paul Montelongo
conducts a program on “On-site Project
Management,” just two of more than 45
educational sessions offered during the
conference.
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November 2007
Educational portion of Expo
attracts more than 600 students
B
uilding industry professionals
from around North Carolina
and neighboring states visited
the 21st Century Building expo
& Conference for a variety of reasons: new
product information, networking, camaraderie
and, of course, professional development.
More than 600 people took full advantage
of the educational opportunities offered
during the three-day event. designation
courses were offered for North Carolina
Builder Institute and the National association
of Home Builders, university of Housing.
Specific courses were geared toward
designations for accredited Builder, accredited
Master Builder and accredited associate.
Following is a list of people who
participated in the NCBI courses, along with
their company names and locations.
NaMe
Donna Berry
Patrick Mann
Christopher Nestor
Alex Johnson
Anthony Nobles
Richard Franklin
Jeffrey Thompson
James A. Best
Joshua Blaylock
Douglas Blaylock
Jon Blaylock
Kathy Bowen
Rudy Rudisill
Mark Needham
Eddie Brotherton
Craig Milliken
Danny Williams
Eddie Boswell
Bill Boulia
James Neil
B. Joseph Brush Jr
Troy Warner
Phillip Cable
Neel Downey
Phil Friddle
Alan Hawks
Shawn Hobbs
Jonathan Inman
Josh Long
Sam Rhodes
Joe Scott
David Sink
Gary Smith
Randy Songer
Derrick Stiller
Mike Carlton
Edward Janicki
David Hardison
Tina Metts
David Hardison
Wayne Taggart
Gary Haas
Richard Beasley
Ernest Ray Parker
CoMPaNY
Abbott Berry
Action Services Construction
Advanced Renovations
Alex Johnson Construction
Company
ANDE Builders
Atlantic Plan Engineering Corp.
BDA Realty and Construction
Best Built
Blaylock Builders
Blaylock Builders
Blaylock Builders
Bob Rudisill Homes
Bob Rudisill Homes
Bonanza Development Co.
Bonterra Builders
Boswell Construction Co.
Boulia Enterprise Construction
& Maintenance
Brightwater Construction
Brush & Company
Built Right Custom Homes
of NC
Cable Custom Builders
Cambridge Isenhour Homes
Carlton Builders
Carolina Beach Builders
Carolina Premium Builders
Castlegate Homes
Castlegate Homes
Castlegate Homes
Castlegate Homes
November 2007
CitY
New Bern, NC
Morehead City, NC
Charlotte, NC
Newland, NC
Thomasville, NC
Hickory, NC
Kitty Hawk, NC
Clyde, NC
Fayetteville, NC
Fayetteville, NC
Fayetteville, NC
Troutman, NC
Mooresville, NC
Mooresville, NC
Mooresville, NC
Mooresville, NC
Matthews, NC
Burlington, NC
Newport, NC
Cashiers, NC
Martinez, GA
Mocksville, NC
Granite Falls, NC
Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem, NC
Claremont, NC
Kill Devil Hills, NC
New Bern, NC
New Bern, NC
New Bern, NC
Gastonia, NC
Gastonia, NC
Gastonia, NC
Gastonia, NC
NaMe
Robert Huffstetler
Chris H. Cox
Chris Coffey
Randy Carder
Amanda Davis
Ken Corbo
Jeff Palmer
Polly Palmer
Dave Weiss
Jim Garrison
Rick P. Gougeon
Joe Tarascio
Valerie Hines
Connie DeBerry
Nadine Dilorio
Rene Mercado
Andy Tran
Darrel Hamilton
Travis Hamilton
David Kehler
Jay Jackson
Jarrett Davis
Dawn Hall
Jim Delbridge
Dillard Wallace
Melinda Wallace
Ralph Doggett
David Nelson
Sherry Strohl
Joe Clark
Grayson England
Sarah Rumph
Randy Sharpe
Michael Tabor
Amanda Lomax
Mike Tabor
Forrest Seal
Daphne Wagner
George Gilleland
Gene Glaze
Larry McKenzie
Philip Goodwin
Wade Dollar
James Hodges
Barry Dollar
Matt Hancock
Harold Rabon
John Harvel
Eric Hausfeld
Derek Weekley
Cindy Hipps
Ronnie Peele
Julie Murphy
Steve Francek
Buddy Hughes
Damon Coe
Martha Coe
Neil Jarman
Chuck Reudiger
Jim Graves
Susan Rothmel
Dan T. Henderson
Kevin Lancaster
Bob Kleckner
Zac Koenig
Matthew Rhodes
Dinah King
Zoltan Desi
Damon McCraw
Thomas Dupree
Thomas A. Smith
Chris Bass
Marc James
CoMPaNY
Castlegate Homes
CH Cox Building Group
Chiott Custom Homes
Chiott Custom Homes
CNC Construction
Corbo Custom Homes
Cornerstone Builders of WNC
Countrywide
Craftsman Handmade Homes
Creative Carpentry
Crescent Resources
Cunnane Group
Cunnane Group
Cunnane Group
Cunnane Group
Darrel Hamilton Builders
Dave Kehler Builder
David Weekley Homes
Davis Custom Homes
Dawn Hall Realty
Delbridge Construction Co.
Dillard Wallace
Construction Co.
Dillard Wallace
Construction Co.
Doggett Realty & Construction
Eastwood Homes
Eastwood Homes
Eastwood Homes
England Builders
ERA Wilder Realty
ERA Wilder Realty
Finney Builders
Finney Builders
Finney Builders
Forrest Seal
G P Kon Custom Builder
Gilleland Builders
Glaze Construction Co.
Glencroft Builders
Goodwin Classic Homes
Hampton Estates
Hampton Estates
Hampton Estates
Hancock Classic Homes
Hancock Construction
Harvel Construction Company
Haus Builders
HomeSource
HomeSource Real Estate
& Construction
HomeSource Real Estate
& Construction
Horizon Homes and Land
Houseraising
Hughes Construction
Impact Design Build
Impact Design Build
Jarman Homes
JFK Construction
Jim Graves & Associates
Kellswater Bridge Development
Kellswater Bridge Development
Kevin S. Lancaster,
General Contractor
Kleckner Custom Builders
Koenig Builders
M & R Associates
M/I Homes
MacPherson Construction
Mallard Homes
Marc James Custom Builders
CitY
Gastonia, NC
Raleigh, NC
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC
Wilkesboro, NC
Currituck, NC
Waynesville, NC
Waynesville, NC
Holly Spring, NC
Charlotte, NC
Little Switzerland, NC
Atlantic Beach, NC
Mooresville, NC
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC
Jefferson, NC
Jefferson, NC
Marion, NC
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC
Wilson, NC
Durham, NC
Kinston, NC
Kinston, NC
Burlington, NC
Charlotte, NC
Tega Cay, SC
Charlotte, NC
Marion, NC
Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC
Mooresville, NC
Mooresville, NC
Mooresville, NC
Kitty Hawk, NC
Sherrils Ford, NC
Blowing Rock, NC
Hickory, NC
Summerfield, NC
Kannapolis, NC
Boone, NC
Boone, NC
Boone, NC
Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC
Southern Pines, NC
Mooresville, NC
Asheville, NC
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Lenoir, NC
Charlotte, NC
Lexington, NC
Cary, NC
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Clayton, NC
Charlotte, NC
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Clemmons, NC
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Highlands, NC
Sanford, NC
Charlotte, NC
Brevard, NC
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Creedmoor
Kitty Hawk, NC
NaMe
William F. Griffin
Andy Beird
David Munn
Craig Stover
Don Mitchell
Josh Greer
Alicia Morris
Charles Mullen
Jeff Huntley
CoMPaNY
McCar Homes
McCar Homes
McCar Homes
McCar Homes
Mitchell Painting Co.
Mitchell Ward’s Construction
Morris & Associates
Mullen & Co.
Nappier & Turner
Construction Co.
Frank Hughes
NCFI Polyurethanes
Laura Watson
New Earth Home & Gardens
Carol Sobieski
Nice Associates
Frank Wiesner
Olde South Homes
Steve Leach
Orleans Homebuilders
Lane Sturkie
Palmetto Design Associates
Jane Epstein
PDL Properties
Bill Epstein
PDL Properties
Hector Blanquicet Pierce Homes
of North Carolina
Elaine Gilliland
Plantation Builders
Ann Parvin
Plantation Builders
Brian Hicks
Premiere Builders
Matt McMullen
Regent Homes
Nicole Goolsby
Rion Homes
Matthew Menzi
River Ridge Builders
Brandon Wilson
RT Ward
Mark Oscar Selz
Selz, Inc.
Steve Rilee
Shea Homes
Emily Barry
Shea Homes
Nicole Foster
Shea Homes
Chris Lorenz
Simonini Builders
Wayne NeSmith
Smokey Mountain Village
John Makovy
Southern Elegant Homes
Melissa Edwards
Southern Homes
of the Upstate
Stan Clough
Stan Clough Renovations
Glen D. Kelley
Standard Insulating Co.
Bill Boan
Standard Pacific Homes
Brian Vita
Patrick Lee
Mark Harris
Bobby Trimnal
Roy Rasmussun
Eric Durand
Ray Christie
Nick Prakash
James Emery
John Piper
Ted Honeycutt
Dean Halter
Ron Maurer
Mary Stewart
Stewart Builders
Scott Stalker
Stonefield Homes
Larry Daniel
Strum Construction
Brandon Crocker Sun Builders
Joan Swift
Swift Creek Construction
Randy Swift
Swift Creek Construction
Joel Thompson
Tara Properties
Lucien Vaughn
Tarheel Associates
Sarah Fisher
The McAlpine Group
Justin Champion
The McAlpine Group
Shane Seagle
The McAlpine Group
Belinda Covington Uwharrie Lakes Builders
Matt Vincent
Vincent Properties Construction
Eugene Martin
Wave Development
Carl Anderson
Wayne Brothers
Donald H. Johnson Whitted Properties
Brandon Chilton
Windsor Homes
Bill Sims
Windsor Homes
Susan Hickman
Wood Wise
Justin Bell
Wood Wise
Peter Verna
Verna & Associates
Charles McAlpine The McAlpine Co.
Blake Price
ECS Carolinas
Densel Williams
Integrity Builders
of the Sandhills
Fred Katz
JFK Construction
CitY
Charlotte, NC
Cary, NC
Cary, NC
Cary, NC
Marion, NC
Vilas, NC
Charlotte, NC
Rocky Mount, NC
Hendersonville, NC
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Hillsborough, NC
York County, VA
Raleigh, NC
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W. Columbia, SC
Southport, NC
Southport, NC
Charlotte, NC
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Hope Mills, NC
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Raleigh, NC
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Raleigh, NC
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Charlotte, NC
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Southern Pines, NC
Charlotte, NC
2007 Expo in Review
s
Steve Easley sorts out the facts and
fiction of green building in “Cost Effective
Techniques for Green Building.”
s Windstorm
representatives pose for
a snapshot with
Mike Carpenter.
t
Harold Woodside with
r-anell housing Group
shares a laugh with Mike
Carpenter.
s Members of the Parksite
Plunkett-Webster team pose in
front of their product with
Mike Carpenter.
s The Simpson StrongStrong-tie Co. inc.
team poses for a picture.
s Mike Carpenter speaks
to representatives of t
trimline Building
Products about their products.
t Pine hall Brick representatives pose for a picture with
Mike Carpenter.
s President-elect Ray Rhodes
works his way up the rockclimbing wall erected at the
Builders’ Mutual booth.
s
Mike Carpenter poses with
Superior Walls of North
Carolina to thank them for
their five years of loyalty at the
21CBEC.
November 2007
2007 Expo in Review
Members enjoy golf tournament before expo kicks off
t
NCHBA President Paul Mullican
and NCHBA First Vice President
Frank Wiesner prepare to tee off at
the Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation.
t Ben Moore and Jerry Hartsell of
BB&T Insurance Services; and Mike
Gerber and Brad Moock of Builders
Mutual Insurance Co. teamed up to
play at Olde Sycamore — one of the
premier courses in Charlotte.
s Regional Vice President Ralph Doggett,
Tom Lawrie, Randy Davis and David Sweeny take
time out for a picture.
t
NCHBA
President-elect
Ray Rhodes is
ready to tee off!
t Dave Bersen (left), economist for Fannie Mae, Charlie
Rogers, Rick Judson and Davis Jones take a break from the fun
to pose for a picture.
s The winning team from The Contractor Yard takes a second to pose for a picture.
From left are NCHBA Director of Political Affairs Alastair Macaulay; Harold Rush;
NCHBA Director of Regulatory Affairs Lisa Martin; Bruce Brushwood; Ken Cobbler;
Rick Miller; and NCHBA President-elect Ray Rhodes. Congratulations to Harold, Bruce,
Ken and Rick!
November 2007
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providing distinctive quality, artistic craftsmanship and uncommon service to
discerning homeowners and builders throughout North Carolina.
196 Austin Traphill Road
Elkin, NC 28621
336.835.6409
A custom wood floor by Burchette & Burchette can be contemporary or as
old world as a homeowner desires. Josh Burchette, who is a third generation
craftsman in this family business, explains the “custom” experience. “We
offer 75 different species of domestic and exotic woods. Our knowledgeable
representatives are familiar with our client’s needs, taking under consideration
such elements as the plank width and length, surface treatment, color and the
finish of the floor. Our clients know they can count on us, both in the quality of
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our materials and the integrity of our work. On site, we treat every home as we
would our own.”
In addition to their custom floors, Burchette & Burchette has the largest
selection of pre-finished hardwoods in the Southeast, representing more than
70 manufacturers. The company also offers stair parts, custom wood trim and
decorative paneling, as well as reclaimed and new growth beams.
November 2007
Floored
in fashion
by Stacey Enesey Klemenc
C
onsumers today are making some hard
choices when it comes to flooring.
More and more are foregoing the plush
comforts of wall-to-wall carpet in favor
of hardwood floors, ceramic tiles and laminates.
“Hardwood floors are really popular
right now,” says art layton, vice president of
marketing for CMH Flooring, a company that
distributes throughout the southeastern united
States. and wide planks, ranging from about 3
inches up to 7, are still in, he adds.
While oak remains the leading species used in
this country for new construction and remodeling,
requests for exotic hardwoods from Brazil, asia,
africa and australia are on the rise, with a wide
a
selection readily available and reasonably priced.
In particular, Brazilian cherry, with its reddishbrown color, is one hot commodity, layton
says.“We’re seeing a lot of builders today using
these alternative products to create an upscale feel
to their homes,” he adds.
Besides the influx of exotics, he continues,
the vintage look of hand-sculpted flooring
— where the boards are first machine-milled
and then honed by craftsmen using handdriven tools — is helping to change today’s
flooring fashions. Companies such as Mullican,
headquartered in Johnson City, Tenn., have an
array of hand-sculpted offerings in both solid
hardwood and engineered flooring using local
species such as hickory and walnut, alongside
the mainstay of oak.
layton says he’s really impressed with
today’s engineered products, which are visually
appealing and durable. unlike solid 3/4-inch
hardwoods, engineered wood flooring is made
with numerous wood plies glued to the surface
of a core of hardwood, plywood or HdF. This
raises the product’s psi and it’s less likely to cup
or have moisture problems, he says.
“Companies get better yields (from the
slow-growing woods) when they make an
engineered floor so they’re a lot more friendly
November 2007
(Above) Green Tea, a rich avocado green with a
multitude of brown overlays, is probably the most
popular color in Anderson’s Virginia Vintage Old
Paint collection introduced last spring. The crackle
and glaze finish is accomplished with 21 handfinishing steps. (At right) Exotic hardwoods, such
as Brazilian Cherry, are becoming increasingly
popular with today’s discernable homeowners.
(Photo courtesy of Mullican Flooring.)
to the environment. This really plays into the
green movement we have now,” layton says.
Speaking of green
One of the cutting-edge hardwood products
on the market today is more reminiscent of
high-end furniture and cabinetry than flooring
— and the most popular color is Green Tea.The
Old Paint collection by anderson, a familyowned and operated company that prides itself
in its engineered hand-scraped Virginia Vintage,
was introduced this past spring.
“at this year’s furniture market, companies
like Hickory Chair and drexel Heritage
displayed painted products with crackle finishes
and glazes to make them look antique,” says
Michael Standridge, director of design with
anderson. “anderson has found a way to
achieve that look in hardwood flooring.You can
walk on the floor without the finish walking
off.”
The process isn’t easy, he says, adding that
it takes 21 hand-finishing steps to achieve the
tone-on-tone, multiple layers of colors. Besides
Green Tea, there are five other colors in the
collection: antique linen (creamy white),
Oyster (gray/blue/green), american Beauty
(reddish brown), John’s Island (driftwood tones)
and Bittersweet (dark chocolate).
“This is a fashion trend that consumers will
be seeing more of in interior high-end luxury
products,” Standridge notes. “The finish is
absolutely gorgeous.”
hardwood and beyond
The Old-World look of hand-scraped and
weathered wood is also finding a niche beyond
hardwood flooring. For example, the arté
collection from Quick-Step produces a “laminate
floor with a fabulous look,” layton says, adding
that you have to see it to truly appreciate it.
(See FLOORS on page 24)
Floors
Just click it
The Versailles Medallion, a 24-by-24-inch
decorative floor tile, was inspired by antique
parquet flooring reminiscent of an 18thcentury French chateau. It can be installed in
various patterns and configurations to create
a visually exciting floor on its own. Or it can
be paired with Versailles Planks, which mimic
the wooden boards used on the underside of
railway wagons, to create a range of creative
laying combinations.
Both the medallions and planks are available
in Light (distinctive gray-brown) or Dark (a
warm, earthy brown).
Touted to be “laminate
redefined,” Edge
Flooring features
genuine porcelain or
granite tiles that install
with a simple click.
Another flooring product worth a
mention is from a company called the Edge
out of Dalton, Ga.
“This is a revolutionary new product that
installs similar to laminate flooring,” Layton
explains. Available in genuine porcelain or
granite, tiles are permanently bonded to a
moisture-resistant backer board that features
a patented tongue-and-groove technology
for fast installation.
“You just put down a foam underlayment,
snap in the tiles and grout with a special
grout that stays flexible. It’s really easy to
install. I did my own bathroom and I was
done in a couple of hours,” he says.
Marrying tile and wood
(without a dowry)
is easily combined with DuraCeramic, with or
without grout, for an endless possibility of creative
combinations featuring borders and insets that mix
ceramic, stone and wood fashions,” says Patrick
Buckley, vice president of product management for
Congoleum.“The ability to combine stone and tile
looks with those of today’s popular wood fashions
raises the bar for designers, home decorators,
architects, builders and contractors.”
(Stacey Klemenc is a free-lance writer living inVirginia
Beach,Va.)
t Quick-Step’s Versailles Medallions are inspired by large
castle flagstones that have become popular again because
of their aged, “lived-in” character. Laminate tiles are a quality
alternative to weathered, antique hardwood floors, and they
easily can be installed over concrete, plywood or ceramic tile.
Congoleum just rolled out its newest
offerings in October, and one product
combines the attributes of its successful
engineered ceramic with the warmth and
appeal of wood.
DuraPlank — an attractive, affordable and
rugged alternative to hardwood flooring —
is made from limestone and space-age, crosslinked materials. Its extra-thick construction
makes for outstanding wear properties and
easy maintenance. Available in selections
that mimic cypress, oak and walnut in nine
colors, the 4 ½-by-36-inch planks deliver the
beauty of wood and wood-look laminates
without problems typically associated with
those materials. DuraPlank won’t splinter,
crack, warp, cup or crown like wood and it
will not fade over time.
“From a design perspective, DuraPlank
Simple care tips keep floors in tip-top shape
By Josh Burchette
Burchette & Burchette Hardwood Floors L.L.C.
F
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or builders who have hardwood floors in homes open on a regular basis to public viewing, a few
simple care tips can help avoid repairs or replacement when the home is sold.
Keep grit off the floor by using dirt-trapping walk-off mats at all entrance doors to help prevent dirt
from being tracked in. Remember, though, to keep those mats clean. Throwrugs inside the entrances
are also helpful.
Put fabric-faced glides (preferably felt) on the legs of any display furniture.
Vacuum wood floors regularly using a brush attachment. Using a dust mop daily is also a good idea.
Wipe up spills with a dry cloth or paper towel. Use a slightly dampened cloth for sticky spills.
When more than vacuuming is needed, add one cup of white vinegar to one gallon of warm water.
Dip a clean cloth or sponge mop into the mixture and wring nearly dry before mopping. Never leave
puddles or too much water on the floor.
Do not use any kind of chemical or abrasive cleaner on a hardwood floor. Likewise, never use a polish,
such as Pledge, or a wax-type cleaner.
Never wax a polyurethane-finished wood floor. Once a wood floor is waxed, it will have to be
completely sanded down to the raw wood in order to restore it.
s The fact that Congoleum’s DuraCeramic and
DuraPlank lines can be installed in half the time of ceramic
and less for wood means a quick job for the homeowner
and higher-profit business for the contractor.
November 2007
Floors you keep until beauty goes out of style.
Product shown is Elegance Merbau.
Quick•Step is the laminate floor that can stand up
to the wear and tear of everyday living and still
look good. With a variety of styles and colors to
Proud to be a North Carolina
Company and Employer.
choose from, we have a laminate floor to suit any
For names of your closest
Quick•Step Retailer contact:
www.quick-step.com
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decor. And all of our floors carry a wear warranty.
It’s never too soon to start enjoying a beautiful floor.
CMH Flooring Products Inc.
November 2007
build-pac Contributors
2007 NCHBA BUILD-PAC Major Contributors (as of July 20, 2007)
15 Knights of the Round Table Members ($4,000 a year)
Rusty Ammons
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Chip Bishop
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Michael Dean and
Janice Chadwick
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Bill Clark
Greenville-Pitt HBA
Colen Davidson
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Don Fraley
Raleigh-Wake HBA and
Durham-OrangeChatham HBA
Richard Gaylord
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Tom Gipson
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Mike Hunter
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Pauline McLean
Wilkes County HBA
Tim Minton
Raleigh-Wake HBA
14 Capitol Club Members ($2,500 a year)
Andy Ammons
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Douglas Ball
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Robert Banner
High Country HBA
Russ Davis
Rocky Mount HBA
Stephen Eastman, Jr.
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Lyle Gardner
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Mike Houseman
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Ward Russell
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Kent Seeley
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Dave Servoss
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Buddy Smith
Jackson County HBA
David Mitchell
Wilkes County HBA
Paul Mullican
Winston-Salem HBA
Ryan Perry
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Frank Wiesner
Raleigh-Wake HBA and
Warren Smith
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Dan Tingen
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Mason Williams
Raleigh-Wake HBA
83 President’s Circle Members ($1,000 a year)
Danny Adams
Moore County HBA
Linda Lee Allan
Fayetteville HBA
Dent Allison
Hickory-Catawba
HBA
Sharon Andrews
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Audie Barefoot
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Curtis Barlowe
Hickory-Catawba
HBA
Dave Baron
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Richard Barrett
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Mitch Barron
Rex Bost
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Eddie Boswell
Burlington-Alamance
HBA
Bunny Boyd
Iredell County HBA
Kenneth Braswell
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Kurt Burger
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Jay Burke
Burlington-Alamance
HBA
Gaye Burwell
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Mike Carpenter
North Carolina HBA
Chad Collins
David Creech
Raleigh-Wake HBA
John Crosland III
Charlotte HBA
Elizabeth Cubler
Outer Banks HBA
Jim Derrickson
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Greg Dimmer
Gaston County HBA
Ralph Doggett
Burlington-Alamance
HBA
William Edge
Wilmington-Cape Fear
HBA
Jonathan Elliot
Fayetteville HBA
John Elmore II
HBA
Jack Gallagher
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Duke Geraghty
Outer Banks HBA
James Geraghty
Outer Banks HBA
Mike Golder
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Nicole Goolsby
Lake Norman HBA
Jim Graves
Fayetteville HBA
Brooks Gulledge
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Sam Hagedon
Outer Banks HBA
Patricia Hanchette
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Dave Hausfeld
Raleigh-Wake HBA &
Eric Hausfeld
Lake Norman HBA
Bruce Herbert
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Gary Hill
Greater Greensboro
HBA
Buddy Hughes
Davidson County HBA
Joseph Iannone
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Van Isley
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Brent Kappler
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Zac Koenig
Jackson County HBA
Steve Leach
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Alastair Macaulay
North Carolina HBA
Henry MacNair
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Lisa Martin
North Carolina HBA
Blake Massengill
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Mark Massengill
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Frank McLawhorn
Greenville-Pitt HBA
Lynn Leslie McLean
III
Gaston County HBA
Tony Morin
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Craig Morrison
Patrick Parrish
Greater Greensboro
HBA
David Pressly
Iredell County HBA
Robert Privott
North Carolina HBA
Julian “Bubba” Rawl
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Robert Rhein
Charlotte HBA
Ray Rhodes
Sanford HBA
Brian Robinett
Lake Norman HBA
Mike Ruth
Raleigh-Wake HBA
John Schlichenmaier
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Ron Schwartz
Winston-Salem HBA
Cindy Sheldon
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Rick Shields
Lake Norman HBA
Geoff Shiley
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Grover Shugart
Winston-Salem HBA
Betty Smith
Greater Greensboro
HBA
Craig Stevens
HBA
Dave Stormont
Outer Banks HBA
James Stuart
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Joe Tarascio
Carteret County HBA
Nick Tennyson
Rudy Upton
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Frank Weaver
Fayetteville HBA
Hiram Williams
HBA
Peyton Williams
HBA
Paul Wilms
North Carolina HBA
Marty-Jo Wilson
High Country HBA
Larry Witek
Raleigh-Wake HBA
Pogie Worsley
Outer Banks
Skipping rocks
By Chad D. Collins
S
tanding on the bank of the Eno River
trying to teach a 4-year-old about the
joys of skipping rocks in the water, I was
recently challenged with the inevitable
question: “Why does that rock skip?”
“Well,” I answer, “You find a flat rock, hold
it at an angle, and launch it sideways across the
top of the water.” Not satisfied, he asks,“But why
does the rock skip?”
Does the 4-year-old really want to hear the
scientific answer or will he accept “just because”?
Again he asks, “But why?” At this point the
”whys” come at me faster than I can answer.
And then it dawns on me:Why am I skating the
answer?
Is it because I think he’s too young to
understand the technicalities? When a revolving
stone hits a fluid surface, its trailing edge tilts
backward, causing a small wave to build up
underneath it, planing; then after planing on
this wave for a short distance, the stone takes off
again. That’s much more difficult for a 4-yearold to understand than “the water is really cold
and the rock just wants to get used to it before
it goes in.”
Ahh, the metaphor. When we ask someone
to join our home builders association, we are
often met with the same shower of “whys.” We
shouldn’t assume that the person we’re recruiting
is like a 4-year-old, not wanting to know the
technicalities.When I inform a potential member
that our HBA has a governmental affairs staff that
lobbies for legislation to help builders, I’m usually
not challenged with a “why” but with a “wait a
minute, that does affect me” look.
These potential members get it when we talk
about how we passed a law that makes it a felony
to steal materials from a construction site. They
understand the importance of working against
impact fees and transfer taxes.
In recruitment, we must have the patience
to cite the important benefits that go beyond
the networking opportunities. We have a great
resource on our North Carolina Home Builders’
Web site, www.nchba.com. Go to the site and
click on the Membership Video link in the lefthand tool bar. This two-minute video will fill
your back pocket with answers better than “the
water is really cold and the rock wants to get used
to the chill before it goes in.”
For recruitment ideas, suggestions or both,
please feel free to contact me at chad.d.collins@
att.net.
(Collins, who is a member of the HBA of Durham,
Orange and Chatham Counties, sits on the NCHBA
Membership Committee.)
November 2007
Spike Member Update
Spike of the Month
Name:
Dale Rockensuess
Company:
White Rock
Construction
Position:
Owner/ President
How long in business:
Rockenseuss
18 years
Spike credits: 215
HBA:
Hickory/ Catawba Valley for 10 years and
Lake Norman HBA for five years
HBA involvement:
Hickory Board of Directors, 1999-2007;
Hickory Vice President, 2002; Hickory
Award of Excellence, 2002; Hickory
President , 2003
Nickname:
Rock, Rocky
Marital status:
Married 23 years
Children:
David 21, Jordan (girl) 17
Favorite food: Southwest Chicken Pasta
Favorite movies:
My Cousin Vinny and Remember the Titans
Favorite magazine:
Men’s Health
Ideal vacation:
U.S.Virgin Islands
Last book read:
Presidential Courage by Michael Beschloss
Hobbies:
Carolina Panthers fan (a season ticket
holder) and traveling with my family
Pets:
Two dogs, Stella and Roscoe
First job:
Paperboy. It’s how I met my wife.
If you had 15 minutes in front of the
NCHBA membership, what would you say
about membership recruitment/retention?
It is about conviction, belief and passion.The
most successful members of any HBA are those
who believe in it and its benefits — both tangible
and intangible. They are also the ones willing to
give something in order to get something back
out. Membership is not just about numbers, but
quality in numbers. I believe in trying to recruit
and retain those who have something not only
to gain but to give. Our industry is built on
relationships and trust with which we do business,
and the HBA helps to facilitate those relationships.
HBA membership is not a guarantee for success
but a rewarding opportunity for those willing to
take it.
November 2007
SPIKE credits as of July 2007
Highest year-to-date current credits
Spike Name
Warren Smith
Credits
102.00
Cumulative Credits
199.50
HBA
HBA of Raleigh-Wake County
Rust Tanner
89.00
188.00Union County HBA
Kathy Simpson
63.00
791.00
Van Vreeland
54.50
833.50
Mike Houseman
47.50
255.00
Jay Harwood
47.00
1,068.50
HBA of Albemarle & Stanly
County
Frank Wiesner
46.00
354.50
HBA of Durham, Orange &
Chatham Counties
Jim Moore
38.00
368.00
Wilmington-Cape Fear HBA
William Reaves
34.00
2,111.50
Moore County HBA
Paul Taylor
34.00
247.50
HBA of Hendersonville
Dale Rockensuess 34.00
211.00
HBA of Hickory-Catawba Valley
Wayne Stone
34.00
176.00
HBA of Wilson
Highest year-to-date total new credits
Spike Name
Credits
Cumulative Credits
HBA
Warren Smith
46.00
199.50
Rust Tanner
39.00
Van Vreeland
29.00
833.50
Mike Shatley
29.00
50.50Ashe County HBA
211.00
HBA of Hickory-Catawba Valley
Dale Rockensuess 27.50
Kathy Simpson
27.00
791.00
John Ray
25.00
38.00Asheville HBA
Carlton Dial
24.00
113.50
Robeson County HBA
Emilee Collins
22.50
24.50
HBA & Durham,Orange &
Chatham Counties
Jim Moore
21.00
368.00
Wilmington-Cape Fear HBA
Highest year-to-date retention credits
Spike Name
Credits
Cumulative Credits
HBA
Warren Smith
56.00
199.50
Rusty Tunner
50.00
Mike Houseman
42.50
255.00
Kathy Simpson
36.00
791.00
Frank Wiesner
34.50
354.50
HBA of Durham, Orange &
Chatham Counties
William Reaves
33.00
2,111.50
Moore County HBA
Jay Harwood
32.00
1,068.50
HBA of Albemarle &
Stanly County
Wayne Stone
29.00
176.00
HBA of Wilson
Jerry Cowan
27.00
541.50
Greater Greensboro BA
Van Vreeland
25.50
833.50
Growing our strength through member
recruitment, retention and involvement
R
ecruiting new members to your local association is an activity recognized and rewarded
through the NAHB Spike Club Program. Those who participate are called Spikes and they
are among the most valued members of the association.
Member-to-member recruitment and retainment efforts are highly valued because of the
grassroots growth and stability they bring to your local, state and national associations. These efforts
lend to the development of the general membership and our leadership pipeline, keeping the face of
our association true to that of our industry and the wide scope of interests we represent.
Spikes are the membership leaders of our federation, building the voice, power and influence
on every level!
Plan now to attend!
NCHBA to install
officers Dec. 12-13
in Pinehurst
A
longstanding tradition, the North
Carolina Home Builders Association
Installation of Officers will be held
at Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst on
Dec. 12-13, 2007. After scheduled committee
meetings during the first day, evening festivities
will begin with a welcome reception at 6 p.m.
At 6:30 p.m. members will enjoy a banquet
dinner. The evening will culminate in the
passing of the gavel from 2007 President Paul
Mullican of Winston-Salem to 2008 President
Ray Rhodes of Sanford, the association’s 44th
president.
In addition to the installation of the new
state officers, members of the North Carolina
Professional Women in Building, trustees of
the North Carolina Builder Institute and
officers for the Local Executive Officers and
Elected Secretaries will take their oaths of
office, beginning a new year of service to the
association.
The two-day event, which will end Dec.
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13 with an 8:30 a.m. meeting of the Board of
Directors, is a must for those members who
want to be kept abreast of issues facing North
Carolina’s building industry.
The cut-off date for reservations in the
reserved room block at Pinehurst Resort is
Monday, Nov. 19. Please visit www.nchba.com
to download the reservation form or call (800)
487-4653 to reserve your room.
For more information or to register for the
meeting, call NCHBA at (800) 662-7129.
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November 2007
Don’t let this
happen to you!
Education is key
to avoiding injury
on job sites
What happened: Residential contractors are
being cited for various OSHA violations, and most of
those citations are for violations of the same OSHA
standards.
Findings: The “Top 10” serious construction industry
OSHA standards most frequently cited in North
Carolina are:
1. Lack of fall protection [1926.501(b)(13)] – fall
protection must be provided for any working
surface more than six feet above the next lowest
working surface.
2. Lack of eye and face protection when machine
or operation presents potential for injury
[1926.102(a)(1).
3. No frequent and regular inspection of the job site
by a competent person [1926.20(b)(2)].
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for a chance to win $1,000!
F
eeling creative? Feeling lucky? Then you need to enter the North Carolina Builder
Institute Logo Redesign Contest and WOW the judges with a new look for this
prestigious educational program.
The top entry will be an eye-catching, professional logo that captures the winning
combination of continuing education and home building. This logo will be recognized as the
mark of excellence in the home building industry.
The winner will receive a $1,000 prize and a feature article in an upcoming issue of North
Carolina Builder magazine.The deadline for all entries is Dec. 7 and the winner will be announced
Dec. 12 at the fourth quarter Board of Directors meeting in Pinehurst.
For the contest rules and an entry form, go to www.nchba.com. All entries will be judged
by the NCBI Board of Trustees.
4. Lack of employee training related to fall hazards
[1926.503(a)(1)].
5. Unprotected sides and edges of walking/working
surfaces six feet or greater above a lower level
[1926.501(b)(1)].
6. Portable ladder used to access upper landing
surface did not extend at least three feet above the
landing or was not secured [1926.1053.(b)(1)].
7. Lack of head protection where hazard of head
injury exists [1926.100(a)].
8. Steep roof with unprotected sides and edges and
employees not protected [1926.501(b)(11)].
9. Lack of proper access to scaffold platforms
[1926.451(e)(1)].
10.Lack of proper fall protection – no personal
fall arrest/guard system to protect scaffold
users more than 10 feet above a lower level
[1926.451(g)(1)(vii)].
Recommendation: Seven of these “Top 10”
violations are for hazards related to falls. Residential
contractors must ensure that their employees are
familiar with the hazards of the construction site,
particularly related to falls, and are trained on how to
avoid them or minimize the risk. Education, inspection
and vigilance are the keys to avoiding costly and tragic
mistakes.
November 2007
Resolve to continue your education in 2008!
Put Jan. 29-30 on your calendar today for the spring session of the North Carolina
Builder Institute. There’s a designation for everyone – whether you’re a builder specializing
in high-end custom homes or an associate
member committed to serving the industry. All
classes will be held at the Jane S. McKimmon
Conference Center, NCSU campus in Raleigh.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. each day. Look for
a schedule and registration in the December
issue of North Carolina Builder.
For a complete course schedule, call (800)
662-7129 or visit www.nchba.com
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By E. C. “Bill” Dearing
8
s builders seek wa
ways to maximize
the visual
al impact
ct of their homes’
interiors, laminate flooring
ing is earning
recognition as one of the most
st costeff ive and simple wa
effect
ways to upgrade. For
or a
fraction of the cost of stone, tile or hardwood
floors, laminate flooring comes in a wide
variety of styles and
nd is ultra-durable.
ura
urable.
Laminate manufacturers have made giant
strides to meet the requests of those who already
admired
ed laminate flooring for its durability and
cost. High-design laminate flooring
ing with special
attention to physical texture, such as handscraped
laminate, is in high demand. Thanks to today’s
technological innovations, it is nearly
arly impossible
ar
to distinguish laminate floors from the flooring
they
eey mimic.
Fr the look of rich wood
From
od to aged stone to
ceramic tile, laminate flooring
ing is right at home in
all rooms of the house. Here are a few ideas: the
all
look of ceramic tile in the kitchen, bathrooms
and laundry rroom; the look of hardwood floors
in bedrooms
dr
drooms
, diningg rrooms and
nd livi
living rooms;
the look
ok of stone or granite in a garage or on
a patio; and the look of birch or bamboo floors
in the attic.
Laminate flooring
ng is resistant to everyday
wear and tear and stays
a
ays
looking newer
longer. Not only do the floors look beautiful
when installed, builders and their
ir home buyers
can be assured this beauty will last. Laminate
flooring has three layers, including a core layer
fiber
with varyi
var ng degrees of high-density fiberboard,
aw
wear layer to provide surf
urface
urf
face protection and a
backingg lay
layer
er to aallllow the other
er layers to have
strength and durability.
While ceramic tile and hardwood
od floors
are susceptible to break, dent, warp, scratch
and scuff,
uff, laminate floors are far more
uf
resistant. Additionally,
lllly, laminate floors are
resistant to burns, stains, sun damage and color
f
fading
. Many manufacturers
urers of
offer lifetime
warranties on their laminate flooring.
The North American
an Laminate Flooring
Association (NALFA)
F developed the NALFA
FA)
Certification Seal to assist
st buyers in their laminate
flooring decision. Performance requirements for
NALFA products include, but are not
ot limited
to: static load, thickness swell
sw , impact
mpact resistance
and cleanability
lit /stain
lity
in resistance.
(E. C. “Bill” Dearing
in is pre
ing
presid
esident of NALFA,
NAL
which w
was
as formed in 1997 to encourag
our e the
ourag
establishment and maintenance of high standards
rds in
rds
laminate flooring in North America.
eric )
erica.
November 2007
“COULDN’T BE MORE PLEASED WITH THE SERVICE”
– THAT’S SERVICE OUTSIDE THE BOX.
When an employee is injured, the
pain can often spread across the
Charles Boyd
W.N.C. Nursery & Landscaping - Waynesville, NC
entire business. According to Charles
Boyd, Builders Mutual put forth
every effort possible to ensure his
injured employee was taken care of
and Charles’ red tape was kept to
a minimum. “When they found out
how far he had to drive for therapy,
they even reimbursed him for gas,”
he adds. This was in stark contrast
to some of the horror stories his
employee heard in his therapy group
about their experiences with other
insurance companies.
“I don’t mind paying for insurance
if you know you’ll get service when
you need it,” he states. Charles has
been particularly impressed with
Builders Mutual’s interest in the
well-being of his employee, citing the
frequent follow-up phone calls. As a
policyholder of seven years, Charles
says, “I don’t know of any other
company that’s more punctual and
attentive.” He concludes, “No one’s
doing a better job.”
November
2007
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November 2007
2007 Stars Awards
Best of the building industry
are honored at the fifth annual
STaRS
STa
aRS a
awards Gala
C
lose to 400 building industry professionals from around the state gathered
at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte Sept. 13 for the fifth annual ST
STaRS
awards Gala.
a
Winners received recognition in 42 categories that represented builders,
developers, sales and marketing professionals, real estate agents, interior
merchandisers,Web designers, home builders associations and others in the home
building industry.
a featured event at the 21st Century Building expo & Conference, sponsored
by the North Carolina Home Builders association,
ssociation, the ST
STaRS a
awards Gala pays
tribute to those who make major contributions to the residential home building
industry.
The statewide ST
STaRS a
awards competition recognizes superior achievements
in a broad range of categories. Judges for the 2007 ST
STaRS a
awards reviewed the
161 entries before selecting the best in North Carolina new
home construction and design. a total of
50 ST
STaRS awards
were distributed
and 17 Outstanding
achievements
were recognized.
These awards
symbolize tremendous
achievement, honor
and distinction among
building industry
professionals.
t
Susie Thompson, NCHBA’s
Director of Membership Services,
is pictured here (sixth from left) with
members of NCHBA’s Executive
Committee after receiving a very
special STARS Award in honor of her
10 years of service to NCHBA. Susie created the
STARS Awards in 2003 and has been the sole
planner and organizer of this event for the past
four years. She is currently traveling on a world
cruise and will return to Raleigh in May to work at
the Senate Principal Clerk’s office.
t
NCHBA First Vice President Frank
Wiesner, NCHBA President-elect Ray
Rhodes, and NCHBA President Paul Mullican pose
with representatives of Heritage Wake Forest – Ammons Development Group for
Heritage Links in Wake Forest, winners of the Best Master Planned Community of the Year.
November 2007
thanks to our StarS
awards Gala sponsors!
rum Punch
reception Sponsor:
Move.com
Media Presentation
Sponsor:
C. Bruce Business
Consultants
C. BruCe BuSiNeSS
CoNSultaNtS
theme Sponsor:
New Homes & Ideas
Magazine
Mega Star:
2-10 Home Buyers
Warranty
BB&T
Builders Mutual
Insurance Company
Coldwell Banker Howard
Perry & Walston
Builder Services
The Contractor Yard
Countrywide
Home Loans
Pine Hall Brick
Super Star:
Impact Properties Group
Shining Star:
Aegis Administrative
Services
Collins & Fisler, LLC
OneWorld
Sustainable Inc.
Shooting Star:
Cranfill, Sumner, &
Hartzog, LLP
Drees Homes
Lewis & Roberts PLLC
North Carolina Housing
Finance Agency
Progress Energy
PSNC Energy
oNeWorld
SuStaiNaBle iNC.
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& hartZoG, llP
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You’ll find a listing of the StarS winners
in each category, as well as an assortment of
photographs, on the following pages.
2007 Stars Awards
SuPer StarS aWardS
a
attached
Community
of the Year
The Cunnane Group for Ardrey
Commons in Charlotte
Member: Home Builders
Association of Charlotte
distinguished associate
Member of the Year
Jerry Cowan of Greensboro
Member: Greater Greensboro
Builders Association, the Home
Builders Association of RaleighWake County and the Durham,
Orange and Chatham Counties
distinguished Builder
Member of the Year
Buddy Smith of Cashiers
Member: Jackson County Home
Builders Association
MarKetiNG aWardS
Best Brochure for a
Community – with an
average sales price
$250,000 - $500,000
Heritage – Ammons Development
Group
Association of Raleigh-Wake
County
Erik Anderson of
Anderson-Moore
Builders Inc.,
winners of the Best
Brochure/Direct Mail
piece for a project
by a builder with
less than 50 homes
per year, poses with
NCHBA President
Paul Mullican.
s NCHBA President Paul Mullican, NCHBA Secretary/
Treasurer Rick Shields, and NCHBA Executive Vice President
Mike Carpenter pose with representatives of Heritage – Ammons
Development Group, winners of the Best Brochure for a
Community with an average sales price $250,000 - $500,000.
A representative
from Reward Builders,
winners of the Best
Billboard for a Builder,
poses with NCHBA
President Paul Mullican.
s
Best Brochure for a
Community -- with an
average sales price under
$250,000
Renaissance Park,
County
NCHBA
President Paul
Mullican poses with
a representative from
Impact Properties for
Weycroft, winners of
Best Brochure for a
Community with an
average sales price
over $500,000.
s
Distinguished
Associate Member
of the Year Jerry
Cowan, left, of the
Greater Greensboro
Builders Association,
the Home Builders
Association of
Raleigh-Wake County
and the Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties Home Builders
Association, and Distinguished Builder Member of the Year Buddy
Smith, right, member of the Jackson County Home Builders
t
Master Planned Community
of the Year
Heritage Wake Forest –
Ammons Development Group for
Heritage Links in Wake Forest
County
a
attached
Community of the Year:
s The Cunnane Group for Ardrey Commons in Charlotte
s NCHBA President-elect Ray Rhodes, NCHBA First Vice
President Frank Wiesner, and NCHBA President Paul Mullican
pose with representatives of Heritage Wake Forest – Ammons
Development Group for Heritage Links in Wake Forest, winners
of the Best Detached Community of the Year Award.
t
detached Community
of the Year
Heritage Wake Forest – Ammons
Development Group for Heritage
Links in Wake Forest
County
s NCHBA President Paul Mullican poses with representatives
of Renaissance Park, winners of Best Brochure for a Community
with an average sales price under $250,000.
November 2007
2007 Stars Awards
MarKetiNG aWardS
Best Brochure for a
Community – with an
average sales price over
$500,000
Impact Properties for Weycroft
Association Raleigh-Wake County
s Representatives of HandCrafted Homes, winners of the Best
Brochure/ Direct Mail piece for a project by a builder with more
than 50 homes per year, pose with NCHBA President Paul
Mullican.
s Representatives of Heritage-Ammons Development Group,
winners of the Best Logo Design for a community, pose with
NCHBA First Vice President Frank Wiesner and NCHBA
President Paul Mullican.
Best Brochure/direct Mail
piece for a project by a
builder – less than 50 homes
per year
Anderson-Moore Builders Inc.
Association of Winston-Salem
Best Brochure/ direct Mail
builder with more than 50
homes per year
HandCrafted Homes for the
William Poole Brochure
Association Raleigh-Wake County
s NCHBA First Vice President Frank Wiesner and Immediate
Past President Dave Stormont, pose with New Homes &
Ideas Magazine representatives, winners of Best New Homes
Publications for consumers.
s NCHBA First Vice President Frank Wiesner and NCHBA
President Paul Mullican pose with representatives from PSNC
Energy, winners of the Best Newsletter for a builder, associate,
developer or realty company.
Best logo design for a
company
Reward Builders
County
s NCHBA Executive Vice President Mike Carpenter, NCHBA
Secretary/Treasurer Rick Shields, and NCHBA President Paul
Mullican pose with representatives from PSNC Energy, winners of
the Best Billboard for an Associate Award.
Secretary/Treasurer Rick Shields pose with a representative from
Reward Builders, winners of the Best Logo Design for a company.
Best Newsletter for a
builder, associate, developer
or realty company
PSNC Energy
County
Best logo design for a
community
Heritage - Ammons Development
Group
County
Best New homes
Publications for consumers
New Homes & Ideas Magazine
Member: Franklin County
Home Builders Association,
Johnston County Home Builders
Association, Home Builders
Association of Durham, Orange
& Chatham Counties; Home
Builders Association of RaleighWake County
t
NCHBA President Paul Mullican and NCHBA Presidentelect Ray Rhodes pose with representatives from Heritage Wake
Forest – Ammons Development Group, winners of Best Black &
White Ad.
November 2007
2007 Stars Awards
adVertiSiNG aWardS
Best Billboard for a Builder
Reward Builders
County
the Best Billboard for an
associate award
a
PSNC Energy
County
Best Black-and- White ad
Heritage Wake Forest – Ammons
Development Group
County
s Representatives of Heritage – Ammons Development
Group, winners of the Best Color Ad – Full page or under for
a Community, pose with NCHBA First Vice President Frank
Wiesner and NCHBA Secretary/Treasurer Rick Shields.
s NCHBA President-elect Ray Rhodes, NCHBA Secretary/
Treasurer Rick Shields, and NCHBA President Paul Mullican pose
with representatives of Wakefield Development Co. for Mackintosh
on the Lake, winners of the Best Television Commercial.
Best Color ad – Full page
or under for any associate,
Builder or Community
Community – color ad
Heritage – Ammons Development
Group
County
Builder – color ad
Olde South Homes
President Paul Mullican pose with representatives from PSNC
Energy, winners of the Best Color Ad by an Associate, Full Page
or Under.
s NCHBA President-elect Ray Rhodes and NCHBA President
Paul Mullican pose with representatives of Renaissance Park in
Raleigh, winners of the Best Sales Office for a Community.
associate – color ad
PSNC Energy
County
Best radio Commercial
Pine Hall Brick Co. Inc.
Association of Charlotte; WinstonSalem Home Builders Association;
Greensboro Home Builders
Association
Best t
television Commercial
Wakefield Development Co. for
Mackintosh on the Lake.
County
President Paul Mullican pose with a representative from GS
Carolina for Millbridge, winners of Best Color Ad – Full page or
greater for any priced community.
Best landscape design:
s The Cunnane Group for Ardrey Commons in Charlotte
Members of the NCHBA Executive Committee, Executive
Vice President Mike Carpenter, Immediate Past President Dave
Stormont, President Paul Mullican, Secretary/Treasurer Rick
Shields, and President-elect Ray Rhodes, pose with Frank Wiesner
of Olde South Homes, winners of the Best Color Ad – Full Page
or Under by a Builder.
s
Best Color ad – Full page
or greater for any priced
community
GS Carolina for Millbridge
County
November 2007
2007 Stars Awards
s
NCHBA First
Vice President Frank
Wiesner and NCHBA
President Paul
Mullican pose with a
representative of GS
Carolina for Amberly
in Cary, winner of the
Best Sales Office/
Information Center.
s Representatives of PSNC Energy, winners of the Best Web
Site for an Associate, pose with NCHBA Secretary/Treasurer
Rick Shields and NCHBA President Paul Mullican.
s Members of the NCHBA Executive Committee, Secretary/
Treasurer Rick Shields, First Vice President Frank Wiesner,
President-elect Ray Rhodes, and Executive Vice President
Mike Carpenter, pose with representatives of Drees Home for
the Bellemeade in Wake Forest and for the Hartwicke in Wake
Forest, winners of the Best Interior merchandising for a sales price
$250,000 - $500,000 and the Best Interior Merchandising for
a sales price $500,000 - $1 million, respectively.
Best
internet
Web Site for
a Builder:
Mark
Johnston
Custom
Homes Inc.
s
Treasurer Rick Shields, Immediate Past President Dave Stormont,
First Vice President Frank Wiesner, and President-Elect Ray
Rhodes pose with Marilyn Green, as she accepts the award
for the Best Single Family Detached Home with a sales price
$250,000 - $500,000 on behalf of the Tingen Construction
Co. for the McIntire in Renaissance Park in Raleigh.
November 2007
Best Web Site for a
Community
Parker Falls: Teague-Hankins
Development
County
Best Sales office/
information Center
GS Carolina for Amberly in Cary
County
Best Sales office for a
Community
Renaissance Park in Raleigh
County
laNdSCaPe deSiGN
Best landscape design
The Cunnane Group for Ardrey
Commons in Charlotte
Association of Charlotte
iNterior
MerChaNdiSiNG
Best interior merchandising
for a sales price of
$250,000 - $500,000
Drees Homes for the Bellemeade
in Wake Forest
County
t
NCHBA First
Vice President
Frank Wiesner and
NCHBA President
Paul Mullican pose
with a representative
of Parker Falls:
Teague-Hankins
Development, winner
of the Best Web Site
for a Community.
Best internet Web Site for a
Builder or developer
Mark Johnson Custom Homes Inc.
Member: Wilmington-Cape Fear
Best Web Site for an
associate
PSNC Energy for the Comforts
of Home
County
s
NCHBA
President Paul
Mullican and his wife
Darla pose with a
representative of Pine
Hall Brick, winner
of the Best Radio
Commercial.
adVertiSiNG aWardS
Treasurer Rick Shields, Executive Vice President Mike Carpenter,
First Vice President Frank Wiesner, President Paul Mullican,
Immediate Past President Dave Stormont, and President-elect Ray
Rhodes, pose with Darrel Hamilton of Darrel Hamilton Builders,
winner of Best Single Family Detached Home with a sale price of
$500,000 - $1 Million.
Best interior Merchandising
for a sales price of
$500,000 - $1 million:
Drees Homes for the Hartwicke in
Wake Forest
County
2007 Stars Awards
arChiteCture/
Floor PlaN
Best Single Family detached
home with a sales price
under $100,000
Concept Builders Inc. for the
Williamsburg in Burlington
Member: Burlington-Alamance
home with a sales price of
$250,000 - $500,000
Tingen Construction Co. for the
McIntire in Renaissance Park in
Raleigh
County.
Best Single Family detached home with a sales
price under $100,000: s Concept Builders Inc. for the
Williamsburg in Burlington
home with a sale price of
$500,000 - $1 million
Member: Ashe County Home
Best attached
a
home with a
sales price under $350,000
Drees Homes for the Courtney in
the Townes of Madison in Cary
Best attached
a
home with a
sales price over $350,000
Poythress Construction Co. for the
Avondale in the Village Square at
Amberly in Cary
County
s Members of the NCHBA Executive Committee, Executive
Vice President Mike Carpenter, Immediate Past President
Dave Stormont, First Vice President Frank Wiesner, President
Paul Mullican, and President-elect Ray Rhodes, pose with a
representative from Whitney Blair Inc. for the Mathes in Parkside
at Mayfair in Wilmington, winner of Best Single Family Detached
Home with a sales price over $1 Million.
NCHBA
President-elect Ray
Rhodes poses with
representatives from
Pinehurst Homes
Inc., winners of the
Special Remodeling
Project Award
s
home with a sales price over
$1 million
Whitney Blair, Inc. for the Mathes in
Parkside at Mayfair in Wilmington
Member: Wilmington-Cape Fear
s Executive Office Kelly St. Germain and Darrell Hamilton of
Ashe County Home Builders Association, winners of the Best
HBA Website for a Small Group, pose with NCHBA Presidentelect Ray Rhodes, NCHBA First Vice President Frank Wiesner,
and NCHBA President Paul Mullican. t Marilyn Green
accepts the award on
behalf of Poythress
Construction
Company for the
Avondale in the Village
Square at Amberly
in Cary for the Best
Attached Home with
a sales price over
$350,000. She poses with NCHBA Secretary/Treasurer Rick
Shields and NCHBA President-Elect Ray Rhodes.
s Members of the NCHBA Executive Committee, Presidentelect Ray Rhodes, Executive Vice President Mike Carpenter,
First Vice President Frank Wiesner, and President Paul Mullican
pose with Nicole Singer of Moore County HBA, winners of
the Best HBA Membership Directory. t Members of the
NCHBA Executive Committee, President-elect Ray Rhodes,
Executive Vice President Mike Carpenter, First Vice President
Frank Wiesner, and President Paul Mullican pose with RaleighWake County HBA President Steve Leach, Executive Officer Tim
Minton, and VP of Marketing and Councils Andy Ladner, winners
of the Best HBA Internet Web site for a Large Group.
President Paul Mullican pose with representatives from Drees
Homes for the Courtney in the Townes of Madison in Cary, winners
of Best Attached Home with a sales price under $350,000.
November 2007
2007 Stars Awards
hBa aWardS
s Members of the NCHBA Executive Committee, President
elect-Ray Rhodes, Executive Vice President Mike Carpenter,
First Vice President Frank Wiesner, President Paul Mullican, and
Secretary/Treasurer Rick Shields pose with Natalie Woodbury,
Executive Officer for the HBA of Fayetteville, winner of the Best
Parade of Homes Publication.
Best hBa internet Web site
(small hBa)
Ashe County Home Builders
Association
Congratulations to Executive
Officer Kelley St. Germain and
President Mike Shatley.
s Members of the NCHBA Executive Committee, Executive
Vice President Mike Carpenter, President-elect Ray Rhodes, First
Vice President Frank Wiesner, and President Paul Mullican pose
with Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange & Chatham
Counties President Mitch Barron, Chad Collins, and Executive
Officer Nick Tennyson, winners of Best HBA Community Project.
Best hBa Member
Communication
Home Builders Association of
Raleigh-Wake County
Officer Tim Minton and President
Steve Leach.
Best hBa Membership
directory
Moore County home
Builders association.
Officer Reggie Lester, Nicole
Singer and President John Harvel.
s NCHBA President-elect Ray Rhodes and NCHBA First Vice
President Frank Wiesner pose with 1st American Builders who won
the Special Community Project for The V Foundation Home and their
contribution of $100,000 to the V Foundation for Cancer Research..
s NCHBA President-elect Ray Rhodes, NCHBA Director
of Political Affairs Paul Wilms, NCHBA Director of Regulatory
Affairs Lisa Martin and NCHBA President Paul Mullican pose
with Cheryl Burgess, member of Lincoln County HBA, and
Donna Smith, EO of Lincoln County HBA, winners of the Best
HBA Government Affairs Initiative by a small HBA.
Best Governmental affairs initiative (large hBa):
s Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association
Best hBa internet Web site
(large hBa)
Raleigh-Wake County
Officer Tim Minton and President
Steve Leach.
t Members of the NCHBA Executive Committee, Presidentelect Ray Rhodes, Executive Vice President Mike Carpenter, First
Vice President Frank Wiesner, and President Paul Mullican pose
with Raleigh-Wake County HBA President Steve Leach, Executive
Officer Tim Minton, and VP of Marketing and Councils Andy
Ladner, and Warren Smith, winners of the Best HBA Member
Communication.
Best Parade of homes
Publication
Fayetteville
Officer Natalie Woodbury and
President David Sykes.
Best hBa Community
Project (small hBa)
Iredell County Home Builders
Association for “2007 A Year of
Happiness” for The Children’s
Homes of Iredell County.
Officer Bunny Boyd and President
Robb Collier
Best hBa Community
Project (large hBa)
Durham, Orange & Chatham
Counties for “Re-building the Gulf
Coast”.
Officer Nick Tennyson and
President Mitch Barron.
s Members of the Iredell County Home Builders Association,
winners of the Best Small Group HBA Community Project, pose
with NCHBA President-elect Ray Rhodes, NCHBA Secretary/
Treasurer Rick Shields, and NCHBA President Paul Mullican.
November 2007
2007 Stars Awards
s
NCHBA First
Wiesner poses with
a representative from
Preservation Homes,
winner of an Outstanding
Achievement Award for
Best Brochure/ Direct
Mail piece for a project by
a builder with more than
50 homes per year.
hBa aWardS
Best hBa Government
affairs initiative (small hBa)
Lincoln County Home Builders
Association for the Lincoln County
HBA vs. Lincoln County – Battle
for Growth Management Control.
Round Two
Officer Donna Smith and President
Mark Ingle
s NCHBA First Vice President Frank Wiesner, NCHBA
President-elect Ray Rhodes, and NCHBA President Paul Mullican
pose with representatives for the Waterford Development NC,
winners of The Special Marketing Project Award.
SPeCial ProJeCtS
Special Community Project
1st American Builders for The
V Foundation Home and their
contribution of $100,000 to the V
Foundation for Cancer Research.
County
Special remodeling Project
Pinehurst Homes Inc. for the White
House Renovation
Member: Moore County Home
Special Marketing Project
Waterford Development NC
for the marketing of the Grand
Opening of Corbin Crossing in
Hillsborough
Association of Durham, Orange &
Chatham Counties
s NCHBA President-elect Ray Rhodes, NCHBA First Vice
President Frank Wiesner, and NCHBA President Paul Mullican
pose with representatives of the Home Builders Association of
Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties, winners of the Special
Project Award for a Local HBA.
s NCHBA Secretary/Treasurer Rick Shields and NCHBA
President Paul Mullican pose with representatives of GS Carolina
for Millbridge, winners of an Outstanding Achievement for The
Best Logo for a Community.
Special Project a
award for
a local home Builders
association.
The Home Builders Association of
Durham, Orange and Chatham
Counties for its Green Home Tour
Officer Nick Tennyson and
President Mitch Barron
s Members of the NCHBA Executive Committee, President-elect
Ray Rhodes, First Vice President Frank Wiesner, Executive Vice
President Mike Carpenter, Secretary/Treasurer Rick Shields, President
Paul Mullican, and Immediate Past President Dave Stormont pose with
Warren Smith of L and L of Raleigh, Inc., winners of an Outstanding
Achievement Award for Best Web Site for a Builder or Developer.
NCHBA First Vice
President Frank Wiesner
poses with Andy
Ladner, who accepted
the Outstanding
Achievement Award
for the Best Logo for a
Company on behalf of
Winstar Homes.
t
Best hBa Government
affairs initiative (large hBa)
The Wilmington-Cape Fear Home
Builders Association for their
“Where Do The Jobs Go To Sleep
At Night?” ad campaign
Officer Donna Girardot and
President Peter Bourne.
s NCHBA Secretary/Treasurer Rick Shields and NCHBA
President Paul Mullican pose with representatives of Impact
Properties Group, winners of an Outstanding Achievement
Award for The Best Billboard for a Builder.
November 2007
2007 Stars Awards
outStaNdiNG
aChieVeMeNt aWardS
Best Brochure/direct Mail
builder with less than 50
homes per year
Koenig Homebuilders
Member: Jackson County Home
s NCHBA President-elect Ray Rhodes and NCHBA President
Paul Mullican pose with representatives of The King Partnership
for Heritage Midlands in Wake Forest, winners of an Outstanding
Achievement Award for the Best Sales Office/Information Center.
NCHBA First
Wiesner and NCHBA
President-elect Ray
Rhodes pose with
a representative of
Biltmore Homes for
the Williamston in
Heritage Meadows in
Wake Forest, winner
of an Outstanding
Achievement Award for the Best Single Family Detached Home
with a sales price $250,000 - $500,000.
t
s NCHBA President-Elect Ray Rhodes and NCHBA President
Paul Mullican pose with representatives of HandCrafted Homes,
winners of an Outstanding Achievement Award for the Best Color
Ad for a Builder.
Best logo for a Company
Winstar Homes
Builders Association of RaleighWake County.
Best logo for a Community
GS Carolina for Millbridge
County
Best Billboard for a Builder
Impact Properties Group
County
Best Color ad for a Builder
HandCrafted Homes
County
t
s NCHBA First Vice President Frank Wiesner, NCHBA
Secretary/Treasurer Rick Shields, and NCHBA President Paul
Mullican pose with
Kelly St. Germain who
accepted the Outstanding
Achievement Award for
the Best Web Site for a
Builder or Developer on
behalf of Key Builders.
Zac Koenig of Koenig
Homebuilders, winner
of an Outstanding
Achievement award for the Best Brochure/Direct Mail piece for a
project by a builder with less than 50 homes per year, poses with
NCHBA President Paul Mullican and NCHBA Executive Vice
President Mike Carpenter.
Best Brochure/ direct Mail
builder with more than 50
homes per year
Preservation Homes
County
Best Web Site for a Builder
or developer
Key Builders
Member: Lincoln County Home
s Members of the NCHBA Executive Committee, Presidentelect Ray Rhodes, First Vice President Frank Wiesner, Executive
Vice President Mike Carpenter, and President Paul Mullican, pose
with members of the Home Builders Association of Durham,
Orange & Chatham Counties, winners of an Outstanding
Achievement for Best HBA Member Communication.
L and L of Raleigh Inc.
County
Best Sales office/
information Center
The King Partnership for Heritage
Midlands in Wake Forest
Member: Raleigh-Wake County
s
NCHBA President-elect Ray Rhodes and NCHBA President
Paul Mullican pose with representatives of Impact Design-Build
for the Stanton in Highcroft in Cary, winners of an Outstanding
Achievement Award for Best Single Family Detached Home with
a sale price of $500,000 - $1 Million.
November 2007
2007 Stars Awards
s
NCHBA President Paul
Mullican and NCHBA Secretary/
Treasurer Rick Shields pose with
members of the Lake Norman
Home Builders Association, winners
of an Outstanding Achievement
for Best HBA Government Affairs
Initiative. t NCHBA President
Paul Mullican poses with Erik
Anderson, who won an Outstanding
Achievement Award for the
Distinguished Builder of the Year.
outStaNdiNG aChieVeMeNt aWardS
Best Single Family detached home with a
sales price of $250,000 - $500,000
Biltmore Home for the Williamston in Heritage
Meadows in Wake Forest
Member: Home Builders Association of
Raleigh-Wake County
sale price of $500,000 - $1 million
Impact Design-Build for the Stanton in Highcroft in Cary
Member: Home Builders Association of
Raleigh-Wake County
sales price over $1 million
Rufty Homes for the Haddock in Hills of Rosemont
in Durham
Member: Home Builders Association of Durham,
Orange & Chatham Counties
Best hBa Member Communication
Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange &
Chatham Counties. Congratulations to Executive Officer
Nick Tennyson and President Mitch Barron
Special “outstanding achievement”
t
technology
a
award
Whiterock Construction for their use of the
Builders CoPilot.
Member: Hickory-Catawba Valley
Special Project remodeling awards
a
Evergreen Group for the Williamsburg on Commonwealth
Member: Home Builders Association of Charlotte
distinguished Builder of the Year
Erik Anderson of Winston-Salem
Member: Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem
s NCHBA President-elect Ray Rhodes, NCHBA First Vice President Frank
Wiesner, and President Paul Mullican pose with Rick Judson, who accepted
the Outstanding Achievement Award for Special Remodeling Project, on
behalf of Evergreen Group for the Williamsburg on Commonwealth.
NCHBA First Vice President Frank
Wiesner, NCHBA President-elect Ray
Rhodes, and NCHBA President Paul
Mullican pose with Cathy Foushee who
accepted the award on behalf of Whiterock
Construction, winners of a Special
“Outstanding Achievement” Technology
Award for their use of the Builders CoPilot.
t
Best hBa Government affairs initiative
Lake Norman Home Builders Association
Congratulations to Executive Officer Larry Airey and
President Brian Robinett
DistinguisHeD BuilDer
MeMBer of tHe YeAr
Buddy smith
Best speCiAl
MArketing proJeCt
proudly presents
Member:
HBA of Jackson County
Member: HBA of
Durham, orange and Chatham Counties
November 2007
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NCHBA News
Chesapeake Homes set to build
energy-efficient townhomes
C
hesapeake Homes – NC Division will break
ground in early December on 252 threestory, 2½ bath, energy-efficient townhomes at
Renaissance Park, a newWakefield Development
Co. master-planned community located just
minutes from downtown Raleigh.
Priced from the $140s with square footage
ranging from 1,635 to 1,740, floor plans include
first-floor kitchens, family and dining rooms,
second-floor guest bedrooms or an optional
second master bedroom.The third floor is home
to the grand master suite, which can include an
optional wet bar for optimal living.
“As an ENERGY STAR® builder, we will
offer energy-efficient options that provide our
buyers with a more durable and comfortable
living space.” said Paul Luck, North Carolina
Division Manager for Chesapeake Homes.
Harnett County HBA holds annual golf tourney
Harnett County Home Builders Association held its 17th annual golf tournament Sept. 25 at Chicora County
Club. Celebrating their first-place win in the first flight are (from left) Fred Rambeaut, Nick Skatell, Bud Jennings
and Scott Dorman of Dorman, Olds, Cadillac of Dunn. The first-place winners in the second flight were Robin
Williams, Phil Lies, Jennifer Nicholson and Kenny Blackmon of Lee Brick & Tile Co. The profits from the
tournament will be used for the scholarships the HBA gives each year.
Safety Boot temporary guardrails simplify
installation by eliminating bracing. Its
free-standing design is simple,low-cost and
exceeds OSHA fall protection requirements.
The Safety Boot is tested, proven and
certified effective by a third-party
engineering testing firm.
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West End Cabinets joins
green building council
W
est End Cabinets, located in Black
Mountain and known for designing
custom home cabinetry, countertops, solid
surfacing and commercial
cabinetry, recently joined
the Western North Carolina
Green Building Council.
“The WNC Green
Building
Council
is
thrilled that West End
Corvino
Cabinets is adopting more
environmentally friendly practices and leading
the way by providing their consumers nontoxic
and renewable or sustainably harvested material
selections.” says Maggie Leslie, Program Director
for WNC Green Building Council. Started in
2001, the WNC Green Building Council has
more than 200 members whose mission is
to promote environmentally sustainable and
health-conscious building practices.
Heading up the company’s environmental
venture is Mike Corvino, a member of the
company’s sales and design team, with more
than 15 years of industry experience.
“We joined the WNC Green Building
Council and the Asheville Home Builders
Association in an effort to gather the most
current and accurate information available
and have the right resource base. If we don’t
know the answer, we know someone who
does, which helps us provide the best service
and products for our customers, and that is one
trend that will never change,” said Corvino.
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