“2015 Casino Night” MEMBERS ONLY Thursday - February 19, 2015 Ferguson Bath Kitchen & Lighting Gallery 586 N. Locust Grove, Meridian Idaho Barb McDermott Washington Federal See page 6 Spike of the Month 6 p.m. $10 per person Builder and 1 Guest FREE! D ess Food & Beverages (Pro ert A u c s Sch eeds to ction rize P o b l r a rshi enefi p Fu t Doo nd ) Event Sponsors: A-1 Heating & AC, Amerifirst Financial Home Loans, Blindsource, Chuck Miller Construction, Coltrin Vacuum, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, Idaho Power, Eagle Law Center, National Residential Mortgage, Nextitle, Roth Distributing, Sales & Marketing Council,Stewart Title, Summit Funding, Tates Rents, Washington Federal and Weyerhauser. Reservations Requested by Feb. 16, 2015. See reservation form on page 6. GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MARCH GMM LUNCHEON PAGE 8 PAGE 13 Overhead Door Company HOME & GARDEN SHOW MORE ROBUST YEAR FOR HOUSING See page 7 for Spike list PAGES 11 &12 PAGES 9 & 10 Eric Stunz Contractor • 1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OFFICERS Jon Hastings, President ‘14-15’ Joe Atalla, First VP 14’-15’ Juston Hall, VP/Secretary ‘15-16’ Patrick R. Minegar, Associate VP Jason Peery, VP/Treasurer ‘14-15’ Jeff Thompson, RMB, Immediate Past President Steve Weeks, Immediate Past Treasurer Chris Conner, RMB, Member at Large BUILDER DIRECTORS Heather Echevarria ‘14-15’ Craig Hammett ‘14-15’ Justin Hubble ‘15-16’ Ted Mason ‘14-15’ Dan Richter ‘15-16’ Cody Weight ‘15-16’ Jon Yorgason ‘15-16’ ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS Bud Browne ‘14-15’ Trey Langford ‘15-16’ Barb McDermott ‘15-16’ Shaun Urwin ‘14-15’ ACTIVE LIFE DIRECTORS Todd Amyx, RMB Bob Barnes, Jr. Keith Borup Chris Conner, RMB Bill Davis Tracy Dixon Zach Evans Marie Hanson Steve Martinez, RMB Ted Martinez Chuck Miller Patrick R. Minegar Dave Mortensen Kent Mortensen Jerry Nemec John Seidl Dennis Schaffner, RMB Contractor • 2 Bobbie Schultz Burt Smith Eric Smith Dwayne Speegle Wayne Stacy, RMB Jeff Thompson, RMB Larry Van Hees Steve Weeks Ray Westmoreland Ron Whitney Dave Yorgason LIFE DIRECTORS Ray Behrman Terry Heffner Dale Sullivan Frank Varriale Ramon Yorgason President’s Perspective by Jon Hastings, Tresidio Homes It seems like it was just New Years, and now we find ourselves already a month into 2015. In January we experienced reasonably good winter building weather and saw interest rates fall to even lower levels, which we all hope is foreshadowing for strong 2015 sales. We also experienced an influx of new members join the BCA in January. As you all know, membership is truly the life-blood of the association. It fuels everything we do. Collectively we are strong where individually we are weak. We come together as an industry association so that we have a louder more persuasive voice in dealing with issues that impact our businesses. As I’ve talked to our new members over the past month, I’ve been impressed with their desire to get to work to play an active role within the association. The question is always asked: How do I get involved? Here are just a few of the things you could do: • Attend BCA functions such as our upcoming Casino Night on February 19th, or the Parade of Homes Banquet. • Join a committee. Many of the BCA committees would love to have your voice and input. Some of the committees are Associate’s Council, Membership Committee, PR Committee, and Builder/Developer Council. Give Frankie a call and see which committee she might recommend for you. • Do business with other member companies. One way to improve our association is by helping to strengthen our member companies. • Recruit new members to continue build the BCA. Individual membership involvement is critical to the effectiveness of our organization and I would like to invite all members to find a way to get a little more involved in the BCA. I promise you will get more out of it than you put in. If you have been a member for a long time, come and lend us your vast experience and insight; if you are a relatively new member, bring your fresh perspectives and ideas, and together we’ll be a strong force in our community. I wish you all continued success in the coming month, and express my gratitude for the work that you do for our industry! Executive Overview by Frankie Hickman-Rice, Executive Vice-President Thank you for being a BCASWI Member!!!! One of the questions I’m ask when I tell someone where I work, is, what is a “homebuilder’s association”? In the simplest of statements the BCASWI is an organization that has two types of memberships; builder and associate. The builder member is made up of multiple disciplines; Single family home builder, multi-family home builder (i.e. apartments), mixed use builder, commercial builder and remodeler. The associate member likewise has many disciplines that fall under three categories; Supplier, service provider and trade contractor. The volunteer leadership consist of a board of directors and a group of officers, with a president as the lead, all of whom are BCA members. We have bylaws that dictate the make up of the board of directors and officers with the majority of both groups consisting of builder members. The president, and the officer positions that form the leadership ladder, are builders. What is the reason for the majority being builders? This is a builders association. The builders are the ones who are actually building. Builders are the ones who are dealing with all the “red tape” that comes with construction projects. The leading purpose of our BCASWI is for the organization to protect the interests of the building industry through the efforts of staff and engaged members. What are the threats to the BCASWI? The list is quite long and quite confusing but, through legislation and regulatory mandates, the BCASWI efforts help keep the members’ business doors open. Go to our web site and click on Member Resources or check out the Economic impact report on the upper right that Dave Yorgason prepared in conjunction with NAHB. Builders have a great understanding of the regulations and legislation that could impact business. Associates understand as well, because if ‘it’ affects builders ‘it’ will affect associates. That is the “what and why.” Membership should be viewed as a tool and as an investment. If you plan on continuing your career in the building industry, or if any of part of your business is connected to the building industry, being a member of the Building Contractors Association of Southwestern Idaho is one of your best and most important decisions. Thank you for being a member. New members and long standing members come out and get involved. You will meet new friends, renew old acquaintances and you will have fun. A Look Ahead March Members Only Meetings - For membership information call 377-3550. All dates, times and locations are subject to change. Please call for confirmation - 377-3550. 4 Public Relations Committee, 10 a.m, BCA 10 Builders-Codes Council/Developers Council/Government Affairs, 3 p.m., BCA 11 Associates Council/Membership Committee, Noon, BCA, RSVP for lunch. 17 Executive Committee, 11:30 a.m. 18 Sales & Marketing Council, Noon, BCA - RSVP for lunch 19 • Sales & Marketing GMM, 11:30, Courtyard Marriott • Board of Directors, 5 p.m., BCA • Home & Garden Show - “Member FREE Night”, 5 p.m., Fairgrounds 25 Spike Club, 4 p.m., Riverside Quiet Bar For all committees not listed please call the BCA office. BCASWI ASSOCIATION STAFF Frankie Hickman-Rice, Executive Vice-President Autumn Gestrin-Blume, Communications Projects Director Heather Dase, Membership Director Contractor • 3 Membership The Foundation Heather Dase, BCASWI Membership Director Is it hot outside, or am I imagining things? Ok, so I’m imaging things, however, our membership is on “Fire”. Just in January alone, the BCASWI welcomed 7 new members. I am very hopeful and positive we will be able to keep up the pace and continue in the right direction with gaining new members. We are moving in the right direction of reaching our membership goals for 2015. February is one of my favorite months. There is a lot of planning and events taking place in the Associates Council. If you haven’t had an opportunity to check out our calendar, let me borrow your attention. The Associates Council and Membership Committee will meet on Wednesday, February 11th at noon. This is a sponsored lunch, so no need to bring your own. Just RSVP to Heather to assure there are enough lunches. If you’re wondering whether or not the Associates Council and Membership Committee would be a good fit, I would like to give you more information on what is involved. Last month, the “Do Business with a Member” form was sent to all 2015 Parade of Homes Builders. This is a form used for builders to fill out all suppliers and subcontractors. Depending on price category of homes, the builders New Membership and Renewals The BCASWI wishes to thank the following new member companies and membership renewal companies. “Without Your Membership, We'd Be Lost!” If you have comments regarding any of these memberships, please direct them in writing to the Membership Committee, 6206 N. Discovery Way, Suite A, Boise, ID 83713. (Per the By-Laws, Art. 1, Sec. 2) For a full list of members please go to the Classified Directory on our website at bcaswi.org. Contractor • 4 who use the most BCASWI members is awarded with money $$ from the Associates Council. For the last couple of months, the Associates Council has been working on their Casino Night event. This event is being held at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery. Mark your calendars for February 19th at 6:00 pm. All new members from 2014 to present, are invited and encouraged to attend the New Member Orientation. This is being held from 5:30pm to 6:00pm at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, prior to the Casino Night event. You will have an opportunity to introduce yourself to the Board of Directors. New Members may also bring 1 guest to the Casino Night event, immediately following the New Member Orientation, FREE! If you’re not certain what the Casino Night entails, you are in for a treat! This is where all members are invited to play table games such as black jack, poker and even bingo. Door and raffle prizes will be given away throughout the event. Food and drinks are provided. There will also be a Sales & Marketing dessert auction. All proceeds from the auction will go towards the Sales & Marketing Scholarship fund. If this sounds like fun, trust me, it is. This is a very well attended event. A great opportunity to meet and network with fellow BCASWI members. Sponsorships for this event are still available – ask me how to get involved! There are several more Associates Council events being planned currently for summer and of course our fall event, the Building Products Showcase. Please don’t be shy, attend an Associates Council and Membership committee meeting. Your voice is important to us. For more information on how to become more involved, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Have a lovely February everyone! ADVANCED MARBLE & GRANITE, INC. MICHAEL BISHOP CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING INC. SONNY KNUTSON JIM PAULSON SOMERSET FARMS INC. PAUL JOHNSON WATERSTONE MORTGAGE BARBARA PERRY HOME 2 HOME REAL ESTATE SERVICES JOE NEWBY MADDYN HOMES KYLE ENZLER PROGRESSIVE REALTY CORPORATION CHRIS CONNER CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. CHRIS CONNER WOOD WINDOWS, INC. CONNELL LLOYD GROUP ONE, INC. BRADLEY BARKER HIGGINS & RUTLEDGE INSURANCE, INC. GAIL JOHNSON BRIGHTON HOMES LARS HANSEN RMB PROBUILD TRACY SKIDMORE INTERMOUNTAIN GAS COMPANY GREG WEGNER NAMPA FLOORS & INTERIORS ROGER WILSON Renewal Members 1-4 years of membership FRONT STREET BROKERS MIKE TURNER ALTURAS HOMES, LLC JOANNA ETTER TREASURE VALLEY DOOR & TRIM SALES,LLC VIRGIL ROPP BOISE PREMIER REAL ESTATE BRETT HUGHES SUPERFLOORS, INC IAN DONOVAN ROCKY MOUNTAIN REAL ESTATE BEN MYERS JAC'S HOME STAGING, LLC JENNIFER CARRIER CBI, LLC CHARLES BOWERY MISSION COAST PROPERTIES ID INC. LORNE DUTHIE ADERA HOMES, LLC ALAN BERMAN GARDNER COMPANY WESTON ARNELL GROVER ELECTRIC & PLUMBING PAY & PACK DAVID BLAYDON SPRING VALLEY REALTY, LLC JOHN ROGERS SILVERHAWK REALTY BRENDA KOLSEN KBOI TV ROBERT TRUMAN STETSON HOMES, INC. STAN RAY KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY REATA CONNER MARV'S INSULATION, INC. MARVIN WARD JAMES CLYDE CUSTOM HOMES SARAH SANFILIPPO BOISE HUNTER HOMES RANDI MEREDITH DEVELOPMENT PLANNING & FINANCING GROUP, INC. KENT ROCK UMPQUA BANK HOME LENDING JASON GEISLER BCASWI FEATURED TRADES OF THE MONTH TRADE: Drywall / Tape Texture: MEMBER CO.: Pro Pac Interiors Tom Ard Drywall Interior Painting: N/A Interior Staining: N/A Exterior Painting: N/A Finish Carpentry: ARW Finish Contractors Patrick Millwork Each month the Membership Committee randomly draws BCASWI trades to list and feature on a board in the BCA conference room and in the newsletter. The goal is to show members who they can do business with as well as encourage signing up members used but not showing under the trade. For questions contact Heather Dase - 377-3550. Contractor • 5 Associate of the Month Washington Federal is offering Spec loans. We finance up to 80% of the appraised value. We will also finance your presold homes. Call me for details. Barb McDermott, Washington Federal Thank you for choosing me as Associate of the month. It has been my pleasure working with other Associates in the BCA along with other members on the Board. I have greatly enjoyed working at Washington Federal since 2004. I am the branch manager at the Eagle branch. Washington Federal is a portfolio lender, we keep all our loans. As a portfolio lender we get to think outside the box most bank institutions are required to stay within. We can provide several services to help you build and sale homes. Washington Federal even offers loans to develop subdivisions! We also provide short term lot loans, giving you 24 months to finalize plans and begin construction. If you would rather not have the risk involved with a spec, we offer a custom construction loan for your buyers. With our All-in- One loan, the entire project is underwritten at one time (locally), wrapping construction and permanent financing together. We pay you, the builder, as the project is completed. We do our own draws, saving you time and money. The loan is to your buyer so your cash is free for other projects. Washington Federal is proud to be a local bank, invested here, in this community. We practice common sense banking to help the Treasure Valley flourish. We are also a member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender. I am registered through the NMLS # 560521. TRACTORS A ON BCA General Membership Meeting - An Associates Council Event MEMBERS ONLY TION OCIA SS BUILDING C Building Contractors Association of Southwestern Idaho ho of So ut hw Id a ester n “2015 Casino Night” Play Bingo & other fun table games Reservations E-mail reservations to [email protected], Fax to 377-3553 or Mail to 6206 N. Discovery Way, Ste. A, Boise 83713: Company:____________________________ Name(s):_______________________________ Thursday - February 19, 2015 Ferguson Bath Kitchen & Lighting Gallery 586 N. Locust Grove, Meridian Idaho 6 p.m. $10 per person Builder & 1 Guest Free! Food & Beverages r Doo Event Sponsors: _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _____ Builder & 1 Guest FREE! (Builder must be present). _____ Count me in to bring a dessert. Des (pro es Priz _______________________________________ sert _____ Yes I will donate a door prize. Please contact me @ _____________. Auc ceed s B to g scho CASW o to the larsh I ip fu nd) tion A-1 Heating & AC, Amerifirst Financial Home Loans, Blindsource, Chuck Miller Construction, Coltrin Vacuum, Eagle Law Center, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, Idaho Power, National Residential Mortgage, Nextitle, Roth Distributing, Sales & Marketing Council, Stewart Title, Summit Funding, Tates Rents, Washington Federal and Weyerhauser. _____ How do I become a sponsor of a table? (please label items donated with your company name) _____ Attendees at $10 each = $__________ TOTAL $_________________ _____Check _____Charge my Visa/MC/Discover Card#_________________________________ Reservations Requested by Feb. 16, 2015. Full refunds on cancellation within 72 hours. No-shows will be billed. Contractor • 6 Exp. Date:___________ Security Code:___________ Signature: ________________________ Zip: _______ BLUE SPIKES - 6 Status STATESMAN SPIKE - 500 SUPER SPIKES - 250 ROYAL SPIKES - 150 RED SPIKES - 100 GREEN SPIKES - 50 LIFE SPIKES - 25 Name Larry Van Hees Jerry Nemec Dave Mortensen Ted Martinez Chuck Miller Steve Martinez Chris Conner Todd Amyx Burt Smith Bob Barnes Jr. Kent Mortensen Pat Minegar John Seidl Jeni Sexton Frank Varriale Bill Davis Wayne Stacy Ron Whitney Bobbie Schultz Marie Hanson Dave Yorgason Tracy Dixon Dale Sullivan Dennis Schaffner Juston Hall Billy Mahan Karen Beamguard Eric Smith Bob Barnes Sr. Vicki White Milford Terrell Sarah Seidl Zach Evans Ramon Yorgason Eric Stunz Robert Mortensen Dale Conrad Steve Weeks Craig Groves Ray Rice Dwayne Speegle Alan Gossi Dick Lierz Erick Wadsworth Ted Mason Bud Fisher Russ VanWagenen Members 613.0 584.0 280.5 260.0 254.5 229.5 203.75 192.5 185.0 184.5 172.5 151.0 148.5 138.0 126.0 118.0 117.75 116.0 111.5 110.5 100.0 98.0 95.0 89.0 76.5 76.0 73.0 70.5 66.25 60.0 57.5 56.0 53.0 52.5 52.0 45.5 42.5 40.0 36.0 34.0 31.5 31.0 31.0 31.0 26.5 26.0 26.0 Candidates Spike candidates are called “Tacks.” Tacks must earn 6 credits to become a “Spike” 4.5 - 5.5 Credits Cory Coltrin Danielle Cullip Don Flynn Kevin Howell Matt Knickrehm Jeff Martel Brad Minasian Tammy Schacher Shaun Whitney 3 - 4.0 Credits Robert Bruno Dan Clark Steve Edwards Nate Fehrenbacher Rod Givens Steven Hanson Tammy Lanore Alicia Lopez Jake Centers Trey Langford Jon Hastings Jeff Thompson Joe Atalla Thomas Coleman Mike LaRue Clay Boyce Trudy Mallon Barb McDermott Rob Pearce Jason Peery Gary Price Stephen Sengelmann Ingo Stroup Dan Torfin Shaun Urwin Pat Waller Ray Westmoreland Mark Wilkins Jon Yorgason 1.5 - 2.5 Credits Dennis Baker Corey Barton Mary Covault Heather Echeverria John Flaherty Joe Grubiak Craig Hammett Lars Hansen Spencer Kofoed Brenda Kolsen 20.75 17.0 13.0 12.0 9.5 9.0 8.0 6.5 Christine Langhorst Tim Mallon Chad Moffat Abram Neider Denise Thiry Marvin Ward David Wipper .5 - 1.0 Credits Kristen Booth Kami Brant Mike Brown Reata Conner Bryant Forrester Jason Geisler Jim Hunter PJ Nava Jason Ramsey Dan Richter Chad Smith Jake Tunison Steve Warren Cody Weight Roger Wilson Darren Wood According to the rules of the Spike Club program to become a Spike member, an individual must sign up 6 new members - which earns 6 Spike Credits within two consecutive years. To retain that Spike status a minimum of one new member - which earns 1 credit (new or retention) - must be earned each year until a total of 25 credits have been earned - which triggers Life Spike status. For individuals that do not earn 6 credits by December of their second year of recruiting, all credits from the first year are forfeited. Contractor • 7 Government Affairs ACHD reports that for its fiscal year 1st Qtr. Of 2015, Commercial came in at 940,000 (161% increase) and residential at 7000 (1/2% increase) which is an all-inclusive 43% increase. There were 5 final plats and 100 buildable lots. (1) Discussion also included a suggestion to get rid of the sand and grease traps because they are not working except for a few applications. (2) Cost increases are causing industry nervousness, (3) Solutions should be specific to the region of the county Ada County: It was very nice to have the Ada County Commissioner Rick Yzaguirre in the room and he made a few positive comments. Boise City: Reports it is down from December but did have 22 single family and 2 duplexes. Fees will be discussed at the February 10th public hearing. All permits now fall under the new codes. Permit use has dropped. The erosion control regulations are in effect. Meridian Building Department: The new codes are done. They had 48 single family, 1 commercial building, 21 Tenant Improvements, 630 miscellaneous. Brent Bjornson is Meridian’s new Building Official. Eagle: Had 37 single family, 6 tenant improvements. Manual J’s are being submitted with every plan. Electrical inspection has also started with no negatives. The new code adopting will be in about 2 – 3 weeks. The IBCA Winter Board and Jerry Petersen’s presentation on Wednesday was announced and all invited. Cold weather concrete requirement – All cities were the same: if they shoot the ground and it is 35 degrees it must be covered. There is a 2 - 3% margin of error. Contractor • 8 You can use your own temp gun to shoot the ground and they will consider it. The Builder Developer Committee meets on the 2nd Tuesday (3p.m.) of each month in the BCA Conference Room. Don’t forget to put this meeting on your list to attend!!! A More Robust Year for Housing in 2015 A strengthening labor market, low interest rates, improving mortgage availability and growing pent-up demand will help to significantly boost single-family housing production in the year ahead and move the housing recovery to higher ground, according to economists speaking at the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas today. With economic growth near 4% for the last half of 2014 and employment gains averaging more than 250,000 per month last year, NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe said these are the primary factors that have helped consumer confidence jump back to prerecession levels. “The signs point to a more robust year for housing,” Crowe said. “Household balance sheets are returning to normal levels, home owners’ equity is increasing and significant pent-up demand is rising. More than 7 million existing home sales were postponed or lost during the downturn; and while some are lost forever, we should see some catch-up.” to 90% of normal by the end of 2016, Crowe said. Examining the recovery on a state level, by the end of 2016, the top 40% of states will be back to near normal production levels, compared to the bottom 20%, which will still be below 75%. Where are All the New Households? David Berson, chief economist at Nationwide Insurance, said the number of new household formations was far fewer in the current economic expansion than in previous recoveries. “Give the job growth we’ve seen in 2014, there should have been better household formations,” he said, adding that the slower pace may be because “the real acceleration in job growth has occurred just recently – in the last six months.” As the economy and job growth continue to strengthen in 2015, Berson said this will be a “significant CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 The Forecast NAHB is projecting 993,000 total housing starts in 2014, up 6.7% from last year’s total of 930,000 units. Single-family production is expected to rise 26% in 2015 to 804,000 units. “While a good beginning, this is still well below a normal level of 1.3 to 1.4 million single-family starts,” Crowe said. On the multifamily front, NAHB is anticipating 358,000 starts in 2015, up 2% from 352,000 last year. The sale of new single-family homes is expected to hit 564,000 this year, a 29.3% increase above last year’s 436,000 in sales. Meanwhile, residential remodeling activity is expected to register a 3% gain this year over 2014. The ongoing housing recovery will see single-family starts steadily climb from 49% of normal production at the end of the third quarter of 2014 all the way up BUILDERS, DEVELOPERS Get tthe he informat information ion you need faster and before. easier tthan han ever befor e. Find and research research lots for building building r Access pre-plats, pre-plats, plats, parcel parcel rreports, eports, building permits, comp plans and more more building r View View parcels parcels and data with with Google Earth Earth mapping service integrat integration ion r Start your FREE trial now at www.landpr www www.landproDATA.com .landproDA oDAT TA.com or call (208) 939-1956 for a demo! (208) (208) 939-1956 939-1956 | [email protected] nfo@landproDATA .com © 2012 Google Inc. All rights rreserved. eserved. Google Earth™ mapping service is a trademark of Google Inc. landproDATA.com landpr oDAT oDA TA.com is a service of landproDATA, landproDA oDAT TA, Inc. Contractor • 9 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 factor to encourage people who have doubled up to move out on their own.” Moreover, he noted that the real slowdown in household formations has come from the Millennials, who have suffered disproportionately from stagnant wage growth and student debt. However, he added that this key demographic is getting older and ready to set down roots. “The leading edge are now in their young 30s,” said Berson. “Homeownership desire is much higher for those who are in their 30s than those in their 20s.” A Rising Economy Lifts Housing Freddie Mac Chief Economist Frank Nothaft also foresees a good year for housing. “We’re projecting 3% economic growth in 2015, which would only be the second year in the last decade that we’ve seen growth at that level,” said Nothaft. “A stronger economy supports a rise in household formation and home buying.” housing starts will rise about 15% in 2015, and that home sales will be up 4%, which would be the best year for home sales since 2007. He added that nationwide home prices this year should increase about 3.5% to 4% above last year’s level. With 30-year mortgages currently running at about 3.75%, Nothaft called them “dirt cheap” and said he expects rates to rise this year but remain at affordable levels. “If we see economic growth running at 3% at an annualized, rate, the Federal Reserve should begin to push up short-term interest rates by the second half of 2015,” said Nothaft. “We see mortgage rates going up to 4.5% on the high side at the end of this year, going from dirt cheap to cheap. Overall, affordability for buyers in most markets will be well maintained in the context of strong job and income growth.” Article courtesy of NAHB Now. Not quite as bullish as NAHB, Nothaft expects that Builders Helping Builders: Net-Zero Homes Builders Helping Builders is an interactive blog post that allows members to tap into the vast knowledge and experience of the entire Federation in one convenient location. Each week, a new question—submitted by an NAHB member—will be featured in the Monday Morning Briefing and here on the blog. Here’s this week’s question: I got a chance to see the New American Home during IBS and am curious about net-zero homes and the demand for them. Any thoughts? To submit an answer or ask a question, post in the comments below or email [email protected]. Contractor • 10 BCASWI MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT TO 2015 SHOW EXHIBITORS - CALL THE BCA TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE DISCOUNT. To register for the Home & Garden show - see page 14 for the registration form. 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Give us a call, we’l take 25 25% % off your first event!* Contractor • 11 SPACE APPLICATION SPACE APPLICATION SPACE APPLICATION SPACE APPLICATION SPACE APPLICATION Company Name Contact Name Address Telephone FOR SPECTRA OFFICE USE Date: Ref: Show # Key Add State Idaho State Tax ID # Zip (Idaho Tax Code, Title 63-362OC) E-Mail Address Cell Phone Your Spectra representative is: David Beale Fax (208) 939-6426, ext. 29 [email protected] Website Address Space Request Year Dates State Products or services to be displayed: Spectra Use Discount Space Option 1 *Electrical *Passes Space Option 2 Facility City Space Price Size of Space Show Title Deposit Assigned: Special: City Contract *Rentals/Other Credit Card # Exp. Date & Security Code Billing address is different than shown above *Forms for pricing can be found HERE MSD % SCD % Rentals/Other Total Deposit X Authorized Signature* P.O. Box 333 Eagle ID 83616 Accepted, Spectra Productions FAX: (208) 939-6437 spectraproductions.com Date Date * The person signing this application, hereby requests Spectra to reserve booth space for use in the show listed above. It is understood that the “SHOW TERMS AND CONDITIONS” stated below, and the information contained within the Event Guide are the conditions which are accepted and agreed to. A 50% deposit is required, which shall be sent with this application. There are other charges that may be incurred, and signer agrees to pay all balances no later than thirty (30) days prior to the show date. This application is not valid until signed by an authorized representative of Spectra and is subject to cancellation, for any reason, as Spectra management reserves the right to reject any application. All displays are subject to final approval by Spectra. SHOW TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPACE – The space contracted for is solely for the use of the exhibitor whose name appears above, and it is agreed that the exhibitor will not sublet or assign any portion of the same without the written consent of Spectra. No signs, brochures, handouts, printed material of any type may be exhibited in this space advertising any other business other than the one listed above. In the event the exhibitor fails to occupy their space by having their exhibit completed and in place two hours prior to the opening of the show, exhibitor forfeits their rights to the space and upon demand will pay any balance owed to Spectra. It is understood that Spectra will make an effort to assign the exhibitor the particular space requested, but Spectra has the right to make the final assignment at their own discretion and to alter the location if and as necessary, in order to create a more effective exposition. CANCELLATION POLICY – If exhibitor desires to cancel this contract at least 60 days prior to the show, any deposit minus a $100 cancellation fee, will be refunded. If exhibitor desired to cancel this contract after 60 days prior to the show, but before 30 days prior to the show, exhibitor will be liable for 50% of the contract amount. If exhibitor cancels this contract within 30 days before an event, the full amount of the contract will be due and exhibitor agrees to pay the same to Spectra, unless the show is sold out, in which case deposit money will be refunded to the exhibitor, post event. LIABILITIES – The exhibitor is entirely responsible for the space leased. Exhibitor shall not injure, mar, or deface the premise. Exhibitor shall not drive any nails, hooks, tacks, screws, etc. in any part of the facility, nor attach any portion of exhibitor’s display to the decorator’s equipment for the purposes of supporting exhibitor’s display. Furthermore, exhibitors shall not attach to the wall any advertisements, signs, etc. by the use of scotch tape or any other adhesive type materials on painted surfaces. Automobiles, trucks, or similar vehicles shall have a protective material under them and shall be allowed according to local fire department permitting requirements. The exhibitor agrees to reimburse Spectra and/or decorator for damage or loss of the premises or equipment to either by actions of the exhibitor. RESTRICTIONS – Spectra reserves the right to restrict or remove exhibits without refund if they have been falsely entered or may deemed by Spectra unsuitable or objectionable. This restriction applies, but is not limited to, noise*, PA systems*, persons, animals, conduct, printed matter, or anything of the character that might be objectionable to the Spectra. Furthermore, Spectra reserves the right to select applications for approval based upon several criteria: product balance; uniqueness of product; entry date. *Please refer to event forms: Sound/Ampliphication. INSURANCE AND LIABILITY – Spectra shall not be responsible for loss or damage incurred by the exhibitor by any cause whatsoever. Small and valuable exhibit material should be packed away each night. The exhibitor must obtain their own theft insurance if it is desired. The exhibitor agrees to protect and save, harmless Spectra, against any and all claims for loss, injury, or damage to persons or property arising from the activities of the exhibitor, his agents, employees or guests, defend Spectra against any and all such claims, and to reimburse and indemnify Spectra for any loss, damage, expense, or payment suffered thereby. Exhibitor’s proof of Bodily Injury and General Liability insurance shall be made available upon request, and signer agrees that said insurance shall be in force during the event according to normal business practices, standards, and amounts outlined in the Event Guide. WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE - Signer agrees that Workers Compensation Insurance shall be in force during the event, meeting the statutory requirements of the State of Idaho. RIGHTS OF THE MANAGEMENT – Spectra shall not be liable for any damages or other expenses that are incurred by the exhibitor in any event that the show is delayed, interrupted, or not held as scheduled. For any reason whatsoever and if for any reason beyond the control of Spectra the show is not held, Spectra may retain so much of the money paid by the exhibitor as is necessary to pay expenses already incurred by Spectra. AISLES – Aisles, passageways, and overhead spaces remain strictly in the control of Spectra, and no signs, decorations, banners, advertising materials, will be permitted in them except by special written permission. Furthermore, exhibitor shall not distribute any materials in any parking areas. All exhibits and personnel must remain in their own confines of their booth spaces and no exhibitor will be allowed to erect signs or display products in such a manner as to obstruct the view or disadvantageously affect the display of any other exhibitor as outlined in the Event Guide. LICENSES – Any and all licenses, inspections or permits, required by law (city, county, state, or federal) in the installation or operation of exhibitor’s display shall be the sole responsibility the exhibitor. Procurement of any of these items shall be obtained by the exhibitor at their own expense prior to the opening of the event. Proof of same shall be made available upon request of Spectra. ELECTRICITY – Due to the diversity of products and the variety of electrical requirements, power may not be provided as part of your booth. Please refer to the Event Guide for electrical needs. RUNNING OF ENGINES – Oil, gas, or diesel engines may be operated only with the consent of Spectra and must conform to city ordinances and regulations of the local fire marshal. FIRE – All exhibits must comply with local fire marshal regulations. For any information regarding this portion of the contract, contact the local fire marshal's office. FOOD SALES – Exhibitor sales, samples, or gifts of food and beverages may be made only by written permission of Spectra. Please refer to Event Forms: Fair Food Sampling/Sales. MUSIC – Exhibitor warrants and guarantees to Spectra that all ASCAP and/or BMI fees are paid for any copyrighted music or similar materials utilized in conjunction with their exhibitor space. Exhibitor agrees to save and hold harmless Spectra from any and all disputes involving payment or non-payment of the aforementioned fees. Exhibitor agrees to defend and pay all costs incurred out of any action filed by ASCAP and/or BMI or any other party for collection or fees due. LOTTERIES – Exhibitors shall not engage in any raffle, chance drawing, lottery, etc. unless and until Spectra has given its specific written approval of said activity. MERCHANDISE REMOVAL – No exhibit or any portion of an exhibit may be removed until after the closing hour of the last day of the show. Upon the close of an event all exhibitors shall be responsible for the removal of the entirety of their display. All merchandise and display material must be removed from the building by the times given in the official Event Guide. LITIGATION – If a suit or action is filed regarding this contract, the exhibitor promises to pay Spectra costs and reasonable attorney fees in such a manner as set by the court. TERMS & CONDITIONS – This contract and the information contained in the Event Guide are the terms and conditions agreed on by the parties hereto and no other agreement, oral or otherwise regarding the subject matter of this contract, unless agreed to in writing by both parties, shall be deemed to exist or to bind any of the parties hereto. The parties understand and agree that exhibitor is an independent entity and is not an employee, agent, representative, joint venturer, business partner, or any other like entity, with Spectra. The parties understand and agree that the act of each party hereto is the individual act of that party. Contractor • 12 SPACE APPLICATION SPACE APPLICATION SPACE APPLICATION SPACE APPLICATION SPACE APPLICATION SPECTRA PRODUCTIONS EVENT APPLICATION BCASWI March General Membership Meeting Presented by the BCASWI Sales & Marketing Council 25 Parade of Homes Marketing and Sales Tips For Immediate Profit Guest Speaker: S. Robert August BA, MIM, NAHB Life Director, MIRM Fellow, MCSP, CSP, CAASH x x x Have you ever wondered how to effectively prepare your Parade of Homes Entry? Have you ever wondered why some builders sell their Parade of Homes entry prior to the grand opening? Have you ever wondered how some builders write pre-sale agreements during and after the Parade of Homes? zŽƵ͛ůůůĞĂƌŶ͞ůĞver, Innovative Results-Proven Parade of Homes Marketing and Sales Techniques to Overcome Your Shortcomings and Fears While Creating More Leads, Sales, Closings and Profits! Thursday, March 19th 11:30 -1:00 pm Luncheon The Courtyard Marriott on Overland Rd. $15.00 per person, RSVP required in advance! Sponsored by: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please fill out the bottom portion with payment information to: Fax 377-3553 or email: [email protected]. Call the BCSAWI office at 377-3550 for more information. 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