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2010 Leadership

Board

2010 Home Builders Association of West Florida

Board of Directors

Builder MembersPam Caddell, Gulf+Atlantic Constructors Miller Caldwell, III, CCG Design Builders

Jeff Godfrey, Paragon Custom Homes Darrell Gooden, Gooden Homes

Randy Grant, Grant Construction Robert Harris, Adams Homes

Doug Henry, Thomas Home Corporation Doug Herrick, Coastal ICF Concrete Wall Systems

Shelby Johnson, Johnson Construction Ron Mangum, Residential Renovation Company

Bryan Moore, BRM Residential Homes Michael Moore, Moore Homeworks

Andrew Needles, A. Needles Construction Bob Price, Jr., Bob Price Jr. Builder

Newman Rogers, Newman Rogers Construction, Custom Builders Council Ron Tuttle, Bennat, Inc.

Chris Vail, Urban Infill Corporation Thomas Westerheim, Westerheim Homes

Associate MembersMichelle Bean, HomeTeam Pest Defense,

Auxiliary Council Chair Brett Cornett, ProBuild

Rick Endsley, Builders Specialty Supply John Hattaway, Hattaway Home Design

Ron Harper, Coastal Insulation Company Larry Hunter, Energy Service of Pensacola,

Remodelors Council Chair Rod Hurston, Fisher-Brown Insurance

Blake Jochum, All Pro Sound, Membership Committee Chair

Pat Kozma, Jenkins Brick Tina Monie, KJM Surveying

Bernie Mostoller, The Mostoller Group Ric Nickelsen, Whitney National Bank Shannon Prine, Ferguson Enterprises

David Redmond, Prime LendingJennifer Rigby, Geaton & DeMaria Commercial

Development, LLCTowana Rudd, Surety Land Title

Gary Sluder, Gene’s Floor Covering Keith Swilley, Gulf Power Company

Doug Whitfield, Doug Whitfield Residential Designer Jayer Williamson, Williamson Electrical Company

Ex-Officio Members:Natalie Prim, Pensacola-Area Chamber of Commerce

John Rasmussen, Pensacola Association of Realtors

Todd StaffordImmediate Past President

Heaton Brothers Construction

Luke ShowsTreasurer

Shows Construction

Russ Parris1st Vice PresidentFrameworks, LLC

Judy GundFinancial Officer

Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund

Tina Monie2nd Vice President

KJM Surveying

Eric WittSecretary

Kenneth E, Witt Carpentry

Steve Geci3rd Vice President

Geci & Associates Engineers

Stephen MoorheadLegal Counsel

McDonald, Fleming, Moorhead

CornerstoneThe official magazine of the

Home Builders Association of West Florida

4400 Bayou Blvd., Suite 45, Pensacola, Florida 32503

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Cornerstone is published for the Home Builders Association of West Florida by Nicholson Publishing and distributed to its members. Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited without written authorization. Articles in Cornerstone do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the HBA of West Florida. Articles are accepted from various individuals in the industry to provide a forum for our readers.

Christopher MoorheadImmediate 2nd Vice President

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Billy MorePresident

Southern Home & Construction

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In ThisIssue

Cover StoryDarrell Gooden Captures Builder of the Year Honor ........................... 6, 7

CORNERSTONE COLUMNS

President’s Message: The Banner Center is Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Workforce ...................................................................... 5

FEATURE ARTICLES

3rd Annual “Meet the Builder Event” HBA of West Florida .............. 8, 9Air Sealing and Insulation Is a Winning Combination for an

Energy-Efficient America Dream Home ................................................ 12

FHBA News, Important Home Building Issues ..................................... 16

ASSOCIATION NEWS

2010 HBA of West Florida Leadership ………………...............………. 3

Mark Your Calendar ……………………............................……………. 5

HBA Membership Advantage Breakfast, April 8th, Don’t Forget! ......... 7

HBA March 2010 General Membership Meeting ........................... 10, 11

HBA Council News; Auxiliary, Custom, and Green Builders Council - Share the Latest News for Your Association ........... 13

HBA Parade of Homes, Coming Soon, May 15-23, 2010 ............... 13, 14

HBA New Member Profile; Pro Clean Restoration and Cleaning ........ 14

HBA News: April General Meeting, April 13, Sign Up Now! .............. 14

HBA Spring Golf Classic,April 21st, at Stonebrook Golf Club ............. 14

HBA Membership News, Welcome New Members, Thanks for Renewing, Time to Renew, & Don’t Lose Your Membership ............... 17

Spike Club Update .................................................................................. 18

DEPARTMENTS INDEX

Next Issue Deadlines …………………………......….......…………. 4, 14

Advertisers Index, Web, & Email Addresses …………....…………… 18Magazine Design & Layout by Warren Wight Creative Services

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Alecia OvermanAccounting [email protected]

Kelly RossEvent Coordinator/Council Liason

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Next Issue: May 2010Edit: April 5th, 2010

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President’sMessage

Billy Moore

The Banner Center is Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Workforce

I had the pleasure of at-tending a program at George Stone recently where I heard a presentation from Kurt Morauer, director of the Employ Florida Banner Center for Construction (BCC) based in Gainesville, Florida. Morauer was invited to speak by HBA Past President Todd Stafford of Heaton Broth-ers Construction. Stafford met Morauer at a Florida Home Builders Association Conference last year, and the two have been collaborating on ways to help the workforce in our area. Morauer spent a few days in the area teaching seminars to students at George Stone, Navarre High School and Locklin Technical Center. He travels with an all-equipped, state-of-the art travel trailer that has a construction crane simulator that students love to play with. With the video gaming world we live in, these kids have great hand and eye coordination, and they are impressive. Through Stafford’s efforts, he brought a 1.5 million dollar crane to George

Stone so students could see a real one in action. It was also to teach them that they could earn a great living as a crane operator. Some crane operators earn upwards of $200 an hour. Morauer said the BCC is a consor-tium of industry, workforce, and educational partners providing training and career ad-vancement solutions for Florida’s construc-tion workforce. Construction will one day again be a growing sector of Florida’s economy and there exists an ongoing indus-try crisis in finding and maintaining a skilled workforce. BCC is a key component of increasing workers career opportunities and reducing employer training and recruitment expenses.

Key aspects of the BCC:Bring workers, entry level to advanced, •and employers together in the most eco-nomical means available;Ensure that programs within Florida •educational institutions are relevant and meet the construction industry’s needs and standards;Maximize lifelong learning in settings •demanded by today’s marketplace; i.e., on-campus, virtual and on-site (business) training;Allow industry on-going access to re-•search and educational developments and a source for skilled workers;Enhance local partnership opportunities •among industry, education, and workforce development services that optimize local resources; Promote economic development in the •construction industry.

April 1st Remodelor’s Council Board of Directors & General Membership Meeting 12:00 p.m., HBA Office

April 6th Auxiliary Council General Membership Meeting, 11:30 a.m., HBA Office

April 8th Member Advantage Breakfast, 8:30 a.m., HBA Office

April 13th March HBA General Membership Meeting, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Woerner Landscape Source, Inc. (1332 Creighton Road) Free to HBA Members!

April 20th HBA Board of Directors Meeting, 12:00 p.m., HBA Office

April 21st Spring Golf Classic, Stonebrook Golf Course

April 27th Custom Builders Council Meeting, 12:00 p.m., HBA Office

April 28th Green Building Council Meeting, 12:00 p.m., HBA Office

For further event details, please visit our website: www.westfloridabuilders.com Please note that dates and locations are subject to change.

Mark Your Calendar!

Auxiliary Council meets on the first Tuesday of every month.

Custom Builders Council meets every other month on the last Tuesday of the month.

Green Building Council meets on the last Wednesday of every month.

Remodelor’s Council meets on the first Thursday of every month.

According to labor market statistics, more than 70 percent of Florida’s current labor force will still be in the state’s workforce 12 years from now. That’s why skills upgrade training is critical to businesses and critical to Florida’s future. Banner Centers are designed to respond to these needs in a way that hadn’t previously existed before in Florida with workforce, education and industry all working together through primarily postsecondary institutions to address existing, real-time and emerging needs for training. We are excited that the new Home Builders Association of West Florida Green Construction Trades Academy at Pine Forest High School will be an avenue for area stu-dents to hone their skills and fine quality jobs in the construction industry. For more informa-tion on the Banner Center, go to www.buildflorida.org

Photo Top Left: From left, Todd Stafford, Billy Moore with Kurt Morauer of the Banner Center.


“I think if you are in the builders business

you should be a member of the Home Builders

Association...”

CoverStory

By Miriah Brown

Darrell Gooden Captures Builder of the Year Honor

The fact that the economy has delivered a huge blow to the housing market and builders’ businesses is old news. No matter where you go, you cannot escape reading and hearing about the negatives of the current economy. Why not focus on the positive? There are quite a few positive results of the economic downturn. One positive result is that this downturn has made home build-ers revaluate their business plan, and look for innovative ways to stay competitive in the Northwest Florida area. In this economy, only the best of the best are going to survive. People are pickier than ever and are only choosing the best build-ers with the best reputations, service, and product. This process has provided Northwest Florida’s quality builders an opportunity to stand out. One specific builder that has gone above and beyond is Darrell Gooden of Gooden Homes. To excel in such a tough economy is a testament to the fact that Gooden, and Gooden Homes, is an excellent builder that produces beautiful, high quality, affordable homes. Gooden, and every employee at Gooden Homes, is committed to Quality, Value and Integrity in everything that they do, from customer service and construction to materials and design. At least that is what their mission

have worked with me for several years. Over time, I found people that want to do the best they can to ensure a quality product, which has really helped Gooden Homes be successful.” Gooden Homes is also dedicated to “building homes that we would want to live in our-selves,” says Gooden “and that is a strong part of our success.” Someone else that has a few ideas about why Gooden has been successful is Tom Poulos, the General Manager of Gooden Homes. Poulos knew Gooden when Gooden still had his ac-counting business and did Poulos’s taxes. Now, thirty years later, they are business partners.

“I’ve never seen anyone as loyal as Darrell,” says Poulos. “His attention to detail and quality have led to his success. He is a hands on owner that you can trust.” It is obvious that Darrell Gooden and Gooden Homes have a formula for

success. However, things have changed due to the economic downturn; yet, Gooden Homes has managed to continue to do well.

What is their secret? “We have a special market,” says Gooden. “Not only do we build to a higher end market, but our houses are semi-custom pro-ductions that come with standard features that most builders do not include,” says Gooden. “If someone wants a nice house, we always have one sitting in a subdivision waiting for them.” Still, there are always going to be other beautiful houses out there that were built by other building companies. What else does Gooden’s company provide that makes them stand out? “Being in business for 30 years and having a great warranty department helps,” says Gooden. “Plus, we have built houses for parents and now their kids are buying from us. We have a built-in clientele.” “We also have realtors that have sold our houses in the past and were impressed. That led to them continuing to show customers our homes,” says Gooden. “Our reputation re-ally helps our business. If someone new comes into town, they always get great feedback about

statement says. Gooden Homes is holding true to the promises in their mission statement because Darrell Gooden was chosen as the 2009 Home Builders Association of West Florida Builder of the Year. Gooden, born and raised in Pensacola, started Gooden Homes in 1980. Before start-ing Gooden Homes, Gooden owned his own accounting business. “I started doing building on the side,” says Gooden. “I had accounting clients that were builders and I was fascinated by it.” One day Gooden decided to take over a few townhouse units which led him to switch from account-ing to building in 1980 with the start of Dar-rell Gooden Develop-ment Company, later to be renamed Gooden Homes. “I like the ability to be hands on,” says Gooden, “and building gives me that opportunity.” Back in 1980, Darrell Gooden Development Company would purchase and develop its own lots, which not all home builders do. “We like to have control over every aspect of our product, from beginning to end. That way we can ensure that all of our subdivisions are great.” When Darrell Gooden Development Company was new to the community, they “did develop-ment work and developed subdivisions,” says Gooden. “When we started focusing on houses too, we changed the name to show we were a homebuilder as well as a developer.” When asked about the difficulty of starting his own business, Gooden says “it was pretty easy to get started in the building busi-ness because I have a degree in Accounting. The hardest part of starting a business is keep-ing track of your money, which is something I understood. That gave me a heads up.” Gooden received a degree in Accounting at the Univer-sity of West Florida. Gooden is a firm believer that quality employees can make or break the success of a business. When asked what single component has contributed to his success over the years Gooden claimed “my employees are very dedi-cated. I have a great line of subcontractors that


Gooden Homes. We’ve been around a long time and can be checked through the Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau.” Gooden believes that it is important to continue to work hard each day and to be a reliable busi-ness in these tough economic times. “Right now the economy is really bad and there are a lot of builders in turmoil. We have continued doing what we’ve always done. We try to do the best jobs we can to turn out a great product,” says Gooden. When things are tough and money is tight, people are led to choose the most reliable company out there that is offering what they want or need. Gooden Homes is meeting that need in the home building community. Poulos believes that Gooden’s per-sonality and the way that he presents himself to people, in addition to working hard, contributes to his success in the home building business, even with the dip in the economy. “Darrell is a taskmaster who is always focused on detail and the quality of his product,” says Poulos. “He is also a character and has no hidden agendas. People see that and connect with it.” Gooden Homes is also a part of the Home Builders Association of West Florida. “I’ve been a member for about 15 years,” says Gooden. “I wanted to join the Home Builders Association because I enjoy being around other builders and hearing what they have to say. When I joined the Home Builders Association, I met several other builders. I enjoy the cama-raderie of being a part of that group.” Not only can you meet other builders by joining the Home Builders Association, but it also gives builders a chance to give back to the community. “I enjoy giving back to the community. Being a part of the Home Builders Association gives me that opportunity.”

“I think if you are in the builders busi-ness you should be a member of the Home Builders Association,” says Gooden. “It has really helped our business out. It is a large organization and there is a lot of power there.” Obviously, Darrell Gooden was a great candidate for the 2009 Home Builders Associa-tion of West Florida Builder of the Year award. His business is doing great, he gives back to the community, and he truly enjoys his job. Even so, Gooden admits that he was surprised

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that he won the award. “Yes, I was surprised that I was chosen. There are a bunch of great builders in NW Florida,” says Gooden. Gooden says that he is very honored to receive the award. “This means that my peers from the Home Builders Association looked at what we’ve been doing and recognized it as outstanding and deserving of the builder of the year award,” says Gooden. When asked what he thinks contributed to being given this award, Gooden admits that he thinks it is because of hard work. “We have worked hard and we take pride in what we do. I think hard work will get you far and it has gotten us to where we are today.” University of West Florida graduate Miriah Brown is a teacher in the Pensacola area with dreams of becoming a full-time writer and editor. She is currently working on a master's degree.

Gooden played a key role in the HBA’s Mem-bership Drive. From left Membership Re-cruiters Amy Lord of Gulf Coast Community Bank, Blake Jochum, of All Pro Sound, Pat Kozma of Jenkins Brick, Darrell Gooden and Rick Endsley, of Builders Specialty Supply.


Feature Story

Meet the Builder The HBA of West Florida hosted the 3rd Annual Meet the Builder Hi-Speed Networking Event on Tuesday, February 23 at New World Landing. Meet the Builder is a networking event that provides HBA associ-ate members the opportunity to talk directly to HBA builder members about their products and services. This year we had 18 builders participate in Meet the Builder, a new record high! Each associate member who signed up to participate in this event met with 7 builders for a total of 3 minutes each. Dave DeBlander, owner of ProClean, attended Meet the Builder for the first time. Dave was so thrilled with the success of this event and said “I would join the HBA just to attend Meet the Builder. What a great event!” Each year, Meet the Builder gets better and better!! The HBA Staff would like to thank everyone who participated in the 3rd annual Meet the Builder event!

Thank you Sponsors!!Gold

Food

Beverage

SilverAnchor Pest ControlBank of America Home LoansDigital Now ReprographicsJames Hardie Building MaterialsPensacolajobs.comRegions Mortgage

BronzeBright House Networks

Thank you Builders!!Adams Homes of NWFLBennat, Inc.Celebrity Home BuildersEmerald Coast Homebuilders, LLCFrameworks, LLCGooden Homes

Thank you Volunteers!!Linda Traweek, Gulf Atlantic ConstructorsJay Overman, Pensacolajobs.com

Gary Estabrook of HomeRun Hold-ings, LLC (WISP) presents his product to the builders.

Fred Schreiber of Preferred Materials talks about his product with the builders.

Bill Mathews of NuconSteel poses with his product.

Henry Company HomesHoliday Builders/Acquis Const.J.W. Dunnwright Construction, LLCKenneth E. Witt CarpentryMinard ConstructionNewman Rodgers Construction

Paragon Custom Home GroupRicky Wiggins BuildersShows Construction, Inc.Southern Home & Construction, Inc.Thomas Home CorporationWoodworth Services


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Gooden Homes talks with a HBA associate member.

Celebrity Home Builders meets with a HBA associate member.

Holiday Builders & Acquis Construction had a table full of fun goodies.

Ron Tuttle owner of Bennat, Inc. talks with HBA associate member Tracy Morgan-Frick of Bank of America Home Loans.

Eric Witt of Kenneth E. Witt Carpentry and Luke Shows of Shows construction meet with a HBA associate member.

J.W. Dunnwright Construction talks with representatives from Emerald Coast Building Materials.

HBA associate members line up to meet with the builders.


HBANews HBA March GMM

Ferguson’s stunning showroom was the setting for the HBA March General Membership Meeting, which took place on Tuesday, March 9. As always, the Ferguson team went out of their way deco-rating the showroom in St. Patrick’s Day theme and providing members with great food, fun games and an overall great evening. The Ferguson Team hid 30 numbered golden coins throughout their showroom. Each time a coin was found, a prize was won. Prizes ranged from a six pack of Guinness to a box of lucky charms and beautiful light fixtures. There was also a prize given away to the HBA Member wearing the most green. HBA staff sold split the pot raffle tick-ets and the lucky winner received $75. Ferguson’s luck of the Irish party provided members the opportunity to see Ferguson’s beautiful showroom, network with other HBA members and have an excellent time.

Above: The Ferguson Team. Thank you for a great evening!!

Right: Angela Carter, of Gulf Power, won $75 from split the pot!


HBANews

Left: Margaret Hostetter, of iGreen Construction, won $25 for wearing the most green.

Ron Tuttle, of Bennat, Inc., shows off his new beer glasses and green tie.

Above: Sherry Toler and Debbie Sanspree, both Auxiliary Council Members, take a seat to catch up.

Right: ESP Team at the March GMM.


FeatureStory

Despite major strides in energy efficiency, the number one user of energy in the U.S. contin-ues to be buildings, which consume 40 percent of our nation’s energy resources – more energy than industry and more than transporta-tion. While it’s well known today that a properly insulated home uses less energy for heating and cooling than the same un- or under insulated home, what is less known is that air infiltration is also a major factor in how much energy a home uses for heating and cooling. That’s why the Parade of Home’s American Dream Home, built by Paragon Custom Home Group in Stonechase, features the latest ad-vancement in energy-efficient building -- the Owens Corning™ EnergyCom-plete™ system (www.energycompletehomes.com). Bobby Bunch of Gulf Atlantic Insu-lation is the first in the area to offer the two-part system. First his team applies an expand-able foam-based sealant that won’t deteriorate and will maintain the seal throughout the life of the home, and then they add PINK™ FIBER-GLAS™ insulation for necessary thermal protection. “People come to the Parade of Homes looking for the latest and greatest ad-vances in home building, so this was a natural opportunity to debut the EnergyComplete system,” said Bunch. “With Owens Corning’s whole-home insulation and air sealing system, we are providing state-of-art energy efficiency, which is top of mind among homebuyers who want to save money on their energy bills over the life of their homes. I am excited to be the first to introduce this to the western Florida home building market and to help builders differenti-

ate the homes they build with advanced energy efficiency.”

Wasted Energy is Wasted Money The U.S. Department of Energy esti-mates that space heating and cooling accounts for almost half of a home’s total energy use. A

large source of a home’s heat loss or gain, and resulting energy waste, is from air leakage or air infiltration. In fact, according to the North American Insulation Manufacturers Associa-tion (NAIMA), air infiltration through a home can account for as much as 35 percent of the home’s energy use. While homeowners would be crazy to heat their homes by burning dollar bills in the fireplace, it’s a perfect way to illustrate to your customer how they will waste money each year by paying for heat that escapes from their home due to inadequate insulation and lack of proper air sealing.

Sealing the Deal In addition to the energy- and money-saving benefits, Bunch believes build-ers will appreciate the installation advantages the EnergyComplete system offers. Unlike alternative solutions, the house does not have to be quarantined, which reduces cycle time – a benefit for Paragon Custom Homes, the Dream

Home’s builder. The EnergyComplete system also helps provide consistent room-to-room tem-peratures and a reduction in the conditions that can lead to mold growth. The EnergyComplete system even serves as a line of defense against pests and insects. Owens Corning developed the EnergyComplete system in response to market

demand. “By delivering an energy efficiency system that meets the needs of homeown-ers and building professionals in performance, ease-of-use, safety and affordability, we have a great opportunity to dramatically reduce energy use today for new homes be-ing built and the existing 80 million under-insulated U.S. homes,” said Karel Czander-na, group president, Owens Corning Building Materials. Building with the Energy-Complete system can help new homes achieve energy-efficiency and green building certifications including: the Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR®;

the National Association of Home Builders’ National Green Building Standard; and the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. As today’s home buyers increasingly look for new solutions to combat energy waste and make homes more efficient and comfort-able, builders can meet their needs by com-bining air sealing with insulation to yield the one-two punch that reduces energy bills for the life of the home. Now that is a Dream Home indeed!

For more information visit www.EnergyCompleteHomes.com or call 1-800-GET-PINK®

The color PINK is a registered trademark of Owens Corning. ©2010 Owens Corning. Energy Star is a registered trademark of the Environmental Protection Agency. LEED is a registered trademark of U.S. Green Building Council.

Air Sealing + Insulation Is a Winning Combination for an Energy-Efficient American Dream Home


HBACouncilNews

Auxiliary Council Open House

On Tuesday, March 2, the Auxiliary Council hosted an Open House at Cort Furniture. All HBA members were invited to attend this complimentary luncheon. The purpose of this open house was to educate HBA members on who the Auxiliary Council is and what their mission and goals are. The Auxiliary Council prepared a very touching and informative PowerPoint presenta-tion to share with the group. Approximately 30 HBA members attended the open house to learn more about the wonderful Auxiliary Council. The Auxiliary Council is a group of dedicated professionals who give their time, talents and resources to those in need. If you would like more information about the Auxiliary Council or would like to attend a meeting, please contact Kelly Ross at 850-476-0318 or email [email protected].

Auxiliary Council Open House Luncheon

Auxiliary Council Members

The HBA of West Florida Green Building Council continues to work hard on defining the council’s mission, implementing educational programs and increasing council membership. If you are interested in learning more about the HBA Green Building Council please contact Council President, Natasha Reynolds, at 850-474-6953 or contact Council Liaison, Kelly Ross, at 850-476-0318. Meet-ings are held on the last Wednesday of each month. Any HBA member is invited to attend the meetings to learn more about the council.

Green Building Council Board Members from left to right: Jeff Hatch of Gulf Power, Keith Swilley of Gulf Power, Doug Whitfield of Whitfield Residential Designer, Shelby John-son of Johnson Construction of Pensacola, Trish Sarfert of EcoLogical Realty, Natasha Reynolds of ESP and Duane Nisewonger of Gateway Lighting & Design

May 15-23, 2010


MemberProfile

Pro Clean Restoration and CleaningDave DeBlander3255 Potter Street

Pensacola, FL 32514Phone: 850-484-8500Fax: 850-484-7337

Pro Clean Restoration and Cleaning has been the leader in the carpet cleaning/restoration industry in the area since 1990. In 2009, Pro Clean was awarded the prestigious Better Business Bureau’s “Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.” In 2008, Pro Clean was named “Affiliate of the Year” by the Pensacola Association of Realtors and also “Small Busi-ness of the Month” by the Pensacola Chamber of Commerce. Pro Clean’s services include water damage restoration, carpet cleaning, tile & grout cleaning, marble & natural stone restoration, fire damage restoration, oriental rug cleaning, upholstery cleaning and odor removal. Dave thinks it is important to be a member of the HBA of West Florida. “When

homebuilders are looking for quality businesses to complement their services, they can count on Pro Clean to do the job right,” says Dave. “We love working with builders and they love work-ing with us because they can trust us to please their client at a reasonable cost, we are prompt and on time and provide top quality workman-ship that is guaranteed,” said Dave. In Dave’s spare time he enjoys golf-ing, traveling, basketball, reading, painting and guitar.

Parade of Homes

May 15-23, 2010

Central Site: Stonechase

Pace, FL

Directions: Hwy 90 turn North on Woodbine Road, go to Quintette

Road turn left (west) Community entrance 1.6 miles on the left. (across

from water tower).

2010 Parade of Homes™ Entry Information

Builders, if you are interested in entering

a home into the 2010 Parade of Homes™,

please visit www.westfloridabuilders.

com for an application and entry form or

contact Kelly Ross at 850-476-0318 or

e-mail: [email protected] with any ques-

tions. The HBA is looking forward to

another successful Parade of Homes.

NEXT CORNERSTONE

ISSUE:

May 2010

To advertise, call Richard Nicholson

[email protected]


FHBANews

Committee Supports Permit/DRI Measure Among the Florida Home Builders Association’s Top Legislative Priorities for 2010 is to reduce the uncertainty that currently exists with a permit extension and Develop-ment of Regional Impact (DRI) exemption measure that passed last year in SB 360. The growth management reform law that resulted from the 2009 Legislative Session is now tied up in a lawsuit which has created great uncertainty in the development industry. FHBA supports legislative efforts to validate the permit extension and DRI exemption por-tion of the 2009 law. Last week, the House Military and Local Affairs Policy Committee unanimously approved a measure (HB 7099 by Rep. Dorothy Hukill) that provides protection and certainty to thousands of Floridians who took action to extend permits or claim a DRI exemption. A similar measure is expected to be heard later this week by the Senate Community Affairs committee.

Springs Protection Legislation Expected The Senate Select Committee on Inland Waters last week presented a set of rec-ommendations that are expected to be the basis of a bill this year. The committee unanimously approved 13 recommendations that include a ban on solid and liquid residuals created by septic tanks, among others. The recommenda-tions follow on the heels of public hearings held throughout Florida during the last several months. Similar legislation failed last year. Perhaps mindful of the opposition, commit-tee chair Sen. Lee Constantine (R-Altomonte Springs) told committee members that “it is ob-viously a work in progress.” One of the Florida Home Builders Association’s Top Legislative Priorities for 2010 is to reduce cost burdens on taxpayers – mandating expensive and scientifi-

cally unproven performance-based septic treat-ment systems on homeowners living in or near certain springsheds is a cost burden. FHBA is advocating for lawmakers to appropriate the $2 million necessary to complete Phase II of the Department of Health research project. This project is testing and developing prototype lower cost, passive alternatives to reduce nitro-gen from septic tanks before nitrogen standards are established in law. Citizens deserve the completion and results of this project, which will identify cost-effective solutions, rather than having scientifically unproven, expensive systems effectively forced on them in this economy.

NAHB Green Guidelines to Sunset in April With the National Green Building Standard available as a green rating system, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and NAHB Research Center are in the process of sunsetting the NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines. The Stan-dard, which is based on the IECC 2006 for its energy efficiency practices, is more relevant as an above-code green rating system than the Guidelines. Please be aware of these important deadlines as the NAHB works toward the April 1, 2010 sunset deadline. (Scoring Tool Users & Participating Builders) No new projects can be scored to the Guidelines using the Green Scoring Tool after April 1, 2010. (Scoring Tool Users, Builders, Verifiers) No rough verifica-tion reports to the Guidelines will be accepted by the NAHB Research Center after June 1, 2010. (Scoring Tool Users, Builders, Verifiers) No final verification reports to the Guidelines will be accepted by the NAHB Research Center after September 1, 2010. (Scoring Tool Users & Participating Builders) Builders/de-signers will have access to Guidelines-based projects on the Green Scoring Tool (for review only) until January 1, 2011. Green Approved Product Manufacturers: This change will not affect your Green Approved Product status as the Research Center's Green Approved Product program was never based on the Guidelines; pre-approved points have only ever been assessed for the National Green Building Stan-dard. Learn more details by reading the NAHB Research Center’s National Green Building Certification newsletter.

Regulations May Derail Home Star Program A highly anticipated program that would make homes more energy efficient and provide a significant boost to the nation’s strug-gling economy could get derailed before it even starts because of a new regulation affecting

contractors working on older homes, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). In testimony last week before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Commit-tee, Connecticut remodeler Bob Hanbury said that rules effective April 22 governing contrac-tors in homes where lead paint may be present will prevent meaningful retrofit work from being done because there won’t be enough certified renovation contractors trained in the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new Lead Safe Work Practices. The Senate is considering legislation that includes the proposed Home Star program, designed to provide home owner incentives for insula-tion and other weatherization projects. NAHB economists estimate that every $1 billion in remodeling and home improvement activity generates 11,000 jobs, $527 million in wages and salaries, and $300 million in business income, making these incentives a big boost for the economy as well as energy efficiency. “NAHB strongly supports incentives to retrofit older homes and buildings to improve energy efficiency and performance,” Hanbury said. “But to make such a program work, the April 22 deadline for compliance with the EPA lead rule must be extended.” Roughly 79 million homes constructed before 1978 are subject to the Lead Renovation, Repair and Repaint-ing Rule, Hanbury said. Renovations on these homes, including energy-efficiency upgrades, must be done by contractors who have been certified by EPA in lead-safe work practices. However, EPA has not approved enough in-structors for the required training programs and has not certified enough firms to do the renova-tion work that the proposed energy efficiency program would generate.

What Would Amendment 4 Do To Florida? While November will be a busy elec-tion season, no issue on the 2010 ballot will be more important than Amendment 4. In this tough economy, the last thing Florida needs is an irresponsible amendment that will cost jobs, raise taxes and make it more expensive to live in our state. But that’s exactly what Amendment 4 will do. Please click on this link (www.florida2010.org) and take a moment to view this 2-minute video on St. Pete Beach, the first community in Florida to adopt a local version of Amendment 4. This impacts you directly. Moreover, it will permanently dam-age Florida’s economy and unique quality of life. The Florida Home Builders Association encourages members to share this video with at least 50 voters. FHBA is working together with dozens of other associations to get this message out. Sharing this message with your professional contacts will make a big differ-ence. Post or link this video on your website or Facebook page. Get more information at www.florida2010.org.


WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Builder & Developer MembersNone To Report

Associate MembersHomeRun Holdings Corp. / WISP Windows & DoorsGary Estabrook3395 Addison DrivePensacola, FL 32514Tel: (850) 475-6021 Fax: (850) [email protected]

Builder & Developer MembersAaron James Custom Homes, Inc.Building Skipper, LLCCharter Development Corp.Gulf Atlantic Constructors, IncMitchell Homes

Associate MembersBuilders Specialties Supply, Inc.Coastal Insulation CompanyGene’s Floor CoveringHancock BankHometeam Pest DefenseJames Hardie Building ProductsLafargeLunsford Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc.PROBuildRBC Bank

THANKS FOR RENEWING!

Advanced Signs & Graphics, Inc.All Pro SoundAlpha Closets & Company, Inc.Authentic Construction, Inc.Bill Walther Roofing, Inc.BRM Residential HomesBubba Box, LLCCantonment Building Materials, Inc.Charles Haney ConstructionCoast to Coast Constructors, Inc.Containers, Inc.Coogle Homes, LLCCotton Real Estate, Inc.Dana Cornelison Framing, Inc.DINC, Inc.(Defined Interiors/Nichols Customs)Duffy Snyder, LLCEagle Electric of PensacolaExit Realty AdvantageFlorida Insurance AgencyForce 5 Walls, Inc.Fountain Engineering, Inc.G. Daniel Green & AssociatesGilmore ServicesGleaton & DeMaria Commercial Development, LLCGuernsey & AssociatesGulf Coast Pool & Spa, Inc.Gulf Coast Title Partners, LLCHamby’s Kitchen Center

TIME TO RENEWMay 2010 Renewals (Renewal invoice to be mailed 3rd week of April.)

December ExpirationsAmore’ Painting Company

Empire Builders Group, Inc.

Gabriel Fire & Security, Inc.

Hansen, LLC

High-Tech Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

M & O of Pensacola, Inc.

Minard Construction

Reece Homebuilders, LLC

Southern Building Specialties, Inc

University of West Florida Construction

January ExpirationsBHC Concrete

Coldwell Banker United, Realtors

Cornerstone Construction of Pensacola

Guy Brothers Roofing

Hudson Construction, LLC

Integrity Homes, Inc.

J H Cox Construction

J. Daniel Howard Construction Co., Inc.

Kitchen & Bath Center

Land Services of Fla, LLC

Westerheim Homes

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Hammond Engineering, Inc.Heritage Homes of Northwest FL, LLCIrby Engineering & Construction, Inc.Jenkins Brick & Tile Company, LLCKay’s Prestige Kitchen & BathKenneth E. Witt Carpentry, Inc.L. A. BuildersLaSage Homes, Inc.Lee Mechanical & PlumbingLitvak Beasley & Wilson, LLPLive Oak Landscape, Inc.Luker Builders, Inc.Merrill Parker Shaw, Inc.MJW General Contracting, LLCNew World LandingPBS & JPensacola Home Builders, LLCPensacola Ready MixProfessional Air of Pensacola, Inc.Sandy Sansing DealershipsSanta Rosa Golf AssociatesSBD of FL, Inc. Cabinets - MillworkSuperior Waste & Land ClearingToday’s Homes of Northwest FLW. R. Taylor Co.Waite Development, Inc.Williams-Brown, Inc.


Advertiser’sIndex All Pro Sound 18

850.432.5780

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www.allprosound.com

Alpha Closets and Company 2

850.221.8771

[email protected]

Anchor Pest Control 2

850.435.7696

[email protected]

www.AnchorPestControl.com

Bonded Builders Home Warranty 17

800.749.0381, ext.800

www.bondedbuilders.com

Energy Services of Pensacola 19

850.436.5050

www.espnnaturalgas.com

FHBI 19

888.513.1222

www.fhbi.com

Gulf Power Back Cover

850.505.5338

www.GulfPower.com

Logan Insurance 15

850.438.1448

[email protected]

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In construction, a spike is a steel object that is essen-tial to making a building strong. As in construction, the HBA of West Florida sees a Spike as someone that works to keep our association strong. Spikes work on the recruitment and retention of members in addition to keeping members active with the association. Anyone is eligible for Spike status. On Spike credit is awarded for each new member recruited and an additional credit is awarded for that new member’s renewal on or before their anniversary date. If you help to retain a member, you are eligible to receive a half point for each member.

Spike Club LevelsSpike Candidate 1-5 creditsBlue Spike 6-24Life Spike 25-49Green Spike 50-99Red Spike 100-149Royal Spike 150-249Super Spike 250-499Statesman Spike 500-999Grand Spike 1000-1499All-Time Big Spike 1500+

Spike Club Members and their credits as of 03/01/2010

Super Spike 250 CreditsHarold Logan 490Rod Hurston 393Jack McCombs 270

Royal Spike 150 CreditsEB Williams 210.5Ron Anderson 197.5Mike Blanton 194.5 Edwin Henry 191.5Rick Sprague 182Carlton Bowers 159.5Bob Boccanfuso 158.5Betty Evans 153.5

Red Spike 100 CreditsCollier Merrill 129Alan Brock 126Lee Magaha 124Don Suarez 117Dan Gilmore 113Oliver Gore 110Greg Brock 103.5

Green Spike 50 CreditsRicky Wiggins 84 Doug Sprague 74.5John Harold 74William Moore 69David Holcomb 64Ron Tuttle 63.5Kenneth Ellzey, Sr. 60.5 Wayne Underwood 58.5Millie Carpenter 56.5Chris Pate 55.5Kevin L. Ward 54.5 Paul Stanley 54

Life Spike 25 CreditsRandy Lemon 49Tina Monie 47.5Laura Tkach 46.5Bob Price, Jr. 45.5 West Calhoun 45.5 Wilma Shortall 43.5Don Brantley 43 Neil Jernigan 42.5Raymond Noel 42Rick Faciane 39.5Eddie Zarahn 36Darrell Gooden 32Garrett Walton 28.5Thomas Westerheim 25

Blue Spike 6 CreditsRichard Baker 23.5James Dillaha 21.5Ed Wonders 18 John Hattaway 16.5Keith Swilley 15.5Newman Rodgers IV 14Doug Whitfield 13Russ Parris 12 Jim Harris 12Todd Stafford 12 Michelle Bean 11Dean Williams 10.5Paris Carlton 10Steve Moorehead 10Doug Herrick 9.5Towana Rudd 8 Bernie Mostoller 6 Beth Shoemaker 6

If you would like to join the Spike Club or Desire Additional Information, please contact Alecia Overman at

(850) 476-0318.

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