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Issue 3March 2013

MABA Members go to Capitol for Business Day 2013

On February 13, MABA members participated in Business Day at the Monona Terrace and State Capitol. The MABA group joined fellow Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) members from around the state, as well as other Wisconsin business leaders from a variety of industries, to listen to several nationally-renowned speakers. Among the speakers was Pat Roggensack, a current candidate for re-election for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The day concluded with Gov. Scott Walker, who spoke directly to the interests of the business community detailing how his administration is working on bold entitlement reform and improving Wisconsin’s economic engine.

In addition, the group was briefed by WBA leaders on its legislative agenda, which empowered the group to talk extensively about critical building-related issues at the State Capitol. After the briefing, the group met with Dane County legislators at the Capitol to advocate on behalf of WBA’s legislative agenda. The group spoke face-to-face with elected, local officials, informing them of concerns affecting our local shelter industry. The common theme throughout the legislative meetings became clear: HOUSING=JOBS.

Left to Right: Don Tierney (Savannah Enterprises, LLC), Dan Duren (Duren Custom Builders, LLC), Dawn McIntosh (Gerhards), Monique Olson (Preferred Title), Mark Brehmer (Sterling Premium Building Systems), James Graham (Accession Law, LLC), Greg Schaffer, Bill Liebl (Liebl Building & Design, Inc.), Ken Kurzewski (Hottmann Construction Co., Inc.), Andy Voeltner (Edward Jones), Barbara Slack (Slack Attack Communications), Chad Wuebben (Encore Construction, Inc.), Theran Welsh (SVA Certified Public Accountants, S.C.). Seated: Rep. Robb Kahl, Rep. John Jagler, Rep. Dianne Hesselbein.

Inside

4 Upcoming Meeting Schedule

5 Coordinator Needed for Hammer with a Heart

6 Students Receive MABA Scholarships

7 MABA Members Build in El Salvador

8 Parade of Homes™ Ad Opportunities

9 What’s Happening at Madison College?

10 February Evening Membership Meeting Highlights

11 Housing Committee Selected

12 Membership Report

13 Membership Contest & Top Recruiters

14 Green Corner

15 Start Your Own Conduit Today!

16 Spring Election Endorsements

17 February Board of Directors Report

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2013 Leadership

MABA Officers President Abe Degnan President-Elect Justin Temple First Vice President Harvey Kessel Treasurer Andy Inman Secretary Angie Kieta Immediate Past President Mike Vilstrup

MABA Directors Dan Beal Chuck Elliott Mark Brehmer John Schwingle Harvey Kessel Don Tierney Ken Kurszewski Andy Voeltner Executive Director Laurie Kaiser, CAE

MABA Mission StatementThe Madison Area Builders Association is a non-profit trade organization comprised of members representing all aspects of the building industry.• MABA promotes a positive business environ-

ment by uniting its members and serving the community;

• MABA’s services and activities foster the profes-sionalism of its members and provide a forum for education and information exchange for the benefit of the industry and the communities its members serve;

• MABA monitors and exerts influence upon issues and regulations affecting the housing industry, particularly those related to availability and affordability.

The official newsletter of the Madison Area Builders Association

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STAFF WRITERSLaurie Kaiser, CAE

Alise Wasserburger Andrew Disch

The Right Angle is published 11 times per year. Notice of local, state, and national programs/events is a service to MABA members. Such notices do not indicate MABA endorsement or sponsorship un-less specifically noted. The acceptance of advertising in The Right Angle does not indicate approval or endorsement of the advertiser or the advertiser’s product by MABA. MABA makes no warranties and assumes no responsibility or complete-ness of the information contained herein.

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President’s Message

Abe DegnanDegnan Design Builders, Inc.

March 2013

I saw a great number of you at the WBA Conference in Appleton just a few weeks ago. There were a couple of highlights for me. One was getting to talk to my colleagues and friends from around the state who I see a few times per year and always learn from. Another was the Vendor Showcase, meeting with sponsors and seeing a few new products that I hadn’t yet seen in person. Our own Robert Procter (Axley Brynelson, LLP) did a “Mock Trial” seminar on a remodeling job gone bad — with yours truly as the sucker remodeler who didn’t communicate well and got sued, and Mark Brehmer (Sterling Premium Building Systems) typecast

as the demanding client who left town and wouldn’t return a phone call! Well, I certainly learned that I never want to be on the stand in front of Robert or either of his colleagues who helped him with this mock trial!

One of the biggest things at the WBA Conference was recognition of MABA for our participation in the PAC, our collective voice in the political process! Thanks to all of your contributions, we hit 183% of our target! How did you do this, you ask? If you bought something at the Silent Auction, made political contributions through the Builder Direct Fund, or contributed to Building a Better Wisconsin or Build-PAC, you made a contribution! And I also say thanks to anyone who was a donor of items at the Silent Auction. Through donations, contributions and participation in events like this, you have helped us. In fact, I believe that MABA is the largest dollar contributor in the state, even though we are not the largest Association. Our influence via this fundraising helps needed advocacy come back to us.

Another February event was held at American Family as a joint event of MABA, the Realtors® Association and Mortgage Brokers – the groups that comprise our “Housing Discussion Group.” At this “Making Sense of Appraisals and Comps” event, a panel of experts, including our own Brian McKee (Midwest Homes, Inc.), told us about rules and best practices in the appraisal process. Builders can submit data to help create comps, to better our revenues and in turn our margins — for our Builder members and everyone else who is in the industry! Here are a few highlights:

• Contract homes and turnkey homes can be used as backup comps by a good appraiser — not necessarily the first 3 comps, but as supporting evidence for an appraiser to choose the “high” end of the price range.

• You can help by having your Realtor submit any turnkey or contract homes to the MLS. Be sure to submit high quality photos of the spaces, the exterior and even important details of the home.

• If you don’t have a relationship with a Realtor, contact the MLS directly to submit your information. This can also be found on the MABA website in the “members only” section.

• Ask your banker and Realtor how to submit as much information as possible when you are getting an appraisal – photos, specifications, product selections and also industry information, such as “the cost of lumber has risen by 37% over last year” with, for example, a Random Lengths newsletter showing that data.

If you’d like to know more on how you can help to increase appraisal values, please talk to your Realtor, your banker or other Builders and ask them if they know. Why should you do this? Is it helping your competitor? The more we can show rising prices, the more that the comps will allow prices to rise, and all of us — builders, trades, and everyone in the shelter industry — will be able to earn the amount of money we deserve to earn for the risk we take and the services we provide!

As always, let’s stay positive to help each other and help this industry! Build each other up, cooperate, and help keep MABA and the shelter industry strong!

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2013 SponsorsGold

Capital Newspapers

SilverThe Community of Bishops Bay

Dave Jones, Inc.FireSide Hearth & Home

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BronzeFirst Choice Drywall, Inc.

GerhardsHottmann Construction, Inc.Pharo Heating & Cooling, Inc.

Wisconsin Bank & Trust

Upcoming Meeting ScheduleMeetings are held at the MABA office in the Ron Kneebone

Conference Room, unless otherwise noted. Changes in date/time/location are noticed to members of the affected work group.

Board of DirectorsNoon, March 20Noon, April 17

Careers Advisory Group3:30 p.m., March 213:30 p.m., April 18

Education CommitteeNoon, March 12

Noon, April 9

Evening Membership MeetingApril 1

Social Hour: 5:00 p.m.Dinner/Program: 6:00 p.m.Fitzgerald’s of Middleton

Government Affairs Committee10:30 a.m., March 610:30 a.m., April 3

Green Built Committee1:30 p.m., March 12

1:30 p.m., April 9

Home Products ShowTM CommitteeTBD

Housing Discussion Group8:30 a.m., March 68:30 a.m., April 3

Membership CommitteeNoon, March 27Noon, April 24

New Member OrientationNoon, March 21

Parade of HomesTM Executive CommitteeNoon, March 13Noon, April 10

Programs Committee11:30 a.m., March 1411:30 a.m., April 11

Public Relations CommitteeNoon, March 7Noon, April 4

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Wanted: Construction Coordinator for

Hammer with a Heart MABA is once again partnering with Project Home on Hammer with a Heart this spring, which helps a deserving local homeowner make home repairs to improve unsafe and unhealthy living conditions in their home.

Organizer Al Terry is seeking a construction coordinator to assist in this community service project. Serving as construction coordinator is a great way to give back to your community and will enable you and your company to gain great public relations exposure by the media effort that this event generates.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Al Terry (Stealth Security, LLC) at alterry@stealthsecurityllc.com or at 333-6592.

Government Activity Calendar Tuesday March 5 & 19, 2013, 6:30 p.m.

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Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 7:00 p.m. Dane County Zoning & Land Regulation Committee

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Thursday, March 14, 2013, 7:00 p.m. Capital Area Regional Planning Commission (CARPC)

City-County Building, Room 351 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Madison

Monday, March 11 & 25, 2013, 5:30 p.m. City of Madison Plan Commission City-County Building, Room LL100

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Thursday, March 21, 2013, 7:00 p.m. Dane County Board of Supervisors

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Each year MABA donates two $1,000 scholarships to Madison College students who are enrolled in the following programs: Construction & Remodeling, Cabinet & Millwork or Architectural Technician. Interested students must submit application materials; scholarships are competitively awarded. From participation in this scholarship program to working with Habitat for Humanity and Hammer with a Heart, MABA continues to be a positive, supporting force in our community.

Meet the 2012 recipients: Jon Compean I graduated from Randolph High School in 2012. I started woodworking my junior year of high school. I enjoyed woodworking so much that I decided to take an independent study course where I would take my woodworking skills to the next level. I took the Cabinet Working and Millwork program because I wanted to learn more about woodworking and build more advanced projects. With my degree I plan to work at a local shop for a few years. After a few years of experience I plan to open my own cabinet making shop for my community.

Jordan Henkel I was born and raised in Illinois, to a mechanic and kitchen and bath designer. I realized that I had a natural talent for being able to construct things. I was really able

to express my talent when I reached high school and gained access to a small but very nice wood shop. While going to high school, I also took a two year construction program at a career center. And through that construction program I was introduced to Skills USA. While I failed the construction test, I passed the cabinent making test. I went and competed at the state competition. I won that competition and then went to compete in Kansas City. This is where I met Patrick Mohlzan, the Cabinet Making and Millwork program instructor. I waited a year to get into the program because the class was full, and here I am now.

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MATC students presented with MABA Scholarship: Jordan Henkel and Jon Compean

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Thank You MABAOne Step Closer to Realizing the

Dream of Owning a Home

Future homeowner Carla Hamilton is extremely grateful for all the help the volunteers from Madison Area Builders Association provided to her and her family. She adds that she’s learned a great deal working side-by-side with the MABA volunteer members as she works to complete the 325 hours of sweat equity she’s required to contribute in the building of her home.

Thank you to the businesses that have provided gift-in-kind services for this special build: Dave Jones, Inc.; JSD Professional Services, Inc.; Madison Aluminum Products; Rockweiler Insulation, Inc.; Twohig Construction; Gerhards; Duren Custom Builders; Trinity Environmental; Pulvermacher Construction, LLC; Voyager Builders, LLC; Zander Solutions; Windsor Building Systems, LLC/Amwood Homes, Inc; Wisconsin Environmental Initiative/Green Built Home; Focus on Energy; Overhead Door; Exterior Renovations; and Ever Ready Electric.

Also, a big thanks to some of our recent MABA volunteers: Angie Kieta, Kelly Slack, Virgil Waugh, Karl Fels, Pam Fels and Hubie Durst. Thank you for your time and spirit.

The Habitat/MABA home in Verona is almost complete

MABA Members Join the Habitat Build in El Salvador Chuck Elliott (CLE Investments, Inc.) and Dawn McIntosh (Gerhards), spent eight days in a rural area of El Salvador building homes for Habitat International.

Habitat for Humanity of Dane County has made a three-year commitment to support Habitat of El Salvador. If you are interested in participating in future builds, contact Valerie Johnson, CEO, of Habitat of Dane County, via e-mail at vjohnson@habitatdane.org.

Read Dawn’s blog of her experience during the build at www.dawnmcintoshbuildinginelsalvador.blogspot.com.

“This trip has been personally very rewarding,” commented Chuck Elliott.

“It was a lot harder than I thought, but well worth it,” noted Dawn McIntosh.

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Advertising Opportunities to Increase Your Company’s Visibility

Parade of Homes Plan Book Advertising

Make the most of your company’s advertising dollars by targeting the thousands of consumers who will visit this year’s Parade of Homes! Place an ad in the Parade of Homes Plan Book, a high-quality publication distributed free to everyone who attends the Parade. To secure a space for your company, contact Dena Frisch (Nei-Turner Media Group Inc.) at 608-220-2120 or dena@ntmediagroup.com.

Parade of Homes Garage Rental Program

Another great way to expose consumers to your company’s products and services is through the MABA Garage Space Rental Program. Securing space in the garage of a Parade home allows your company to display its products or services. Garage exhibits are not required to be staffed. Contact Laurie for a Garage Rental Space contract at (608) 288-1133 ext. 12 or lkaiser@maba.org.

For a list of the Builders participating in this year’s Parade of Homes, visit www.maba.org.

Get Involved in the Fire Safety House Build!

MABA is collaborating with the Dane County Fire Chiefs’ Association to construct a mobile fire safety house to be used by the Fire Chiefs to educate our community about fire safety.

If you are interested in becoming involved with this community service project, please contact Andrew Disch at disch@maba.org or 288-1133 ext. 14.

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What’s Happening at Madison College?(The college formerly known as MATC)

Guest Author: John Stephany, Instructor, Construction and Remodeling Program

Many people have been a bit confused by our recent name change and some think a new college is in town. We changed our name due to confusion with Milwaukee Area Tech College, which was also known as MATC. Hopefully this will help solve that problem.

We have some new classes that many in the Association may be interested in, which include: Construction Project Management, Construction Estimating and Construction Lien Laws. They are directed at carpenters and other tradespeople who are interested in taking their career to the next level. If you are grooming someone to take on additional responsibility in the future, this could be ideal. Contact John Stephany with any additional questions at Stephany@madisoncollege.edu or 246-5273. Classes begin this spring. More info on these and other non-credit courses can be found in the Continuing Education flyer sent to most area homes, or at madisoncollege.edu/courses.

The Construction and Remodeling Program Advisory Committee is always looking for a few good people to join. It meets twice a year. The faculty and staff roll out what the program is doing and get feedback from builders, remodelers and other associated tradespeople. This helps to steer the program and makes sure we’re delivering graduates that have the relevant knowledge base for the jobs that are available.

The Construction and Remodeling Program, the Cabinetmaking and Millwork Program, Architectural Technicians Program and other programs will be graduating a new class of students this May. If you are thinking of hiring in the next 3-6 months, let us know and we can help you find some great graduates!

For questions, please contact John Stephany, Construction and Remodeling Program, Stephany@madisoncollege.edu or 246-5273, or Jeff Molzahn, Cabinetmaking and Millwork Program, JMolzahn@madisoncollege.edu.

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After a brief hiatus the Evening Membership Meeting returned on February 4th. Nearly 100 members gathered together and enjoyed catching up with old friends and colleagues during social hour, and visited with table top sponsors Badgerland Supply, Inc.; Park Bank; and Star Satellite Division Of Sapro, Inc.

Special guest Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) President Craig Rakowski (James Craig Builders, Inc.) shared with the group WBA’s vision planning for 2013 and detailed the value members receive in conjunction with their WBA Membership. WBA’s Director of Government and Political Affairs Brad Boycks presented WBA’s legislative agenda for 2013. Brad also presented 2012 Auction Chair Abe Degnan (Degnan Design Builders, Inc.) with an award recognizing MABA for achieving 183.3 percent of its 2012 fundraising goal as established by WBA.

Membership Chair Andy Voeltner (Edward Jones) introduced the new members in attendance and

announced the winner of the Prospective New Member Drawing. This drawing, which was spearheaded by the Membership Committee, encourages members to bring a prospective member(s) as their guest to an Evening Membership Meeting. The winner announced at each Evening Membership Meeting receives $20. Andy Voeltner also announced the winners for the 2012 New Member Contest. Mike Vilstrup (TimberLane Builders, LLC) won the $300 cash reward for recruiting the most new members in 2013. Don Esposito took second place claiming his $200 reward. And there was a three-way tie for third place between Jenny Acker (Acker Builders, Inc.), Hart DeNoble (Hart DeNoble Builders, Inc.) and Robin Pharo (Treysta Group, LLC).

Finally, Steve Hansen (Associated Bank), speaking as a representative of the Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association-Madison Chapter (WMBA), shared new home construction financing options currently being offered by WMBA lenders.

Sara Falci (Closets By Techline), Renee Degglau and Buffy Stevens (Stevens Design) are all smiles for the camera

Robin Pharo (Treysta Group, LLC) and Mike Vilstrup (TimberLane Builders, LLC) are recognized for their recruitment efforts in 2012

Longtime members Pat Schafer (Stagecoach Plumbing) and Doug Widish (Gerhards) catch up

New MABA member Heidi Lehrke (California Door Company, LLC) and Membership Committee Chair Andy Voeltner (Edward Jones)

February Evening Membership Meeting Highlights

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Committee assignments in both houses of the Wisconsin State Legislature have been determined, and the Assembly Housing and Real Estate Committee will again be Chaired by Rep. John Murtha (R-Baldwin). Rep. Murtha will be joined by freshmen Joe Sanfelippo to lead the Committee.

Rep. Murtha has been a longtime partner with WBA since his election to the State Assembly in 2006 and since he was named Housing Committee Chair in 2009. WBA Advocacy staff is looking forward to again be working with Rep. Murtha on the housing committee this session.

This session a freshman legislator has again been selected to be the Assembly Housing and Real Estate vice-chair with Representative Elect Joe Sanfelippo (R-West Allis) getting the nod this session. Last session freshman Rep. Michelle Litjens (R-Oshkosh) was the vice-chair of the committee and likely would have continued to serve on the committee had she run for reelection in 2012.

Sanfelippo is well-equipped to understand the concerns of homebuilders and their related industries; he is the founder and former owner of Sanfelippo Environmental Landscaping, which employed over 60 people and performed landscape construction and maintenance on residential, commercial and municipal projects. Rep. Sanfelippo sold the landscaping business in 2005 after 19 years.

The Committee is comprised of both Democrats and Republicans. However, the composition is majority Republican because Republicans hold a majority of seats in the state legislature. On the Democratic side, WBA staff is pleased that Rep. Leon D. Young (D-Milwaukee) has been appointed to return as the ranking Democrat on the committee as they have had a productive working relationship with Rep. Young during his past service on the Committee.

Housing Committee Selected at Capitol

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Barbara Mroz (A) Cabinet Masters, Inc. 3013 Perry St Madison, WI 53713 Phone: (608) 276-8488 Fax: (608) 276-4440 Type of Business: Cabinet & countertop showroom; kitchen & bath remodeler Sponsor: Karl Fels Ambassador: Karl Fels

Heidi Lehrke (A) California Door Company, LLC 6354 Cty Hwy DM Dane, WI 53529 Phone: (608) 849-6060 Fax: (608) 849-6161 Type of Business: Garage doors, replacement & repair Sponsor: Dick Wasserburger Ambassador: Aaron Engelberger

Cathy Driftmier (A) Driftmier Design, LLC 107 S Main St Verona, WI 53593 Phone: (608) 497-1177 Fax: (608) 497-1180 Type of Business: Kitchen & Bath Design Sponsor: Tracey Lust Ambassador: Tyler Smith

Jon Rundell (A) Gerdau 2309 Advance Rd Madison, WI 53718 Phone: (608) 222-1220 Fax: (608) 222-9448 Type of Business: Concrete reinforcing & concrete accessories Sponsor: Ken Kurszewski Ambassador: Aaron Engelberger

Kellee Griffith (A) Hammer Stahl 750 Jim Parker Dr, Ste 200 Smyrna, TN 37167 Phone: (866) 832-7792 Fax: (866) 897-7580 Type of Business: Cutlery/cookware

Peter George (B) Hercules Design & Construction, Inc. 6830 Valiant Dr Windsor, WI 53598 Phone: (608) 846-8808 Fax: (608) 846-8808 Type of Business: General Contracting Sponsor: Ken Kurszewski Ambassador: Angie Kieta

Lesley Scott (A) Kitchen Craft 4129 United Ave Mount Dora, FL 32757 Phone: (352) 357-1063 Fax: (352) 483-7603 Type of Business: Cookware Sponsor: Tyler Smith Ambassador: Tyler Smith

Jeromy Olson (B) Olson Brothers Building 4544 Winnequah Rd Madison, WI 53716 Phone: (608) 224-0738 Fax: (608) 224-0738 Type of Business: Home Builder Sponsor: Angie Kieta Ambassador: Angie Kieta

Brad Stevens (A) Stevens Design, LLC 5356 King James Way Fitchburg, WI 53719 Phone: (608) 238-3375 Fax: (608) 238-7610 Type of Business: Furniture, interior design, window treatments Sponsor: Sara Falci

Michael Richichi (A) Sunset Ridge Exteriors 4123 Terminal Dr, Ste 215 Mc Farland, WI 53558 Phone: (608) 838-2500 Fax: (608) 838-7921 Type of Business: Remodeler, roofing & windows Sponsor: Aaron Engelberger Ambassador: Aaron Engelberger

Michael Davis (A) Window World of Milwaukee, LLC 2018 S Stoughton Rd Madison, WI 53716 Phone: (262) 703-9500 Fax: (262) 886-1894 Type of Business: Window, siding, entry door sales & installations Sponsor: Tyler Smith Ambassador: Tyler Smith

Cancelled: Associated Construction of WI, LLC, Gregory Iverson; Eco Bond Adhesives, LLC, Frank Lange; Gorman & Company, Inc., Jim Zemicke; Krantz Electric, Inc., Jeff Bell; Lon Musolf Distributing, Inc., Tony Gerasch; Montgomery Associations: Resource Solutions, LLC, Benjamin Nelson; Stark Company Realtors, Brandon Buell; Str8 Tile, Troy Dose; Weekes Forest Products, Larry Hansen; Wilkinson Builders, LLC, Gene A. Wilkinson.

Membership ReportPlease welcome the following new members, effective February 1, 2013.

A = Associate Member

B = Builder Member

AFIL = Affiliate Member

The MABA Online Directory at www.maba.org is

updated daily.

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2013 New Member Contest Top Recruiters

As of 2/20/2013

1. Four New Members: Ken Kurszewski

2. One New Member: (13 way tie) Mark Brehmer, Jason DeNoble, Chuck Elliott, Sara Falci, Daniel Lowery, Tracey Lust, Terry Monson, Melissa Pierick, Greg Shaw, Justin Temple, Mike Vilstrup, Dick Wasserburger, Kurt Young

Membership Competition Chair Andy Voeltner (Edward Jones) and the Membership Committee are kicking off the new year with a competition at the April 1st Evening Membership Meeting (EMM). Bring a prospective member with you to an EMM and your name will be placed in a drawing to win $20 cash.

Can’t make this meeting? That’s okay, the Membership Committee will continue to offer this special recruitment reward at every upcoming EMM in 2013!

Top recruiterKen Kurszewski(Hottmann Construction Co., Inc.)

Building Code App — Did you get it? Builders are buzzing about the new building code app, an exclusive tool available only from the Wisconsin Builders Association. The app is a free download, get it by going to Wisbuild.org, and click on the “APP CENTER” tab. The app will work on nearly all smart phones, tablets or e-readers. The link will take you to instructions based on the type of device you’re using. In all cases, iBooks or a similar e-reader program is required.

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Green Corner Leverage Green Built Home Certification for Business Success!

Guest Author: John Imes, Executive Director of WEI and Green Built Committee Chair

Green Built home is a nationally-recognized green building initiative that reviews and certifies new homes, multi-family and remodeling projects that meet sustainable building and energy standards. Since 1999, Wisconsin Environmental Initiative (WEI) has worked in partnership with MABA, leading utilities and other organizations to certify over 5,000 building projects throughout the state. As we move forward and expand the Green Built home program, we would like you to be aware of unique opportunities to market and promote your business and leverage green building certification for business success!

1. Certify all your homes as Green Built homes Green Built home certification is most effective when all of your homes are Green Built homes. Our “Green Built Specifications” option allows you to certify all your homes at a discounted rate and from one baseline set of specifications, which means NO MORE FILLING OUT CHECKLISTS!

2. Use the Green Built home logo to educate your buyers A certified Green Built home provides incredible market distinction, but this distinction is only valuable if buyers are aware of it and what it means. Education is especially important when it comes to selling a Green Built home. The Green Built home logo is a great way to communicate to potential buyers that your homes offer something that competitors’ homes do not. *According to a recent study, researchers analyzed 1.6 million homes sold in California between 2007 and 2012 and found that a Green Built Certified home label added a 9 percent price premium…a huge selling point for prospective buyers!

3. Market your homes as a Green Built home Buyers are values driven so make green building about better quality. Explain the energy and maintenance savings plus health, safety, comfort, durability and other value-added features that can increase your profit margins. *A recent NAHB survey noted that builders who offered

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The Builders Direct Fund (BDF) is the conduit fund for the Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA). This fund allows those who invest in it to give their local and state association a role when they contribute to candidates running for state or local office. To establish an account, you will need to submit a personal check made payable to BDF in the amount of $100 or more to WBA.

The process is simple. When you identify a candidate that is running for office on the state or local level that you’d like to support financially, simply contact WBA to notify them of your intent and BDF will then send a check in your name directly to the candidate.

This is a great way to maximize the impact of donations to the MABA endorsed candidates in elections!

For questions or to open your own personal conduit account, please contact Andrew Disch at disch@maba.org or 288-1133 ext. 14.

Start Your Own Conduit Today!energy efficient green built features gave it the highest effectiveness rating, seen as an effective incentive by 98% of the builders.

4. Leverage Green Built home certification for faster approvals and stakeholder support WHEDA already recognizes WEI/Green Built home as the approved third-party green building standard for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit projects throughout the state. Savvy developers will also use Green Built home certification of their market-rate, multi-family projects to improve government and public relations and secure faster approvals and neighborhood support.

5. Plugs to the press Excited about a new green building project? As a credible third party nonprofit organization, we can help alert local media outlets and municipalities about your commitment to innovation.

In this sluggish economy, positioning is vital. Certifying your building projects will give your organization a unique edge and valuable benefits. For more on Green Built home, please visit www.greenbuilthome.org.

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Spring Election Endorsements The Madison Area Builders Association Board of Directors has endorsed Pat Roggensack for Supreme Court Justice. Incumbent Justice Pat Roggensack will be on the top of the Spring ballot. She is running for re-election to continue to serve as a justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

MABA is also extending its support to the following candidates for local office. If you live in these districts, please visit the web pages and support these friends of our industry!

Shawn Pfaff - Mayor of Fitchburg www.shawnpfaff.com

Kurt Schlicht - Cross Plains Village President

Michael Gernetzke – Fitchburg City Council (District 4) www.michaelforfitchburg.com

Trish Schaefer – Sun Prairie City Council (District 4)

Paul Skidmore – Madison Common Council (District 9)

Larry Palm – Madison Common Council (District 12) www.larrypalm.com

Volunteers are critical to each candidate’s victory. If you would like to donate either time or money to a MABA endorsed candidate, please contact Director of External Relations Andrew Disch at disch@maba.org or 288-1133 ext.14. Remember to vote on April 2!

Justice Pat Roggensack

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Board of Directors Summary of February 20th Meeting(Please note that this list is not inclusive of all actions or topics of discussion at the meeting.)

1. Received reports from those who attended the 2013 NAHB International Builders Show and Board of Directors meetings. Directors noted that NAHB’s proposal to increase dues was approved and will go into effect in 2015 and 2016 at $16 annually, following 2016 the NAHB Task Force will evaluate whether another dues increase is needed in either 2017 or 2018.

2. Received reports from those who attended the 2013 WBA Conference and Board of Directors meetings.

3. Directors noted that WBA’s “VoterVoice” email service provides a platform that allows members to easily contact their state legislators on issues important to the shelter industry. If you would like to subscribe to the “VoterVoice” service please contact WBA Chief Lobbyist Brad Boycks at bboycks@wisbuild.org.

4. Directors continued to discuss the importance of identifying and mentoring fellow members with leadership skills and encouraging them to pursue further involvement with the Association. If you have an interest in serving as a MABA leader, please contact First Vice President Harvey Kessel at harvey.kessel@wibuildingsupply.com or (608) 846-5445.

5. Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy joined the meeting and gave a brief update on the status of various events currently taking place in Congress.

6. Approved 4 Associate and 1 Affiliate membership applications. Affirmed 5 Associate membership applications previously approved by President Degnan and First Vice President Kessel.

7. Directors noted that NAHB approved the Mid-Wisconsin Home Builders Association request to dissolve its charter with NAHB. Accordingly, the following counties were released: Columbia, Sauk, Marquette and portions of both Adams and Juneau. MABA Directors continue to evaluate all of the options regarding jurisdiction, including meeting with the former Mid-Wisconsin HBA members, who were reassigned by NAHB to WBA members-at-large. Should a Wisconsin local bordering any of the uncharted counties wish to request jurisdiction, that local will need to send notice to NAHB by May 1, 2013, so that the NAHB Board of Directors take action on the request at its June Board meeting.

8. Received a financial report and reviewed financial statements for the period ending January 31, 2013.

9. As always, reviewed and discussed a number of government affairs issues. Endorsed and approved Political Action Committee (PAC) contributions to candidates for the 2013 spring election.

10. Directors approved the Membership Committee request to proceed with organizing an informal monthly social gathering of MABA members. If you are interested in attending, please contact Andy Voeltner at andy.voeltner@

edwardjones.com.

11. Directors noted that 25 Builders for 30 homes are committed to participate in the 2013 Parade of Homes™.

Upcoming meetings and events1. Home Products Show™, March 1-3, Alliant Energy Center, Exhibition Hall2. Board of Directors, Wednesday, March 20, Noon, at the MABA Office, in the Ron Kneebone Conference Room3. Evening Membership Meeting, Monday, April 1, Fitzgerald’s, Middleton4. Board of Directors meeting, Wednesday, April 17, noon, at MABA office 5. WBA Board Day, Thursday, April 18, Hotel Mead, WI Rapids6. Annual review/compilation April 25-267. Brew, Brats & the Builders Association™, Monday, May 6, Sprechers Brewery, Middleton8. Board of Directors meeting, Wednesday, May 15, noon, at MABA office9. WBA Gloria Kirking Golf Outing, Thursday, May 16, Wild Rock Golf Course, WI Dells10. NAHB Spring Board, June 4-8, Marriott Hotel, Washington D.C.11. Parade of Homes™, June 8-2312. WBA Golf Outing, Wednesday, July 10, Sentry World Course, Stevens Point, WI13. Board Day, Thursday, July 11, Holiday Inn, Stevens Point, WI14. Golf Outing, Tuesday, July 16, Lake Windsor15. Gathering at the Grove, Monday, August 5, Quivey’s Grove16. NAHB Leadership Conference, August 14-17, Portland, OR17. Evening Membership Meeting, Monday, September 9, Fitzgerald’s, Middleton18. Silent Auction, Monday, October 7, Fitzgerald’s, Middleton19. NAHB Fall Board, September 9-12, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO20. NAHB Remodelers Show, October 15-18, Chicago, IL21. WBA Board Day, Thursday, October 17, venue is TBD22. Evening Membership Meeting, Monday, November 4, Fitzgerald’s, Middleton23. Holiday Party & Installation Dinner, Monday, December 2, venue is TBD

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2013 Dane County January MABA reportMTD Marketing Services LLC ®

Municipality ReportSingle Family and Duplex Permits Issued

Municipality2013Total

2012Total

2012Starts

2012Avg. Value

2013Starts

2013Avg. Value

2012Avg. Sq Ft

2013Avg. Sq Ft

Berry (T) $250,000 1 $250,000 2,250

Bristol (T) $1,871,000 5 $374,200 3,138

Cottage Grove $210,000 $450,000 1 2 $210,000 $225,000 2,074 2,291

Dane $150,000 1 $150,000 1,910

De Forest $808,000 3 $269,333 2,834

Deerfield $470,000 2 $235,000 2,053

Fitchburg $163,000 1 $163,000 2,036

Madison $3,244,000 $1,803,000 18 8 $180,222 $225,375 2,147 2,245

Mc Farland $186,000 1 $186,000 1,877

Middleton $1,712,000 $230,000 6 1 $285,333 $230,000 2,914 2,760

Middleton (T) $1,315,000 $1,110,000 4 3 $328,750 $370,000 3,113 3,820

Oregon $229,000 $300,000 1 1 $229,000 $300,000 2,454 2,594

Stoughton $200,000 1 $200,000 2,097

Sun Prairie $1,349,000 $300,000 6 2 $224,833 $150,000 2,387 1,938

Sun Prairie (T) $314,000 1 $314,000 2,710

Vermont (T) $170,000 1 $170,000 1,750

Verona $1,703,000 $453,000 6 2 $283,833 $226,500 2,808 2,107

Verona (T) $467,000 1 $467,000 4,200

Waunakee $3,073,000 $2,420,000 8 7 $384,125 $345,714 3,072 3,318

Windsor (T) $540,000 2 $270,000 4,520

Dane County January Permit DataMTD Marketing Services of WI, Inc.

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Information contained in this report is not to be distributed in whole or part without express written permission of MTD Marketing Services LLC.

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