THE VOLUME LXIV No. 8 August 2017 Dallas BA’s Industry Investors for 2017 Emerald City Band featured at Sept. 29 Leadership Installation The Association’s senior officers, the past with the hits of today. board of directors and the division and The evening will also feature pre- council leadership teams will all be in- sentation of some of the Dallas BA’s stalled Sept. 29 during ceremonies held most prestigious awards. The Hugh at The Empire Room in downtown Dal- Prather Trophy is given annually to las. The Installation will be presented the builder, remodeler or developer in partnership with StrucSure Home member who has done the most for Warranty. the betterment of the community and Officers and directors for 2017- the industry. The Associate of the Year Operation FINALLY HOME Donation Dallas BA President Michael Turner and Executive Officer Phil Crone pres- 2018 will be announced following the recognizes an associate member’s con- ent Ronnie Lyles of Operation FINALLY HOME with a check for $56,000, official election and organizational tributions to and support of the Dallas the result of the accumulated generosity of Association members. Opera- meeting this month. Theme of this Builders Association. The AP Roffino BRIEFLY tion FINALLY HOME, an organization that provides mortgage-free custom year’s Installation and for the year ahead Award will be presented to an outstand- homes to wounded combat veterans and their families, is the preferred The Dallas BA is in the process is “Celebrating Our Past, Building Our ing division or council. The Shorty charity of the Dallas BA. The presentation was made July 26 at the Big of building a consumer web- Future.” Howard Trophy goes to the year’s top Shot Shootout, a fundraiser held at the Frisco Gun Club. See details ion site. The centerpiece of this The event will kick off with a cock- membership recruiter. The APEX Award page 6. new member benefit will be tail reception at 6 p.m. and concludes recognizes a builder’s professionalism an interactive builder search with a performance by Emerald City with associates. tool that will allow consumers Band, renowned as one of the best party Partnership opportunities are avail- to find Dallas BA members in dance bands in the nation. This 12-piece, able for this event. Contact Director of the area, price point and style 3-horn section band performs a combi- Member Services Misty Varsalone at they are looking for. Builder and nation of high energy dance songs from 214-615-5012 for details. remodeler members are en- couraged to update their profile in advance of the site’s launch. Doing so will enable you to take maximum advantage of the marketing campaign that will be associated with its introduction. Look for details on page 8 of this issue. n n n Emerald City Band will perform at the Dallas BA’s Players of all levels are welcome Installation of Leadership Sept. 29. at the Remodelers Council Texas Hold ‘em Tournament on Sept. 21 at the Dallas BA. Proceeds will benefit the Council’s Pa- Three exciting classes triot PAWS project, to remodel Congratulations to a home that will be used to help coming soon to Dallas BA acclimate veterans with their service dogs. Headquartered in Presented by StrucSure Home Warranty ARC Awards finalists Rockwall, the mission of Patriot Business Accounting and Job Designation courses are made Congratulations to the finalists in the 2017 ARC Awards, which PAWS is to train and provide ser- Costing: A Road Map to Probability possible by the partnerships of Struc- recognizes excellence for associates, remodelers and custom builders. vice dogs of the highest quality – Aug. 24 Sure Home Warranty, DuPont/Tyvek (See list on page 2.) at no cost to disabled American A brand new class developed Weatherization Partners, and APA the veterans. A total of 203 dogs by the National Association of Home Engineered Wood Association. This year’s ARC Awards gala is being presented in partnership with have entered the program since Builders, “Business Accounting and Job Centricity on Saturday, Aug. 19, at The Westin Galleria. The evening its inception in 2006, and there Costing: A Road Map to Probability” Building a Better Home Series: begins at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception hosted by KJ Custom Screens are now 49 dogs in the program. will provide you and your team insight Strength, Durability, Sustainability & Designs. Tickets are $95. Tables of 10 are available for $950. Visit the calendar at DallasBuild- into financial planning, budgeting, – Sept. 13 The ARC Awards would not be possible without the support of part- ers.com for information. construction business accounting, and During this class we will explore ners. With six levels of partnerships, there is one that fits every company and individual. Get details at ARCAwardsEntries.com. Periodicals Postage Paid at Plano, TX, and Additional Offices TX, and Periodicals Postage Paid at Plano, job cost systems and financials options several factors that contribute to a high currently available. performance homes and the issues that Partners to date include Centricity, Assured Partners of Texas, Leaving this class, you will be builders face when constructing perfor- KJ Custom Screens & Designs, Stellar Home Theater & Beyond, The able to effectively track and analyze mance home. Thompson Group at Classic Chevrolet, Arizona Tile, The Bath & Kitchen cost of goods, overhead and individual We’ll address best practices with Showplace/Moore Supply, Capital Distributing, CBUSA, Chase Bank, job costs. Whether you’re a seasoned regard to the building envelop, includ- Douglas Custom Cabinets, DuPont Tyvek-Weatherization Partners, Ex- professional looking for a refresher or ing the control of water, temperature, pressions Home Gallery, a MORSCO Company, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen you have an employee who would like and airflow. Specific attention will & Lighting Gallery, Kelly-Moore Paint Co., Lights Fantastic Pro, Milgard to expand their knowledge, this course be given to how sustainability affects Windows & Doors, MLAW Consultants & Engineers, Pella Windows and will provide an individual learning homeownership. Doors, ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings, RC3D Visualization Design, atmosphere. Specific topics included in Participants will learn the most Riddell Plumbing, Samsung Appliance - Builder Channel, TexEnergy the curriculum are accounting terminol- common mistakes that builders make Solutions/Tempo Mechanical, Texas Counter Fitters, PrimeLending, A ogy, a chart of accounts, and types of when constructing such a home so that Plains Capital Company, and Exclusive Media Partner D Home magazine. records and reports to be maintained, you can avoid them before you even For information contact Misty Varsalone at 214-615-5012. and loan products that can provide begin. Members can register in advance financial alternatives. for an additional savings at DallasBuild- Builders and remodelers need to ers.com Advanced registration is $35, Saturday, August 19 t Westin Galleria Dallas understand accounting principles and which includes lunch. Class times are 6 p.m. Cocktails t 7:30 p.m. Dinner t 8 p.m. Awards job cost procedures and functions in from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Secure your t order to properly manage their business. seat today! Tickets: $95 Attire: Black Tie This course will provide the terminol- This series is made possible by the Tickets must be purchased by Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. ogy and method all in one day for the partnerships of StrucSure Home War- price of $210 for members and $310 for ranty, Dow Building Solutions, Paragon Visit DallasBuilders.com non-members. continued on page 5 Page Two THE HOME BUILDER August 2017 ARC AWARDS FINALISTS AquaTerra Outdoors As Usual, Midway Through the Year, It’s A Arizona Tile David Lehde The Bath & Kitchen Showplace Mixed Bag of Regulation Director of Government Bauhaus Custom Homes While some regulatory relief has had a severe negative impact for urban Affairs Caprock Custom Construction been signaled and offered in the first half areas depending on redevelopment. Christian Custom Homes of 2017, there is still work to be done at Of course, there is much work to multiple levels of government. be done in Washington. Housing finance dential construction, it is also holding Classic Urban Homes While Washington has faced the reform, reauthorization of the National discussions on housing affordability Daylight Rangers typical gridlock on big items that usu- Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and matters. Dallas is currently consider- DeVance AV Design ally ensnare Congress during the first needed changes to health care laws and ing the offer of voluntary inclusionary Elite Remodeling few months of changes in Presidential mandates still stand on the horizon. zoning as a tool to gain more afford- direction, there has been some work on At the local government level, the able residential units. While some of Garvey Homes issues important to home builders. regulatory battle continues as well. In the concepts can be seen as incentives, Greico Modern Homes Through executive orders and Dallas, the city continues the process which is the appropriate direction to Hatfield Builders & Remodelers direction, President Trump has begun of amending its already costly tree and take, any conversation regarding resi- Hoffmann Homes to ease some of the over-regulation is- landscaping ordinance. Dallas BA is dential affordability should include the sued during previous years. In March, concerned that mitigation costs could in- reality that development regulations that Jerry Carter Homes the President acted on a campaign crease if needed exceptions and credits increase cost have a negative impact. JLD Custom Homes promise he made to home builders when are not included. While there is talk of Dallas is not alone, as Denton, Kasper Custom Remodeling he signed an executive order directing provisions that could offer some relief, Fate, McKinney and others are consid- Key Residential the Environmental Protection Agency the discussion also includes tree mitiga- ering, amending or implementing tree (EPA) and the U.S.