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BUILDINGBusiness & Apartment Management
January 2020
VOICE OF THE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN AND APARTMENT ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN
Ben Templeton First Vice President
Michael C. Stoskopf, CEO
Bob TedescoImmediate Past President
Rino Soave Treasurer
Vito Castellana Vice President
Bill FreemanAssociate Vice President
HBA’s 2020 LeadershipPresident & Executive Committee
HBA PRESIDENT David Compo, Compo Builders, Inc.
David Steuer Vice President
Brian Szliter Vice President
Tim Capaldi Vice President
Jason Minock Secretary
Annual Economic ForecastFebruary 13 at 8 a.m.
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APARTMENT ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGANPRESIDENT Matthew Lester FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Karlene Lehman PAST PRESIDENTS Allen Amber Robert Brody Jeffrey Kaftan Melvin Kaftan George M. Nyman
VICE PRESIDENTS Cary Belovicz Mitchell Bleznak Jonathan R. Borenstein Jay Brody Kevin Dillon Leslie Lewiston Etterbeek Howard Jacobson Andrew Kuhn Warren Rose Aaron Rosenhaus Shawn Stafford Michael E. Tobin David Wilkins
CEO Michael C. Stoskopf
PRESIDENT David Compo
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Ben Templeton
TREASURER Rino Soave
SECRETARY Jason Minock
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Bob Tedesco
VICE PRESIDENTS Tim Capaldi Vito Castellana David Steuer Brian Szliter ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT H. William (Bill) Freeman CEO — Michael C. Stoskopf
FEATURES2 David Compo, Compo Builders, Inc. Introducing HBA’s 2020 President
3 Awards Recognition & Holiday Celebration An Extraordinary Event for 400 Members & Guests
4 Trends In New Home Marketing Understanding Your Customer Base
6 PWB Scholarship Honors Carole Jones Council Gives $12,000 To Humble Design
7 New Housing Permit Forecast Michael Stoskopf, CEO
8 Winter Safety Tips/Slips & Falls Safety Safety Guidelines For Property Managers
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9 Advocacy Update Emotional Support Animals, Emergency Contact Legislation
10 News & Events January and February Events
12 Welcome New Members
12 Thank You Renewing Members
12 Valued Advertisers
Inside Back Made In America/Built In Michigan
Outside Back Great Lakes Design & Construction Expo Featuring The Annual Economic Forecast
Pat Baker (left) and Norm Finkelstein, HBA Past President, at the most recent HBA Board of Directors meeting. The breakfast was sponsoed by Kohler Company in honor of Pat’s long time service to the company and the industry.
On November 20, HBA’s Professional Women in Building Council and the National Association of Women in Construction Detroit held a networking mixer at the Habitat ReStore in Waterford. The two groups had joined forces to help make the holidays a little better for 5 families through Habitat for Humanity Oakland County, by purchasing, wrapping and donating much needed items.
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Introducing 2020 HBA PresidentDavid Compo, Compo Builders, Inc.A
t the age of 12, David Compo began to refine his skills at architectural drawing. By 15, he was doing the majority of the
working plans for his parents building company, James D. Compo, Inc., where he worked for 33 years. Since then, David has been designing and building his own company, Compo Builders, Inc., which he co-owns with his brother, Christopher. As the sons of HBA past Hall of Fame members Janet and Jim Compo, the brothers are carrying on a long tradition of building quality one-of-a-kind custom homes and creating additions, finished lower levels and other residential and commercial remodeling projects. Throughout his career, David has overseen the building of homes for over 600 southeast Michigan families in addition to hundreds more remodeling and indoor pool and spa projects. His company is known for their Luxury Ranches as well.
He and his company have been named Builder of Year, Developer of the Year and Remodeler of the Year from the HBA. He has also been a 20 year Real Estate Broker with his company, Compo REI Brokerage, LLC, and has 5 agents that take care of their building clients in land acquisition, selling their existing home, finding rentals to stay in during construction and representing others in buying and selling real estate in SE Michigan. He co-designs with architects like Todd Hallett of TK Design and other architects and designers.
David counts surviving Michigan’s tough economic climate through the downturn and being able to continue to employ their crews and employees through this period. He is currently
building a state-of-the-art model Ranch – The Lisa, in the Dunhill Park development in Novi which won the Parade of Homes in 2019 during construction. This home will have the most cutting-edge technology and energy efficiency of any home built in Michigan and Compo Builders is looking forward to the grand opening in May of 2020. He is also closing out his award-winning Casa Loma Estates Development on Beck Road in Novi as well as many other homes from Howell to Highland and Birmingham to Ann Arbor.
David has always been guided by his father’s favorite quote from Henry Ford. It is, “If you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right.” He applies this philosophy to many endeavors besides building, including flying as a private pilot in his Piper Commanche, mountain biking, weight-lifting, hiking, camping and spending time with his son, Dawson who is a senior at Catholic Central and Eagle Scout. David has been married for 21 years to Michele Compo, who keeps the company in check as their Secretary/Treasurer and accountant.
David also generously lends time and leadership abilities to several boards including leading HBA’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors as well as the HBA Charitable Foundation. He serves on the Executive Board for the state HBAM and National Board of the NAHB. David serves on the Executive Board of the CDS Foundation, which raises awareness and funds to support local rehabilitation treatment for those suffering from substance
abuse. He also serves as Deputy Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus and is active in his church, Our Lady of Victory in Northville as greeter, lector and server. He also flies yearly trips for Operation Good Cheer which provides wrapped gifts for foster children all around the state in December.
David’s 2020 HBA Presidential Agenda is an aggressive list including:
• Continuing the growth of the association while continuing to utilize the 3-tier membership pilot program.
• Concentrate on and emphasize the importance of Workforce Development by visiting elementary, junior high, high schools and colleges and making between 30-40 presentations – with the assistance of other builders – to encourage a path to prosperity by our youth getting into the trades.
• Holding a 2020 Wild Game dinner for our members and their circle of influence and raising money for the HBA Charitable and Educational Foundation.
• Writing a monthly article for the magazine and submitting as many articles as possible to local media including radio, TV, magazines and newspapers promoting our association.
• Pushing a letter/email campaign to change the code review committee for the State of Michigan from the current 2 person panel back to the larger expert 15 person committee so Michigan Builders can avoid the implementation of the 2021 code which would include sprinklers, arc-faults and many other items that we have previously been able to eliminate from our state code.
• Promoting to our HBA many of the options that are open to them as members, like the NAHB 20 Club program, Tech Home X, substantial insurance discounts and many other options available. n
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Trends In New Home MarketingWRITTEN BY NANCY ROZUM
Photo courtesy of Eleni Interiors.
In new home marketing, DEFINING AND UNDERSTANDING YOUR CUSTOMER BASE IS VITAL. "Successful new home marketing starts
with really knowing your target market," said Nancy Rosen with Nancy Rosen & Company. "If your homes appeal to families, or empty nesters, or a specific ethnic group, or people from a particular geographic area, those groups can be reached through direct mail campaigns down to a zip code level or through specific publications targeted toward these groups.” Covering all the bases is also important, starting with signage. "Signage should be readable from a distance and contain all the pertinent information including the name of the property, company name, type of property, a phone number and website address," said Nancy. "I recommend creating a new website for each community, which links to the company website, and can be shut down when all the homes are sold. On the website, include a checkbox to sign-up for updates on the community. Also include an email address so prospects can directly contact your company, with the subject line programmed with the name of the community." Have prospective customers fill out a contact card, rather than a sheet of paper with other names on it, with their preference for future communications. "Follow up with these contacts monthly, and more often prior to a special event,” said Nancy.
HOME BUILDERS NEED TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE PAYING ATTENTION TO MULTIPLE POTENTIAL BUYER GROUPS and gearing their marketing specifically to each group. "Any decent marketing campaign has a good mix of elements to reach multiple groups of buyers," said Beth Monicatti Blank with All Seasons Communications. "Your signage should be well-crafted and placed both at the property for sale and directional. At a minimum, your website should contain basic information and be full of pictures. Make sure you have someone trustworthy managing your social media. Creating a schedule ensures a constant and consistent message. It is essential that the education materials you provide be well written and carefully proofed. Paid advertising is necessary and it is important that you are gathering and analyzing data to determine if you are reaching the right people. Don't overlook public relations activities that can provide you with no-cost advertising exposure and always pursue those grassroots efforts to get your name and product recognized, such as networking, shows and open houses."
BEING QUICK TO RESPOND TO CUSTOMERS IS ALSO KEY. "Artificial intelligence (AI) is making
headway in industries like medicine, automotive, marketing, and ecommerce," said Amy Thomas with The BDX - Builders Digital Experience. "Now builders across the nation are successfully using AI technology to answer customer and prospective buyer inquiries with great success using BuilderBot - a chat bot for builder websites. Consumer communication preferences have changed dramatically with less than 5% of phone calls answered and only 18% of emails opened. However, consumers will respond to 98% of the text messages they receive. Chatbots provide a highly effective solution for communicating with customers and prospects, delivering real time experiences
and working 24/7 to answer buyers in their native language." Chatbots were tested and refined in an experiment on NewHomeSource.com and were found to perform better than humans, spurring NewHomeSource.com to now use bots exclusively. "Every BuilderBot is customized to represent each builder's brand," said Amy. "BuilderBot engages with shoppers by asking and answering questions about the shopper's needs, builder, communities and home plans. BuilderBot works in tandem with a builder's sales team, focusing on gathering lead information, collecting new home shopper preferences and driving visits to the community."
STAGING PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN NEW HOME MARKETING. "We recently worked with a client who was having trouble selling a new home," said Mary Olk with Designer Interiors. "We rearranged the furniture they had, brought in some good lighting, and cleaned some overlooked areas. The house sold quickly. That is the power of staging." Rooms have to be open and uncluttered and have good lighting. "Every day the home for sale has to look pristine, clean and inviting. Potential buyers have to be able to envision living in the home, so you want to set it up so it's user-friendly with items like wine glasses and a bottle of wine on the
island and coats hung on a rack over a bench in the back hall," said Mary. For spec homes she believes wood cabinets are still the best choice rather than painted cabinets. "Don't forget about items that give a pop of accent color," said Mary. "Blues, grays, oranges and even deep raspberry work well with the taupe gray wall colors which are popular now." Tile is also popular right now. "We've been using a lot of longer tiles to create whole accent walls," said Mary. "It is less expensive because it doesn't have to be as durable as tile used on floors, and it really looks good." Paying attention to the detail and making it all work together is the talent that interior designers and stagers bring to the new home sales team.
There is a huge focus with the home buying public on floor plans and usability or livability, according to Kate Brennan with Eleni Interiors. "Rather than having spaces that aren't used frequently, such as a formal living room, builders are responding to consumer desires for multi-functional rooms, like a living room that can also serve as an upscale lounge / library," said Kate. "Open concept space is still desirable but we often use bookcases or an open demising wall as a divider to make a huge open space more comfortable." OVERALL BUILDERS AND REMODELERS HAVE TO ALIGN THEIR PRODUCT WITH CURRENT STYLES. "A designer can help select and
source all the colors and finishes that are not only trendy, but also make sense for your market," said Kate.
COLOR IS A MAJOR FACTOR WHEN SELLING A HOME. “When it comes to selling, color is a business decision,” said certified color specialist, Allie Milus, of BLOOM That ROOM Home Staging & reDesign. “Color is an amazing tool that has the power to create emotional connections. When looking for their next home, buyers want to feel connected." Considerations for color selection are unique to each property and include enhancing the selling points – focal points and architectural features; natural lighting – the impact of directional sun exposure on color perception; socioeconomics of the targeted demographic; and listing price. "Ideally, a neutral color palette will appeal to the broadest range of potential buyers," said Allie. "Most buyers are looking for move-in ready and want colors that will define their desired lifestyle. Careful color selection isn’t only for walls, but for all of the fixed elements (interior/exterior) in order to create a cohesive whole house ColorStory." When selling, color can draw people in or turn people off, and has the power to add significant value: aesthetically, emotionally, and financially. n
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Professional Women In Building Council News• Presents $12,000 Gift To Humble Design • Names Its Scholarship To Honor Carole Jones
Based on the exceptional success of the 2019 PWB Design Challenge,
the Council was able to present a check for $12,000 to Humble
Design to further the charitable organization’s mission to serve
individuals, families and veterans emerging from homelessness by
transforming their empty houses into warm, welcoming and uplifting homes.
A photo of the check presentation at HBA offices is shown below (left).
An additional $12,000 raised through the
2019 Design Challenge is designated for use
in scholarships to students studying in fields
related to the home building industry. “To honor
her devotion to HBA, the Professional Women
in Building Council and the future of the home
building industry, we are pleased to name our
scholarship fund the Carole Sandelman Jones
Scholarship Fund,” said Erika Harper, Council Chairperson. “Our intention is
to recognize Carole’s outstanding contributions while furthering the goals she
motivates all of us to achieve.” n
Stuart Feravich (left) of CMIT Solutions of Greater Oakland County, Paula Badalamente of IMAGIO Glass Design, Laura Corp, Operations Manager of Humble Design Detroit, Barbara Burnham of B.J. Burnham & Associates, Lisa Crawford, Director of Humble Design Detroit, Celeste Goings of HBA of Southeastern Michigan, Cindy Maxwell-Philips of Lighting Resources of Michigan, Jennifer Carnaghi of Chet’s Cleaning, Inc., Michele Compo of Compo Builders, Inc., Erika Harper, Chair of the PWB Council and Elizabeth Wyss of HBA of Southeastern Michigan.
Save The Date! TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 29Design Challenge
2020
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Executive Officer Commentsq
November 2019 New Home Permits Lower Than Predicted MICHAEL C. STOSKOPF, EXECUTIVE OFFICER
New Housing Permit ForecastBased on residential
permit data compiled
by the Home Builders
Association of Southeastern
Michigan (HBA) and reported
in the HBA/Carter Lumber
Southeastern Michigan Residential Building
Activity Report™, a total of 259 single-family
home (SFH) permits were issued in Macomb,
Oakland, St. Clair and Wayne counties in
November 2019.
This total is down 34% compared to an
upward revised total for October 2019 of 390
permits (originally 348) and is also down 23%
compared to November 2018. The actual result
was also 40% below the HBA’s econometric-
based prediction of 362 single-family home
permits for November.
Based purely on economic factors, 2019
overall – and November as the latest example
– has significantly under-performed when it
comes to new single-family home permit activity.
I’m reasonably certain that the lower than
expected new home permit activity is the result
of a combination of external factors throughout
the year, the latest being the GM strike (now
resolved) and related uncertainty as UAW
negotiations (now completed) moved to Ford and
FCA. That, combined with the expected seasonal
slowdown, further magnifies November’s result.
Continuing their positive trend for the year,
multi-family housing (MFH) permits totaled 427
permits in November, bringing the year-to-date
total to 2,345, up 98% over 2018 (1,184).
Positive economic factors – including 30-year
fixed mortgage rates, significantly lower crude
oil prices and steady growth in the number of
people employed – remain bright spots. n
Positive economic factors – including 30-year fixed mortgage rates, significantly lower crude oil prices and steady growth in
the number of people employed – remain bright spots.
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Apartment Association of Michigan PROPERTY MANAGEMENT®q
Winter Safety Tips And Slips & Falls Safety
WRITTEN BY AJ HALE JR. CSM-LSP, COMPONE ADMINISTRATORS SAFETY & LOSS PREVENTION RISK MANAGER
Obviously, driving in winter
weather is a monumental safety hazard due to slippery roads and drivers around you, but there are other hazards as well:
Plowed Snow Results in Blind Spots• Many intersections are blind now because
of high snow piles. Be extra cautious when approaching and moving through any intersection.
• Road shoulders are practically non-existent. As road crews work toward opening these passages, take extra precaution when determining the best location to stage the vehicle. Think through the possible scenarios of “other drivers” that might lose control of their vehicles and what that means to you.
• Always wear your reflective vest or jacket, especially when working along a roadway.
• There are a lot more hours of darkness during the winter months. Heavy cloud cover will cause dusk to settle in earlier making you hard to see.
• Sometimes in the rush of getting our work done, the sense of urgency overwhelms our thought processes about safe driving. Slow down, anticipate other drivers and be aware of the changing conditions. Never assume anything.
• Exercise caution when getting in and out of vehicles. Walk slowly and deliberately. Wear boots or other slip-resistant footwear.
• Be prepared for black ice formation after melting occurs.
Extreme Weather DrivingThere are several general rules for driving
safely in extreme weather.• Start out earlier and allow extra time
when weather conditions are difficult.• Turn on your headlights lights so you can
see better and so that other drivers can see you better.
• Slow down and match your speed to the weather conditions rather than the posted speed.
• Stay alert and watch out for other drivers and dangerous road conditions.
• Increase following distance from 2 seconds to at least 4 seconds.
• Prepare for stops so you can bring your vehicle to a halt quickly but safely.
• Get off the road to a safe place like a rest stop or turnout if weather conditions get so bad that it is unsafe to continue.
Slips & Falls SafetyHave you fallen and you can’t get up? Those
timeless commercials probably make you roll your eyes, but falls are actually the leading cause of nonfatal injuries in adults 45 and older. Not only do falls happen any time of year, but winters in the Midwest can be especially rough. We are often hit with the wombo-combo of snow, freezing temperatures and extreme wind. While the ice sculptures Mother Nature creates are pretty when you’re indoors, facing the treacherous walk from your office to your car, or helping a client, can become an Olympic sport.
Since very few people are trained Olympic ice skaters, it’s important to think about fall prevention techniques before winter becomes even colder. Most adults who fracture a bone do so because of a fall. Protect yourself from trips and slips with these winter safety tips.
1. Look Before You Step The best way to keep from falling is to watch where you are stepping. If that wet patch up ahead looks like it might be ice, avoid it. It’s also important to look ahead at what you might be walking into. Move slowly and examine your surroundings. Find the path of least resistance, or in this case, the least snow-covered ice.
2. Watch the Floors Even after you have made it inside, watch out for places that other people have walked. Snow and ice from other people’s shoes will most likely have melted into lovely, brown messes on the floor. Mix that in with tile or linoleum, and you have a recipe for disaster. Watch where you are walking for your first few steps inside
to avoid these potential slipping hazards.3. Wear the Right Shoes
Even if you are required to wear dress shoes to work, high heels and ice don’t mix. Wear boots with rough or textured soles to trek through the snow and ice. These boots will give you much more traction than any dress shoe. While changing into and out of different shoes might seem like a hassle, it’s much more important to protect yourself from falling.
4. Use Handrails Whether you’re inside or outside, handrails are available to you for a reason. Think of the mid‐west like an ice skating rink. Seems pretty accurate, right? Well, ice skating rinks have railings! They obviously work. Whenever a railing is available to you, use it. Railings have been proven to keep people upright when they begin to slip.
5. Relax Tensing up when you fall can actually cause you to injure yourself more. While it sounds impossible, relaxing and keeping yourself from fighting the fall can prevent serious injuries from happening. If you are falling forward, try to roll with the fall. If you are falling backward, attempt to sit down on your bottom.
6. Use Salt & Floor Mats After a snow or ice storm, be sure to use salt, ice melt or sand to increase traction on sidewalks, driveways and parking lots. Make sure floor mats are located at entrance way doors. This additional traction can be a deciding factor in whether or not you slip and fall.
Winter in the Midwest can be beautiful, and dangerous. Protect yourself by keeping these winter safety tips in mind. Accidents happen, and in the event that you do fall, report the incident to your supervisor right away. n
Should you require assistance with understanding or applying the OSHA or MIOSHA Standards, please contact AJ Hale, CompOne Administrators Inc./Rizikon, at 269-789-9166 or [email protected] n
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Advocacy Update
WRITTEN BY FORREST WALL, CAE, STAFF VICE PRESIDENT AND INDUSTRY RELATIONS
Apartment Association of Michigan PROPERTY MANAGEMENT®q
Emotional Support Animal Bills Gain Support
As you may recall from my October
article, AAM is supporting a two-bill
legislative effort in the Michigan House of
Representatives to strengthen state law to help
prevent the false representation of possession
of an emotional support animal (ESA). I am
pleased to report the legislation recently passed
the House Regulatory Reform Committee and
is gaining support as it now is being considered
by the House Judiciary Committee. House Bill
4910, introduced on September 3rd, would
create the “Misrepresentation of Emotional
Support Animals Act.” This bill provides a
definitional framework for state law, bars
individuals and health care providers from
falsely representing a disability or possession
of an ESA, allows for documentation requests
by housing providers, provides requirements for
health care providers who prescribe ESAs, and
includes criminal penalties for violations of the
law. House Bill 4911, would amend the Revised
Judicature Act to support termination of a lease
for misrepresentation of an emotional support
animal. Modifications to the bills are possible
as the industry continues to work with medical
interests who have expressed concerns with
parts of the legislation.
AAM Board Vice President Karlene Lehman
of Princeton Enterprises expertly testified in
support of the legislation before both House
committees. Thank you Karlene for volunteering
so much of your time to advocate for the rental
property industry!
Apartment Building Management Workers’ Compensation Self- Insured Fund (ABMWCSIF) Six Year Returned Premium Comparison
NOTE: Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns.
* Estimated premiums - Audits to be performed in 2020
Emergency Contact Legislation Introduced
A measure which would protect residents
and property owners who request emergency
services has been introduced in the Michigan
House of Representatives. House Bill 5154
would prohibit local units of government from
enacting any ordinance which would penalize
a resident or property owner for contacting the
police or emergency services in situations where
it is believed abuse or a crime is taking place, or
if it is believed there is some type of emergency.
The legislation also allows a property owner or
resident to bring civil action against the local
unit of government which attempts to enforce
such an ordinance. n
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REGISTER FOR EVENTS: builders.org/events.phpNews & EventsWEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29PROFESSIONAL WOMEN IN BUILDING COUNCILLunch & Learn: Goal SettingJoin other PWB members and guests to discuss how to set and reach your goals. An informal setting to share ideas, ask questions and learn over lunch.Time: 11:45 a.m. – 2:00 pm.Place: Association Offices Suite 202 Use North EntranceCost: $10 per person, including lunch
FebruaryTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6State of Michigan RequiredCONTINUING COMPETENCY 3-HOUR CLASSIF YOU ARE A BUILDER, REMODELER OR MAINTENANCE & ALTERATION CONTRACTOR, YOU ARE REQUIRED BY LAW TO COMPLETE AT LEAST 3 HOURS OF CONTINUING COMPETENCY TO RENEW YOUR LICENSE IN MICHIGAN. HBA is offering this class taught by Don Pratt. The course will cover one hour in each of the three required areas – legal, codes and safety issues.Instructor:Don Pratt, CGB, CGR, CGP, CAPSCECS of Michigan www.CEandCS.comTime: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Place: Fort Gratiot Township Hall 3720 Keewahdin Road Fort Gratiot 48059Cost: $50 per person
FEBRUARY 12 AND 13GREAT LAKES DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTIONEXPO IN NOVIThousands of industry professionals are expected to attend. They will have the opportunity to learn about innovations in technology, products, supplies and services from over 150 exhibitors. Industry specific educational workshops and safety training will be offered, as well, to maximize their skills, competency and professionalism.
FEATURING the Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast, Sales & Marketing Council Seminar presented by BDX and much, much more.
See Back Cover for details and visit: www.miconstructionexpo.com
GREAT LAKESDESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION
EXPO
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18HBA 101: NEW MEMBER BREAKFASTLet us show you how to make the most of your membership. Join us in a relaxed, informal setting for Continental Breakfast, the opportunity to meet other new members and to learn about some of the benefits of belonging. You’ll meet Michael Stoskopf, CEO and Celeste Goings, Membership Director. Time: 8:00 a.m.Place: Association Offices Suite 151 - FIRST FLOOR EAST ENTRANCE
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21HBA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEA meeting for members of HBA’s Executive Committee.Time: 9:00 a.m. Place: Association Offices Suite 202 Use North Entrance
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27AFTER HOURS MIXER at Cutting Edge CountertopsMingle with industry professionals to gain new contacts. Win great prizes! Appetizers, Wine, Beer and Soft Drinks. Bring Prospective Members! THREE Lotto Drawings At Every Mixer. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.Place: CUTTING EDGE COUNTERTOPS 192 E. Maple Road Troy 48083There is no charge to attend. Advance Reservations Required
IT ’S GOOD BUSINESS
TO DO BUSINESS WITH A MEMBER
January 2020TUESDAY, JANUARY 14State of Michigan RequiredCONTINUING COMPETENCY 3-HOUR CLASSIF YOU ARE A BUILDER, REMODELER OR MAINTENANCE & ALTERATION CONTRACTOR, YOU ARE REQUIRED BY LAW TO COMPLETE AT LEAST 3 HOURS OF CONTINUING COMPETENCY TO RENEW YOUR LICENSE IN MICHIGAN. HBA is offering this class taught by Don Pratt. The course will cover one hour in each of the three required areas – legal, codes and safety issues.Instructor:Don Pratt, CGB, CGR, CGP, CAPSCECS of Michigan www.CEandCS.comTime: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Place: Velocity 6633 Eighteen Mile Road Sterling Heights 48314Cost: $50 per person
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15REMODELERS COUNCIL ROUNDTABLELaunching the New Year - an informal exchange of ideas on making 2020 a success.Time: Noon - 1:30 p.m. Place: Association Offices Suite 202 Use North EntranceCost: $10 per person, including lunch
JANUARY 21 - 23INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS’ SHOWDesign & Construction WeekLas Vegas, Nevadawww.buildersshow.com
JANUARY 24 - 26THE NOVI HOME SHOWFOR MEMBERS-ONLY VIP TICKETS TO ATTEND THE SHOW, VISIT WWW.BUILDERS.ORG. SIGN IN WITH YOUR MEMBER PIN AND PRINT UP TO 4 FREE TICKETS.
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HBA Past President Dominic J. Moceri (left) of Moceri Companies, Eric Burgoon of Lake Michigan Credit Union and HBA Past President Paul Aragona of Aragona Properties at the most recent HBA Board of Directors meeting.
HBA’s CEO, Michael Stoskopf congratulating HBA Past President Stuart Michaelson of Windmill Homes on reaching the 250 Spike level from NAHB through successful membership growth and retention.
On December 3, HBA held its first Builders and Remodelers Technical Seminar led by Bill Bye of Wm. Bye LLC and held at the D.A. Alexander Design Center. HBA Past President Bill Phillips (second from left) is with Karen Crabill (left), Tom Crabill and Ben Crabill of Medora and Charesa Brown and Ceara Norris of Re/Max Classic.
12 BUILDING Business & Apartment Management I January 2020
Welcome New Members Advertisers IndexCOMPANY PAGE
ABMWCSIF 9
Bath Fitter of Livonia 5
Bloom That Room 11
Al Bourdeau Insurance Agency, Inc. 7
Carter Lumber 7, 11
Classified Ads 11
Designer Interiors Inside Front
Eleni Interiors 6
George B. Ford Agency 7
Great Lakes Construction EXPO Outside Back
Gutherie Lumber 10
Habitat for Humanity Oakland County 11
The Huttenlocher Group 7
Kennedy Nemier Insurance 7
Made in America Inside Back
Paulson’s Audio & Video 6
APARTMENT ASSOCIATION MEMBERS WARRINGTON CAPITAL2740 3RD ST, #568, TRENTON, MI 48183GRANT WARRINGTON (734) 818-0473
JJ MARSHALL & ASSOCIATES INC28820 MOUND RD, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48302 GARRETT ANGELO (586) 992-3243
GSH GROUP340 MAIN, CLAWSON, MI 48071GEORGE HARABEDIAN (248) 508-0470
CF ASSET GROUP / MULTIFAMILY & MORE6588 WHITE PINES DR, BRIGHTON, MI 48116JAMIE GRUBER (339) 227-7990
BUILDER MEMBER WHITELAW CUSTOM HOMES, INC6490 NORHAM ROAD, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48301-1467CHARLES H. WHITELAW III (248) 626-6900THOMAS KELLETT, KELLETT CONSTRUCTION CO.
BUILDER/REMODELER MEMBERCUSTOM BUILDING INNOVATION240 CLAIRMOUNT DR, LAKE ORION, MI 48362BRYAN SHACKELFORD (248) 515-2613SPENCER ROED, MULTI DRYWALL & PARTITION LLC SUBCONTRACTOR MEMBER ACE AND SONS INSULATION, INC13625 NORTHLINE RD, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195CHARLES AKERS (313) 995-3411RON STEWART, GEORGE MATICK CHEVROLET
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS CERTA PAINTERS OF PLYMOUTH MI9357 GENERAL DR., #123, PLYMOUTH, MI 48170 AMES ZANDEE (734) 476-3072KATIE HALLETT, TK DESIGN & ASSOCIATES
CERTIFIED FLOORING INSTALLATION, INC.35455 VERONICA ST, LIVONIA, MI 48150DONALD JAMIE WOOD (734) 462-8711NORMAN FINKELSTEIN, NORWOOD HOMES LTD
FLOOR AND DECOR14453 HALL RD, SHELBY TWP, MI 48315ROBERT BOSTICK (586) 788-6401TOM THOMASMA, OLD TOWNE BUILDER
HBA BUILDERS RISK PROGRAM1409 WEST CAUSEWAY BLVD., MANDEVILLE, LA 70471 HELMUT MUNDT (985) 789-7635LYNNE PRATT, PRATT BUILDING CO.
JOHN’S LUMBER34151 S GRATIOT, CLINTON TWP, MI 48035DAVID STOUTENGER (586) 791-1200 CATHY MCLEOD, THE HUTTENLOCHER GROUP, LLC
MKD106 OLIVER DR., MARSHALL, MI 49068KIRK WALKER (810) 691-4849STEVEN M. JONES, ROBERT R. JONES HOMES
ONLY OUTDOOR LIVING2460 SOUTH CEDAR, #C, HOLT, MI 48834JAMES WHITTAKER (517) 512-3954RON STEWART, GEORGE MATICK CHEVROLET
PLUMBERZ NORTH AMERICA37545 SCHOOLCRAFT RD, LIVONIA, MI 48150MATT O’ROURKE (734) 245-2442KEN CALVERLEY, INSIDE OUTSIDE GUYS
RITA HOMES OF SE MI1904 THUNDERBIRD ST, TROY, MI 48084ANDRIY STANKEVYCH (586) 202-9684PATRICK QARANA, TRIUMPH BUILDING CO LLC
AFFILIATE MEMBERSACE AND SONS INSULATION, INC13625 NORTHLINE RD, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195CREED WILLIAM (734) 374-2883
ACE AND SONS INSULATION, INC13625 NORTHLINE RD, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195 ELIZABETH SOUDERS (313) 995-3411
BLIND CLEANING SERVICES40500 W GRAND RIVER AVE., #C, NOVI, MI 48375 DAVE NAUDI (800) 470-9059
CERTIFIED FLOORING INSTALLATION, INC.35455 VERONICA ST, LIVONIA, MI 48150DANIEL OZIDUCH (734) 462-8711
FERGUSON BATH, KITCHEN & LIGHTING GALLERY 770 W. MAPLE RD, TROY, MI 48084BRAD KOZEL (248) 549-4665
JOHN’S LUMBER34151 S GRATIOT, CLINTON TWP, MI 48035STEVE CALIGIURI (586) 839-7495
JOHN’S LUMBER34151 S GRATIOT, CLINTON TWP, MI 48035LARRY OEHMKE (586) 791-1200
ONLY OUTDOOR LIVING2460 SOUTH CEDAR, #C, HOLT, MI 48834ERIC PEIFFER RITA HOMES OF SE MI1904 THUNDERBIRD ST, TROY, MI 48084TARA PARASHCHYUK (586) 214-7878
THE WINDMILL GROUP, INC31355 W. 13 MILE RD, #200FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48334GIAN PALAZZOLO (248) 538-7000
Thank You Renewing Members APARTMENT ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN
GOLFVIEW ARMS, INC
PEABODY INSURANCE AGENCY
HBA OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGANANTCLIFF WINDOWS & DOORS INC
VITO ANTHONY HOMES & BUILDING CO.
BARNETT ROOFING & SIDING, INC
BEAVER TILE AND STONE
BT COMMERCIAL SERVICES LLC
CADILLAC BRICK CO
CHERRY HOMES, INC
COMMERCIAL INTERIOR RESOURCES INC.
CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN
CSI SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT
D.A. ALEXANDER & CO.
DTE ENERGY
FINISHED BASEMENTS PLUS, LLC
GENERAL SHALE
GOODMAN INVESTMENT CO.
GREAT OAKS LANDSCAPING
HERITAGE WHITE LAKE, LLC
HOME DEPOT
JBK CONSTRUCTION CO.
JO’S CLEANING & ORGANIZING
KERRY & CO.
N.A. MANS & SONS, INC
METROPOLITAN CONCRETE CORP.
BOB MICHELS CONSTRUCTION, INC.
MOON RIVER WRITING & RESUMES
O’BRIEN CONSTRUCTION CO.
ONSITE SOLUTIONS INC
PRO-SIDE, LLC
PURE ENERGY WINDOW CO
ROCK FOUNDATIONS, LLC
EDWARD ROSE & SONS
SLAVIK ENTERPRISES
THE SOLAR SOURCE INC
TITAN CONSTRUCTION & MANAGEMENT CO. INC
TRADEMARK BUILDING CO.
UZNIS HOMES LLC
VITALE REAL ESTATE
WITBECK HOME APPLIANCE MART
Jo’s Cleaning & Organizing Services• SHELVING AND STORAGE PRODUCTS DESIGN
AND INSTALLATION• LET US ORGANIZE YOUR HOME
AND OFFICE CLOSET SPACESJo Golda 810-241-1622 [email protected] www.josorganizing.com
Wimsatt Building MaterialsDistributor of quality steep slope & low slope roofing, exterior cladding, windows & doors, and specialty building materials, serving builders from three locations in Southeast Michigan.800.497.9000 wimsattdirect.com [email protected]
Weather King Windows & Doors• VINYL WINDOWS & SLIDING DOORS INCLUDING TRIPLE
GLAZED & R-5 • STEEL & FIBERGLASS ENTRY DOORS • PAINTING & STAINING AVAILABLE
Ted LaVanway [email protected] 248-478-7788 weatherkingdoors.com
Riemer Floors • Family-owned and operated since 1946• Proudly serving Metro-Detroit builders with competitive pricing, certified installations & exceptional customer service.
Dennis Riemer 248-335-3500www.RiemerFloors.com
Pioneer CabinetryPROUDLY MANUFACTURING MICHIGAN MADE KITCHEN AND BATH CABINETRY FOR OVER 30 YEARS.
Visit our website to find a dealer near you:www.pioneercabinetry.net
MADE IN AMERICA/BUILT IN MICHIGANTHESE COMPANIES MANUFACTURE OR SUPPLY AMERICAN MADE PRODUCTS. THOSE IN BLUE ARE MADE IN MICHIGAN.
Hansen Marketing Services, Inc.Proudly celebrating 38 years of bringing specialty building materials to the market as a wholesale distributor, featuring many quality products made in America.
Contact Us: [email protected] www.hansenmarketing.com
Tarnow Doors• CLOPAY GARAGE DOORS• LIFTMASTER GARAGE DOOR OPENERS• STOETT MOTORIZED SCREENS
Bradford White Water Heaters
Over 1,000 Employees at Our Michigan Manufacturing Facility.
Represented By: Burke Agency, Inc. 248-669-2800
Made Better in Michigan!
Crown Windows & Sunrooms• MICHIGAN MADE VINYL WINDOWS,
PATIO DOORS & SUNROOMS• ENCLOSURES & BATH SURROUNDS• STEEL & FIBERGLASS ENTRY DOORS
Larry Kepes 248-909-0222 [email protected]
Barry Goudsmit 248-613-9784 [email protected]
ASA Builders/ASA Cabinets• DOORS, BIFOLDS, SHELVING & MORE • FULL LINE OF AMERICAN MADE KITCHEN CABINETS.
TIMBERLAKE, DECORA AND SCHROCK CABINETS.
Steven Shapiro 248-624-7400 [email protected]
www.asabuilderssupply.com
DISTRIBUTORS OF THE FINEST TILE MATERIALS, INCLUDING AMERICAN-MADE PORCELAIN AND CERAMIC.Rhonda Regan 248-943-1451
[email protected] www.beavertileandstone.com
Mans Lumber and MillworkLOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1900, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH MICHIGAN’S BEST BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. ONE-STOP SHOP FOR ALL YOUR BUILDING NEEDS, SPECIALIZING IN CABINETS, INTERIOR TRIM, FLOORING, WINDOWS, ROUGH LUMBER AND ENGINEERED TRUSSES & PANELS.Doug Mans [email protected] Chris Mans [email protected] www.manslumber.com
Virginia Tile Co.PROUDLY OFFERING AMERICAN-MADE TILE FROM AMERICAN OLEAN, CROSSVILLE PORCELAIN STONE, CAESAR USA, LANDMARK and MILESTONE (FLORIM USA)
Dave Donoher [email protected]/ www.virginiatile.com
Henry Tarnow 248-478-9060 [email protected] Patton 248/789-5574 [email protected] Helgemo 248/478-9060 [email protected]
TR Design Group “The” Residential Design Group Exceptional service and personal commitment to unique, inspiring designs and superior drawings.
248-792-3256 www.tr-designgroup.com
H.J. Oldenkamp Co.
• CORIAN® SOLID SURFACE• MERILLAT CABINETRY• CORIAN® QUARTZ Contact us: 800-322-0159 [email protected] www.oldenkamp.com
Huron Carpet & Floor Covering, Inc.COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL FLOOR COVERING
Contact Us: David Singer, President248-668-3138 [email protected]
KSI - Kitchen & BathPROVIDING BEST-IN-CLASS DESIGN CONCEPTS, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. BECAUSE EVERYONE DESERVES EXCEPTIONAL HOME INTERIORS.www.ksikitchens.comColleen Flynn, VP Sales & Marketing810-494-0518 [email protected] Alda Opfer, Multifamily Sales810-494-0561 [email protected]
John’s LumberProudly serving Southeastern Michigan’s building industry with a complete line of quality building materials since 1947!Steve Caligiuri 586-839-7495 • David Stoutenger 586-405-0628
James Reidy 734-341-5041 [email protected] Stiles 810-397-2962 [email protected] Miller 248-910-3846 [email protected]
Building Integrity • Steel Windows & Doors – Historical/Modern• Architectural Glass: Conservatories, Greenhouses, Skylights • Operable Glass Walls: Folding, Lift & Slide, Pivot and More • Luxury Adjustable Pergolas
Mike Wozniak, Owner • [email protected]
Attic JackGet your attic back with Attic Jack! • Easy to install.• Sits on top of ceiling joists.• Accommodates blown or rolled insulation (R-51).• Has 3 height adjustments from 7-3/8" to 11-1/2".• Add plywood and gain attic storage space without losing
the energy efficiency of attic insulation.www.AtticJack.com | 586-850-2466
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For more information contact CAM at 248.972.1000 or HBA at 248.202.7300
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