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Vol. 22 Issue 9 September 2018
BUILDINGBLOCKS
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Associate Appreciation Building Industry Insurance Program Calendar of Events Committee Reports Certifications Foundation Dinner Sponsors International Builder’s Show Discount Local Member Discounts Member Rebate Program Mission Statement NAHB Member Discount Opportunities National Purchasing Program PSE Electric Line Extension Policy Renewing Members September Member Mixer SICBA/BIAW Education Calendar SICBA Leadership SICBA Annual Peer to Pier Cruise Shop the BIAW Health Insurance Sound Cedar Grand Opening Spike Club SWHB Leadership We Miss You
Certified Builder Designation SICBA’s Current President, Jay Roberts of
Cascade Custom Homes & Design, Inc.,
recently completed all the requirements and
earned the BIAW Certified Builder designation,
considered the preeminent professional
certification available to builders within the
home building industry in
Washington State.
BIAW’s Certified Builder designation is a
comprehensive accreditation program with
standards that far exceed what Washington law
mandates for registered contractors. BIAW will also launch a full-scale
consumer marketing campaign to help position Certified Builders more
highly in the marketplace, a first for any kind of program offered by
BIAW.
To earn this designation builders must:
• Submit References. Certified Builders submit a list of suppliers,
subcontractors, and homeowner references for projects completed in
the past 5 years for review and verification.
• Provide Education and Work Experience. Certified Builders
provide a list of all of their work experience and education, including
professional designations.
• Comply with a Superior Code of Conduct. They must agree and
follow a well-defined set of standards as professionals in the home
building industry.
• Provide Greater Insurance Coverage. All builders must maintain
insurance coverage that surpasses the minimum bond and general
insurance coverage required by state law.
• Offer Homeowner Warranties. All BIAW Certified Builders must
provide home buyers with a homeowner warranty.
• Use Clear Contracts. Certified Builders must use contracts that
clearly define the construction agreement between the homeowner and
the builder.
• Agree to Mandatory Binding Arbitration. Certified Builders offer
arbitration to their homeowners as an alternative to litigation, which
reduces cost and time and allows for greater privacy, informality,
flexibility and finality.
• Provide a Homeowners Guide. Certified Builders must provide
maintenance guides to all homeowners to help with the care and
maintenance of their homes.
For more information about the features, rewards, and application
review process of the BIAW Certified Builder designation visit our
dedicated website at https://biawcertifiedbuilder.com.
CONGRATULATIONS JAY
ON A JOB WELL DONE!
Jay Roberts CGB,CGP
SEPTEMBER IS
NAHB ASSOCIATE
APPRECIATION
MONTH!
BE SURE TO THANK ALL
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND
THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE
BUILDING INDUSTRY.
SICBA Member Discounts & Rebate Programs: “Members Do Business With Members”
Les Schwab Tire Center, Burlington - 10% discount on
products & services to all SICBA members!
NAHB Member Advantage - Through GM additional $500 off new vehicle, $1000 off fleet: NAHB Member Advantage $500 off new vehicle purchase. Redeem at: Blade Chevrolet and/or
Dwayne Lane’s Auto Family. Additionally, 15% off Service, Labor & Parts.
Allstate Annette Booth Agency - Special rates and
under- writing benefits for all SICBA members on employee benefits.
Craft Stove of Western Washington Inc. - SICBA
members receive 10% off all your purchases & services at Craft Stove ''Let our Family warm your family''!
Burlington Automotive – 10% off Parts and Labor on
your vehicle repairs.
Mister T's Awards & Embroidery – Free set up of
design for embroidery up to 30K stitches, a $75 savings!
List your company here, too. Call or email SICBA
360-757-6916 or [email protected] for details
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SOUTH WHIDBEY HOME BUILDERS 2018 OFFICERS
President - Dave Johnson Vice President - Jim Thelen Secretary - Sally Paul
2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Builder Member - Charles Locke (CGP, CAPS) Associate Member - Tiane White Associate Member - Matt Kukuk
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GRADUATE DESIGNATIONS
SICBA recognizes these SICBA members for their commitment to professional growth.
They have earned and renewed the following NAHB Designations: Certified Graduate Associate (CGA) Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) Graduate Master Builder (GMB) Certified Green Professional (CGP) Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP)
Kevin Kartak, CAPS; AAA KARTAK Glass & Closet
Terri Kartak, CAPS; AAA KARTAK Glass & Closet
Charles Locke, CGP, CAPS; Back In The Woods Works Jon Roberts, CGB, CAPS, CGP; Cascade Custom Homes & Design Jay Roberts, CGB, CGP; Cascade Custom Homes & Design Ted Clifton, CGB, CGP, Master CGP; CVH Inc Chad Gailey, CAPS; Dihedral Builders LLC Jim Hall, CGP; James Hall and Associates, Inc Kyra Hall, CAPS; James Hall and Associates, Inc Jeff Hanson, CGP; Northwest Timber Frames Inc Sam Brode, CAPS; Samuel’s Repair & Remodel Bob Moe, CAPS; Triple R Framing and Drywall Bob Johnson, CGP, CAPS; Ward-Johnson Masonry & Tile Dan Wickstrom, CGP; Wickstrom Construction Inc Ron Wright, CGP; Wright Construction & Design Inc Scott Yonkman, CAPS, CGP; Yonkman Construction Inc
Many more SICBA members are currently in the process of renewing or earning their designations!
"Founded in 1979, we are your
neighbors and community leaders,
providing education and support for
building industry professionals. We
promote jobs for local people by
encouraging homeownership,
sustainable growth, environmentally
conscious building practices and
community stewardship for Skagit and
Island Counties."
To “shop” the BIAW Health Plan, contact Brynn Riggins at McGregor Insurance
Agency. (360) 299-0949/ 853-5073
Or Dennis Poppe at Builders Insurance Group at
(425) 246-0973
THE REWARDS YOU GET FROM YOUR
SICBA MEMBERSHIP ARE EQUALLY
PROPORTIONAL TO YOUR
INVOLVEMENT IN THE ASSOCIATION.
GET INVOLVED AND GROW YOUR
BUSINESS AND PRESENCE IN YOUR
COMMUNITY
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2018 OFFICERS President – Jay Roberts CGB, CGP 1st Vice President – Gary Wray 2nd Vice President – Roy Mureno Secretary – Kris Tully Treasurer – Kim Piazza Immediate Past President – Dave Hillman
2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Builder Member – Curtis Banta Builder Member – Martha Rose Builder Member – Paul Woodmansee Builder Member – Jim Dorris Associate Member – Ben Sousa Associate Member – Shellie Eubanks Highet Associate Member – Dee Dee Swartz Associate Member – Lori Manduchi So. Whidbey Home Builders Rep. – Charles Locke
2018 STATE DIRECTORS John Piazza (Life), Dottie Piazza (Life), Rick Tremaine (Life), Bob Moe (CAPS, Life), Scott Rainwater (Life), Bob Johnson (Life, CGP,CAPS) Ted Clifton (Life, CGB,MCGP), Jay Roberts, Scott Yonkman (CAPS, CGP), Chris Deasy, Charles Locke (CGP, CAPS), Gary Wray, Patrick Hayes, Roy Mureno, Barry Harter, Martha Rose
2018 NATIONAL DIRECTORS Dottie Piazza (Senior Life,), John Piazza (Senior Life), Bob Moe (Life, CAPS), Bob Johnson (CGB,CGP), Martha Rose, Barry Harter Alternate Directors: Ted Clifton (MCGP,CAPS)
SICBA LIFE MEMBERS The late Gordon Koetje Sr., Joe Souza, the late Ben Westberg, Marlene Westberg, Ann Brooks, Bruce Johnson, Don Wetsch, Dottie Piazza, Dennis Taylor, Rick Wibbens, Ed Stanton, John Piazza Sr and the late John Whitney
SICBA OFFICE STAFF Executive Officer—Wayne Crider Membership / Service Coordinator – Jonathan Metz Events/Marketing Coordinator – Lianna Neyens Finance – Rayna Moe
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COMMITTEE REPORTS Events Committee Chair is Kim Piazza The events committee continues to ramp up meetings and events! We try to put new and exciting spins on our annual and monthly events. The August picnic was held at the SICBA office, and if you missed it, you missed a great event despite the smokey haze. Random Acts of Food provided an amazing meal with lots of choices, ice cream, soda, and other tasty beverages were available. It was a great opportunity to network with new members. The next event is the SICBA Home Tour kickoff event to be held at Lorenzo's Mexican Restaurant on College Way in Mount Vernon on Thursday September 13th at 5:00 pm. This will be a buffet style meal. Please attend this event, Builders with homes on the tour are especially encouraged to attend as this is when the awards will be given out. Make sure to RSVP on www.SICBAEvents.com for this event so the correct amount of food can be prepared!! If you enjoy planning events, we invite you to join the Events Committee! Next year is SICBA’s 40th Anniversary and we want to plan a lot of fun and exciting events, so the more minds, the better! Home and Garden Show Chair is Ben Sousa SICBA would still LOVE to have 10 playhouses for the 10th anniversary of playhouses, but we know how busy everyone is. So, we thought of an additional plan and that is to have local High schools to participate with supervision of a contractor from SICBA to oversee. That being said, we need playhouses and help! Please contact Lianna with your questions or to tell her that you’re in. Water!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We hope to take care of the outdoor puddles to increase outdoor booth space. Please let the committee know if you have suggestions or if you would be willing to help. Looking for ideas for other outdoor items to complement the Garden section of our show. Again, contact Lianna. A lot of other things took place at the meeting. Join in at the next Home Show Committee meeting on September 20th at 8am. Breakfast will be provided by Craft Stove!!!!!!! Membership Committee Chair is Roy Mureno The smoke is clearing and Fall is on the way! As we go into harvest season let’s think about seed selection for our new crop of members. Qualify your recruits – who do you know that would be a good member? Keep talking to them – it takes an average of 7 contacts to close. Keep sowing those seeds and let’s grow our membership with the best! September is our Fall Membership Drive, and for each new member you recruit, you get triple Spike points and of course you qualify for the Peer to Pier Cruise! (The Cruise is September 28th and your new member’s application needs to be in by the 21st to go on the Cruise this year, but if it’s later you still qualify for next year.) Your new recruit for September also gets to go on the cruise, and in addition as part of the Fall Drive they get 2 free tickets to SICBA’s Christmas Dinner and Installations! If you have a potential recruit that’s been on the fence, now is the time to close – if you need help closing, contact Jonathan at (360)757-6916 or [email protected]. Happy hunting! SICBA Home Tour Chair: Curtis Banta The Home Tour Committee is excited to announce the culmination of its efforts, The Home Tour is September 14th, 15th and 16th. This year we have 13 homes on the tour in Skagit, Island and North Snohomish Counties. There will be food trucks at selected locations this year. Come join us at the Home Tour Kickoff on September 13th 5:00PM at Lorenzo’s. We have exciting new awards categories to be awarded at the kickoff.
REMEMBER TO ALWAYS DO BUSINESS
WITH ANOTHER SICBA MEMBER
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Register early for the Builders' Show
NAHB International Builders' Show®
February 19-21 Las Vegas #IBS2019
Take advantage of early access – register now for the building industry's biggest event, the NAHB
International Builders' Show® (IBS).
NAHB members: Get your COMPLIMENTARY EXPO PASS* – only available in SEPTEMBER – or
SAVE $100 on FULL REGISTRATION*. Also, get FREE SPOUSE REGISTRATION.
Watch your email for a message from NAHB with a link to confirm your information and complete your
registration for the lowest prices. Don't wait!
We miss you: The following companies did not renew their membership last quarter. We miss their support of the building industry and hope they plan to re-join in the near future. If you are doing business with these companies, please ask them to renew their membership. Bonus – you’ll earn “welcome back” member recruiting credits and both of you will qualify for the Peer To Pier Cruise!
B&P Construction and Tile Inc Judd & Black Appliance Mt. Baker Overhead Garage Doors Inc Baker & Sons Concrete Construction LLC Olympic Security & Comm. Systems Inc DuctVac Northwest ProScapes Inc Floordealz Servpro of Skagit County Foothills Build and Remodel LLC Skagit Valley Farm Frontline Cleaning Services Co Swift Electric Inc HercRental The Gutter Expert Highline Pavement Maintenance Inc
Spikes are the members who are actively recruiting new members and encouraging all members to renew. With 6 credits, you become a spike: You earn 1 spike credit for each new member, 1 credit for the first year they renew and ½ credit each renewal thereafter. Thank you to everyone listed below! THE NAMES IN BOLD HAVE RECRUITED A NEW SICBA
MEMBER IN 2018
Grand Spike (1,000 – 2,599): Kevin Kartak, CAPS – 2,138.50* Dennis Poppe – 1,485* Bob Moe, CAPS – 1,465
Statesman Spike (500 – 999): Patrick Hayes, CGP – 920.75* Shelli Lucus-Kennedy – 758.5* Bob Johnson, CAPS, CGP – 805.5
Super Spike (250 – 499): John Piazza Sr – 482 Dottie Piazza – 352 Scott Rainwater – 273.5
Royal Spike (150 – 249): +Don Wetsch – 247 Scott Yonkman, CAPS – 231 Ron Wallin – 181.5 Ted Clifton, CGB, MCGP – 170 Scott Corzine, CGA – 161*
Red Spike (100 – 149): Kym Kelly – 140.5 +Rick Wibbens – 138.5 Barry Harter – 132.5 +Ed Stanton – 126 Martha Rose – 124*
Green Spike (50 – 99): Jon Roberts, CGB, CAPS, CGP – 95 Keith Swanson – 73.5 Chris Deasy, CAPS, CGP – 70 Brian Gentry – 68 +Dennis Taylor – 63.5 Zane Morrison – 62 Gary Wray – 59.5 Josh Baldwin – 53.5
Life Spikes (25 – 49): Ben Burton – 49.5 Cameron Kartak – 47 Dennis Boe – 37 Charles Locke – 37.5 Dave Hillman – 31 Paul Woodmansee – 31 Jim Spane – 28
Blue Spikes (6 – 24): Roy Mureno – 20.5 Tim Garrison – 18 Ron Wigal – 17.5 Tiane White – 17 Curtis Banta – 17 Dee Dee Swartz – 16.5 Dave Johnson – 15 Michelle Grovdahl – 14 Joe Woodmansee – 13.5 Sam Brode – 12.5 Jim Thelen – 12.5 Peggy Schultz – 12 Kris Tully – 12 Randy Heagle – 12 Jim Hall – 12 Dan Wickstrom – 11.5 Barry Van Sickle – 10.5 Nate Kaplan – 9.5 Chad Fisher – 9.5 Troy Lautenbach – 9 Bob Shupe – 9 Ed Perry – 8 Mike Krause – 7 K. Garl Long – 7 John Piazza Jr. – 7 Hans Grovdahl – 7 Evan Holzknecht – 6.5 Ed Olsen – 6
Spike Candidates with new members in 2018: Shawn Westervelt – 3 Joan Tilton – 1 Kathy Sanchez – 3 Jay Roberts – 3 Kim Piazza – 4 *Also recruits in other local associations. +Life SICBA member *Also recruits in other local associations. +Life SICBA
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Thank you for Renewing June 28th through July 31st
One Year Plus:
Arrowhead Roof Cleaning Roofing Contractors / Suppliers; Pressure Washing
BC Accounting Inc Accounting Services
C.J. Ruxton LLC AdvertisingServices / Media; Website Design / Hosting; Photographers
Federated Insurance Insurance / Bonding
Integrity Electric Skagit LLC Electrical Contractors
Madrona Tile Inc Floor Coverings / Underlayment; Masonry Contractors
Whidbey Weekly Advertising Services / Media; Printing; Publications
Five Years Plus:
Bath Fitter Builder, Remodel; Kitchen & Bath Dealer
Cleaner Guys Cleaning / Janitorial Services; Asbestos / Lead / Mold; Mold Inspection
& Removal; Fire & Water Damage Restoration; Restoration
Ten Years Plus:
City of Oak Harbor / Bldg Div. Government
Skagit Roofing Roofing Contractors / Suppliers
Fifteen Years Plus:
AA Electric Co Inc Electrical Contractors
Louie Nurmi's Backhoe Service Inc Excavation / Land Clearing / Site Prep; Septic Systems Design /
Construction; Truck, Tow / Boom / Crane
Seattle Lighting Fixture Co Lighting Sales / Service
Valley Construction Builder, General; Certified Renovation, Repair, Painting (RRP)
Twenty Years Plus:
Habitat Construction Friend of the Industry
Hedlund Builders Inc Builder, General, Remodel, Custom / Single Family; Architects &
Designers
Twenty-Five Years Plus:
Cascade Natural Gas Corporation Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning; Built Green® Program
Participant
Mobile Music Unlimited Security / Alarm / Fire Systems; Vehicle Sales / Accessories / Service;
Communication / Cellular Phones
Thirty Years Plus:
Western Forest Products Cabinet / Millwork; Building Material / Lumber / Hardware; Trusses
& Floor Systems
Thirty-Five Years Plus:
Krieg Construction Inc Utilities; Excavation / Land Clearing / Site Prep; Sand & Gravel
Suppliers; Asphalt Paving & Sealing
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Thank-You, Associates!
September is Associate Appreciation Month! September is Associate Member Appreciation Month—an opportunity for us to recognize and thank Associate members for all they do for both the Association and other members’ businesses.
Think about the time they give to the Association through their work on committees, at meetings and events, or on community service projects. You can always count on the Associates to be there and pitch in to help.
Associates’ Memberships in SICBA are a key factor in making the organization financially strong through their membership dues, sponsorship dollars, advertising revenue and event registrations. Associates also contribute to our Political Action Committee, adding to the strength of our political voice.
And why do they do this? When asked that question, one Associate answered, “We don’t sponsor because we have to. We sponsor out of loyalty to an Association that is on the firing line every day working to better the climate for the building industry.” Another responded, “It’s important for me to support the industry that I rely on.”
This type of loyalty to the Building Industry is worth far more than this article’s “thank you” can deliver. One of the best ways for us to thank and celebrate our Associate members is to do business with them!
It’s a motto that you’ve heard countless times – Do Business with a Member. Make sure it’s not just a slogan but also a way of doing business. Let them know the reason you are doing business with them is because they are SICBA members. When a member does not renew, one of the reasons given is “I didn’t get any business from SICBA members”, but in reality – maybe they just didn’t realize which clients are members or were referred to them by members. Thank you for working with Associates who support our Association and industry.
Of course, the Association is a team of both Associates and Builders. Like the Associates, Builders give their time to work on committees, attend meetings regularly, and make this Association team a vibrant and successful force in the building community.
Whether you are a Builder or an Associate, try to carve out time to interact with your fellow team members. Come on out to the meetings and events! Meet and talk with those who give their expertise to the industry and their support to the Association. The next Membership event is our September Member Mixer and Home Tour Kick-Off, on Thursday, September 13th at Lorenzo’s in Mount Vernon, followed by the Annual SICBA Home Tour, Friday September 14th through Sunday, September 16th. And don’t forget the Peer to Pier Cruise on September 28th!
But regardless of your attendance at meetings, or participation on committees – “Thank You” to each and every member for your financial support and strength your membership gives to SICBA’s voice of the Building Industry!
SICBA’s Calendar of Events Sep 6 – Noon – Events Committee Meeting at SICBA
Sep 11 – 3:45 PM, Advisory Council Meeting at SICBA
4:30 PM, Membership Committee Meeting at SICBA
6:00 PM, SICBA Board of Directors Meeting at SICBA
Sep 13 – 5:00 PM, Member Mixer – Home Tour Kick Off at Lorenzo’s (Click here)
Sep 14 – 16 – SICBA Home Tour
Sep 20 – 8:00 AM Home and Garden Show Committee Meeting at SICBA
Noon, Marketing Committee Meeting at SICBA
Sep 25 – 11:00 AM, ABC’s of Claims Management at SICBA
Sep 28 – 5:15 PM, Peer to Pier Cruise (Click Here)
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PRINTED VERSION OF THIS
NEWSLETTER, CALL THE SICBA OFFICE AND LET US
KNOW.
(360) 757-6916
OR EMAIL
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SICBA / BIAW Education Calendar
For a list of our available courses and descriptions see http://www.biaw.com/education_classdescriptions.aspx
September 2018 Class Title Location
Sept 25 11:00 am - 1:00 pm ABC’s of Claims Management – for ROII-Select participants SICBA Office
October 2018 Class Title Location
Oct 4 9:0 am – 12:00 pm Construction Management AM: Estimating for Success | 7 Point Test Flyers, Burl.
Oct 4 1:00 am - 4:00 pm Construction Management PM: Top 10 Mistakes that Sink Contractors Flyers, Burl.
$255 for both classes; $175 for only morning or afternoon class
TO BE SCHEDULED Class Title Location
OSHA - 10
Fork-Lift Qualified Operator Training
For registration and course details: contact: [email protected] or visit: biaw.com
Thursday, October 4:
Construction Management: Estimating for Success &
7 Point Test: 9 am - noon
Trying to find that perfect margin that makes for a profitable year eludes many contractors. Why? Because the concept doesn’t work for contractors who do custom, remodel, and various size jobs! Find out how to estimate for success with this real life presentation on how to successfully bid work and make money at the end of the year.
Do you know the 7-point test that determines whether your “Independent Contractor” is your employee or not? It is not that he or she is ‘licensed, bonded, and insured’! Find out why L&I is collecting millions of dollars in premiums on who you thought was your subcontractor.
Construction Management: Top 10 Mistakes that Sink Contractors: 1 pm – 4 pm Over half of all businesses fail and an even higher rate for certain construction companies. This class covers personal, financial, and regulatory hazards that impact construction companies. Find out the Top 10 things that cause contractors to fail and, more importantly, how to avoid them! Instructor: Northwest Independent Contractors Association
$255 for both classes; $175 for only morning or afternoon class;
Flyers Restaurant and Brewhouse, Burlington
For registration and course details: contact: [email protected] or visit: biaw.com
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