BasfNews2 (MAR 2008)

BASFNewsBASFNewsBASFNewsTHE MAGAZINE OF THE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA MARCH 2008

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Contents2008 BASF Executive Committee

Fred AbboPrime Homebuilders

Tony BarriosMatrix Employee Leasing,

Inc.

Ernie BascuasThe Sherwin-Williams

Company

Lloyd J. BoggioCarlisle Group, Inc.

Layla CaballeroThe Miami Herald

Carlos CastellanosC Squared

Construction, Inc.

Ray CastellanosAuthentic Construction,

LLC

Jeff DaleyAvatar Communities/

Brookman Fels

Thomas M. David, Esq.Weisenfeld &

Associates, P.A.

Frank De VaronaMarineMax

William DelgadoThe Builders Consultant

Group, Inc.

Alberto DiazBlack & Decker (Price

Pfister)

Margaret DiazUnified Lending &

Investments

Orlando DiazReal Estate Diaz Investment

Group, Inc.

Alex FernandezCreative Mindworks

Manny FernandezBlok Urban Development

Group, LLC

Luis GarciaAdonel Concrete

Fernando X. GomezBankUnited, FSB

Jose GonzalezFlagler Development Group

Manny GutierrezCountrywide Home Loans

Carolina HerreraLennar Homes

Diana IbarriaStandard Pacific

Homes of Florida

Octavio JacoboThe Home Depot

Salvador A. Jurado, Jr., Esq.Building Components

Group, Inc.

John KiskinisKiskinis Communications,

Inc.

Cesar LlanoCentury Homebuilders

Patricia LubianRegions Bank

Tom C. MurphyCoastal Construction Group

Stanley B. Price, Esq.Bilzin Sumberg BaenaPrice & Axelrod LLP

Luis QuiñonesBenTrust Financial

Cynthia Ruiz, Esq.LPR Builders

John StormComcast Cable

Jim WerleWerle Associates

David WolfeWCI Communities

Note: All BASF Life Directors, Past Presidents and Past First VicePresidents are also members of the Board of Directors.

BASF StaffToni Pacelli-Hinkley

Executive Vice President

Odalys Galiano SaenzDirector of

Events & Sponsorship

Janina GoenagaMembership &

Events Coordinator

Truly BurtonGovernment Affairs

Director forMiami-Dade County

Brandon BiedermanGovernment Affairs

Director forBroward County

Lilia MoralesJunior Accountant/

Bookkeeper

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MANAGING EDITOR:Toni [email protected]

EDITOR:John [email protected]

EDITORIAL STAFF:Rich BablCristina [email protected]

CREATIVE DIRECTOR:John [email protected]

GRAPHIC DESIGN:Luis E. Piñ[email protected]

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PresidentRey Melendi

Lennar Homes, Inc.

First Vice PresidentRobert DuffyW.F. Roemer

Insurance, Inc.

President ElectAshley Bosch, Esq.

Blok Urban DevelopmentGroup, LLC

Second Vice PresidentCarlos E. Gonzalez, Jr.

SunTrust Bank

Secretary /TreasurerFernando Martinez

Caribe Homes

Assistant SecretaryAlberto Milo

The UrbanDevelopment Group

ImmediatePast PresidentSilvio CardosoUnited Homes

International Inc.

ImmediatePast Vice President

Julian David GonzalezC.P.S.

Life ExecutiveCommittee Member

Lenny MillerPasadena Homes, Inc.

Builder PresidentialAppointee

Oscar BarbaraQuantum

Builder PresidentialAppointee

Richard M. HortonThe Green Companies

Associate PresidentialAppointeeMiriam

Rodriguez-AlvarezBonded Builders

Risk Management

Associate PresidentialAppointee

Marianna E. PerezCity National Bank

Ex OfficioLani Kahn DrodyLowell Homes, Inc.

Ex OfficioLuis Rabell

LPR Builders

Ex OfficioJC Calleiro

CEMEX

Ex OfficioJohn McQueston

Stewart Title Company

BASF Exec.Vice PresidentToni Pacelli-Hinkley

BASFNews, the bi-monthly magazine of the Builders Association of South Florida, is published six times per year.For advertising or editorial information, please call 305-556-6300. Send address changes for subscriptions toBuilders Association of South Florida: 15225 NW 77th Ave., Miami Lakes, FL 33014. BASFNews is publishedin the interest of all segments of the home building industry and is distributed to members and others associatedwith the industry. The Builders Association of South Florida, Inc. does not accept responsibility for, or endorseany statement or claims made by advertisers or authors of any articles. Every effort has been made to assureaccuracy of information, but authenticity cannot be guaranteed. Advertisers and advertorials in BASFNews donot constitute an offer for sale in states where prohibited by law. No part of this publication may be reproducedwithout the written consent of BASF. Copyright 2008.

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4 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGESmart Planning and Building

5 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEGet Involved! We Can Help!

6 HIGH RISE COUNCIL BREAKFASTWho says the sky is falling?

10 INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS’ SHOWAll About Going Green

12 BROWARD LEGISLATIVE UPDATESchool Impact Fees Increased

13 MIAMI-DADE LEGISLATIVE UPDATEWater Conservation Still A Priority

15 MEMBERSHIP UPDATE16 NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

BASF Has So Much to Offer18 MIX-N-MINGLE

BASF Goes Global20 GOLF TOURNAMENT

It’s Tee Time21 SEBC COMING SOON24 WATER AVAILABILITY AND LAND USE

Guest Column25 BASF HOSTS FHBA

Legislative Push Before Spring Session26 COMCAST CARES DAY

BASF Supports A Great Cause27 SALE & MARKETING &

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING28 FLORIDA’S BEST GATHER AT THE DIPLOMAT28 SPIKE CLUB30 NEW MEMBERS AND RENEWALS

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2008 BASF Board of Directors

Pictured on the cover: Rick Horton (The Green Companies), Jeff Daley (Avatar), MiriamRodriguez-Alvarez (Bonded Builders Risk Management), John McQueston (Stewart Title) andMichael Cannon (Integra Realty Resources)

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President's Message

In my last column, I mentioned thecontinuing need for BASF to be focusedon helping both our industry and ourcommunity. I recalled our responsibility asa group of professionals to work within ourenvironment to maintain it for our future.

Readers responded positively to thosecomments. They reflect what seems to be agrowing awareness of the advantages ofsmart planning and building. “Smart” and“green” are close cousins. Together they areredefining the use of sustainable materials,energy efficient design and cost-effectivesteps from start to finish. Computer andelectronic techies are designing occupant-controllable systems for temperature,lighting, maintenance and other greenconcerns. These smart systems can work forall structures in which people live and workand play. They work best if used from thebeginning. That calls for effective planning.

Many issues face South Florida in the 21stcentury. They call for more and better com-prehensive planning that considers all ofthose issues and their impact on each other.We have traffic problems. We need gritty,

realistic solutions that capture more efficientuse of mass transit, cars and trucks. And thebreakthroughs that engineers devise to avoidcostly fuel. Prior lack of planning in SouthFlorida has accelerated our need for afford-able housing. Future plans for our availableland need to consider more efficient use ofareas outside the UDB. Sure, we should plugin the advantage of recycling existing neigh-borhoods and building vertical. But theyalone won’t salvage our quality of life andprepare it for future growth.

Our association of professional builders,developers and affiliated suppliers and tradescontributed enormously to the orderlygrowth of South Florida’s population sincethe recovery days following WWII. We cancontinue BASF’s helpful role in futureplanning throughout the three counties ofour membership. We already have talentedpeople on staff who interact with officialsat municipalities, counties, school boards,planning agencies, environmental and othergroups that rub up against our industry.

We are a lead dog in the hunt for a betterSouth Florida, and I am certain that others

who seek a betterfuture for our landand water will wel-come a partnership.

We don’t come late to the table. BASFhas previously worked harmoniously withplanners in preparing developments whereland was scarce or where existing structurespermitted adapting for density. Sometimes,those best-laid plans were tossed out whenvotes by officials were counted.

Miami-Dade County’s parks staffrecently unveiled a new master plan for thenext 50 years that improves planning forstreets, sidewalks and public parks. Theywant to interconnect green spaces, linkneighborhoods with small parks anddo other things that leave something goodfor our kids and our grandchildren.

It seems to me that we are all readingfrom the same book. It recognizes theparadise we live in and its limited size andresilience. It urges everyone to work for acommunity and for homes we can callwonderful. Imagine the resources BASFmembers could bring to those plans.

2008 BASF PresidentRey Melendi, Lennar Homes

Smart Planning and Building

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

For more information, contact Odalys Saenz at BASF: 305 556-6300 ext. 204

April 15 BASF Executive Committee Meeting at BASF officeApril 16 Florida’s BEST Board Meeting at BASF OfficeApril 16 Sales and Marketing Council Meeting at BASF OfficeApril 18 Dade Legislative Meeting at Greenburg, Traurig, P.A.April 23 Fishing Committee Meeting at MarineMax at 12 noonApril 22 Full Golf Committee Meeting at BASF officeApril 24 SMC Workshop with Bill Herring at Don Shula’s Hotel from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Address: 3842 Main St. Miami Lakes, Fl. 33018April 24 BASF Board Meeting from 4-6 p.m. @ La Bodeguita Del Medio Address: 3138 Coral Way, Coral Gables, FL. 33145

followed by Mix –N-Mingle 6-8p.m.April 26 Florida’s BEST Awards Banquet – Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa, Hollywood, FL – 6 p.m.April 28-May 4: NAHB Spring Conference in Washington D.C.April 29 Continuing Education Class at BASF office from 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.May 1- 2 OSHA Training Program from 8:30-1:30 at the BASF officeMay 6 Golf Tournament Meeting at BASF office at 12 p.m.May 7 Fishing Committee Meeting at MarineMax at 12 noonMay 8 Membership & Events Committee Meeting at BASF OfficeMay 13 BASF Executive Committee Meeting at BASF officeMay 15 Dade Legislative Meeting at Holland & KnightMay 16 BASF Annual Golf Tournament at the Doral Club Resort & SpaMay 20 Golf Committee Wrap-Up Meeting at BASF officeMay 21 Florida’s BEST Board MeetingMay 21 Sales and Marketing Council Meeting at BASF OfficeMay 22 BASF Board Meeting 4-6 p.m. at Falcon Trust Air followed by Mix-N-Mingle Falcon Trust Air from 6-8 p.m.

Address: 14150 S.W. 129th St, Miami, Fl. 33186

Get Involved! We Can Help!In my last column, I asked you

to make a New Year’s resolution to“resolve to get involved” with all thatthe Builders Association of SouthFlorida (BASF) has to offer you.Some of you have done just that butfor others, that resolution, along withothers that may have been made, hasfallen by the way side. Well, like allgood things worth pursuing, I amasking you to try, try again!

BASF has so many activities comingup that can help you get to know yourcolleagues in a collegial atmospherethat it would be foolish for you to siton the sidelines waiting for businessto come to you. Remember that oldsaying – Out of sight, out of mind?Well, in today’s challenging marketplace, if you aren’t around to network,you won’t be remembered when itcomes time to bid out work—whichcould extend that old saying tomean; Out of sight, out of mind, andout of work! Don’t let that happento you! Your investment in attendingupcoming BASF activities is someof the BEST dollars you can spendthese days!

Speaking of BEST –Florida’s BESTawards banquet is April 26, 2008 atthe Westin Diplomat in Hollywood,FL. You should be there even if youaren’t receiving an award! Why?Because it is the BEST opportunity tomix and mingle with the BEST in thebusiness! What other opportunitywill you have in the near future to bein a banquet room filled with builders,architects, land planners, landscape

architects, interior designers,marketing and sales professionalswho are the BEST in their field?

Want to get your company noticed,even though you didn’t enter theBEST awards? Donate your products,your services or a basket of goodies tothe silent auction, and include yourcompany brochure and your businesscard for the display. Contact RobinMeagher at 954-525-2980 to find outhow you can donate items for thesilent auction or place an ad in thebanquet program! Not only will yourdonation be listed in the silent auctionprogram, but it will be viewed by thehundreds of people who use the hourand a half cocktail reception to checkout what’s available for bidding!!!

What else can you do to keep yourname and that of your company insight for the members to keep inmind? Let me introduce you to yourtwo new best friends: OdalysSaenz, Director of Events andSponsorship and Janina Goenaga,Coordinator of Events andMembership.

Odalys can guide you on howto use your marketing dollars totheir best advantage, whether it issponsoring the Mix N Mingle at LaBodeguita del Medio, April 24th, orthe Sales and Marketing Councilchallenge to Reposition Yourself withthe Maverick of Selling: Bill Herringearlier that day. Odalys knows whatsponsorships are available for the GolfTournament, May 16th at Doral andthe Fishing Tournament in Bimini,

June 18-22nd. Odalysknows what advertisingopportunities are avail-able in the BASFNewsand the BASF Directory.Want to know aboutfuture BASF events toattend and to sponsor?Ask Odalys – Odalysknows!

Janina is yourgo to personfor membershipbenefits and howto save money for yourself and yourcompany by taking advantage of theNAHB Member Advantage Program.With discounts from Dell computers,DHL, GM, Hertz, Office Depot,Pitney Bowes and many moreparticipating companies, yourmembership in BASF can save youmoney everyday! Want to be aSpike—ask Janina how to getinvolved with the Membership Drivein May! Don’t know what a Spikeis –Ask Janina! Janina knows!

Janina splits her time withcoordinating events, managing themembership database and keeping theBASF website up to date with all ouractivities and notices. If you have ajob opening you want to post on theBASF website, let Janina know.Janina knows how to help you!

Well, now you’re in the know, andnow you know that BASF is workingfor you so you can do business withmembers. Don’t be out of sight, outof mind and out of work – Maintainyour focus and network! And whenyou can’t be there in person, let yoursponsorship or advertisement be areminder that you are in business todo business with members! Morethan ever, we need to work together!We’re here for you!

Executive Vice President’s Message

Executive Vice PresidentToni Pacelli-Hinkley

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Janina Goenaga and Odalys Saenz from BASF

CongratulationsToni Pacelli-Hinkley forreceiving a pin and plaque

from the NAHB EOC for 150hours of continuing educationand also a Gold Medal Award

from Miami Today for hercommitment to excellence.

High-Rise Council

BASF members and guests filled The Havana Clubatop the Wachovia Tower in downtown Miami onFebruary 27 to watch a cold front arrive, enjoy a warmbreakfast and hear experts comment on a South Floridamarketplace roasted by bad headlines.

Co-chair John McQueston of Stewart Title Guarantywelcomed everyone to the year’s first High-Rise CouncilForum. Because they had arrived on the 55th floor byelevator, he observed a collective relief that power hadbeen fully restored following a regional outage the daybefore. The meeting was sponsored by Comcast Cable,Countrywide Home Loans, Sherwin-Williams, FloridaHome Builders Insurance, Regions Bank, The HomeDepot, The Green Companies, Matrix Employee Leasing

and The Miami Herald. Thesubject—“Down From theStratosphere: Re-PricingHigh-Rise Costs in aChanging Market.”

Opening remarks byMichael Cannon suggesteda conclusion that theother speakers largelysupported: South Florida’sreal numbers are not asbad as people say they are.Cannon, the executivedirector of Integra RealtyResources, revealed hardnumbers that showed areturn to a normal marketwhen the days of “easymoney and Monopolyfaded and the fantasy cycleended in 2005.” SouthFlorida isadjusting after excessiveexpansion andover-pricing and is ina “pay back” period,according to Cannon.

The housing market’s true direction will unfold in 2008,maybe into 2009, depending on variables that include abetween-census unknown population, job numbersimpacted by arriving international companies, realisticprices and tax assessments, a possible increase in public/private partnershipsand yet-uncoveredfraudulent mortgagetransactions.

Based on hardnumbers he hastracked for years,Cannon is bullishon Miami if moneycontinues to flowand internationalbuyers continuelooking. “High rises are expected and will continue tobe built because we’re going urban,” added Cannon.“We have to go up.”

The banker on the panel echoed the importance ofcomplete, hard numbers and asked members to be waryof media headlines born of opinion makers with fullagendas and incomplete data. James Dockerty, executivevice president of BNY Mellon Bank of Florida’s construc-tion lending in Florida, said his bank is financially sound

The Sky Isn’t FallingHigh-Rise Council Forum DeliversAssuring NumbersBy: Rich Babel

Michael Cannon (Integra Realty Resources) and Jim Dockerty (BNY Mellon Bank of Florida)

“Like 1993,2008 is a

transition year.”

James Dockerty


HIGH-RISE COUNCILand is making deals, but not with “easy money.” Lots ofbanks are in good shape, said Dockerty, but some largeloans need syndication with partner banks and “they readnegative headlines about Miami and go shy. We’ve done10 large buildings and five are paying off now. The worstone had an 80 percent closure rate. That’s no failure.”Dockerty added that most bad deals involve bad buildingsin bad places. He is upbeat about Miami-Dade County,especially the strong markets in Coral Gables, CoconutGrove, Key Biscayne, Aventura, Miami Beach and WatsonIsland. “Like 1993, 2008 is a transition year.”

City of Miami Commissioner Joe Sanchez ischairman of that body and chairman of the DowntownDevelopment Authority. He, too, sees vertical growth ina more urban Miami and wants to create a world-class24-hour urban experience for future residents thatincludes better services, more landscaping, attention tocultural activities and a street car system. “The tunnelis a necessity,” said Sanchez. “We’ve got to get those18-wheelers off our streets.”Hector Torres wants to make lemonade out of

lemons. The vice president of development at A.I.Florida Holdings advised dealing with negative marketforces and bad press reports. “You can’t control them,”said Torres. Inexperienced developers are waiting forthe sky to fall, he said, “but those with experience areadapting and managing the market cycle.” Due diligenceand good planning are necessary and yesterday’s ordertakers will have to learn how to sell surplus inventory.Today’s market may require a focus on infrastructureand services, according to Torres. “Identify today’sopportunities and do your best,” he said.

Repositioning projects for other uses is anothersolution offered by Jose Moreno, Jr., president ofBCM Construction Management. In the wake ofrising construction costs, some structures may berestructured from residential to hotel to mixed-useto survive today’s cycle. And now may be a good timeto huddle with contractors, said Moreno. Some maytrim costs to keep jobs alive, especially if the cost ofmaterials retreats.

In closing, Rick Horton of The Green Companiesindicated that BASF may develop a CommercialConstruction Council similar to one at the NationalAssociation of Home Builders to address regulatory andlegislative issues, provide educational and informationservices for members who are commercially activeor diversifying into light commercial building andremodeling, and track commercial building trends,techniques and issues, and best business practices. Hesaid, “but those with experience are adapting andmanaging the market cycle.”

Jeff Daley (Avatar), John McQueston (Stewart Tile Guaranty), Jose Moreno(BCM Construction Management) and Rick Horton (The Green Companies)

Rich Babel, Cristina Riviera from Kiskinis Communications and MacAdam Glinn, Esq. (WeissSerota Helfman Pastoriza & Guedes)

The Honorable Joe Sanchez, City of Miami Commissioner


Michael Cannon (Integra Realty Resources) with Stanley Price(Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP)

Jim Dockerty (BNY Mellon Bank of Florida), Hector Torres(A.I. Florida Holdings) and Jose Moreno (BCM ConstructionManagement)

Gina Nordquist (Nordquist Creative) Octavio Jacobo (The HomeDepot) and Alberto Miranda (Valley Crest Landscape)

Hector Torres (A.I. Florida Holdings) and Arthur Pearl(BC Architects, AIA., Inc.)

Octavio Jacobo (The Home Depot) and Jose Moreno(BCM Construction Management)

Michael Cannon (Integra Realty Resources), andNeisen Kasdin, Esq. (Akerman Senterfitt)

Cristina Gonzalez (Langan Engineering & Environmental Services)with Rick Horton (The Green Companies). Cristina won two ticketsto the Florida Panther’s game generously donated by AlbertoMiranda (Valley Crest Landscape).

JC Calleiro (CEMEX), MacAdam Glinn, Esq. (Weiss Serota HelfmanPastoriza & Guedes), Hector Torres (A.I. Florida Holdings)

Jeff Daley (Avatar), Alberto Miranda (Valley Crest Landscape)and Rob Duffy (W.F. Roemer Insurance)

BASF’s most popular familyouting is just a few months away andreservations are filling up fast. Theannual Builders Association of SouthFlorida Fishing Tournament returnsto the Bimini Bay Resort and MarinaJune 18-22.

The tournament festivities getunderway on June 18 at 9 a.m. whenthe BASF flotilla meets at GovernmentCut and makes its way through theGulf Stream to Bimini. The weekendactivities will include the KickoffParty, Kids Tournament, Fish Fryand Fashion Show and, of course,two full-days of fishing.

“This year we have a variety ofexciting sponsors including the MiamiDolphins,” said Frank DeVarona,MarineMax. “There are lots ofactivities planned for the whole family.You definitely won’t want to missthe fish fry!”

Even if you don’t fish, there isplenty to do that will keep you andyour family entertained and rested.Plan your family vacation around thetournament at the Bimini Bay Resortand Marina.

Registration has already begunwith several packages available. TheRegular Entry includes four anglers,four social tickets and all other

activities while the Family FunPackage includes four social ticketsand all other activities. Extra socialtickets are also available. Don’t forgetto buy in for Friday’s Poker Nightwith an 80 percent pay out and 20percent benefiting the Future Buildersof America.

For more information on thetournament or help with logisticsyou can contact Frank DeVarona at305-812-2854 or Betty DeVaronaat 305-331-1908. A variety ofsponsorship packages are still available.For information on sponsorshipopportunities, contact Odalys Saenzat 305-556-6300, ext. 204.

BASF’s Family Fishing Tournament Nears

Rejoice! The dust has settled and construction hasbeen completed. BASF unveiled its newly remodeledoffice and conference room at the January 17Executive Committee Meeting.

The new conference room prominently features agranite conference table and an adjoining area thatcomfortably seats 48. The room will be used to hostmost of the BASF committeemeetings and continuingeducation courses.

The conference room table is unique and distinctivewith BASF’s logo prominently displayed inthe center of it. The table was created bythe Ecostone Group of Doral (formerlyknown as Orcen Granite and Marble).The fabricators and delivery team did amasterful job getting the table into the officewhile maneuvering around an “arborealobstacle course” surrounding the patio-areaentrance to the conference room.

Many thanks to BASF Past President RickHorton, who spearheaded the remodeling

of BASF’s offices and its new conference room.

Conference RoomROCKS!

Geovanny Marchan, Rubin Escobar, Toni Pacelli-Hinkley, Gabriel Arcila, Cesar Londono, DanielGiraldo, Jaime Londono, Jose Vallejo of Ecostone Group, Inc.

Update

International Builders’ Show

International Builders’ ShowLaying the Foundation for 2008

From flooring to lighting, no topic was overlookedat this year’s International Builders’ Show® (IBS).More than 92,000 building industry professionals,including more than 200 BASF members, visited thisyear’s IBS. The more than one million square feet ofexhibit space at the Orange County Convention Centerwas transformed into a true builders’ pavilion as an IBSrecord 1,900 companies exhibited their products andservices.

Innovation and environmental awareness werethe leading themes of the show as a host of exhibitorspremiered new products to make the homeowner’sexperience easier and more enjoyable.

Kitchens are becoming more sophisticated and areboasting restaurant-grade technology on a homeowner’sbudget. Ovens can now prepare meals 15 times faster thanconventional methods. Those same ovens can also doubleas a fireplace when entertaining.

The futuristic world often seen in films is becomingmore of a reality with the introduction of homeautomation systems that allow homeowners to controllighting, heating and air-conditioning, security, garagedoors, irrigation, spa and pool temperatures, camerasand more from anywhere in the world with practicallyany Internet-connected device.

The show also featured the first ever Green Day,celebrating all things Green in the building industry.The day began with a session by William McDonoughon The Promise of Cradle to Cradle Design: SustainableArchitecture for the 21st Century. In addition, greeneducation was held throughout the day and NAHBofficially launched the NAHB National Green BuildingProgram and the Certified Green Professionaldesignation.

ThroughoutGreen Day, exhibitorsintroduced ways tocreate homes that areboth pleasing to thehome buyer and canbe designed, builtand maintainedto leave minimalenvironmental impact.

New flooringoptions featurehardwood products,which use reclaimedwood, including pineoak, and chestnut;reclaimed woods are recovered from old buildings andrecycled for new use. Solar hot water systems are designedto reduce water heating bills by 50 to 80 percent. Thelatest electric fireplaces use technology to provide thewarmth and ambiance of a real fire without producingcarbon monoxide or greenhouse gases.

Other show highlights included the Daily FeaturedSpeaker sessions by Mark Jarvis, Chief MarketingOfficer at Dell and Ken Schmidt, formally withHarley-Davidson Motor Company. The Food NetworkStar of “Dinner Impossible,” Chef Robert Irvine,helped to kick off the show during Thursday’sLuncheon Impossible.

With four days overflowing with education, exhibitsand special events the 2008 International Builders Showwas an event everyone enjoyed.

Next year’s International Builders’ Show will be heldin The City of Lights, Las Vegas, January 20-23.

Frank Jimenez (Countrywide Home Loans) offers tips to borrowers at exhibit

Jay Caravia and Halo Fernandez (Sherwin-Williams) showcase new paint products

Octavio Jacobo (The Home Depot) and Toni Pacelli-Hinkley(BASF)


Al Zichella (FHBA Secretary), Rick Horton (The Green Companies)and Robert Parrish, President FHBA

Gina and Robert Duffy, Toni Pacelli-Hinkley, and Jorge Morales(Creative Mindworks)

Robert Parish, FHBA President and Rick Horton (The GreenCompanies) meet before area caucuses

Steve Solomon (AT&T) working at IBS

Miguel Gonzalez and Jeanie Rojas (ICI Paints)

Over 200 BASF members enjoyed seeing new products at exhibithalls

Barry and David Lynn (New Home Sys) at their IBS boothfeaturing Sony home theater systems

Raul Rodriguez and Ray Castellanos (Authentic Construction)checked out exhibits at IBS

Fred Abbo of Prime Homebuilders visits exhibits at IBS

Ray Cestellanos (Authentic Construction, LLC.) andToni Pacelli-Hinkley (BASF)

Canadian Exhibits drew quite a crowd to their pavilion Rick Horton (The Green Companies) and Octavio Jacobo(The Home Depot)

Halo Fernandez and Randy Moore (Sherwin-Williams) working atthe exhibit hall

Miriam Rodriguez-Alvarez (Bonded Builders Risk Management)and Rob and Gina Duffy (WF Roemer Insurance)

Pete Smith with Whirlpool exhibit at IBS exhibit hall


Broward Legislative UpdateBroward County CommissionCreates Blue Ribbon Panel toDiscuss Foreclosure Issues – TheBroward County Commission hascreated a blue-ribbon panel todevelop recommendations thatwill assist property owners in foreclo-sure. The goal is to bring expertstogether to look at this problem andcome back with recommendationsusing information and funding that isalready available. The blue-ribbonpanel will include Mayor Wexler,five city officials, a number of housingexperts. Broward County estimatesthat there were 24,672 foreclosurefilings in 2007, although that numbermay include duplicate filings on asingle residence from entities suchas a homeowner’s association, secondor third mortgages, etc. The panelwill meet during the next six monthsand come back with recommendationsfor the Broward County Commissionto review.

Hometown Democracy PetitionDrive Falls Short – On February 1st,the Florida Division of Electionsofficially announced that the so-called"Hometown Democracy" amendmentdid not qualify for the Novemberballot. This marks the third time thatthis radical proposal has failed to reachthe voters. With growth managementsuch an important issue in our state,it begs the question: Why would anamendment like "HometownDemocracy" fail to collect the neededsignatures? The answer is simple:It is an extreme, overreaching andflawed proposal. It will make ourgrowth-management problemsworse, not better. What does thismean for 2010? Their petitions aregood for four years. Some that theyhave now will expire, and the totalnumber of signatures they need isdictated by the voter turnout in thisyear’s Presidential election, thus, theywill need to collect a higher thresholdto make the ballot in 2010. A coalitionof organizations, including BASF andthe Florida Home BuildersAssociation, is working to educate

Floridians about thismisguided proposal, and willcontinue to work against its passage.

Possible Restrictions on theConversion of Golf Courses toResidential Uses – Broward Countystaff was directed to study the issueof golf course redevelopment. Ifapproved by the Broward CountyPlanning Council, the County landuse plan could be amended todiscourage existing golf coursesfrom being converted to other uses.BASF does not believe any changesshould be made to the land use plan,and decisions on an individual basisshould be made by the cities in whichthe golf courses exist. This issuewill be discussed before the BrowardCounty Planning Council at theirnext meeting. BASF is closelymonitoring this situation.

School Board Approves IncreasedSchool Impact Fees – BASF staffhas spent the past 18 months workingto analyze impact fee increasesproposed by the Broward CountySchool District. These fees have notbeen increased since 1997, and thisis the first update to their studentgeneration rate study. When we beganthis process their consultantrecommended a maximum fee of$11,554 per unit in one of the landuse categories. BASF hired our ownconsultant to dispute theirmethodology and through thisprocess a dialogue ensued with staff,the Superintendent and the SchoolBoard members. While we arguedthat any fee increase in this housingmarket is inappropriate, pointed totheir student enrollment decliningthe past two years, and opined thattheir teachers and other essentialservice personnel would benegatively affected, a new fee schedulewas adopted this week based on theirconsultants report. Unfortunatelyat the end of the day the politicalpressure to adopt updated fees wasinsurmountable. However, we arepleased to report that there will be

a three year phase in of the new fees,and the newly proposed increaseswere altered downward representinga minimum of a 25% decrease in theindividual land use categories. If youwould like a copy of the new feeschedule, please contact BASF. Thenew fee schedule will commence onApril 21, 2008.

Brandon Biederman with petitions for Floridians forSmarter Growth


A New Addition to theBASF Family

Mallory Jordana BiedermanMarch 28 at 9:17a.m.,

6 lbs 3 oz, 17 ¼ inches long

Joe Goldstein, Esq.Holland and Knight, Chair,BASF Miami-Dade Legislative Committee


Miami-Dade Legislative UpdateCOUNTY BUDGET CUTSCOULD MEAN LESS STAFFKey County Departments cuttingbudgets, staff – due to a slow-downin the construction industry, and thecommensurate drop in tax revenuesand legislatively mandated tax cuts,development-related countydepartments are proposing leanerbudgets – and cutting staff to meettheir budget shortfalls. Some arelooking to increase fees to cover thelost revenues, while others are simplytelling the public that fewer staff willbe available to service all types ofpermit applications. Our members aremeeting with staff, telling them aboutthe depth of the industry’s slow-down,and how that is rippling throughoutthe entire economy. If you hear of anyproposed fee increases, please contactBASF immediately!

WATER ISSUESWater Conservation Manual inpreparation – as part of the County’stwenty-year water use permit andother water conserving mandates,WASD is developing a water-useefficiency manual. All industrymembers are participating in thisimportant effort, which will be comemandatory on all new developmenton July 1, 2008. All new development(commercial, residential, industrial,etc) would be required to install themost water-conserving plumbing fix-tures currently available, as outlined inthe manual. Among other things, themanual will establish the phased-inuse of EPA’s WaterSense conservingfixtures. We urge all builders to takenote of this effort as it could impactexisting, long-term agreements whichbuilders have with fixture manufactur-ers, too. A series of working meetingswill be held from March through May.Public hearing is likely in mid-June tomeet the July 1 legal enactment date.

SCHOOL RELATED ISSUESStatus of school concurrency andinterlocal agreement – At theirFebruary 5 meeting, the CountyCommission made several majorchanges to the resolution adopting

this agreement. Most revisions areidentical or similar to those supportedby the School Board. However, out-standing issues include: which entitywill prepare student generation rates,vote requirements for future changesto the agreement, and which costindex to use if school facilities must bebuilt for mitigation purposes. Charterschools as a mitigation option is notincluded in either version of theagreement. The School Board didnot consider the amended interlocalagreement at either their Februaryor March meetings. At press time,it was unclear if the School Boardwill consider this at their Aprilmeeting. However, until the CountyCommission and School Boardadopt the same interlocal agreementand the County subsequently adoptsan amendment to incorporateschool concurrency into its MasterPlan, school concurrency cannotbe implemented for any projects inthe county.

AFFORDABLE HOUSINGSurtax fund renewal debated –at various County Commissionmeetings, the more efficient use ofsurtax funds for affordable end-loanswas discussed. BASF supports surtaxfund use to directly assist more fami-lies buy homes, and less so now forthe production of new communities,with a few exceptions. However,BASF members are opposed to theunlimited renewal of this fund unlesscertain changes are made to fundadministration. They include: a 10%cap on administrative fees, an annualaudit and presentation about the totalfund, number of families receivingassistance, etc., and a possiblelimit/prohibition on the use of surtaxfunds for new construction. BASFMembers will be meeting with keyCounty staff to discuss their concernsto ensure that the funds are properlyadministered and spent. Benefit toBASF Members: safe-guarding morefunds for builders to provide to theirhome buyers for purchasing affordablypriced homes.

Building Permit Moratorium inMobile Home Parks extended 90days – at the February 5 meeting theCounty Commission extended theexisting building permit moratoriumfor 90 days. The Commission directedstaff to review for a second time theneed for a separate zoning categoryfor mobile home sites. The originalreport prepared by staff sets forth fiverecommendations, among which are:working with existing organizations tohelp relocate displaced mobile homeresidents, introduce State legislationto increase relocation funds providedto mobile home park residents, pre-pare exit ordinance to provide moremoney for relocation assistance, andincrease the supply of all other afford-able housing programs. (County agen-da item no. 080414). The next andpresumably final report will be thesubject of a hearing in May 2008.

Dr. David Crowe, the Senior StaffVice President for Regulatory andHousing Policy at the NationalAssociation of Home Builders flew infrom Washington, D.C. to testifybefore the Davie Town Council inMarch regarding their mandatoryinclusionary zoning ordinance. Dr.Crowe heads the NAHB regulatoryand housing policy group that isresponsible for advocating homebuilding issues before federal agenciesas well as credible policy analysesof federal, state and local laws,regulations and policies that affectthe industry including housing impactson local economies. Through theleadership of Toni Pacelli-Hinkleyand BASF’s Governmental AffairsDepartment, securing Dr. Crowe’stestimony was a key component towardeducating the elected officials on thenegative effects mandatory inclusionaryzoning can have on the buildingindustry and local government.

Special Thanks toNAHB’s David Crowe

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Membership Update

May Is All About MembershipAttention BASF members, it’s time to start working

on your recruiting skills and setting your goals. May 20is NAHB’s National Membership Day, and during themonth of May members will receive Double Spike pointsfor recruiting new members. As always, a variety of prizeswill be awarded to top membership recruiters. Stay tunedfor upcoming announcements on Membership Driveevents including a kick-off party.

Want to Get Spiked?As if collectable pins and stylish jackets weren’t enough,

BASF’s list of Spike Club benefits continues to grow. BASFwill be hosting monthly mix-n-mingles for Spike Clubmembers to talk business as they network and share somespike trade secrets. Join BASF’s elite at their “Get Spiked”events. For more information about “Get Spiked” eventplease contact Rob Duffy (W.F. Roemer Insurance) at954-332-0395 or Orlando Diaz (RED i) at 305-387-6733.

Silvio Cardoso Lani Kahn Drody Bill Dowd

Congratulations to BASF’sTop Spikes for 2007

The numbers are finally in andseveral BASF members garnered specialhonors as the top Spike Club membersin Florida for 2007. Silvio Cardosoof United Homes ranked #3 and LaniKahn Drody of Lowell Homes ranked#13 for the Highest Year-to-DateTotal Credits. Bill Dowd of W.F.Roemer Insurance, Inc. was ranked#15 for Highest Year-to-DateRetention Credits.

It’s a new year with new rankings andit looks like Rey Melendi of Lennar andOscar Barbara of Quantum Homes areheating up the race. Rey and Oscar havestarted the year strong and are keepingSilvio company in this year’s top ten.

Congratulations to Silvio, Lani,Bill, Rey and Oscar!

Oscar Barbara

Rey Melendi

Member Orientation Breakfast


BASF hosted its first 2008 memberorientation breakfast on February 29in the newly remodeled conferenceroom. Sponsored by Red i Mortgage,the breakfast provided the 47 newmembers who attended a thoroughand informal look at the Associationwhile highlighting the many opportu-nities that are available to members.Orlando Diaz (RED i) explained

the integral role played by BASF’sCapstone and Keystone sponsors. Healso outlined the organization’s manyworking committees and encouragedthe new members to participate.Second Vice President CarlosGonzalez (SunTrust) briefly discussedthe tremendous benefits of BASFmembership, emphasizing the“members doing business with

members” philosophy and the manynetworking opportunities that exist.

Each of the attendees introducedthemselves and explained their reasonsfor joining the organization. FirstVice President Rob Duffy (W.F.Roemer Insurance) and others sharedtheir personal success stories sincejoining BASF. Each discussed howthey and their businesses have directlybenefited from their membership.Rob reminded the new members

of the “3 in 1 membership,” whichsimply states that by becoming amember of BASF, you are also amember of the NAHB (NationalAssociation of Homebuilders) andthe FHBA (Florida Home BuildersAssociation) and can directly accessall of their resources.

BASF’s leadership also remindedthe attendees that the insurancesavings through the organization’sgeneral liability and workers compen-sation programs is one of the mostpopular benefits for members.

The participants were encouragedto get and stay involved because thereare “plenty of benefits” that come asa result of being active.Rob Duffy concluded the

meeting by reminding those whowere present to, “use our many eventsto get to know your fellow membersand reach-out to your friends andbusiness associates and invite them toparticipate as well. BASF is focusedon the many opportunities that thefuture will bring.”

New Members WELCOMED TO BASF

Eduardo Hornero (FirstBank Florida) and Luis Quiñones (BenTrustFinancial)

Jorge Morales (Creative Mindworks), Richard Cohen(Capri Engineering) and Javier Mas (Red i Mortgage)

Frank Serra (T-Square) Luis Betalleluz and C. Matt Jones(The BetaJones Group)

Paz Paiga and Carmen Doncel (Laufen International)

Orlando Diaz (Red i Mortgage) sponsored the breakfast

Cristina Rivera and Rebecca Beltran (Kiskinis Communications, Inc.)

SAVE THE DATEAPRIL 26, 2008Florida’s BESTBanquet at theWestin Diplomat

MAY 16, 2008Golf Tournament atthe Doral Golf Resortand Spa

JUNE 18 – 22, 2008Fishing Tournamentat Bimini Bay Resortand Marina

BASF Mix-n-Mingle


The membership committee of BASF recently hosted a mix-n-mingle event at theGlobe Cafe & Bar in Coral Gables that attracted more than 100 members and prospects.

The conversation was lively and the venue was perfect as spirits and appetizers wereserved throughout the evening.

“This event was a tremendous success and the first of many networking events planned forthe year,” said Rob Duffy, BASF’s first vice president. “The membership committee, chaired byCarlos Gonzalez and Orlando Diaz, will be hosting similar social events in the coming monthsthat bring members together to exchange ideas and, hopefully, do business with one another.”

Many thanks to BASF’s sponsors Florida Home Builders Insurance, Sherwin-Williams,Countrywide Home Loans, The Home Depot, Regions Bank, Comcast, AvatarCommunities/Brookman Fels, Blok Urban Development, LLC., The Green Companies,Matrix Employee Leasing Inc. and The Miami Herald.

BASF Goes Global

Robert Duffy (W.F Roemer Insurance, Inc.), ReyMelendi (Lennar Homes, Inc.) and John Kiskinis(Kiskinis Communications)

Ernie Bascuas (Sherwin Williams), and Jorge A.Gonzalez (Countrywide Home Loans)

Robin Kernitzky (Miami Herald) with HenryLaureiro and Susie Diaz (Standard Pacific Homes)

Willie "Guille" Fernandez (Link Construction) andAlex Malagon (Precision Art Printing)

Odalys G. Saenz (BASF), Luis Toledo(T&S Roofing System), Liliana Pacheco andJanina Goenaga (BASF)

Hiram R. Rodriguez (NSI, Ins.), Gloria Portela(ACE Graphics, Inc.), and Paul Echevarria (MilnerCopier)

Tony Giglio (Countrywide Home Loans), RobertDuffy (W.F. Roemer) and Frank Jimenez,(Countrywide Home Loans)

John Kiskinis (Kiskinis Communications) and LuisQuiñones (Bentrust Financial)

Kimberly Kanpor (American Express), SteveSolomon (AT&T) and Layla Caballero (The MiamiHerald)

David Behar (Behar Construction Co.) and AlbertoP. Miranda (Valley Crest Landscape Devlopment)

Frank Serra (T-Square) and Brandon Biederman(BASF)

Paul Echevarria and Marie Almeida (MilnerCopiers) and Guillermo Ulmos (Oso Production)

Paul Echevarria (Milner Copier) Richard M. Horton (TheGreen Companies) Luis A. Betalleluz (BetaJones Group)Orlando Diaz (Real Estate Diaz Investment Group, Inc.)and Eduardo Hornero (First Bank Florida)

Miguel Gonzalez (Azko Nobel aka ICI Paint),Luis Garcia (Adonel Concrete), Susan Michell(Expo Design Center) and Octavio Jacobo(The Home Depot)

Robert Duffy (W.F. Roemer), Layla Caballero (TheMiami Herald), Ashley Bosch (Blok UrbanDevelopment) and Jolene Bosch

Luis and Patty Lubian (Regions Bank)

Evita Francuz (Bank of America), Diana Ibarria(Standard Pacific Homes) and Ruchi Sawhney(Bank of America)


Golf Tournament

New “cobra” drivers are beingpurchased by BASF’s big hitters andfoursomes are busy getting in theirpractice rounds in advance of thisyear’s annual BASF golf tournamentset for Friday, May 16 at the famedDoral Country Club & Resort.

The 5,028 yard long Red Coursewith its treacherous tall grass roughshould provide a serious challengefor BASF members and their guests.Strategically placed bunkers arescattered throughout each of the 18holes and there’s no shortage of wateron the course that will play havoc onthe scores of golfers, even those that

claim to carry low handicaps. Throwin Doral’s notoriously gusting windsand you’ve got the makings of anaction-filled round of golf.

According to TournamentChairman Rob Duffy of W.F. RoemerInsurance, the announcement thatthe tournament was moving to Doralwas enthusiastically received. A fieldof more than 120 golfers is againexpected to participate.

“We’ll be at Doral just weeks afterthe top names on the PGA Tourincluding Tiger Woods and PhilMickelson have played their bestrounds,” said Duffy. “If that’s not a

strong incentive, I’m not sure what is -- other than mulligans will again besold before the tournament.”

Foursomes are going fast so calltoday to reserve your spot. A $300registration fee per player will includerefreshments, golf cart and greenfees, lunch, the awards dinner and a“goodie bag.”

A host of great sponsorship oppor-tunities are available (see packages).For information on any of the spon-sorships, call Odalys at 305-556-6300x 204. For those who don’t golf butstill want to attend, tickets for theawards dinner are $65.

Tee-Off Time Set ForAnnual BASF Golf Outing

TITLE SPONSOR:A $8,000 sponsorship gives you:

• Company listed as the TournamentSponsor on all mailers beginning the dateof a signed agreement

• Recognition in the BASF News, as theTournament Sponsor

• Company listed as the TournamentSponsor in the event program and any/allpress release

• Two foursomes (8 players) value at $2,400• Goodie bag per golfer (value at $150)• Awards ceremony tickets per player

(value at $65)• Verbal acknowledgement by the Emcee

at the awards ceremony as theTournament Sponsor

• Corporate banner prominently displayedat the awards ceremony (the banner to beprovided by your company)

• A prominent sign (24”x 36”) with yourcompany logo on the green during thetournament (value at $500)

• A 3-month banner Ad on the BASFwebsite (value at $1,500)

• Exclusive Mulligan Sponsor

ACE SPONSOR:A $2,750 sponsorship gives you:• One complimentary foursomes (4 players)

value at $1,200

• Goodie bag per player Value each $150

• Tickets to the award ceremony per player

(value each $65)

• A prominent sign (24”x 36”) with your

company logo on the green during the

tournament (value at $500)

• Company novelty inside goodie bags

• Special recognition in the BASF News

• Recognition in the tournament program

and during the awards

• A 2-month banner Ad on the BASF web-

site (value $1,000)

EAGLE SPONSOR:A $2,400 sponsorship gives you:

• One complimentary foursomes (4 players)value at $1,200

• Goodie bag per player Value each $150• Tickets to the award ceremony per player

(value each $65)• A prominent sign (24”x 36”) with your

company logo on the green during thetournament (value at $500)

• Company novelty inside goodie bags• Special recognition in the BASF News• Recognition in the tournament program

and during the awards• A 1-month banner Ad on the BASF

website (value $800)

GOLF TOURNAMENT: Event Sponsorship Packages

Trophy Bag Sponsor$3,500

Tee or Hole Sign$250 each (30 available)

Prominent Sign$500 each – (24”x 36”)(15 available)

Driving RangeShuttle Sponsor$1,000

Special Contests$150 each (Putting, longestdrive and closest to pin)

Rule Sheet & Score Card$500 – (1 available)

Lunch Box Sponsor$3,500 – Your companylogo on the box and yourbusiness card inside

Plaque withCompany Logo$3,500

Additional Sponsorship Options:

SEBC

It’s time to make your plans to attendthe South’s largest regional buildingindustry trade exposition and educa-tional event. The Southeast BuildingConference (SEBC) and its co-locationpartner, GreenTrends, is set for July30-August 2, 2008 at the OrangeCounty Convention Center in Orlando.

Now in its 30th year, the SEBC ispresented by the Florida Home BuildersAssociation (FHBA, www.fhba.com)while GreenTrends is the annual tradeshow and conference of the FloridaGreen Building Coalition (FGBC,www.floridagreenbuilding.com).

This year’s theme is “KnowledgeIs Power” and reflects the SEBC/GreenTrends’ commitment to presentthe very best in education during a

challenging time when everyone in theconstruction industry must be at theirprofessional best.

To fulfill that commitment,SEBC/GreenTrends offers 17 intensivecourses leading to valuable professionaldesignations and 48 seminars thatcover the gamut of construction, greenbuilding, remodeling, multi-family,50-plus, marketing, management,design, and merchandising, as well asspecialized training on such subjectsas construction law, jobsite safety, riskmanagement, and customer service.The seminars are included in the baseregistration fee. However, the intensivecourses are offered at an additional fee.

More importantly, Floridacontractors can fulfill all 14 hours

of required continuing education atthe SEBC/GreenTrends, includingeight general credit hours and the1-hour requirements for mitigation,rules and law, business practices,jobsite safety, workers compensation,and advanced building code. In fact,for your convenience, the scheduleallows registrants to obtain their totalrequirement in just two days (Thursday,July 31 and Friday, August 1).

Complete information and aregistration form on the conferenceare available at the show’s official website at www.sebcshow.com, includinghotel accommodations available at theRosen Centre (headquarters), theRosen Plaza, and the Peabody.

SEBC/GreenTrends OpensRegistration for 2008 Show

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Guest Column

Should Water Availability Control LocalGovernment Land Use Decision MakingBy: John J. Fumero & Steve A. Walker

Recently, the Florida Departmentof Community Affairs (“DCA”)objected to a series of Miami-DadeCounty Comprehensive PlanAmendments based, in part, uponthe fact that certain amendmentsencompassed lands outside the UrbanDevelopment Boundary (“UDB”).To a large degree, the DCA’s positionwas derived from South Florida WaterManagement District’s (“SFWMD”)comments on the Comprehensive PlanAmendments relative to water supply.

This commentary is intended toidentify potential legal and publicpolicy pitfalls raised by state andregional agencies becoming involvedin land use decision making that hastraditionally been within the solepurview of local government.

The Legislature enacted Chapter373, F.S. in 1972, to institute astatewide approach to water useregulation by establishing regionalwater management districts. TheLegislature recognized that Florida’swater use policy and decision-makingshould reside in a neutral regionalwater management district governingboard having the technical knowledgeand expertise to assess wateravailability, resource impacts and toachieve the full beneficial use of thewaters. In part this was accomplishedby preempting the regulation of theconsumptive use of water to the stateand delegating it to the watermanagement districts, (subsection373.217(2), (3) and (4), F.S.). Thegoal was to ensure the State’s waterresources are managed on a regionalbasis, rather than on a local basis,with the purpose of avoiding localwater supply conflicts that historicallypreceded the statute’s enactment.However, it was never the Legislature’sintent to allow the water managementdistricts to preempt local land usedecisions.

Land and Water Planning LinkagesIn response to growing concerns

that local governments were notsufficiently addressing watersupply availability as part of theircomprehensive plans, the Legislaturedirectly linked water supply planningand land use/development decisions oflocal governments in 2000, requiringlocal governments to develop a 10-yearwater facilities work plan, and tyinglocal government potable water andcapital improvement plans to district’sregional water supply plans. The watermanagement district reviews the10-Year Water Facilities Work Planfor consistency with the appropriateregional water supply plan. Thedistricts also reviews proposedcomprehensive plan amendmentsfor consistency with existing potablewater consumptive use permits andthe regional water supply plan.

In 2004 and 2005, the Legislaturefurther strengthened the linkagebetween growth management andwater supply management, requiringthat “adequate water supplies” be inplace and available to serve proposednew development no later than thetime when building permits would beissued for such developments (watersupply concurrency), (See Section163.180(2)(a), F.S.). Moreover, priorto the issuance of a building permit,the local government is now requiredto consult with the appropriate watersupplier or utility to determinewhether there are sufficient watersupplies available.

Both local governments and thewater management districts have beenworking to implement these legislativemandates. The water managementdistricts have been intensifying effortsto understand the sustainable limitsof the State’s complex system ofaquifers and surface waters. Localgovernments have been working

to develop10-year facilitieswork plans,and the watermanagementdistricts havebegun reviewingtheir workproducts.However, withthe adventof thisunprecedentedlevel ofinteractionbetweenthe watermanagementdistrict’s, theDCA and localgovernments,problems havearisen, such as the recent clashbetween SFWMD, DCA and Miami-Dade County over the extent to whichland use decisions can be governedby water supply availability. Theseclashes inherently involve fundamentalquestions of where local government’sauthority and jurisdiction ends and thewater management district’s authorityand jurisdiction begins.

The “Catch 22” For LandownersIt appears that the SFWMD

and the DCA are struggling to findthe appropriate balance and agencyjurisdictional limits as it relatesto land and water planning.Landowners seeking changes to alocal government’s comprehensiveplan seem to have been placed in theproverbial “catch 22” scenario. Onthe one hand, proposed comprehensiveplan amendments which have beenapproved by local government aresubsequently rejected by DCA,based on comments from the watermanagement district regarding the

John J. Fumero

Steve A. Walker

Deepest Sympathies: George Berlin


permitted allocation of water for thelocal public water supply utility. Onthe other hand, the water managementdistricts do not allocate water to apublic water supply utility until thelocal land use approvals are in place.Thus landowners are left in themiddle, unable to obtain thecomprehensive plan change, due toadverse comments from the watermanagement district, and the localwater supply utility cannot obtainthe water allocation necessary tosupport the comprehensive planchange, until the comprehensiveplan is actually amended.

The solution is for the waterconcurrency test to be applied at thetime of building permit issuance, ascontemplated by the Legislature, not

at the time the comprehensive planamendment is considered. If thelegislative plan was followed, thewater management district’s role atthe comprehensive plan amendmentstage would be focused on broaderresource availability and infrastructureplanning issues, which, once identified,would provide the local governmentand affected land owners withguidance on the availability ofwater to meet the future needscontemplated in the proposedcomprehensive plan amendment.

As all three agencies struggle to findtheir respective “turf”, and as localgovernments are just now submittingtheir first 10-Year Water FacilitiesWork Plans to be reviewed by DCAand the water management districts,

the extent and limits of land and waterplanning integration will continue toevolve. Whether this effort results in asmoothly functioning, predictableplanning and regulatory program,respecting each government’s properand traditional role in the processremains to be seen.John J. Fumero and Steve A.

Walker are shareholders in the firm ofLewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. BothMr. Fumero and Mr. Walker areformer General Counsels of the SouthFlorida Water Management Districtand specialize in environmental andwater law. For more informationyou may reach them at 561-640-0820or email [email protected] [email protected].

On Monday, January 28, BASFhosted a working lunch meeting at theBASF conference room for FloridaHomes Builders Association (FHBA)President Robert Parrish, ExecutiveVice President Emmett Reed andDave Hart, vice president oflegislative and governmental affairs.

“It was a great opportunity forthe BASF leadership, to meet withRobert, Emmett and Dave to goover some of the pressing legislativeissues we have to face this year andto become acquainted with theleadership and goals of BASF,”said Toni Pacelli-Hinkley, BASFexecutive vice president.

Robert, Emmett and Dave saidthat they are making it their mission tomeet with local HBA leadership to getto know local leaders and to betteridentify local problems and concerns

that are affecting ourindustry. They did notwant to be just nameson the FHBA websiteand letterhead. Theywanted the BASFleadership to becomeacquainted withthem so that they aremore effective inserving our needs inTallahassee.

The FHBA's legislative prioritiesand agenda for the year were animportant focus of the meeting.Construction in Florida is the secondlargest economic engine employingmore than 473,000 Floridians andpumping more than $42 billion intothe state's economy. There weretwo items of unfinished businessfrom last year that are still high on

the priorities agenda --propertyinsurance,and property taxes.Added to the list of prioritiesareaffordable/ workforce housing,building code mitigation, growthmanagement, impact fees, and onsiteand springshed protection.

Items on the agenda were thefocus of the FHBA Spring Board ofDirectors and Legislative Session inTallahassee April 5-8th.

BASF Hosts Meeting with FHBA

Rey Melendi, Rob Duffy, Brandon Biederman,Rick Horton, Tom David, Esq., Truly Burton,David Hart and John McQueston

Toni Pacelli-Hinkley with Emmett Reed,executive vice-president, FHBA

BASF would like to express its deepest sympathy to the family of George Berlin, Turnberry Associates.George entered the construction industry in New York after serving as a naval officer in Guam during WWII.In 1971, he moved with his family to Florida and played an integral part in developing Aventura.

George was an active member of the community and held numerous leadership roles, includingpresident of BASF in 1982, an inductee of the BASF Hall of Fame and trustee and president of Temple Sinai.He was also appointed to numerous governmental boards and commissions. His office walls, filled with awardsand plaques, stand testament to his hard work and dedication to the industry and his community.

George was a visionary, a builder, a community leader, and a family man. He is survived by his wife of nearly57 years, Lila, four children, 10 grandchildren, his sister Terry and his devoted assistant, Debbie Lazar with

whom he worked most closely since 1975.


Comcast Cares Day

BASF SUPPORTS Comcast Cares DayOn March 21, BASF’s board

members and Comcast executivessurprised John “Footy” Kross, localradio personality and president andCEO of Here’s Help, Inc., with theannouncement that Here’s Help willbe the benefiting organization ofComcast Cares Day.

For the past seven years, Comcasthas sponsored Comcast Cares Day, anational campaign which encouragesemployees and their families to offertheir time and hard work to a non-profit organization. This year, BASFwill team with Capstone SponsorComcast on Saturday, May 3 forComcast Cares Day to benefitHere’s Help, a not-for-profitsubstance abuse agency.

“Comcast, like BASF, is committedto enhancing the quality of life ofothers in South Florida,” said ReyMelendi, BASF’s 2008 president.“Our organization is thrilled toparticipate with Comcast and themany other sponsors of this worth-while event. Here’s Help does sucha phenomenal job helping people inour community overcome substanceabuse. It was only natural for us toget involved.”

Following the announcement,Footy led the group on a tour of theorganization’s impressive facilitieswhich includes a living room, weightroom, art studio, recording studioand medical center that provides freedental and some health care.

Among the programs offered toparticipants are a culinary curriculum,where graduates can further theireducation by attending FloridaInternational University’s HospitalitySchool. The visit culminated witha delicious meal prepared by thestudents of the culinary program.

On May 3, BASF members willjoin the many volunteers on handby painting, landscaping, assemblingfurniture and assisting with anassortment of construction tasks.

For more information on ComcastCares Day or to see how you or yourcompany can get involved or donateresources, please contact SandraPrincipe at (305) 556-6300 ext. 221

Patrick Morris (Hands on Miami), Toni Pacelli-Hinkley, Footy andJeanie Hernandez (Comcast)

Jeanie Hernandez, Tom Autry, Footy, Filemon Lopez, andToni Pacelli-Hinkley

Rob Duffy, Tom Autry (Comcast), Rey Melendi (Lennar Homes,Inc.) and Filemon Lopez (Comcast)

Toni Pacelli-Hinkley, Jeanie Hernandez and Rob Duffy withmembers of Here’s Help’s culinary program

Rey Melendi being interviewed by Comcast

JC Calleiro (CEMEX) and Toni Pacelli-Hinkley with Here’s Helpproclamation


Member Spotlight

General Membership MeetingFORECASTS 2008

BASF’s first general membershipmeeting of the year was held at JungleIsland and featured Brad Hunter,director of the South Florida Regionfor Metrostudy and one of our industry’smost respected forecasters.

Rey Melendi, BASF’s president,opened the meeting with welcomingremarks and an overview of thechallenges facing our Associationin the coming year.

During his remarks Melendi alongwith Toni Pacelli-Hinkley, BASFexecutive vice-president, presented a$10,000 check to the YMCA onbehalf of the BASF Membership.

Melendi then turned the programover to Brad Hunter, who presentedthe statistical information that ledto his forecast for 2008. Duringhis presentation, he highlightedthe various factors that would benecessary to stimulate a resurgencein South Florida’s real estate market.

The general membershipmeeting was sponsored by MichiganConstruction Industry Mutual andThe Miami Herald and J.P. King

Auction Company.

Brandon Biederman (BASF) Ray Castellanos (AuthenticConstruction, LLC.) and Brad Hunter (MetroStudy)

Rey Melendi, Toni Pacelli-Hinkley present the check to KarlSalathe of the YMCA

Manny Fernandez (Blok Urban Development), Orlando Diaz (RealEstate Diaz Investment Group), Manny Fernandez and LuisQuiñones of BenTrust Financial

Sponsor John Patton (J.P. King Auction Company), Rey Melendi(Lennar) and Greg King (J.P. King Auction Company)

Miriam Rodriguez-Alvarez (Bonded Builders Risk Management),Ann Godin (AT&T) and Cynthia Ruiz (LPR Builders)

Luis Rabell (LPR Builders), Patricia Lubian (Regions Bank) andJay Arnold (The Arnold Creative Group)

BASF’s Sales andMarketing Council ispleased to announcethat Bill Herring,considered the“Maverick of Selling,”will lead the upcoming

workshop on “ToughMarket – New

Challenges” on Thursday, April 24 atDon Shula’s Hotel (6842 Main Street)in Miami Lakes from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

“Today more than ever, our salesteams need to be their very best,” saidFernando Martinez, chairman of

BASF’s Sales and Marketing Council.“It’s important that they are exposed tothe best resources available, and Bill iswithout question someone who canshare his keen insight on how to closethe sale.”

Herring brings more than 30years of experience in the researchand development of management andsales training programs. He is widelyrenowned in the industry for his train-ing seminars and ability to motivate.

"Even seasoned sales professionalsneed a reminder and "tune-up" on

what it takes to close a sale in thesechallenging times. I can't think of abetter way to get national expertise at alocal venue then attending this seminarwith your peers. The Q&A sessionalone should provide some stimulatingrevelations!”

Registration for the event is $89($69 per person for groups of 10 ormore) for BASF members and $129for non-members. For registrationinformation, contact Odalys Saenzat (305) 556-6300, extension 204.

Bill Herring

Sales and Marketing Council

Hosts Bill Herring

Florida’s BEST Preview

The stress of preparing theFlorida’s BEST Awards applicationsand gathering site plans, elevationsand photos galore for judging haspassed. It’s now time to celebrateand enjoy the spotlight. The finalisthave earned the distinction of beingrecognized as the elite within thebuilding industry. The “BEST andBrightest” will gather at the WestinDiplomat Hotel & Spa on Saturday,April 26 to celebrate Florida’s BESTAward winners.

Back by popular demand is NBC6’s talented anchor Tony Segreto,who again will serve as the evening’shost. There’s dinner, dancing, asilent auction and, of course, thepresentation of the 2008 Florida’sBEST Award winners. And to keepthe more than 600 attendees in theirseats and gracing the big screen, amajor entertainment production willfeature a host of lighthearted skitsperformed by BASF’s not ready forprime time members.

“There is something for everyoneat this year’s BEST gala,” said Jay

Arnold (Arnold Creative) chairmanand producer of Florida’s BEST. “Thisevent is a great way to recognize thetremendous efforts and talents ofthose within our industry. We thankour sponsors without whom thisevening would not be possible.”

Don’t miss this once-a-yearopportunity to mingle with theindustry’s superstars and celebrate

their achievements. Individual ticketsfor this gala evening are $175 withtables of 10 available for $1,750.

Florida’s BEST Awards is presentedby BASF with the generous supportof The Miami Herald and El NuevoHerald. For tickets, sponsorshipopportunities or to donate itemsfor the silent auction, contactRobin Meagher at 954-525-2980.

THE INDUSTRY’S BESTTake Center Stage on April 26

Spike Club


Statesman Spike (500 Credits& Above)Bill Dowd 752Jon Fels 508

Super Spike (250-499 Credits)Jean Frandsen 447.5Sandy Miot 392Lani Kahn Drody 370.75Oscar Barbara 366.5Luis Rabell 306.5Robert Krieff 299Lew Lautin 282.5Rick Horton 282.5Bernie Offenberg 274.5

Royal Spike (150-249 Credits)Omer Gaudette 228.5Lenny Miller 225.5John Arbib 216Silvio Cardoso 209.5George Berlin 208Ron Schwartz 206.5Adolph Berger 198.5David Adler 166.5

Jeff Spear 161.5Susan Highsmith 157.5

Red Spike (100-149 Credits)Eduardo Camet 148.5Irv Adler 146.5Marc Dunn 143Harold Eisenacher 139Lonnie Raulerson 138Noah Breakstone 136Mark Levy 127Frank Robles 126.5Robert Duffy 126.5Oscar DiVeroli 125Jon Remes 120.5

Green Spike (50-99 Credits)Bill Graham 91Randy Schwartz 90.5Jim Carr 88.5Barry Pollock 85Deborah A. Reyes 83.5Larry Kahn 80Miriam R. Alvarez 78.5Todd Stephens 78Thomas P. Murphy, Jr. 77.5Stan Krieger 74

Robert Bonnet 67.5Mike Cannon 66.5Jeff Gillispie 65.5Milton Bloom 59.5Andrew Witkin 53.5Charles E. Rogers 53Frank Palen 51.5

Life Spike - Navy (25-49 Credits)Leo Schwartzberg 49.5E.E. Hubshman 49Rey Melendi 48.5Dennis Kleinman 48.5Patricia Mendoza 48.5Bob Legg 46.5Javier Fernandez 46.5John McQueston 46.5Robert Green 44Thomas Williams 39.5Albert Cohen 39Ileana Marquez 38Hank Green 36.5Jim Shafer 36.5Harry Sonenblum 36.5Robert Dady 35.5Guillermina Ojeda 35Carlos E.Gonzalez, Jr. 34

Jose Fernandez 33Stephen Reimer 26.5

Spike (6-24 Credits)Charlotte Floyd 25.5Keith Hurand 24J.C. Calleiro 16Tony Palumbo 15Elizabeth Freeman 14Ashley Bosch 13Fred Sanchez 12.5Julian David Gonzalez 12.5Steve Solomon 11.5Blas E. Garcia 10Raymond Butler 8.5Margaret Diaz 8Don McCartney 7John Kiskinis 7Stanley Price 6Armando Goenaga 6

Tacks (0.5-5 Credits)Jay Caravia 5.5Jessica Gonzalez 5Diana Ibarria 5Joseph H. Roth III 4.5Carey Keyes 4

Manny Fernandez 3Bernie Navarro 3Betty De Varona 3Raul Sotolongo 3Carlos Garcia 2Frank Mackle 2Thomas C. Murphy 2Tyler Chappell 2Luis Garcia 2Andrew Fields 2Harry Hollub 1Toni Pacelli Hinkley 1Jason T. Quimby 1Bernando Kopel 1Ray Castellanos 1Ernesto Castillo 1Alex Fernandez 1Marcia Friedman 1Fransisco Garcia 1Guelcys Perez 1Kimberly Prat 1Kirk Yourmans 1Javier Estrada 1Miguel A. Ruiz 1Jose Fernandez 0.5Perla Lichi 0.5Harris Millman 0.5Scott J. Topolski 0.5

What’s New

Safety AllianceWhat is a Safety Alliance?

A Safety Alliance is a partnershipamong builder/developers, tradepartners and subcontractors withsafety experts. The Alliance focuseson all construction for residentialas well as commercial construction.It welcomes all size companiesregardless of the number ofemployees, pulled permits or payroll.

What is the purpose of aSafety Alliance?

The primary purpose of a SafetyAlliance is to reduce work placeaccidents through awareness andeducation. It features include:

• Establishment of minimum safetyrequirements to eliminate confu-sion from one jobsite to another

• Monthly 2 hour training sessionsof variety of topics, including butnot limited to: electrical, fallprotection, PPE, trenching, cranesor any other subpart found in theCode of Federal Regulations 1926(Construction Industry) or 1910(General Industry).

• Recognition from OSHA TrainingInstitute (OTI) and the Universityof Southern Florida (USF) for yourefforts to create safe work site.

• Potential reduction of finespossible if good faith is shown.

• The ability to join together as alocal to share best practices,openly discuss ideas and obtainconsultative expert opinions

• Comprehensive library ofresources: safety manuals, articles,organization and website.

• Continuing education creditsavailable on some educationalsafety material.

A secondary purpose of the Allianceis the ability to partner with twoimportant safety resources: the OSHATraining Institute and the USFSafetyFlorida Consultation Program.With completion of the 12 trainingmodules (12 months), you couldqualify for acceptance into a specialprogram that would provide as muchas a two-year amnesty from receivingany citations from the OSHACompliance Division.

Who should attend theAlliance meetings?

A designated safety representative orthe individual responsible for conduct-ing safety training within your organi-zation is the appropriate person.

What are the benefits of theSafety Alliance to my business?How will this impact myday-to-day operations?There are two compelling benefits to

joining a Safety Alliance:•OSHA Compliance – With regular

participation in the Alliance’straining program, you will be ableto comply with OSHA’s sitetraining. By attending monthlysafety workshops, training yourstaff within 30 days from thedate of the training sessions andcompleting the appropriatedocumentation, you meet theneeded requirements.

• Reduction of Workplace AccidentsThe long term goal of a successfulAlliance program is the reductionof work place accidents. Throughthe combined efforts of alliancesacross the state, the builders ofFlorida can demonstrate how theconstruction industry does not needto be classified as a high hazardoccupation and as a result, enticemany competitive workerscompensation carriers into the statealong with the reduction of rates.The financial savings will be theability to access more insurers andcompetitive rate plans.

Will being involved with anAlliance put my business atrisk by OSHA?

No, not only will your business notbe at risk, but also if for some reasona Compliance Officer does visit yourjobsite, you can use your Alliancemembership as evidence that you areworking towards improving safety.While it may not eliminate any poten-tial citations, the Alliance membershipmay help you to receive a reduction inany fines or penalties.

How do I qualify for membership?You must be a member of BASF.

Does it cost anything to join aSafety Alliance?Yes. Membership dues are determinedby the number of employees.The fees are as follows:

0 - 8 employees $300 (1 attendee)9 – 15 employees $600 (2 attendees)16+ employees $900. (3 attendees)

Who dictates what the subjectmatter of the training is?You do, along with the othermembers of the BASF safety alliance.The Partnership requires a 2-hourtraining program each month;however, you and your peers decidewhat training you would like to havefor your job sites.

Are there any other benefits to theSafety Alliance Program?

Each month the selected safety-training topic will be presented toyou for submission into your SafetyAlliance binders. Along with the train-ing material, you will also receiveshortened version for you to take tothe job site and train your employees.In addition, there will also be a sign offsheet for your employees to sign indi-cating they have received the trainingonsite. At the end of the twelvemonths, you will have at least 12 safetytopics covered, at least 24 hours ofsafety training, a complete manual ofsafety training subjects along with theappropriate sign off sheets. If, for anyreason a Compliance officer visits yourjob site, you will be able to showwithout any hesitation that you havea safety program in place along withthe required sign off sheets.

In addition, at the end of 12 months,you will receive a certificate fromUSF SafetyFlorida indicating youhave been a member of a recognizedSafety Alliance for you to post onyour jobsites. Contact the BuildersAssociation of South Florida at 305556 6300 to express your interest inBASF starting a Safety AllianceProgram at their office.


Members Doing Business With Members


New MembersHome Cosmetic CorporationPedro Sanchez305-321-7575Sponsored by: Rey MelendiLennar Homes

Union Beacon Graphics, Inc.Dodd PrintersCarlos Lopez305-557-1611Sponsored by: Rey MelendiLennar Homes

Nico Builders , Inc.Armin Nico305-868-5768Sponsored by: Rey MelendiLennar Homes

Native ConstructionContracting, Inc.Bret Ekblom305-852-3116Sponsored by: Rey MelendiLennar Homes

Real Estate Doctors, Inc.Michael Feria786-363-8555Sponsored by: Rey MelendiLennar Homes

Azko Nobel AKA ICI PaintsJeanie Rojas561-756-3086Sponsored by: Octavio JacoboThe Home Depot

Manuel Joya Roofing, Inc.Manuel Joya305-661-5454Sponsored by: Rey MelendiLennar Homes

R & Y PropertyManagementGwendolyn DeLeon305-639-2030Sponsored by: Rey MelendiLennar Homes

Housing and AssistiveTechnology, Inc.Beth Kofsky305-572-9005Sponsored by: Rey MelendiLennar Homes

CONDO.COMBarbara Ferenczi305-476-2070Sponsored by: John KiskinisLennar Homes

Related Cervera RealtyServicesAlicia Cervera Lamadrid305-374-3434Sponsored by: Rey MelendiLennar Homes

Alutek Storefront &Windows, Inc.Emil Kiro Rosado305-252-9354Sponsored by: Oscar BarbaraQuantum Homes

Genovese, Joblove &Battista, PAAl Maloof305-349-2300Sponsored by: Rey MelendiLennar Homes

Building & DevelopmentSolutions, Inc.Eliberto Socarras305-527-0030Sponsored by: Robert DuffyW.F. Roemer Insurance

CB Richard Ellis - SeniorHousing Services GroupJohn Mekras772-633-4495Sponsored by: Rey MelendiLennar Homes

Delray Housing Group, Inc.Dorothy Ellington561-272-6766Sponsored by: Rey MelendiLennar Homes

Font DesignsDavid Font954-283-8839Sponsored by: Robin MeagherRMM Consulting

Dianne Davant Academy ofDesign at City FurnitureJessica LeMaster772-359-9480Sponsored by: Rey MelendiLennar Homes

Einsoft Consultants, Inc.Daniel Fridzon305-935-1929Sponsored by: Rey MelendiLennar Homes

Monaco Interiors Group, Inc.Barbara Gordon561-394-2861Sponsored by: Robin MeagherRMM Consulting

D Martin Roofing IncDavid Martin954-979-7977Sponsored by: Rey MelendiLennar Homes

Brian DumervilBrian Dumervil786-493-7147Sponsored by: Robert DuffyW.F. Roemer Insurance

IKON BuildersJohn Kovacs786-573-2565Sponsored by: Carlos GonzalezSunTrust Bank

MJF Construction, Inc.Juan Carlos Menendez305-448-6651Sponsored by: Guelcys PerezInsurance Marketers

Durable Company ofAmerica, Inc.Gaetano Alessi Jr.305-789-6326Sponsored by: Rey MelendiLennar Homes

Alyjosh Construction, Inc.Charlie Levy305-970-1692Sponsored by: Jon RemesW.F. Roemer Insurance

Weaver Works, Inc.Jim Weaver954-224-5465Sponsored by: Robert DuffyW.F. Roemer Insurance

Membership Renewal

BASF Members ForOver 19 Years

Gamma Construction, Inc.Maria Cervantes(305) 661-1569Member Since: 1984Sponsored by: Bill DowdW.F. Roemer Insurance

Bank of AmericaEvita Francuz(305) 461-7029Member Since: 1987Sponsored by:Jessica GonzalezCentury Homebuilders, LLC

Greenberg, Traurig, PACliff Schulman(305) 579-0500Member Since: 1971

Swezy Realty, Inc.Lewis Swezy(305) 821-0330Member Since: 1987Sponsored by:E. Charles Rogers

Miller Legg &Associates, Inc.Bill Lynch(954) 436-7000Member Since: 1989

Pasadena Homes, IncLenny Miller(305) 343-2184Member Since: 1959Sponsored by: Adolph Berger

BASF Member ForOver 9 Years

Awards Inc. / TrophyworldLarry Cravez(305) 592-5850Member Since: 1999Sponsored by: HowardEinsenacher

Robinette Homes SignatureSeries, Inc.Ford Robinette(954) 370-7172Member Since: 1998Sponsored by: NoahBreakstoneBreakstone Construction

Nelco Testing andEngineeringNelson Orta(305) 259-9779Member Since: 1999Sponsored by: Fred SanchezCentury Homebuilders, LLC

The Ford CompaniesManuel Echezarreta(305) 477-6472Member Since: 1999Sponsored by:Lani Kahn DrodyLowell Homes

Eduardo CametEduardo Camet(954) 252-6660Member Since: 1990Sponsored by: Bill Safreed

Rammar ConstructionCompany, Inc.Tirso Martinez(305) 558-5689Member Since: 1996Sponsored by: Bill Dowd

Aldrey Planning &Construction Co., Inc.Edmundo Aldrey(305) 669-0330Member Since: 1997Sponsored by: Frank Robles

Rafuls & AssociatesRichard Rafuls(305) 883-8881Member Since: 1996Sponsored by: Mac West


Gomez QualityInsulation, Inc.Nestor Gomez(305) 477-5776Member Since: 2000Sponsored by: Jon RemesAmicon Development, Corp.


Butler Buckley & Deets, Inc.Rymond Butler(305) 262-0086Member Since: 2004Sponsored by: JessicaGonzalezCentury Homebuilders, LLC

Benson Lighting & FansRic Jolie(305) 235-5841Member Since: 2002Sponsored by: Al SingerSinger & Associates, Inc.

Residential CustomBuilders, Inc.Ric Levy(954) 600-6365Member Since: 2001Sponsored by: Stanley PriceBilzin, Sumberg, Baena,Price & Axelrod

Tech ConstructionGroup, Inc.Rogerio Plasencia(305) 863-1902Member Since: 2002Sponsored by:Lester GoldsteinBilzin, Sumberg, Baena,Price & Axelrod LLP

Advanced Construction& EngineeringCarlos Veccio(786) 443-8739Member Since: 2003Sponsored by: JessicaGonzalez

D & S Construction ServicesRonald Vander Linde(954) 562-7701Member Since: 2004Sponsored by:

Alrali ConstructionCorporationRobert Gambach(305) 866-4700Member Since: 2003Sponsored by:Jessica GonzalezCentury Homebuilders, LLC

Zankey Construction Corp.Alex Zangen(305) 856-6686Member Since: 2004Sponsored by: Robert DuffyW.F. Roemer Insurance

Trans AmericanConstruction CompanyMichael Vazquez(305) 669-8675Member Since: 2003Sponsored by:Jessica GonzalezCentury Homebuilders, LLC

Dream Builders of SouthFloridaCristian Schmidt305-685-4524Member Since: 2004Sponsored by:Jessica GonzalezCentury Homebuilders, LLC

Pride Homes Holding, LLCMartha Fernandez(305) 969-2000Member Since: 2001Sponsored by:Bernie OffenbergAmicon Development, Corp.

Bainbridge DevelopmentRichard Schechter(561) 333-3669Member Since: 2004Sponsored by: Oscar BarbaraQuantum Homes

S&R Ventures, Inc.Lee Seligman954-274-3400Member Since: 2001Sponsored by: Jean FrandsenGulfstream InsuranceAgency, Inc.

R & G, LLCSaul Rabinovich(786) 286-8181Member Since: 2004Sponsored by: Robert DuffyW.F. Roemer Insurance

Vitran Homes CorporationLuis Villar(305) 257-3755Member Since: 2004Sponsored by: Oscar BarbaraQuantum Homes

Prodesa InternationalCarlos Ortiz(305) 403-7314Member Since: 2003Sponsored by: Ernesto CastilloRinker Materials

SunSentinel Co FL NewHomes & Condo GuideVicky Durkin(954) 425-1900Member Since: 2001Sponsored by: Jeffrey SpearThe Spear Group

Kitchen Art of South FloridaGregory Jones(954) 753-3501Member Since: 2003Sponsored by:Armando GoenagaAG Development, LLC

RBG &Associates, Inc.Rafael Gomez305-562-4744Member Since:2001Sponsored by: Donald Trombly

The Arnold Creative GroupJay Arnold(305) 444-2744Member Since: 2002Sponsored by: Richard HortonThe Green Companies

Jackson Masonry, Inc.Jackson Masonry(305) 949-4900Member Since: 2006Sponsored by: Jean Frandsen

H+D GraphicsFloyd Jackson(305) 885-8707Member Since: 2006Sponsored by: Oscar BarbaraQuantum Homes

Beilinson Architects P.A.Les Beilinson(305) 559-1250Member Since: 2003Sponsored by: Oscar BarbaraQuantum Homes

MetroBankDonald Altemus(305) 670-0200Member Since: 2004Sponsored by:Jessica GonzalezCentury Homebuilders

Consulate Generalof CanadaMarcy Grossman(305) 579-1600Member Since: 2004

Picanes Millwork &Carpentry, Inc.Rene Picanes(305) 471-1155Member Since: 2003Sponsored by: Oscar BarbaraQuantum Homes

American WasteServices, Inc.Mark La Rocca(305) 556-0077Member Since: 2002Sponsored by: Joanne Manol

Hass GeneralContractors, Inc.Robert Hass(954) 784-1212Member Since: 2002Sponsored by: Jon Remes

Infinity Developers, Inc.Jeff Estevez(305) 254-9492Member Since: 2002Sponsored by: Robert DuffyW.F. Roemer Insurance

Behar ConstructionCo., LLCIsaac Behar(305) 227-0486Member Since: 2003Sponsored by:Jessica GonzalezCentury Homebuilders

Cobo Construction Corp.Alex Cobo(305) 361-6783Member Since: 2003Sponsored by: Robert DuffyW.F. Roemer Insurance

BASF Members For1 to 3 Years

Gil Garden NormanJoe Avetrani(305) 630-4743Member Since: 2006Sponsored by: Augusto GilGil Development, Inc.

Spine3DKevin Smith(305) 436-2246Member Since: 2006Sponsored by:Lani Kahn DrodyLowell Homes

Dorise Contractors, Inc.Bill Gardorise(954) 986-0069Member Since: 2006Sponsored by: Jean FrandsenGulfstream Insurance Agency

GLB &Associates, Inc.Giorgio Balli(305) 669-5160Member Since: 2007Sponsored by: Richard HortonThe Green Companies

M2E Consulting EngineersMiroslav Mladenovic(305) 665-1700Member Since: 2007Sponsored by: Rey MelendiLennar Homes

KPMG, LLPLori Fields(954) 462-4703Member Since: 2007Sponsored by: Andrew FieldsZone Advisors

John TurchinConstruction, Inc.John Turchin(305) 672-0702Member Since: 2005Sponsored by: Richard HortonThe Green Companies

RTS/Peterson DeanRoofing SystemsLarry Hofmeister(772) 291-7000Member Since: 2007Sponsored by: Silvio CardosoUnited HomesInternational, Inc.

R.W. Baker ConstructionRobert Baker305-665-7654Member Since: 2007Sponsored by: Silvio CardosoUnited HomesInternational, Inc.

Zone Advisors, LLCAndrew Fields(561) 883-8100Member Since:2006Sponsored by:Lani Kahn DrodyLowell Homes

CNC Management GroupCarlos Vazquez(305) 246-8723Member Since: 2007Sponsored by: Silvio CardosoUnited HomesInternational, Inc.

A.C.M. CorporationAntonio Pou(305) 819-5010Member Since: 2007Sponsored by: Silvio CardosoUnited HomesInternational, Inc.

Building Components GroupSalvador Jurado(305) 592-8245Member Since: 2007Sponsored by: Rey MelendiLennar Homes

C & C ConcretePumping, Inc.Jose Cancio(305) 885-1522Member Since: 2006Sponsored by: J.C. CalleiroCEMEX

Benchmark Custom BuildersAlex Locay(954) 566-4074Member Since: 2006Sponsored by:Jessica GonzalezCentury Homebuilders, LLC

Freeland Millwork, Inc.Javier Menendez305-254-9092Member Since: 2007Sponsored by: Bill DowdW.F. Roemer Insurance

Carl's Furniture &Patio Design CenterLissie Rosenblum(954) 949-1727Member Since: 2006Sponsored by:Lani Kohn DrodyLowell Homes

Real Estate Sales ForceJorge L. Guerra, Jr.305-441-2882Member Since: 2006Sponsored by: Rey MelendiLennar Homes

Allied North AmericaInsurance BrokerageLinda Burton(305) 629-3025Member Since: 2006Sponsored by:Lani Kahn DrodyLowell Homes

R P Smith PlumbingRichard Smith(305) 246-4599Member Since: 2006Sponsored by:Lani Kahn DrodyLowell Homes

Two HeartsConstruction Corp.Mark Hickein305-443-0490Member Since: 2006Sponsored by:Lani Kahn DrodyLowell Homes

HHH Construction of MiamiMario Hernandez(305) 257-1142Member Since: 2007Sponsored by: Silvio CardosoUnited HomesInternational, Inc.

G & D Contractors, Inc.Gerardo Gonzalez(305) 971-0321Member Since: 2006Sponsored by: Richard HortonThe Green Companies

S.T. SparksConstruction, Inc.Sammy Sparks(305) 853-9363Member Since: 2005Sponsored by: Richard Horton

Schooley Construction, Inc.Ra Schooley(305) 238-5674Member Since: 2006Sponsored by:Lani Kahn DrodyLowell Homes

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