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Vol. 40, No. 4,

July/August 2010

The ofcial magazine of the North Carolina Home Builders Association

NCHBA Members lobby inRaeigh and Washington, D.C.

upporting

the HousingIndustry

In the potight:Heath Cark


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Visit us at booth #834FeaturesVol . 40, N o. 4, July/August 2010

Contest raises $30,000 for NC BUILD-PAC 4

Find out which associations won the May is NC BUILD-PAC contest.

STARS Awards Gala salutes work of HBA members 7

The deadline is quickly approaching for the STARS Awards. Dont miss out on this exciting event

that recognizes the professional performance of members across the Southeast.

21CBEC offers professional development courses 8The 21st Century Building Expo & Conference scheduled for September 15-17 in Charlotte, N.C.,

will offer more than 50 courses and seminars to help your business succeed and grow. Check

out the education conference schedule and make plans to attend the Southeasts premier builders

conference and expo.

Builders lobby N.C. lawmakers, Congress 10

Builders and associates visited Raleigh and Washington, D.C. recently to encourage lawmakers to

act quickly on issues facing the housing industry, including the credit crisis, appraisal problems and

regulations affecting housing affordability.

Contents4. Presidents Message

6. Knowledge Builder

13. In the Spotlight: Heath Clark

On the cover:

Center: A large group from North Carolina meets with Sen. Richard Burr at NAHB Legislative Day.Upper Left: Mike Carpenter, Julia Carpenter, Lieutenant Governor Walter Dalton and Lucille Dalton at NCHBAs Legislative Reception.Bottom Right: Rep. Ric Killian (R-Mecklenburg) (center) meets with Bill Daleure, Grady Thomas, Rick Shields, Terrence Llewellyn,Cathy Judson and Rick Judson.

The ofcial magazine of the

North Carolina

Home Builders Association 2005 Communicator Award W

Dedicated to the advancement of the home building induNorth Carolina Builder (ISSN 1552-8685) is publismonthly for the members of the North Carolina Home BuildAssociation, P.O. Box 99090, Raleigh, N.C. 27624-90(800) 662-7129 http://www.nchba.com

Mike CarpenterExecutive Vice President [email protected] General Counse l

Lisa MartinDirector of Government Affairs [email protected]

Robert PrivottDirector of Codes and Construction [email protected]

Jessica HayesDirector of Political Affairs [email protected]

Kathryn AtkinsonDirector of Membership Services [email protected]

Deborah AlfordDirector of Exhibitions [email protected] Education

Tracie GarrettDirector of Exhibitor Services [email protected]

Kep PaylorVocational Education [email protected]

Mike ElledgeController [email protected]

Erin JonesManager of [email protected] Operations

Heather CrewsDirector of Communications [email protected] Managing Editor

Brittany CarterAssistant Education Coordinator [email protected]

Beth GrayReceptionist [email protected]

Publisher Kevin Naughto

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North Carolina Builder is published for the princi-pals and employees of all member rms of the NorthCarolina Home Builders Association and its receiptis included in the membership fee. North CarolinaBuilder is published six times per year. Since themailing list used by North Carolina Builder is compiled accordto membership records, address corrections should be directeyour local association. Dues paid to NCHBA are not deductiblcharitable contribu tions for income tax purposes. However, they be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses subto restrictions imposed as a result of association lobbying activNCHBA estimates that the nondeductible portion of your 2010 d the portion that is allocable to lobbying is 25 percent.

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GST 37

AHB EOC Seminarnta Fe, NM

EPTEMBER 1517

st Century Building Expo & Conferenceharlotte, NC

SEPTEMBER 15

STARS Awards Gala Charlotte, NC

SEPTEMBER 18

NCHBA 3rd Quarter Board Meeting Charlotte, NC

SEPTEMBER 2222

NAHB Fall Board Meeting New York, NY

NCHBA Calendar2010 Schedule of Events


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A

s I continue to travel around the state, I have realized all

of our 65 local associations are unique. Not only are we

geographically different, we are different in size and stafng.

There are some associations with as few as 18 members,while another has more than 2,400 members.

With this diversity you might ask, How can the NCHBA

adequately serve all 15,000 of our members? We are a trade

association; therefore, our reason to exist is to promote and

enhance our businesses. It is through our collective voice that

we are able to have more impact on things that affect our

individual businesses and our industry.

There are so many resources available to our members and

local associations through the North Carolina Home Builders

Association and the National Association of Home Builders. A few

examples are educational opportunities, professional designations,

political and governmental affairs assistance, building code assistance,

vocational education programs, membership recruiting tools andassociation management. The greatest benet our association offers is

the collaboration and exchange of ideas that occur at the quarterly

meetings where builders meet other builders and associates meet oth

associates to discuss ideas of how to build their respective businesses

In talking with the local presidents and executive ofcers/executi

secretaries, one of their main concerns is that we lose a large numbof new members who do not renew their membership aft

their rst year. When follow-up calls are made to the memb

who did not renew, the stories are always similar: No on

would talk to me; I did not get anything out of it.

As a result of this nding, NAHB has developed amembersh

TOUCH program. The program provides a list of reasons an

times that a new member should be called by someone from th

membership committee or board of directors. Think about whe

you were a new member it took someone to talk to y

and get you involved by offering an opportunity to join a committee

project. That is how one gets involved in a new organization. Whether i

a new church or the HBA, a new member has to connect with someon

If you think the TOUCH program will benet your associatioplease call Kathryn Atkinson, Director of Membership Services, at (91

676-9090. Try it; it will help membership retention tremendously.

Presidents Messageby Lyle Gardner, 2010 NCHBA Preside

A Collective Voice

Gardner

Contest raises $30,000for NC BUILD-PAC

The May is NC BUILD-PAC Month contest raised more than $30,000 for the associations political action committee! Twenty-seven associatio

participated in the contest this year with a whopping total of600people contributingof those, 272 were new contributors! Great work

gaining member participation, which was at an all-time high! This contest helped us get one step closer to reaching our annual goal. Than

you to all of the participating associations for their hard work. The following associations led their groups in the three categories:

Group One($0-$700 Goal/>70

Members)

Group Two($710 - $2,000 Goal/71-

200 Members)

Group Three($2,010 - $4,000

Goal/201-400 Members)

Group Four($4,010 + Goal/401+

Members)

Highest Percentageof Goal

Scotland Co. HBA(333% of goal)

Prize: $100

Gaston Co. HBA(249% of goal)

Prize: $200

Craven-Pamlico Cos. HBA(148% of goal)

Prize: $300

HBA of Raleigh-Wake Co(43% of goal)Prize: $400

Highest Percentageof Participation

Richmond Co. HBA(25% of members)

Prize: $100

Jackson Co. HBA(44% of members)

Prize: $200

Craven-Pamlico Cos. HBA(14% of members)

Prize: $300

Winston-Salem HBA(14% of members)

Prize: $400

Highest Percentageof New Contributors

Caldwell Co. HBA(3% new members)

Prize: $100

Jackson Co. HBA(27% new members)

Prize: $200

Brunswick Co. HBA(10% new members)

Prize: $300

Winston-Salem HBA(5% new members)

Prize: $400

Thank you to everyone who participated in this years contest and supported NCHBA BUILD-PAC. Congratulations to all of the winne

We hope you continue to make NC BUILD-PAC a priority in 2010! Questions about NC BUILD-PAC? Contact Erin Jones at NCHBA

919-676-9090 or [email protected].


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Be whisked away to Italy for an evening during the 2010

STARS Awards! Enjoy a beautiful night in Venice on

Wednesday, September 15, at the Hilton Charlotte Center

City Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina. No passport or

jet lag required! Join your colleagues and fellow HBA members to

honor the achievements of the industrys best from North Carolina

and beyond.

The STARS Awards are a centerpiece of the 21st Century Building

Expo and Conferencethe premiere building expo and conference in

the Southeast. Each year, the gala salutes the outstanding professional

performance of HBA members throughout the region with the

presentation of the prestigious STARS Awards. Mark your calendar

now for a celebration that combines the suspense of an Oscar-stylepresentation with live music and an exceptional multi-media display

of the winning entries. North Carolinas own Ulysses Long is back by

popular demand with his soulful vocals and fantastic keyboard skills.

The STARS Awards program honors the achievements of builders,

associates, realtors, media and advertising professionals, and many

others who make major contributions to the residential home building

industry. Local home builders associations are also honored for the

outstanding achievements. With 47 categories to choose from, the

is something for everyone. Category 17, Best Internet Marketin

Advertising Project, is back in 2010 after a popular debut last year!

Do you have a great project that deserves recognition? Do yo

need a creative way to make your product and company stand o

above the competition? If so, enter the STARS Awards! To be eligib

for consideration in the 2010 awards program, you must be a memb

of the National Association of Home Builders. Projects must hav

been completed between January 1, 2009 and July 31, 2010. Entran

can choose between two entry deadlines this year:

Early Bird deadline: All entries (fee and entry materials) must be

received no later than July 12, 2010; Fee: $100/entry Regular deadline: All entries (fee and entry materials) must be

received no later than July 21, 2010; Fee: $150/entry

The official 2010 Call for Entries with complete entry an

event information can be accessed at www.21buildingexpo.com o

by contacting Kathryn Atkinson at (919) 676-9090 or katkinson

nchba.org.

Experience the magic of Venice at the

2010 STARS Awards

Experience the Wednesday, September 15, 2010

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Hilton Charlotte Center City HotelTickets are $75 each

Early Bird Entry Deadline: July 12($100/entry)

Regular Entry Deadline: July 21

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For more information, contact Kathryn Atkinson at(800) 662-7129 or [email protected].



The housing market is showing signs of a much-needed recove

Are you ready? Have you kept up with the latest in gree

technology or what older adults are looking for in a new hom

Do you need new ideas for marketing your homes in the ne

economy that is very different from that of three years ago?

The 21st Century Building Expo & Conference held in Charlot

Sept. 15-17 offers a line-up of more than 50 continuing educatio

courses and seminars to ensure your professional growth and busine

success. The three-day educational conference offers courses an

seminars for everyone in the home building industrybuilde

remodelers, new home sales agents, marketing professionals, contractosite superintendents and more. Take advantage of this opportunity t

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North Carolina Builder nstitute CoursesCourses counting toward designations are listed in parentheses.

Sept. 15 Construction Contracts & Preventative LawBM104

(AB, AA, ARS)

Moving Beyond Banging HeadsLD301 (AMB, AMA)

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry Safety Course Part 1

PM104 (AB, AA, ARS)

A Builders Guide to CADDS101 (AB, AA, ARS) Building Energy Codes: An IntroductionBT203 (AB, AA, ARS)

Sept. 16 Advertising New ConstructionMK102 (AB, AA, ARS)

Estate & Retirement Planning for BuildersBM304 (AMB, AMA)

Intermediate Wireless Field Communication Boot CampCA202

(AB, AA, ARS)

Blue Print ReadingDS102 (AB, AA, ARS)

Maximizing Your Prots: Cost ControlPM203 (AB, AA, ARS

Charting Your Path to SuccessBM301 (AMB, AMA)

Intermediate Computer Construction ApplicationsCA201 (AB,

AA, ARS)

Fall ProtectionPart 2PM204 (AB, AA, ARS)

Sept. 17 Can Your Business Survive a Construction Defect Claim?BM204

(AB, AA, ARS)

Active Listening, Coaching & CounselingLD304 (AMB, AMA)

The Construction Industry & the ADAPM207 (AB, AA, ARS)

Selling Service ExcellenceCS102 (AB, AA, ARS)

Building CodesPM107 (AB, AA, ARS)

Exceeding Your Customers ExpectationsCS201 (AB, AA, ARS)

NAHB CoursesSeptember 15 & 16 Green Building for Building Professionals (2-Day Course) (CGA,

CGB, CGP, GMR)

Sept. 15 Project Management, (CGA, CGB, CGR)

Negotiating Skills (CGA, GMB)

Sept. 16 Marketing & Communication Strategies for Aging & Access

(CAPS, CGA, MCSP)

Scheduling (CGA, CGB, CGR)

Sept. 17 Business Management for Building Professionals (CGA, MCSP)

Essential Closing Strategies (Master CSP)

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General Session SeminarsSept. 16 Sales Solutions for Builders on the Comeback

Understanding Building Science: Your Key to Making Good

Product Selections

The Ins & Outs of Energy Efciency Programs for New

Construction in NC

The Art of Rediscovering Value

Social Media for Home Builders

Regaining Your Leadership in the Market

Cost Effective Wall Systems That Meet NC Energy Code

Requirements

Meet the Buyers: Margo, Elise, Claire and Maggie

Beyond Preservation: 16 Things to Remember

How to Raise Credit Scores

Generational Identity Markers: One Key to Sales &

Marketing Success

Survival of the Fittest

Selling to Women through the Social Media Grapevine

Residential Code Updates

Sept. 17 QuickBooks Made Easy for Contractors

Stupid is Forever, Ignorance Can Be Fixed Surviving and Thriving in Todays Economy

North Carolinas Requirement for Lead Based Paint Renovation,

Repair & Painting Program

You Cant Swing a Hammer with Both Hands Tied Behind Your

Back: Marketing Self-Help for Builders

First and 10 or Third and Long: Reading the Economic Keys to

Score Big

Sell More with Government Loans

Trends in Retiree Housing and Communities

Tall Wall Considerations

Interior Design Boot Camp: Targeting Tomorrows Market

Here Today

Building Trust: From Contacts to Contracts to Cash Lateral Wall Bracing

Preparing for Work in the Existing Home: A New Model for

Getting the Job Done Right

21st Century Building Expo & ConferenceCharlotte, North Carolina

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Members of the North Carolin

Home Builders Associatiomade visits to both the sta

and national Capitols in rece

months to talk with lawmakers about issu

facing the home building industry.

On April 21, more than 80 builde

and associates visited Washington, D.C.,

lobby Congress on critical issues such

the lack of credit for building projects an

appraisal problems.

At the NCHBA Legislative Conferenc

members from across North Carolin

gathered June 8 at an evening reception

the N.C. Museum of History in honor

the states senators and representatives. O

June 9, members rode a bus to the Legislativ

Building in downtown Raleigh to meet wi

lawmakers in their ofces, sharing with the

how critical the home building industry is

getting the economy back on track.

Following is a brief synopsis of issu

discussed at the legislative conferences.

National issuesThe overwhelming message at NAH

Legislative Day was that the national econom

will not recover until housing recovers. No

Capitol Insider

Members lobby General Assembly, Congress on behalf of industr

sU.S. Representative Mike McIntyre (D-7th

District) visits with members in his ofce on

Capitol Hill.

s(l-r) Rick Judson, Rep. Harold Brubaker (RRandolph), Rep. Dewey Hill (D

Columbus), Mike Carpenter and Rep. Jerry Dockham (RDavidson) at NCHBAs

Legislative Reception.

sU.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-6th District) (center) visits with NCHBA

members, (l-r) Lyle Gardner, Rhonda Gardner, Robert Kraay, Rob Weintraub and

Erik Anderson.

sRep. Bill Owens, House Rules

Chairman, and Marshall Knight

pose for a photo at the NCHBA


sRep. Pete Brunste

(R-Forsyth) (5th from

meets with members

HBA of Winston-Sale

the Asheville HBA.



is the time for Congress to reafrm the vital

part housing plays in the overall economy

and its critical role in a national economic

recovery. Once built, the new residents

spending and the ripple impact from that

spending increases economic activity by $3.1

million a year and increases local government

taxes and revenues by $743,000 per year.

As housing recovers from the worst

recession in the post World War II period, it

faces signicant challenges that need immediateattention from Congress. These include:

Difculty in obtaining affordable

mortgages despite low interest rates for

all but those with the best credit ratings;

Lenders turning builders performing

loans into non-performing loans by

increasing required equity in projects and/

or raising required monthly payments;

Regulators putting pressure on banks to

re-categorize performing loans as non-

performing loans and to require greater

equity from builders;

Appraisers scuttling deals due toinappropriately low appraisals that do

not properly adjust for sales of foreclosed

properties and short sales; and,

Continued competition from foreclosed

properties and short sales.

State issuesWhen talking with legislators on the state

level, members brought attention to four bills

that are important to the home building industry:

H 683Extend Land Development

Permits: Last year, the General

Assembly approved S 831 Extend Permits

Regarding Land Development, which

tolled permits until December 31, 2010.

Due to the lending crisis continuing

longer than expected, it is necessary to

extend S 831 tolling deadline until at

least the end of 2012.

H 1701/S 1333 NC Sustainable

Communities Task Force:The bill,

which NCHBA opposes, would create

an 11-member task force that, likely,

would not contain a single representative

from the pr ivate sector. The duties of the

task force would include, among other

things, applying for funding from varioussources; promoting regional partnerships;

identifying federal funding opportunities

related to sustainable development;

recommending policies that support

sustainable communities; and, developing

a common local government sustainable

practices scoring system. NCHBA

maintains that land-use planning and

land-use decision-making should remain

at the local level and should not be

usurped by state or federal government.

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H 1870 Safe Articial Slope Construction Act: NCHBA

opposes this bill. Before a reasonable and effective program for

regulating articial slope construction can be implemented, there

must be accurate, understandable, parcel level maps available to

all Western NC residents. Without it, it will be impossible for

Registers of Deeds to inform property owners whether or not

their land is regulated under this Act. Also, NCHBA supports

effective enforcement of existing sedimentation control laws. S 829 Regulation of Appraisal Management Companies:

The bill, which NCHBA supports, would require AMCs to be

registered by the N.C. Appraisal Board and to have a managing

principle that is a certied general appraiser. Regulation will

help ensure that homeowners will have accurate valuation of

their residences and lenders will have accurate valuation of

their collateral. Regulation will also potentially result in fewer

foreclosures, which will protect banks and consumers.

In addition, NCHBA is a strong advocate for affordable

housing. Members urged lawmakers not to increase regulations

that could derail affordable housing to the citizens of the state.

Land costs represent 25 percent of the nal home price, with

the development process and site improvement accounting

for half of that. No growth, slow growth, moratoria and other

programs that limit supply directly increase the cost of raw land.

Land development regulations, impact fees, permit costs and

process delays signicantly increase the cost of site improvement

Regulatory costs add 10 to 20 percent to the nal home price

and that does not include additional costs due to high prices formaterials and labor, and as a result of unnecessary and burdensom

building code requirements.

Capitol nsider(continued from page 11)

sU.S. Rep. Brad Miller (D-13th District) meets with members from his district.

s(l-r) Ann Crenella, Cabarrus Co. BIA Executive Ofcer, Rep. Jeff Barnhart

(RCabarrus), Linda Johnson (RCabarrus), Mary Ann Brafford, Anna Helms,

Chelsea Cote and Sen. Fletcher Hartsell (RCabarrus) visit at the NCHBA


sU.S. Rep. Sue Myrick (R-9th District) poses with members from her district at

NAHB Legislative Day.



B

ill Clark Homes got its start over 30 years ago in Greenville, N.C.

The company is still going strong today, consistently ranking

among the Top 100 builders in the nation. In the most recent

Top 100 list, they were one of only four North Carolina-based

companies on the list and the only one based in eastern North Carolina.While the headquarters are located in Greenville, Bill Clark

homes builds throughout eastern North Carolina including Raleigh,

Jacksonville, Wilmington, Fayetteville and New Bern, and also in

Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Throughout its three-plus decades in existence, the company has

remained a family-owned and operated business. Each of Bill Clarks

three sons is involved in the business.

The Wilmington ofce, which is the largest volume producing

ofce within the company and the largest builder in New Hanover

County, is run by son Heath. After graduating from East Carolina

University in 1995, he went straight to work for his fathers company.

Fifteen years later, Clark is faced with the biggest challenge of his career:

the lack of available credit to builders and developers. Clark says the severecredit crisis, coupled with strict government regulations, makes the home

building industry a tough business to be in right now, but he knows that Bill

Clark Homes will remain a family business and ride the economic crisis by

staying true to the values theyve held for more than 30 years.

According to Clark, one of the main things that separates Bill Clark

Homes from other home builders is their ability to communicate with

the buyer quickly. They have many house plans of their own that can

be customized to the customers desires by their in-house design team.

With more than 100 employees, theyre able to get the plans drawn up,

priced out and to the buyer in a very short amount of time.

Weve got the knowledge and talent level to do it all here at Bill

Clark Homes and thats a huge benet to us, says Clark.

One of the most-discussed topics in home buildinggree

building and energy efciencyis something that Clark hasnt see

take hold in his area.

I havent seen a big green push in my price range, Clark sai

There will be a point where green will be the standard. Were nquite there yet, but it will be soon.

Clark says his company is ready with the knowledge and too

when customers start asking for green features. He is working towa

his Certied Green Professional designation with NAHB, and mo

Bill Clark inventory homes are ENERGY STAR certied. They al

work with Progress Energy through their Home Advantage Program

HBA nvolvementHeath Clark is an active member of the Wilmington-Cape Fe

HBA, where he serves on the board of directors. HBA membersh

and involvement in the association is something he would encourag

of everyone in the industry. Past and future leaders of this indust

are all members of the HBA, he said. I dont see how anyone in thhome building industry could not join their local HBA.

Clark is also on the board of the Business Alliance for a Soun

Economy (BASE), which is the governmental affairs arm of th

WCFHBA. Governmental affairs is an area Clark is passionate abou

knowing that it is one of the largest factors affecting his business an

other builders.

We all have the same ght: new regulations to hinder our growth

Clark said. Its simple to build a house, but very difcult to run a busine

when you are dealing with government regulations, environmen

regulations and banks. Its hard to stay focused on your customer.

Clark is thankful for both organizations that keep him and oth

builders well-informed and ahead of whats happening in the industry.

In the Spotligh

Builder Prole: Heath Clark of Bill Clark Homes

sHome located in Rivers Edge subdivision in Wilmington, N.C



North Carolina builders winat green building ceremony

Fifteen builders, remodelers and other home building industry

professionals were honored May 17 at a gala dinner by the National

Association of Home Builders (NAHB) at the 12th annual NAHB

National Green Building Conference in Raleigh, N.C.

Congratulations to the following North Carolina recipients:

In the Multi-family Luxury category, the award went to

Circle at Concord Mills in Concord, N.C., developed by

Crescent Resources LLC of Charlotte, N.C.

Chapel Hill, N.C. builderMichael Chandler of Chandler

Design-Build was honored as the Builder Advocate of the Year.

The Green Home Builders of the Triangle, hosts of this years

conference events, took home the Program of the Year honors.

Mullen honored byChamber of CommerceNCHBA Past President Charles Mullen and his wife Pam,

owners of Mullen & Co. in Rocky Mount, were recently

honored as the 2010 Small Business of the Year by the Rocky

Mount Chamber of Commerce. Mullen & Co. was selected as this

years Small Business of the Year based on staying power, growth,

innovation, increased sales volume and community involvement,

according to a chamber press release.

The Mullens launched into the green scene as builders of

the rst ever certied green home in the Rocky Mount area,

and did so at a time when the economy and building industry

were challenged.Mullen & Co. was also the rst constructioncompany in Eastern North Carolina to build an ENERGY

STAR-qualied home and, to date, has completed more site-

built certied homes than any builder east of the Raleigh market,

according to the release.Presently, they are the only contractor inthe area to develop an all ENERGY STAR community.

NCHBA NewCouncil renovates youth runawayand homeless shelter

sRemodelers Council of Raleigh-Wake Co. renovates the Wrenn House, a

homeless/runaway/crisis intervention shelter for youth.

During the week of June 7, Wrenn House Crisis Intervention Program,

the only homeless/runaway/crisis intervention program and shelter for youth in the Triangle, got an extreme makeover by the Remodelers

Council of the HBA of Raleigh-Wake Co. Builders from across Wake

County came together to provide labor and donated items for necessary

repairs including the removal of lead paint, replacement of 27 windows,

plumbing updates, wood repair throughout the house, and interior/

exterior painting. They also prepared the Wrenn House for a future

expansion to accommodate more youth. The renovation improves the

safety and energy efciency of the house and will reduce operating costs.

Glenn White, the 2010 chair of the Remodelers Council, led the

organization of the project and brought together all of the remodelers and

companies who donated labor and materials for this renovation. One of

our priorities at the Remodelers Council is to serve the community, and

this project allows us to do something for our kids. This project started

out simple. However after the rst visit to the facility, we realized that the

council could have such a huge impact on these kids lives just by doing

what we do every day. The original scope of work for this project was

a short list, but now we are doing almost a whole house remodel! We

believe its so important to make this house a home for these children.

High schools competein building contest

The Moore Co. HBA once again sponsored the Home of the Ye

Competition: Battle of the Schools, a competition among Union PinPine Crest and North Moore high schools to build a new home. Unio

Pines took rst place this year, and three of the schools students hav

received job offers as a result of their work on the house.

Each year the schools architectural drafting and constructio

technology students construct a home to provide the students wi

practical, hands-on experience in the world of construction. Some

the criteria for judging include presentation of package, appearanc

craftsmanship, custom features, creativity and overall quality. The studen

works on the projects throughout the year and upon completion in th

spring, the homes are auctioned to the highest bidders. These funds a

then used to continue future projects.sThe winning home in the Home of the Year Competition: Battle of

the Schools.



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