February Contractor Issue - Building Contractors Association of

“2015 Casino Night”
MEMBERS ONLY
Thursday - February 19, 2015
Ferguson Bath Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
586 N. Locust Grove, Meridian Idaho
Barb McDermott
Washington Federal
See page 6
Spike of the Month
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Event Sponsors:
A-1 Heating & AC, Amerifirst Financial Home Loans,
Blindsource, Chuck Miller Construction, Coltrin Vacuum,
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, Idaho Power,
Eagle Law Center, National Residential Mortgage, Nextitle,
Roth Distributing, Sales & Marketing Council,Stewart Title,
Summit Funding, Tates Rents, Washington Federal
and Weyerhauser.
Reservations Requested by Feb. 16, 2015.
See reservation form on page 6.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
MARCH GMM LUNCHEON
PAGE 8
PAGE 13
Overhead Door Company
HOME & GARDEN SHOW
MORE ROBUST YEAR FOR
HOUSING
See page 7 for Spike list
PAGES 11 &12
PAGES 9 & 10
Eric Stunz
Contractor • 1
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OFFICERS
Jon Hastings, President ‘14-15’
Joe Atalla, First VP 14’-15’
Juston Hall, VP/Secretary ‘15-16’
Patrick R. Minegar, Associate VP
Jason Peery, VP/Treasurer ‘14-15’
Jeff Thompson, RMB, Immediate Past President
Steve Weeks, Immediate Past Treasurer
Chris Conner, RMB, Member at Large
BUILDER DIRECTORS
Heather Echevarria ‘14-15’
Craig Hammett ‘14-15’
Justin Hubble ‘15-16’
Ted Mason ‘14-15’
Dan Richter ‘15-16’
Cody Weight ‘15-16’
Jon Yorgason ‘15-16’
ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS
Bud Browne ‘14-15’
Trey Langford ‘15-16’
Barb McDermott ‘15-16’
Shaun Urwin ‘14-15’
ACTIVE LIFE DIRECTORS
Todd Amyx, RMB
Bob Barnes, Jr.
Keith Borup
Chris Conner, RMB
Bill Davis
Tracy Dixon
Zach Evans
Marie Hanson
Steve Martinez, RMB
Ted Martinez
Chuck Miller
Patrick R. Minegar
Dave Mortensen
Kent Mortensen
Jerry Nemec
John Seidl
Dennis Schaffner,
RMB
Contractor • 2
Bobbie Schultz
Burt Smith
Eric Smith
Dwayne Speegle
Wayne Stacy, RMB
Jeff Thompson, RMB
Larry Van Hees
Steve Weeks
Ray Westmoreland
Ron Whitney
Dave Yorgason
LIFE DIRECTORS
Ray Behrman
Terry Heffner
Dale Sullivan
Frank Varriale
Ramon Yorgason
President’s Perspective
by Jon Hastings, Tresidio Homes
It seems like it was just New Years, and
now we find ourselves already a month
into 2015. In January we experienced
reasonably good winter building weather
and saw interest rates fall to even lower
levels, which we all hope is foreshadowing for strong 2015 sales. We also experienced an influx of new
members join the BCA in January. As you all know, membership
is truly the life-blood of the association. It fuels everything we do.
Collectively we are strong where individually we are weak. We
come together as an industry association so that we have a louder
more persuasive voice in dealing with issues that impact our businesses. As I’ve talked to our new members over the past month,
I’ve been impressed with their desire to get to work to play an
active role within the association. The question is always asked:
How do I get involved? Here are just a few of the things you
could do:
• Attend BCA functions such as our upcoming Casino Night on
February 19th, or the Parade of Homes Banquet.
• Join a committee. Many of the BCA committees would love to
have your voice and input. Some of the committees are Associate’s
Council, Membership Committee, PR Committee, and
Builder/Developer Council. Give Frankie a call and see which
committee she might recommend for you.
• Do business with other member companies. One way to improve
our association is by helping to strengthen our member companies.
• Recruit new members to continue build the BCA.
Individual membership involvement is critical to the effectiveness
of our organization and I would like to invite all members to find a
way to get a little more involved in the BCA. I promise you will
get more out of it than you put in. If you have been a member for
a long time, come and lend us your vast experience and insight; if
you are a relatively new member, bring your fresh perspectives
and ideas, and together we’ll be a strong force in our community.
I wish you all continued success in the coming month, and express
my gratitude for the work that you do for our industry!
Executive Overview
by Frankie Hickman-Rice, Executive Vice-President
Thank you for being a BCASWI Member!!!!
One of the questions I’m ask when I tell someone where I work, is, what is a “homebuilder’s
association”? In the simplest of statements the
BCASWI is an organization that has two types
of memberships; builder and associate. The
builder member is made up of multiple disciplines; Single family home
builder, multi-family home builder (i.e. apartments), mixed use builder,
commercial builder and remodeler. The associate member likewise has
many disciplines that fall under three categories; Supplier, service
provider and trade contractor.
The volunteer leadership consist of a board of directors and a group of
officers, with a president as the lead, all of whom are BCA members. We
have bylaws that dictate the make up of the board of directors and officers with the majority of both groups consisting of builder members. The
president, and the officer positions that form the leadership ladder, are
builders. What is the reason for the majority being builders? This is a
builders association. The builders are the ones who are actually building.
Builders are the ones who are dealing with all the “red tape” that comes
with construction projects.
The leading purpose of our BCASWI is for the organization to protect
the interests of the building industry through the efforts of staff and
engaged members. What are the threats to the BCASWI? The list is quite
long and quite confusing but, through legislation and regulatory mandates, the BCASWI efforts help keep the members’ business doors open.
Go to our web site and click on Member Resources or check out the
Economic impact report on the upper right that Dave Yorgason prepared
in conjunction with NAHB. Builders have a great understanding of the
regulations and legislation that could impact business. Associates understand as well, because if ‘it’ affects builders ‘it’ will affect associates.
That is the “what and why.” Membership should be viewed as a tool and
as an investment. If you plan on continuing your career in the building
industry, or if any of part of your business is connected to the building
industry, being a member of the Building Contractors Association of
Southwestern Idaho is one of your best and most important decisions.
Thank you for being a member. New members and long standing members come out and get involved. You will meet new friends, renew old
acquaintances and you will have fun.
A Look Ahead
March
Members Only Meetings - For
membership information call 377-3550.
All dates, times and locations are subject to
change. Please call for confirmation - 377-3550.
4 Public Relations Committee, 10 a.m,
BCA
10 Builders-Codes Council/Developers
Council/Government Affairs, 3 p.m.,
BCA
11 Associates Council/Membership
Committee, Noon, BCA, RSVP for
lunch.
17 Executive Committee, 11:30 a.m.
18 Sales & Marketing Council,
Noon, BCA - RSVP for lunch
19 • Sales & Marketing GMM, 11:30,
Courtyard Marriott
• Board of Directors, 5 p.m., BCA
• Home & Garden Show - “Member
FREE Night”, 5 p.m., Fairgrounds
25 Spike Club, 4 p.m., Riverside Quiet
Bar
For all committees not listed please call the
BCA office.
BCASWI
ASSOCIATION STAFF
Frankie Hickman-Rice,
Executive Vice-President
Autumn Gestrin-Blume,
Communications Projects Director
Heather Dase, Membership Director
Contractor • 3
Membership
The Foundation
Heather Dase,
BCASWI Membership Director
Is it hot outside, or am I
imagining things?
Ok, so I’m imaging things, however, our membership is on
“Fire”. Just in January alone, the BCASWI welcomed 7
new members. I am very hopeful and positive we will be
able to keep up the pace and continue in the right direction
with gaining new members. We are moving in the right
direction of reaching our membership goals for 2015.
February is one of my favorite months. There is a lot of
planning and events taking place in the Associates
Council. If you haven’t had an opportunity to check out
our calendar, let me borrow your attention.
The Associates Council and Membership Committee will
meet on Wednesday, February 11th at noon. This is a
sponsored lunch, so no need to bring your own. Just
RSVP to Heather to assure there are enough lunches.
If you’re wondering whether or not the Associates Council
and Membership Committee would be a good fit, I would
like to give you more information on what is involved.
Last month, the “Do Business with a Member” form was
sent to all 2015 Parade of Homes Builders. This is a form
used for builders to fill out all suppliers and subcontractors. Depending on price category of homes, the builders
New Membership and
Renewals
The BCASWI wishes to thank the following new member companies and membership renewal companies. “Without Your
Membership, We'd Be Lost!” If you have
comments regarding any of these memberships, please direct them in writing to
the Membership Committee, 6206 N.
Discovery Way, Suite A, Boise, ID
83713. (Per the By-Laws, Art. 1, Sec. 2)
For a full list of members please go to the
Classified Directory on our website at
bcaswi.org.
Contractor • 4
who use the most BCASWI members is awarded with
money $$ from the Associates Council.
For the last couple of months, the Associates Council has
been working on their Casino Night event. This event is
being held at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery.
Mark your calendars for February 19th at 6:00 pm. All
new members from 2014 to present, are invited and
encouraged to attend the New Member Orientation. This
is being held from 5:30pm to 6:00pm at Ferguson Bath,
Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, prior to the Casino Night
event. You will have an opportunity to introduce yourself
to the Board of Directors. New Members may also bring
1 guest to the Casino Night event, immediately following
the New Member Orientation, FREE! If you’re not certain
what the Casino Night entails, you are in for a treat! This
is where all members are invited to play table games such
as black jack, poker and even bingo. Door and raffle
prizes will be given away throughout the event. Food and
drinks are provided. There will also be a Sales &
Marketing dessert auction. All proceeds from the auction
will go towards the Sales & Marketing Scholarship fund.
If this sounds like fun, trust me, it is. This is a very well
attended event. A great opportunity to meet and network
with fellow BCASWI members. Sponsorships for this
event are still available – ask me how to get involved!
There are several more Associates Council events being
planned currently for summer and of course our fall event,
the Building Products Showcase. Please don’t be shy,
attend an Associates Council and Membership committee
meeting. Your voice is important to us. For more information on how to become more involved, please don’t
hesitate to contact me.
Have a lovely February everyone!
ADVANCED MARBLE & GRANITE,
INC.
MICHAEL BISHOP
CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING
INC.
SONNY KNUTSON
JIM PAULSON
SOMERSET FARMS INC.
PAUL JOHNSON
WATERSTONE MORTGAGE
BARBARA PERRY
HOME 2 HOME REAL ESTATE
SERVICES
JOE NEWBY
MADDYN HOMES
KYLE ENZLER
PROGRESSIVE REALTY
CORPORATION
CHRIS CONNER CONSTRUCTION,
L.L.C.
CHRIS CONNER
WOOD WINDOWS, INC.
CONNELL LLOYD
GROUP ONE, INC.
BRADLEY BARKER
HIGGINS & RUTLEDGE INSURANCE, INC.
GAIL JOHNSON
BRIGHTON HOMES
LARS HANSEN RMB
PROBUILD
TRACY SKIDMORE
INTERMOUNTAIN GAS COMPANY
GREG WEGNER
NAMPA FLOORS & INTERIORS
ROGER WILSON
Renewal Members
1-4 years of membership
FRONT STREET BROKERS
MIKE TURNER
ALTURAS HOMES, LLC
JOANNA ETTER
TREASURE VALLEY DOOR & TRIM
SALES,LLC
VIRGIL ROPP
BOISE PREMIER REAL ESTATE
BRETT HUGHES
SUPERFLOORS, INC
IAN DONOVAN
ROCKY MOUNTAIN REAL ESTATE
BEN MYERS
JAC'S HOME STAGING, LLC
JENNIFER CARRIER
CBI, LLC
CHARLES BOWERY
MISSION COAST PROPERTIES ID
INC.
LORNE DUTHIE
ADERA HOMES, LLC
ALAN BERMAN
GARDNER COMPANY
WESTON ARNELL
GROVER ELECTRIC & PLUMBING
PAY & PACK
DAVID BLAYDON
SPRING VALLEY REALTY, LLC
JOHN ROGERS
SILVERHAWK REALTY
BRENDA KOLSEN
KBOI TV
ROBERT TRUMAN
STETSON HOMES, INC.
STAN RAY
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
REATA CONNER
MARV'S INSULATION, INC.
MARVIN WARD
JAMES CLYDE CUSTOM HOMES
SARAH SANFILIPPO
BOISE HUNTER HOMES
RANDI MEREDITH
DEVELOPMENT PLANNING &
FINANCING GROUP, INC.
KENT ROCK
UMPQUA BANK HOME LENDING
JASON GEISLER
BCASWI FEATURED TRADES OF
THE MONTH
TRADE:
Drywall / Tape Texture:
MEMBER CO.:
Pro Pac Interiors
Tom Ard Drywall
Interior Painting:
N/A
Interior Staining:
N/A
Exterior Painting:
N/A
Finish Carpentry:
ARW Finish Contractors
Patrick Millwork
Each month the Membership Committee randomly draws BCASWI trades to
list and feature on a board in the BCA conference room and in the newsletter. The goal is to show members who they can do business with as well as
encourage signing up members used but not showing under the trade. For
questions contact Heather Dase - 377-3550.
Contractor • 5
Associate of the Month
Washington Federal is offering Spec loans. We finance
up to 80% of the appraised value. We will also finance
your presold homes. Call me for details.
Barb McDermott, Washington Federal
Thank you for choosing me as Associate of the month.
It has been my pleasure working with other Associates
in the BCA along with other members on the Board.
I have greatly enjoyed working at Washington Federal
since 2004. I am the branch manager at the Eagle
branch. Washington Federal is a portfolio lender, we
keep all our loans. As a portfolio lender we get to
think outside the box most bank institutions are required
to stay within. We can provide several services to help
you build and sale homes. Washington Federal even
offers loans to develop subdivisions! We also provide
short term lot loans, giving you 24 months to finalize
plans and begin construction.
If you would rather not have the risk involved with a
spec, we offer a custom construction loan for your buyers. With our All-in- One loan, the entire project is
underwritten at one time (locally), wrapping construction and permanent financing together. We pay you, the
builder, as the project is completed. We do our own
draws, saving you time and money. The loan is to your
buyer so your cash is free for other projects.
Washington Federal is proud to be a local bank, invested here, in this community. We practice common sense
banking to help the Treasure Valley flourish. We are
also a member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing
Lender. I am registered through the NMLS # 560521.
TRACTORS A
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General Membership Meeting - An Associates Council Event
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Play Bingo & other fun table games
Reservations
E-mail reservations to hdase@bcaswi.org, Fax to 377-3553 or
Mail to 6206 N. Discovery Way, Ste. A, Boise 83713:
Company:____________________________
Name(s):_______________________________
Thursday - February 19, 2015
Ferguson Bath Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
586 N. Locust Grove, Meridian Idaho
6 p.m.
$10 per person
Builder & 1 Guest Free!
Food & Beverages
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_____ Builder & 1 Guest FREE! (Builder must be present).
_____ Count me in to bring a dessert.
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A-1 Heating & AC, Amerifirst Financial Home Loans, Blindsource,
Chuck Miller Construction, Coltrin Vacuum, Eagle Law Center,
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, Idaho Power, National Residential Mortgage,
Nextitle, Roth Distributing, Sales & Marketing Council, Stewart Title,
Summit Funding, Tates Rents, Washington Federal and Weyerhauser.
_____ How do I become a sponsor of a table?
(please label items donated with your company name)
_____ Attendees at $10 each = $__________
TOTAL $_________________
_____Check _____Charge my Visa/MC/Discover
Card#_________________________________
Reservations Requested by Feb. 16, 2015. Full refunds
on cancellation within 72 hours. No-shows will be billed.
Contractor • 6
Exp. Date:___________ Security Code:___________
Signature: ________________________ Zip: _______
BLUE SPIKES - 6
Status
STATESMAN SPIKE - 500
SUPER SPIKES - 250
ROYAL SPIKES - 150
RED SPIKES - 100
GREEN SPIKES - 50
LIFE SPIKES - 25
Name
Larry Van Hees
Jerry Nemec
Dave Mortensen
Ted Martinez
Chuck Miller
Steve Martinez
Chris Conner
Todd Amyx
Burt Smith
Bob Barnes Jr.
Kent Mortensen
Pat Minegar
John Seidl
Jeni Sexton
Frank Varriale
Bill Davis
Wayne Stacy
Ron Whitney
Bobbie Schultz
Marie Hanson
Dave Yorgason
Tracy Dixon
Dale Sullivan
Dennis Schaffner
Juston Hall
Billy Mahan
Karen Beamguard
Eric Smith
Bob Barnes Sr.
Vicki White
Milford Terrell
Sarah Seidl
Zach Evans
Ramon Yorgason
Eric Stunz
Robert Mortensen
Dale Conrad
Steve Weeks
Craig Groves
Ray Rice
Dwayne Speegle
Alan Gossi
Dick Lierz
Erick Wadsworth
Ted Mason
Bud Fisher
Russ VanWagenen
Members
613.0
584.0
280.5
260.0
254.5
229.5
203.75
192.5
185.0
184.5
172.5
151.0
148.5
138.0
126.0
118.0
117.75
116.0
111.5
110.5
100.0
98.0
95.0
89.0
76.5
76.0
73.0
70.5
66.25
60.0
57.5
56.0
53.0
52.5
52.0
45.5
42.5
40.0
36.0
34.0
31.5
31.0
31.0
31.0
26.5
26.0
26.0
Candidates
Spike candidates are
called “Tacks.” Tacks
must earn 6 credits to
become a “Spike”
4.5 - 5.5 Credits
Cory Coltrin
Danielle Cullip
Don Flynn
Kevin Howell
Matt Knickrehm
Jeff Martel
Brad Minasian
Tammy Schacher
Shaun Whitney
3 - 4.0 Credits
Robert Bruno
Dan Clark
Steve Edwards
Nate Fehrenbacher
Rod Givens
Steven Hanson
Tammy Lanore
Alicia Lopez
Jake Centers
Trey Langford
Jon Hastings
Jeff Thompson
Joe Atalla
Thomas Coleman
Mike LaRue
Clay Boyce
Trudy Mallon
Barb McDermott
Rob Pearce
Jason Peery
Gary Price
Stephen Sengelmann
Ingo Stroup
Dan Torfin
Shaun Urwin
Pat Waller
Ray Westmoreland
Mark Wilkins
Jon Yorgason
1.5 - 2.5 Credits
Dennis Baker
Corey Barton
Mary Covault
Heather Echeverria
John Flaherty
Joe Grubiak
Craig Hammett
Lars Hansen
Spencer Kofoed
Brenda Kolsen
20.75
17.0
13.0
12.0
9.5
9.0
8.0
6.5
Christine Langhorst
Tim Mallon
Chad Moffat
Abram Neider
Denise Thiry
Marvin Ward
David Wipper
.5 - 1.0 Credits
Kristen Booth
Kami Brant
Mike Brown
Reata Conner
Bryant Forrester
Jason Geisler
Jim Hunter
PJ Nava
Jason Ramsey
Dan Richter
Chad Smith
Jake Tunison
Steve Warren
Cody Weight
Roger Wilson
Darren Wood
According to the rules of the Spike Club program to
become a Spike member, an individual must
sign up 6 new members - which earns 6 Spike Credits within two consecutive years. To retain that Spike status
a minimum of one new member - which earns 1 credit
(new or retention) - must be earned each year until a
total of 25 credits have been earned - which triggers Life
Spike status. For individuals that do not earn 6 credits by
December of their second year of recruiting, all credits
from the first year are forfeited.
Contractor • 7
Government Affairs
ACHD reports that for its fiscal year 1st Qtr. Of
2015, Commercial came in at 940,000 (161%
increase) and residential at 7000 (1/2% increase)
which is an all-inclusive 43% increase. There were 5
final plats and 100 buildable lots. (1) Discussion also
included a suggestion to get rid of the sand and grease
traps because they are not working except for a few
applications. (2) Cost increases are causing industry
nervousness, (3) Solutions should be specific to the
region of the county
Ada County: It was very nice to have the Ada
County Commissioner Rick Yzaguirre in the room
and he made a few positive comments.
Boise City: Reports it is down from December but
did have 22 single family and 2 duplexes. Fees will
be discussed at the February 10th public hearing. All
permits now fall under the new codes. Permit use has
dropped. The erosion control regulations are in effect.
Meridian Building Department: The new codes are
done. They had 48 single family, 1 commercial building, 21 Tenant Improvements, 630 miscellaneous.
Brent Bjornson is Meridian’s new Building Official.
Eagle: Had 37 single family, 6 tenant improvements.
Manual J’s are being submitted with every plan.
Electrical inspection has also started with no negatives. The new code adopting will be in about 2 – 3
weeks.
The IBCA Winter Board and Jerry Petersen’s presentation on Wednesday was announced and all invited.
Cold weather concrete requirement – All cities were
the same: if they shoot the ground and it is 35 degrees
it must be covered. There is a 2 - 3% margin of error.
Contractor • 8
You can use your own temp gun to shoot the ground
and they will consider it.
The Builder Developer Committee meets on the 2nd
Tuesday (3p.m.) of each month in the BCA
Conference Room. Don’t forget to put this meeting on
your list to attend!!!
A More Robust Year for Housing in 2015
A strengthening labor market, low interest rates,
improving mortgage availability and growing pent-up
demand will help to significantly boost single-family
housing production in the year ahead and move the
housing recovery to higher ground, according to
economists speaking at the International Builders’
Show in Las Vegas today.
With economic growth near 4% for the last half of
2014 and employment gains averaging more than
250,000 per month last year, NAHB Chief Economist
David Crowe said these are the primary factors that
have helped consumer confidence jump back to prerecession levels.
“The signs point to a more robust year for housing,”
Crowe said. “Household balance sheets are returning
to normal levels, home owners’ equity is increasing
and significant pent-up demand is rising. More than 7
million existing home sales were postponed or lost
during the downturn; and while some are lost forever,
we should see some catch-up.”
to 90% of normal by the end of 2016, Crowe said.
Examining the recovery on a state level, by the end of
2016, the top 40% of states will be back to near normal production levels, compared to the bottom 20%,
which will still be below 75%.
Where are All the New Households?
David Berson, chief economist at Nationwide
Insurance, said the number of new household formations was far fewer in the current economic expansion
than in previous recoveries.
“Give the job growth we’ve seen in 2014, there
should have been better household formations,” he
said, adding that the slower pace may be because “the
real acceleration in job growth has occurred just
recently – in the last six months.”
As the economy and job growth continue to strengthen in 2015, Berson said this will be a “significant
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The Forecast
NAHB is projecting 993,000 total housing starts in
2014, up 6.7% from last year’s total of 930,000 units.
Single-family production is expected to rise 26% in
2015 to 804,000 units. “While a good beginning, this
is still well below a normal level of 1.3 to 1.4 million
single-family starts,” Crowe said.
On the multifamily front, NAHB is anticipating
358,000 starts in 2015, up 2% from 352,000 last year.
The sale of new single-family homes is expected to
hit 564,000 this year, a 29.3% increase above last
year’s 436,000 in sales.
Meanwhile, residential remodeling activity is expected to register a 3% gain this year over 2014.
The ongoing housing recovery will see single-family
starts steadily climb from 49% of normal production
at the end of the third quarter of 2014 all the way up
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factor to encourage people who have doubled up to
move out on their own.”
Moreover, he noted that the real slowdown in household formations has come from the Millennials, who
have suffered disproportionately from stagnant wage
growth and student debt. However, he added that this
key demographic is getting older and ready to set
down roots. “The leading edge are now in their young
30s,” said Berson. “Homeownership desire is much
higher for those who are in their 30s than those in
their 20s.”
A Rising Economy Lifts Housing
Freddie Mac Chief Economist Frank Nothaft also
foresees a good year for housing.
“We’re projecting 3% economic growth in 2015,
which would only be the second year in the last
decade that we’ve seen growth at that level,” said
Nothaft. “A stronger economy supports a rise in
household formation and home buying.”
housing starts will rise about 15% in 2015, and that
home sales will be up 4%, which would be the best
year for home sales since 2007. He added that nationwide home prices this year should increase about
3.5% to 4% above last year’s level.
With 30-year mortgages currently running at about
3.75%, Nothaft called them “dirt cheap” and said he
expects rates to rise this year but remain at affordable
levels.
“If we see economic growth running at 3% at an
annualized, rate, the Federal Reserve should begin to
push up short-term interest rates by the second half of
2015,” said Nothaft. “We see mortgage rates going up
to 4.5% on the high side at the end of this year, going
from dirt cheap to cheap. Overall, affordability for
buyers in most markets will be well maintained in the
context of strong job and income growth.”
Article courtesy of NAHB Now.
Not quite as bullish as NAHB, Nothaft expects that
Builders Helping Builders: Net-Zero Homes
Builders Helping Builders is an interactive blog post that allows members to tap
into the vast knowledge and experience of the entire Federation in one convenient
location. Each week, a new question—submitted by an NAHB member—will be
featured in the Monday Morning Briefing and here on the blog.
Here’s this week’s question: I got a chance to see the New American Home during
IBS and am curious about net-zero homes and the demand for them. Any
thoughts?
To submit an answer or ask a question, post in the comments below or email communications@nahb.org.
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BCASWI MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT TO 2015 SHOW EXHIBITORS - CALL THE BCA TO
FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE DISCOUNT.
To register for the Home & Garden show - see page 14 for the registration form. For
more information on the show contact Spectra at 939-6426.
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Event Pricing
Show Hours
One Corner Booth $750
One Corner Booth, plus One Regular Booth $1,395
One Corner Booth, plus Two Regular Booths $1,985
One Corner Booth, plus Three Regular Booths $2,525
One Regular Booth $700
Two Regular Booths $1,345
Three Regular Booths $1,935
Four Regular Booths $2,475
Discount available for larger booth configurations
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 9pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm
(208) 939-6426
Never done a show? Give us a call, we’l take 25
25%
% off your first event!*
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SPACE APPLICATION SPACE APPLICATION SPACE APPLICATION SPACE APPLICATION SPACE APPLICATION
Company Name
Contact Name
Address
Telephone
FOR SPECTRA OFFICE USE
Date:
Ref:
Show # Key
Add
State
Idaho State Tax ID #
Zip
(Idaho Tax Code, Title 63-362OC)
E-Mail Address
Cell Phone
Your Spectra representative is:
David Beale
Fax
(208) 939-6426, ext. 29
david@spectraproductions.com
Website Address
Space Request
Year
Dates
State
Products or services to be displayed:
Spectra Use
Discount
Space
Option 1
*Electrical
*Passes
Space
Option 2
Facility
City
Space Price
Size of
Space
Show Title
Deposit
Assigned:
Special:
City
Contract
*Rentals/Other
Credit Card # Exp. Date & Security Code
Billing address is different than shown above
*Forms for pricing can be found HERE
MSD
%
SCD
%
Rentals/Other
Total
Deposit
X
Authorized Signature*
P.O. Box 333
Eagle ID 83616
Accepted, Spectra Productions
FAX: (208) 939-6437
spectraproductions.com
Date
Date
* The person signing this application, hereby requests Spectra to reserve booth space for use in the show listed above. It is understood that the “SHOW
TERMS AND CONDITIONS” stated below, and the information contained within the Event Guide are the conditions which are accepted and agreed to. A
50% deposit is required, which shall be sent with this application. There are other charges that may be incurred, and signer agrees to pay all balances
no later than thirty (30) days prior to the show date. This application is not valid until signed by an authorized representative of Spectra and is subject to
cancellation, for any reason, as Spectra management reserves the right to reject any application. All displays are subject to final approval by Spectra.
SHOW TERMS AND CONDITIONS
SPACE – The space contracted for is solely for the use of the exhibitor whose name appears above, and it is agreed that the exhibitor will not sublet or assign any portion of the same without the written consent
of Spectra. No signs, brochures, handouts, printed material of any type may be exhibited in this space advertising any other business other than the one listed above. In the event the exhibitor fails to occupy
their space by having their exhibit completed and in place two hours prior to the opening of the show, exhibitor forfeits their rights to the space and upon demand will pay any balance owed to Spectra. It is
understood that Spectra will make an effort to assign the exhibitor the particular space requested, but Spectra has the right to make the final assignment at their own discretion and to alter the location if and as
necessary, in order to create a more effective exposition.
CANCELLATION POLICY – If exhibitor desires to cancel this contract at least 60 days prior to the show, any deposit minus a $100 cancellation fee, will be refunded. If exhibitor desired to cancel this
contract after 60 days prior to the show, but before 30 days prior to the show, exhibitor will be liable for 50% of the contract amount. If exhibitor cancels this contract within 30 days before an event, the
full amount of the contract will be due and exhibitor agrees to pay the same to Spectra, unless the show is sold out, in which case deposit money will be refunded to the exhibitor, post event.
LIABILITIES – The exhibitor is entirely responsible for the space leased. Exhibitor shall not injure, mar, or deface the premise. Exhibitor shall not drive any nails, hooks, tacks, screws, etc. in any part of the
facility, nor attach any portion of exhibitor’s display to the decorator’s equipment for the purposes of supporting exhibitor’s display. Furthermore, exhibitors shall not attach to the wall any advertisements, signs,
etc. by the use of scotch tape or any other adhesive type materials on painted surfaces. Automobiles, trucks, or similar vehicles shall have a protective material under them and shall be allowed according to
local fire department permitting requirements. The exhibitor agrees to reimburse Spectra and/or decorator for damage or loss of the premises or equipment to either by actions of the exhibitor.
RESTRICTIONS – Spectra reserves the right to restrict or remove exhibits without refund if they have been falsely entered or may deemed by Spectra unsuitable or objectionable. This restriction applies, but is
not limited to, noise*, PA systems*, persons, animals, conduct, printed matter, or anything of the character that might be objectionable to the Spectra. Furthermore, Spectra reserves the right to select
applications for approval based upon several criteria: product balance; uniqueness of product; entry date. *Please refer to event forms: Sound/Ampliphication.
INSURANCE AND LIABILITY – Spectra shall not be responsible for loss or damage incurred by the exhibitor by any cause whatsoever. Small and valuable exhibit material should be packed away each night.
The exhibitor must obtain their own theft insurance if it is desired. The exhibitor agrees to protect and save, harmless Spectra, against any and all claims for loss, injury, or damage to persons or property arising
from the activities of the exhibitor, his agents, employees or guests, defend Spectra against any and all such claims, and to reimburse and indemnify Spectra for any loss, damage, expense, or payment suffered
thereby. Exhibitor’s proof of Bodily Injury and General Liability insurance shall be made available upon request, and signer agrees that said insurance shall be in force during the event according to normal
business practices, standards, and amounts outlined in the Event Guide.
WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE - Signer agrees that Workers Compensation Insurance shall be in force during the event, meeting the statutory requirements of the State of Idaho.
RIGHTS OF THE MANAGEMENT – Spectra shall not be liable for any damages or other expenses that are incurred by the exhibitor in any event that the show is delayed, interrupted, or not held as
scheduled. For any reason whatsoever and if for any reason beyond the control of Spectra the show is not held, Spectra may retain so much of the money paid by the exhibitor as is necessary to pay
expenses already incurred by Spectra.
AISLES – Aisles, passageways, and overhead spaces remain strictly in the control of Spectra, and no signs, decorations, banners, advertising materials, will be permitted in them except by special written
permission. Furthermore, exhibitor shall not distribute any materials in any parking areas. All exhibits and personnel must remain in their own confines of their booth spaces and no exhibitor will be allowed to
erect signs or display products in such a manner as to obstruct the view or disadvantageously affect the display of any other exhibitor as outlined in the Event Guide.
LICENSES – Any and all licenses, inspections or permits, required by law (city, county, state, or federal) in the installation or operation of exhibitor’s display shall be the sole responsibility the exhibitor.
Procurement of any of these items shall be obtained by the exhibitor at their own expense prior to the opening of the event. Proof of same shall be made available upon request of Spectra.
ELECTRICITY – Due to the diversity of products and the variety of electrical requirements, power may not be provided as part of your booth. Please refer to the Event Guide for electrical needs.
RUNNING OF ENGINES – Oil, gas, or diesel engines may be operated only with the consent of Spectra and must conform to city ordinances and regulations of the local fire marshal.
FIRE – All exhibits must comply with local fire marshal regulations. For any information regarding this portion of the contract, contact the local fire marshal's office.
FOOD SALES – Exhibitor sales, samples, or gifts of food and beverages may be made only by written permission of Spectra. Please refer to Event Forms: Fair Food Sampling/Sales.
MUSIC – Exhibitor warrants and guarantees to Spectra that all ASCAP and/or BMI fees are paid for any copyrighted music or similar materials utilized in conjunction with their exhibitor space. Exhibitor agrees to
save and hold harmless Spectra from any and all disputes involving payment or non-payment of the aforementioned fees. Exhibitor agrees to defend and pay all costs incurred out of any action filed by ASCAP
and/or BMI or any other party for collection or fees due.
LOTTERIES – Exhibitors shall not engage in any raffle, chance drawing, lottery, etc. unless and until Spectra has given its specific written approval of said activity.
MERCHANDISE REMOVAL – No exhibit or any portion of an exhibit may be removed until after the closing hour of the last day of the show. Upon the close of an event all exhibitors shall be responsible for the
removal of the entirety of their display. All merchandise and display material must be removed from the building by the times given in the official Event Guide.
LITIGATION – If a suit or action is filed regarding this contract, the exhibitor promises to pay Spectra costs and reasonable attorney fees in such a manner as set by the court.
TERMS & CONDITIONS – This contract and the information contained in the Event Guide are the terms and conditions agreed on by the parties hereto and no other agreement, oral or otherwise regarding the
subject matter of this contract, unless agreed to in writing by both parties, shall be deemed to exist or to bind any of the parties hereto. The parties understand and agree that exhibitor is an independent entity
and is not an employee, agent, representative, joint venturer, business partner, or any other like entity, with Spectra. The parties understand and agree that the act of each party hereto is the individual act of that
party.
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SPECTRA PRODUCTIONS EVENT APPLICATION
BCASWI
March General Membership Meeting
Presented by the BCASWI Sales & Marketing Council
25 Parade of Homes Marketing and Sales Tips For Immediate Profit
Guest Speaker: S. Robert August BA, MIM, NAHB Life Director, MIRM Fellow, MCSP, CSP, CAASH
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BCASWI Mission Statement and Goals
Statement
The Building Contractors Association of Southwestern Idaho is
a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the responsible
development of our community. Utilizing the collective
strengths and talents of our members, we represent the
American Dream politically, economically and professionally.
Mission Goals
• To be the respected voice of the building industry.
• To be the deciding factor in political, legislative and
regulatory matters.
• To be the leader in protecting and enhancing the quality of
life through effective stewardship of the land.
• To be the resource for members to enhance business
opportunities.
• To be the leader in promoting partnerships with the
communitygroups, related industries and governmental
entities to accommodate an expanding economy.
• To provide educational opportunities for the professional
advancement of its members.
IT’S GOOD BUSINESS TO DO BUSINESS
WITH A MEMBER.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF OUR MEMBER ADVERTISERS
WHO SUPPORT OUR PUBLICATIONS.
THE BUILDING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWESTERN IDAHO
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Phone: (208) 377-3550
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