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16 Tips from Builders Mutual Safety Program Pop Quiz

18 Success on Every Level 2010 Legislative Conference Review

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6 March/April 2010 (www.hbat.org) Tennessee HomeBuilder 2010 Ex e c u t i v e Co m m i t t ee Senior Officers Executive Committee VICE CHAIRS COMMITTEE CHAIRS Tennessee Associates Council President Jimmy Harkleroad...... 423-646-1280 Voting Members [email protected] Phil Chamberlain Government Affairs & West (National Director) Region Area VP HIPAC Trustees 901-794-2156 Keith Grant...... 901-683-4422 Doyle Webb...... 865-688-3232 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Membership/Membership Services Government Affairs David Clark...... 901-753-1550 Keith Grant...... 901-683-4422 [email protected] [email protected] Northeast Region Area V.P. Vice President/Treasurer David Stauffer...... 423-323-2454 Executive Officers Council Steve Cates [email protected] John Sheley...... 615-377-1055 (Alt. Nat'l Director) [email protected] (Budget/Finance Chair) Middle Region Area V.P. Education/Programs 615-377-9106 Anne McKnight...... 615-312-7185 [email protected] Sam Carbine...... 615-661-9995 [email protected] [email protected] Southeast Region Area V.P. Dennis Epperson...... 423-479-9042 Membership/Membership Services [email protected] Kim Brown...... 901-854-0525 [email protected] Associate National Director Vice President/Secretary Billy Allred...... 931-260-0205 Local Leadership [email protected] Mike Stevens TBD 865-450-9790 [email protected] Non-Voting Members NAHB Area 7 Chairman HBAT Staff Bill Deloney...... 334-793-4273 [email protected] Executive Vice President Susan Ritter NAHB State Represenative [email protected] David Parsons...... 901-388-2651 Immediate Past President [email protected] Director of Government Affairs Ed Zarb Frank M. Harris (Nominating/Past Presidents Chair) Education/Programs [email protected] Doyl Webb...... 865-688-3232 865-671-1744 [email protected] Director of Communications [email protected] & Education HIPAC Trustees Brad Cartner John Floyd...... 615-896-0019 [email protected] [email protected] Director of Operations Local Leadership Joy Odjegba Charlotte Jones...... 423-728-3134 [email protected] Associate Vice President [email protected] Nina Boss 423-894-1890 Executive Officers Council [email protected] Jan Shrewsbury...... 423-282-2561 HBAT Office is Located at: [email protected] 213 Fifth Ave., North, St. 200 Nashville, TN 37219 Past Associate Leadership (615) 777-1700 Local Ludy Callaway...... 901-818-6924 (888) 550-4228 Toll Free [email protected] (615) 777-1703 Fax

Tennessee HomeBuilder (www.hbat.org) March/April 2010 7 Value & President's InvestmenT Perspective Phil Chamberlain Your Association HBAT President

t the time of this publication, I • Benefits like workers’ compensation the many rebate and savings programs have had the honor and privilege insurance, a member health care offered through the NAHB. Ato attend twelve different Local plan, rebate programs that provide It all boils down to this – your mem- Association, General Membership Meet- builder members an average of more bership has REAL VALUE, and your ings across our great state. Listening to than $1,044 per year and special dis- investment creates an impressive and members from beautiful Johnson City, count programs with major service outstanding return in financial, legisla- Ocoee Region, Jackson HBA and many in providers such as VERIZON Wire- tive and networking benefits. During our between; I have witnessed Home Builders less. Spring Legislative Conference, David Association of Tennessee (HBAT) mem- • A United Voice - over 50 years ago Clark, Membership Chair, issued a chal- bers networking and discussing a range of Carl Grant, our first president, and lenge to increase our membership based common issues. Sales and traffic activity, other concerned business leaders, on educating others about this VALUE. the workers compensation legislation, had the wisdom to form a State Asso- David, along with his Vice-Chair, Kim our new Health Insurance program and ciation for the purpose of influencing Brown, held round table discussions about banking relationships are but a few of laws that govern our business. Today our upcoming Membership Drive and its the relevant topics members are talking this mission continues with a finely proven track record of increasing mem- about at all the General Membership tuned group of professionals work- bership by 15-20 percent. The National Meetings. To know that our members in ing for you. Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Johnson City are interviewing candidates has assisted in paying for the Knoxville for mayor and discussing industry taxes, On the day I am writing this article, and Memphis training programs; and while our members in South Central are the HBAT Government Affairs staff is with further NAHB and HBAT incentives reaching out to companies in Shelbyville finalizing negotiations with all parties on that reduce the Membership Drive’s cost to educate them on the value of a member- the workers’ compensation bills dealing down to approximately $125 per local ship is truly inspiring. In my thirty years with corrections to PC1041 (dealing with association, it’s an opportunity that should as a member of the HBAT, I’ve never sole proprietors and partners including not be overlooked. Plus, with the NAHB been more aware of and inspired by the LLCs). We also have major consider- Retention Rebate Program, every local VALUE of membership. By mid-May ation of our Deficiency Judgment bill association can potentially recoup their of this year, Susan Ritter, Executive VP before the House Judiciary Committee. $35 per member fee from the Oliver of the HBAT, and I will have attended In addition, we are tracking 62 other bills Group. If a new member is recruited meetings and met with members at all that are before the Senate or House this and retained after the first year, the local eighteen Local Associations. My goal week. As you can see, your HBAT staff association will receive their $35 back is to continue our 2009 HBAT President is always working to protect and promote from NAHB. Ed Zarb’s effort to improve relations and your industry. By working together and participating communications with all Locals, and in On the federal level, the National As- in this year’s Direct Drive, the exciting the process, help manifest the VALUE in sociation of Home Builders (NAHB) pro- fact is that we could bring our member- an HBAT membership. vides members with the resources of more ship numbers back over the 5,000 mark If you think about the true value of your than 300 experts, including economists, and grow from there. HBAT membership, you will see it is an attorneys and legal researchers. There is investment like no other: also access to specialists in the areas of Our association Is A Winning finance, regulatory issues and technical • Fellowship with peers across the support. Our national association is cur- Team! Let's work our game State rently ranked number eleven on Fortune • Four, full time HBAT Staff members Magazine’s “Power 25” advocates, one plan and have a winning season working for your association, and lo- that consistently defeats excessive regu- cal association staff members taking lations and defends affordable housing in 2010! care of business on the local scene. initiatives. Plus, this does not even touch

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BRAMPTON BRICK: The Masonry and Hardscapes System Provider. Proudly serving the USA from Farmersburg, Indiana and Wixom, Michigan. BramptonBrick.com Executive Officer Legislative Issues Outlook the Importance of Susan Ritter HBAT Executive Involvement&Your Voice Vice President ave you ever really thought about Tennessee. We need to make sure we know If there is an election coming up, how state and local politics affect what district of Tennessee we live in and members should educate themselves on Hyour day-to-day life and your who represents us. If you have questions who is working for positive results in the business? Do you know who your mayor about the identity of your state legislators, homebuilding industry. We need to speak is? How about your town’s treasurer? just visit “Legislative News” on the HBAT up if we have something to tell decision Auditor? If you don’t know the answers website (www.hbat.org), and click on makers or want something changed. Let to these questions, don’t feel bad—you’re “Senators” or “Representatives.” our elected officials know how we feel! in the norm. But today there are a lot of Technology has provided individuals Remember, they work for us! But let me great resources that can help! with a range of opportunities to make their also emphasize the importance of staying The Home Builders Association of Ten- voices heard. Particularly when time is of current with a consistent message from nessee has been the Voice of the Housing the essence, e-mail, faxes and telephone your local and state association. Attend- Industry for more than fifty years. The calls are effective—nearly instant commu- ing meetings and discussing issues with individuals who started our association nicators. Bear in mind that an opinion on the leadership of your association can be recognized a critical need to get involved current legislation receives more attention a vital strategy in making sure decision in the political realm and make sure that than general observations. In general, for makers know that we are all on the same the building industry had a healthy legis- all types of communication, be as specific team and headed in the same direction. lative environment. Today, there are more as possible. Keep it brief. Identify your Another way you can help your associa- than 4,300 members across the state of subject clearly. If it’s relevant, give the tion is to stay up-to-date on the issues that Tennessee who recognize the importance name and bill number of the legislation affect your industry. Make sure you are of this endeavor. you are concerned about. Be reasonable; taking advantage of the legislative infor- Local government involves selecting don’t ask for the impossible or engage in mation on the HBAT website and publi- state representatives, mayors, city council, threats. Ask that your legislators or city cations such as the HBAT E-Newsletter county commissioners, judges, school leaders to state their positions on the issue; and legislative articles in the Tennessee board reps, as well as local initiatives, you are entitled to know. HomeBuilder magazine. laws, referendums, and amendments. Locally, you can search for your city or Remember, your voice and your vote Voting and staying in touch with your town’s website to find out who these key is very important. The more HBAT legislators is a great way to make sure your officials are and what they do. Check your members that weigh in on the issues, the voice is heard. From a personal standpoint, newspaper and government websites for greater chance we have to influence the each member of our association needs to local committee or town hall meetings. legislation that affects our industry. Let know who our senators and congressman At the meeting, listen and soak in some your voice be heard— are in Washington and who our state info, or voice your opinion on the issues GET INVOLVED! senators and state representatives are in being discussed.

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12 March/April 2010 (www.hbat.org) Tennessee HomeBuilder Area Presidents 2010 Home Builder's Association of Tennessee Clarksville/Montgomery Co HBA Past Presidents Alan Burkhart...... (931) 801-3310 1960 Carl Grant Memphis Cumberland County HBA 1961 Albert Morris (Deceased) Nashville Tracey Melton...... (931) 456-0440 1962 Bill Close (Deceased) Chattanooga 1963 Jack Renshaw (Deceased) Memphis HBA of Dyer County 1964 Howard Cockrum (Deceased) Knoxville Kirby Ogden...... (731) 285-1161 1965 A.H. Johnson, Sr. (Deceased) Nashville 1966 Morris Mills Memphis HBA of Greater Kingsport 1967 Jerry Wood (Deceased) Knoxville Phil Rickman...... (423) 239-7233 1968 Louis Close Chattanooga 1969 Frank Stratton Nashville HBA of Greater Knoxville 1970 Snowden Boyle, Jr. Memphis Tim Neal...... (865) 579-4666 1971 Rufus Smith, Jr. Knoxville 1972 Calvin Payne (Deceased) Chattanooga HBA of Middle TN 1973 A.B. Ivey Nashville David Crane...... (615) 383-0300 1974 Richard Bauman Memphis 1975 J.R. Keys (Deceased) Knoxville HBA of Southern TN 1976 Coolidge Johnson Johnson City Barry Payne...... (423) 508-7867 1977 Jack Ralston Chattanooga 1978 Jim Fischer Nashville HBA of Upper Cumberland 1979 H.B. McAdams (Deceased) Memphis Mike Phipps...... (931) 261-2324 1980 Fred Osborne (Deceased) Chattanooga 1981 David Burleson Knoxville Greene County Chapter of NAHB 1982 Auston Stevison Cleveland Ralph Dingus...... (423) 639-5429 1983 Gary Skidmore Johnson City 1984 Jim Ford Nashville Jackson Area HBA 1985 Curtis Pinegar Chattanooga Tommy Davis...... (901) 855-3558 1986 Earl Sharp Knoxville 1987 Jim Eldredge Cleveland Johnson City Area HBA 1988 McNeill Ayres (Deceased) Memphis Gerald Thomas...... (423) 477-2114 1989 Jackson Downey Nashville 1990 Bobby Hicks (Deceased) Johnson City Maryville/Alcoa HBA 1991 Gary Cobble Knoxville Brad McDougall...... (423) 448-1616 1992 Gary Taylor Jackson 1993 Freddie Snell Murfreesboro Memphis Area HBA 1994 Richard Graf Knoxville Tommy Byrnes...... (901) 681-0499 1995 Brad Rainey Memphis 1996 Jim Fischer Nashville Ocoee Region HBA 1997 Bill Monaghan Cleveland Charlotte Jones...... (423) 728-3134 1998 Ricky Williams Humboldt 1999 Michael Apple Nashville Rutherford Co HBA 2000 Mike Carlton Knoxville Steve Arnold...... (615) 904-8842 2001 Ronnie Tickle Memphis 2002 Dino Roberts Nashville Sevier Co HBA 2003 Keith Whittington Johnson City Neal Smith...... (865) 429-5822 2004 Charles Morgan Memphis 2005 James Carbine Nashville South Central HBA 2006 Tim Neal Knoxville Steve Woodard...... (931) 393-3868 2007 David Parsons Memphis 2008 Denzel Carbine (Deceased) Nashville Warren Co HBA 2009 Edward Zarb Knoxville Keith Bouldin...... (931) 473-8718 Tennessee HomeBuilder (www.hbat.org) March/April 2010 13 Introducing Dr. Phil Roe Congressman — ongressman Phil Roe represents the First Congres- First Congressional District sional District of Tennessee, which includes Carter, CCocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, of Tennessee Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, Washington, Jefferson and Sevier of Tennessee Counties. A resident of Johnson City serving his first term in Congress, Phil has a strong work ethic and is committed to working on behalf of the First District, Tennessee and our nation. A native of Tennessee, Phil was born on July 21, 1945, in Clarksville. He earned a degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Austin Peay State University in 1967 and went on to earn his Medical Degree from the University of Tennessee in 1970. Upon graduation, he served two years in the United States Army Medical Corps. Congressman Roe serves on three Committees that allow him to address and influence the many issues that are important to the First District farmers, students, teachers, veterans and workers: Agriculture (serving on the Livestock and Horticulture Subcommittee; and the Rural Development, Biotechnology, Specialty Crops and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee), Veteran Affairs (serving as the Ranking Member on the Oversight and Investigation Subcommittee) and Education and Labor (serving on Higher Education, Life Long Learning and Competitiveness Subcommittee, Health Employment, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee and serving on Healthy Families and Communities Subcommit- tee; and the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions subcommittee; and the Higher Education, Lifelong Learning and Competitiveness Subcommittee). While these committees put the First Con- gressional District in a position to be at the forefront of many debates, Congressman Roe has been an active voice on taxes, government spending, energy, transporta- tion and protecting our values. As a physician, Congressman Roe has become an active player in the effort to reform our nation’s health care system. He is a member of the Physicians’ Caucus and the Health Caucus. Prior to serving in Congress, Phil served as the Mayor of Johnson City from 2007 to 2009 and Vice Mayor from 2003 to 2007. As a physician, Phil ran a successful medical practice in Johnson City for 31 years, deliver- ing close to 5,000 babies. Phil and his wife Pam have three children: David C. Roe 36, John Roe 32, and Whitney Larkin 24. They are proud to have two grandchil- dren. Phil and Pam are members of Munsey United Methodist Church.

14 March/April 2010 (www.hbat.org) Tennessee HomeBuilder Congressman Roe On The Issues —

Energy National Debt Our nation needs a common-sense, comprehensive energy Our national debt is spiraling out plan that moves us to sustained energy independence. In the of control, and that’s why I cosponsored legislation to create a short-term, we need to look for new sources of oil in Alaska, Balanced Budget Amendment, which basically says our govern- on the Outer Continental Shelf and from shale in the west; ac- ment can’t spend more than it takes in unless Congress votes to celerate technology that burns coal more cleanly; and build new allow it with a three-fifths roll call vote of both the House and liquefied natural gas facilities, which will increase our natural the Senate. gas supply. This budget is especially troubling because it is coupled with Over the long run, we need to develop and implement new tax increases on our job creators to pay for it. The bottom line alternative energy sources and innovative technologies; incen- is this budget spends too much, taxes too much and borrows tivize the development of wind, solar, geothermal and biomass too much. energy; use agricultural products and hydro technologies to turn our natural resources into energy producers; and increase the Veterans amount of nuclear power because it is reliable and emission-free As a veteran myself, I know there is no higher commitment and work to dispose of spent fuel rods either through a central we can make than the solemn vow we have made to the men and disposal site or by reprocessing. women in our Armed Forces. They deserve our utmost respect and appreciation for the sacrifice they have made. Taxes As a member of the House of Veterans Affairs Committee, you We need to lower taxes for people at all levels of income, from have my word that we will never allow our soldiers to return our job creators to our friends and neighbors who have fallen on home to anything less than a heroes’ welcome. hard times. Excessive regulation and taxes are a deterrent to business expansion and income. While balancing the federal budget Immigration with reduced spending, we must lower corporate and individual Illegal immigration is a big problem for taxpayers and our na- tax rates to promote greater savings and investment. Both the tional security. We need a comprehensive solution to the problem 2001 and 2003 tax cuts need to be extended permanently. of illegal immigration that starts with securing our borders. We have to give our border patrol agents the tools and infrastructure Healthcare necessary to protect our country. I support a border fence and There are things this Congress could do quickly and easily more INS agents to secure our nation. to cover millions of Americans with health insurance without a risky overhaul of the entire system – allow parents to keep Questions and Answers from Congressman Roe: children on their plan until they are age 26, and sign folks up who are already eligible for programs such as SCHIP, Medicaid As the newest member of the Tennessee Congressional and Medicare. These two actions alone would have the effect 1 Delegation, you bring somewhat of a different perspec- of covering millions of people – with no dramatic expansion of tive to the office with your medical background. With government and no new taxes. most homebuilders having to provide their own health To lower costs in the health care system, we need to enact insurance, what are your thoughts on the healthcare is- meaningful tort reform. In order to eliminate the issue of pre- sue for small businesses, and what impact do you think a existing conditions, I would expand and fund high-risk pools and national healthcare system will have on the economy? allow folks to purchase their insurance across state lines. This will create market competition, lower the cost of health care for Health care reform is at the forefront of my mind and I am individuals and businesses, and ensure coverage for individuals committed to helping this Congress implement true health with a pre-existing condition. care reform. At a time of record unemployment and mount- ing debts and deficits, I do not believe the small businesses Education and entrepreneurs should be forced to pay higher taxes to A high-quality education is critical for our children’s future, essentially foot the bill for health care expansion. I believe and is key to America succeeding in the global market. As a there is a better way to enact health care reform without Member of the Education and Labor Committee, I will address punishing our small businesses. the important issues like early learning and the rising cost of college. America also needs to provide more incentives to attract My own view is that we should create incentives for small students into science and technology. businesses to pool their resources and achieve economies of scale and allow them to purchase insurance across state lines. —Continued on page 24

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Tennessee HomeBuilder (www.hbat.org) March/April 2010 17 Success On EveryThe 2010 Leg islatiLevelve Conference his year’s Legislative Conference was an amazing success! Members held in-depth discussions in their committees Tand the meeting proved to be a great time to interact with legislators. There were several informative programs during this year’s meeting. Monday’s Education Session was held on the marketing potential of “Social Networking” with Megan Lukens of MMA Creative in Nashville. During lunch, members received an enlightening presentation by keynote speaker, Lorrie Shearon, Chief Strategy Officer of the Tennessee Housing Development Greater Kingsport Association with Sen. Mike Faulk Agency (THDA). This presentation covered the stimulus and recovery funding THDA administers and how builders can benefit from these programs. In the afternoon, Keith Grant, Chair of our Government Affairs Committee, led a review of the current workers’ compensation issue and reviewed all of the important bills the HBAT Staff is following during this session of the 106th General Assembly. Members of the Senate gathered early at the Legislative Recep- tion held at the HBAT offices on Monday night; and even though the House ran late, we had a great turnout of House Members for the event. It was an important opportunity for legislators to visit with their constituents in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. On Tuesday, the Spring Board of Directors meeting was held Maryville Alcoa Association with Rep. Joe McCord with committee reports and important discussions about strategies and goals for 2010. Three drawings were held by HBAT Sponsors which included, Verizon Wireless, THDA and NationLink Wire- less. After the Board Meeting, members were off to accomplish their Hill Visits and share our legislative agenda, concerns and ideas with decision makers on “The Hill.” Our three top issues of discussion were the Workers’ Compensation bill—we are working to provide for sole proprietors, partners and LLC’s with the legal ability to exempt out of the WC requirements on themselves; the Grant Program, which would allocate $10 million to create a $6,000 grant for individuals with an income of less than $75,000 or a couple making $150,000—for new construction or a home never lived in—a True Tennessee Job Stimulus program; Maryville Alcoa Association with Rep. Bob Ramsey and the Deficiency Legislation, which would amend legislation introduced in 2009 to create a fair market value requirement, including collateral first requirements. Reports from the Hill Visits have been very positive. However, it should be noted that there is still much to be done as we go through the rest March and April and the pace picks up in the committee process. Members still need to be available to assist the HBAT staff in making calls to specific legislators as the need arises. Thanks to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage for sponsoring the name badges for the Spring Meeting and to First Mutual Insurance Group (FMIG) for their sponsorship of the notebooks for this meeting. Southern Tennessee Association with Rep. Jim Cobb 18 March/April 2010 (www.hbat.org) Tennessee HomeBuilder Tennessee HomeBuilder (www.hbat.org) March/April 2010 19 Past President

What was your favoriteTribu During your year as Whatt is your ebest thing about being President, what was the memory about your President? association’s greatest Presidency? challenge?

1966 • Memphis Fellowship with the Home Trying to get our local, Getting to know leaders Morris Mills Builder leaders in the state. state and national from every part of the state. politicians to realize the homebuilding industry’s affect on the local and national economies.

1966 Headline: In 1966 the Miranda case that went to the Supreme Court and it lead to the “Miranda Rights” now used throughout the U.S. today.

1989 • Nashville The opportunity to influence Affordable Health Insurance Traveling the State to bring Jackson Downey Legislation for Housing. and Lien Laws. the members together for a common Legislative cause.

1989 Headline: The Berlin Wall comes down after 27 years of separating the city.

2003 • Johnson City I really enjoyed getting The contractors licensing Traveling to meet the Keith Whittington to see all the friends I had bill. members all across the made and how we worked state and the friendships together to make the that I will cherish forever. association better. Oh and having one of the greatest evenings of my life filming our Gilligan’s 2003 Island membership video Headline: and the cruise provided by Phil Chamberlain Cruise The U.S. Invades Iraq, and the regime of Saddam Hussein Lines! came to an effective end.

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During your year as What is the biggestTribu What is your hope for the What advicet woulde you President, what was the change you’ve noticed future of the Association give to today’s association’s greatest about the housing indus- and the housing President’s? accomplishment? try since being President? federation?

I was able to assist with the I think it has lost a lot That the association Try to get more of the old early years of developing of personal involvement would be able to get our time and current leaders to the state Home Builders and its recognition in the government leaders to help solve problems and Association. communities. help the industry and solve to get consumers to accept problems together. smaller, energy efficient homes.

The Home Building industry was a large part of my life. My wife, Mary, actually helped to start the Local Lady’s Auxiliary with Carl Grant’s wife.

A fair Lien Law to protect the The impact of the large To take a business approach To properly communicate builder property owner. national tract builder. to operation of the Asso- the Legislative mission of ciation for the benefit of the the State Association for the small builder and property benefit of the builder. owner.

Having our contractor’s The changing market That our association Do not forget that you were licensing bill passed financing conditions and continues to grow not only elected to your position unanimously by both the the increasing interest in in membership but also in and you serve at the will state house and senate green building methods. it’s influence of legislation of those who elected you when we had been told that that monitors and regulates and those members they it would never pass. home building so that represent. Also remember our industry will remain that the year goes by a strong influence on the quickly so have fun doing American economy. what you do!

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What was your favoriteTribu During your year as Whatt is your ebest thing about being President, what was the memory about your President? association’s greatest Presidency? challenge?

2004 • Memphis Having the privilege of There were many, but the Meeting President George Charles Morgan getting to know and work one that stands out was the W. Bush II, while he was in with so many wonderful subcontractor completed office. and smart people in operations coverage being Tennessee and around the excluded from builder’s country. general liability policies.

2004 Headline: The election of 2004 ended in a victory for President George W. Bush.

2005 • Nashville My favorite part about being Being unified and speaking Having “You are the wind James Carbine President was the privilege with one voice. beneath my wings” sung to of representing my fellow me by some guy at my instal- members in whatever capaci- lation banquet. ty was called for. It was a true honor to serve and one that I Actually, it was having my feel very blessed to have had mom administer the oath of 2005 the opportunity to do. office and having my family Headline: in attendance. In 2005 hurricane Katrina, a strong category four storm, struck the Gulf Coast.

2006 • Knoxville Working the members The battle over Adequate No one thing stands out Tim Neal from across the state to Facilities Taxes (AFT). particularly, but testifying solve problems and address at legislative committees builder issues. and fighting the Adequate Facilities Taxes would be high on the list.

2006 Headline: Steve Irwin (The Crocodile Hunter) dies after being fatally pierced in the chest by a stingray barb while filming in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

22 March/April 2010 (www.hbat.org) Tennessee HomeBuilder Past President

Selecting Reese Smith Much tougher to sell and Use our combined strength Stay in touch with our 18 as a Tennessee Building finance new home construc- to make financing a new state chapters and their Industry Hall of Fame tion and mortgages. It has home easier and more local membership. recipient. Appointing Steve been tough to watch Wash- affordable. Cates as a National Build ington do so little to help citi- Pac Trustee has been a zens become homeowners. great investment for all of us, but the greatest one was finding a way to restore our relationship with the Home Builders Association of Tennessee Self-Insured Trust.

I think our professional The typical rules and busi- I guess my greatest hope is The office of President of growth as an Association ness model by which many that some day and in some HBAT is a privilege and an and voice of our industry was of us have operated by have way people who derive their honor not a job. Enjoy it! our biggest accomplishment. all changed. The disturb- living from this industry will We did great on increasing ing part is we don’t know recognize the value of being membership and finances, what the new rules are. The a member of the HBA, lo- but our recognition by others industry is as fluid as I have cal, state and national. The as the voice of our industry ever seen it. The advocacy difference that each one of was a great accomplishment. role of the home builders these associations make in That accomplishment re- association is more critical helping keep this industry sulted from the hard work of now than ever before. viable is essential. the members and the HBAT staff, which is the best in the industry.

We truly established our We have proven ourselves We will play a critical role in It is more important than association as a power to to be a more professional the recovery of the housing ever to stay in touch with be dealt with on legislative group by adding education industry. We must hold firm our members. We need issues. I don’t take credit for and designations to our to our belief that as goes to be a constant flow of it, but I was proud to be a part industry. housing so goes the econ- information. It is hard to of obtaining a building for omy. We are the grassroots appreciate something that our state association. industry that will create the you cannot see, feel or jobs that will make a differ- touch on a regular basis. ence. Home ownership will The state association is not still be the goal and mark of something that they can see success in America. every day. So my advice is to find more ways to touch the members.

Tennessee HomeBuilder (www.hbat.org) March/April 2010 23 Questions and Answers from Congressman Roe: —Continued from page 15

I believe the health care system that training programs in order to reduce How important do you see the has been enacted will result in higher the amount of homelessness and 4 home building industry to our state costs for small businesses, which will make sure they are receiving the care and federal economy? delay economic recovery and job they need and deserve. creation. While more Americans will Our recent economic downturn be covered, Americans who already Being a physician has also allowed underscored the importance of the had insurance will be paying more, me to offer first hand solutions about housing industry to our state and which will reduce their ability to go how to reform the health care indus- federal economy. I have talked to out and purchase, for example, a try – while offering lower costs and many individuals who believe we new home. high quality of care. will not get our economy moving again until we restore stability to the What do you consider your most From your position on the House housing market, so clearly this must 2 important contribution in Con- 3 Education and Labor Committee, be a top priority for me in Congress gress during your first term? what action can the federal govern- and for our state legislators. The ment take that will help reinvigo- first-time homebuyers tax credit As a veteran, a member of the Vet- rate the housing industry? was helpful in stabilizing the situ- erans’ Affairs Committee and the ation on the ground, and now it’s a top Republican on the Oversight and I believe the government needs to get matter of preventing unnecessarily Investigation Committee, I have been out of the way of small businesses burdensome regulations from going able to work in a bipartisan manner who will help lead our economy back. into effect. to help our veterans obtain grants for People in the housing industry are concerned that the House majority Do you have any other thoughts or ph 501.251.5828 [email protected] passed a so-called “cap-and-tax” bill comments for the members of our fx 501.627.0655 www.bcbblanks.com 5 that would for the first time put nation- association? Without BCB al building codes into place. While this is not the law of the land, builders Yes. I sincerely appreciate the mem- are understandably concerned that the bers of the Home Builders Associa- rules of the game might change in the tion of Tennessee and understand the middle of their project, and this lack importance of a healthy business of confidence is holding many back environment for the entire building from getting involved in large scale industry. Builders create revenue and projects. What Congress should be jobs, which can only have a positive doing is assuring small businesses that effect on our economy at every level. these changes will not be occurring to I believe we need to be doing every- alleviate one source of instability. thing possible to encourage and help builders and homeowners to get back With BCB On the Committee specifically, on track. The building industry will which has jurisdiction over federal be a major player when it comes to labor laws, I think it’s imperative leading our state and our nation out we reverse a trend in Congress of of this recession. creating rules in favor of unions and create more of an equal playing field The Home for all employees. The fact is new Builders Asso- rules are hurting small businesses in ciation of Ten- certain industries, and I’m concerned nessee thanks that the so-called “Card Check” law Congressman A must for commercial and residential construction. could have major ramifications for Roe and his staff www.bcbblanks.com employers. Congressman Roe with for their assis- Colby Parlapiano tance in creating BCB Blanks One plate does it all this article.

24 March/April 2010 (www.hbat.org) Tennessee HomeBuilder Tennessee HomeBuilder (www.hbat.org) March/April 2010 25 March/April 2010 New Product Review Better Technologies for 2010

Many of our builder members are able in aluminum, stainless steel, copper, (LEDs). For you, incandescent is the one finding new ways to create profits in this or zinc, metal is a durable, lightweight true light. Fair enough, but at least install changing economy; retrofits and remodel- material that’s extremely fire-resistant. No a few dimmers so your buyers can save ing seem to be some of the best routes to wonder it’s the material of choice for so some bucks by lowering the intensity of survival as business and government try many agriculture buildings. Considered the light output as needed. Dimmers allow to create a model for recovery. Below are a “cool” roof, a metal roof reflects heat, homeowners to save energy, extend the some items that can help with efficiency lowers energy use, and helps reduce the life of light bulbs, and gain more light- when it comes to new construction or heat island effect. The product is pricey— ing flexibility in their home. Again, think remodeling for your clients: especially copper, zinc, and stainless strategically and install dimmers just in steel—but it has a low lifecycle cost, and the kitchen, living room, and maybe the Better Windows, Better Placement some states offer lower home insurance dining room if margins are tight. Energy Star- premiums for homes with metal roofs. qualified windows EPA-Certified Wood Stove were more than Cellular PVC Trim adequate a short Wood, the old standby, is a good choice time ago, but with for exterior trim. But unless you’re using the development durable species such as mahogany, teak, of better glazing or cedar, millwork will eventually suc- technology, they cumb to Mother Nature. Available as trim, are no longer good sheets, and corner boards, cellular PVC enough. If the budget permits, get the lumber can be cut and nailed like wood, best climate-specific window you can. Strictly speaking, a freestanding wood- The American Recovery and Reinvest- burning stove will not improve your ment Act of 2009 offers homeowners a house--although if you select one of those tax credit for using replacement windows really handsome European numbers, it with a 0.30 U-factor and a 0.30 solar heat will certainly add to your home’s aes- gain coefficient. And remember, where thetics. But the beauty of a wood stove you put the windows (and their shad- goes deeper than the unit’s cast iron or ing) is just as important as the products but it’s resistant to moisture and insects, soapstone skin. Unlike a fireplace, a wood themselves. which means a homeowner will not have stove performs a slow controlled burn to replace it—at least not anytime soon. that produces substantially less smoke. Metal Roof It can be painted, but manufacturers say The product also is an excellent source of there’s no need. supplemental heat, which is radiated to a house long after the fire dies away. Con- Dimmers sequently, a properly sized wood stove Say you haven’t can heat up to 4,000 square feet. bought into the energy efficiency hype From the article “10 Things You Should of compact fluorescent Put in Your House in 2010” by Nigel F. Asphalt dominates the residential roof- light (CFL) bulbs, and Maynard at www.builderonline.com. ing category, but more green building ad- your pockets aren’t vocates are recommending metal roofs as deep enough for an energy-efficient improvement. Avail- light-emitting diodes

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Tennessee HomeBuilder (www.hbat.org) March/April 2010 27 Local, State, and National Happenings large banquet and meeting facilities that accomplished over a few days time at the worked well for the association then, but end of March, with minimal disruption over the years had become impractical of services to members. The new facility includes private office space for all staff members, a small conference room and larger board room, two storage rooms, a kitchen and a large reception area. MEMPHIS AREA HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION STAFF RELOCATE Upper Cumberland Home & TO NEW OFFICE SPACE Garden Show to maintain," MAHBA Executive Direc- tor Don Glays explained. "The MAHBA Board reached the decision to sell the facility, and take some time to plan for a new location and facility that will suit the needs of the association not only in 2010, but for years to come," he added.

The above is from the Upper Cumber- land Home and Garden Show. The association borrowed some old exhibits from NAHB and also shared information about the HBAT. It was a very successful event according to Melanie Chadwell, Executive Officer of the Home Builders Association To celebrate its years at the 776 N. of the Upper Cumberland. Germantown Parkway location, a special MAHBA committee planned a “Farewell If you have local happenings you'd Party” on March 25, with almost 200 like to see in the Tennessee HomeBuilder After almost 26 years of being head- members gathering to reminisce about the magazine, send text and photos to bcart- quartered at 776 N. Germantown Parkway wonderful events held in the building over [email protected]. in Cordova, the staff of the Memphis the years. A special video program was Area Home Builders Association packed presented, with several Past Presidents up their belongings recently to relocate sharing many memories. A highlight of to new office space in Trinity Place at the evening was the unveiling of a com- Make Your Voice Heard 7990 Trinity Road, Suite 110, also in missioned oil painting of the 776 N. Ger- Cordova. mantown Parkway building, which joins Join Today! The Board of Directors of MAHBA a painting of MAHBA’s first location in made the decision last year to sell the Memphis in a place of honor in the new previous building, with plans towards office space, and which will be proudly buying land and constructing a new displayed in MAHBA’s future location. facility in the not-too-distant future. Working for a Home Builders Associa- "When the Germantown Parkway building tion should make the MAHBA staff pretty was constructed in the 1980’s, it included adept at moving, and the relocation was

28 March/April 2010 (www.hbat.org) Tennessee HomeBuilder Tennessee Building Industry Hall of Fame Recipients Building 1994...... David T. Burleson...... Knoxville Permits 1994...... James M. Fischer...... Nashville Below are the current, total building permits, as reported by Market Graphics. 1994...... Carl J. Grant...... Memphis 1994...... Calvin M. Payne...... Chattanooga Greater Nashville (through February) 1994...... Morris H. Mills...... Memphis The Greater Nashville Eleven County 1995...... William McNeill Ayres...... Memphis Building Permit Summary includes the counties of Davidson, Sumner, Wil- 1995...... Martin L. Bartling, Jr...... Knoxville liamson, Wilson, Rutherford, Cheatham, 1995...... William B. Close...... Chattanooga Robertson, Dickson, Maury, Marshall 1995...... Jack Renshaw...... Memphis and Bedford. Year-to-date permits for these counties total 681. 1996...... John B. Downey...... Nashville 1996...... Lloyd B Lovitt, Jr...... Memphis The Memphis Metro Area (through 1996...... Henry B McAdams...... Memphis February) 1996...... Curtis L. Pinegar...... Chattanooga The Memphis Metro Area includes 1996...... Rufus H. Smith...... Knoxville Crittenden, DeSoto, Fayette, Shelby and Tipton counties. Year-to-date permits for 1997...... W. Ralph Chumley...... Chattanooga these counties total 215. 1997...... Jack Ralston...... Chattanooga 1997...... Kemmons Wilson...... Memphis Knoxville Area (through February) 1999...... Bob Gillespie...... Sevierville The Knoxville Area Building Permit Summary includes the counties of Lou- 1999...... Jerry Strebel...... Nashville don, Roane, Anderson, Knox, Sevier and 2000...... James Ford, Sr...... Nashville Blount. Year-to-date permits for these 2000...... Jerry Wood...... Knoxville counties total 243. 2001...... Don Moon...... Chattanooga Montgomery County/Clarksville 2001...... Earl Sharp...... Knoxville (through January) 2002...... R.W. “Dick” Graf...... Knoxville The Montgomery County Permit Sum- 2002...... Bobby Hicks...... Johnson City mary is listed separately. Year-to- date 2003...... Jerry Gillis...... Memphis permits total 107. 2003...... Brad Rainey...... Memphis Metro Chattanooga (through February) 2004...... Terrence L. Cobb...... Nashville The Metro Chattanooga Area Building 2005...... Ronnie Tickle...... Memphis Permit Summary includes the counties 2005...... Congressman Jimmy Duncan...... Knoxville of Bledsoe, Bradley, Catoosa, Hamilton, Marion, Murray, Sequatchie, Walker and 2006...... Reese Smith, III...... Nashville Whitfield. Year-to-date permits for these 2007...... Congressman Lincoln Davis...... Pall Mall counties total 226. 2007...... Tonya Jones...... Nashville 2008...... David Stauffer...... Kingsport The overall building permits reported so far in 2010 for these regions total 2009...... Monroe Pointer...... Memphis 1,472. All areas are reporting increases 2009...... Gary Taylor...... Jackson over 2009.

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