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Association, P.O. Box 99090, Raleigh, N.C. 27624-9090.
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NCHBA Hosts Regional Meetings 9 Kathryn Atkinson
Director of Membership Services katkinson@nchba.org
Ten regional meetings were held across the state Feb. 1-8 to discuss local issues and educate
Deborah Alford
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and Education
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Lexington Builder Participates in Extreme Makeover 15 Mike Elledge

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North Carolina Skills USA Competition your local association. Dues paid to NCHBA are not deductible as
charitable contributions for income tax purposes. However, they may
Greensboro, NC June 8 – 9 be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses subject
NCHBA Legislative Conference & 2nd Quarter to restrictions imposed as a result of association lobbying activities.
NCHBA estimates that the nondeductible portion of your 2010 dues
April 17 – 24 Board Meeting — the portion that is allocable to lobbying — is 25 percent.
NAHB Spring Board/Legislative Conference Raleigh, NC
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 President’s Message
by Lyle Gardner, 2010 NCHBA President

Join together to fight for our issues

I
attended the International Builders Show in Las Vegas this January,
where we had two days of committee meetings, three days of
exhibits and seminars, and one day of NAHB Board of Director’s
meeting. Of all the things I learned there, the one thing I can pass
on to you is this: If you are a home builder and
you don’t drink, now is a good time to start. That
sums of the mood of home building professionals
in the country.
All joking aside, I know that sometimes when
things are going badly, we feel all alone. Never
forget that as a member of the home builders
Gardner association, you are part of a team. You are a part
of your local HBA; you are a part of the more than
15,000 members of the state association; and you are a part of the
175,000 members of the National Association of Home Builders. So,
you do have a voice.
The definition of a champion is “one who has a goal and the
discipline to do what it takes to attain that goal.” You are a champion
of our industry.You have a vision and goal for your business and your
association, or you wouldn’t be reading this article. I am here today to
ask that you help make the North Carolina Home Builders Association
a championship team in 2010.
From the great attendance and participation at the regional
meetings in February, the NCHBA should have a busy year attacking
issues our members are experiencing in their business and in their local
associations. The most pervasive issues that were discussed included:
• R estrictive lending practices on the part of banks that negatively
impact construction and development loans.
• Membership growth and retention during these challenging times.
• Appraised values of new homes below sales prices and in some
instances below cost.
• How local associations can create more non-dues revenue.
• City and county staff members continuing to come up with
more restrictive regulations in a stagnant housing market.
The good news in this is that more of members than ever before
are willing to come together to fight the issues facing us. Hopefully
we will have the largest group of home builders and associates coming
to Raleigh for our second quarter meeting and legislative conference
June 8 and 9. Mark your calendars now for this important event.
On another positive note, I am looking forward to the Builders
Classic Golf Tournament Friday, April 9, at the Country Club of
Whispering Pines. It will be Captain’s Choice format. All proceeds go
to the N.C. Home Builders Educational and Charitable Foundation,
a program that awards scholarship to college students majoring in
a construction-related field at a two-year or four-year college. The
event will kick off Thursday evening with a pig picking competition
between Robert Privott’s eastern BBQ, Larry Airey’s western BBQ,
and Buddy Hughes’ Lexington BBQ. Then we’ll tee off Friday at 8:30
a.m. It will be great fun. Put your team together, or just sign up and we
will put you on a team. The tournament promises to be exciting, with
players having the opportunity to network with other professionals as
they contribute to a worthy cause.

2010 NC build-pac Major Contributors 2010 NCHBA Leadership

(contributions/pledges received as of Feb. 24)

Knights of the Round Table ($4,000/year) President: Lyle Gardner

President-Elect: Bill Daleure
John Crosland Jr., Charlotte HBA
First Vice President: Erik Anderson
Tom Gipson, HBA of Raleigh-Wake Co.
Pauline McLean, Wilkes Co. HBA Secretary/Treasurer: Barry Tutor
Frank Wiesner, HBAs of Raleigh-Wake Co. & Durham, Orange & Chatham Cos. Executive Vice President: Mike Carpenter
Immediate Past President &
Capitol Club ($2,500/year) NAHB Executive Committee State Representative: Frank Wiesner
Andy Ammons, HBA of Raleigh-Wake Co. NAHB Executive Committee: Buddy Hughes
Lyle Gardner, HBA of Raleigh-Wake Co. Vice President, Region I: Patrick Mann
Warren Smith, HBA of Raleigh-Wake Co. Vice President, Region II: Glenn Morrison
President’s Circle ($1,000/year) Vice President, Region III: Chad Ray
Vice President, Region IV: Ralph Doggett
Danny Adams, Moore Co. HBA Vice President, Region V: Jackie Trinchitella
Rex Bost, HBA of Raleigh-Wake Co.
Mike Carpenter, NCHBA Vice President, Region VI: Brian Pace
Ralph Doggett, Alamance-Caswell HBA Vice President, Region VII: Marty Needham
Karl Haslinger, Charlotte HBA Vice President, Region VIII: Brian Robinett
Gary Hill, Greensboro BA
Joe Iannone Jr., HBA of Raleigh-Wake Co. Vice President, Region IX: Kevin Annas
Lisa Martin, NCHBA Vice President, Region X: Zac Koenig
Frank McLawhorn, Greenville-Pitt HBA Presidential Appointee: Bill Boulia
Tim Minton, HBA of Raleigh-Wake Co.
Craig Morrison, HBA of Durham, Orange & Chatham Cos. Presidential Appointee: Rick Shields
David Pressly, Iredell Co. HBA Presidential Appointee: Mike Gerber
Rick Shields, Lake Norman HBA Chair, Associate Members Committee: Barry Tutor
Larry Strother, Fayetteville HBA
Jim Stuart, HBA of Raleigh-Wake Co. President, EO/ES Council: Caroline Sutton
Jackie Trinchitella, Fayetteville HBA President, Professional Women in Building: Mary Ann Brafford
Natalie Woodbury, Fayetteville HBA

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Safety Program Pop Quiz

I
f someone asks about your safety program, would you answer by 6. When does cord-connected, electrically operated equipment
paging through a rarely used safety manual that sits on a dusty not need to be grounded?
bottom shelf somewhere? Let’s hope not! Ideally, your safety a) When the equipment is double insulated
program lives and breathes with every action you and your b) When the cord is shorter than 10 ft
employees take. Documenting your safety program is only part of c) When the voltage is less than 110V
your larger risk management strategy. Empowering your employees d) When the voltage is less than 220V
and even subcontractors to own it persists as your chief challenge. 7. At all times, trench access and egress must be provided no further
Refuse to fall victim to the saying, you don’t know what you than ___ feet from workers.
don’t know. Take pride in periodically reviewing your strategy and a) 5
incorporating new risk management methods. b) 15
In that spirit, how familiar do these safety basics sound? Put your c) 25
safety sense to the test, and see how your memory measures up! d) 35
1. PPE designed specifically for hearing protection, such as ear 8. A contractor working in warm weather, whose body completely
plugs, should be used at or above how many decibels (dB)? loses its ability to regulate its core temperate, may be experiencing the
a) 25 dB condition known as:
b) 90 dB a) Core fatigue
c) 360 dB b) Heat stroke
d) 1,500 dB c) Temperature regulation disorder
2. Never climb higher than the ___ step from the top on a d) Heat exhaustion
stepladder or the ___ step from the top on a straight ladder. 9. When working near overhead power lines, a dedicated observer
a) 2nd, 3rd should ensure that the boom operator keeps the boom tip at least ___
b) 3rd, 3rd feet from the power lines.
c) 3rd, 2nd a) 2
d) 2nd, 4th b) 5
3. Unlike General Industry, construction workers and jobsite c) 10
visitors must be protected from exposure to falls of: d) 15
a) 3 feet or more 10. Which of the following techniques will help prevent back
b) 4 feet or more injuries while lifting heavy objects?
c) 5 feet or more a) Twisting at your stomach
d) 6 feet or more b) Lifting with your back
4. OSHA requires that mid-rails be placed at ___ inches and c) Keeping the load as far from your body as possible
guardrails at ___ inches. d) None of the above
a) 20, 40 While sometimes in life,ignorance is bliss,when it comes to construction
b) 21, 42 safety and the livelihood of your employees, there’s a lot on the line. So,
c) 24, 48 applaud yourself for your interest in keeping your safety program fresh
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T
he ad-hoc code committees have completed work on the amendment and others went to the Building Code Council as a
North Carolina amendments to the 2009 International Codes Petition for Rulemaking at the March 8, 2010 meeting [Note: this
(base code for the 2112 NC Building Codes). The proposed article was published prior to the March 8 meeting]. NCHBA is
amendments were presented to the Building Code Council’s adamantly opposed to mandating residential sprinklers in one- and
Standing Committees for comments and editing prior to submission two-family construction. We will need the vocal support of our grass
to the council to begin the approval process. roots members at the Council’s Public Hearing at the June 7, 2010
The timeline for the 2012 NC building code process is as follows: meeting and will be calling on you to support this effort.
Petition for Rulemaking March 8, 2010 There are also substantial changes proposed for the 2012 North
Carolina Energy Code to reflect a 30 percent decrease in energy
Public Hearing June 7, 2010 consumption for all buildings, with plans to gain a 50 percent decrease
Final Adoption September 2010 in energy consumption in the 2015 Energy Code cycle. We will need
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Excellent participation and discussion
mark regional meetings
by Mike Carpenter, NCHBA Executive Vice President went East and Lyle and Bill traveled West with Barry hitting

T
he North Carolina Home Builders Association held meetings on both sides of the state. Their eager participation
its series of ten regional meetings, from Feb. 1-8, vividly demonstrated to our local HBAs the dedication to,
across the state. Good participation was observed with and passion for, our association and industry that each of these
a total of 282 attendees representing 48 of our local gentlemen brings to their respective offices.
associations. Much information about NCHBA was imparted I would also like to thank the NCHBA staff, in particular
in each locale followed by a discussion of major statewide, Kathryn Atkinson and Heather Crews, for their efforts
regional and local issues. Carpenter not only in traveling to the meetings but also the many hours
Before summarizing each meeting, I would like to extend our both spent in putting together the excellent regional notebook that
sincere appreciation to Builders Mutual Insurance Company for its each participant received. This notebook is a wonderful resource for
sponsorship of these meetings and the participation of Mike Gerber, our local HBA leadership to explain and categorize the many services
Brad Moock, John Parrish, Mel Whitener, Jerry Cowan and Katie NCHBA offers. Finally, we would also like to thank our outstanding
Mariani in one or more of them. Builders Mutual is our longstanding group of 2010 Regional Vice Presidents for their planning and
partner in providing the very best of service to our members, and these execution of these meetings.
regional meetings are but the latest example of BMIC’s continuing At each meeting, NCHBA services available to local HBAs and
commitment to this partnership. members were discussed in detail along with the 2010 goals of the
Also, I would like to thank the NCHBA senior officers—Lyle association. Updates on governmental affairs and upcoming events,
Gardner, Bill Daleure, Erik Anderson, Barry Tutor and Frank including the 21st Century Building Expo & Conference and the 2010
Wiesner—for devoting a week out of their busy schedules to attend STARS awards, were on the agenda of each meeting.
these meetings from the mountains to the coast.This year, Erik and Frank (See Regional Meeting on page 10)

At Region I Vice President Patrick Mann’s

meeting Feb. 2 in Jacksonville, a total of 38 people
attended (31 HBA members and 7 in the traveling
party: officers, staff, and BMIC).
Members from Onslow Co., Brunswick Co.,
Craven-Pamlico, Carteret Co., Wayne Co., and
Wilmington-Cape Fear HBAs were represented at the
noon meeting at Logan’s Roadhouse Restaurant.
Among the major issues discussed were:
membership recruitment and retention, strategies for
increasing builder participation at meetings, political
action successes, lead paint remediation training, and
participation of HBAs in the NC-20 organization.

Region II Vice President Glenn

Morrison reported that eighteen people,
including 7 in the traveling party, attended
the meeting in Williamston on February 8 at
the Inn at Moratoc. Local HBAs represented
were: Greenville-Pitt Co., Northeastern North
Carolina and Outer Banks.This meeting was
held a week later than originally scheduled
because of inclement weather.
Major issues the group discussed included:
the value of BMIC to membership and their
interest in insuring more subcontractors and
commercial contractors, concerns about ill-
advised proposals to increase residential energy
code requirements, licensure issues, and forming
local alliances with other organizations to
promote common interests.

March/April 2010 North Carolina Builder   9

Regional Meeting
(continued from page 9)

In Region III, Vice President Chad Ray

reported that all but one of the region’s HBAs
were represented at the meeting held Feb. 5 in
Zebulon. Twenty-eight people attended from
the HBAs of Durham, Orange & Chatham
Counties, Franklin Co., Harnett Co., Johnston
Co., Raleigh-Wake Co., Sanford, and Wilson Co.
plus five in the traveling party.
Among the major issues discussed were:
membership/retention strategies; outreach to
Hispanic contractors; green building; a brief
discussion of continuing education and whether
it should be required; and the new lead paint
remediation requirements and training.

At Region IV Vice President Ralph Doggett’s meeting

Feb. 4 in Burlington, four out of five of his region’s HBAs were
represented, including Alamance-Caswell Counties, Greensboro
BA, High Point and Roxboro-Person Co. The Davidson Co. HBA
also attended this meeting because of scheduling conflicts with its
assigned region.
A total of twenty-one attendees (13 HBA members plus 8 in
the traveling party) gathered to discuss the following major issues:
membership/retention issues; methods to increase BUILD-PAC
participation; and credit and lending issues.

In Region V, Vice President Jackie Trinchitella reported that 31 members of the Fayetteville HBA attended her regional meeting on
Feb. 3. Unfortunately, the other locals in her region were not represented at the meeting held at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux.
These 31 attendees (plus seven in the traveling party) enjoyed an informative PowerPoint presentation by Dave Evans, the local Realtors’
president, regarding the current economic situation in the local market. The group discussed concerns about certain electric utility practices
which are currently being addressed by NCHBA; the continuing efforts by Harnett Co. to obtain legislative permission, thwarted by NCHBA,
to expand the permissible uses of proceeds from its recreational fee; and concerns about the use of “low-E” glass in proximity to adjacent houses
clad in vinyl siding. The Fayetteville HBA was recognized for its remarkable success with its recent Oliver Group membership drive.

Five of the region’s seven HBAs were represented at the Region

VI meeting, according to Vice President Brian Pace. Twenty-
nine attendees including 23 HBA members from the Albemarle-
Stanly Co., Cabarrus Co., Charlotte, Lake Norman, and Salisbury-
Rowan Co. HBAs enjoyed the meeting on Feb. 5 in Concord at the
Speedway Club.
Among the major issues discussed were: membership/retention ideas and suggestions that are working; new approaches to membership
meetings and other events; non-dues revenue; increasing BUILD-PAC participation by holding the local’s leadership accountable; the success
of the NCHBA Legal Action Fund’s litigation against the Union Co. APFO; strategy to combat the latest Charlotte efforts to create residential
design standards based entirely on cosmetic grounds; and the possible creation of a regional HBA listserve.

(See Regional Meeting on page 12)

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Regional Meeting
(continued from page 10)
In Region VII, Vice President Marty Needham welcomed the
participation of the Asheboro-Randolph Co., Davie Co., Rockingham
Co., Surry Co. and the Winston-Salem HBAs to the Pilot Knob Park
Co. Club on Feb. 4. Fourteen HBA members joined six in the traveling
party and one representative of the NC Department of Labor.
Among the major issues discussed were: appraisal issues; job losses
in the region; membership and retention ideas; the remarkable success
of the Asheboro HBA in recording a 50% membership increase
through its recent membership drive via the Oliver Group; lead paint
remediation requirements and the availability of three certification
classes on that subject being offered by the Winston-Salem HBA.
Region VIII Vice President Brian Robinett reported that
five out of his six locals attended the meeting held on Feb. 3 at the
Rock Barn Club in Conover. A total of 17 members from the HBAs
of Ashe Co., Hickory-Catawba Valley, Iredell Co., Lincoln Co. and
Wilkes Co. joined 7 in the traveling party.
Lead paint remediation and certification was prominent among
the issues discussed in this region. Wilkes Co. presented a summary of
their very successful Oliver Group drive efforts that produced more
than a 50% increase in membership. Other topics included budgeting
challenges; NC BUILD-PAC participation; increasing non-dues
revenue; and appraisal and banking issues.
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According to Region IX Vice President Kevin Annas, a total
of 27 people attended his meeting in Morganton on Feb. 2 (20 locals
and seven in the traveling party). For the first time in recent memory,
if not ever, members from all six associations (the HBAs of Cleveland
Co., Caldwell Co., Rutherford Co., McDowell Co., High Country,
and Western Piedmont) were represented.
The group’s discussion focused on: local code enforcement issues,
communicating the value of membership to prospects, non-dues
revenue, lead paint remediation certification and training, and the
need to participate in state quarterly meetings and events.
Region X saw six of its seven local HBAs attend according to
Vice President Zac Koenig.Thirty-three attendees gathered for the
meeting Feb. 1 in Maggie Valley, including twenty-eight HBA members
from the following locals: the Appalachian, Asheville, Haywood Co.,
Hendersonville, Jackson Co., and Transylvania Co. HBAs.
Among the major issues discussed were: unlicensed contractor
abuse of the “owner exception” for permits; member retention in
rural areas; banking and credit issues; exploration of the availability of
federal stimulus money for renovation projects; strategies to increase
membership participation in events; and “Team Day” participation by
the Hendersonville and Asheville HBAs.

In summary, 48 of the sixty-five local HBAs (74%) were represented at the 10 regional meetings. More importantly, however, these 48 locals
represented more than 90% of our statewide membership.
Our leadership and staff will be working on the issues raised at the meetings that require our further attention.Thanks to all who participated in
these meetings.Your participation has helped us focus on issues important to the grassroots. Now, we hope your participation will extend to the next
level: attendance at one of our upcoming state quarterly meetings. If you will come once, I can promise you that you will want to come back.

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Golf tournament provides NCHBECF accepting

scholarships for scholarship applications

College students majoring in a

construction students
construction-related field are encouraged
to submit an application for the North
Carolina Home Builders Educational &

T
Charitable Foundation Inc. Scholarship
he North Carolina Home Builders Association will host the annual Builders Classic
Award. The foundation awards
Golf Tournament to raise funds for college student scholarships. All proceeds from the
scholarships based on a combination
tournament will go to the North Carolina Home Builders Educational & Charitable
of need and merit to four-year college
Foundation Inc., which awards scholarships to family members of NCHBA members
students entering their junior or senior
who are majoring in a construction-related field at a two-year or four-year college. Thank
year and technical school students
you to Builders Mutual Insurance Co., our generous sponsor for this event.
entering their second year who have
When declared a major in a construction-related
field. The application deadline is April 30,
Download a
April 9, 2010
8 a.m. check-in; 8:30 a.m. shotgun start 2010. Download an application at www.
nchba.com or call NCHBA at (800) 662-7129.
Where registration Eligibility requirements:
form at
The Country Club of Whispering Pines
West Course • Applicants must be nominated by a
#2 Clubhouse Blvd.
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Whispering Pines, N.C. 28327
(800) 334-9536 rg. • Nominees shall be immediate family
members of NCHBA member firms,
Cost related by blood (i.e. children, step-
$100 per player or $400 per team children or grandchildren).
Includes green and cart fees, beverages,Thursday dinner and Friday lunch • Students related by marriage (i.e. son-
in-law, daughter-in-law, etc.) shall not
Format be eligible.
Captain’s Choice
• Immediate family members of any
Lunch current trustee of the NCHB Educational
An awards luncheon will follow the tournament play. Gift certificates will be awarded & Charitable Foundation, Inc. shall not
to the first- and second-place teams. Door prizes will be presented at this time. be eligible.

Thursday Evening “Pig-Nic” • Awards are for one year, but

A BBQ “Pig-nic” Dinner provided by Builders Mutual Insurance Co. will be held on scholarship winners may submit a
Thursday evening, April 8, at 5:30 p.m. Pete Mace, owner of Sandhills Team and Carolina renewal application and be considered
Real Estate Brokers, has kindly donated a location in Pine Barrens for the dinner. Larry for renewal if they make satisfactory
Airey, Lake Norman HBA, Robert Privott, NCHBA, and Buddy Hughes, NCHBA Past progress in their studies.
President, will take part in a cook-off to see who cooks the best BBQ. This is an event • Only full-time students will be
you don’t want to miss! considered. NCHBA defines a full-time
student as one taking a minimum of 12
Hotel Accommodations credit hours per semester.
A block of rooms is being held for NCHBECF golfers at the Whispering Pines Villas.
The rate is $65/night. Call 800-334-9536 to reserve a room. A limited number of 1-, 2- and
3-bedroom suites are also available. Call for suite rates. In addition, the Days Inn of Southern
Pines has rooms available for $65/night. Call (800) 262-5767 by April 1 to reserve.

Sponsorships
Option 1: Hole Sponsorships; $250 a hole. Includes sign at tee box, company listing
in North Carolina Builder magazine follow-up article about the tournament and the option
to have a company representative at the hole (table and chair not provided). Please do not
distribute company literature, but business cards are acceptable.
Option 2: Donate golf “goodies” to the gift bags. Suggestions include logo golf balls,
tees, ball markers, towels, koozies, hats, fans, etc.
Option 3: Donate an item for a door prize. Suggestions include golf umbrellas, golf
bags, gift certificates to the Pro Shop, builder tools, weekend trips, and small appliances.

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Lexington
builder takes
on Extreme
Makeover challenge GO
L
ast November Jason Hedrick of
Hedrick Creative Building took on
one of the biggest challenges he will
probably face in his career: building a
GREEN!
home in just 106 hours. Hedrick was chosen
as the lead builder for an episode of ABC’s
“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” which let us help you
grow your
builds or renovates a home for a deserving business .
family in just one week. V isit one of
these locations :
EMHE chose the Creasey family of
Lexington as recipients of the new home. Charlotte, NC 28206
(704)377-5443 (800)438-5908
The family has faced difficult times since Fax(704)376-3559 More and more homeowners are thinking “green” when
Tricia Creasey, a teacher and mom of three, elizabeth City, NC 27909
it comes to remodeling the exterior of their home.
was diagnosed with cancer. The Creasey’s (252)338-2737 (800)841-0408 Norandex is committed to providing energy-efficient,
Fax(252)338-3123
bought their home as a fixer-upper, but the renewable/recyclable/sustainable products that are both
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something that makes such a difference in Fax(828)654-8957 Best of all, these “green” products come in a variety of
the life of a Triad family,” said Jason Hedrick, GreeNsboro, NC 27406 beautiful colors and styles, that require practically no
owner of Hedrick Creative Building and a
(336)273-8681 (800)722-2200
Fax(336)273-0521
maintenance, and are strongly warranted for their quality
member of the Davidson County HBA. The and performance.
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Fax(828)322-7274
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More than 2,500 volunteers signed up (252)672-8900 (800)548-1610
to help with the monumental task, from Fax(252)672-8904 SIDING ENTRY DOORS SKYLIGHTS
caterers to roofers and painters to landscapers. raleiGh, NC 27603 WINDOWS SPECIALTY ROOFING DECKING
(919)772-6220 (800)262-1394
In addition, hundreds of companies donated Fax(919)772-8782 They’re just a part of an extensive line of exterior
supplies and money to the project. rural hall, NC 27045 building products available from Norandex Building
Although the weather proved to be a cha- (336)969-2201 (800)633-0842
Fax(336)969-2301 Materials Distribution.
llenge, the home was completed before the
wilmiNGtoN, NC 28405
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Fax(910)815-0105
episode aired January 31. Visit www.hedrick
extreme.com or www.hedrickcreativebuilding. wiNterville, NC 28590
(252)321-5632 (888)643-0120
com for more information. Fax(252)321-5682
Photo courtesy of Spencer Reudelhuber, www.norandex.com
www.zenfolio.com/spencerphotography.

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How do the new lead paint rules affect you?
Learn about the new lead
Are you ready? paint rule for remodelers
We carry these popular Green Product Brands:
• American Standard • Toto
• Seasons • Noritz Tankless Water Heaters
• Grohe • Infiltrator
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Capitol Insider
D
o you do renovation work in homes, child-care facilities or
schools built before 1978? If so, you need to know about
new regulations regarding the removal of lead-based paint.
A history lesson
The federal Environmental Protection Agency recently adopted
rules for contractors renovating, repairing or painting structures built
prior to 1978 to ensure lead-safe work practices. The EPA gave states
the option of creating their own state-run program, and North Carolina
elected to do so. On January 1, 2010, North Carolina’s Lead-Based
Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Program went into
effect. The North Carolina Lead RRP Program meets the minimum
requirements and is no more restrictive than the federal program.
Key differences in EPA vs. N.C. Lead-Based Paint
RRP programs
Most importantly the North Carolina Lead-Based Paint RRP
Program went into effect Jan. 1, 2010, instead of the April 22, 2010,
effective date of the federal EPA program. Therefore, businesses
currently performing any renovation, repair or painting work in a
structure built prior to 1978 should already be certified to perform this
work. The maximum fine in North Carolina is $750/day versus the
potential $37,500 daily fine from the EPA. In addition, the fee structure
for certification or recertification of a renovation firm is different. In
North Carolina only the renovation firm must pay a fee; there is no
charge for certified renovators within a certified renovation firm.
Applicability
The North Carolina Lead-Based Paint RRP Program applies to
homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978.
Enforcement
Enforcement of this program falls under the purview of the
N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, not the local
building inspectors. Any questions, concerns or comments about this
program should be directed to NCDHHS Lead-Based Paint Hazard
Management Program at (919) 707-5950.
Training
As of the writing of this article, the N.C. Department of Health and
Human Services has not yet certified any trainers to teach the N.C.
Lead-Based Paint RRP Program; however, EPA-certified teachers will
be allowed to teach the program in North Carolina until mid-2010.
The trainers are teaching according to EPA guidelines, not the North
Carolina program, which may cause some confusion.When looking for a
trainer, the local association should first consult the list of trainers posted
on the NCDHHS Web site: http://www.epi.state.nc.us/epi/lead/lhmp.
html. An 8-hour initial training course is required for certification.
Who to contact
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services,
Division of Public Health, Health Hazards Control Unit (HHCU)
http://www.epi.state.nc.us/epi/lead/lhmp.html
(919) 707-5950
North Carolina Home Builders Association
Governmental Affairs Section
(800) 662-7129 • www.nchba.org
March/April 2010
IBS Wrap-up from North Carolina
Judson Elected NAHB Third Vice Chairman

N
CHBA’s own Rick Judson was elected by the NAHB Board
of Directors in Las Vegas to the office of NAHB Third Vice
Chairman. This achievement was the culmination of what
was officially a year-long campaign, but the planning for the
campaign began several years ago. Forty-nine states and Puerto Rico
formally adopted endorsement resolutions of Rick’s candidacy and the
vote on the Board floor for Rick was unanimous.
“Rick will do an outstanding job on the NAHB Senior Officer
ladder,” said Mike Carpenter, NCHBA’s Executive Vice President. “He
is indeed the right man at the right time.” Carpenter noted that the
campaign was expected to be contested when it began. “Rick’s hard
work, his success in assembling an outstanding campaign team of national
and state chairs, and the strong early support from several key states were
responsible for this election being uncontested,” Carpenter stated. Rick
will serve as NAHB President/Chairman of the Board in 2013.

Associate Member Rick Shields Honored at IBS

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

Three from N.C. Win Gold at Nationals

Rick Shields of Charlotte, N.C., accepts the 2009 Society of Honored Associates
Award from NAHB Immediate Past Chairman Joe Robson.
The year’s most outstanding work in residential real estate sales,
marketing and design was honored Jan. 19 at The National Sales and
Marketing Awards gala (known as The NationalsSM), one of the building
industry’s most prestigious events.  Three North Carolina groups came
home with Gold Awards:
Best SMC of the Year - Over 250 Members
Triangle Sales & Marketing Council of North Carolina, Raleigh, N.C
Builders White Hat
Operation Coming Home, Raleigh, N.C.
Royal Oaks Building Group and HBA of Raleigh-Wake County
Best Product Design Custom Home (tie)
Briar Chapel - Villa Siena, Chapel Hill, N.C.
JD Mahoney, Inc. The Chatham Builder Guild and Building
Science Associates

Smoot leads PWB in 2010

The chair of the NAHB Professional Women in Building this year is a familiar face to North Carolina.
Our own Tammie Smoot, a member of the Charlotte and Raleigh-Wake Co. HBAs, was installed in Las Vegas
as the 2010 PWB chair. Her primary responsibilities for the next year will include managing the business and
affairs of the council, strategic planning, and representing the interests of council members throughout the
NAHB federation.
Smoot is a regional sales manager and building industry specialist for Builders Digital Experience
(www.thebdx.com), a newly formed company that helps home builders reach buyers with innovative
marketing opportunities.

March/April 2010 North Carolina Builder   17

 In the Spotlight
Robinett embraces green, 55-plus housing trends

C
onvenience and energy efficiency. These are the Each of the homes will have the latest in energy
two most important factors for home buyers in the efficiency, a building trend Robinett embraced as
55+ age category, according to the survey “55+ soon as programs started popping up.
Housing: Builders, Buyers, and Beyond” conducted “I enrolled with the NAHB Green Building Program
recently by the National Association of Home Builders nearly as soon as it came out, because I knew green was
(NAHB) and the MetLife Mature Market Institute. going to be the wave of the future, and it was something
Brian Robinett, a builder in the Lake Norman area, is my company could market and position ourselves into a
taking this bit of consumer knowledge and branching out niche,” Robinett said. He went on to help create the Lake
into the active adult communities. He feels confident Norman Green Building Council and earned his
a project targeting this niche market will be successful, NAHB Certified Green Professional designation.
even in the down economy. Robinett has researched all of the many energy
“I have worked with baby boomers for many years “I enrolled with the efficiency products available so that he can build
and have compiled a great deal of knowledge about what NAHB Green Building a certified green home without significantly
these folks want when they retire—maintenance free, increasing the cost of the home.
high-end interiors, a smaller home and the convenience Program nearly as soon “I’ve developed a home that saves homeowners
of on-site amenities.” as it came out, because about 40-50% on their energy bill, without
Robinett’s company, LKN Properties, is in the midst I knew green was increasing the cost to build the home,” he said.
of building in its first active adult community, The “Green” features that Robinett will offer in The
Springs at Westport Golf Club on Lake Norman in the going to be the wave of Springs include tank less water heaters, sealed
North Carolina Piedmont region. The Springs offers the future, and it was crawl spaces, cellulose insulation to control
upscale patio homes that are smaller in size, but still offer temperatures, as well as energy efficient appliances,
the luxuries home owners are accustomed to having in
something my company
low formaldehyde trim moldings and carpets, and
their home. In addition, on site amenities such as golf, could market and recycled and sustainable materials.
tennis, and fitness allow homeowners to stay active and position ourselves into Robinett uses a variety of loyal suppliers for
engaged in their community. Eventually the community energy efficiency and environmentally-friendly
will be golf cart accessible and will include a commercial a niche.” products to complete his custom homes including
retail center. James Hardie, HD Supply, Andersen Windows,
“We’re trying to give this consumer market DuPontTM Tyvek®, Rinnai and Noritz tank less
everything they want in a community,” Robinett said. “They don’t water heaters, Hanson Brick, E&P Trimwork Inc., LOGIX Insulated
want a retirement community, but a place to stay active within a Concrete Forms Ltd, and Engineered I-Joists and beams from Boise.
maintenance free environment.” Robinett also received his Certified Aging in Place Specialist
(CAPS) designation from NAHB, which taught him how to
incorporate features that allow owners to remain in their home safely,
independently and comfortably, regardless of age, income or ability
Quick Facts about Brian Robinett level. In addition to making homes extremely energy efficient, he
HBA: Lake Norman and Iredell Co.; served as Lake Norman HBA President is including “aging in place” features at The Springs such as wider
in 2006 & 2007 and NCHBA Regional VP since 2007 hallways and doors and effectively placed appliances, receptacles and
Designations: AB, CGP, CAPS switches that won’t take away from the upscale look of the home.
Awards: 2006 and 2008 Lake Norman HBA Builder Member of the Year; “I’ve taken all of these considerations—green, aging-in-place,
NCHBA Distinguished Builder of the Year; NCHBA STARS Award for Best active adult—and put it into one product that I know buyers
Green Home Over $1 million; Lake Norman HBA Best of the Lake Award for will embrace.”
Best Green Home Over $1 million For more information about The Springs at Westport Golf Club,
visit www.lifeatwestport.com.

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