Nail October 2014

October, 2014 l The NAIL 1

2 The NAIL l October, 2014


The official magazine ofHome Builders Association

of Middle Tennessee

PresidentMichael Dillon

Vice PresidentTrey Lewis

Secretary/TreasurerRandall Smith

Executive Vice PresidentJohn Sheley

Editor and DesignerJim Argo

StaffConnie NicleyPat Newsome

THE NAIL is published monthly by theHome Builders Association of MiddleTennessee, a non-profit trade associationdedicated to promoting the Americandream of homeownership to all residents of Middle Tennessee.

SUBMISSIONS: THE NAIL welcomesmanuscripts and photos related to theMiddle Tennessee housing industry forpublication. Editor reserves the right toedit due to content and space limitations.

POSTMASTER: Please send addresschanges to: HBAMT, 9007 OverlookBoulevard, Brentwood, TN 37027.Phone: (615) 377-1055.

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FEATURES

82014 Piedmont Natural Gas

Fish Fry!The 2014 Piedmont Natural Gas Fish

Fry wrapped up another successful yearof fishing tournaments.

9The HBAMT Construction

Career/Job Fair The HBAMT hosts a Construction

Career/Job Fair at LP Field Saturday,October 18. Sign up now to meet

potential employees; or attend to meetpotential employers or start your career!

DEPARTMENTS

6News & Information

13SPIKE Club Report

14October Calendar

14Chapters and Councils

ON THE COVER:The HBAMT’s Construction Careers/Job Fair is being held this month at LP Field. More on the event on page nine; vendors

registration form on page ten.


The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) officially opened online registra-tion today for the 2015 NAHB Interna-

tional Builders’ Show® (IBS), the largest annual light construction tradeshow in the world.

The 2015 show, to be held in Las Vegas, Jan. 20-22, is part of the second annual Design & Construc-tion Week,™ a co-location with the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), hosted by the Nation-al Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), and the International Window Coverings Expo (IWCE). New this year, two other shows will also join the event, including The International Surface Event (TISE) and the Las Vegas Market. While the shows will remain separate and distinct, all registrants will have access to the exhibits of all five shows held during Design & Construction Week.

The IBS show floor will feature more than 1,000 of the industry’s top manufacturers and suppliers showcasing the latest and most inno-vative products. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn new techniques and explore emerging trends in the more than 100 education sessions offered throughout the show. Addition-al special events, speakers, awards competitions

and networking opportunities are among the other major highlights for attendees.

Another of the many draws of IBS is The New American Home® (TNAH) 2015, a one-of-a-kind green show home that is being built in a nearby neighborhood and will be open to attendees to tour during IBS. The state-of-the-art home incorporates builders’ best practices in energy efficiency, in-door-air quality, safety, convenience and aesthetics.

“Industry professionals representing nearly all facets of the housing industry both national-ly and internationally flock to the International Builders’ Show because it is the industry event of the year,” said NAHB Chairman Kevin Kelly, a home builder and developer from Wilmington, Del. “With its expansive show floor, and unbeat-able education and networking opportunities, plus the additional four shows available to at-tendees during Design & Construction Week, the 2015 show is not one to be missed.”

The NAHB International Builders’ Show is not open to the general public. Building industry professionals and their affiliates are invited to register by visiting the show’s website at http://www.buildersshow.com/. n

2015 International Builders’ Show registration now open

NEws&INfo


Sales of newly built, single-family homes increased 18 percent in Au-gust to a seasonally adjusted annual

rate of 504,000 units in August, the high-est level in six years, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

“This jump in sales activity is in line with our latest surveys, which indicate builders are seeing increased traffic and more seri-ous buyers in the market for single-family homes,” said Kevin Kelly, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and develop-er from Wilmington, Del.

“This robust level of new-home sales activity is a good sign that the housing re-covery is moving towards higher ground,” said NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe. “Historically low mortgage rates, attractive home prices and firming job and economic growth should keep the housing market moving forward in 2014.”

Regionally, new home sales rose 50 per-cent in the West, 29.2 percent in the North-east and 7.8 percent in the South. Sales were unchanged in the Midwest.

The inventory of new homes for sale edged up to 203,000 in August, which is a slim 4.8-month supply at the current sales pace.

Builder Confidence hits highest level since November of 2005Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes rose for a fourth

consecutive month in September to a level of 59 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), released today. This latest four-point gain brings the index to its highest reading since November of 2005.

“Since early summer, builders in many markets across the nation have been re-porting that buyer interest and traffic have

picked up, which is a positive sign that the housing market is moving in the right di-rection,” said Kelly.

“While a firming job market is help-ing to unleash pent-up demand for new homes and contributing to a gradual, up-ward trend in builder confidence, we are still not seeing much activity from first-time home buyers,” said Crowe. “Other

factors impeding the pace of the housing recovery include persistently tight credit conditions for consumers and rising costs for materials, lots and labor.”

Derived from a monthly survey that NAHB has been conducting for 30 years, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index gauges builder perceptions of cur-rent single-family home sales and sales expectations for the next six months as “good,” “fair” or “poor.” The survey also asks builders to rate traffic of prospective buyers as “high to very high,” “average” or “low to very low.” Scores from each com-ponent are then used to calculate a season-ally adjusted index where any number over 50 indicates that more builders view con-ditions as good than poor.

All three HMI components posted gains in September. The indices gauging current sales conditions and traffic of pro-spective buyers each rose five points to 63 and 47, respectively. The index gauging expectations for future sales increased two points to 67.

Builder confidence also rose across ev-ery region of the country in September. Looking at the three-month moving aver-age for each region, the Midwest registered a five-point gain to 59, the South posted a four-point increase to 56, the Northeast recorded a three-point gain to 41 and the West posted a two-point increase to 58.

Editor’s Note: The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index is strictly the prod-uct of NAHB Economics, and is not seen or influenced by any outside party prior to being released to the public. HMI tables can be found at nahb.org/hmi. More infor-mation on housing statistics is also avail-able at housingeconomics.com. n

New home sales hit highest level since 2008

Five of the leading design and construc-tion industry tradeshows have signed on to be part of the 2015 Design & Con-

struction Week™ (DCW), joining forces for what promises to be the largest-ever residential construction exposition in the nation in 2015.

Earlier this year, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Kitch-en & Bath Association (NKBA) launched Design & Construction Week in Las Vegas as the Inter-national Builders’ Show (IBS) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) co-located for the first time, along with the International Window

Coverings Expo (IWCE). Building upon that success, additional organizations have joined on to be part of Design & Construction Week in 2015. In addition to IBS, KBIS andIWCE, The International Surface Event (TISE) – made up of SURFACES, StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas and TileExpo, and Las Vegas Market - the west’s most comprehensive furniture, home décor and gift show – will all take part in Design & Con-struction Week in Las Vegas spanning Jan. 18-23.

“Design & Construction Week is going to be the biggest event of its kind, offering attendees access to nearly every facet of the residential

housing and design industry, all in one city,” said NAHB CEO Jerry Howard. “With educa-tion, products, networking opportunities and much more, industry professionals will not want to miss this mega-event.”

Show dates include: - NAHB International Builders’ Show: Jan. 20-22, Las Vegas Convention Center- Kitchen & Bath Industry Show: Jan. 20-22, Las Vegas Convention Center- International Window Coverings Expo: Jan. 20-22, Las Vegas Convention Center- Las Vegas Market: Jan. 18-22, World Market Center Las Vegas- The International Surface Event: Exhib-its: Jan. 21-23; Education: Jan. 20-23, Man-dalay Bay Convention Center n

Top housing shows to converge during 2015 Builders’ Show


Fish Fry at Piedmont Natural Gas!The 2014 Piedmont Natural Gas Fishing Tour-naments wrapped up another successful year with a fish fry hosted by the event sponsor. Attendees were treated to great food (from Un-cle Buds), cold beverages, valuable door prizes and live music from event deejay John Whita-ker. A big, big thanks to Piedmont Natural Gas for sponsoring our 2014 fishing tournaments and for hosting a terrific wrap-up event at their Nashville headquarters.

John Whitaker & Jan Walters.

Marty Maitland & Trey Lewis.

Don Mahone & Frank Tyree. Lamar Morgan & Jerry Deal.


The HBAMT is hosting a Construc-tion Career/Job Fair Saturday, October 18 from 9:00 AM to 2:00

PM at LP Field in Nashville, TN. Those looking for a promising career or a fresh start at a new job will find a wealth of exciting opportunities.

Representatives from MTSU’s school of Construction Management will be in attendance to talk with individuals looking for professions in the construc-tion and land development industry. Men and women interested in becoming home builders, constructions managers, land developers or sales agents are encouraged to attend and talk with school educators about pursuing their career.

Local construction corporations and industry affiliated companies will be on hand seeking to immediately fill their

vacant positions. Those looking for em-ployment as framers, bricklayers, drywall installers, pipefitters, landscapers and other related work will have the chance to talk to potential employers and be hired on the spot. Be prepared!

The Construction Career/Job Fair will open at 9:00 AM on the West side of LP Field (facing the river). Admission is free. Follow the signage into the building and then up the escalators to the club level of the stadium where the event is being held.

For more information please visit www.hbamt.org/education.html or call the HBAMT at (615) 377-1055. Compa-nies and employers interested in partic-ipating please download the registration form found at www.hbamt.org/education.html or call the HBAMT.. n

HBAMT Construction Career/Job Fair!

WHAT: Construction Career/Job FairWHEN: Saturday, October 18Hours: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

WHERE: LP Field (West side, club level) 1 Titans Way, Nashville, TN 37213

PRICE: Free for attendees Exhibitors - $25 participation fee

MORE INFO: www.hbamt.org/education.html [email protected] (615) 377-1055


The HBAMT Construction Career/Job Fair will give industry companies and employers the opportunity to meet directly with skilled professionals and potential employees. Secure your booth(s) today for only $25 per space.

Company: ________________________ Contact: ____________________

Billing Address: _______________________ State & Zip: ___________

No. of Booths ($25 each): ______

Contact phone: ________________ Contact email: ________________

Return address/more information: HBAMT - 9007 Overlook Blvd., Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 Telephone: 615-377-1055 - Fax: 377-1077 - www.hbamt.org.

LP Field - Clubhouse 1 Titans Way, Nashville, TN 37213 Saturday, October 18 - 9am to 2pm For exhibit booths or more information: www.hbamt.org/education


sPIKE REPoRT

Nineteen SPIKES (in bold) increased their recruitmentnumbers last month. What is a SPIKE? SPIKES recruit new members and help the association retain members. Here is the latest SPIKE report as of August 31, 2014.

Top 20 Big Spikes

Jim Ford 912Virgil Ray 821Bill King 776Mitzi Spann 683Terry Cobb 566Jim Fischer 566John Whitaker 398James Carbine 336Jennifer Earnest 327Dan Stern 306Kevin Hale 287Tonya Jones 271Reese Smith III 260David Crane 250Steve Moody 219Sonny Shackelford 218Davis Lamb 184Cyril Evers 182Jackson Downey 174Trey Lewis 170

Life Spikes

Tim Ferguson 169Jim McLean 164Louise Stark 163Harry Johnson 146Steve Cates 140C.W. Bartlett 138Tonya Alexander 127James Franks 126Steve Hewlett 119Sam Carbine 118Carmen Butner 107Johnny Watson 101B.J. Hanson 100Dave McGowan 100Jeff Zeitlin 87Duane Vanhook 84Jordan Clark 83Julie DuPree 80Erin Richardson 76Jeff Slusher 70John Baugh 68Wiggs Thompson 65Don Bruce 62Jim Ford, Jr. 62Hill McAlister 57Beth Sturm 55Joe Morgan 54John Broderick 53Gerald Bucy 53David Hughes 49Al Davis 47Lori Fisk-Conners 47Sheila Rawlings 47Bernie Laine 46Greg Langley 46Benny Sullivan 46Andrew Neuman 45

Bryan Edwards 44Kay Russell 44Michael Dillon 42John Ganschow 42Peggy Krebs 39David Lippe 38Andy Wyatt 37Chuck Clarkson 36Frank Miller 36Brad Butler 35Al Hacker 34Ray Edwards 32Dan Strebel 32Steve Wheeley 30Alvin Basel 29Christina Cunningham 28

Spikes

Don Mahone 19Marty Maitland 18Jess Dillon 16Tracy Lomax 14Justin Hicks 13Frank Tyree 12Derenda Sircy 11Pam Smith 10Don Alexander 9Randall Smith 6


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12 13 14 15Remodelers Council

meeting

16 17 18 CONSTRUCTION Career/Job Fair

19 20Dickson CountyChapter meeting

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26 27Metro/NashvilleChapter meeting

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2 3 4 5 6Sales & Marketing Council

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oCToBER CALENdAR

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

CHAPTERS

CHEATHAM COUNTY CHAPTERChapter President - Roy Miles: 615/646-3303Cheatham County Chapter details are being planned.Next meeting: to be announced.Chapter RSVP Line: 615/377-9651, ext. 310

DICKSON COUNTY CHAPTERChapter President - Mark Denney: 615/446-2873.The Dickson County Chapter meets on the third Monday of the month, 12:00 p.m. at the Ponderosa Restaurant in Dickson.Next meeting: Monday, October 20.Topic: to be announced. Price: FREE, lunch dutch treat.Chapter RSVP Line: 615/377-9651, ext. 307

MAURY COUNTY CHAPTERMaury County Chapter details are currently being planned.Next meeting: to be announced.Chapter RSVP line: 615-377-9651, ext. 312; for callers outside the 615 area code, 1-800-571-9995, ext. 312

METRO/NASHVILLE CHAPTERChapter President - John Whitaker: 615/843-3300.The Metro/Nashville Chapter meets on the fourth Monday of the month, 11:30 a.m. at the HBAMT offices.Next meeting: Monday, October 27. Topic: to be announced. Builders Free pending sponsorshipPrice: $10 per person with RSVP ($20 w/o RSVP).Chapter RSVP Line: 615/377-9651, ext. 304

ROBERTSON COUNTY CHAPTERNext meeting: to be announced.Robertson County RSVP line: 615-377-9651, ext. 313.

SUMNER COUNTY CHAPTERThe Sumner County Chapter meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month, 11:30 a.m. at the new Hendersonville Library.Next meeting: to be announced.Chapter RSVP Line: 615/377-9651, ext. 306

WILLIAMSON COUNTY CHAPTERChapter President - BJ Hanson: 615/884-4935.The Williamson County Chapter meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 11:30 a.m. at the HBAMT offices.Next meeting: to be announced.Builders Free pending sponsorship.Price: $10 per person with RSVP ($20 w/o RSVP). Chapter RSVP Line: 615/377-9651, ext. 305

WILSON COUNTY CHAPTERThe Wilson County Chapter meets on the second Thursday of the month, 11:30 a.m. at the Five Oaks Golf & Country Club in Lebanon.Next meeting: to be announced.Chapter RSVP Line: 615/377-9651, ext. 309

COUNCILS

GREEN BUILDING COUNCILCouncil President - Erin Richardson: 615/883-8526.The Green Building Council meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month, 11:00 a.m.Next meeting: to be announced.Topic: to be announced.

Price: free for Green Building Council members pending sponsorship; $20 for non-members with RSVP ($25 w/o).Council RSVP Line: 615/377-9651, ext. 308

HBAMT REMODELERS COUNCILCouncil President - Jason Broderick.The HBAMT Remodelers Council meets on the third Wednesday of the month, 11:00 a.m. at varying locations.Next meeting: Wednesday, October 15.Location: to be announced. Topic: to be announced.Price: free for RMC members with RSVP; $15 for non-members with RSVP ($20 w/o).Council RSVP Line: 615/377-9651, ext. 301

INFILL BUILDERS COUNCILThe Infill Builders meets on the third Thursday of the month, 11:30 a.m. at the HBAMT offices until further notice.Next meeting: to be announced.Council RSVP Line: 615/377-9651, ext. 311

MIDDLE TENN SALES & MARKETING COUNCILCouncil President - Trey Lewis.The SMC meets on the first Thursday of the month, 9:00 a.m. at the HBAMT offices.Next meeting: Thursday, October 2, 9:00 AM. Topic: to be announced.Council RSVP Line: 615/377-9651, ext. 302.

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