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Welcome everyone. As I write my February article in mid-January, it feels like spring outside. Well look out, in Southern Indiana, that won’t last long!

In my article today I would like to say a little about Building Green. This wave of interest is catching-on like mad, and is spreading across the entire country. Cities and states are working with private enterprises toward more environmentally sensitive solutions.

In Evansvi l le , Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel has requested SIBA to identify ways in which local Builders are “Building Green”. I think my message about Green

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2008 OFFiCers

PresidentJohn Elpers, John Elpers Homes

Vice PresidentRick Oakley, Creative Interiors/Re-Bath

treasurerJim Thomas, Bank of Evansville

secretaryJohn Graupner, Lowe's Home Centers

immediate Past PresidentJeff Happe, Happe & Sons Construction

executive directorBill Pedtke

stAte direCtOrsBill Badger, Sr.John ElpersJeff HappeBill KattmannMike Martyn

2008 COMMittee CHAirsMeMBersHiPMike Zehner, Zehner Development

siBA reMOdeLersMike Freeman, MCF Construction

PArAdeRick Oakley, Creative Interiors/Re-BathKevin O'Donohue, Lensing Building Specialties

gOLF OUtingsDanny Davis, Davis Homes

LegAL AdVisOrShannon Frank, McCray Lavallo Frank & Klingler

COdesRon Dauby, Dauby Construction, Inc.

POLitiCAL ACtiOnCarl Shepherd, Shepherd Construction

sCHOLArsHiPBill Kattmann, Kattmann Construction, Inc.

QABsMike Zehner, Zehner Development

BOArd OF direCtOrsBUiLdersShane ClementsChip DormeierGreg KuhlmanDennis MessingerTim Scheu Daniel TemmeMike Zehner

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AssOCiAtesWade JenkinsTom McDanielSean MillerKevin O'DonohueTed Ubelhor

reMOdeLersMike FreemanNina Lance

siBA stAFFexeCUtiVe direCtOrBill Pedtke E-mail: [email protected]

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Perspective

byBill Pedtke

neW COde, seMinAr COMing – MArCH 20

Building homes is tough enough. Lately, selling can be even tougher.

Half of a contractor’s day is filled with giving the consumers something better than your competitor. But raising roofs has cost. So it makes sense that the other half of your day is filled with keeping your costs in line with those same competitors. An amazing balance!

But there’s something you should keep in the front of your mind – the building code. The most important thing I wish I could convey to builders and subcontractors is this: “Code = Law”.

Watch your peers. You can tell the ones WITHOUT vision. They are the ones who focus on getting past their inspections at any cost. They want to slide by, and they’d rather argue with an inspector than make a correction on a building site. Don’t worry much about these guys. They won’t be around long.

Builders WITH vision place “code compliance” at the top of their list – inspection, or no inspection. These builders are in the industry for the long-haul. Here’s why.

Some time ago, Indiana had no law addressing the liabilities of a home builder. The Builders Association got passed a state law that created a statute of limitations at 10 years. Prior to this law, a builder was theoretically “on-the-hook” forever. Can you imagine being held responsible for fixing concrete steps that are 23 years old?

But in the event of a code violation, there could be no time limit on the builder’s liability. Inspections – or no inspection.

So I hope you can see how important it is to have true code compliance. And how terribly minor inspections are in the big picture of your liability for the home

you build and sell to the consumer. And that inspections are actually another set of eyes assuring your compliance. Builders with vision can appreciate the reduction of liability if a building inspector catches a correction to make. Builders with no vision don’t concern themselves with anything described as “long-term”.

In Indiana, state government determines the building code. The state law states that local government assures code compliance. Not all government officials grasp their role. And not all counties conduct inspections, much less have a building department.

For the most part, the upcoming building code has been determined and is expected to be signed into law sometime this spring. Your Builders Association was a major player in determining changes that were made, and most of the changes are to the benefit of the builder- and ultimately the affordability of the consumer.

The building code already in place is the IRC 2003, with Indiana Amendments.

With the amount of saturation of code books in the hands of its users, it was decided the new code will remain the same model, but with updated amendments to it.

If you’re a professional contractor, then you need to own a code book. Along with the IRC 2003, you need to have the set of Indiana Amendments, which consist of updated changes to the IRC 2003 that are most appropriate for our state.

SIBA is offering a Code Seminar on March 20, 2008 at the Holiday Inn to cover the most prominent changes. Attendees will review the changes that are expected to most affect how they build homes.

The hours for the seminar will be 8:30 – 11:30 am and from 12:30 – 3:30 pm. Lunch will be provided between sessions. Contractors can pick-up a total of six credit hours for their Vanderburgh License by attending the March 20 seminar.

Knowing the building code can keep you from doings things twice. When you think about it, if raising a roof has a cost, then raising it twice must be a bigger cost.

LeHMAn LAUds neW sYsteM, MAYOr WeinZAPFeL

In his January presentation, Building Commissioner Roger Lehman included plenty of praise and accolades for Mayor Weinzapfel for being so progressive in the implementation of the new web-based system that already has enabled inspectors to work more efficiently in the field.

The same system now allows viewers to check on permitted projects, and get updates on inspections and comments from the Building Department.

Inspectors can input their inspection findings without travelling back to the office, and builders can get the status of inspections almost immediately. The system also allows inspectors to post comments for the project, if needed, which the builder can also get. The system has sped-up the process from requesting inspections, to arranging the next subcontractor – by days, according to some.

L e h m a n c o n v e y e d t h a t p a s t administrations have done little to improve the building department as long as they heard

no problems. By contrast, Lehman pointed out that Mayor Weinzapfel has aggressively pursued this system, in plans to make the department more efficient and provide a more timely service for contractors. Weinzapfel was also said to want to see the new system finalized to maximize the benefit to the end-users.

It is anticipated that the new system will enable builders to order their permits, paying by credit card, soon. This would be similar to paying your favorite utility via its website, and could someday save trips to the Civic Center. Roger also candidly said the #1 task he wants the new system to complete is the Certificate of Occupancy.

A few extra notes from Roger Lehman’s presentation, which will likely appear in his “annual” letter sent to all licensed contractors:

Low-Voltage License – It’s being 1) considered to create a separate license for those who install low-voltage

See LeHMAn, page 16


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Secretary/Treasurer: Keith Scheessele

rOsterreMOdeLersBosma Construction, Inc.Comfort HomesCore Contractors, Inc.Creative Interiors/Re-BathD&M Construction, Inc.Dunn Building & Consulting, LLCFest Construction, Inc.Happe & Sons ConstructionHead's Construction, Inc.Heidorn Construction, Inc.Homes by John Peninger, Inc.Koch Construction, Inc.MCF ConstructionNurrenbern ConstructionPopham Construction Co.Sandy Smith Builder, Inc.Scheessele & Sons ConstructionShepherd Construction, Inc.Ken Stevens ConstructionDaniel E. Temme Architect P.C.Tri-State Restoration ContractorsZehner Development Corp.

AssOCiAte MeMBersAllied Building ProductsAll-Weather Products, Inc.Aluma-Kraft SalesAmerican WholesalersAMP ElectricArvin Sign ServicesBenthall Bros IncCarpet Discount CenterChampion WindowsCrawford Door & DockDiversified Mech & Plmb ServicesE.L. Walters A/C & Heating Inc.Evansville WinnelsonFifth Third BankGabe Mehringer PlumbingMichael Gourley & Sons Concrete Graber Insealators, Inc.ICI Paints, Inc.Indiana Wholesalers Inc.Insulpro, Inc.K-I Lumber & Building MaterialsKight Lumber Co., Inc.King's Great Buys PlusKitchen InteriorsKitchen Traditions, LLCLance Cabinet ShopLensing Building SpecialtiesLouisville Tile Distrs. Inc.Martin Brothers & Co., Inc. Old National BankOverhead Door Co. of EvansvillePella Windows & DoorsPPG / Porter PaintsScholz Drywall & Interiors, Inc.Sherwin WilliamsSun Windows, Inc.Swat Pest & Lawn ManagementBob Tenbarge Home ImprovementWindows of Evansville

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HOt trend — COOL green: HOMe PerFOrMAnCe reMOdeLing

by Patricia Plympton, Navigant Consulting (a reprint from NAHBR ReNEWS)

More and more home owners today are interested in remodeling green. In fact, a recent survey by NAHB found that 46% of consumers expecting to spend $10,000 or more remodeling their home in the upcoming year are eager to incorporate green products. The problem is that many home owners just don’t know where to start.

As a remodeler, taking a whole-house approach to comfort and energy efficiency improvements through “home performance remodeling” is a great way to capitalize on this important new trend and help home owners start going green.

Home Performance remodelers use diagnostic equipment to assess a home’s energy performance and offer home owners a prioritized list of improvements that work together to improve comfort, lower utility bills, and help protect the environment. Improvements typically include sealing air leaks and ducts, adding insulation, improving heating and cooling systems, upgrading lighting, and switching to energy-efficient appliances, where applicable.

Home performance remodelers report higher profit margins on their jobs and an increase in customer satisfaction. Comfort problems that have plagued homeowners for years (i.e. too cold or too hot rooms, drafts, indoor air quality) can be solved with the diagnostics and improvements offered by home performance remodeling.

In select areas, local sponsors offer Home Performance with ENERGY STAR, a whole-house home improvement program from the U.S. Department of Energy and EPA (see www.energystar.gov/homeperformance for available locations).

Many of these local sponsors offer contractors financing assistance for training and diagnostic equipment, as

well as special financial incentives to homeowners for making improvements. Home Performance with ENERGY STAR also provides participating contractors with marketing materials, case studies, and other resources.

For more information, visi t the ENERGY STAR booth W3659 at the 2008 International Builders' Show in Orlando. To learn about more opportunities with home performance remodeling, contact Patricia Plympton at ENERGY STAR, 202-481-7397.


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PARADE INFORMATION

2008 PArAde COMMitteeCO-CHAirs:

Rick Oakley, Creative Interiors/Re-Bath & Kevin O’Donohue, Lensing Bldg. Specialties

AWArds BAnQUet HAs neW

LOCAtiOnThe Parade Committee is already

working to make 2008 the best Parade ever!

The first big change this year is the new Parade Banquet location. The 2008 Parade Awards Banquet will be held on Tuesday, June 10th at The Centre in downtown Evansville. We have OUTGROWN the previous space! The evening will be filled with good food, good fellowship, lots of awards and, of course, a first class comedian! And this year…..lots of space. The MUST SEE EVENT of the year will be on the first floor in Exhibit Hall A! The 19,000 square foot space will allow plenty of seating and enough room for a separate social hour area. Abundant room to mingle and catch up with your favorite contractor!

Also new this year, 2 tickets are included with each builder’s first-home Parade Entry fee. Tickets will be mailed to each Parade Builder in May. If those tickets are not needed by your company, they can be returned (no later than May 23) for a full refund of $60 per ticket.

AssOCiAtes:Ann Marie Dougan, VectrenMark Hansen, K-I Lumber & Bldg MtrlsWade Jenkins, Old National BankRic Grant, American Wholesalers, Inc.Jim Thomas, Bank of EvansvilleTraci Woodruff, Fifth Third Bank

PArAde BOOk AdVertisers!

The 2008 Parade Book will again be a 10”x12” tab insert in the Evansville Courier and Press. Prices are the same as last year – NO increase! And new this year! The Parade Committee is offering a 50% discount on 1/6 page ads for first-time advertisers. Call the SIBA office for details.

neW PArAde sPOnsOrsHiP

PACkAge!The Parade Sponsorship packages are

designed to provide great opportunities to participate in the Parade of Homes and save real dollars! Already, packages are being purchased by companies who typically advertise in the Book and attend the Awards Banquet. Check out the Parade Sponsorship Packages on the next page to determine which is best for you.

Also new this year! New Driveway Sponsor packages are available for the 2008 Parade of Homes. Driveway packages include display space in three Parade Driveways and an ad in the Parade Book. Parade Builders are encouraged to participate and will receive a $100 rebate for volunteering. Call the SIBA office for more information.

BUiLders:Shane Clements, Eagle Const. & Dev.Danny Davis, Davis HomesChip Dormeier, Jagoe HomesPhil Kost, Phil Kost ConstructionBrian Stevens, Brian Stevens HomesMike Zehner, Zehner Development Corp.

Did you know...Nearly 80,000 copies of the annual

Parade Book will be printed this year. More than 65,000 are inserted in the Evansville Courier & Press on Friday, June 6. Thousands of people attend the Parade of Homes each year and the FIRST thing they look for is the PARADE BOOK!

Ad rates are as affordable as ever! Full color in every ad. Production assistance at no extra charge! Great exposure! Buy your ad today...Deliver the ad by April 1...Don't pay until June 2008!

BUiLders!It's not too late to enter this year's Parade

of Homes! While the official Parade Entry deadline has come and gone (Jan 25), SIBA builders can still get their homes entered in the 2008 Parade of Homes by completing and returning a Builders Agreement by Friday, February 8th. The Late Entry Deadline does carry an additional $500 late entry fee, but also includes all of the same great exposure and marketing opportunities as the original deadline. Don't miss your chance to enter your company in this life-sized marketing brochure promoting only the best in the building industry!

PArAde BUiLders

Remember, the February 8th Membership Meeting marks the first of four Attendance Rebate Parade meetings. Reservations are required. Call 479-6026 and remember to sign in at the back table.

February 15th is the deadline to submit all remaining requirements for Parade entries. If you have not submitted a front elevation, 50-word description and/or proof of liability insurance for each of your Parade entries, please fax them to 479-6340 or email [email protected] by February 15th.


PARADE INFORMATIONPlatinum SPOnSOR (Limit ONE)Includes: :07-second tag in television Parade ads :05-second tag in radio Parade ads Logo on Parade Map in all print and WEB versions Full Page, Full color ad in Parade Book Banner ad on Home Page of 2008ParadeofHomes.com Logo on Newspaper Ads Logo on the Parade Book cover Logo on SIBA Parade Website Five minute podium time at Banquet Sign at the Parade Banquet Picture with Banquet Entertainment for Action News Reserved table (8 tickets) at Banquet Logo in Parade Book Ad Full Page in Parade Edition of Action News

PRICE: $7,580 (Value: $20,730)

GOld SPOnSOR (Limit 8 - 10)) Includes: Category Sponsor (annouce winners) at Parade Banquet 2/3 Page, Full Color ad in Parade Book Logo on the Parade Book cover Logo on SIBA Parade Website Sign at Parade Banquet Reserved table (8 tickets) at Banquet Logo on the Banquet Tickets Logo in Parade Book Ad

Full Page in Parade Edition of Action News

PRICE: $3,160 (Value: $5,480)

aWaRdS SPOnSOR (Limit ONE)Includes: Photo Opportunity with Parade Winners 2/3 Page, Full Color ad in Parade Book Logo on the Parade Book cover Sign at the Parade Banquet Logo on SIBA Parade Website Reserved table (8 tickets) at Banquet Logo in Parade Book Ad Full Page in Parade Edition of Action News

PRICE: $2,910 (Value: $5,110)

SilVER SPOnSOR (Limit 25)Includes: 2/3 Page, w/ Full Color in Parade Book Logo on SIBA Parade Website 4 Complimentary Tickets to the Banquet Listed on Group Sign at Parade Banquet Logo in Parade Book Ad Listed in the Parade Edition of Action News

PRICE: $1,370 (Value: $2,420)

BROnZE SPOnSOR (Limit 25)Includes: 1/3 Page, w/ Full Color in Parade Book Logo on SIBA Parade Website 4 Complimentary Tickets to the Banquet Listed on Group Sign at Parade Banquet Logo in Parade Book Ad Listed in the Parade Edition of Action News

PRICE: $1,040 (Value: $2,045)

dRiVEWaY SPOnSOR (Limited)Includes:

Display space in the driveways of 3 Parade Houses 1/3 Page, w/ Full Color in Parade BookLogo on SIBA Parade Website Logo in Parade Edition of Action News Logo in “Sponsors” ad in Parade BookEmblem on all printed maps (Courier, Web, print ads) Emblem with the elevation in the Parade Book listing

PRICE: $1,500 (Value: $4,105)

ad RatES MEMBER NON-MEMBERFull Page $1610 $19352/3 Page $1180 $14151/2 Page $970 $11651/3 Page $805 $9651/6 Page $485 $580

ad SPECSFull Page 9” wide x 10.35” tall2/3 Page 9” wide x 6.9” tall1/2 (vertical) 4.5” wide x 10.35” tall1/2 (horizontal) 9” wide x 5.175” tall1/3 Page 9 “ wide x 3.45” tall1/6 Page 4.5” wide x 3.45” tall

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WELCOME NEW MEMBER

2007 MeMBersHiP tOtALsAs of: 12/31/06 12/31/07 Builders 126 138Associates 257 368Total 383 506 Y-T-D Net Growth: 32.1% Annualized Retention: 84.3%

Total jobs represented: 19,315!

LAst CHAnCe tO reneW

As of 1/18/08, these members have not renewed their Membership Dues and will

lapse at the end of this month. If you see them, offer a friendly reminder of the benefits

of being a SIBA member.

Up For Renewal...

These members are up for renewal in February. If you see them, offer a

friendly reminder to renew!

nextMembership Meeting:

FeBrUArY 12@ Holiday inn, Airport

(US 41 & Lynch Rd.)

5:30 p.m.$20 with reservation:reservations required

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Light Concepts & k-i Lumber & Bldg Matls

divine Custom Homes, LLCLaShone Owens3420 Cobblefield DriveEvansville, IN 47711Phone: 812-401-9469Fax: 812-401-9479email: [email protected]: Jim Muth

steve robertson Homes, LLCSteve Robertson1855 Olde Mill CourtNewburgh, IN 47630Phone: 812-453-9587email: [email protected]: Ted Ubelhor

Custom Blind & Shade Co.Dal Tile

First Federal Savings BankGutter Helmet of Evansville

Guttertech, Inc.H. A. Lewis Htg, Clg & Plbg, Inc.

House HunterIlluminating ExpressionsInsbrook Development

Integrated Building Products, Inc.Landscapes by Dallas Foster

Legacy HomesMartin Brothers & Co. Inc.

Martyn Custom HomesNew Master EERWA Dev.

Nord Enterprises, Inc.North American Green

Paradise Home Design LLCPVC Plastics Co., Inc.

Regions BankSchindler Htg. & A/C, Inc.

Smith & Briscoe, LLCSpears and Norman HomesSpring Valley/TD&T LLC

The Home Plan Co.UBuildIt

A-1 Seibert CleanersAllied Waste Services of Evansville

B-Dry Systems of SW IndianaSTA-DRY Waterproofing

Weyerhaeuser

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OPen tO ALLApplications and guidelines for the

SIBA scholarships will be available at the February membership meeting and/or are available at the SIBA office. Applications can also be acquired at www.SIBAonline.org under NEWSFLASHES. The deadline for returning the application and all letters of recommendation to the SIBA office is March 31, 2008. The scholarship awards are open to all students seeking higher education, regardless of the involvement in the construction industry. Call the SIBA office for more details – 479-6026.

direCtOrYUPdAtes

The following are corrections, changes and updates to the 2008 Membership Directory and Reference Handbook. Please make the appropriate changes to your directory to keep it up-to-date. (Changes below are underlined for your convenience.)

Creative interiors/re-BathVice President: Rick OakleyCorrect email: [email protected]

Pg. 2

Farm Credit servicesPrimary Contact: Brandon Jackson

Pg. 84

Lensing Building specialtiesPrimary Contact: Kevin O'DonohueCorrect email: [email protected]

Pg. 105


Blue Spikes must recruit two spikes per year until they reach Life Spike status (25 Spikes) in

order to remain in the NAHB Spike Club.

dennis Messinger 24Messinger Construction, Inc.Jennifer Mitchell 22Windows of EvansvilleBruce Miller 18Barrington Developmentshane Clements 17Eagle Const & DevelopmentJon newcomb 16FC Tucker Emge RealtorsMark Hansen 15K-I Lumber and Building Materialssteve Fest 13Murphy Homes, Inc.Chris scholz 9Scholz Drywall & Interiors, Inc.John graupner 8Lowe's Home Centers sean Miller 8Benthall Bros.Bill rushing 7K-I Lumber and Bldg Materialsreenie Brown 6Carpet Discount CenterJohn elpers 6John Elpers HomesMike Freeman 6MCF ConstructionBill kattmann 6Kattmann ConstructionCathy Mcgillem 6Kight Home CenterChuck Murphy 6Murphy Homes, Inc.

rOYAL sPikes(150-249)

red sPikes(100-149)

green sPikes(50-99)

LiFe sPikes(25-49)

BLUe sPikes(6-24)

siBA spike Club Members

tommy thompson 329Thompson Homes, Inc.Bob Hatfield 277Custom Homes by Bob HatfieldMike talbert 255Homes by the Talbert Group

sandy smith Jones 146Sandy Smith Builder, Inc.C. Frank scholz 139Scholz Drywall & Interiors, Inc.trent Hunt 136Logan Lavelle Hunt Ins. AgencyJeff Hatfield 128Core ContractorsBrad sterchi 126 Sterchi Homes Corporationglenn nurrenbern 121Nurrenbern Constructiondamien scheessele 112Scheessele & Sons ConstructionLarry koch, CGB 109Koch Construction, Inc.W.C. "Bud" Bussing 108 Bussing Construction

sUPer sPikes(250-499)

Carl shepherd 242Shepherd Construction, Inc.ron dauby 209Dauby Constructionscott Jagoe 204Jagoe Homes, Inc.steve Heidorn, CGR CGB CAPS 196Heidorn Construction, Inc.Alan Bosma, CGB CGR 165Bosma Construction, Inc.ron Mcgillem 155 R.A. McGillem Custom Homesdan Buck 153Dan Buck Homes

(as of 12/31/08)

Bill Badger, sr. 101Badger Construction, Inc.

Mike Martyn 97Martyn Custom HomesBrad killebrew 93Killebrew Brick, Inc.Al Bauer, Jr. 87Bauer Homesdanny davis 75 Davis Homesdick Zirkle 68 Benthall Brothers, Inc.John Peninger, CGB GMB CAPS 67 Homes by John Peningerdarrell spears 64 Spears & Norman HomesBill Jagoe 55Jagoe Homes, Inc.Jim Arvin 53Arvin Sign ServicesJeff Happe 52Happe & Sons ConstructionJim Muth 52Complete Lumber, Inc.rick Oakley, CGR CAPS 51Creative Interiors/ReBath

Walt VanZilen 49 Selective Homes by Chad & DadHerb schumacher 46Schumacher Custom HomesJill Hayden 45Baywood HomesMike Zehner, CGB GMB 43Zehner Development CorporationMike Frank 42Insulpro, Inc.Bert Warner 34Windows of EvansvilleChris Combs 32Combs Landscape & Nursery

robbie sears 32VECTRENrick schapker 30Pella Windows & Doorsted Ubelhor 29Fifth Third BankBrent Holweger 27Holweger Development & Construction


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Building is : “Build it, They will come”.For those of you that have not had time

to attend any of our local meetings lately, Green Building is here to stay. Armed with information from magazines and websites based on Green Building, today’s consumers are very knowledgeable on the subject.

It seems that every time I sit down to meet a new customer there is a new procedure, or product, on that subject.

What I’m learning is that Green Building has different connotations with it. Different people visualize different things when they hear "Green Building". These ideas range from little ideas, to massive evolutionary concepts. While they might all be great ideas for building a new home, unfortunately the price tags on these ideas also range from dimes, to thousands of dollars.

I wish we could put all good ideas into every home, but the reality is that we can’t.

Another important fact is there are so many good things that occur to people and communities when more people own their homes.

So it’s important, first to identify some building principles that can make a difference without pricing our customers out of the American Dream – homeownership.

Green Building in my eyes is building the home using a little more planning, using more quality products, and better methods of construction. The intent should be that once the construction is done you have effectively

built a home which will last longer and perform more energy efficiently.

This in turn will save our customers money in the long run. This savings will effectively allow them to spend more money up front to pay for these upgrades. Safety is also a Building Green issue built into today’s homes.

Here are some examples of what I am trying, and these can be easily implemented by other companies:

1) Methods of construction used resulted in less waste, less costs for clean-up, less dumping fees, and less waste into our community’s landfills.

2) Use upgraded hardware, fixtures, faucets, lighting to extend their lifetime and decreased the amount of non-renewable energy used in the daily lifestyle for the typical family.

3) Use more insulation and better quality insulation on foundation walls, in the exterior walls of the living space, and ceiling/roof assemblies.

4) Use upgraded doors and windows in the home. This is an area I see a lot of builders investing money, and rightfully so since these areas are known to be the weakest area of an energy designed wall.

5) The use of hard surface flooring in all of the major traffic areas of the home for longevity of the floor.

6) The use of upgraded kitchen cabinets & counters, to once again add to lifetime of product.

7) Upgraded HVAC. I have personally seen an increase in Geo systems installed over the passed few years. More and more of my customers are wanting the high efficient

2 stage or variable speed units which work very well in Spring and Fall around here for getting the humidity out of the homes and saving on energy.

8) Incorporating into the design of your homes the wider doorways and doors for a possible aging-in-place client.

9) Subdivision designs are also changing with safety in mind. SIBA cooperated with the city/county to put to bed a safety issue that has haunted the developers for years. Signage in our new developments was not happening early enough. SIBA worked out a deal that would allow the developers to put the street signs in up front and, if passed inspection, the city/county would immediately take them over for maintenance. This was a win-win-win scenario for developers, government liability, and mostly for our end-consumers – the homeowners.

And the list goes on.I hope everyone will appreciate all of

the time and additional moneys spent for Building Green. Builders are also battling material supply increases, and the effects higher fuel costs have on construction. Builders have heard the Build Green demand and are responding. And I think from now on, we will need ideas to offset the costs of good ideas, and to make these good ideas more affordable.

The laws of supply and demand are making it tougher each day to be the kind of responsible home builder our community needs. Hopefully, there will be no other demands put on local builders that will affect building costs because the market will not bear it.

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JANuARY MeeTING

2008 SIBA President, John elpers, calls to order the first

meeting of 2008 at the January 8 Membership meeting at Holiday Inn. What a great job he did!

Meeting co-sponsor, eli Benthall, Benthall Bros. thanks members for

their continued business.

Craig Fries, King’s Great Buys Plus, introduces himself as the newest builder sales rep and said King’s

was proud to co-sponsor the January meeting. King’s and Whirlpool also donated a Kitchen-Aid mixer to the

one lucky meeting attendee.

Greg Patterson, Truss Systems Inc, is a long-time supporter of SIBA.

Carl Shepherd makes one last report encouraging members to attend the

Midwest Builders Convention in Indy. Shepherd has served as the Convention

chairman for the past several years.

Guest speaker, Roger Lehman, Evansville/Vanderburgh Building

Commission, updates SIBA on housing starts and the department’s

newest computer system.

Nina Lance, Past Remodelers Chairperson, stands in for 2008 Chair Mike Freeman, and updates SIBA membership on the going-ons

of the SIBA Remodelers.

Kevin O’Donohue, Lensing Building Specialties, always does a great job with the

Parade of Homes report.


JANuARY MeeTING

Builder, Ron McGillem, enjoys social hour with Tom McDaniel, Killebrew

Brick.

Mike Higginbotham (l) and Mark Bates (r), Louisville Tile, share stories with

SIBA builder, Dennis Messinger.

Steve Robertson, SIBA’s newest builder member, took a moment

to introduce himself at the January meeting

President John Elpers (r) congratulates Dave Dubord on winning the monthly

SIBA Build PAC drawing.

David Cordray (l), K-I Lumber, stops to talk to SIBA builder and Past President,

Bill Badger before the meeting.

Scott Rosenburgh (l), Evansville Courier & Press, and builder

Chad VanZilen get some business out of the way during

social hour.

SIBA builder, Brad Sterchi, shares pictures of his newest addition with Reenie Brown,

Carpet Discount Center.

Builders Mike Zehner (l) and John Peninger (r) socialize with Mark Hansen, K-I Lumber

before the meeting.


wiring and equipment in all commercial applications, due to the inclusion of new requirements in the commercial building code. SIBA members are urged to consider this proposal and send any comment they may have to the SIBA office.No Roofing License Needed by 2) Builders. If you have a Residential or Commercial Builder’s License, you need not have a separate license to build the roof for the respective structures. This decision came from a recent meeting of the Construction and Roofing Licensing Board, where it was passed unanimously. UPdAte: since the January presentation, it was reported that the department cannot withstand the financial strain of allowing builders to make their roofing licenses dormant, without increased fee for builders licenses. such an increase would be an ordinance change, so this policy probably won’t be a viable option until license renewal for 2009.

Crack-Down on Unlicensed Contractors. 3) Roger alerted general contractors in attendance that his department has recently found some subcontractors have been subbing the work out to unlicensed workers. Roger said many times the General Contractor is not aware the work is being subbed out to another company. However, the General Contractor can be held responsible for such violations.Roger said there would be meetings 4) in the near future between the

building department and Vectren to sync the system for ordering power service to new residences.The new residential building code 5) is expected to go into effect this spring, so Roger encouraged those in the audience to attend a codes class in the near future to learn of the changes.SIBA thanked Roger Lehman and

inspector David Ballew from the building department for their time and effort in making a good presentation.

LeHMAn, continued from page 4

SIBA’s Bill Pedtke (center)

thanked Evansville Building

Commissioner Roger Lehman

(left) and inspector Dave Ballew for their

informative report at

SIBA’s January membership

meeting.


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Builders and Associates now have another reason to be a SIBA member. Like so many others, it’s a service that can make a difference to your bottom line.

ConstructionJobs.com is a website that is partnering with SIBA’s national affiliate - the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). SIBA members, as part of their membership, automatically belong to the NAHB, and qualify for a 20% membership discount on job posts.

ConstructionJobs.com is the exclusive preferred partner of NAHB, and many

other industry-related organizations. It touts there are over 2,000 new resumes monthly, over 150,000 visitors per month, and includes a continuously updated Candidate Management System.

ConstructionJobs.com is the nation’s #1 job board and resume database for the construction, design/build, and engineering industries. Aimed at reducing efforts and improving employment opportunities, this resource provides a cost-effective solution that makes advertising open positions and locating qualified candidates faster and easier.

‘green BUiLding’ CLAsses, designAtiOn SIBA is partnering with its state

a f f i l i a t e – t h e I n d i a n a B u i l d e r s Association (IBA) – for a three-day program of seminars on Green Building. The dates for the session are March 12-13-14. The trio of courses will consist of one class on Business Management, and two classes on Green Building.

There is a new designation, which requires attendance of all three classes. Attendees are welcome to sign up for individual classes, or for the entire session. Each class is 8 hours, and is scheduled for 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

The price for members to attend is $300 for both “Green Building” classes for members, and $150 for the “Business Management” class. There is an extra $50 cost for non-members.

The course description is as follows:

Learn how green homes provide buyers with lower energy costs and higher value. This course for building professionals discusses strategies for incorporating green-building principles

into homes without driving up the cost of construction. Students will learn how green homes provide buyers lower maintenance, better indoor air quality and better long-term value. Techniques are also discussed for competitively differentiating your home products with

increased indoor environmental quality as well as energy and resource efficiency. This course is approved for CGB, CGA, and GMR designations. (It’s also approved for the CGP designation, but it won’t officially launch until Feb. 2008).


Mark your calendars for these SIBA meetings and events. Members should feel free to call the SIBA office for details on any of the meetings listed on these calendars, or for dates of future events.

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According to a new ordinance that is expected to pass the City Council and County Commissioners, developers will install street and traffic safety signs in new subdivisions. However, the signs would become the city or county’s responsibility for repairs and maintenance immediately after passing installation inspection.

The new ordinance language would require developers to submit a street plan for their subdivision. The developer would be required to provide and install the required signs as the first layer of asphalt or concrete is poured for streets within a subdivision or a section, or within 60 days after a building permit is pulled – whichever is first.

The developer would then call for an inspection, who shall inspect the signs within 30 days. If there are deficiencies, the developer will correct the deficiencies within 30 days. Once the signs have passed inspection, the City or County would be responsible for repairs and maintenance of the signs.

In cases where the developer opts to install decorative signs, the owner shall remain responsible for repairs and replacement as needed.

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In order to communicate more efficiently with members, the SIBA office has begun to email some meeting notices and even monthly newsletters.

The December Action News flyer began the “Cut the Mail” campaign. Several member companies have already responded and are getting emails rather than “snail mail” this month. Several companies have even added additional employees to the email list in order to keep their entire workforce up-to-date with SIBA happenings.

It’s not too late! Call the SIBA office, 479-6026, to request LESS mail on your desk and more “right now” SIBA information in your Inbox!

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recently heard a proposal to raise tap fees for new water services. Builders know all too well that to get a house built, one of the first things to do is to go to the Civic Center and pay the tap fee to get the water service started. But the costs for materials and labor to make the installations have gone up over the years, and the Utility Board successfully bid-out the installation service.

The amount for the new tap fee has not yet been finalized, but is expected soon. One estimate was as high as $1400, which would cover more than the expenses of any of the services provided. It might be appreciated that if water services are charged with individual price structure based on their respective cost. Watch for an announcement soon.

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As the call for energy efficiency in newly built homes gets louder and louder, SIBA members are encouraged to attend an Energy workshop this April 2, 2008. The Energy Workshop will feature Mark Jansen, Energy Efficient Homes Midwest.

SIBA, in working with local building officials, has specially invited Jansen for an “encore performance” of a past visit where attendees learned more about the requirements of the energy code, and how to make upgrades for energy efficiencies pay for themselves.

The seminar will cover:Compliance with the energy 1) requirements in the CodeGreen Building principles2) Qualifying New Homes for 3) Energy Tax Credits

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Evansville473-6400

5717 Old Boonville Hwy.

Henderson827-8410

883 Hwy. 41 South

Factory certiFied dealer

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Fax: 812-479-7966

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Contractors and the Public Welcome!

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Monday-Friday 8-5pm • Saturday 8-12pm

1-800-323-8345PerrY CULBersOn

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improvement items.......since 1957.

Evansville Newburgh Rockport Owensboro

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Sponsorship Spotlight...

K-I Lumber & Building Materials is proud to sponsor this month’s membership meeting for the Southwestern Indiana Builders Association.

Founded in 1932, K-I Lumber Co. has been serving professional builders and remodelers in the Evansville area for 35 years from our location at 1700 North Kentucky Ave.

Come visit our showroom, and allow us to help you plan your next project.

Our customer focused divisions, K-I Sash & Door, K-I Truss & Building Components, K-I Custom Millwork, and K-I Cabinets, along with our full-service lumber yard are ready to “work smart” for you. Our experienced outside sales team works closely with you to ensure a smooth running project from start to finish.

Experience our “work smart” philosophy by calling us at 464-2428. Put K-I Lumber & Building materials to work for you!

Visit our website at www.ki-lumber.com

COME SEE US AT THE FEBRUARY 12TH MEMBERSHIP MEETING!


LIGHT CONCEPTS

Light ConceptsJudy Tichenor / Jennifer Hovda

4313 East Morgan Ave.Evansville, IN 47715

812-477-7412

“Quality at an Affordable Price”

For Judy and Jennifer, 2008 marks their twenty-fourth year as owners and operators of Light Concepts, an Evansville tradition for light fixtures. While Light Concepts started in 1984 with primarily lamps and shades, over the years, it has been transformed into the unique store that it is today.

We’re seeing a new generation of customers coming in just as their parents did twenty years ago. That’s what we’re all about - family. Building long-standing relationships with customers, employees, builders, decorators, and remodelers has been the key to our repeat business and overall success.

As always we are here to serve your lingting needs and give you top priority customer service. You just can not get our kind of one-on-one attention and sales knowledge at most retails centers.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL

COME SEE US AT THE FEBRUARY 12th MEMBERSHIP MEETING!!

5:30 P.M. @ the HOLIDAY INN, AIRPORT

IRC with INdIaNa amENdmENTS

COST TO aTTENd:SIBa members: $125/person

Non-members: $175/per person(lunch included)

Name: ____________________________ Company: _______________________________address: _____________________________ City: __________________ Zip: ____________Phone: ______________________________ Fax: _______________________________E-mail: ____________________________________________________________________

Sponsored by:

This 6-hour class will provide attendees an updated and thorough review of the amendment package and all topics involved with the Indiana Residential Code.

There will also be instruction on the latest interpretations of various code sections that have warranted discussion by the Indiana Code Review Committee.

Thursday, maRCH 20, 20088:30 a.m. ~ 3:30 p.m.

at the Holiday Inn Conference Center(Hwy 41 & Lynch Rd)

Complete & Return: SIBA 2175 N. Cullen, Evansville, IN 47715 FAX: (812) 479 - 6340For more information, call the SIBA office at (812) 479 - 6026

approved

6hrsCEUs toward

Evansville/VanderburghContractor Licensing

COVERED TOPICS:Unvented crawl spaces - new •optionsRequired and Non-required •exitsLandings•Smoke alarms•Pull-down stairs requirements•Brand Wall Lines•Water-repellent sheathing & •masonry veneerWall-to-truss connections•Roof framing•Energy code requirements•Arc-fault - required?•

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