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Anthony DeRosa DeRosa Builders Kim DiMatteo The DiMatteo Group Secretary/ Treasurer Michael Church William Pitt Sotheby’s Immediate Past President Peter Battaglio Max Bender Steve Berko Ken DeLeo John Hertz Brian Kurtz Rob Michaud Steven Roth Alex Shook Michael Wood Joanne Carroll Jerry Effren Gary Fanali Peter Fusaro Maureen Hanley Andrew La Sala Jr. John Murren Michael Palumbo Nick Yanicelli Peter Gaboriault Bear Paw Builders 2016-17 Directors Hocon Gas Bender Supply Four Square Build & Design Doherty & DeLeo Hertz Construction Interstate Lumber The Michaud Group Elevator Service Company Pella Commercial Wood Builders Life Directors JMC Resources The Greyrock Companies City Carting Preferred Builders United Bank Cannondale Building & Design Murren-Kane Construction ERI Building & Design Susquehanna Enterprises Regular Features HBRA Staff Gina Calabro Executive Officer Deanna Hiller Executive Assistant HBRA of Fairfield County 2228 Black Rock Turnpike Suite 307 Fairfield, CT 06825 203-335-7008 hbra@buildfairfieldcounty.com www. buildfairfieldcounty.com Want to advertise? 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Congratulations to the Top 3 Teams: DeRosa Builders, Shoreline Painting, and City Carting & Recycling. Special thanks to the Golf Committee and the wonderful volunteers who helped make this an exceptional event. Special thanks goes out to all of our sponsors and to the following companies who donated their services: • John Small and Yuriy Maklyan for the outstanding Raw Bar! • White Wine & Spirits • Ryan LaPak • Sandro de Carvalho The Next Big Events The Clambake at the Beach on September 7th at the Jackie Durrell Pavilion in Fairfield . Space is limited to 100 attendees so get registered ASAP! The Yankee vs. Red Sox Game and pre-game dinner on Arthur Avenue is set for September 29th, sponsored by City Carting, United Bank and William Pitt Sotheby’s. We have chartered a bus that will take us to Pasquale’s Rigoletto for dinner and then to Yankee Stadium. Tickets are limited - only 22 remain! Seminars and Training are starting up again September: September 9th - Online Marketing Strategies and Tools for an Effective Online Presence and on September 20th - Your Next Home Will be Built Out of Styrofoam! How to Attain Healthy, Sustainable Homes and Change the Home Building Experience Forever. Both will be at the Ring’s End Educational Facility from 7:30am to 10:00am. 4 | HBRA of Fairfield County | July 2016 Gina Calabro gina@buildfairfieldcounty.com The HOBI award application is available on the HBRA website - see page 10 for a Quick Link to the application. Deadline is September 9th. Be sure to check out the member benefits pages. Our members have been saving thousands of dollars on these programs - you should too! As always, if you have any questions, please call the office or email us at hbra@buildfairfieldcounty.com! 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Only HBRA members may enter any house, development or product built, remodeled, supplied, marketed or financed by an HBRA member after January 2014 or a community service project undertaken in 2016. Winners will be notified by October 14th. Awards and a Power Point show of the winning entries will be presented at the HBRA of Connecticut HOBI Awards Dinner on Wednesday, November 16th, 2016 at the Aqua Turf in Southington, CT. Winners will be featured in Connecticut Builder magazine, and will benefit from local and state wide media coverage and publicity. TOP AWARDS will be kept confidential and announced at the dinner on November 16, 2016. DOWNLOAD THE FILLABLE PDF APPLICATION The Building Hope Foundation Gala & Silent Auction Set for December 3rd The 2016 Building Hope Foundation Gala in collaboration with the HBRA of Fairfield County will be held on December 3rd at Giovanni’s in Darien. 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They have to become more efficient, effective and productive by optimizing their business processes. How do you get started on an optimization effort? The following questions and answers should shed light on that. Q: What does optimization include? A: Optimization requires that you take a hard look at your business processes. It has two main parts: analysis and improvement. Q: How are processes analyzed? A: The analysis should document how the company does its day-to-day work. For instance the construction cycle has hundreds of steps; before you can identify which ones are contributing to delays, you need to think through them and write them down. You can get this information by interviewing key individuals and work groups, then holding a workshop that includes everyone you interviewed. Ask about workflows, decision points, decision timing and information flows. Map these out for each process from the beginning of the land acquisition stage all the way to the closing out of the warranty period. Q: How should processes be documented? READ FURTHER for the Answers and additional Questions ANNOUNCING the arrival of our new 8-story BOOMTRUCK CONNECTICUT - East Haven - Manchester - Newtown SANDY HOOK - 2 Turnberry Lane - 203-426-0030 NEW YORK - Millwood • Mold / Mildew Resistant Board • Fire Rated Board • ½” Light Weight Board • Exterior Sheathing • Metal Studs • Acoustical Ceiling Tile July 2016 | HBRA of Fairfield County | 15 W%h=7W%h=6(בCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://yq0HqRmjww3LiKxrGGGgLOeZ5rjVEug50KId6lqN20c`iq׉ 7cassandra://RCTZ5mkqIiFl-3LScxqBilYAgyI2meHce7-2j6GTBEU`׉ 7cassandra://iNSaoyxOlW6fJp1hl9WOLglthZPhtSTJO8Ls6q7znHsS`׉ 7cassandra://PBDsrzd9jvdB_4d-3WXfqocgrjaZ7HjkcORt5zC-_HIWP͠ W%h=>נW%h=8.L9׉HFhttp://mailto:christina%40ridgefieldsupply.com?subject=Katz%20RoadshowGׁ ׁ rנW%h=9%9׉H`http://www.nahb.org/en/all-events/2016-midyear-meeting.aspx?_ga=1.27945980.1501829294.1465304299Gׁ ׁ rנW%h=:^9׉HShttp://www.nahb.org/en/advocate/build-pac.aspx?_ga=1.65684206.1501829294.1465304299Gׁ ׁ rנW%h=;C^9׉HGhttp://mailto:hbra%40buildfairfieldcounty.com?subject=HBRA%20NewsletterGׁ ׁ rנW%h=<j9׉HLhttp://www.nlga.us/wp-content/uploads/NLGA-HomeBuilding-Resolution-20161.pdfGׁ ׁ rנW%h==2.9׉Hhttp://hocongas.comGׁ ׁ rנW%k= 9ׁHhttp://bitly.com/KRׁ ׁ ЈנW%k= 9ׁH%mailto:christina@ridgefieldsupply.comׁ ׁ ЈנW%k=~ ?c9ׁH$mailto:hbra@buildfairfieldcounty.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E KBuilder News National Lieutenant Governors Stand Up for Housing The National Lieutenant Governors Association issued a proclamation recognizing the importance of the nation’s home building industry in spurring job and economic growth during its annual meeting in Grand Rapids, Mich. in early July. “Homeownership is a cherished ideal and the bedrock of the American dream,” said Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch, the lead Republican co-sponsor of the bipartisan resolution. “Housing accounts for 15% of the nation’s GDP. As housing goes, so goes the economy.” “Housing affordability and availability are key to economic growth and development and play a major role in attracting new employers and residents to our communities,” said Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman, the lead Democratic sponsor of the resolution. “Over the past six years in Connecticut, we’ve invested more than a billion dollars in housing, revitalizing our neighborhoods and spurring job growth. I’m proud to join members on both sides of the aisle in sponsoring this resolution.” The statement noted the regulatory challenges facing the industry, citing figures from a recent NAHB study that shows that more than 24% of the cost of a new home is due to government regulations. Per the proclamation: “The National Lieutenant Governors Association appreciates the role the home building industry plays in helping citizens achieve the American dream and strengthening our economy. “Be it further resolved, that the National Lieutenant Governors Association recommends that the President and Congress acknowledge the importance of housing and homeownership and support policies that encourage production of housing that meets the needs of all families. “Be it further resolved, that the National Lieutenant Governors Association approach housing issues in a meaningful and responsible manner, while avoiding any legislation or regulatory actions that will drive up the cost of housing or inhibit the ongoing housing market recovery from the Great Recession.” The resolution can be viewed here. Propane and Natural Gas Products! Connecticut’s largest family owned Propane company with over 350,000 gallons of storage, HOCON GAS has a reputation for delivering propane energy and industry expertise for more than 60 years! Pete “Propane Pete” Battaglio with over 33 years of experience Sr. Regional Sales Manager Hocon Gas, Inc. • 6 Armstrong Road Shelton, CT 06484 Office: 203.402.7800 • Fax: 203.944.0300 Cell: 203.343.2199 Email: pbattaglio@hocongas.com www.hocongas.com NORWALK 33 Rockland Rd. (203) 853-1500 WATERBURY 20 Railroad Hill St. (203) 754-7601 16 | HBRA of Fairfield County | June 2016 GUILFORD 736 Boston Post Rd. (203) 458-2790 DANBURY 86 Payne Rd. (203) 744-4000 TORRINGTON 2407 Winsted Rd. (860) 626-0900 Copyright © Hocon • HOD#726-30 ׉ 7cassandra://iNSaoyxOlW6fJp1hl9WOLglthZPhtSTJO8Ls6q7znHsS`W%h=?׉E:Builder News Charlie Cook to Speak at NAHB Midyear Meeting Noted political analyst Charlie Cook will be a guest speaker on Aug. 9 during the NAHB’s Midyear Meeting in Miami. The contentious battle for the presidency is bound to spill over into tightly contested races for Congress and the Senate — likely bringing a new mix of faces, perhaps even a changeover between the minority and majority parties on the chamber floors. Cook will offer his take on key races in the House and Senate, explore how a shift in power will affect lawmaking after the November elections, and share his view of the future political landscape. hbra@buildfairfieldcounty.com Tight election years such as this one are a big reason why members created and continue to support BUILD-PAC. As NAHB’s bipartisan political action committee, BUILD-PAC helps elect pro-housing, probusiness candidates to federal office. “This is an important election year for all of us,” said BUILD-PAC chairman Eugen Graf, a thirdgeneration builder and developer in Bozeman, Mont. “By investing in BUILD-PAC, I am investing in housing’s future.” Register for the Midyear Meeting here. Find out more about BUILD-PAC. FINISH CARPENTRY CLINICS WITH GARY KATZ RSVP TODAY! Take advantage Friday, September 16 7:30am-2:30pm Ridgefield Supply 29 Prospect St. Ridgefield, CT 06877 MASTER YOUR CRAFT If you believe in quality craftsmanship, don’t miss this FREE event! 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This practical seminar will provide a concise and comprehensive overview of online marketing best practices and easily avoidable mistakes. You’ll discover which online tools are a “must,” which are best for customer acquisition and which are ideal for development of customer loyalty and repeat business. The presentation will cover: • Websites • Search Engine Optimization • Google AdWords • Social Media • Email Marketing You’ll have plenty of time to ask questions, share experiences and network with peers. You’ll leave with realworld insights and knowledge that you can put to work immediately to help your business succeed. Join us and walk away with actionable, specific knowledge you can implement in your business. This is an information-packed presentation that thousands have already attended. HBRA Members: $10 Non-Members: $40.00 Sponsored by: 18 | HBRA of Fairfield County | June 2016 ׉ 7cassandra://cev-ihNLJzpA8qgD4ZIYGadAksaE2XfsgyBeco8PNvwAF`W%h=F׉ESeminars and Training Register Online or call the HBRA office at 203-335-7008 Breakfast Series Your Next Home Will be Built Out of Styrofoam! How to Attain Healthy, Sustainable Homes and Change the Home Building Experience Forever Tuesday, September 20, 2016 7:30am-10:00am Rings End Educational Facility 160 Avon Street, Stratford, CT Join us for a discussion from an architect’s perspective on where the future of building is headed. Today’s structures have a disregard for human health and something needs to change. We need healthy homes and buildings that promotes good air quality, comfort, and overall body nourishment. Not only do we need healthier homes and buildings, we need sustainability. We need a structure that will not harm our environment and last for centuries, not years to come. 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Get ahead of them & learn what you need to know for your business and your employees. The OSHA 10hour construction training course is designed for anyone in the construction industry. Upon completion, participants will receive an OSHA construction safety and health 10-hour course completion card from the Department of Labor. OSHA 10 cards are good for 5 years. HBRA Members: $30.00 Non-Members: $60.00 *Must attend both dates in order to receive OSHA card-per federal regulation. Continental Breakfast & Lunch included both days. Payment must be received by October 24th to reserve your spot. Walk-ins will not be accepted at this course due to limited seating. 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