North Carolina Builder Magazine March/April 2010

Vol. 40, No. 2, March/april 2010

The official magazine of the North Carolina Home Builders Association

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NCHBA Hosts Regional Meetings 9Ten regional meetings were held across the state Feb. 1-8 to discuss local issues and educate members about the services provided by their state association.

Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Scholarships 14Support the North Carolina Home Builders Educational & Charitable Foundation by playing in the Builders Classic Golf Tournament April 9 in Whispering Pines.

Lexington Builder Participates in Extreme Makeover 15Jason Hedrick, owner of Hedrick Creative Building in Lexington, was chosen as the lead builder in an edition of the hit ABC show.

IBS Wrap-up from North Carolina 17The International Builders Show was an exciting event for several members from North Carolina.

Contents4. President’s Message4. NC BUILD-PAC Contributors6. Knowledge Builder

8. Code Corner16. Capitol Insider18. In the Spotlight: Brian Robinett

On the cover: Davidson HBA member Jason Hedrick and his team put the finishing touches on a home for an episode of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Photo courtesy of Spencer Reudelhuber, www.zenfolio.com/spencerphotography.

The official magazine of theNorth Carolina Home Builders Association 2005 Communicator Award Winner

Dedicated to the advancement of the home building industry, North Carolina Builder (ISSN 1552-8685) is published monthly for the members of the North Carolina Home Builders Association, P.O. Box 99090, Raleigh, N.C. 27624-9090. (800) 662-7129 • http://www.nchba.com

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Lisa MartinDirector of Government Affairs [email protected]

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Kathryn AtkinsonDirector of Membership Services [email protected]

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APRiL 9 NCHBECF, Inc. “Builder Classic” Scholarship Golf TournamentWhispering Pines, NC

APRiL 15North Carolina Skills USA Competition Greensboro, NC

APRiL 17 – 24 NAHB Spring Board/Legislative Conference Washington, DC

APRiL 21NAHB Legislative DayWashington, DC

MAy 25 NAHB National Membership Day

JuNE 8 – 9 NCHBA Legislative Conference & 2nd Quarter Board Meeting Raleigh, NC

NCHBA Calendar2010 Schedule of Events

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I attended the International Builders Show in Las Vegas this January, where we had two days of committee meetings, three days of exhibits and seminars, and one day of NAHB Board of Director’s meeting. Of all the things I learned there, the one thing I can pass

on to you is this: If you are a home builder and you don’t drink, now is a good time to start. That sums of the mood of home building professionals in the country.

All joking aside, I know that sometimes when things are going badly, we feel all alone. Never forget that as a member of the home builders association, you are part of a team. You are a part of your local HBA; you are a part of the more than

15,000 members of the state association; and you are a part of the 175,000 members of the National Association of Home Builders. So, you do have a voice.

The definition of a champion is “one who has a goal and the discipline to do what it takes to attain that goal.” You are a champion of our industry. You have a vision and goal for your business and your association, or you wouldn’t be reading this article. I am here today to ask that you help make the North Carolina Home Builders Association a championship team in 2010.

From the great attendance and participation at the regional meetings in February, the NCHBA should have a busy year attacking issues our members are experiencing in their business and in their local associations. The most pervasive issues that were discussed included:

• Restrictivelendingpracticesonthepartofbanksthatnegativelyimpact construction and development loans.

• Membershipgrowthandretentionduringthesechallengingtimes.• Appraisedvaluesofnewhomesbelowsalespricesandinsome

instances below cost.• Howlocalassociationscancreatemorenon-duesrevenue.• City and county staff members continuing to come up with

more restrictive regulations in a stagnant housing market.The good news in this is that more of members than ever before

are willing to come together to fight the issues facing us. Hopefully we will have the largest group of home builders and associates coming to Raleigh for our second quarter meeting and legislative conference June 8 and 9. Mark your calendars now for this important event.

On another positive note, I am looking forward to the Builders Classic Golf Tournament Friday, April 9, at the Country Club of Whispering Pines. It will be Captain’s Choice format. All proceeds go to the N.C. Home Builders Educational and Charitable Foundation, a program that awards scholarship to college students majoring in a construction-related field at a two-year or four-year college. The event will kick off Thursday evening with a pig picking competition between Robert Privott’s eastern BBQ, Larry Airey’s western BBQ, and Buddy Hughes’ Lexington BBQ. Then we’ll tee off Friday at 8:30 a.m. It will be great fun. Put your team together, or just sign up and we will put you on a team. The tournament promises to be exciting, with players having the opportunity to network with other professionals as they contribute to a worthy cause.

President’s Messageby Lyle Gardner, 2010 NCHBA President

Join together to fight for our issues

President: Lyle Gardner

President-Elect: Bill Daleure

First Vice President: Erik Anderson

Secretary/Treasurer: Barry Tutor

Executive Vice President: Mike Carpenter

immediate Past President & NAHB Executive Committee State Representative: Frank Wiesner

NAHB Executive Committee: Buddy Hughes

Vice President, Region i: Patrick Mann

Vice President, Region ii: Glenn Morrison

Vice President, Region iii: Chad Ray

Vice President, Region iV: Ralph Doggett

Vice President, Region V: Jackie Trinchitella

Vice President, Region Vi: Brian Pace

Vice President, Region Vii: Marty Needham

Vice President, Region Viii: Brian Robinett

Vice President, Region iX: Kevin Annas

Vice President, Region X: Zac Koenig

Presidential Appointee: Bill Boulia

Presidential Appointee: Rick Shields

Presidential Appointee: Mike Gerber

Chair, Associate Members Committee: Barry Tutor

President, EO/ES Council: Caroline Sutton

President, Professional Women in Building: Mary Ann Brafford

2010 NCHBA Leadership

Gardner

2010 NC BUILD-PAC Major Contributors (contributions/pledges received as of Feb. 24)

Danny Adams, Moore Co. HBARex Bost, HBA of Raleigh-Wake Co.Mike Carpenter, NCHBA Ralph Doggett, Alamance-Caswell HBAKarl Haslinger, Charlotte HBA Gary Hill, Greensboro BAJoe iannone Jr., HBA of Raleigh-Wake Co.Lisa Martin, NCHBAFrank McLawhorn, Greenville-Pitt HBATim Minton, HBA of Raleigh-Wake Co.Craig Morrison, HBA of Durham, Orange & Chatham Cos.David Pressly, Iredell Co. HBA Rick Shields, Lake Norman HBALarry Strother, Fayetteville HBA Jim Stuart, HBA of Raleigh-Wake Co.Jackie Trinchitella, Fayetteville HBANatalie Woodbury, Fayetteville HBA

President’s Circle ($1,000/year)

John Crosland Jr., Charlotte HBATom Gipson, HBA of Raleigh-Wake Co.Pauline McLean, Wilkes Co. HBAFrank Wiesner, HBAs of Raleigh-Wake Co. & Durham, Orange & Chatham Cos.

Knights of the Round Table ($4,000/year)

Andy Ammons, HBA of Raleigh-Wake Co.Lyle Gardner, HBA of Raleigh-Wake Co.Warren Smith, HBA of Raleigh-Wake Co.

Capitol Club ($2,500/year)

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Knowledge BuilderTips from your industry experts at Builders Mutual

If someone asks about your safety program, would you answer by paging through a rarely used safety manual that sits on a dusty bottom shelf somewhere? Let’s hope not! Ideally, your safety program lives and breathes with every action you and your

employees take. Documenting your safety program is only part of your larger risk management strategy. Empowering your employees and even subcontractors to own it persists as your chief challenge.

Refuse to fall victim to the saying, you don’t know what you don’t know. Take pride in periodically reviewing your strategy and incorporating new risk management methods.

In that spirit, how familiar do these safety basics sound? Put your safety sense to the test, and see how your memory measures up!

1. PPE designed specifically for hearing protection, such as ear plugs, should be used at or above how many decibels (dB)?

25 dBa) 90 dBb) 360 dBc) 1,500 dBd)

2. Never climb higher than the ___ step from the top on a stepladder or the ___ step from the top on a straight ladder.

2nd, 3rda) 3rd, 3rdb) 3rd, 2nd c) 2nd, 4th d)

3. Unlike General Industry, construction workers and jobsite visitors must be protected from exposure to falls of:

3 feet or morea) 4 feet or moreb) 5 feet or morec) 6 feet or mored)

4. OSHA requires that mid-rails be placed at ___ inches and guardrails at ___ inches.

20, 40a) 21, 42b) 24, 48c) 25, 50d)

5. Stairways and ladders must be used when the elevation break is greater than ___ inches at points of access.

19a) 24b) 27c) 36d)

6. When does cord-connected, electrically operated equipment not need to be grounded?

When the equipment is double insulateda) When the cord is shorter than 10 ftb) When the voltage is less than 110Vc) When the voltage is less than 220Vd)

7. At all times, trench access and egress must be provided no further than ___ feet from workers.

5a) 15b) 25c) 35d)

8. A contractor working in warm weather, whose body completely loses its ability to regulate its core temperate, may be experiencing the condition known as:

Core fatiguea) Heat strokeb) Temperature regulation disorderc) Heat exhaustiond)

9. When working near overhead power lines, a dedicated observer should ensure that the boom operator keeps the boom tip at least ___ feet from the power lines.

2a) 5b) 10c) 15d)

10. Which of the following techniques will help prevent back injuries while lifting heavy objects?

Twisting at your stomacha) Lifting with your backb) Keeping the load as far from your body as possiblec) None of the aboved)

While sometimes in life, ignorance is bliss, when it comes to construction safety and the livelihood of your employees, there’s a lot on the line. So, applaud yourself for your interest in keeping your safety program fresh and comprehensive. If you need to brush up on some tips, download toolbox talks from buildersmutual.com/RM that expand on each of these questions to help you enhance your ever-evolving safety strategy.

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Code Cornerby Robert Privott, Director of Codes and Construction

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The ad-hoc code committees have completed work on the North Carolina amendments to the 2009 International Codes (base code for the 2112 NC Building Codes). The proposed amendments were presented to the Building Code Council’s

Standing Committees for comments and editing prior to submission to the council to begin the approval process.

The timeline for the 2012 NC building code process is as follows:

Petition for Rulemaking March 8, 2010

Public Hearing June 7, 2010

Final Adoption September 2010

Rules Review Commission December 2010

ICC (for printing) January 2011-June 2011

2012 NC Building Code Effective June 1, 2011

The proposed North Carolina amendments for the 2012 codes can be reviewed online at http://www.ncdoi.com/OSFM/Engineering/engineering_home.asp.

On the STATE BUILDING CODES tab, select the BUILDING CODES—2012 EDITION—PROPOSED AMENDMENTS to review the documents.

Residential sprinklers have been proposed for townhouse construction in this North Carolina code cycle. This proposed

amendment and others went to the Building Code Council as a Petition for Rulemaking at the March 8, 2010 meeting [Note: this article was published prior to the March 8 meeting]. NCHBA is adamantly opposed to mandating residential sprinklers in one- and two-family construction. We will need the vocal support of our grass roots members at the Council’s Public Hearing at the June 7, 2010 meeting and will be calling on you to support this effort.

There are also substantial changes proposed for the 2012 North Carolina Energy Code to reflect a 30 percent decrease in energy consumption for all buildings, with plans to gain a 50 percent decrease in energy consumption in the 2015 Energy Code cycle. We will need grass roots support on this proposed change as well.

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by Mike Carpenter, NCHBA Executive Vice President

The North Carolina Home Builders Association held its series of ten regional meetings, from Feb. 1-8, across the state. Good participation was observed with a total of 282 attendees representing 48 of our local

associations. Much information about NCHBA was imparted in each locale followed by a discussion of major statewide, regional and local issues.

Before summarizing each meeting, I would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Builders Mutual Insurance Company for its sponsorship of these meetings and the participation of Mike Gerber, Brad Moock, John Parrish, Mel Whitener, Jerry Cowan and Katie Mariani in one or more of them. Builders Mutual is our longstanding partner in providing the very best of service to our members, and these regional meetings are but the latest example of BMIC’s continuing commitment to this partnership.

Also, I would like to thank the NCHBA senior officers—Lyle Gardner, Bill Daleure, Erik Anderson, Barry Tutor and Frank Wiesner—for devoting a week out of their busy schedules to attend these meetings from the mountains to the coast. This year, Erik and Frank

went East and Lyle and Bill traveled West with Barry hitting meetings on both sides of the state. Their eager participation vividly demonstrated to our local HBAs the dedication to, and passion for, our association and industry that each of these gentlemen brings to their respective offices.

I would also like to thank the NCHBA staff, in particular Kathryn Atkinson and Heather Crews, for their efforts not only in traveling to the meetings but also the many hours

both spent in putting together the excellent regional notebook that each participant received. This notebook is a wonderful resource for our local HBA leadership to explain and categorize the many services NCHBA offers. Finally, we would also like to thank our outstanding group of 2010 Regional Vice Presidents for their planning and execution of these meetings.

At each meeting, NCHBA services available to local HBAs and members were discussed in detail along with the 2010 goals of the association. Updates on governmental affairs and upcoming events, including the 21st Century Building Expo & Conference and the 2010 STARS awards, were on the agenda of each meeting.

Excellent participation and discussion mark regional meetings

At Region I Vice President Patrick Mann’s meeting Feb. 2 in Jacksonville, a total of 38 people attended (31 HBA members and 7 in the traveling party: officers, staff, and BMIC).

Members from Onslow Co., Brunswick Co., Craven-Pamlico, Carteret Co., Wayne Co., and Wilmington-Cape Fear HBAs were represented at the noon meeting at Logan’s Roadhouse Restaurant.

Among the major issues discussed were: membership recruitment and retention, strategies for increasing builder participation at meetings, political action successes, lead paint remediation training, and participation of HBAs in the NC-20 organization.

Region II Vice President Glenn Morrison reported that eighteen people, including 7 in the traveling party, attended the meeting in Williamston on February 8 at the Inn at Moratoc. Local HBAs represented were: Greenville-Pitt Co., Northeastern North Carolina and Outer Banks. This meeting was held a week later than originally scheduled because of inclement weather.

Major issues the group discussed included: the value of BMIC to membership and their interest in insuring more subcontractors and commercial contractors, concerns about ill-advised proposals to increase residential energy code requirements, licensure issues, and forming local alliances with other organizations to promote common interests.

Carpenter

(See REGIoNAL MEETING on page 10)


Regional Meeting(continued from page 9)

At Region IV Vice President Ralph Doggett’s meeting Feb. 4 in Burlington, four out of five of his region’s HBAs were represented, including Alamance-Caswell Counties, Greensboro BA, High Point and Roxboro-Person Co. The Davidson Co. HBA also attended this meeting because of scheduling conflicts with its assigned region.

A total of twenty-one attendees (13 HBA members plus 8 in the traveling party) gathered to discuss the following major issues: membership/retention issues; methods to increase BUILD-PAC participation; and credit and lending issues.

In Region V, Vice President Jackie Trinchitella reported that 31 members of the Fayetteville HBA attended her regional meeting on Feb. 3. Unfortunately, the other locals in her region were not represented at the meeting held at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux.

These 31 attendees (plus seven in the traveling party) enjoyed an informative PowerPoint presentation by Dave Evans, the local Realtors’ president, regarding the current economic situation in the local market. The group discussed concerns about certain electric utility practices which are currently being addressed by NCHBA; the continuing efforts by Harnett Co. to obtain legislative permission, thwarted by NCHBA, to expand the permissible uses of proceeds from its recreational fee; and concerns about the use of “low-E” glass in proximity to adjacent houses clad in vinyl siding. The Fayetteville HBA was recognized for its remarkable success with its recent Oliver Group membership drive.

Five of the region’s seven HBAs were represented at the Region VI meeting, according to Vice President Brian Pace. Twenty-nine attendees including 23 HBA members from the Albemarle-Stanly Co., Cabarrus Co., Charlotte, Lake Norman, and Salisbury-Rowan Co. HBAs enjoyed the meeting on Feb. 5 in Concord at the Speedway Club.

Among the major issues discussed were: membership/retention ideas and suggestions that are working; new approaches to membership meetings and other events; non-dues revenue; increasing BUILD-PAC participation by holding the local’s leadership accountable; the success of the NCHBA Legal Action Fund’s litigation against the Union Co. APFO; strategy to combat the latest Charlotte efforts to create residential design standards based entirely on cosmetic grounds; and the possible creation of a regional HBA listserve.

In Region III, Vice President Chad Ray reported that all but one of the region’s HBAs were represented at the meeting held Feb. 5 in Zebulon. Twenty-eight people attended from the HBAs of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties, Franklin Co., Harnett Co., Johnston Co., Raleigh-Wake Co., Sanford, and Wilson Co. plus five in the traveling party.

Among the major issues discussed were: membership/retention strategies; outreach to Hispanic contractors; green building; a brief discussion of continuing education and whether it should be required; and the new lead paint remediation requirements and training.

(See REGIoNAL MEETING on page 12)

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Regional Meeting(continued from page 10)

Region VIII Vice President Brian Robinett reported that five out of his six locals attended the meeting held on Feb. 3 at the Rock Barn Club in Conover. A total of 17 members from the HBAs of Ashe Co., Hickory-Catawba Valley, Iredell Co., Lincoln Co. and Wilkes Co. joined 7 in the traveling party.

Lead paint remediation and certification was prominent among the issues discussed in this region. Wilkes Co. presented a summary of their very successful Oliver Group drive efforts that produced more than a 50% increase in membership. Other topics included budgeting challenges; NC BUILD-PAC participation; increasing non-dues revenue; and appraisal and banking issues.

In Region VII, Vice President Marty Needham welcomed the participation of the Asheboro-Randolph Co., Davie Co., Rockingham Co., Surry Co. and the Winston-Salem HBAs to the Pilot Knob Park Co. Club on Feb. 4. Fourteen HBA members joined six in the traveling party and one representative of the NC Department of Labor.

Among the major issues discussed were: appraisal issues; job losses in the region; membership and retention ideas; the remarkable success of the Asheboro HBA in recording a 50% membership increase through its recent membership drive via the Oliver Group; lead paint remediation requirements and the availability of three certification classes on that subject being offered by the Winston-Salem HBA.

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According to Region IX Vice President Kevin Annas, a total of 27 people attended his meeting in Morganton on Feb. 2 (20 locals and seven in the traveling party). For the first time in recent memory, if not ever, members from all six associations (the HBAs of Cleveland Co., Caldwell Co., Rutherford Co., McDowell Co., High Country, and Western Piedmont) were represented.

The group’s discussion focused on: local code enforcement issues, communicating the value of membership to prospects, non-dues revenue, lead paint remediation certification and training, and the need to participate in state quarterly meetings and events.

Region X saw six of its seven local HBAs attend according to Vice President Zac Koenig. Thirty-three attendees gathered for the meeting Feb. 1 in Maggie Valley, including twenty-eight HBA members from the following locals: the Appalachian, Asheville, Haywood Co., Hendersonville, Jackson Co., and Transylvania Co. HBAs.

Among the major issues discussed were: unlicensed contractor abuse of the “owner exception” for permits; member retention in rural areas; banking and credit issues; exploration of the availability of federal stimulus money for renovation projects; strategies to increase membership participation in events; and “Team Day” participation by the Hendersonville and Asheville HBAs.

In summary, 48 of the sixty-five local HBAs (74%) were represented at the 10 regional meetings. More importantly, however, these 48 locals represented more than 90% of our statewide membership.

Our leadership and staff will be working on the issues raised at the meetings that require our further attention. Thanks to all who participated in these meetings. Your participation has helped us focus on issues important to the grassroots. Now, we hope your participation will extend to the next level: attendance at one of our upcoming state quarterly meetings. If you will come once, I can promise you that you will want to come back.

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The North Carolina Home Builders Association will host the annual Builders Classic Golf Tournament to raise funds for college student scholarships. All proceeds from the tournament will go to the North Carolina Home Builders Educational & Charitable Foundation Inc., which awards scholarships to family members of NCHBA members

who are majoring in a construction-related field at a two-year or four-year college. Thank you to Builders Mutual Insurance Co., our generous sponsor for this event.

WhenApril 9, 20108 a.m. check-in; 8:30 a.m. shotgun start

WhereThe Country Club of Whispering Pines West Course#2 Clubhouse Blvd.Whispering Pines, N.C. 28327(800) 334-9536

Cost$100 per player or $400 per teamIncludes green and cart fees, beverages, Thursday dinner and Friday lunch

FormatCaptain’s Choice

LunchAn awards luncheon will follow the tournament play. Gift certificates will be awarded

to the first- and second-place teams. Door prizes will be presented at this time.

Thursday Evening “Pig-Nic”A BBQ “Pig-nic” Dinner provided by Builders Mutual Insurance Co. will be held on

Thursday evening, April 8, at 5:30 p.m. Pete Mace, owner of Sandhills Team and Carolina Real Estate Brokers, has kindly donated a location in Pine Barrens for the dinner. Larry Airey, Lake Norman HBA, Robert Privott, NCHBA, and Buddy Hughes, NCHBA Past President, will take part in a cook-off to see who cooks the best BBQ. This is an event you don’t want to miss!

Hotel AccommodationsA block of rooms is being held for NCHBECF golfers at the Whispering Pines Villas.

The rate is $65/night. Call 800-334-9536 to reserve a room. A limited number of 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom suites are also available. Call for suite rates. In addition, the Days Inn of Southern Pines has rooms available for $65/night. Call (800) 262-5767 by April 1 to reserve.

SponsorshipsOption 1: Hole Sponsorships; $250 a hole. Includes sign at tee box, company listing

in North Carolina Builder magazine follow-up article about the tournament and the option to have a company representative at the hole (table and chair not provided). Please do not distribute company literature, but business cards are acceptable.

Option 2: Donate golf “goodies” to the gift bags. Suggestions include logo golf balls, tees, ball markers, towels, koozies, hats, fans, etc.

Option 3: Donate an item for a door prize. Suggestions include golf umbrellas, golf bags, gift certificates to the Pro Shop, builder tools, weekend trips, and small appliances.

NCHBECF accepting scholarship applications

College students majoring in a construction-related field are encouraged to submit an application for the North Carolina Home Builders Educational & Charitable Foundation Inc. Scholarship Award. The foundation awards scholarships based on a combination of need and merit to four-year college students entering their junior or senior year and technical school students entering their second year who have declared a major in a construction-related field. The application deadline is April 30, 2010. Download an application at www.nchba.com or call NCHBA at (800) 662-7129.

Eligibility requirements:

• Applicants must be nominated by a NCHBA member firm.

• Nominees shall be immediate family members of NCHBA member firms, related by blood (i.e. children, step-children or grandchildren).

• Students related by marriage (i.e. son-in-law, daughter-in-law, etc.) shall not be eligible.

• Immediate family members of any current trustee of the NCHB Educational & Charitable Foundation, Inc. shall not be eligible.

• Awards are for one year, but scholarship winners may submit a renewal application and be considered for renewal if they make satisfactory progress in their studies.

• Only full-time students will be considered. NCHBA defines a full-time student as one taking a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.

Golf tournament provides scholarships for construction students

March/April 2010

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Lexington builder takes on Extreme Makeover challenge

Last November Jason Hedrick of Hedrick Creative Building took on one of the biggest challenges he will probably face in his career: building a

home in just 106 hours. Hedrick was chosen as the lead builder for an episode of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” which builds or renovates a home for a deserving family in just one week.

EMHE chose the Creasey family of Lexington as recipients of the new home. The family has faced difficult times since Tricia Creasey, a teacher and mom of three, was diagnosed with cancer. The Creasey’s bought their home as a fixer-upper, but the necessary repairs and renovations had taken a back seat to Tricia’s medical care.

“It’s such a great honor to be a part of something that makes such a difference in the life of a Triad family,” said Jason Hedrick, owner of Hedrick Creative Building and a member of the Davidson County HBA. The home was built according to the NAHB Green Building Standard.

More than 2,500 volunteers signed up to help with the monumental task, from caterers to roofers and painters to landscapers. In addition, hundreds of companies donated supplies and money to the project.

Although the weather proved to be a challenge, the home was completed before the Creasey’s came home from Disney World. The episode aired January 31. Visit www.hedrick extreme.com or www.hedrickcreativebuilding.com for more information.

Photo courtesy of Spencer Reudelhuber, www.zenfolio.com/spencerphotography.


Do you do renovation work in homes, child-care facilities or schools built before 1978? If so, you need to know about new regulations regarding the removal of lead-based paint.

A history lessonThe federal Environmental Protection Agency recently adopted

rules for contractors renovating, repairing or painting structures built prior to 1978 to ensure lead-safe work practices. The EPA gave states the option of creating their own state-run program, and North Carolina elected to do so. On January 1, 2010, North Carolina’s Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Program went into effect. The North Carolina Lead RRP Program meets the minimum requirements and is no more restrictive than the federal program.

Key differences in EPA vs. N.C. Lead-Based Paint RRP programs

Most importantly the North Carolina Lead-Based Paint RRP Program went into effect Jan. 1, 2010, instead of the April 22, 2010, effective date of the federal EPA program. Therefore, businesses currently performing any renovation, repair or painting work in a structure built prior to 1978 should already be certified to perform this work. The maximum fine in North Carolina is $750/day versus the potential $37,500 daily fine from the EPA. In addition, the fee structure for certification or recertification of a renovation firm is different. In North Carolina only the renovation firm must pay a fee; there is no charge for certified renovators within a certified renovation firm.

ApplicabilityThe North Carolina Lead-Based Paint RRP Program applies to

homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978.

EnforcementEnforcement of this program falls under the purview of the

N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, not the local building inspectors. Any questions, concerns or comments about this program should be directed to NCDHHS Lead-Based Paint Hazard Management Program at (919) 707-5950.

TrainingAs of the writing of this article, the N.C. Department of Health and

Human Services has not yet certified any trainers to teach the N.C. Lead-Based Paint RRP Program; however, EPA-certified teachers will be allowed to teach the program in North Carolina until mid-2010. The trainers are teaching according to EPA guidelines, not the North Carolina program, which may cause some confusion. When looking for a trainer, the local association should first consult the list of trainers posted on the NCDHHS Web site: http://www.epi.state.nc.us/epi/lead/lhmp.html. An 8-hour initial training course is required for certification.

Who to contactNorth Carolina Department of Health and Human Services,

Division of Public Health, Health Hazards Control Unit (HHCU) http://www.epi.state.nc.us/epi/lead/lhmp.html(919) 707-5950North Carolina Home Builders AssociationGovernmental Affairs Section(800)662-7129•www.nchba.org

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Judson Elected NAHB Third Vice Chairman

NCHBA’s own Rick Judson was elected by the NAHB Board of Directors in Las Vegas to the office of NAHB Third Vice Chairman. This achievement was the culmination of what was officially a year-long campaign, but the planning for the

campaign began several years ago. Forty-nine states and Puerto Rico formally adopted endorsement resolutions of Rick’s candidacy and the vote on the Board floor for Rick was unanimous.

“Rick will do an outstanding job on the NAHB Senior Officer ladder,” said Mike Carpenter, NCHBA’s Executive Vice President. “He is indeed the right man at the right time.” Carpenter noted that the campaign was expected to be contested when it began. “Rick’s hard work, his success in assembling an outstanding campaign team of national and state chairs, and the strong early support from several key states were responsible for this election being uncontested,” Carpenter stated. Rick will serve as NAHB President/Chairman of the Board in 2013.

Associate Member Rick Shields Honored at iBS Rick Shields of Bank of America Home Loans received the

prestigious honor of being inducted into the NAHB Society of Honored Associates at the Associates Council Awards Breakfast during the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The award recognizes associate members who have distinguished themselves by their outstanding contributions on the local, state and national levels to the home building industry and NAHB. Shields joined the HBA in the 1970s and is an active member of the Charlotte and Lake Norman HBAs. He currently serves the NCHBA as a Presidential Appointee on the Executive Committee and is active on the national level, particularly in raising money for BUILD-PAC. He was also recognized as the NCHBA Associate of the Year in 2008.

Three from N.C. Win Gold at NationalsThe year’s most outstanding work in residential real estate sales,

marketing and design was honored Jan. 19 at The National Sales and Marketing Awards gala (known as The NationalsSM), one of the building industry’s most prestigious events. Three North Carolina groups came home with Gold Awards:

Best SMC of the Year - Over 250 Members Triangle Sales & Marketing Council of North Carolina, Raleigh, N.C

Builders White Hat Operation Coming Home, Raleigh, N.C.Royal Oaks Building Group and HBA of Raleigh-Wake County

Best Product Design Custom Home (tie)Briar Chapel - Villa Siena, Chapel Hill, N.C.JD Mahoney, Inc. The Chatham Builder Guild and Building

Science Associates

Rick Judson addresses the NAHB Board of Directors at the international Builders Show prior to being elected as NAHB Third Vice Chairman.

IBS Wrap-up from North Carolina

Smoot leads PWB in 2010The chair of the NAHB Professional Women in Building this year is a familiar face to North Carolina.

Our own Tammie Smoot, a member of the Charlotte and Raleigh-Wake Co. HBAs, was installed in Las Vegas as the 2010 PWB chair. Her primary responsibilities for the next year will include managing the business and affairs of the council, strategic planning, and representing the interests of council members throughout the NAHB federation.

Smoot is a regional sales manager and building industry specialist for Builders Digital Experience (www.thebdx.com), a newly formed company that helps home builders reach buyers with innovative marketing opportunities.

Rick Shields of Charlotte, N.C., accepts the 2009 Society of Honored Associates Award from NAHB Immediate Past Chairman Joe Robson.


Convenience and energy efficiency. These are the two most important factors for home buyers in the 55+ age category, according to the survey “55+ Housing: Builders, Buyers, and Beyond” conducted

recently by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the MetLife Mature Market Institute.

Brian Robinett, a builder in the Lake Norman area, is taking this bit of consumer knowledge and branching out into the active adult communities. He feels confident a project targeting this niche market will be successful, even in the down economy.

“I have worked with baby boomers for many years and have compiled a great deal of knowledge about what these folks want when they retire—maintenance free, high-end interiors, a smaller home and the convenience of on-site amenities.”

Robinett’s company, LKN Properties, is in the midst of building in its first active adult community, The Springs at Westport Golf Club on Lake Norman in the North Carolina Piedmont region. The Springs offers upscale patio homes that are smaller in size, but still offer the luxuries home owners are accustomed to having in their home. In addition, on site amenities such as golf, tennis, and fitness allow homeowners to stay active and engaged in their community. Eventually the community will be golf cart accessible and will include a commercial retail center.

“We’re trying to give this consumer market everything they want in a community,” Robinett said. “They don’t want a retirement community, but a place to stay active within a maintenance free environment.”

Each of the homes will have the latest in energy efficiency, a building trend Robinett embraced as soon as programs started popping up.

“I enrolled with the NAHB Green Building Program nearly as soon as it came out, because I knew green was going to be the wave of the future, and it was something my company could market and position ourselves into a niche,” Robinett said. He went on to help create the Lake

Norman Green Building Council and earned his NAHB Certified Green Professional designation.

Robinett has researched all of the many energy efficiency products available so that he can build a certified green home without significantly increasing the cost of the home.

“I’ve developed a home that saves homeowners about 40-50% on their energy bill, without increasing the cost to build the home,” he said. “Green” features that Robinett will offer in The Springs include tank less water heaters, sealed crawl spaces, cellulose insulation to control temperatures, as well as energy efficient appliances, low formaldehyde trim moldings and carpets, and recycled and sustainable materials.

Robinett uses a variety of loyal suppliers for energy efficiency and environmentally-friendly products to complete his custom homes including James Hardie, HD Supply, Andersen Windows, DuPontTM Tyvek®, Rinnai and Noritz tank less

water heaters, Hanson Brick, E&P Trimwork Inc., LOGIX Insulated Concrete Forms Ltd, and Engineered I-Joists and beams from Boise.

Robinett also received his Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) designation from NAHB, which taught him how to incorporate features that allow owners to remain in their home safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of age, income or ability level. In addition to making homes extremely energy efficient, he is including “aging in place” features at The Springs such as wider hallways and doors and effectively placed appliances, receptacles and switches that won’t take away from the upscale look of the home.

“I’ve taken all of these considerations—green, aging-in-place, active adult—and put it into one product that I know buyers will embrace.”

For more information about The Springs at Westport Golf Club, visit www.lifeatwestport.com.

In the Spotlight

Quick Facts about Brian RobinettHBA: Lake Norman and Iredell Co.; served as Lake Norman HBA President in 2006 & 2007 and NCHBA Regional VP since 2007DesIgNAtIoNs: AB, CgP, CAPsAwARDs: 2006 and 2008 Lake Norman HBA Builder Member of the Year; NCHBA Distinguished Builder of the Year; NCHBA stARs Award for Best green Home over $1 million; Lake Norman HBA Best of the Lake Award for Best green Home over $1 million

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