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A publication of Realty-Builder Connection realty-builder.com November 2015 Realtor-Builder Trade Show takes you back to the Wild West. Pages 24 & 25 NEFBA Apprenticeship Program adds new instructors to the mix. Page 41 33 Lee Arsenault has been active in NEFBA for nearly 30 years. Page 36 Builder News N o r t h e a s t F l o r i d a B u i l d e r s a s s o c i at i o N “HabiJax’s goal to have a positive impact on the community is a compelling reason to partner with them when we have the opportunity.” NEFBA President Rick Morales NEFBA President Rick Morales, Jacksonville City Council President Greg Anderson and HabiJax CEO/President Mary Kay O’Rourke stand outside the home under construction during the 24-hour build in New Town. Proving it can be done Wow! Build a home from foundation to roof — and everything between — in 24 hours. It might have been a daunting task, but certainly one the NEFBA-HabiJax team was up to. In the course of two 12-hour days Oct. 14 and Oct. 15, volunteers worked from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to build a home in one of Jacksonville’s urban core INSIDE: NEFBA president on why he chose HabiJax project. Page 37 neighborhoods, New Town. Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville, or HabiJax, and NEFBA partnered to build at home at 1439 Windle St., in a neighborhood where other HabiJax homes already exist. NEFBA President Rick Morales selected the HabiJax 24-hour build as the President’s Project during his term in office. The two previous NEFBA presidents, Daniel Blanchard (2014) and Dennis Ginder (2015), chose a HabiJax project as well. “HabiJax’s goal to have a positive impact on the community is a compelling reason See 24-hours, Page 35 NEW MEMBER PROFILE Brogdon learned the building trade from his father Even before he could walk, Clayton Brogdon loved the tools of the trade. It’s not unusual for little boys to like hammers, but not all of them grow up to be builders. “My father was my first teacher,” Brogdon said. “Under his guidance I grew up working as a general laborer in South Georgia. And that’s where I began to learn the trade and developed a strong work ethic.” Brogdon attended Valdosta State University where he obtained a degree in accounting. Always with a goal toward becoming a builder and owning his own business, Brogdon moved to Jacksonville to work and learn about the Northeast Florida market. With a unique combination of small-town integrity and bigcity vision, Brogdon opened Brogdon Builders and joined NEFBA. “I was introduced to NEFBA when my business partner, James Lamoureux, and I visited a monthly board meeting,” Brogdon said. “We were impressed with the many benefits membership offers. I knew signing up was the right decision for our business,” he said. Clayton Brogdon Brogdon Builders 3761 Karissa Ann Place W., Jacksonville brogdonbuilders.com claytonbrogdon@gmail.com (229) 251-3603 Brogdon joined the association in August and has attended several events each month since then. He’s also decided the Remodelers Council is an interest he will pursue. “In only a few months of membership, I have made numerous contacts and have developed meaningful relationships with other builders in the community,” Brogdon said. See Profile, Page 35 THE BEST COASTAL LIVING OF ONLY 5 LOTS LEFT! paradisekeysouthbeach.com | 904.222.8686 3611 Paradise Way | Jacksonville Beach, FL Located at the corner of South Beach Parkway and Jacksonville Drive QUEST RE AL E STATE , LLC Location of the 2013 Builder News N o r t h e a s t F l o r i d a B u i l d e r s a s s o c i at i o N A publication of Realty-Builder Connection 34 November 2015 Government advocacy update nassau New city manager: The Fernandina Beach City Commission hired Dale Martin to fill the city manager vacancy. Martin previously served as town manager in Winchester, Conn. He is scheduled to start Nov. 30. Builders Council: Palmer Kuder Palmer@nefba.com and (904) 725-4355 duval NEFBA’s Government Affairs Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m., Dec. 3, at NEFBA (103 Century 21 Drive, Suite 100). New planning director: Mayor Lenny Curry announced several more appointments, including a new planning director. William Killingsworth is returning to Jacksonville to serve as the director of the Planning & Development Department. Killingsworth previously held this position for the City of Jacksonville from 2009-11, after serving for two years as chief of the Community Planning Division. Folks Huxford, who served as director of Planning & Development since May, will resume his position as chief of current planning. The mayor also announced the appointment of John Pappas to director of Public Works and the reappointment of Kelli O’Leary to director of Employee Services. Duval County Issues: Jessie Spradley, JSpradley@NEFBA.com and (904) 725-4355 baker Baker County Issues: Jessie Spradley, JSpradley@NEFBA. com and (904) 725-4355 NEFBA special interest councils Sales & Marketing Council Director/Nassau Builders Council/E-Council Palmer Kuder Palmer@nefba.com and (904) 725-4355 clay Mobility fee presentation: The Clay County Board of County Commissioners invited William Killingsworth to attend the Nov. 24 Board meeting to discuss mobility fees. Killingsworth was the Planning Director for Duval County during the implementation of Duval County’s mobility fee. Currently, Clay County is considering funding sources for new transportation infrastructure. Their transportation impact fee is under a moratorium until the end of the year. Builders Council: Jessie Spradley, JSpradley@NEFBA.com and (904) 725-4355 Events Coordinator/ Remodelers Council/ Education Corey Hacker CHacker@nefba.com and (904) 725-4355 Member Services Director Hans Krieg hns . Jo St Possible LDC amendments. On Oct. 20, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioner discussed several possible changes to the Land Development Code at their commission meeting. Discussion included the potential to allow mobile food vendors within additional commercial and industrial zoning designations as a Special Use Permit; modification of the process for single-family zoned property owners to maintain chickens on their site; and revision of the method for calculating open space and/or active recreation in Planned Unit Developments, specifically allowing storm-water ponds to meet some or all of those requirements. Builders Council: Leona Brown, sjbcouncil2@aol.com and (904) 725-4355 HKrieg@nefba.com and (904) 725-4355 Governmental Affairs Director/Clay Builders Council/Young Professionals Jessie Spradley JSpradley@nefba.com and (904) 725-4355 r to s y i h begins~ e r e h W START YOUR HISTORY TODAY A new home community in an historic setting From the mid $200s • 2, 3, 4 Bedrooms Sponsor Information: elacora brings you Madeira, an elegant community so close to St. Augustine’s historic district, you’ll want to start your own history right here, right now. Innovative new homes with a low maintenance, flexible lifestyle. Enjoy solar, tiled roofs and a private Residents Club. Start your history at Madeira. 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Builder News N o r t h e a s t F l o r i d a B u i l d e r s a s s o c i at i o N November 2015 A publication of Realty-Builder Connection Many thanks to the volunteers and sponsoring companies. 35 24-hours from Page 33 to partner with them when we have the opportunity,” Morales said. “I was particularly intrigued by the challenge to build a house in 24 hours.” More than 30 organizations contributed funds, materials or volunteer hours to the 24-hour house, totaling $93,000. “We are grateful for all of our volunteers and for the many inkind donations provided by companies and individuals throughout Jacksonville who contribute to the success of projects like these,” said Mary Kay O’Rourke, HabiJax’s CEO and president. “NEFBA has been great to partner with and we look forward to working with them in the future.” See details of the project in this issue of Realty-Builder Connection on Page 30. Upcoming events Local events are listed first, then NEFBA events. Council and committee events are listed in alphabetical order by event name for convenience in tracking your area of interest. NEFBA General Membership/Board meeting Apprentice Committee meetings Nov. 18, 8:15 a.m. NEFBA Office Sponsored by: Regions Mortgage Contact: Michelle Glass, MGlass@nefba.com Nov. 16: HVAC Committee Nov. 18: Plumbing Committee 6 p.m., NEFBA Office Nov. 30: Carpentry Committee 6 p.m., Ridgeview High School Contact: Penelope Geismar, PGeismar@nefba.com NEFBA New Member Orientation Nov. 18, 10 a.m. NEFBA Office RSVP: Hans Krieg, HKrieg@nefba.com NEFBA Lunch & Learn: Online Essentials & Domain 101 Nov. 20, Noon NEFBA Office Hosted by: web.com RSVP: Michelle Glass, MGlass@nefba.com NEFBA Membership Committee meeting Nov. 24, 11:30 a.m. NEFBA Office Cost: $7 includes lunch Contact: Hans Krieg, HKrieg@nefba.com NEFBA Chester Stokes Holiday Golf Tournament Dec. 7, 11 a.m. Lunch/Range/Noon Start Marsh Landing Country Club Cost: $150/Player, $500/Foursome Details: Lunch provided by Builders First Source Contact: Corey Hacker, CHacker@nefba.com Profile from Page 33 “Every meeting provides me with an opportunity to meet someone new, while also providing me with a chance to nurture the relationships I’ve already created,” he said. “From builders, to insurance sales, to real estate, being a part of NEFBA has been extremely rewarding in just the short amount of time I’ve been involved.” Brogdon has an appreciation of the value of NEFBA membership. “NEFBA serves as a quality network of people who would otherwise be difficult to meet in our large construction industry,” he said. “Being surrounded by honest, hard- Looking for fun holiday events? See special calendar on Page 38. Builders Care Board meeting Dec. 8, Noon NEFBA Office Contact: Justin Brown, JBrown@builderscare.org Clay Builders Council parade float Dec. 5 Location: Green Cove Springs Contact: Jessie Spradley, JSpradley@nefba.com Clay Builders Council breakfast Dec. 9 8:30 a.m., Island Life Grill, 2245 Plantation Center Drive, Fleming Island Cost: $10 Contact: Jessie Spradley, JSpradley@nefba.com See Calendar, Page 38 working, like-minded people is truly priceless in our field of work.” Eager to share NEFBA benefits with others, Brogdon is eager to introduce others to the association. “To me, it’s not a question of if you should join, but when you should join,” he said. “If someone is serious about their business and is committed to their community, NEFBA is the tool that can connect you to like-minded individuals and give you an opportunity to get to know the people in your industry. “This business is all about relationships, and NEFBA is here to enhance the quality of those relationships by keeping us all connected,” Brogdon said. Builder News N o r t h e a s t F l o r i d a B u i l d e r s a s s o c i at i o N A publication of Realty-Builder Connection 36 November 2015 Changing the life of a family in need Builders Care, UNF students build new ramp Hazel Taylor suffered a double knee injury in the late 1980s when she stepped out of an elevator that had stopped a couple feet above the floor. The injuries she sustained that day were life-changing. She did not go on disability or sue anyone despite living with chronic knee pain. Ultimately, she was no longer able to walk and eventually she became permanently dependent on a Hoveround for mobility. Her son moved in to help take care of her. In caring for her, he has lifted her daily and has carried his mother up and down the steps at their front door for six years, ultimately causing him serious back troubles. Taylor also suffers from cellulitis, which in 2012 turned into lymphedema, forcing her back to the hospital with regularity. Builders Care received a call from Heartland Rehabilitation Center to see if we could assist this family by building a wheelchair ramp. Taylor has no cartilage in her knees or hips and she will never walk again. NEFBA Builders Care was looking for volunteers when David Hacker, president of Construction Specialties of North Florida, offered help. Hacker, an adjunct professor for the Construction Management School at UNF, and his students donated a Saturday in October to build this ramp. The day was a grand success. “Ms. Hazel was in the hospital while we built the ramp,” said Justin Brown, executive director of Builders Care. “Her son was there to help and to let us know how very grateful the family is for the ramp, especially his mom. Thank you to everyone involved.” The generosity of Hacker and the UNF construction management students, as well as discounted lumber from Allstar Building Materials, allowed Builders Care to complete this project for less than $350. The volunteer team from the UNF Construction Management school under the guidance of David Hacker and Construction Management of North Florida begins work on a wheelchair ramp for a disabled homeowner. For information about Builders Care and how you can be part of this ministry to Jacksonville’s most vulnerable residents, visit online at builderscare. org or call (904) 727-3443. Working to keep members informed After graduating from high school in 1971, Lee Arsenault served three years in the U.S. Army with a tour of duty in Vietnam. He started his construction career as a carpenter in the mid-late 1970s working on large concrete structures. He earned a Florida general contractor’s license in 1984 and started building homes in 1986, which is when he joined NEFBA. He has served on the NEFBA board of directors since 1995. Arsenault believes active participation strengthens the association. He has been involved with Government Affairs, Codes & Standards, Membership and Builders Care. In addition to being chair of NEFBA’s Codes and Standards Committee, Arsenault is chair of FHBA’s Codes & Standards Task Force. He is an SEBC Committee member and secretary/treasurer for the NEFBA Executive Committee. During the FHBA Fall Conference, Arsenault was appointed FHBA Area II VP, and PAC, continuing to serve with Codes & Standards Task Force. This year, he earned the Certified Graduate Builder designation through the NAHB. The Codes & Standards Committee normally meets monthly to discuss code and/ or safety issues facing our The construction team celebrates completion of the project with Reginald Smith, third from left, whose mother is dependent on a wheelchair. Without the ramp, Smith carried his mother up and down the steps to gain access to the outside world. MEET THE Chair THREE HOMES STILL AVAILABLE! The Brittany 5 bed, 3 bath, 3,700 sq ft Lee Arsenault Codes & Standards Committee: Codes & Standards Chair: Lee Arsenault, President, New Leaf Construction Contact: (904) 773-3442 or email: larsenault@newleafci.com NEFBA liaison: Jessie Spradley at 725-4355 or email JSpradley@nefba.com industry. Guest speakers have included directors of the local area OSHA office, codes experts, building officials and manufacturers. “We work to keep the membership informed of the continuing changes to the code, not only those that we are able to anticipate but also those that have occurred,” Arsenault said. “We work closely with NEFBA as well as FHBA Governmental Affairs and Political Action Committees in efforts See Arsenault, Page 41 V I S TA WO OD Starting from the low $400s Marsh-view home sites Private and intimate environment No CDD fees Contact Ross Fanti move-in ready 904-238-9799 homes available! VintageEstateHomes.com Builder News N o r t h e a s t F l o r i d a B u i l d e r s a s s o c i at i o N A publication of Realty-Builder Connection November 2015 Pinnacle Award Builders A Pinnacle Builder is a NEFBA member company that maintains 90 percent of its active subcontractors as NEFBA members and actively recruits two new members every year. Congratulations and thank you to the builders below who have achieved this high standard of commitment to the association and the industry. Adams Homes MasterCraft Builder Group Bourré Construction Mattamy Homes CornerStone Homes Morales Construction Dostie Homes New Leaf Construction Drees Homes Providence Homes D.S. Ware Homes Sandifer Custom Homes Glenn Layton Homes Thomas May Construction ICI Homes Universal Design Solutions Landon Homes Vintage Estate Homes Lennar Homes For more information about becoming a Pinnacle Award builder, call the NEFBA office at 904 725-4355. Enjoy the benefits along with this select group. Pinnacle builders receive a permanent place on the Pinnacle Builder wall in NEFBA’s lobby and a certificate of recognition for display in the company’s offices. The Pinnacle Builder is honored at Board of Directors meetings, major events and functions and listed in association publications. Other rewards include complimentary entrance to all council meetings, SMC breakfasts and one ticket to the annual charity gala. 37 Executive Committee Rick Morales Chet Skinner Harlan Bost Gene Rover President Second vice president Lee Arsenault Secretary/ treasurer First vice president Third vice president Keith Ward Training vice president Foursome Participants: Name: ______________________________________________ Name: ______________________________________________ Name: ______________________________________________ Name: ______________________________________________ Contact Person: ______________________________________ Company: ___________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________ Payment Options: Check or Visa/Mastercard Enclosed is $_____________ for ____________ golfers Visa/MC# __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Exp. __ __ / __ __ Daniel Blanchard Immediate past president Corey Deal NEFBA Executive Director Name as seen on card: __________________________________ Signature: _____________________________________________ Checks should be made payable to Northeast Florida Builders Association Fax to 904-721-3372 or Mail To: NEFBA, 103 Century 21 Drive, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32216 “Jacksonville’s Hometown Builder” 2015 in Builder News N o r t h e a s t F l o r i d a B u i l d e r s a s s o c i at i o N A publication of Realty-Builder Connection 38 Holiday calendar New member spotlight Tank Swap Taxi, Shane Sheffield Tank Swap Taxi was started by Shane Sheffield in February 2011. His goal was to build a business based on friendly service that eliminates an annoying task for customers and provides value. He also established a retail grill store, All American Grill Store, to sell, design and build outdoor kitchens, custom outdoor fire features and install gas fireplaces. Call Shane Sheffield at 591-5704 or visit www.allamericangrillstore.com. Sponsor spotlight Harlan Bost, Florida Custom Marble Florida Custom Marble has been serving Northeast Florida’s developers and contractors since 1973 and has built its reputation on quick turnaround, meticulous installations, competitive pricing and customization. Builders and contractors managing a single renovation project or overseeing a multi-million dollar development need to get it right the first time. Florida Custom Marble’s clients say proven leadership, expertise and meticulous attention to detail are the reasons they return again and again. Call Harlan Bost at 737-4513 or visit www.floridacustommarble.com. Welcome, new members The following companies became NEFBA members in September. 1st Financial Bank, USA PHH Mortgage Angel Oak Home Loans Polished Properties - US Bill Reeves Contracting Preferred Services Broan-Nutone Serenity Cleaning Solutions Michael Maxwell Jason Hackworth Bill Reeves Tiffany Dzerve Casa Contracting Kevin Camerden Comcast Business Class Jay Bass Gulfstream Contracting Mitch Conger Harp Electric David Harp Howard Services Scott Wilson Louis Enterprises of Florida, LLC James Louis MBPR Group Mike Bonts Mert Marble USA Murat Aydin Micamy Design Studio, LLC Michele Brown Perfect Touch Housekeeping Tony Hunt Calendar from Page 35 Clay Builders Christmas party Dec. 12, 6-9 p.m. Trish Kolosky’s Home, 904 John Ave., Orange Park RSVP: Jessie Spradley, JSpradley@nefba.com Clay Builders 25th annual food basket giveaway Dec. 18 & 19, 2-4 p.m. Friday and 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturday St Mary’s Episcopal Church, 400 St Johns Ave., Green Cove Springs RSVP: Jessie Spradley, JSpradley@nefba.com First Coast Remodelers awards Dec. 3, 7-9:30 p.m. Marsh Landing Country Club Cost: $55 per person RSVP: Corey Hacker, CHacker@nefba.com Government Affairs Committee meeting Dec. 3, 8:30 a.m. NEFBA Office Contact: Jessie Spradley, JSpradley@nefba.com November 2015 Dec. 3 Dec. 11 First Coast Remodelers awards Marsh Landing Country Club Sales & Marketing holiday breakfast University of North Florida University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive Dec. 5 Clay Builders Council parade float Green Cove Springs Dec. 5 SJBC Holiday Party and 2016 Board of Directors installation Marsh Creek Country Club Dec. 7 NEFBA Chester Stokes Holiday Golf Tournament Marsh Landing Country Club Dec. 10 Nassau Builders Council oyster roast Kraft 10 Acres, 961023 Buccaneer Trail, Fernandina Beach Dec. 12 Clay Builders Christmas party Trish Kolosky’s home, 904 John Ave., Orange Park Dec. 18 & 19 Clay Builders 25th annual Food Basket Giveaway St Mary’s Episcopal Church, 400 St. Johns Ave., Green Cove Springs Check Upcoming Events in this publication, or contact NEFBA at (904) 725-4355 for details or online at www.nefba.com. CA LL ALR 30 NO EAD LOT W FO Y SO S R A LD TO ! UR Scott McLaughlin Peggy Collins Jennifer Denton Art Samuels Shaw Floors Shaun Skinner Tank Swap Taxi Shane Sheffield Special thanks to these members for recruiting and sponsoring new members: Bob Porter, Chet Skinner, Chris Quevedo, Daniel Blanchard, Denise Wallace, Gene Rover, Harlan Bost, Herb Morris, Keith Ward, Rita Williams and Tony Raso. For more information about the benefits of membership and how to become a NEFBA member, call Hans Krieg at (904) 725-4355 or email him at HKrieg@nefba. com. Nassau Builders Council oyster roast Dec. 10, 5-9 p.m. Kraft 10 Acres, 961023 Buccaneer Trail, Fernandina Beach RSVP: Palmer Kuder, Palmer@nefba.com Remodelers luncheon Nov. 19, 11:30 a.m. Location: NEFBA Office Cost: $7 for members/$10 for nonmembers Topic: Warranty & Construction Law RSVP: Corey Hacker, CHacker@nefba.com Sales & Marketing holiday breakfast The Last of Their Kind YOUR NEW HOME NESTLED UNDER A CANOPY OF MAJESTIC OAKS WITH EXPANSIVE VIEWS OF THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AWAITS… BUT NOT FOR MUCH LONGER. Palencia is preparing lots in its last estate-home neighborhood — Costa del Sol. Build the home of your dreams with Arthur Rutenberg Homes, CornerStone Homes or Cottage Home Company on one of these 62 lots before the sun sets on this opportunity in Northeast Florida’s premier resort-lifestyle community. Contact Palencia Realty today (904) 810-0500 v VIVAPALENCIA.COM 605 PALENCIA CLUB DR v ST. AUGUSTINE, FL 32095 4 Pools & Fitness Center Championship Golf Boardwalks & Nature Trails 10 Har-Tru Tennis Courts Dec. 11, 8 a.m. University of North Florida University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive Sponsored by: Merchandising Plus Cost: $15 SMC members/$20 all others Contact: Palmer Kuder, Palmer@nefba.com SJBC Holiday Party and 2016 Board of Directors installation Dec. 5, 6 p.m. Marsh Creek Country Club Cost: $45 Details: Holiday evening attire. Dinner reservations required. RSVP: Leona Brown, SJBcouncil2@aol.com Please call the NEFBA office at (904) 725-4355 to confirm details of any NEFBA calendar event, or contact the event coordinator by email. Check the NEFBA website calendar at www.nefba.com. PalenciaRealtorBuilderConnection2ndBanner.indd 1 McKinney Levine Studio, Inc. (904) 655-6303 • for Carla Luigs of Hines (904) 599-9015 10/16/15 3:02 PM Builder News N o r t h e a s t F l o r i d a B u i l d e r s a s s o c i at i o N A publication of Realty-Builder Connection November 2015 39 Several factors driving increase in building permits The third quarter ended on a high note, with September reporting the second highest monthly permits-issued count for the past three years in Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties. Only June 2015 was higher with 788 and that count was partially attributed to changes in the building codes, which motivated a larger-than-usual permit request filing. With a year-to-date total of 5,007, activity is outpacing last year, which showed 4,717 permits at the end of the third quarter. Builders see this as a reflection of improvements in the economy, favorable interest rates and an increase in consumer confidence. 120 90 Clay County permits 64 60 30 0 400 300 41 J an 74 200 100 0 1,000 750 500 250 0 J ul Aug S ep O ct 248 234 251 211 214 227 168 176 202 195 Mar Apr May 46 52 56 F eb 300 J un 224 Duval County permits J an 400 68 May 132 0 66 Apr 151 25 81 Mar 100 50 70 64 46 46 J an F eb 29 191 177 145 J an F eb 153 142 J un J ul Aug 77 79 456 438 407 J an F eb 52 60 Nov Dec Mar 48 41 40 Apr May J un J ul Aug 321 231 222 213 223 170 170 Mar Apr May 539 536 589 29 259 255 245 Dec 31 33 Nov Dec 2015 628 592 677 567 516 552 473 J ul Aug S ep O ct 2015 2014 134 O ct J un Nov 354 S ep May Nov 168 2015 Dec 2014 360 432 Nov Dec KING & BEAR ISLE OF PALENCIA ASPEN $547,865* Ready NOW SHENANDOAH $729,990* Ready Now! 2015 MLS 777742 / 158676 / Lot 9 / 4 Bed / 3 Bath / 2 Car / 2,680 Sq. Ft.+ MLS 774081 / 157152 / Lot 16 / 5 Bed / 4 Bath / 2 Car / 4,632 Sq. Ft.+ GRAND ARBOR $875,000* Ready NOW MLS 776507 / 157111 / Lot 26 / 4 Bed / 3 Bath / 2 Car / 3,121 Sq. Ft.+ HOLLY $574,990* Ready Fall 2015 MLS 746031 / 158507 / Lot 5 / 4 Bed plus Bonus / 4.5 Bath / 3 Car + Cart / 4,118 Sq. Ft.+ North Florida’s Premier Master Planned Golf Community! Call (904) 940-0830 for details or to make an appointment. ISTORIA Beautiful Marsh Front Home Sites Overlooking The Intracoastal in the Prestigious Palencia Master Planned Golf Club Community Call (904) 599-3200 for details or to make an appointment. SURFSIDE CALYPSO $361,036* Ready Winter 2016 *Home and community information, including pricing, included features, terms, availability and amenities are subject to change and prior sale at any time without notice or obligation. See your new home consultant for details. + All square foot dimensions are approximate. Photographs, pictures, elevations, features, sizes and colors are approximate for illustration purposes only and will vary from the homes as built. CBC058997 ©2015 Emerald Homes, Inc. All rights reserved. NOV 2015 O ct Aug Apr a D.R. Horton Company S ep J ul Mar Please visit us online at www.emeraldhomes.com/nfl for more information! 46 J un 498 171 2014 186 521 143 67 211 504 SALE O ct 216 555 Featured Inventory S ep 238 788 2015 2014 196 51 44 Total permits 2014-15 453 65 62 45 43 St. Johns County permits 200 104 67 324 Nassau County permits 51 2014 74 F eb 145 75 89 95 57 161 100 90 66 200 0 76 MLS 786956 / 157966 / Lot 46 / 3 Bed / 2 Bath / 2 Car / 1,966 Sq. Ft.+ CALYPSO COVE $425,498* Ready Winter 2016 MLS 787910 / 158108 / Lot 12 / 4 Bed / 3 Bath / 2 Car / 2,551 Sq. Ft.+ St. Augustine’s Best Kept Secret! Located off US-1 just north of Historic Downtown St. Augustine. Call (904) 770-2716 for details or to make an appointment. WINDWARD $688,860* Ready Fall 2015 MLS 758994 / 157022 / Lot 6 / 4 Bed / 3.5 Bath / 2 Car / 2,624 Sq. Ft.+ WAYWARD $722,825* Ready Fall 2015 MLS 759005 / 157273 / Lot 7 / 4 Bed / 3.5 Bath / 2 Car / 3,121 Sq. Ft.+ Coastal Living in a Unique Enclave Located at Vilano Beach Call (904) 770-2716 for details or to make an appointment. SUNSET INLET WINDWARD $516,045* Ready Fall 2015 MLS 790192 / 157933 / Lot 9 / 4 Bed / 3.5 Bath / 2 Car / 2,624 Sq. Ft.+ WAYWARD $529,795* Ready Fall 2015 MLS 790841 / 157959 / Lot 10 / 4 Bed / 3.5 Bath / 2 Car / 2,960Sq. Ft.+ Beachside neighborhood on A1A with Intracoastal Boat Slips in Palm Coast Call (386) 445-0056 for details or to make an appointment. Builder News N o r t h e a s t F l o r i d a B u i l d e r s a s s o c i at i o N A publication of Realty-Builder Connection 40 November 2015 Windy day on the course to raise money Monday, Oct. 19, was a beautiful but slightly windy day at Marsh Creek Country Club as 118 players took to the course for a challenging day of golf at the annual St. Johns Builders Council Charity Golf Classic. “We extend our thanks to 84 Lumber, our corporate sponsor, and everyone who participated in the annual St. Johns Builders Council Charity Golf Classic,” said Jerry Dean of Vintage Homes and chair of the SJBC. “Being able to enjoy a great day of golf and help others — it doesn’t get any better than that.” Congratulations to Eagle View Windows, Jack Dunham, Mike Bianchi, Beau Alvarez and Donnie Allison for taking the first place prize of a round of golf for four at Palencia and golf shirts from Marsh Creek Country Club. Dave Furnal was the lucky winner of the outdoor fireplace donated by Construction Solutions Supply. Proceeds from the tournament benefited the St. Johns Housing Partnership, which services include builds wheelchair ramps for residents. St. Johns Builders Council Chairman Jerry Dean and Dave Furnal, who won the Galaxy outdoor fireplace. The sponsors are listed below. Jack Dunham, Beau Alvarex and Donnie Allison of Eagle View Windows won first place at the annual St. Johns Builders Council Charity Golf Classic. Not pictured is team member Mike Bianchi. Nearly 120 golfers took part in the event, which benefited the St. Johns Housing Partnership. FLORIDA DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM $15,000 FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS IN DUVAL COUNTY CHOOSE FREEDOM Freedom Mortgage has been fostering homeownership across the United States for over 25 years. 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RT183-1015 RT183 North Florida Branch Ad_D2.indd 1 10/19/15 8:41 AM Builder News N o r t h e a s t F l o r i d a B u i l d e r s a s s o c i at i o N A publication of Realty-Builder Connection November 2015 Working together to make someone’s dream come true Months of planning. Hundreds of hours of labor in a 24-hour period. Maximum focus and commitment. And, the result? A dream come true in the shape of a new home in New Town. To call this a challenge is perhaps an understatement. Who builds a complete house in 24 hours? An unofficial poll of our builder members indicates that would be a foolhardy undertaking. But that was the goal of this year’s President Project and our challenge. Our success is a tribute to our members, to the partnership we’ve created with HabiJax to help restore hope and pride in community in some of Jacksonville’s FROM THE PRESIDENT Rick Morales Morales Construction Co. neglected areas, and to our commitment to affordable housing. To the volunteers and sponsors, my personal thank you for the untiring effort you put forth to accomplish this goal. I chose the HabiJax 24-hour build as the President’s Project this year because I believe in the mission of the organization. Having worked with HabiJax on other projects and having served on the HabiJax board, I am inspired and motivated by their dedication to creating housing for those who might otherwise never realize the dream of owning their own homes. In doing so, hope is restored in individuals and in communities. See President, Page 42 MOVE-IN READY Homes 500 $ * REALTOR GIFT CARD ST JOHNS COUNTY Sandy Creek NORTHSIDE Howard’s Run lot 24 4 bd/ 2.5 ba (904) 829-5041 216,900 $ Yellow Bluff Estate (904) 309-5992 lot 10 lot 15 lot 24 4 bd/ 2.5 ba 3 bd/ 2 ba 3 bd/ 2 ba Rouen Cove lot 26 lot 31 lot 36 3 bd/ 2 ba 4 bd/ 2 ba 4 bd/ 2.5 ba 233,800 207,700 $ 208,100 $ lot 2-11 lot 2-150 lot 2-87 3 bd/ 2 ba 3 bd/ 2 ba 3 bd/ 2 ba Buckhead lot 2-9 lot 2-37 lot 2-60 (904) 365-4860 213,800 228,500 $ 213,500 $ $ (904) 225-2734 $ 193,600 $ 196,400 $ 197,300 (904) 616-8346 4 bd/ 2 ba 4 bd/ 2 ba 3 bd/ 2 ba 196,900 198,800 $ 187,300 $ lot 64 3 bd/ 2 ba FERNANDINA Floridian Enclave lot 8-7 lot 8-15 lot 8-30 lot 8-34 lot 8-45 3 bd/ 2 ba 3 bd/ 2 ba 3 bd/ 2 ba 3 bd/ 2 ba 3 bd/ 2 ba Flora Parke lot 5-127 lot 6A-148 lot 6A-149 lot 6A-154 lot 6A-165 4 bd/ 3 ba 4 bd/ 2 ba 4 bd/ 3 ba 3 bd/ 2 ba 4 bd/ 2 ba (904) 696-3483 311,900 318,700 $ 316,100 $ 315,300 $ 319,300 $ $ (904) 491-1955 $ 336,900 $ 258,700 $ 284,300 $ 312,800 $ 266,700 $ AMELIA ISLAND Isle de Mai WESTSIDE Trails at Bent Creek 3 bd/ 2 ba 4 bd/ 3 ba 4 bd/ 3 ba 3 bd/ 2 ba 3 bd/ 2 ba $ NASSAU COUNTY The Hideaway lot 2A-12 lot 2A-28 lot 2A-33 lot 2A-36 lot 2A-38 (904) 910-0436 187,300 $ lot 2 lot 55 lot 73 www.SEDAnewhomes.com (904) 696-3483 3 bd/ 2.5 ba 3 bd/ 2.5 ba 3 bd/ 2 ba CGC020880. SEDA Construction Company. Price & availability subject to change without notice. 904-274-7800. Prices in MLS supersede prices listed herein. $500 realtor gift card for every SEDA home sold between 11/1/15-12/1/15. Gift card presented at closing. See agent for details. 3 instructors added to Apprentice Program Classes are in session on a new campus and the NEFBA Apprentice Program is in full swing. In addition to new students and new classrooms, the program is pleased to announce the addition of three new instructors. Carl Romano Romano, a mechanical inspector for the City of Jacksonville, is teaching HVAC 2. Prior to that, Romano taught HVAC classes at Everest University from 2009-11 and he the program chair for the HVAC program at Florida Career College 2011-14. He is also president of Total Cooling & Heating Corp. Romano got his start in New York. Early in his career, he was branch manager for Eastern Supply Co., parts manager for MCN Distributors and president of Kings Park HTG & A/C Corp. He holds a Florida State Certified Class B License. Romano believes instructors have a responsibility to do more than impart technical knowledge. “My goal in the classroom is to keep the students engaged, entertained and to teach them something new each day,” he said. “It’s my responsibility to make them good troubleshooting techs and not just ‘parts changers’ while they are learning the skills they need to do the job.” Paul King (904) 998-3628 $ 324,000 $ 310,600 $ 323,100 $ 289,200 $ 287,800 381,700 376,000 $ 363,100 41 King, a project manager for Campbell Plumbing, is teaching Plumbing 1. He has more than 31 years of experience in the commercial plumbing industry. During most of his career he’s maintained a dual focus between field and office operations. After graduating from high school in 1983, he began working for a commercial plumbing company in Jacksonville as a plumber’s helper, eventually becoming a journeyman plumber. He sharpened his estimating skills, moved to a larger plumbing contractor and became a project manager. In 2003, King opened his own commercial plumbing company, King Plumbing Contractors. In 2013, he joined an HVAC/mechanical firm in Charlotte, N.C., where he was plumbing division manager, project manager and estimator until returning to Jacksonville. Instructors Carpentry instructors: Ed Smith and Jerry Burt Electrical instructors: John Flynn, Harold Davis, James Douglas, Daniel Lamb and Reece Hood HVAC instructors: Billy Soles, Carl Romano, Mark Bowman and Rafeal Grundy Plumbing instructors: Donald Douglas, Sean Walden and Paul King As-needed HVAC and plumbing: Keith Campbell Having been an apprentice himself, King has insight into the training process. “I understand the importance of teaching them why they are doing things the way they are doing them, how plumbing systems actually work,” King said. “I was once walking the same path as these young men, a young apprentice working during the day and going to school at night. I understand where they are at in this point of their lives. I try to pass along knowledge from past experiences and show them the opportunities that are there for them if they do the work and put in the effort.” Keith Campbell Campbell, owner/president of Campbell Plumbing Contractors Southeast, will teach plumbing and/or HVAC classes on an as-needed basis. After completion of his apprenticeship, he obtained his plumber’s license in 1986 and his master plumber’s license in 1988. A resident of Jacksonville for more than 20 years, Campbell advanced through the ranks to become field superintendent and eventually project manager for one of the area’s largest commercial plumbing firms. In 2004, he and a partner founded their own plumbing company, of which he is now sole proprietor. Campbell holds plumber’s licenses in Florida and Georgia. He is firmly committed to apprenticeships as a preparation for a career in the trades. “A structured apprenticeship program affords its students the ability to focus on and discuss the principles of the trades while in the non-judgmental company of his or her mentors and peers,” he said. “In our company 80 percent of my management team attended a structured apprenticeship program. This confirms my conviction that participation in a structured teaching of the trades can be an accurate indicator of longevity and success in one’s chosen field.” $ $ Arsenault from Page 36 to address codes that are in conflict, or that have an impact on housing affordability.” Arsenault invites any NEFBA member wishing to participate by learning or sharing knowledge. “Changes to the code have impacts on building methods, materials, costs and profitability,” he said. “Keeping up with these changes is especially beneficial to all builder and trade partner members, and other associate members can benefit by increasing their awareness of this critical industry process.” Builder News N o r t h e a s t F l o r i d a B u i l d e r s a s s o c i at i o N A publication of Realty-Builder Connection 42 Look for your name on the Spike list ALL-TIME BIG SPIKE 1,500+ “Buddy” James 1,965 Doug Wenzel 1,393 GRAND SPIKE 1,000-1,499 STATESMAN SPIKE 500-999 Omar Farhat SUPER SPIKE 250-499 Richard Dostie Bryan Lendry Carmel Morris Ray Inman Rita Williams Glenn Harrell Vicky Zelen Joan Pattison Tony Raso Bobby Walton Jonny Moore Curtis Hart 902.5 LIFE SPIKE 25-49.99 462.5 419 418 405 361.5 329 317 301 298.5 293.5 286 251 ROYAL SPIKE 150-249 Marie Griffith William Cellar Gregory Matovina Robert Porter Glenn Layton Rick Morales III Richard Browdy Raymond Nasrallah Walter Williams 240 215 172.5 170 167 165.5 158.5 153.5 151.5 Hawley Smith Dennis Ginder Judy Hicks Warren Powers Andy Chambers 139 129.3 124 113 111.5 RED SPIKE 100-149.99 GREEN SPIKE 50-99 Keith Ward Bill Wilson Sean Junker Mark Downing Margaret Arrowsmith Sid Higginbotham Penelope Geismar Elwood Collier Jack Demetree Sr Robert Marshall John “Sandy” Semanik Barbara Moore Jon Lyon Maxine McBride Robert Anderson Deryl Patterson 96.5 95 90.5 President from Page 41 I’ve seen it happen and I’m proud to say, those goals are NEFBA’s goals as well. Our Builders Care works to restore existing homes. Many of our members take on individual projects in Jacksonville and around the globe. NEFBA is a generous association and its response to those in need is worth noting. It was an honor and a privilege to work with so many of you during this giant, but brief, effort. I hope you received the same level of enjoyment and 89.5 86 83 80.5 79 66 66 64.5 63.8 60.5 55.5 52.5 50 Jeffrey Brecko Herbie Wiles Leed Silverfield John Molyneaux Charlie Arnold Gerry Boeneman Lee Arsenault Matt Devereaux Keith Graves Ross McWilliams Arnold Tritt Jr Theresa Swanson Chris Dostie Lawrence Murr Dan Dekay Harlan Bost Chet Skinner Tom Trout III Gene Rover Tyrone Alexander Brad King Tom Dodson Steve Johnson Fitzhugh Powell Edward Burr Matt Carlton John Cogdill Jr Cate McCauley David Hacker 49.8 47.5 44.3 43 42.5 42.5 42.5 42 40.5 40.5 39.5 38.8 37.5 37.3 36 35.3 34.5 34 33.5 30 29.5 29 28.5 28 27.5 27.5 27 25.8 25 Tobi McGuigan Larry Wittmer Nathan Day Michael Bourré Peter Steinmetz Daniel Blanchard 24 22.8 22 21 21 16 BLUE SPIKE 6-24.99 satisfaction I did. Seeing the smiling faces of the new homeowners was reward enough. Knowing this was a blessing to the whole community is icing on the cake. Thank you all. You can be proud of your accomplishment. And, I am very proud of all of you. Sincerely, Joseph Blanco Susan Beaugrand Jerry Linder James Lamoureux Ron Harris Jason Dugger Mike Lilly Bill Genovese Tim Adkinson Lockwood Holmes Bill Lazar Katrina Hosea Chris Shee Crystal Coons Amber Williams Bruce Gartley Cole Slate Deborah Metzig Bill Lisecki Chris Kinley Glenn Miller William Jackman Charles Jimerson Howard White Michael Munn J. Collins Justin Hart Mike James Pud English Ryan Davis Scott Kassel SPIKE CANDIDATES 1-5.99 Denise Patricolo Franchesca Swierz Ron Coppenbarger David Wakefield Harry Trevett Linda Keith Mark McGuigan Mike Atzert Nathan Moore Stephen Edmonds Christopher Iseley Fred King Jim Doyle Patricia Kolosky Roger Day 16 15.5 15 14 13.3 13 13 12.5 12.5 12 11.5 11.5 10.5 10.3 10 9.5 8.3 8 7 7 7 7 6.5 6.5 6.5 6 6 6 6 6 6 5.5 5.5 5.5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 Howard Sheffield Joseph Labrato Ross Fanti Shawn Starr Tim Deck Trudy Clark Victoria Robbins Gary Silverfield Kristi Wyndham Matthew Birdwell Sharon Davidson Andy Fremento Andy Reynolds Brian Paul Cheryl Graham Dale Hewett Dave Caputo Joshua Garrison Mitchell Montgomery Ronnie Fussell Victoria Ashcraft Beverly Smith Charles Atkerson Jr Charles Smith Chris Cazzolli Chris Jonsson Chris Rusbuldt Cora Johnston Denise Wallace Gary Gray Henry Bachara Jr Jeff Ferguson John Myers Ken Whyrick Nancy Love Naomi Lumley Seward Broussard Timothy Whitehurst Amelia Sterling Brian Register Chip May Chuck Horn Dan Gordon David Edwards Donna Van Puymbrouck Jacqueline Tomlin James Robinson Janie Ade Jeff King 4 4 4 4 4 4 3.8 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 November 2015 John Long John Unkefer Julie Fernandez-Close Lee Morris Sr. Leonard McAneny Linda Hutchins Mike Murphy Paul Axtell Rick Welch Rodney Christensen Seymoine Schmidt Susan Landreth Tiffany Galione Todd Willis Rose Bock Dale Crisp Donna Bavier Jerry Agresti Jody Phillips Mark Knowles Patrick McManamon Randall Smith Steve Grigsby William Powell Angie Michalak Barry Darnell Brandy Agee Bruce Wehner Chuck Powell Cristian Moore Dal Beggs David Hobbing Donald Ster Gary Boatright Ian MacDonald Jim Delvecchio Jim McDade John Griffin Jr John Ruggeri Ken McCauley Linda Sherrer Michael O’Steen Mike Bianchi Raymond O’Steen Rob Kearney Robert Weeks Steve Auld Veronica Della Porta Will Krieg Members earn Spike credits for each new builder or associate member they sponsor. To become a Spike, individuals must earn 6 credits. An individual is considered a Spike candidate when his/her first recruitment or retention credit has been earned. For more information on how to join the NAHB Spike Club, contact Hans Krieg, HKrieg@nefba.com. Congratulations SWBC Mortgage Corporation— Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach Branch. Recognized by the Jacksonville Housing Authority as a: 2015 Top Lender First-Time Homebuyer Program. Rick Morales Morales Construction Co. About NEFBA The Northeast Florida Builders Association provides industry-wide representation to strengthen and foster the continued growth of construction trades and services in Northeast Florida. Serving the region since 1944, NEFBA is an affiliate of the Florida Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders. Builder News is a newsletter for and about NEFBA members and industry issues at local, state and national levels. 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