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Newman
Rodgers
HBA Builder of the Year
Makes A Difference In
the Community
June 2012 • www.westfloridabuilders.com
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Home Builders Association of West Florida • June 2012
2012
Leadership
Board
2012 Home Builders
Association of West Florida
Board of Directors
Luke Shows
President
Shows Construction
Eric Witt
1st Vice President
Kenneth E, Witt Carpentry
Newman Rodgers
Treasurer
Newman Rodgers Construction
Judy Gund
Financial Officer
Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund
Shelby johnson
Secretary
Johnson Construction
Rod Hurston
2nd Vice President
Fisher-Brown Insurance
Builder Members
Pam Caddell, Gulf+Atlantic Constructors
Brandon Edgar, Joe-Brad Construction
Chad Edgar, Holiday Builders
Renee Foret, Foret and Lundy Builders
Jeff Godfrey, Paragon Custom Homes
Darrell Gooden, Gooden Homes
Robert Harris, Adams Homes
Doug Henry, Thomas Home Corporation
Doug Herrick, Coastal ICF Concrete Wall Systems
Clyde Jolly, Southern Building Specialties
Ron Mangum, Residential Renovation Company
Scott McCartney, 1st Choice Home Improvements
Billy Moore, Southern Home & Construction,
Bryan Moore, BRM Residential Homes
Lorie Reed, DR Horton
Jennifer Rigby, Gleaton & DeMaria Commercial
Development
Brad Thompson, Deer Point Construction
Ron Tuttle, Bennat, Inc.
David Teague, Timberland Contractors
Chris Vail, Urban Infill Corporation
Thomas Westerheim, Westerheim Properties
Associate Members
John Hattaway
3rd Vice President
Hattaway Home Design
Steve Geci
Past 2nd Vice President
Geci & Associates Engineers
Russ Parris
Immediate Past President
Parris Construction Company
Cornerstone
The official magazine of the
Home Builders Association of West Florida
Angela Carter, Gulf Power Company
Bret Cornett, ProBuild
Bill Daniel, Mobile Lumber
Rick Endsley, Builders Specialty Supply
Jill Grove, Energy Services of Pensacola
Tom Hammond, Hammond Engineering
Jim Harris
Towana Henry, Keller Williams Realty
Pat Kozma, Jenkins Brick & Tile Company, LLC
William Merrill, Rebuild Northwest Florida
Bernie Mostoller, The Mostoller Group
Ric Nickelsen, Whitney National Bank
Duane Nisewonger, Gateway Lighting
David Redmond, PrimeLending
Gary Sluder, Gene’s Floor Covering
Wilma Shortall, Mortgage America
Kevin Trusler, Emerald Coast Builders, Inc.,
Remodelor’s Council Chair
Doug Whitfield, Doug Whitfield Residential Designer,
Santa Rosa Chamber Liaison
Jayer Williamson, Williamson Electrical Company
Brent Woody, Advanced Roofing and Waterproofing
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Legal Counsel
McDonald, Fleming, Moorhead
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Keith Furrow, Pensacola Association of Realtors
Kevin Russell, Russell Home Builders,
Custom Builders Council
Natasha Reynolds, Energy Services of Pensacola,
Green Building Council Chair
Janice Terrell, Energy Services of Pensacola,
Auxiliary Chair
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In This
Issue
Cornerstone
Cover Story
Newman Rogers HBA Builder of the Year Makes
A Difference In the Community ............................................................... 6
CORNERSTONE COLUMNS
President’s Message: Your Dues at Work : FHBA Lobbying
Saves Average Member $805 ................................................................... 5
FEATURE STORIES
34th Annual SEBC Set for July 26th in Orlando ...................................... 8
NAHB News: “ Builders Urge Congress to Improve Lacey Act to
Protect Consumers & Businesses ............................................................. 9
David Peaden II
New Onsite Sewage Programs Provisions .............................................. 10
Executive Director
[email protected]
New-Home Sales Rise 3.3 Percent in April ............................................ 11
Improving the Window Selection Process with
Trusted Energy Ratings: ......................................................................... 16
ASSOCIATION NEWS
2012 HBA of West Florida Leadership .................................................... 3
Alecia Overman
Accounting Manager
[email protected]
Mark Your Calendar ................................................................................. 5
HBA Council News: Remoderlers News: Help Repair
Humane Society of Pensacola ................................................................ 12
HBA Member Katheryn Cowles Wins Top Award at
Kitchen and Bath Industry Show ............................................................ 12
HBA News: HBA American Dream Home Bodes Well
For Talented High School Students ........................................................ 13
Next Issue:
July 2012
HBA News: HBA Spring Golf Classic, Winners & Photos .............. 14,15
HBA News: Thanks to Our Sponsors ..................................................... 15
Edit: June 4, 2012
HBA Membership News, Welcome New Members, Thanks for
Renewing, Time to Renew, & Don’t Lose Your Membership ................ 17
Space: June 15, 2012
Spike Club Update .................................................................................. 18
Materials: June 22, 2012
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Your Dues at Work:
President’s
Message
FHBA Lobbying Saves
Average Member $805
Now that Florida Governor Rick Scott has considered the
legislation adopted by the House
and Senate in the 2012 Legislative Session, the Florida Home
Builders Association (FHBA)
estimates that the passage of
virtually all of FHBA’s legislative priorities saved the average
member $805... a whopping 947 percent
return on investment (ROI) based on each
member’s dues paid to the state association.
“We have long contended that
FHBA’s advocacy efforts have bolstered the
bottom lines of our members,” said FHBA
President Dave Carter of Winter Haven. “But
now, we’ve developed a methodology to calculate the dollar impact of what we do... and it’s
very clear that we’re delivering great value.”
Carter said the calculations are based on conservative estimates of what the typical member
would pay to enjoy the cost savings created be
an FHBA-achieved legislative initiative. The
methodology assumes that developer savings
translate into lower lot costs, which allow
builders to lower their costs; and that builder/
remodeler savings allow them to make their
homes or projects more affordable, and thus
more marketable.
The calculations were based on the
average member having 32 employees and the
average builder having eight employees (per
National Association of Home Builders membership statistics for Florida), and that members
Mark Your
Calendar!
Auxiliary Council
Meet Quarterly
Custom Builders Council
Meet Quarterly
Green Building Council
Meet on the last Wednesday of each month.
Membership Committee
Meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Remodelor’s Council
Meet on the 1st Thursday of each month.
Board of Directors
Meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
pay an average of $25 per hour for continuing
education credits.
FHBA’s legislative victories and their
estimated value in the eyes of the members are
based on new laws or state budget items that:
• Changes the definition of a bedroom to
avoid needless re-sizing of a septic tank
and drain field. ($50)
• Removes the requirement that a septic
tank on abandoned property be automatically updated. ($50)
• Funds seven free hours of continuing education on building code training. ($175)
• Funds a septic tank study that preempts
a mandate for more elaborate systems
estimated to cost as much as $10,000 per
unit. ($50)
• Limits the implied warranty statute to the
structure of a home, as opposed to the
home’s infrastructure, which could save
thousands of dollars of liability insurance
for developers. ($50)
• Extends the life of building permits to
save builders/remodelers thousands of dollars in fees. ($25)
• Standardizes Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) environmental
resource permit. ($10)
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Restricts metal recycling to reduce metal
theft. ($50)
Adopts state rules on EPA-mandated numeric nutrient standards, saving developers thousands of dollars in development
costs. ($100)
Changes the state condominium law to
remove restrictions on bulk sales. ($10)
Limits the proposed rate increase in unemployment compensation. ($200)
Grandfathers licensed contractors as home
inspectors. ($10)
Carter saluted the work of FHBA’s
Governmental Affairs Committee chaired by
Engelwood builder Bil Truex and the lobbying
efforts of the FHBA staff, led by Governmental
Affairs Directors Doug Buck.
For details, visit www.fhba.com
under Features/Legislative Updates.
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July 26-28
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Aug 24-26
Home & Product Expo
Oct 25
Fall Golf Classic
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Contact Alecia Overman at 850-476-0318 for more information!
For further event details, please visit our website:
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Please note that dates and locations are subject to change.
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Cover
Story
By Amber LaMarche
“I cannot
say enough
about the
people in
our industry
who gave of
their time
and talents
to help
with the
project...”
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Home Builder
Newman Rodgers
Captures Builder of the
Year Honor
Northwest Florida builder
Newman Rodgers, of Newman
Rodgers Construction, wakes up
bright and early to work on his
latest project, a high-end custom
home on Pensacola Beach. He is
putting finishing touches on the dry wall and
says, “There is still a long way to go.” His dedication to building custom homes is admirable.
“I always do the job right, even if no one is
watching,” said Rodgers. “And I like to do the
best job I can for my customers’ investment.”
So how did Rodgers get where he is
today? He was born and raised in Memphis,
Tennessee. As a kid he was interested in sports.
He played pee wee football and baseball. Later,
Rodgers continued his education by attending college. He lived in Memphis until 1985
when he began to call Pensacola home. Today,
he is proud to say that he has many years of
hard work and experience building homes and
commercial structures in Northwest Florida. He
also met his wife, Sammie, in Pensacola and
the happy couple have been married 17 years.
Rodgers was named the 2011 Home
Builders Association of West Florida’s Builder
of the Year for his longtime commitment and
support for the HBA and the community.
“Newman Rodgers is a doer,” said
HBA Executive Director David Peaden. “When
the Council on Aging called asking to help
with a project, I immediately had one person in
mind who I knew that would have the passion
to take on a needed project, and that person was
Newman.”
With the help of
HBA members, Rodgers
spearheaded the effort to
expand the Council on
Aging of West Florida’s
Adult Day Health Care
Center (COA) that is
the only licensed adult
day health care center of
its kind in the area. The
570 square foot expansion enabled the COA
to expand its services up
to 62 people from 48.
The center provides a protective, stimulating
environment for older adults with physical and
cognitive impairments and respite for caregivers.
The COA receives on-going, specialized training in areas such as Alzheimer’s
disease and other forms of dementia.
“I cannot say enough about the
people in our industry who gave of their time
and talents to help with the project,” said Rodgers. “My dad suffered from Alzheimer’s and
I wanted to help make a difference for others
who are going through the same things I did.
The Council on Aging project allowed me to
do just that.”
His custom built homes as well as
his service to the industry are proof of his
dedication to home building. His business
encompasses ICF construction, concrete, Ecospan construction, and custom home building.
“The homes I build are more than just houses,”
Rodgers says. “They are where families spend
quality moments. They are the product of hard
work and dreams.”
Rodgers can be very proud of his accomplishments. One of which is his service to
the community. He gets involved by participating in the Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival and
Fiesta of Five Flags. “I enjoy giving to my
community,” said Rodgers. He also has been
the HBA’s Custom Building Council Chair for
two years, and is currently on the HBA executive board as Treasurer.
Unfortunately, being a business in the
home building industry has been no cake walk
recently. Since 2007, when the market crashed,
not as many homes are being built. Rodgers
business has been able to adapt to the market
change and its challenges. “By becoming more
involved in events, networking, and word of
mouth marketing and advertising, I have been
able to still keep business,” says Rodgers. “I
get involved in as many HBA events as much I
can.”
What’s next for Rodgers? He speaks
passionately about the need to domesticate
home building by using American materials.
“As a Certified Green Professional, my long
term vision is to build green with as many
American made products as possible. I believe
that it is possible to build a whole house with
American made products and that doing so will
help create jobs.”
Amber LaMarche, a student at the
University of West Florida, is an intern with the
Home Builders Association of West Florida.
HBA Makes a Difference
with Council On Aging
The Council on Aging of
West Florida has expanded its
Adult Day Health Center, the
only licensed adult day health
care center to serve Escambia
and Santa Rosa counties. “The center’s aim is to provide a protective, stimulating
environment for older adults with physical and
cognitive impairments, including Alzheimer’s
disease, while also providing peace of mind
for caregivers to know their loved ones are in a
safe place while they go to work or get muchneeded respite,” said Jeff Nall, vice president
for communications for the Council on Aging
of West Florida.
Before Ursula Carney found the
Council on Aging, the 69-year-old woman
couldn’t care for her husband, William. His
Stage 4 Alzheimer’s required around-the-clock
care. Two years ago, she found the center.
“If it wasn’t for this place, I know
I would have to put him in a nursing home. I
wouldn’t have been able to handle it all myself,” Carney said. “When I drop him off in the
morning, I don’t have to worry because I know
he is in a safe place.”
Nall said that when participants
interact with peers and socialize, they can
experience happier moods, a sense of purpose
in life, improved sleep habits and increased
independence.
“They treat me good here, and they
feed me good,” O’Neal Frost, 91, said. “I don’t
have any complaints — not one.” Nall said the
expansion means 62 people can participate,
10 more than before the renovations. The
$195,000 in renovations are timely for the
two-county area. The state Department of Elder
Affairs said 12 percent of those 65 and older
suffer from Alzheimer’s.
“The Home Builders Association of
West Florida took on expanding the building
by 450 square feet, and Lowe’s employees
transformed what was 7,200 square feet of an
unusable piece of our property into an outside
relaxation and exercise area complete with a
HBA
News
By Tina Grier
News Journal Correspondent
large pavilion,” Nall said.
Other members of the community
donated plants, art, garden benches and much
more to make the center feel more like home,
Nall said.
Article courtesy of the Pensacola
News Journal.
Adult Day Health Care Center
Construction Team
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Newman Rodgers, Newman Rodgers
Construction, Contractor of Record
Hattaway Home Design
Kenneth E. Witt Carpentry
Dean A. Spencer Engineering
Advanced Roofing and Waterproofing
ABC Supply
Williamson Electrical Company
Air Design Systems
Milton Truss Company
Advanced Insulation
Junot Construction
ProBuild Building Materials
31-W Insulation
Emerald Coast Building Materials
Duggins Services
Anchor Pest Control
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American Concrete Supply
Greg Allen Construction
Pensacola Hardware
Westerheim Properties
Threaded Fasteners
AVS Systems
Swift Supply
A.J. Duffurrena
A & K Portable Toilets
Gateway Lighting & Fans
Seacoast Supply Key Aluminum & Vinyl Supply
David Wright Siding
D & S Building Contractors
Mathes Lighting & Lamp
David Clewis - Trim Labor
Montgomery Paint Company
Above: from left, HBA 3rd Vice President
John Hattaway, of Hattaway Home Design;
HBA President Luke Shows, of Shows Construction; HBA Treasurer Newman Rodgers,
of Newman Rodgers Construction; John
Cheney, of Mathes Lighting and Lamp; Eric
Witt of Kenneth E. Witt Carpentry at the
Council on Aging Open House.
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FHBA
News
34th Annual SEBC Readies
Builders To Speed Up
Construction Rebound
The question that the Southeast Building Conference (SEBC)
is posing to its 2012 attendees is “Are You Ready?” That’s because
this year’s SEBC – presented by the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) – will prepare builders
and allied professionals to take full
advantage of the housing/construction
industry recovery.
“The housing rebound is well underway in the
Southeast,” says West Palm Beach builder Ray Puzzitiello,
who co-chairs the SEBC along with Orlando real estate
specialist Tony Martin of Wells Fargo. “The SEBC is
all about education, exhibits and networking that will
empower builders and associates to build momentum in
an improving market.”
Now in its 34th year, the SEBC (July 26-28) is
the largest regional building industry trade show in the
South, owing its success to world-class seminars presented by some of the industry’s top experts, knowledgeable exhibitors anxious to share news of products and
services, and valuable business-to-business and peer-topeer interaction.
SEBC’s recent growth has been fueled through
strategic partnerships with allied industries and associations. This year, the event welcomes the Florida Masonry
Association with their annual Masonry Conference and
Masonry Live Competitions and the USGBC Florida
Chapter will sponsor the LEED Education and LEED GA
Exam Prep.
SEBC is also home to the New Southern Home,
which this year is produced by Orlando builder Greg
Hardwick; the Aurora Awards for design excellence; and
the Concept Awards, an onsite design competition sponsored by the American Institute of Building Design.
To reserve exhibit space at SEBC, contact Vice
President of Exposition Management Lynne Edwards at
800-261-9447, ext. 109 or e-mail her at
[email protected].
For more on SEBC, visit the show’s official web
site at www.sebcshow.com.
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Builders Urge Congress
to Improve Lacey Act to
Protect Consumers,
Businesses
The National Association of Home Builders
(NAHB) called on Congress
to amend the Lacey Act so
that individuals and businesses that unknowingly purchase
illegal wood products from
overseas do not have their
property seized and are not
exposed to civil and criminal
liability.
Testifying before the House
Natural Resources Subcommittee on
Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular
Affairs, Barry Rutenberg, chairman of
NAHB and a home builder from Gainesville, Fla., said that NAHB supports the
goals of the Lacey Act and the prevention
of trade in illegally harvested plant and
wood products.
“Unequivocally, we do not
support illegal logging in any place at any
time,” he said. “However, honest business
owners, including home builders who exercise due care and had no knowledge that
a seized product contains illegal wood,
should have the right to seek the return of
those goods.”
Under the current statute, innocent companies are left without legal
standing to challenge a government
taking in court. As a result, both builders
and consumers who buy products that
encompass the entire supply chain dealing
with imported wood products (lumber,
cabinets, guitars, etc.) are held personally
liable to certify that the timber product
did not come from plant material that was
taken, transported, possessed or sold in
violation of any foreign law.
“Builders have no way of
knowing the origin of a particular piece of
lumber, a component of a cabinet, a closet
door or crown molding,” said Rutenberg. “The sheer number of different sources
of wood that could be included in the
finished home makes it nearly impossible
for a builder or remodeler to know with
certainty where and under what circumstances the individual components were
sourced.”
With this in mind, NAHB is
urging Congress to amend the Lacey Act
to include reaffirmation of civil forfeiture
law so that innocent consumers and businesses would have the opportunity to seek
the return of their property in court if it
was seized as a result of any enforcement
actions under the Lacey Act.
NAHB also commends Rep.
Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.) for his efforts to
propose much needed reforms to the
Lacey Act while at the same time seeking
to improve and protect the integrity of the
law.
H.R. 3210, the Retailers and
Entertainers Lacey Implementation and
Enforcement Fairness Act, or “Relief
Act,” recognizes the essential need to hold
harmless those who unknowingly and
without any culpability, are found to be in
possession of products that run afoul of
the Lacey Act.
“H.R. 3210 represents an
important first step and we look forward
to working with Rep. Cooper to improve
the bill as it moves through the legislative
process,” said Rutenberg.
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Feature
Story
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a memo
from Sterling Whisenhunt, Assistant Deputy
Secretary of Health and Patti Anderson, P.E.
Interim Director Division of Environmental
Health regarding the Implementation of HBA
1263 Onsite Sewage Program Provisions
In addition to the deletion
of the statewide Onsite Sewage
Treatment and Disposal System
(OSTDS) evaluation program
and creation of a local level
evaluation program, House Bill
1263 has a number of changes
that will impact the onsite sewage program.
The bill provides a definition of
bedroom. While this bedroom definition has
some elements of the guidance already given
on defining bedrooms, it does include some
additional restrictions. County Health Departments should accept the applicant’s submission
as labeled in regard to bedrooms. For example,
under the law a room labeled as a “den” cannot
be considered a bedroom even if it meets all
the bedroom standards. Single family residences will still be sized based on building area and
the number of bedrooms (as labeled by the applicant). Remarks on the permit should include
a statement that “The system is sized for xx of
bedrooms with a maximum occupancy of xx of
persons (2 per bedroom), for a total estimated
sewage flow of xx.”
The bill provides for the transfer
of construction permit and prohibits any
governmental entity from mandating a system
evaluation inspection at the time of home
sale. We are unaware of any restriction on the
transfer of construction permits. Once issued,
the permit is valid for 18 months for use under
the terms and condition under which it was issued. A new property owner is not required to
obtain a new permit unless there is a change to
the permit conditions. Home sale inspections,
if requested, would still be done in accordance
with the “procedure for Home sale inspections,
if requested, would still be done in accordance
with the “Procedure for Voluntary Inspection
and Assessment of Existing System, May
2000,” incorporated in the rule.
The bill states that a government entity may not require a performance based treatment system (PBTS). This does not prohibit
the applicant from requesting and receiving a
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New Onsite Sewage
Program Provisions
permit for a PBTS. The bill
provides an exemption for
the Variance Board requiring a PBTS as a
variance proviso.
Nutrient reducing PBTS are
still required in
the Florida Keys under other specific statutory requirements. The
prohibition does not apply to
any local ordinance adopted on
or before January 31, 2012.
The bill establishes that an
OSTDS is not considered abandoned if the
system is disconnected from a structure made
unusable or destroyed by a disaster. The system
must have been properly functioning at the
time of disconnection and not adversely affected by the disaster. To reconnect the system
and existing system evaluation is required. The
reconnection shall be approved if: 1) the reconnection is to the same type of structure with the
same or fewer bedrooms and the square footage
is not more than 110 percent of the original. 2)
The system is not a sanitary nuisance. 3) The
system has not been altered without approval.
The abandonment procedures in 64E6.011 are still valid. The new law will eliminate
some abandonments but you will still permit
abandonments where sewer connections are being made or other situations where the system
is being taken out of service. You should not
allow a health and safety issue to exist. For
example, broken lids on septic tanks must be
replaced if a system is to remain in place when
the structure is damaged or destroyed.
The bill provides that if a system
receives construction approval and the permit
expires before final approval is given and the
conditions that formed the basis for the issuance of the permit have not changed, the rules
applicable at the time of construction approval
apply at the time of final approval. This provision is only valid for five years from the date of
construction approval. The applicant is required
to provide a written statement that fundamental
site conditions on which the permit was based
have not changed. A new site evaluation is not
required. In EHD take the following steps: 1)
Print the existing permit. This generates the
creation of a pdf file in the system. 2) Edit the
issue and expiration dates on the permit. Again,
print the permit to generate a pdf. 3) Charge the
permit fee and research or training surcharge
and, if required, inspection fees.
The bill provides that “a modification, replacement, or upgrade of an
onsite sewage disposal and treatment system is not required
for a remodeling addition to
a single-family home (only)
if a bedroom is not added.” In
determining whether additional
drainfield is required in such cases
you may only consider the addition
of bedrooms as requiring additional
drainfield. You are still required to do an
existing system evaluation and determine if the
remodeling project is in compliance with all
provisions of the statute and rule. Work is underway to modify the decision tree in EHD. For
example: 1) the addition may not impact the
required unobstructed are (1.5x) or create any
setback violations. 2) The lot must have sufficient authorized flow for the addition. You still
determine the estimated flow based on square
footage or bedrooms, whichever is greater.
Where the estimated flow exceeds
authorized flow, the permit must be declined.
If bedrooms are not being added, then only in
the event of a failure can you require any repair
of the system. In such cases, the permit would
be handled under repair standards based on the
original structure square footage or bedrooms
for sizing the system.
In regard to the current rule requirements for modifications of single family
residences, if no bedroom is being added: 1)
Tanks must be structurally sound. Size is not
an issue. No outlet filter can be required unless
the system was originally permitted with one
and it is damaged or missing. 2) Drainfield size
is not an issue nor is separation from the wet
season water table. 3) If the tank is not structurally sound and must be replaced then it would
be handled as a repair and repair standards,
including minimum separation from the wet
season water table, would apply.
Based on these changes some applicants may request that their approval / permit
be amended. CHDs should evaluate these on
a case-by-case basis and modify approvals or
permits accordingly. In some cases construction or final inspections may not be required
and fees should be refunded accordingly. Fees
cannot be refunded for work already performed.
Please distribute this memorandum
to your local contractors, certified private site
evaluators and engineers.
New-Home Sales Rise
3.3 Percent in April
Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose 3.3 percent
in April to a seasonally adjusted
annual rate of 343,000 units, according to newly released data
from HUD and the U.S. Census
Bureau.
“The increase in April sales activity is in line with other important housing
measures that have shown continued, gradual
improvement from the first quarter as more
consumers look to take advantage of today’s
low interest rates and affordable home prices,”
noted National Association of Home Builders
(NAHB) Chairman Barry Rutenberg, a home
builder from Gainesville, Fla. “In markets
where demand is rising, we could be seeing a
faster pace of recovery if not for persistently
tight lending conditions that are slowing both
the building and buying of new homes.”
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“Today’s report is representative of
the kind of modest but consistent gains that we
expect to see in new-home sales through the
remainder of 2012,” said NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe. “As indicated by our most
recent builder surveys, more consumers are
taking advantage of historically low mortgage
rates amidst firming economic and job market
conditions in certain areas.”
On a regional basis, new-home sales
rose 7.7 percent in the Northeast, 28.2 percent
in the Midwest and 27.5 percent in the West in
April. The South was the only region to post a
decline for the month, of 10.6 percent.
Meanwhile, the inventory of new
homes for sale held virtually unchanged at just
146,000 units in April, which is a historically
slim 5.1-month supply at the current sales pace. NEXT CORNERSTONE ISSUE:
July 2012
To advertise, call Richard Nicholson 561.843.5857
[email protected]
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HBA
News
Thanks to the help of the Remodelor’s Council including Chair Kevin Trussler, Vice
Chair Jon Pruitt and Lance Madril, the Humane Society of Pensacola got a much needed facelift
with repairs to its building. The Humane Society is a place where the hungry are fed, the homeless
are sheltered, and the abandoned are cared for.
Below: Lance Madril of Madril Builders, does his
part to help the Humane Society of Pensacola.
Above: From left, Remodelor’s Council Chair Kevin
Trussler of Emerald Coast Builders and Remodelor’s
Council Vice Chair Jon Pruitt of J.W. Dunnwright
Construction, make precision cuts for the Humane
Society’s building.
Art of the Industry Design Competition 2012
HBA Member Katheryn Cowles Wins Top Award at KBIS
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS)
hosted the announcement of the first place winners of the 48th annual design competition "ART
OF THE INDUSTRY" at an exclusive lunch attended by select members of the press, dignitaries
of the design community and industry leaders.
The ceremony at McCormac Place in Chicago, I'll. is sponsored by The National Kitchen & Bath Associations (NKBA).
This year’s competition was open to professional designers in the
US and Canada, and honors top designers who display an exceptional level of skill and artistic excellence in designing residential
kitchen and bath spaces. Pensacola designer Katheryn W. Cowles,
CKD, CBD was in Chicago to receive her first place award and
attend the opening of the Design Competition Pavilion that showcases Cowles winning bathroom entry along with the other 10
first place winning designs. A highlight of KBIS, the Pavilions
showcased designs establish trends and are a preview of what you
will be seeing in kitchen and bath designs.
Look for Katheryn's design on HGTV, NKBA.org and in
select design publications. Katheryn is head designer at K. W.
Cowles Design Center, LLC, whose showroom is located at 8826
N. Davis Hwy. Ph. 607-2615. www.kwcowles.com
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American Dream Home
Contest Bodes Well For
Talented High School Students
HBA
News
The Home Builders Association of West Florida’s
Auxiliary Council recently sponsored its annual American
Dream Home Drafting Contest. The contest offers area high
school students the opportunity to participate in the Parade
of Homes by designing manual and CAD house plans for
judging by HBA members. This year the judges were Doug Whitfield of
Doug Whitfield Residential Designer, Inc., and John Hattaway of Hattaway Home
Design, respectively. Students representing Pensacola High School and Washington
High School submitted drawings. Taking first place honors and a prize of $300 is
Saylor David of Washington High School. Garnering second place of $200 is X of
Washington High School. And Heath Barrow of Washington High School captured
third place and $100. Next year’s contest will coincide with the Spring Parade of
Homes.
The Auxiliary Council is a professional council of the Home Builders
Association of West Florida that supports, aids and assists in implementing many
programs and special community projects. The Auxiliary Council focuses on bettering the lives of children by providing gifts and parties for the kids of the Lakeview
Center. In addition, the Auxiliary Council is a Partner in Education with Workman
Middle School.
Right Top: Washington High School Drafting Instructor Glenn Stanton and
Auxiliary Council Board Member Angie Cooper of Gulf Power Company, with
1st Place Drafting Contact Winner Saylor Davis.
Right Middle: Washington High School Drafting Instructor Glenn Stanton and
2st Place Drafting Contact Winner
Right Bottom: Washington High School Drafting Instructor Glenn Stanton and
3st Place Drafting Contact Winner Heath Barrow.
Below: Auxiliary Council PHS winners.
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HBA
News
HBA Spring
Golf Classic
The HBA’s Annual Spring Golf Classic was hosted on Thursday, May 17th at Stonebrook Golf Course. Golfers enjoyed lunch provided by
Pensacola USA Ready Mix and beverages throughout the course. Thank you to our sponsors,
volunteers and golfers for making the tournament a great success!!
2nd Place - PrimeLending
Harry Walker, Justin Lord, Jerry Miles, David Redmond
1st Place - Gulf Power Company
Jeff Godfrey, Mark Fisher,
Keith Grubbs, Keith Swilley
Lunch Sponsor - Pensacola Ready Mix
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3rd Place - Parris Construction
Russ Parris, Ed Wonders, Paul Babikow, Chuck Young
HBA
News
Closet to the Pin
Kelly Blackmon
Gold Sponsor - Gulf Power Company
A BIG THANK
YOU TO OUR
SPONSORS!
Gold Sponsor
Gulf Power Company
PrimeLending
Silver Sponsor
Klumb Lumber
Bronze Sponsor
Alston Electric
Coldwell Banker
Glen Lubel
Beer Cart Sponsor
Mathis Lighting & Lamp
Mobile Lumber
T- Sign Sponsors
ABC Supply
Fisher Brown Bottrell, Inc.
Regions Mortgage
Longest Drive
Matt Mooneyham
NEXT
CORNERSTONE
ISSUE:
Mulligan Sponsor
50/50 Winner
Paul Babikow - $100
Bonded Builders Home Warranty
July 2012
To advertise, call
Richard Nicholson
561.843.5857
[email protected]
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Feature
Story
By Jim Benney, CAE
Windows are a key part of
any new or remodeled home. Not
only do they provide a critical
connection to the outdoors, but
selecting the right windows for
a project can make a room more
comfortable, maximize daylight
and reduce energy loss. In fact, windows play a critical role in a finished home’s
energy performance. As a result,
choosing the right windows for
a home or helping clients sort
through the multitude of options may seem like a daunting
task. The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC),
formed by fenestration industry
stakeholders in 1989, can help
make that process easier. Its
energy ratings provide fair, accurate and credible information
on window performance. Because
NFRC is an independent, nonprofit organization, its ratings are
dependable and trusted; that’s
why many state and local energy
codes, including Florida’s, reference NFRC’s rating procedures.
In fact, NFRC ratings are even a
pre-requisite for participation in
the ENERGY STAR® Windows
Program, as well as some public
and private rebate programs.
NFRC’s ratings for
U-Factor, Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) and Visible Transmittance (VT) are important for
making informed decisions about
windows, doors and skylights.
NFRC also provides optional
ratings for Air Leakage (AL) and
Condensation Resistance (CR). Understanding
all of these elements can help homebuilders
and others easily compare energy efficient
windows, which in turn can save homeowners
money on heating and air conditioning costs.
Here’s a quick guide:
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U-Factor measures how well a window
prevents heat from escaping the home.
Improving the Window
Selection Process with
Trusted Energy Ratings
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•
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Ratings fall between 0.09 to 1.20. The
lower the U-Factor, the better the product
is at keeping heat in the home.
SHGC measures how well a window
blocks the sun’s heat. Ratings fall between
0 and 1; a lower SHGC score means the
product is better at blocking unwanted
solar heat.
VT measures how much light comes
through a window. Ratings fall on a scale
of 0 to 1; the higher the number, the better
the window is at allowing light into the
home.
AL measures how much outside air can
infiltrate through the window into the
home. Ratings fall on a scale between 0.1
and 0.3. The lower the AL, the better the
window is at keeping air from coming
through the window.
CR measures how well the window resists
the formation of condensation. Ratings
fall between 1 and 100. The higher the
number, the better the window resists
condensation.
While it’s important to understand
these ratings, what should a homebuilder look
for when selecting windows, doors or skylights? Here’s where your state and local building energy codes come into play. In Florida,
the state enforces the 2010 Florida Building
Code, which references NFRC
100 (Procedure for Determining
Fenestration Product U-Factors)
and NFRC 200 (Procedure for
Determining Fenestration Product
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient and
Visible Transmittance at Normal
Incidence), but local jurisdictions
may have additional
requirements. Before purchasing the
windows for your building project,
contact the local building permit
department to inquire about energy requirements for residential
windows in the area.
To make it easier to
compare windows, NFRC-rated
products feature a temporary label
outlining their energy performance. Like the gas mileage
stickers on new cars, these labels
allow a homebuilder to compare
energy performance at a glance.
With your local code requirements
in hand, you simply need to locate
the label on a particular product
and check the numbers (left).
For more than 20 years,
homebuilders, designers, building code officials and consumers
have trusted NFRC’s ratings.
NFRC’s focus on uniform and
unbiased ratings makes it the recognized leader
in providing homebuilders with the energy
performance information needed for windows
and other fenestration products. For more information, visit www.nfrc.org.
Jim Benney is NFRC’s CEO and has
been involved in developing product and performance standards for the window and glass
industry for more than two decades.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Builder & Developer Members
Associate Members
Arista Builders, LLC
Apple Market, Inc.
Mark Schnoor
David Apple
5111 Dogwood Drive
1021 Scenic Highway
Milton, FL 32572
Pensacola, FL 32503
T: (850) 232-4334
T: (850) 433-4381
[email protected]
www.applemarketpensacola.com
Membership
News
[email protected]
THANKS FOR RENEWING!
Builder & Developer Members
DON’T LOSE YOUR MEMBERSHIP
1st Choice Home Improvements
Madril Builders LLC
Sprague Construction Co
(You still have time to renew)
APRIL EXPIRATIONS
Emerald Coast Builders Inc.
Bank of America Home Loans
Exit Realty Advantage
Associate Members
Carlson Construction LLC
Farm Bureau Insurance
Compass Solar Energy, Inc.
Four Star Drywall, Inc.
Ferriss Moving & Storage Co., Inc.
Gerard Roofing Technologies
Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.
Pen Air Federal Credit Union
Todays Homes of Northwest FL
Panhandle Alarm & Telephone Co., Inc.
Gleaton & DeMaria Commercial Dev., Inc.
Samuel Stevens & Associates
Gulf States Enterprises, Inc.
The Rodgers Group
Hammond Engineering, Inc.
Total Employee Leasing
J.W. Dunnwright Construction, LLC
MAY EXPIRATIONS
Jenkins Brick & Tile Company, LLC
Ace Insulation Contractors, Inc.
Kay’s Prestige Kitchen & Bath
All Pro Sound
Keller Williams Realty
Alpha Closets & Company, Inc.
Kenneth E. Witt Carpentry, Inc.
American Alarm & Audio, Inc.
Klumb Forest Products
American Concrete Supply Inc.
Litvak Beasley & Wilson, LLP
Andrews Cabinets, Inc.
Live Oak Landscape, Inc.
Apex Granite
MJW General Contracting, LLC
Award Masters, Inc.
New World Landing
Bill Walther Roofing, Inc.
North Florida Financial Corporation
BRM Residential Homes
Outpost Rentals
Brownsville Ornamental Iron Works
Real Estate Services of the Gulf Coast
Cabella Cabinetry, Inc.
Robert F. Henry Tile Company
Centre Group Properties, Inc.
Ruben Surveying & Mapping
Chad Parker Pools, LLC
S & S Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc.
Chavers Construction Inc.
Smith & Sons Builders, Inc.
Coast to Coast Constructors, Inc.
Southern Breeze One Hour AC
Deer Point Construction Company, Inc.
The Boyd Plumbing Company
Dewitt Insurance
Tristar Custom Homes, LLC
Duffy Snyder, LLC
Wetland Sciences, Inc.
Eastburn Woordworks, Inc.
Woerner Landscape Source, Inc.
TIME TO RENEW
July 2012 Renewals (Renewal
invoice to be mailed 3rd week of June)
If you do business with or know
anyone in the “Don’t lose your
Membership!” section, please
give them a call and reinforce the
value of membership as well as
the importance of Members Doing
Business with Members.
A-1 Hurricane Fence
Advanced Insulation of NW FL, Inc.
Armstrong Cabinet Products
Beck Property Company
Boutwell’s Air Masters, Inc.
Brian Wilson Construction, LLC
Classic Design
Cox Communications
Dean’s Solid Surfacing, Inc.
Fireplace Concepts, Inc.
Florida Tile
Gulf Coast Construction of NWFL, Inc.
J. Chandler, General Contractor, Inc.
Joe-Brad Construction, Inc.
John Williams Construction, Inc.
Main Street Properties
Majors Home Improvement, LLC
McDonald Fleming Moorhead
McElhany Electric Co. Inc.
Mobile Lumber & Millwork
Panhandle Grading & Paving, Inc.
Pensacola Area Chamber of Commerce
Quigley Cooling & Heating
Roads, Inc.
Rudd & Son Welding, Inc.
Southern Home & Construction, Inc.
Southland Builders, Inc.
The Mostoller Group Realty, LLC
Urban Infill Corporation
Waste Management of NWFL
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Advertiser’s
Index
In construction, a spike is a steel object that is essential to making a building strong. As in construction,
the HBA of West Florida sees a Spike as someone
that works to keep our association strong. Spikes
work on the recruitment and retention of members
in addition to keeping members active with the
association. Anyone is eligible for Spike status.
On Spike credit is awarded for each new member
recruited and an additional credit is awarded for that
new member’s renewal on or before their anniversary
date. If you help to retain a member, you are eligible
to receive a half point for each member.
Spike Club Levels
Spike Candidate
Blue Spike
Life Spike
Green Spike
Red Spike
Royal Spike
Super Spike
Statesman Spike
Grand Spike
All-Time Big Spike1500+
1-5 credits
6-24
25-49
50-99
100-149
150-249
250-499
500-999
1000-1499
Spike Club Members and their credits
as of 05/01/2012
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Super Spike
Harold Logan
Rod Hurston
Jack McCombs
250 Credits
500.5
401.5
273
Royal Spike
Mike Blanton
Ron Anderson
Edwin Henry
Rick Sprague
Carlton Bowers
Bob Boccanfuso
Betty Evans
150 Credits
206
198.5
193.5
189
160.5
159
153.5
Red Spike
Thomas Kennedy
Collier Merrill
Alan Brock
Lee Magaha
Don Suarez
Dan Gilmore
100 Credits
145
129
129.5
124.5
117
113.5
Oliver Gore
William “Billy” Moore
111.5
105
Green Spike
Ricky Wiggins
Doug Sprague
Ron Tuttle
John Harold
David Holcomb
Kenneth Ellzey, Sr.
Wayne Underwood
Millie Carpenter
Chris Pate
Kevin L. Ward
Paul Stanley
Tina Monie
50 Credits
90
79.5
77.5
76
71.5
63.5
58.5
56.5
55.5
55.5
54
50
Life Spike
West Calhoun
Bob Price, Jr.
Wilma Shortall
Thomas Westerheim
Eddie Zarahn
Darrell Gooden
Garrett Walton
Russ Parris
25 Credits
48.5
48.5
43.5
39
38
36
28.5
27.5
Blue Spike James Dillaha
Newman Rodgers IV
Doug Herrick
John Hattaway
Ed Wonders
Doug Whitfield
Keith Swilley
Jim Harris
Steve Moorehead
Todd Stafford
Michelle Bean
Dean Williams
Towana (Rudd) Henry
Brent Woody
Bernie Mostoller
Beth Shoemaker Bret Cornett
6 Credits
21.5
19
18.5
18.5
18
18
17.5
17
16
14.5
12
10.5
10
8
8
7
7
If you would
like to join the
Spike Club
or Desire
Additional
Information,
please contact
Alecia Overman
(850) 476-0318
Advertiser’s Index
Anchor Pest Control 19
850.435.7696
[email protected]
www.AnchorPestControl.com
Bonded Builders Home Warranty 9
800.749.0381, ext.800
www.bondedbuilders.com
Energy Services of Pensacola 850.436.5050
www.espnnaturalgas.com
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FHBI19
888.513.1222
www.fhbi.com
Gulf Power
877.655.4001
850.505.5338
www.GulfPower.com
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