Npba newsletter july 2013 final

NPBA Members,I have had the honor of serv-

ing our association over the past 4½ years and have enjoyed the privilege of working for all of you. � at is why this message is bittersweet – on July 31, I will be leaving the NPBA to serve you at the Build-ing Industry Association of Washington in my new role as its Public Relations and Com-munications Director.  I am very excited to continue my work on behalf of the building industry and its members in Olympia. � e NPBA board has convened a search committee to select a new Executive O� cer for the NPBA and they will be conducting in-terviews during the month of July.  Please visit www.NPBA.info/News for more informa-tion and help us circulate the job posting to quali� ed candidates.  I thank each and every one of you for the opportunity you have given me to lead this amazing or-ganization and I look forward to continued service to each of you at the state level. 

FaLeana

� e Homes for our Troops project has really taken o� since our last issue, as you can see — the house is almost ready for trusses! We are so thank-ful for the amazing support from our community to help build this home and welcome Corporal Lang to the beautiful Olympic Peninsula in the fall. We'd like to thank all of the companies and community volunteers who are helping raise this house! To see a list of those who are participating, see page 4. Let them know that you appreciate what they are doing to support the project by supporting their businesses.

� ree NPBA members have been holding some great independent fund-raisers to support the project and we'd like to update you on each of them.

Angeles Millwork & Lumber Company and Hartnagel Building Supply, Donate a Stud Campaign

has wrapped up and was an amazing success, raising $10,000 for the lumber package. � e studs that were purchased by all of our amazing community mem-bers were delivered to the site and have been built into the home! A huge thank you to Donna Pacheco, Advertising & Promotions Coordinator for Lumber Traders and all of the staff at each of the stores and our great community for getting behind this awesome project!

Eagle Home Mortgage Facebook "Like" Campaign

Here's an easy way to help the HFOT proj-ect — head on over to the EHM Facebook Page at: www.facebook.com/EagleHomeMortgage and "like" them. Help them reach their goal of 6000 "likes," and they will give $6000 to our HFOT project! We still have a way to go as they are at 4615 "likes" to date. Like their page and then share it with your friends!

Everwarm Hearth & Home Big Green Egg Raf� e

Have you purchased your ra� e ticket yet to win a Big Green Egg prize package valued at over $1300? Tickets are just $5 each or 5 for $20 and can be purchased at Everwarm's store at 257151 Hwy 101. Don't miss this opportu-nity to support a great cause and get in on a chance to win a Big Green Egg and the Ultimate Cooking Experience!

Mission StatementThe North Peninsula Building Association

represents builders and associates of the building industry. We advocate constant improvement of

building and business practices to provide quality construction in our community.

Vol. 6, Issue 7 www.npba.info 360-452-8160 350 West Washington Street, Suite 3, Sequim, WA 98382 July 2013

WECH

Wech named to BIAW’s public relations post

Building a Home for Corporal Lang

Anthony Hernandez, Angeles Millwork, delivers DONATED STUDS to Corporal Lang's Home.

How do you lay down 36 yards of concrete in 2.5 hours? With the help of some great volunteer concrete pros! Thanks, everyone, for your help in getting the slab � nished in record time.

Have you purchased your ra� e ticket yet to win

can be purchased at Everwarm's store at 257151 Hwy

Exterior walls are up! Thank you to Framing Captain Scott Ripley - Ripley Construction for leading our team of volunteers: Steve Allen, Dave Cole, Dan Donovan, Allen Dorst, Jesse Lindstrom, Duane Harper, Joe Hecht, Mark Smith and Wally.

101. Don't miss this opportu-nity to support a great cause and get in on a chance to win a Big Green Egg and the Ultimate

Don’t forget to register to vote!

General Election DeadlineOct. 7, Online/Mail-In

Oct. 28, In-PersonMore info at

www.sos.wa.gov/elections/voters.aspx

Many in the housing industry are won-dering not only what today’s home buy-ers really want, but also what they are ready to leave behind in light of current economic realities. A new study recently released by NAHB, “What Home Buy-ers Really Want,” was designed to answer these questions, and more speci� cally, to provide the most current and accurate information on buyer preferences so that NAHB members can deliver the home (and community) that today’s buyers

want and are willing to pay for.

So what do home buyers really want? � e � rst answer is energy e� ciency. Four of the top most wanted [1] features involve saving energy: 94 percent of homebuyers want Ener-

gy Star-rated appliances, 91 percent want an Energy Star rating for the whole home, 89 percent want Energy Star-rated win-dows, and 88 percent want ceiling fans (Figure 1). For more detailed informa-tion about these features, e-mail [email protected].

� e second message buyers are sending is they want help keeping their home or-ganized. � e laundry room is wanted by 93 percent of buyers; in fact, 57 percent consider it essential and would be unlike-ly to buy a home without it. � is shows that most buyers want to keep the dirty laundry contained in a room and away from plain view. Moreover, nine out of 10 buyers want a linen closet in the bathroom to help keep tow-els and toiletries organized. Space in the garage to store bikes, sports equipment or gardening tools also ranks high on the buyers’ wish list: 86 percent want it. And a walk-in pantry in the kitchen is something most buyers care a lot about as well (85 percent).

What features should builders be careful about includ-ing in a typical new home? First and foremost, an eleva-tor.  Seventy percent of buyers reject it, meaning they would be unlikely to buy a home that included it.  Inter-estingly, four of the next � ve most unwanted features are not about the home itself, but about the community. For example, 66 percent of buyers do not want to live in a golf course community, 56 percent reject the idea of living in a high-density community, 48 percent do not want a gated community and 44 percent would not buy a home

in a mixed-use community (Figure 2).More than half of all buyers also discard the option

of having only a shower stall in the master bathroom with no tub (51 percent) and many are saying “no” to two-story spaces as well. About 43 percent of buyers do not want a two-story family room and 38 percent feel the same way about a two-story entry foyer. Many buy-ers now consider these large, open spaces as energy-ine� cient – the last thing they want for their homes. A complete outdoor kitchen is not an important priority to many buyers either, as 31 percent � at out discard the possibility of washing dishes, cooking and keeping food refrigerated outdoors. For most buyers (62 percent), an outdoor grill will su� ce.

[1] � e survey asked buyers to rate over 120 features as either essential, desirable, indi� erent or do not want. � e total share “wanting” a feature is calculated by adding the share who rate it essential plus the share who rate it de-sirable.

Vol. 6, Issue 7 July 2013

Donna L. Knifsend

DearDonna

What do home buyers really want?

Dear Donna:Question: Is there a cost-e� ective way to help public agencies with

interagency and regional disputes?

As a proponent of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), I have found that many ADR processes are e� ective in the public as well as private sectors. Two of the strongest motivations to using alternatives to litigation are: (1) saving � nancial resources; and (2) saving integ-rity and transparency within the agency and community.

� e most appropriate alternative dispute resolution technique de-pends on the nature of the dispute and the type of resolution de-sired by the parties. Arbitration is well-suited to cases where the legal issues are not in dispute, but the actual circumstances of the case are contested. However, with interagency disputes, mediation and consensus-building for collaborative problem-solving tends to prove more useful. Today’s agencies � nd themselves facing a host of competitive challenges: an accelerating pace of technological change, the emergence of new laws and regulations, the blurring of agency boundaries, tighter budgets, and the need for accountability. � ese challenges require new thinking and new strategies. Interagency as well as intra-agency con� ict management requires all stakeholders to explore innovative ways to resolve disputes outside of the courtroom.

Con� ict is merely a di� erence of perception. Con� ict and di� er-ences of opinion can be potentially constructive or destructive. Le� to fester, con� ict takes on a life of its own and becomes destruc-tive. Tempers � are, egos grow, and the con� ict turns into full-blown litigation at any cost. Litigation between interagencies’ tends to pit stakeholders against one another. � e results can have a devastating impact in a community, and the cost factor tends to be high. � e loss of productivity, attorney fees and delay in accomplishing the end goal add up every day.

Con� ict addressed early on and in a collaborative approach, how-ever, brings forth some of the most innovative ideas and resolutions. Collaborative input is constructive in reducing litigation costs as well as red � agging areas of con� ict where change is needed within an agency.

� e bottom line is that most con� ict should be viewed as an op-portunity, not as a battle between egos. Most con� ict is based on misinformation and/or lack of communication. Alternative dispute resolution techniques such as facilitation and mediation allow all stakeholders to voice their concerns and explore options and alterna-tives. ADR encourages timely resolution of controversial issues with mutually satisfying results.

To contact Donna Knifsend, Esq. PC call 360-670-9406 or email her at [email protected].

Disclaimer: � e advice given herein is strictly for informational purposes only and does not re� ect advice to the readers. If you have a legal issue, see an attorney for full evaluation and advice.

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Calendar of Events

August 14 NPBA Board of Directors meeting

September11 NPBA Board of Directors meeting19 Dinner meeting, location TBD27 Built Green at Dungeness River Festival27 Golf Tournament, � e Cedars at Dungeness

October9 NPBA Board of Directors meeting24 Dinner meeting

November6-8 BIAW State Board of Directors, Sea-Tac Hilton13 NPBA Board of Directors meeting

December5 Holiday Gala & Silent Auction11 NPBA Board of Directors meeting

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It's o� cial, NPBA is open for business at our new location: 350 West Washington Street, Ste 3 in Sequim. Thanks Sequim Chamber Members for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Please stop in to say "hello" and check out our new space!

Member News!

Summer Is Home Energy Audit Time!

Summer is here, and while we’re all enjoying the benefi ts that come along with it, including lower energy bills, this is the perfect time to conduct a home energy audit!Visit the PUD’s YouTube channel to view our “Home Energy Audit” video where you can learn how to conduct your own home audit that can save you money as we head into Fall!Find it at www.youtube.com/clallampud

www.clallampud.net

Estes BuildersLocal Homebuilder Certi� ed in Living in

Place design methodsRick Gross of Estes Builders recently

achieved the Certi� ed Aging in Place Spe-cialist designation a� er attending an educa-tion program through the educational arm of the National Association of Home Builders. Developed to instruct homebuilders how to assess needs and identify design elements to allow clients to remain in their homes longer and enjoy a better quality of life while doing so, the training day also emphasized making homes accessible for visits from family mem-bers or guests who are not as mobile as they once were. “In home plan design, it’s vital to pay special attention to hallway and door widths, counter top heights, stairways, and exterior access which are all key elements to allowing our clients to live in place longer,” said Gross.

NPBA members: Do you have news that you would like to share?  E-mail us so we can in-clude it in our member news and events. Don’t have anything written up, give us a call to tell us about it and we’ll write it up!

Vol. 6, Issue 7 July 2013

Golf Committee Chair Mike � omas, Lakeside Industries, would like you to

start practicing your golf swing as the 14th An-nual NPBA Golf Tournament is just around the corner on Sept. 27th at the Cedars at Dungeness!

Sponsorship opportunities are avail-able. Don’t miss your chance to bring name recognition to the participants of the tournament and demonstrate your support for the NPBA and its programs. If you are interested in sponsorship or would like to register for the tournament, give the o� ce a call at 452-8160, log onto www.NPBA.info/events or e-mail [email protected]. Cost per golfer is $90 and includes a cart, range balls, a drink ticket, dinner and prizes!

Vol. 6, Issue 7 July 2013

Garret DelaBarre, DelaBarre Construction PresidentAnnie O’Rourke, Dra� ing Solutions Secretary/State DirectorJulie Myers, First Federal TreasurerBill Feeley, Feeley Construction 1st Vice PresidentGreg McCarry, Westerra Homes 2nd Vice PresidentRick Gross, Estes Builders LLC Immediate Past President/State DirectorMark Smith, Mark Smith State DirectorLarry Hanna, LP Hanna Construction Builder DirectorScott Schwagler, J & J Construction Builder Director Dan Donovan, Allform Welding, Inc. Associate DirectorTracy Gudgel, Zenovic & Associates Associate DirectorKelly Raymond, Cherry Creek Mortgage Associate DirectorRoger Wheeler, RJ Services, Inc. Associate DirectorBill Roberds, Excel Utility Construction Inc. Life Director

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THANK YOU! Donate a StudRaises $10,000!

Thank you to our amazing customers and community for your incredible support for the Homes For Our Troops project. Your generous donations of 2,000 STuDS have provided the majority of the HOuse, rOOF AND gArAge LuMBer packages to build a home in Port Angeles for injured Marine Cpl Ammon Lang and his family. We also appreciate the promotional support provided by the PDN, KONP, Pen Print and NPBA. PLus an extra special thanks to our 100 STuD CLuB contractors Hoch Construction, Northwest Inside Out Painting and Pinnacle Builders!For more info on this project, visit www.hfotusa.org/alang

www.facebook.com/AngelesMillwork.Hartnagel

NPBA would like to thank the following members for their

continued support!Aldergrove Construction Inc.

Angeles FurnitureBerneking Concrete Homes

C&J ExcavatingClark Land O� ce

Cozi HomesFairchild Floors

J&J Construction of PALincoln Industrial Corporation

Richerts Marble & GraniteSpa Shop/Pellet Heat Co.

TLC Excavation & ConstructionZenovic & Associates

Full contact information can be found at NPBA.info/members.

A Catered AffairAdvanced Door SystemsAJ Webb ConstructionAir Flo HeatingAll Weather Heating & CoolingAngeles ConcreteAngeles Millwork & Lumber Co.Angeles Overhead DoorsAlpha Builder CorporationB Middleton ConstructionBerneking Concrete HomesBill’s PlumbingBlack Diamond QuarryBlue Mountain Tree ServiceBob's ElectricBurton's FlooringChris Duff General ContractingClark County Home Builders AssociationClawson ConstructionClayton Coleman Construction and PaintingCJ ExcavatingCEDConstant PaintingCountry HomesCozi Homes ConstructionCrumb Grabbers BakeryDave's Heating & Cooling ServiceDela Barre ConstructionDuff EnterprisesEagle Home MortgageEstes BuildersEverwarm Hearth & HomeExcel UtilitiesFirst FederalFeeley ConstructionFinish RiteGlass ServicesH2O Plumbing

Hartnagel Building SupplyHiday ConcreteHoch ConstructionHuttigIn Graphic DetailInnovated Fire SprinklersJarmuth ElectricKandu EnterpriseKreps ConstructionLaser ConstructionLakeside IndustriesMaple Valley Rotary ClubMeyer ElectricMountain View BuildersParker StoopsPeninsula Daily NewsPen PrintPeninsula Pride ConstructionPinnacle BuildersPipe Rite PlumbingPlatt Electric SupplyPrimeSource - Grip RiteR J ServicesRainbow SweepersRainshadow Coffee Roasting Co.Ralph's DrywallRipley ConstructionRogue Valley DoorsSequim Association of RealtorsSequim ElectricSequim Redi MixSequim Sunrise Rotary ClubShepherd ElectricSimpson ElectricSound ConstructionThomas Building CenterTherma Tru - Huttig Building ProductsTracy's InsulationZenovic & Associates

Building Partner

Coming Soon! NPBA 14th Annual

Golf Tournament

Thank you to the following companies for your continued support of the Homes for our

Troops Project!