Mid-Atlantic Builder Jan/Feb 2010

Vol. 52 Issue 1January/February 2010www.homebuilders.org

REMODELER AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

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Remodelers Council announces Awards of Excellence

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Bob Goodier President Elect

Rod HartFirst Vice President

matt WinemanAssociate Vice President

cynthia mcAuliffeSecretary

theresa LeatherburyTreasurer

mike owings Immediate Past President

cHAPtER PREsidEntsEvan Gilligan Anne Arundel CouncyRuss dickens Howard CountyEvan morville Baltimore Countysean davis Baltimore CityJames Wolf Upper ChesapeakePaul Kotsher Carroll County

counciL PREsidEntsGuy caiazzo HBAM Remodelers

Ryan HouckSales and Marketing Council

michael GreenspunLand Development Council

Bill ZahlerGreen Building Council

charles strombergCertified Master Builder/Remodeler

steven GilmanBuilder Mart

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Here’s hoping your holidays were filled with cheer!

Here’s looking forward to a prosperous new year!

Wishing all our members and friends the best in 2010!

John Kortecamp and the staff at HBAM



Greetings. My name is Eliot Powell, and I have the privilege of being the 2010 incoming president of the Home Builders Association of Maryland. Our Asso-ciation is one of the strongest in the nation, and I am very proud to be a member. I am a developer and owner of Whitehall Develop-ment, which is located in Annapolis and I have been developing real estate for more than thirty years.

The members and staff of HBAM devote much effort to education, networking and regulation. As President during the forthcom-ing year, I will focus my attention on this third component — regulation. At the risk of being too dramatic, I suggest that the current mood of the regulators and legislators, if left unchecked, could regulate us out of existence.

Industry regulation is an inherently boring topic that is often mired in red tape and dou-ble talk. For most of us, our exposure to regu-lation is the occasional impact fee debate or local zoning battle. These skirmishes are im-portant, but what we are facing is a far greater challenge. Just a few years ago, a handful of us watched on the sidelines as the development approvals for a major Eastern Shore develop-ment were whisked away at the eleventh hour with seemingly little justification. Those of us on the development side of the home build-ing equation took note and thought, “that could have been us!” Since then, there has been a steady march toward greater develop-ment restriction with the Maryland General Assembly leading the charge. Meanwhile, the building industry has been distracted by the pesky little issue of survival.

I am not suggesting that we should be left alone to operate in a completely free market – we are way past that. Environmental regulations, in particular, have dramatically improved the impact of our communities on the Chesapeake Bay over the last 10 to

15 years. Would we have arrived here on our own? Perhaps — but perhaps not. The fact is, the Bay is still in trouble regardless of how well we home builders manage our storm water. You could halt all development at this very moment and the condition of the Bay and its tributaries would remain un-changed. We happen to be the “low hang-ing fruit” for all those who believe that new homes are the cause of the Bay’s troubles.

If you like being in this business, you now know that these looming environmen-tal regulations are the farthest thing from boring. Why should you not feel an impend-ing sense of doom? Well, because there are plenty of very motivated, smart and hard working people at HBAM working on this issue day in and day out. They are looking at the science, meeting with regulators, with legislators and, yes, even with the environ-mentalists. The future of development in Maryland as we know it is at stake.

What can you do? There are many ways to help, but the most basic is to heed the email Call to Action when you see it. Quite likely, it could be a request that we notify our local legislator about an issue that af-fects our livelihood.

We have a tough road ahead, but the worst thing we could do would be to give up on our positive efforts to bring about sen-sible, reasonable legislation. Think about the alternative and let’s roll up our sleeves and exert our collective influence on the process.

Eliot Powell2010 HBAM President

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Key ConnectionsFebruary 4, 2010Martin’s West in Baltimore From 1:30 – 5:00 pm.Don’t miss the op-portunity to meet with

over 35 builders, developers and remod-elers looking for new products, service providers and subcontractors.

We GUARANTEE you a 3 minute face-to-face meeting with the builder, devel-oper and remodeler members participating in this event. You have the opportunity to bring your samples and incentives to en-tice them to continue business with you or add you to their list of vendors. This event proves each year to be a value added ben-efit of HBAM and supports our motto of Members Doing Business with Members.

Visit www.homebuilders.org/page/keyconnections/ for a list of participating builders, remodelers and developers.

EventsBuilder MartMarch 24, 2010Maryland State FairgroundsFor over 3 decades, more than 6,000 Building Industry Professionals have taken advantage of Builder Mart’s annual 1-day marketplace. More than 500 booths fill the exhibit floor, displaying the latest products and services available to the building industry. Don’t miss your chance to exhibit. Visit www.homebuilders.org/page/buildermart.

CALL 410-265-7400 for information on registration for our events or visit www.homebuilders.org.

MAX AwardsApril 29, 2010Martin’s West in BaltimoreThe MAX program recognizes local home builders who provide buyers with excellence in design, livability and value. The program also recognizes excellence in sales and marketing across the home building industry. Don’t miss this year’s event featuring the Staying Alive 70’s dis-co theme. The event is black tie optional; features a 90 minute open bar cocktail reception and a seated dinner during the awards program.



Award of Excellence WHOLE HOUSE 300K - 350K

James Contracting Inc.VanMaren Project

On November 19, at the BWI Wes-tin, the HBAM Remodelers Coun-cil presented its

19th Awards of Excellence and announced the 2009 Remodel-ing Associate of the Year.

This annual program recognizes outstanding achievements by members who provide customers with superior and creative remod-eling projects which make appropriate use of building elements and neighborhood concerns and serves to identify outstanding contributions by individuals and companies in the remodeling industry.

The criteria used to judge the project entries included: quality of construction, degree of diffi culty, value and cost effectiveness, unique and cre-ative design approach and sen-sitivity to existing structure.

The 2009 Remodeling Asso-ciate of the Year award was presented to Doug Kelly, vice president of sales and market-ing for TW Perry based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Doug received the award for being an active supporter of the HBAM Remodelers Council, enthusiastically serving on the HBAM Remodelers Board and committees and for being a strong backer of the council programs and events.

At an earlier ceremony, Tim Ellis of TW Ellis, LLC in Bald-win, Maryland was named the 2009 Remodeler of the Year for his dedication to the remodel-ing industry and his visible and vocal support of remodeling and of his fellow remodelers.


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Robert Kutner Associates, Inc.Herbst Front Entry AdditionThe owners of this 1984 home required a larger open foyer with an abundance of natural light to greet friends and family. A two-story foyer with open oak railing overlooking the two story entry was designed and the house is now flooded with natural light and can accommodate a large group of friends. A six foot wide opening was created in the former exterior wall of the dining room and is accessible from the new foyer. A small dark entry is now a large, well lit space and can be observed from all rooms on the first floor as well as the landing on the second floor. n

Presenting Members

ChesapeakeHome Magazine

T.W. Perry

KC Company/Pella Windows

Lynch Construction

Contact Vickie Martin at 410-265-7400, ext. 105 about 2010 Sponsorship Opportunities

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Nicole BlissGuy CaiazzoTaylor ClassenCheryl CrowtherArif DurraniTim EllisSteve GilmanDanny KalmusDoug KellyYvonne LienhardAndy Lohmeyer

Debbie McBrideRyan McGinnJennifer NugentBill PattesonLaura SaddlerJoe SmithEric SwansonBob

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2010 HBAM REMOdElERS Guy Caiazzo President

2010 SPONSORS Members do business with members

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Past PresidentsBill RauserJohn Martindale

Member Benefits HBAM Remodelers offers many benefits to its members. Remodelers benefit from a variety of educational, mentoring and networking opportunities. In addition, the HBAM Remodeler’s serves to improve the quality of the industry and its members through these programs. By promoting certification programs to consumers, members of the council are sought after for their strong professional and ethical principles.

News & InformationNational: Members of the Council receive a free subscription to Professional Remodeler magazine. Each issue focuses on practical business insights from the country’s leading re-modelers. Members also receive NAHB Renews, a monthly e-newsletter about national news that affects our industry.Regional: Members of the Council receive a free subscription to ChesapeakeHome Magazine and are offered special advertising opportunities designed to help you reach upscale homeowners.Local: The council is offered a section in each issue of HomeFront, HBAM’s monthly newsletter to promote its members, programs and events.

Why join HBAM Remodelers?

Welcome Our New MembersMartin ChristensenUnique Tile and Renovations

Michael OwingsDonald F. Lynch, Jr.

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Almost every morning, about 6 a.m., on my way to work I stop for a cup of coffee at a local service station. While sip-ping my coffee, I scan the Wash-ington Post, USA Today, New York Times, Washington Times and the Baltimore Sun. I have a system. First, I look at the article headings above the fold then flip the paper and scan the article heading below the fold. If I am interested in a particular article, I will read it while standing in front of the rack sipping my coffee. I rarely buy the papers. They are just too negative. I don’t buy negativity. For some reason, it is al-ways easier to be negative and doubtful rather than to be positive.

That type of environment is anathema to me. I am a positive person and surround myself with positive people. But this is not enough, particularly in today’s marketplace. So, I started to seek more insight into how to better my company’s position in the market. The search then began. Without a doubt, one can obtain exceptional insight into methods to become more successful by taking courses given at the International Builder’s Show, Na-tional and Regional Remodelers Council and others, but the cost of the seminars, travel, lodging and meals is prohibitive. I then had an epiphany. What I was looking for was right here in my backyard – the Home Builders As-sociation of Maryland.

Think about it for a moment. HBAM is one of the most positive organizations in the State of Maryland and has been the mentor and advocate of the remodeling and home building industry for decades. Its existence helps make us a business success and does this by provid-ing us with the resources we need.

To utilize these resources effectively, one must have a clear and stated set of goals. Sound trite? Okay, write them down. Don’t make excuses. Write them down. Not so easy is it? That’s because you have to start think-ing positively. With a clear statement of your goals, you can apply the resources HBAM has to offer to get there.

So, what are these resources? The most important one is your peers. Become a member of the HBAM Remodelers Council and talk with your competitors. That’s right, your competitors. I learned about our uniqueness in corporate structure, marketing, customer relations, contract provisions, con-struction techniques, profit mar-gins, etc. by actively participating

in the HBAM Remodelers Council and talking with my peers. This has helped my company provide better service and increase profitability.

Do your goals include reinventing your busi-ness or finding a niche in the market like aging in place, fire restoration, insurance restoration, government contracting or green building? The HBAM Remodelers Council has members practicing in all these areas, so that you can discuss your plans. They also offer education and certifications which will improve your performance and increase your marketability.

After 30 years with responsibility for more than $750,000,000 in real estate development, construction, sales and management, I learned that your goals must be grounded in a set of business operating principles. I have adopted from outside sources two business principles:

Service is not a department, it is a frame of mind. (Source: Unknown)

Losers visualize the penalties of failure; winners visualize the rewards of success. (Source: Chinese fortune cookie)

What is the message? The world is changing and within it, so is remodeling. Take the time to assess where you are and where you want to be. Then, utilize the resources available to you, the most cost effective of which are from HBAM.

Guy CaiazzoHBAM Remodelers President

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events and education

EducationLead Carpenter training coming in 2010Watch for details at www.homebuilders.org or www.mdremodelers.org.

CeRTIfIed GRAduATe ReModeLeRs ANd AssoCIATes CouRsesfebruary 16, 2010Building Management for Building ProfessionalsHBAM, 8:30 a.m.

february 17, 2010Project ManagementHBAM, 8:30 a.m.

february 18, 2010Negotiating SkillsHBAM, 8:30 a.m.

CeRTIfIed sALes PRofessIoNALsMarch 4, 11, 18, 25 (Thursdays)CSP CourseHBAM, 8:30 a.m.

sAve THe dATeMarch 9Sales and Marketing Council (SMC) Sales CampMartin’s West, 8:30 a.m.

April 15, 20102010 HBAM Remodelers Annual Spring dinner Location, TBA, watch for de-tails at www.mdremodelers.org.

Contact Vickie Martin for more information at 410-265-7400.

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We do windows. Those three words can put some extra money in your pocket, keep your customer

in direct contact with you and enable you to branch out without hiring any new people. Sounds good, doesn’t it?

How many times have you been working with a customer on an addition and they ask you if you can help them replace their existing windows? A few years ago, it was easy enough to try to keep them focused on the addition and put off their window replacement for another time. Perhaps you would give them a referral and ask your window supplier to “take care” of them.

It’s completely understandable why that may have been an acceptable busi-ness practice a few years ago. Homeown-ers were lining up to spend their equity on additions and, as a remodeler, you were focused on getting the big job. How-ever by looking at the big job, you may have been missing the big picture.

In the situation above, the homeowner has a specific need that you can fill. They are also looking to you to be the expert. They don’t want to find someone else to help them sort through the maze of win-dow replacement.

Are you leaving money on the table?Once you establish a partnership with your window supplier, you can be confi-dent enough to help your customers with all of their window needs.

Think about it. If you are working with a homeowner on an addition and they ask you if you can help them replace their existing roof, what do you do? You consult with your roofer, get a price, add your mark up and present your bid to your customer. Chances are they don’t look any-where else. They know that you are a pro-fessional who is looking out for them and who will help them solve their problem.

The same situation exists with replace-ment windows.

As a builder or remodeler, installing windows in a new opening is a done deal. You set it plumb, level and square. But when it comes to replacing an existing window, many remodelers and builders shy away from tackling this project.

The bottom line is, your customer most likely needs to replace their windows and you should be the one to do it. You are already on the job, you already have their trust and you are uniquely qualified to help them address their needs.

What you should expect from your window supplier?Your window supplier should be no differ-ent than your best plumber, electrician or kitchen cabinet supplier. They should offer you pricing which allows you to mark up the product and still be competi-tive, field measurements, accountability, installation and interaction with your homeowner. In short, they should take the entire project off of your plate and serve it to you on a platter.

It may take a few replacement projects to get comfortable, but a good window supplier offers you a new avenue to satisfy your customer while making a margin that you earned. The key is to have a “window guy” and to trust him.

Some of the biggest window manu-facturers are aware of the situation and are actively reaching out to builders and remodelers to make replacement windows easier. Take some time to read the trade magazines and make it a point to partner with a good window company. Your time will be well spent. n

Arif Durrani is a 20 year vet in the industry and is a sales manager with KC Company, the local distributor of Pella Windows and Doors. He can be reached at [email protected] or 301-455-4235.

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Silver Merit Awards AdditioN 200K - 250KWall To Wall Construction, LLCSlowey Project

AdditioN 325K - 400KVan Deusen Construction CompanyKingsville Garage

BAthRoom/S REmodEl UNdER 50KA. Lohmeyer Contractors, LLClohmeyer Project

CommERCiAl 4 - 5 millioNCBI Development Group114 main Street

ExtERioR REmodEl UNdER 100KTaylor Made Custom ContractingExterior Renovation Project

ExtERioR REmodEl 125K – 175KPlumb Constructionmirarchi Project

iNtERioR REmodEl UNdER 50KChesapeake Home Remodeling, LLCRosenberger Residence Basement Remodel

iNtERioR REmodEl 51K - 100KLynch Construction, Inc.levey Project

KitChEN AdditioN 200K - 250KOwings Homes ServicesBirchmere Project

KitChEN AdditioN 251K - 300KRauser Professional ContractingJockle Addition

KitChEN REmodEl 51K – 100KChesapeake Home Remodeling, LLCStarkey Residence Kitchen Remodel

KitChEN REmodEl 125K – 175KTaylor Made Custom ContractingKitchen Family Room Project

WholE hoUSE 300K - 350KTaylor Made Custom ContractingFire Restoration & Addition Project

WholE hoUSE 400K - 500KTimberlake Building & RenovationsCumming Residence

WholE hoUSE 500K - 600KA. Lohmeyer Contractors, LLChale Project

oUtdooR liviNG 51K - 100KTaylor Made Custom ContractingWrap around porch project

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Award of ExcellenceoUtdooR liviNG 101K - 150KJames Contracting inc.Brown Job

Award of Excellence AdditioN 200K - 250K

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Award of ExcellenceWholE hoUSE 1 - 2 millioNowings Brothers Contracting Co. inc.Sykesville Project

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SponsorsSilver KC Company/Pella Windows

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insurance Fund (iWiF)KC Company/Pella WindowsReico Kitchen & BathSaratoga insuranceSusquehanna BanktW Perry

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Wall to Wall Construction, llCWalters Project

Award of ExcellenceAdditioN 325K -400KRauser Professional ContractingWoodward/Borges

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BUILDERBristol Construction LLCMatthew Gurczynski4220 Federal Hill RoadStreet, MD 21154Phone: 410-692-7543Fax: 410-692-7543www.bristolconstruction-llc.comBuilder - Small VolumeSponsor: Samantha Kerr, The Rachuba Group

Finish Werks, LLCHarris Woodward8600 Foundry StreetSavage Mill Box 2053Savage, MD 20763Phone: 410-514-6081Fax: 410-510-1990www.fi nishwerks.comBuilder - Custom

Govans Ecumenical DevelopmentJim Grande5513 York RoadBaltimore, MD 21212Phone: 410-433-2442Fax: 410-433-4834www.gedco.orgDeveloperSponsor: Chickie Grayson, Enterprise Homes, Inc.

Merritt Properties LLCMichael Lopata2066 Lord Baltimore DriveBaltimore, MD 21244Phone: 410-298-2600Fax: 410-298-9644www.merrittproperties.comDeveloper

Seawall Development CompanyEvan Morville2601 Norht Howard Street, Suite 100Baltimore, MD 21218Phone: 443-602-7514Fax: 443-602-7519www.seawalldevelopment.comDeveloper

REMODELER Dynamic Properties & Contracting, Inc.Rob Woelpper400 Stewart AvenueArnold, MD 21012Phone: 410-268-3333www.dynamicprops.comRemodeler

Flatiron Contracting LLCDavid Dagati37 Henry AvenueNottingham, MD 21236Phone: 410-661-0440Fax: 410-668-4051www.fl atironcontracting.comRemodeler

ASSOCIATE AB Consultants, Inc.David Dows9405 Annapolis RoadLanham, MD 20706Phone: 301-306-3091Fax: 301-306-3092www.abconsultants.comProfessional Services - Engineering & TechnicalSponsor: Scott Armiger, Orchard Development Corporation

American Paving FabricsKevin McGrath6910 O’Conner RoadHanover, MD 21076Phone: 410-379-2209Fax: 410-796-0272www.americanpavingfabrics.comSubcontractor - Paving

Anarex Inc.Michael Werner303 Najoles Road, Suite 114Millersville, MD 21108-2506Phone: 410-987-6901Fax: 410-987-0589Professional Services - Engineering & TechnicalSponsor: Eliot Powell, Whitehall Development, LLC

B & D Environmental ServicesJackie Colestock7678 Quarterfi eld Road, Suite 102Glen Burnie, MD 21061Phone: 410-863-5901Fax: 410-863-8844Professional Services - Engineering & TechnicalSponsor: Eliot Powell, Whitehall Development, LLC

Deming Brothers, Inc.Douglas Deming9-I Gwynns Mill CourtOwings Mills, MD 21117Phone: 410-581-7070Fax: 410-581-7071Subcontractor - Insulation & Drywall

Hodes, Pessin & Katz P.A.Michael Leaf139 North Main St., Suite 100BelAir, MD 21014Phone: 410-893-2333Fax: 410-832-5629Professional Services - Legal

Integrity Building SystemsJere Brill2435 Housels Run RoadMilton, PA 17847Phone: 570-522-3600Fax: 570-522-0089www.integritybuild.comSupplier - Modular HomesSponsor: Susan R. Songy-Owens, Builder’s Advantage, LLC

M.J. Wells & Associates, Inc.Nancy Randall170 Jennifer Road, Suite 260Annapolis, MD 21401Phone: 410-266-5723Fax: 410-266-9189www.mjwells.comProfessional Services - Engineering & TechnicalSponsor: Eliot Powell, Whitehall Development, LLC

Miles & Stockbridge, P.C.William Erskine10490 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 300Columbia, MD 21044Phone: 410-381-6000Fax: 410-381-6430www.milesstockbridge.com

NDG Communications, Inc.Thomas Nelson105 Centennial Street, Ste KLaPlata, MD 20646Phone: 301-392-1845Fax: 301-392-1847www.ndgcommunications.comProfessional Services - Advertising & MarketingSponsor: D. Scott Peterson, Bozzuto Homes, Inc.

Pat Scherer & AssociatesPatricia Scherer690 Mesquite RoadSevern, MD 21144Phone: 410-320-3213Professional Services - Advertising & Marketing

Polk AudioAl Baron5601 Metro DriveBaltimore, MD 21215Phone: 410-764-5202Fax: 410-358-2870www.polkaudio.comSupplier - Audio & Video

Purple Cherry ArchitectsTerrie Bartos EckertOne Melvin AvenueAnnapolis, MD 21401Phone: 410-990-1700Fax: 410-990-1704www.purplecherry.comProfessional Services - Architecture & DraftingSponsor: Michael Baldwin, Baldwin Homes, Inc.

Rain Flow USA Inc.Brian Groth19360 Ten MileEastpointe, MI 48021Phone: 586-773-4476Fax: 586-772-3721www.rainfl owusa.comSupplier - Roofi ng & GuttersSponsor: Leslie Rosenthal, Dale Thompson Builders, Inc

Rita St. Clair Associates Inc.Brian Thim1009 N. Charles StreetBaltimore, MD 21201Phone: 410-752-1313Fax: 410-752-1335www.ritastclair.comProfessional Services - Interior DesignSponsor: Samantha Kerr, The Rachuba Group

Royal Gutter ServiceKevin King7640-B Airpark RoadGaithersburg, MD 20879Phone: 301-947-3950Fax: 301-947-3952Subcontractor - Roofi ng & GuttersSponsor: D. Scott Peterson, Bozzuto Homes, Inc.

Verizon Enhanced CommunitiesBill King12901 Worldgate DriveHerndon, VA 20170Phone: 703-375-4749Fax: 888-412-9731www.verizon.com/communitiesProfessional Services - Communication & IT Sys.Sponsor: Scott Armiger, Orchard Development Corporation

Verizon WirelessRichard Coleman1420-G Joh AvenueBaltimore, MD 21227Phone: 410-303-8100Fax: 240-568-1359www.vzw.com/b2bProfessional Services - Communication & IT Sys.Sponsor: Richard Pezzullo, Koch Homes, Inc.

Watson Sales & Marketing Inc.Bryan Watson47 Nell StreetHopwood, PA 15445Phone: 724-439-2964Fax: 724-439-1622Professional Services - Advertising & Marketing

Wire TechBenjamin LaughmanP.O. Box 8666Gaithersburg, MD 20898Phone: 301-788-8709Fax: 240-668-9827Subcontractor - Electrical & Structural Wiring

HBAM Welcomes New Members


green building


As you know, the Home Builders Associa-tion of Maryland, has started the Mary-land Residential Green Building Council

to highlight the commitment of individual HBAM members to Green Building and the National Green Building Standard. The fi rst training session will be in January, around the time you are reading this issue. I have the privilege of presenting that session and hope to see many of you there.

During that two day training we will be cov-ering many of the items I have discussed in this series of articles and other information so that you can begin to implement your own green building program.

In this recent series, we have been discuss-ing these key points to consider as you develop your own Green Building program and position it to qualify you for MRGBC membership and NGBS certifi cation of your projects.

But, getting back to step three Step 3 Set a goal – As Tom Peters (In Search of Excellence) and others have said, what gets measured gets done. So, set a goal.

First, what level of certifi cation do you want to achieve? What did you learn from step one? At which level are your existing homes? Here is the table for the NGBS standards. Choose the level you want to achieve (Figure 1).

As an example of the process, let’s say you want to achieve a silver rating for your fi rst NGBS certifi ed house. For that, you need 26 points in the water effi ciency category (Num-ber 4, Figure 1) and 100 points in optional (Number 7, Figure 1).

From the table back in March/April 2007, Volume 49, Issue 2 on Water Effi ciency (Figure 2), we noted the following opportunities in the water effi ciency category. To get 26 points plus another 15 points in the optional category, here is what I would suggest.

GETTING TO GREEN – STEP THREE

BY H. ALAN MOONEY, P.E.

Set a Goal

CATEGORY BRON

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GOLD

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1. Lot Design 39 66 93 119

2. Resource Effi ciency

45 79 113 146

3. Energy Effi ciency

30 60 100 120

4. Water Effi ciency

14 26 41 60

5.Environmental Quality

36 65 100 140

6. Homeowner Education

8 10 11 12

7. Optional 50 100 100 100

TOTALS 222 406 558 697

Figure 1. Threshold Point Ratings for Green Buildings, NGBS, 2008

REFERENCE DESCRIPTION POINTS VERIFIED BY

4.1 Indoor/outdoor water use

4.1.1 On demand water heater, point of use 6 Installer

4.1.2 Water heater within 30 feet (pipe run) of all bathrooms and kitchen 9 Installer

4.1.3 ENERGY STAR water conserving appliances 7 per appliance Installer

4.1.4 Water effi cient shower head, < 2.5 gpm 2 per fi xture Installer

4.1.5 Water effi cient faucets, < 2.2 gpm 2 per fi xture Installer

4.1.6 Ultra low fl ow toilets 4 – 6 Installer

4.1.7 Low volume, non-spray irrigation systems 7 Installer

4.1.8 Zoned irrigation systems 6 Installer

4.1.9 Weather based irrigation control 7 Installer

4.1.10 Collect and use rainwater, as permitted by local code 9 Installer

4.1.11 Innovative wastewater technology, as permitted by local code 7 Submit plans for approval

4.2 Innovative options

4.2.1 Controls to enable intermittent on/off operation 6 Installer

4.2.2 Separate and re-use gray water, as permitted by local code 6 Installer

4.2.3 Composting or waterless toilets as permitted by local code 6 Installer

Figure 2. Water effi ciency green building opportunities.

Your Checklist for Getting to GREEN.

1. Establish a baseline

2. Become informed

3. Set a goal

4. Identify an advisor

5. Focus on the fundamentals

6. Check your own operation


Four Energy Star appliances, two water ef-fi cient shower heads and a compact layout so the water heater is close the bathrooms and kitchen. That’s exactly 41 points, my target and easily done.

Now, you should do the same thing for each of the other categories. Space does not permit doing that here but listed below are the issues when we discussed the other categories, so you can begin to build your checklist as to how you will get to your goal.

You may reference past issues of Mid-Atlantic Builder for more information on each of the cat-egories to identify where you stand (Figure 3).

What gets measured gets done. Set a goal.You can adjust your goal later, as you gain experience. What’s important now is to identify how you will get to your chosen rating for your fi rst NGBS certifi ed house.

And don’t forget….Just being a Green Builder will not distinguish you from the crowd. Being a quality builder, with a reputation (your signature) for honest, professional service who embraces Green Con-struction Standards is needed to assure your long term success. �

Criterium Engineers has special-ized in residential construction for more than 50 years, with more than 60 offi ces in more than 30 states. We have evaluated more than 750,000 buildings. H. Alan Mooney, P.E, President of Criterium Engineers, is a

licensed, Professional Engineer in 8 states, with more than 35 years experience and has been the author and presenter for various NAHB programs, mostly on construction quality. For more information, please visit www.criterium-engineers.com and www.criterium-quality.com.

Figure 3. Categories in past issues of Mid-Atlantic Builder.

May/June 2006, Vol. 48, Issue 3

Overview of all categories

July/August 2006, Vol. 48, Issue 4

Lot Design, Preparation and Development

November/December 2006, Vol. 48, Issue 6

Resource Effi ciency

January/February 2007, Vol. 49, Issue 1

Energy Effi ciency

March/April 2007, Vol. 49, Issue 2

Water Effi ciency

May/June 2007, Vol. 49, Issue 3

Indoor Environmental Quality

July/August 2007, Vol. 49, Issue 4

Homeowner Education and Awareness


featuredrecipeChef Night Winning Recipe from Gemcraft Homes

Fiesta Pasta

1 lb Fiesta Pasta (tri color fettuccine)½ lb lump crabmeat½ lb sea scallops½ lb small to med shrimp (peeled and de-veined)½ lb mahi mahi2 cups pineapple juice½ cup lime juice½ cup lemon juice1/8 cup red wine vinegar1/8 cup brown sugar1 tbsp brown sugar1 tbsp old bay1 tbsp dry mustard1 shot tequila2-3 medium poblano peppers (measurement subject to taste)1-2 cups mango (chopped) (measurement subject to taste)1-2 cups pineapple (chopped) (measurement subject to taste)

In large bowl combine and sir thoroughly the following:pineapple juice, lime juice, lemon juice, tequila, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, old bay, dry mustard, pineapple chunks, mango chunks

Sautee: shrimp, scallops, poblano pepperBake: mahi mahiCook pasta to desired tenderness and drain

leaving in large pot. Add Shrimp, scallops, mahi mahi and crab meat to large bowl. Mix thoroughly. Add contents of bowl to pasta. Simmer over low heat until heated through. Serve pasta using tongs, Spoon desired amount of sauce on plate. n



In today’s economy, many people are looking for ways to reduce their energy use through home improvement projects. Baltimore Gas and Electrics (BGE) Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Pro-gram offers a comprehensive, whole-house approach to improving an existing home’s energy effi ciency, comfort and safety. The program provides rebates to customers, as well as job-completion incentive payments to participating contractors. Commonly recommended Home Performance energy effi ciency improvements include:Sealing air leaks and adding insulation: Many homes are poorly insulated and some older homes have no insulation at all. Properly installed insulation in attics, walls and fl oors provides for more even temperatures throughout the house. This results in a quieter, more comfortable living environ-ment that is less costly to heat and cool.

Sealing and insulating ductwork: Many homes have leaky ductwork and poor air fl ow, resulting in uncomfortable rooms. Contractors can seal a home’s ducts and balance the duct system to optimize air fl ow to all rooms. Insulating ductwork in attics and crawl spaces can also reduce energy usage and increase comfort.Improving heating and cooling systems:Where the heat pump, furnace, or air con-ditioner is more than 10 years old, it is typi-cally benefi cial to replace it with a unit that is ENERGY STAR qualifi ed and properly sized. Installed correctly, high-effi ciency units can help save on heating and cooling costs and make homes more comfortable year-round. Rebates are available from the BGE Smart Energy Savers ProgramSM.

Upgrading lighting and appliances: The en-ergy used by lighting and appliances can account for up to 40 percent of a home’s total energy consumption. As a result, ENERGY STAR-qualifi ed products such as refrigerators, freezers, clothes wash-ers, dishwashers, room air conditioners and compact fl uorescent light bulbs are recommended. Rebates are available from the BGE Smart Energy Savers ProgramSM.

BGE also offers incentives for home builders that participate in the BGE ENERGY STAR for New Homes Program. This program requires new homes to be built to the EPA ENERGY STAR standards. In addition to fi nancial incentives ranging from $400 to $1,525 per new home, this program provides marketing and technical support for participating builders.

More information about BGE’s programs can be found at BGESmartEnergy.com. �

energyeffi ciency

BGE Smart Energy Savers ProgramSM



industrynews

Orchard Development Corp Project Receives Federal TCAP FundsOrchard Development Corporation completed the acquisition of the Chesapeake Apartments, a 184-unit multifamily apart-ment development located approximately 20 miles southwest of Washington, DC, in Dumfries, VA. The property will be com-pletely renovated and made available as affordable rentals under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program, and was the fi rst project in Virginia to receive funding through HUD’s Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP), made possible by the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009.

“Enhanced amenities combined with a close proximity to schools, services, employment centers and public transportation will contribute favorably to the desirability of this rehabilitated property,” said Armiger.

Chesapeake Apartments will be available to residents with in-comes at or below 60 percent of the area median income (AMI). The proposed rehabilitation and upgrades will equal nearly $36,380 per unit in total construction costs.

For more information, visit www.orcharddevelopment.com.

New Employees at Delbert Adams Construction GroupDelbert Adams Construction Group, a Baltimore based builder has recently added two new employees, Ken Barron and Tony Ferreira, to their team. Both men have a strong service, carpen-try and construction background and will be positioned to work for the newest division, Gold Seal Services, a residential, com-mercial and institutional service and maintenance business. �

The Maryland Community Builders Foundation has launched their new website at www.buildingindustryfoundation.org. The site offers industry professionals a place where they can easily sign up to donate time and/or materials, share their projects for promotional purposes and view the latest projects undertaken by the Foundation. The site also includes a form that allows those in need to request assistance.

Please visit today and fi nd out how you can join us in giv-ing back to the communities in which we work and live.

Maryland Community Builders Foundation launches new website


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