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(KBIS) thisyear, they aredoingitagain in (IBS) andtheKitchen&BathIndustryShow T board sessionsetfor board August 19-20 IBA’s annualgolfouting&state on Tuesday, August 19 from1to8p.m.also and committeemeetingswhichwillbeheld ing heldinconjunctionwiththeIBABoard in Terre Haute,Indiana. The outingisbe- gun startat9a.m.IdleCreekGolfCourse on Wednesday, August 20, 2014withashot- Terre Haute,Indiana Idle CreekGolfCourse August 19&20,2014 IBA’s BoardSession& Annual GolfOuting he IndianaBuilders will Association Carson Memorial Golf Carson Memorial Tournament host it’s annualgolf outing, theBill International Builders’Show® tion (NKBA)co-locationofthe tional Kitchen&Bath Associa- Builders (NAHB)andtheNa- tional ofHome Association and successofthecombinedNa- Duetotheattendeecomments nd Meetings;6-8p.m.BoardMtg. Aug. 19- Aug. 20- nor’s Office recentlyfor theceremonialbill IBA’s www.BuildIndiana.org. websiteat tion formareon page7ofthisissueoron tees meetingand theirtimes,andaregistra- Additional details,alistofthecommit- is stillbeingconfirmed. TheBoardmeetingspecial guest speaker Indiana.org. (800)377-6334 ext.207orHeather@Build erations CoordinatorHeatherSturgeonat sponsor, ordonor, pleasecontactIBA Op- To golfer, participate aseitheranattendee, and supporttheevent. sors arealreadycommitted.Jointhelist Eighteenfoursomesandeightholespon- sponsor. SpeedwaySuperFleetisalsoamajor and cartrentalfeesfortheevent. dent RickJenkinsfordonatingthecourse SpecialthankstoIBAPastStatePresi- state andnationalelectedofficials. sure housingremainsapriorityintheeyesof state, theoutingalsoraisesfundstomake ing opportunityformembersfromaroundthe Inadditiontoprovidingagreatnetwork- state thatcouldimpactyourbusiness.” critical housingissueshappeningaroundthe attend andlearnaboutprovideinputon “I encourageallIBAmemberstotaketime dent TomCMP,MIRM, Mullen, CGP.CGB, effective formembers,” commentsIBA Presi- outing inordertomakeitmoretimeandcost “We arecombiningthemeetingsand at IdleCreek. 1-6 p.m.Committee 9-1 p.m.GolfOuting Page 2, Indiana Builder News July / August, 2014 Indiana Get involved in Committees Help Build Builder your state builders News association a Great Association! s I travel to local associations this Please mark the committee(s) and council(s) you are interested in joining (rank your interests if you do not wish to serve on more than one.) Official publication of the year, I explain the way our federa- Associates Committee: Provides associate members OSHA Safety Committee: Consults with INSafe to de- Indiana Builders Association, Inc. with a networking tool to support, strengthen, and velop a strategic training plan and participate in the A tion works and the grassroots role of advance our association and the home building industry. delivery of current safety group-wide training programs. 101 W. Ohio St., Ste. 710 members. Members drive the direction of Staff: Cindy Bussell Staff: Carlie Hopper Indianapolis, IN 46204 Codes Committee: Code experts from around the Strategic Plan Committee: Develops and monitors our association through active participation. state convene to discuss the latest developments in strategic plan. Staff: Cindy Bussell & Rick Wajda (800) 377-6334 building codes. The committee recommends policy to the Golf Committee: Produces the annual state golf out- (317) 917-1100 Local Board that helps IBA to be proactive with the state ing that is designed to raise funds for Indiana to meet (317) 917-0335 FAX building commissioner’s office relative to the adoption and its NAHB Build-PAC fund raising goal. Staff: H. Sturgeon President’s implementation of codes. Staff: Carlie Hopper Housing Protection Fund: Protects the industry and the www.BuildIndiana.org Message Rural On-Site Wastewater Subcommittee: affordability of housing. Carefully crafts strategy for le- [email protected] Monitors regulations concerning rural wastewater gal defense. Staff: Rick Wajda By Tom Mullen, issues across the state. Staff: Carlie Hopper Land Use Committee: Land developers compare suc- All six issues published on-line Mechanic’s Lien: Works on issues involving cessful strategies from their projects. Competitive bi-monthly & in hard copy. MIRM, CMP, CGB CGP mechanic’s lien. Staff: Tom Havens guards are relaxed as colleagues network with each other Advertising rates available upon request. Green Building Committee: Encourages green in this intensely regulated business. Staff: Rick Wajda This publication will not knowingly accept any ad- Thomas E. Mullen & building initiatives. Staff: Tom Haavens Professional Designation Committee: Implements Designation program. Staff: Carlie Hopper vertisement that is in violation of the law. Inclusion Associates, Inc., Indianapolis Indiana Remodelers: Comprised of remodelers, is unified representation to serve the professional Membership Committee: Join IBA’s team of members of an advertisement and/or article does NOT indi- remodeler while providing information and education. who recruit new members into the association. cate approval or endorsement of the product, ser- President Staff: Tom Havens Staff: Cindy Bussell vice, or opinion by Indiana Builders Association. Indiana Builders Association Executive Committee: Conducts the affairs of the IBA’s Educational Scholarship Foundation: Awards Association in accordance with the By-Laws, poli- scholarships and raises funds. Staff: Cindy Bussell Senior Officers We are now through six months of 2014 cies, and instructions of the Board. Policy and steering com- Insurance Task Force: Review and recommend in- surance programs as possible member benefits. Staff: President Tom Mullen, MIRM, CMP, CGB, CGP mittee of the Association. Staff: Rick Wajda & Cindy Bussell and we are looking for members to serve on Investment Policy Committee: Reviews the reserve Cindy Bussell [email protected] the various state and national committees funds of IBA and establishes investments to adhere Finance Committee: Studies the finances of the Asso- Vice Pres. Linda Rogers and in state leadership roles. to the highest possible yield at the lowest possible risk. Staff: ciation, and makes recommendations of financial policy [email protected] Cindy Bussell to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors. This Treasurer Jim Pressel, CGB It is very satisfying to see the accomplish- Convention ExploratoryCommittee: Monitor and committee also prepares the annual budget. Staff: C. Bussell [email protected] ments of our committees. These accomplish- recommend, when appropriate, reinstating IBA’s Con- Multi-FamilyTask Force: Activate to review multi-fam- vention. ily issues when necessary. Staff: Rick Wajda SecretaryLance Swank ments are completed by volunteers who sac- [email protected] Revised 6/23/2014. rifice their time and expense to tackle the 2015 Committee & Council Sign-Up Form Builder Area Vice Presidents issues and deliver solutions for all. Please submit a conflict of interest form along with your committee request. Area 1 Tina Bernacchi Your state association committees are open [email protected] to participation by all members: Associates, COMPANY______FAX______Area 2 Brett Harter Codes, Land Use/Rural On-Site Wastewater, [email protected] CITY/STATE/ZIP______Area 3 Jim Klotz, [email protected] Mechanic’s Lien, Green Building, E-MAIL______Area 4 State Rep. Heath VanNatter Remodelers, Executive, Investment, Finance, Complete and return to: IBA, 101 W. Ohio St., Ste. 710, Indianapolis, IN 46204. FAX (317) 917-0335. [email protected] Convention, OSHA Safety, Strategic Plan, [email protected]. Questions? (800) 377-6334, Rick ext. 204 or [email protected], Cindy ext. 203 or Area 5 Pat Richard, CGP Golf, Housing Protection Fund, Professional [email protected], Tom ext. 205 or [email protected], Carlie ext. 206 or [email protected], and Heather [email protected] ext. 207 or [email protected]. Area 6 Dan Losekamp Designation, Membership, Insurance Task [email protected] Force, and Multi-Family. In addition there Area 7 Ryan Baker are other opportunities to serve such as task Indiana Builders Association [email protected] forces and special review groups. Area 8 Tom Fuller Nomination for State Elective Office [email protected] On a national level, NAHB is looking for members to serve. Serving at this level is Area 9 Jeff Hatfield The Nominating Committee of the Indiana Builders Association (IBA) is accepting nomi- [email protected] particularly rewarding in that working on a nations for elective office in IBA for 2015. The Committee wishes for all qualified mem- Associate Area Vice Presidents national committee you interact with peers bers who desire to hold office to actively seek such office by completing this form and Area 1 Hal Kemmerer, from around the country and see the inter- submitting it prior to Oct. 31, 2014. The Committee will conduct interviews of nominees [email protected] action with our federal government and the for certain offices. The election shall be held at the State Board of Directors Meeting Monday, December 8, 2014. The election shall be held in accordance with Article X, Sec- Area 2 Greg Gerbers, [email protected] attendant agencies. Area 3 Tim Eckert, [email protected] tions 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the Association’s By-Laws. Area 4 Tom Slater, [email protected] See the attached Committees form for a Area 5 Trent Hunt, [email protected] brief description of the state committees. If Nominees may request the contact information of the Directors, for the purpose of cam- paigning, from the IBA. IBA Board Parlimentarian you are interested in getting more involved, complete and return the Committees form Liz Hobbs, [email protected] Elected offices to be filled are: or e-mail your name, contact information Indiana’s National Leadership State President NAHB State Representative for Indiana NAHB Area 9 Vice Chairman Mike Bell and committees of interest to Cindy Bussell State Vice President National Director for State Board [email protected] at [email protected]. State Treasurer Alternate National Director NAHB State Representative Andy Place, Sr., CGP To see a list of national committees go to State Secretary National Associate Director [email protected] NAHB.org/committees. For additional in- State Builder Area Vice Presidents Alternate National Associate Director National Director Doug Miller, GMB, CGB, CAPS, CGP State Associate Area Vice Presidents [email protected] formation on the national committees and Associate National Director Tom Slater to request consideration to serve, e-mail [email protected] Cindy McKinley, [email protected]. Pro- NAHB BUILD-PAC Trustees vide your name, e-mail address, the com- * * * Nomination Form for State Elective Office * * * Andy Place, Sr., CGP mittee you request and if you have any, a [email protected] brief background statement of experience. Nominee’s Name______Phone______State Representative Heath VanNatter [email protected] Sometimes they are looking for someone to Company______Cellphone______chair a subcommittee. Staff Address______There is also a Nomination for State Elec- Rick Wajda, Chief Executive Officer, ext. 204 City, State, Zip______Chief Lobbyist - [email protected] tive Office form attached. If you are inter- Cindy Bussell, Chief Operating Officer, ext. 203 ested in being considered for a position, E-Mail______Publisher - [email protected] complete and return the form. If you are FOR THE OFFICE OF______Carlie Hopper, Regulatory Affairs Director, interested in learning more about leader- ext. 206, [email protected] Return completed form to: Tom Havens, Governmental Affairs Director, ship opportunities at the state level, call me Indiana Builders Association ext. 205, [email protected] (317-431-2365), talk to one of the other 101 W. Ohio Street, Suite 710 Heather Sturgeon, Operations Coordinator Indianapolis, IN 46204 senior officers or call Cindy Bussell or Rick Phone (800)377-6334 ext. 203 Fax (317)917-0335 E-mail: [email protected] ext. 207, [email protected] Wajda at the IBA office (800-377-6334). July / August, 2014 Indiana Builder News, Page 3

Unemployment rates by state, Did you know...... seasonally adjusted, May 2014 eaders and staff of the Indiana (U.S. rate = 6.3 percent) Builders Association are constantly Inside the Indiana rate = 5.7 percent engaged in an educational process, 6.1% L 3.3% 5.7% whether it is talking through a housing is- Issue 4.6% 2.6% sue with an elected official or regulatory 6.9% 4.6% By Rick Wajda 4.9% 4.4% representative, educating a new member on 3.8% 5.7% 6.7% 5.6% 3.8% 7.5% 6.9% the benefits of the federation, or reminding Chief Executive Officer 8.2% 5.6% 4.4% 6.8% an existing member of all the benefits avail- 3.6% 7.5% 7.9% 5.5% 5.9% Indiana Builders 3.6% 5.7% able to them as a dues-paying member. 7.5% 5.6% 7.6% 5.8% 6.3% 5.1% Association 4.8% 6.6% The federation has a lot to offer and in 7.7% today’s fast-paced environment, it is easy 6.4% 6.4% 4.6% to forget all of the benefits being a member 6.8% The tool provides statistics derived from 6.5% 6.4% 5.3% can offer. In most cases, it pays to be a mem- the 2012 American Community Survey 7.7% 6.8% 7.2% ber, check out your local association, state (ACS). The NAHB tabulated statistics in- 5.1% association and national association clude: population; number of owner-occu- 4.9% websites for all of your membership needs. pied housing units; homeownership rate; 6.3% Did you know that one builder in Indi- homeowner vacancy rate; share of homes 14.0% and over ana received over $15,000 cash back in 12.0% to 13.9% that are single-family detached; value of 10.0% to 11.9% 6.4% 2013 by participating in IBA’s Member homes owned; income of homeowners; 8.0% to 9.9% Rebate Program? share of homes recently built; single-fam- 4.4% 6.0% to 7.9% 4.0% to 5.9% Did you know that unemployment in In- SOURCE: Bureau of Labor Statistics ily permits; and multifamily permits. Visit Local Area Unemployment Statistics 3.9% or below diana (see graph) has declined over the past http://www.nahb.org/directory.aspx? rd year 2.0 percent, which is the 3 largest sectionID=132&directoryID=3597. tion for the 2015 session of the Indiana attention span is down to 8-seconds (less decrease in the nation? Indiana’s decline Did you know that IBA’s Governmental General Assembly? than a goldfish)? of 5.1 percent since July of 2009, the low Affairs Team is already preparing legisla- Did you know that the average adult’s Enjoy your summer! point of employment in the state, also ranks 3rd in the U.S. Approved Agents Did you know that according to the an- IBA offers fully Dearborn County HBA nual 2013 Characteristics of New Housing BA of Dubois County by the U.S. Census Bureau; Logan Lavelle Hunt insured health Of the 569,000 single-family homes com- Loyd Jobe pleted in 2013: 812-401-9206 insurance program * 518,000 had air-conditioning. [email protected] * 59,000 had two or fewer bedrooms and BA of Elkhart County 251,000 had four bedrooms or more. HBA of Fort Wayne to members BA of Northeast Indiana * 27,000 had one and one-half bathrooms The DeHayes Group or less, whereas 188,000 homes had three Greg Gerbers Contact an insurance agent listed if you are a builder, or more bathrooms. 260-969-1317 remodeler, subcontractor or provide a product or * 166,000 had a full or partial basement, [email protected] while 91,000 had a crawl space, and BA of Greater Indianapolis service that is included in the certificate of occupancy 312,000 had a slab or other type of founda- East Central Indiana BA and would like to find out if you can offer a quality, tion. Madison County HBA * 305,000 had two or more stories. Wayne County BA fully-insured health insurance program (Anthem) to Wharton Insurance * 333,000 had a forced-air furnace and Tara McQuitty your employees. 216,000 had a heat pump as the primary 317-663-4137 heating system. [email protected] Ask the agent to consider your company for the * 347,000 had a heating system powered Jackson-Jennings BA Indiana Builders Association Health Insurance Program. by gas and 214,000 had a heating system Lawrence County HBA powered by electricity. Monroe County Building Assn. he Indiana Builders Association (IBA) has partnered with Association Insurance * The average single-family house com- Parker Group Partners to bring a health insurance program to our membership. The Indiana pleted was 2,598 square feet. Miles Parker T Employers Trust is operational. 812-275-5921 Of the 429,000 single-family homes sold This product is medically underwritten and fully insured by Anthem. It offers cover- [email protected] age utilizing the BlueCard network just like products currently offered by Anthem. There in 2013: BA Kosciusko Fulton Counties are 12 benefit designs across a wide range of deductibles, drug cards and high deductible * 120,000 used vinyl siding as the prin- Marshall County BA health plans, all of which meet or exceed Bronze-level coverage. ciple type of exterior wall material, while Wetzel Insurance Agency The Indiana Employers Trust will give member firms the opportunity to possibly realize only 12,000 used wood. Byron Kauffman lower health insurance rates due to several factors, the most important of which is the * 300,000 had two-car garages, whereas 574-267-6183 aggregation of like industry companies into a larger group, creating buying power and spreading the risk of a few amongst many. 98,000 had garages for three cars or more. [email protected] * 207,000 had one fireplace and 20,000 had HBA of Howard County BA of Southeastern Indiana two or more fireplaces. Jasper County HBA Southeastern Insurance BA of Greater Lafayette Kathy Linville * The average sales price of new single- Mid-North Indiana BA 812-934-3209 family homes sold was $324,500, compared MBAH Insurance / Heiny Insurance [email protected] with the average price of $292,200 in 2012. 765-423-5421 / 800-735-5365 HBA of Greater Terre Haute Cindy Finkenbinder, If an agent for your local association is not identi- * The average price per square foot for new Crapo Insurance Agency [email protected] fied, please e-mail your contact information to single-family homes sold was $93.70. Jay Crapo Deb Musser, [email protected] [email protected] or call the IBA office with * The average new single-family home sold Jay Spry, [email protected] 812-478-3100 [email protected] your e-mail address and phone number at was built on a lot of 15,456 square feet. BA of LaPorte County (800)377-6334, ext. 203. As soon as an agent is ap- Did you know that your national asso- HBA of Northwest Indiana Gibson County BA proved for your area, you will be contacted. ciation has come out with a great new tool General Insurance Services Vincennes Area BA Eric Gibson for local associations and members across ISU Meeks Insurance 219-510-6207 Brad Bane the state to educate policy-makers, elected [email protected] 812-886-4000 officials, and consumers on their local hous- [email protected] ing market? The tool allows users to com- http://www.buildindiana.org/pdf/IBAHealthInsuranceProgram.pdf Updated 6/26/2014 pare local housing markets across HBAs. Page 4, Indiana Builder News July / August, 2014 IBA members politically proactive

Picture above...Housing industry represen- tatives met recently with U.S. Representa- tive Luke Messer (IN-6) to discuss federal issues of importance. Pictured are (left to HBA of Ft. Wayne members met with State Senate candidate Liz Brown recently in Ft. right): Sean O’Connor, Dauby O’Connor Wayne to discuss housing issues. Brown recently won the Republican primary to replace & Zaleski; Michael Petrie, PR Mortgage retiring State Senator Tom Wyss. Pictured are (left to right): Joe Zehr, IBA Past State & Investment Corp.; Congressman Luke President; Orrin Sessions, IBA Life Director; Brown; and Ric Zehr, IBA State Director. Messer; and Jeff Kittle, Herman & Kittle.

When it IBA Past State President Doug Miller (right) is all smiles on election night as he celebrates victory in the Republican pri- ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY mary for Indiana House District 48. Miller, currently unopposed for the general elec- HAS TO BE RIGHT... tion, will serve as only the second past IBA President in the Indiana General Assem- VISIT ONE OF OUR LOCATIONS: bly if elected. John C. Hart, Sr. served as IBA President in 1970 and served in the 717 LEY ROAD Indiana General Assembly for three terms. FORT WAYNE, IN 46825 Pictured with Doug are Jake Teshka, (260) 484-4191 Teshka Consulting, and Linda Miller, (800) 284-4191 Doug’s wife. FAX (260) 482-1678

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800 SOUTH COUNCIL STREET MUNCIE, IN 47302 State Representative Sheila Klinker (D- (765) 289-0264 Lafayette) holds up a copy of the Indiana (800) 395-6994 Builder News at the Statehouse. IBA staff FAX (765) 286-4812 saw Rep. Klinker on her way to a meeting As a trusted contractor to your customers, you have to in the Statehouse with IBA’s publication 4110 REAS LANE in hand. NEW ALBANY, IN 47150 be an expert in a lot of things. You have only one chance (812) 948-7933 (800) 472-0823 to get a window order right and that’s why Norandex has FAX (812) 948-7976 become known as the place the Pros Go for windows. 2825 SOUTH 11TH STREET From innovative product designs to sales support NILES, MI 49120 (269) 684-3600 programs, our window experts stand ready to help you fi nd (800) 888-9083 FAX (269) 684-3737 ways to sell more products and increase your bottom line. Don’t take chances with your window projects, trust the State Representative Dan Forestal (center) . .COM WWW NORANDEX (D-Indianapolis) catches up with Builders window experts to get you the right products, at the right Association of Greater Indianapolis Vice- specs, on time, in full, at a fair price. Trust Norandex. President Micah Hill (left) and President of the Re-Development Group Pat Dubach, to discuss housing issues on the east side of Indianapolis. July / August, 2014 Indiana Builder News, Page 5 News from around the state

IBA State President Tom Mullen, MIRM, HBA of Fort Wayne President Tamra Stier CMP, CGB, CGP (center) and IBA Chief thanks IBA CEO Rick Wajda (front left); Operating Officer Cindy Bussell are wel- Allen County Commissioner Nelson Peters IBA State President Tom Mullen, MIRM, CMP, CGB, CGP (second from right) is wel- comed to the HBA of Greater Terre Haute (front right); and Greg Gerbers, meeting comed to the Madison County HBA by (left to right): Local Vice President Phil Stevenson; membership meeting by Vice President sponsor, for presenting information at the Local Executive Officer Donna Jacobsen; Mullen; and Local President Lawrence Johnson. Mark Clinkenbeard. recent membership meeting.

A large group of members of the Madison County HBA showed up to hear about the latest happenings at the state and national builders associations from IBA State President Tom Mullen, MIRM, CMP, CGB, CGP.

Speaker Jack Klemeyer (second from right), Grow Your Business University, is welcomed to a joint meeting of the BA of Greater Indianapolis’ Remodelers Council and Hendricks County Council by Donna Moulder (right), President of the Remodelers Council; and BA of Greater Indianapolis past presidents thank the Johnson County building depart- Cathy Stegemoller, Presidents of the Hendricks County Council. Also pictured is Jason ment representatives for updating the members on building activity in the area. Ells, with Custom Concrete, sponsor of the joint meeting.

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The BA of Greater Lafayette partnered with Habitat for Humanity for a builder blitz where five houses were completed in five days. BAGL members Majestic Homes and The HBA of Fort Wayne recognized long-time members at the recent membership meet- Tempest Homes builder crews were accompanied by several associate members supply- ing. Companies were: Norandex, 35 years; Bob Buescher Homes and Fort Wayne News- ing quality products to get the jobs done professionally and affordably. Lafayette Habi- papers, 30 years; Hakes & Robrock Design-Build and Heller Homes, 20 years; and Mark tat for Humanity Executive Director Doug Taylor (with microphone) and Jim Kiracofe, Lengacher General Contractor, 15 years. with Majestic Homes, completed the first house in 12 and 1/2 hours.

BA of Greater Lafayette Vice President Andy Switzer (left) welcomes IBA Presi- dent Tom Mullen, MIRM, CMP, CGB, CGP, who addressed the crowd at the BAGL Habitat Builder Blitz. 2014 ‘Remodeler of the Year’ Applications due July 11th he application deadline for IBA’s 2014 Remodeler of the Year is rap- T idly approaching. All interested persons must submit a completed application by July 11th to be considered. Applications are available on IBA’s website, www.BuildIndiana.org. This award is a great marketing tool for the successful remodeler and this year’s win- ner will automatically be nominated for NAHB’s National Remodeler of the Year award. All IBA members who are members of the Remodelers’ Council are eligible to apply for the award. Remodelers’ Council mem- bers join through a local chapter or the state association. If your local association does not have a chapter, the dues are $40 and you may join by contacting IBA’s Opera- tions Coordinator Heather Sturgeon at [email protected] or (800)377- 6334, ext. 207. The 2014 Remodeler of the Year applica- tion is available on IBA’s website, www.BuildIndiana.org or can be obtained by e-mail by contacting IBA’s Governmen- tal Affairs Director Tom Havens at [email protected] or (800)377-6334 ext. 205. July / August, 2014 Indiana Builder News, Page 7

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Governor Mike Pence (right) and IBA Barbecue member Pat Richard are pictured outside IBA State President Tom Mullen, MIRM, the Aynes House in Brown County State CMP, CGB, CGP (right), thanks IBA Past American Electric of Terre Haute Park. IBA members contributed to the Pub- State President Rick Jenkins for his con- lic Building Foundation for the major reno- tinued support of the IBA. Jenkins has Beverage Carts vation of the five-bedroom cabin. Gover- agreed to donate the greens fees and cart Official Sign nor Pence and his family will be the first rental for IBA’s upcoming golf outing to Timberland Lumber Company since former Governor Evan Bayh to make be held August 20 at Idle Creek Golf CSI Signs Vectren Energy Delivery regular use of Aynes House. Course in Terre Haute. Weber Custom Concrete Hole 84 Lumber Company Door Prizes & Frost Brown Todd HBA of Fort Wayne Hole Contests HBA of Greater Terre Haute Indiana Builders Association Hoosier Door / Lawrence County HBA NAHB BUILD-PAC Logan Lavelle Hunt HBA of Fort Wayne President Tamra Stier (left) thanks (second from left to right): Kim Vectren Energy Delivery Call or e-mail today to become a sponsor, Bowman, Pat Fahey, and Dave Fuller for taking time away from the building department Wolff Insulation Services Heather at 1-800-377-6334, ext. 207 or e- to update members on improvements. mail to [email protected].

Indiana Builders Association Bill Carson Memorial IBA Annual Golf Outing & Board Session 2014 Registration Form Annual Golf Outing & Summer Board Session ___ x $25 Board dinner & meeting (payable to IBA). August 19-20, 2014 ___ x $100 per golfer - green fees, cart, refreshments, favors, hog roast & awards. Idle Creek Golf Course & Banquet Center ___ x $10 per golfer - string & door prize ticket. ___ x $1000 Gold Key - membership in NAHB Gold Key Club, foursome or sponsor. Terre Haute, Indiana ___ x $365 Dollar-A-Day - membership in NAHB Dollar-A-Day Club & sponsor. Idle Creek Golf Course ___ x $100 Century Club - membership in NAHB Century Club, hole sponsor. 5353 Ryanne Marie Ln. ___ x $20 BUILD-PAC Delegate - Supporter of NAHB BUILD-PAC - hog roast. Terre Haute, IN 47802 Special thanks to Rick Jenkins for (812) 299-4653 donating the golf course. Company ______Sponsorship Opportunities Schedule of Events Contact Name ______Golf sponsorships include promotions & hog roast. Does Tuesday, August 19, 2014 Wednesday, August 20, 2014 Address ______not include golf. 10:30-12:15 pm - Senior Officers Lunch 8:00 am – Golf Registration City ______State _____ Zip ______Major Sponsor - $2500 12:15-1:00 pm - Finance Committee Mtg. 9:00 am – Golf Outing ___ Hog Roast Sponsor $1000 1:00-2:30 pm - Executive Committee Mtg. 1:00 pm – Golf Lunch & Awards Phone ______Beverage Sponsor $250 2:30-3:00 pm - On-line Business Directory E-mail ______Hole Sponsor $100 & Association Management Software for Golfers names are not necessary to submit registration form, ___ Cart Item Sponsor - Presidents, VPs, EOs, & Exec. Comm. however, they will need to be submitted at least ten days prior to provide 1 per golfer 3:00-5:30 pm – Codes/OSHA Meeting the tournament. ___ Door Prize Sponsor - 3:00-4:15 pm - Presidents/VPs/EOs; Proceeds benefit the IBA and the donate door prize(s) Housing Protection; Green Meetings NAHB BUILD-PAC. Amount Due: $______4:15-5:30 pm – Land Use/Rural; Board dinner & meeting must be made payable to IBA. Golf fees Remodelers; Membership/Associates Mtgs.Hotel Accommodations may be made payable to IBA or NAHB. Any monies paid to NAHB Questions? 5:30-5:45 pm – Executive Committee Mtg. Holiday Inn Terre Haute, 3300 US Highway BUILD-PAC must be made by personal credit card or check made Call IBA at 5:45-7:45 pm – Board Dinner & Meeting 41 South, Terre Haute, IN 47802 Call 812-232-6081 or 1-800-HOLIDAY payable to NAHB Build-PAC. No refunds for weather/no shows/ (800) 377-6334 The IBA Golf Outing and Board of Special discounted rate of $89 plus tax. cancellations. Payment due prior to event. ext. 207 Directors Session are being held together Group Code: IBA. (Circle one) Pay with MasterCard (MC)/Visa Personal or business to allow all IBA members the opportunity Link to reserve room: http://www.ihg.com/holiday Complete and return to: to participate in both events. All IBA inn/hotels/gb/en/terre-haute/hufin/hoteldetail?q Number______IBA, 101 W. Ohio St., members are welcome and encouraged Adlt=1&qBrs=6c.hi.ex. rs.ic.cp.in.sb.cw.cv&qChld Ste. 710, Indpls., IN Name on card ______to attend any committee meetings and =0&qFRA=1qGRM=0&qGrpCd=IBA&qIta=99801 46204 the Board dinner meeting, as well as 505&qPSt=0&qRRSrt =rt&qRef=df&qRms=1&q Exp. Date (MM/YY) ______3 digits on back [email protected] participate in the golf outing. Please Rpn=1&qRpp=10&qSHp= 1&qSmP=3&qSrt=s FAX (317) 917-0335 register today! BR&qWch=0&srb_u=1&icdv=99801505 Zip Code ______Signature ______Page 8, Indiana Builder News July / August, 2014 Answers to frequently asked questions on energy efficiency requirements he increased energy efficiency re- tion N1102.4.2.2), which utilizes Table 2. N1106, Table 405.5.2(1) footnote e as quirements for residential construc- Codes N1102.4.2 Air Barrier and Insulation In- amended reads “Tested envelope leakage T tion became effective on April 15, Corner spection. shall be determined and documented by an 2012 at a time when construction activity independent party approved by the code By Carlie If a builder chooses the visual inspection was down. An increase in new home con- option (Section N1102.4.2.2), who does the official, where required by local ordinance”. struction, and subsequently the need for Hopper field verification of the air barrier and This has been interpreted to mean all of this compliance with and enforcement of resi- Regulatory Affairs insulation? section is only applicable IF there is a local dential energy efficiency requirements, has Director, Unless a local ordinance requires an ap- ordinance. yielded the following most frequently asked Indiana Builders proved party independent from the insula- Is a duct tightness test required? questions and answers related to residen- Association tion installer to inspect the air barrier and Yes, unless the air handler and all ducts tial energy efficiency requirements. insulation, the builder may perform the field are located within conditioned space. Ac- text from the 2009 International Energy Where do I find the code requirements for verification of the items in Table N1102.4.2. cording to Section N1103.2.2, duct tight- Conservation Code (IECC) as N1106 Per- energy efficiency in residential construc- “Where required by local ordinance” is ness shall be verified by either of the fol- formance based calculations. The energy tion? referred to at: lowing: 1) Post-construction test or 2) efficiency requirements for residential con- The 2005 Indiana Residential Code (IRC) 1. N1102.4.2.2 Visual inspection option. Rough-in test. The requirements for each struction may be downloaded at: http:// regulates the construction of one-and two- The items listed in Table N1102.4.2, appli- test are as follows: www.in.gov/legislative/iac/T06750/ family dwellings and townhouses. The IRC cable to the method of construction, are * Post-construction test: Leakage to out- A00140.PDF. is based on the 2003 International Residen- field verified. Where required by local or- doors shall be less than or equal to eight (8) tial Code with Indiana amendments which Is a blower door test required? dinance, an approved party independent cfm (3.78 L/s) per one hundred (100) ft2 include those to Chapter 11 Energy Effi- No. A blower door test can be used to from the installer of the insulation, shall (9.29 m2) of conditioned floor area or a to- ciency. The entire text of Chapter 11 was demonstrate air sealing compliance. Build- inspect the air barrier and insulation. This tal leakage less than or equal to twelve (12) deleted and replaced with amended Chap- ers have two options for demonstrating air has been interpreted to mean the local ordi- cfm (5.66 L/s) per one hundred (100) ft2 ter 11 text from the 2009 International Resi- sealing compliance: 1) Testing (Section nance would have to specifically require (9.29 m2) of conditioned floor area when dential Code (IRC) and amended Chapter 4 N1102.4.2.1) or 2) Visual inspection (Sec- the use of the “approved party”. tested at a pressure differential of 0.1 inch w.g. (25 Pa) across the entire system, includ- ing the manufacturer’s air handler end clo- sure. All register boots shall be taped or oth- erwise sealed during the test. * Rough-in test: Total leakage shall be One House, less than or equal to six (6) cfm (2.83 L/s) per one hundred (100) ft2 (9.29 m2) of con- ditioned floor area when tested at a pres- sure differential of 0.1 inch w.g. (25 Pa) One Lot, One Sale across the roughed in system, including the manufacturer’s air handler enclosure. All register boots shall be taped or otherwise sealed during the test. If the air handler is not installed at the time of the test, total leakage shall be less than or equal to four (4) cfm (1.89 L/s) per one hundred (100) ft2 (9.29 m2) of conditioned floor area. If you have any additional energy or code questions, please contact me, IBA Regula- tory Affairs Director Carlie Hopper at [email protected] or at (800) 377- 6334 ext. 206. Do we have your e-mail? hen a member joins a local build- ers association, they automati- Wcally become members of the In- Too often, the location of the sewer system dictates the position of the house — diana Builders Association (IBA) and the resulting in an “orphan” or wasted lot. With E/One Sewer Systems you can sewer National Association of Home Builders virtually anywhere, siting each home to take advantage of views and terrain. (NAHB). E-mail has become the most effi- cient way for all tiers of the builders asso- And, E/One systems are totally reliable — no preventive maintenance, all but invisible: ciations to correspond with members. ‡ /RZHU\RXUIURQWHQGGHYHORSPHQWFRVWE\LQVWDOOLQJWKHV\VWHPRQO\DV\RX Make sure you have an accurate e-mail need it on file with your local builders association  ‡ 3URYHQ³PRUHWKDQKDOI DPLOOLRQHQGXVHUVGDLO\ so that you receive correspondence from your local, state, and national builders as-  ‡ 1RQLQYDVLYH³SUHVHUYHODQGVFDSHXQREWUXVLYH sociations in a timely manner. Unless you ‡ 6DIH³SURWHFWTXDOLW\RIOLIH opt out, your local builders association Find out more about how you can save on sewering costs — callCall CovalenFluid & Thermal should put your e-mail into the NAHB WMS Systems DQGÀQGRXWKRZ\RXFDQHQKDQFH\RXUGHYHORSPHQWV system which allows NAHB and IBA to e- mail you with important information. Your builders associations take your pri- vacy very seriously and only e-mail you SEWER SYSTEMS pertinent information. You may opt out of 3981 Walnut St receiving e-mails at any time. 6929 Brookville Rd. /RULV6RXWK&DUROLQD /HDUQPRUHDERXW If you are not receiving e-mails from IBA, Indianapolis, IN 46142 E/One Sewer Systems 7HO please e-mail [email protected] or Tel. 317-789-8888 at www.eone.com www.covalen.com call the IBA office at 800-377-6334 ext. www.covalen.com 203. July / August, 2014 Indiana Builder News, Page 9 We’re fortunate to call Indiana home ndiana is doing some pretty great 52 percent. This is an important position According to a report by the U.S. Small things these days that deserve celebra- Statehouse for our state to be in because it gives us a Business Administration, small businesses I tion. I have been in the political/ competitive advantage in attracting jobs. alone created 15,051 net new jobs in Indi- policy field for nearly five years now, and it Scoop We don’t have to worry as much about fi- ana in 2011. seems like every year is more exciting than By Tom Havens nancial repercussions associated with, say, These accomplishments and accolades the last. Governmental Affairs considering a proposal to reduce the corpo- speak volumes about the success of the big When I was a project manager for my Director rate income tax because we have a large policy changes in our state over the past family’s commercial plumbing company for Indiana Builders surplus that came from prudent fiscal man- decade. And more importantly, they are eight or so years prior to entering the world Association agement of state resources. We also don’t good policy changes for businesses as well of politics, it seemed as though government have to worry about or even consider gen- as for every Hoosier throughout the state of was reticent to change (please note that I’m eral tax hikes like some other states are do- Indiana. referring to state government here; that off. ing to cover huge budgetary deficits. Even It’s any exciting time to be a Hoosier, and whole mess in D.C. deserves a much longer Another important milestone we’ve national publications are beginning to take I think we are all very fortunate to live in article than I have space for here). That’s reached as a state is the nearly $2 billion notice of Indiana’s success. this great state. At times business may be not to say that laws weren’t being passed surplus we have in the bank. While other Forbes magazine ranks Indiana as the 16th slow and for others it may be booming, but that made a positive impact on our state, states are drowning in debt (think Illinois best state for business. A survey of 500 CEOs rest assured that our state’s leaders are not because I’m sure they were, but wholesale and California), Indiana is burning mort- by Chief Executive Magazine ranked Indi- afraid to get their hands dirty making sure change and reform did not seem to be the gages and paying off debt. In fact, we paid ana the 6th best place to do business. The that every single business and person in this norm from my perspective from the outside off $282 million in debt in 2012 alone, Tax Foundation ranks Indiana as having the great state has the best opportunity to suc- looking in. which marks an overall debt reduction of 10th best business tax climate. ceed. Then former Gov. Mitch Daniels, along with legislative leadership in the House and Senate, came in and changed not only the rules of the game but I would argue the game itself. Remember that black hole of a BMV we had in the 1990’s and early 2000’s? And remember how quickly Gov. Daniels came in and cleaned house there. Then there was the deal he struck to lease the toll road that resulted in approximately $3.8 billion to fund major moves - which I still argue was a phenomenal deal for the state of Indiana. Then there was property tax reform. All these changes - and there certainly are many more that I’ve left out - created a paradigm shift in the way Indiana does business. The leaders of this great state aren’t afraid to take risks and challenge the status quo in a big way, and because of that Indiana is increasingly becoming a recognized leader in job creation, business development, edu- cation (although more in its infancy than other areas), and affordability (i.e., low taxes) just to name a few. Most importantly to our industry though, is that focus on job creation. By and large, a job is the single most im- portant factor to every potential homebuyer out there. Without a job, they have no in- come and without income, they aren’t pur- chasing or remodeling a home (with few exceptions, such as the independently wealthy). Fortunately, Indiana takes attract- ing jobs seriously. That’s why we’ve seen legislation pass such as Right to Work, a corporate income tax rate reduction, the elimination of the inheritance tax, educa- tion reform, and a complete overhaul of Indiana’s criminal code. Businesses will consider locating here (or remaining here in some cases) if the environment is favor- able for conducting their business. Those businesses employ people, and people want a place to live that has good schools, is safe, and affordable. So not only are businesses looking at the things that directly affect their bottom line when con- sidering where to locate, they’re also look- ing at quality of life variables as well. As a result of all the effort expended by the out- standing leaders in the House, Senate and Governor’s Office, this entire package of big changes the state has been pursuing over the past five years or so is beginning to pay Page 10, Indiana Builder News July / August, 2014 POLITICAL PROACTION News from around the state

BA of Greater Indianapolis Past President IBA and HBA of Fort Wayne past presi- Mike Gorman (left) installs the 2014 dent Herb Delagrange (right) presents a Johnson County Council President Matt BA of Greater Indianapolis Johnson County Council officers were installed at IBA’s Governmental Affairs Director Tom $10,000 check to Pastor Ben Gates with Beecher at a membership meeting earlier a meeting earlier this year. Havens (right) discusses housing issues with the Greater Fort Wayne Campus Ministry. this year. The BA of Greater Indianapolis State Senate candidate Jeff Raatz. Raatz Donations were collected from the local Johnson County Council represents build- recently won the Republican primary for builders association members to be used ers and remodelers in the Greenwood and Senate District 27 in east central Indiana. for windows in a school in India. Franklin areas.

Instructor Frank Redavide, CGP, Master CGP, (left), Castalia Homes in Carmel, con- gratulates Aaron Johnson, Riverside Con- struction, on completion of the “Business IBA Governmental Affairs Director Tom Management” course. Johnson is a mem- Havens (right) catches up with State Rep. Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS) Instructor Mike DuKate, CAPS, CGB, CGR ber of the BA of Greater Lafayette and com- Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) at his an- of DuKate Fine Remodeling in Franklin, Indiana (second from left) congratulates those pleted the course which applies toward the nual golf outing at the Fort Wayne Coun- who completed the course requirements for the CAPS designation. Mike is a member of Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist try Club. the BA of Greater Indianapolis, and he has instructed courses for IBA since 2006. (CAPS) designation. July / August, 2014 Indiana Builder News, Page 11 Things are getting better rom all indications things are getting better in our industry. F Builders have good traffic with Membership more people looking to build a new home Memo and there are more building permits being filed. By Tim Eckert For the first time in a few years there are Weber Custom earthmovers working putting in new sec- Concrete, Zionsville tions of subdivisions or even whole new IBA Membership subdivisions. Co-Chairman Bankers are offering some very favorable Members from the BA of Greater Lafayette proudly hold a check represent- interest rates to entice folks to make a move and in our local builders associations so ing the $186,578 IBA members received in rebates from the HBA Member to a new residence. spread the message…..Do Business with Rebate Program. See the advertisement below for how you can participate. Every trade contractor seems to need to Members! hire more good employees if they can find them. And some of the best indicators, the local ATTENTION BUILDERS AND REMODELERS: builders associations, are seeing new mem- bers joining and old friends rejoining. Do you want to start getting money Now is the best time to reiterate all the reasons about why being a member of the for products you already use? builders association and why doing busi- ness with a member is good for business. With the momentum beginning to build, talk to companies you do business with about the benefits of associating with the The Member Rebate Program is a free member best builders and the best suppliers in the industry. Where?...At the local builders as- benefit of the State Home Builders Association sociation of course. that is available to all active Builder and Invite a non-member to be your guest at the next membership meeting, event, or golf Remodeler Members. outing. Tell them why you’re a member There are currently over 40 of the and who might be at the event they can meet. Introduce them around and watch country's leading Manufacturer the enthusiasm build for the whole group when another new member joins. Brands participating in the Member Things are getting better in our industry Rebate Program.

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