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NEWSLETTER
North Coast Building Industry Association (NCBIA) BUILDER newsletter is the official newsletter of the NCBIA and is published monthly by the NCBIA. The NCBIA is an affiliate of the Ohio Home Builders Association (OHBA) & the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
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NCBIA Office
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Letter from the President
NCBIA Staff Executive Officer - Judie Docs judie@ncbia.com
OHBA Roundtable & Legislative Review
Cover Story:
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Welcome New Members and
Promotions, Marketing & Creative Director - Kelli Moss kelli@ncbia.com
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Thank You For Renewing
2017 NCBIA Officers
President - Chris Majzun Jr., Majzun Construction Co. Vice-President - Jeff Hensley, Lake Star Building & Remodeling Associate VP - Liz Schneider, Dollar Bank Treasurer - Steve Fleming, Shamrock Development Secretary - Jeremy Vorndran, 84 Lumber Company Immed. Past President - Mary H. Felton, Fidelity National Title
2017 NCBIA Board of Directors
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Executive Officer’s Report
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Workers’ Comp Update
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Young Adults in Construction Trades
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Residential Tax Credit
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Silica Updates
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Spike Report
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Membership Drive Update
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SMC Business After Hours
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Marketing Guide
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Elected Officials Reception
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Home Show Photo Gallery
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2017 NAHB & OHBA Directors These are our members who represent our local industry in Washington DC and Columbus.
Ashley Caruso-Noe, Caruso’s Cabinets Mark Craig, Mark F. Craig, Esq. Chris Husted, Prete Builders Sara Majzun-Garwood, BCT Alarm Services, Inc. Keith Martin, MBD Homes Timothy McLaughlin, CFP®, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Shannon Niebes, Integrated Restoration Michelle Nowlin, First Federal Savings of Lorain Tom Sear, Ryan Homes Tyler Yost, Dale Yost Construction
2017 NAHB Directors
NCBIA Life Directors
OHBA Past Presidents
Mary H. Felton, Fidelity National Title Jeff Hensley, Lake Star Building & Remodeling
NAHB Alternate Director
Tom Caruso, Caruso’s Cabinets
Sr. NAHB Life Director & Ohio’s State Rep. to NAHB
Tom Caruso, Caruso’s Cabinets Mary H. Felton, Fidelity National Title Tom Lahetta, Tom Lahetta Builders, Inc. Chris Majzun Sr., Majzun Construction Co. Chris Majzun Jr., Majzun Construction Co. Randy Strauss, Strauss Construction Bob Yost, Dale Yost Construction
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2017 OHBA Trustees Mary H. Felton Liz Schneider Keith Martin
Fidelity National Title Dollar Bank MBD Homes
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Tom Ostrander Tom Lahetta
84 Lumber Company Tom Lahetta Builders & Remodelers, Inc.
OHBA Area 2 Vice-President Mark Zolllinger
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A Letter from the President by Chris Majzun, Jr., Majzun Construction Co.
Special Acknowledgement
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As you probably know St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a pediatric treatment and research facility focused on children’s catastrophic diseases. The hospital cost about two million dollars a day to run and no family ever pays for their child to go to St. Jude. Since St. Jude was established, the survival rate for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (the most common type of childhood cancer) has increased from 4% to 94% today and the overall survival rate for childhood cancers has risen from 20% to 80%. St. Jude’s International Outreach Program transfers knowledge, technology and organizational skills to doctors across the world. Essentially, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital gives peace of mind to children with cancer by removing, completely, the financial burden from their family so that all a family must focus on is helping their child live. The North Coast BIA is very proud of one of our builder members, Cleveland Custom Homes who has stepped up yet again for a second year to build the St. Jude Dream Home. Many of our associate members have also contributed to this worthy cause: MPW, Cambria, 84 Lumber, Caruso’s Cabinets, Mason Structural Steel, Pella Windows, Sherwin Williams and Wm. Dauch Concrete. Jeff Crawford, President, Cleveland Custom Homes states “they are committed to giving St. Jude Research Hospital at no cost. Every year St. Jude provides funds to build the home, however, we are dedicated to using all our resources and relationships to help eliminate the cost to build so that money can go directly to the cause. We went as far as creating an Advisory Board with people that have reach and influence and identified our goal - - “Net Zero.” This year’s home is a two-story home with a more modern meets classic look. The theme...modern farmhouse style. The floor plan is a wide-open concept with vaulted ceilings in the family room. The stone fireplace extends all the way up to the family room ceiling. There is a nice mix of modern clean lines, wood and metal elements to stay true to our modern farmhouse style. The first-floor master bedroom is spectacular! There are three additional bedrooms and 4.5 baths, bonus room on the second floor and a finished basement. To keep the exterior in-line with their blend of contemporary clean lines and classic farmhouse style there is a nice blend of vertical board, batten siding and stone mixed in for variety. The American Craftsman style entry door and garage doors will accent the home beautifully. There are many other companies that have donated to this worthy cause beside those mentioned above. A good portion of the costs have been covered through these very generous partners, but they still need help. There is a website that St. Jude created specifically for the Cleveland Dream Home. The goal is to raise $100,000 which will fill-in some of the voids as there are still uncovered cost. To date they are at 13% of page 4
Multiple teams have signed up on the website and they are rallying their contacts and relationships to register under their respective team and donate. They have found that making teams has worked great, however people can make individual donations as well.) It has created healthy competition. This is how you can help with the mission of “Finding Cures. Saving Children.” Go to http://fundraising.stjude.org/clevelanddh 1. Click Register 2. Select Register and Join an Existing Team, start a team, or you can make a personal donation. 3. Create an account 4. Hit next step 5. Add info and make gift 6. Finalize with credit card Any donation is appreciated. Thank you for helping us make a difference for these children and their families!!
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2016 OHBA Year in Review RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RCAC) OPERATING AS INTENDED - After years of effort to establish and educate stakeholders on the role of the RCAC, OHBA continues to make the operation of the RCAC a priority. Throughout the year, OHBA attended meetings, monitored the code review process, encouraged use of code interpretations, and brought builders in to provide their practical insight on the impacts of more stringent codes. CHANGES IN THE CONSUMER SALES PRACTICES ACT (CSPA) WERE SUCCESSFULLY UPHELD - OHBA’ s language creating the Home Construction Services Act, and providing builders with relief from the CSPA survived its first real court challenge. A court partially granted a motion to dismiss the OCSPA claim. The court found the builder had met all the requirements necessary to be exempt from the CSPA and the contract would be governed by the Home Construction Services Act. OHBA’s efforts in the new law were reaffirmed in the court’s opinion finding, “when statutory language is plain and unambiguous, and conveys a clear and definite meaning, we must rely on what the General Assembly has said. The court must give effect to the words used, making neither additions nor deletions from words chosen by the General Assembly... While the OCSPA affects a wide range of business, it specifically excludes “transactions involving a home construction service contract as defined in section 4722.01 of the Revised Code” (as part of the Home Construction Service Suppliers Act, R.C. 4722.01, et seq.).
In the spring, OHBA agreed to file another Amicus in support of action in prohibition and mandamus with the Supreme Court of Ohio. In the original election matter, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Relators’, finding the Board of Elections abused its discretion in denying relators protest to referendum petition. The finding prevented the issue from being placed on a November ballot. Continued on page 8
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OHBA OFFERED SUPPORT FOR LEGISLATION TO INCLUDE VARIETY OF PIPING OPTIONS - OHBA offered support of legislation to ensure that all suitable piping materials be included in bids for water and wastewater utility service improvement projects. OHBA supported making common sense improvements to ensure Ohioans have access to broad range of products when constructing this crucial infrastructure in the most cost effective manner. LEGISLATIVE LEADERS ASKED FOR OHBA SUPPORT FOR UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION DEBT PAYOFF PROVISIONS - Legislative leaders asked OHBA and other business groups to meet and sign off on changes to be made which included authority for the Kasich Administration to completely pay off the state’s unemployment compensation debt to the federal government estimated to total $225$240 million. SUCCESS IN BOTH OHIO SUPREME COURTAND FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT CASES WHERE OHBA FILED AMICUS BRIEFS Throughout the year, OHBA agreed to file Amicus briefs in multiple cases. First, in federal district court, OHBA filed an amicus brief in the major election case regarding an initiative to rewrite a city’s comprehensive plan and potentially retroactively invalidate permits. The Court issued its opinion finding, as a matter of law, that the developer is entitled to permanent injunctive relief on its due process claim that the Charter Amendment contains an unlawful delegation of legislative power and on its state constitutional. claim that citizens of a municipality may not exercise the power of referendum, by means of a charter amendment, to nullify City Council’s administrative action of approving the development plan. april 2017
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2016 OHBA Year in Review (continued from p. 7) FACILITATED DISCUSSION WITH AND UTILITIES ON LT’IE EXTENSION ISSUES After hearing from members with concerns over somewhat arbitrary and increased charges to install utility line extensions, 01-1BA reached out to the PUCO for some immediate clarification, as well as, to start discussions going forward. Further, OHBA helped bring developers and utilities together to also have a more in depth discussion on achieving a more predictable scheduling process and reasonable timelines.
OHBA MEMBERS CONTINUE TO PROVIDE VALUABLE FOR COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CODE AUTHORITIES OHBA members served active and valuable roles on both the Residential Construction Advisory Committee (RCAC), as well as, the Board of Building Standards (BBS) helping to maintain reasonable codes and ensuring proper review.
OHBA SERVED AS VALUABLE RESOURCE ON CONTRACTOR LICENSING BILLS MODERATED ENERGY PANEL DISCUSSION ON ROLE OF ENERGY As a bill to register home improvement contractors was being heard CODES by the House Commerce and Labor Committee, the Chairman of the At its spring meeting, OHBA hosted an energy panel consisting of a committee consistently relied on OHBA’s feedback in working with the BBS member, utility representative and American Chemistry Council sponsor and committee members. representative to provide members each participant’s perspective into the role of energy codes and making codes more stringent. OHBA remained intimately involved throughout the process, testifying several times and providing those involved with insight from the IMPORTANCE OF ALL TYPES OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSING industry. Further, OHBA was also asked for assistance in working DEFENDED TO LEGISLATURE through legislation to extend specialty contractor licensing to residential In response to residential housing being specifically left out of a construction, and add roofing as a licensed specialty contractor. OHBA property tax relief bill, OHBA defended the industry and the economic was able to add valuable insight into the history of the existing law, development it provides. and potential areas for concern given the nature of the residential construction industry. Finding no factual or rational basis for excluding any development which included residential dwelling, OHBA firmly expressed the need for equity OBJECTED TO SPECIALITY CONTRACTOR LICENSE EXPANSION when considering such types of relief. BASED - ON PROHIBITION ON USE OF SUBCONTRACTORS While OHBA did not object to licensing of residential specialty contractors, it did object to the extension of the licensing law based on current restrictions included in the commercial section. A few years ago, the legislature made a change in the licensing law for commercial which prohibits the use of subcontractors in the licensed specialty trades. OHBA insisted any inclusion of residential address the subcontractor issues and further take into consideration what kind of requirements would be reasonable for those needing a residential license. MONITORED NUMEROUS OEPA RULE PACKAGES OUT FOR REVIEW Throughout the year, numerous changes had been put out for review by the OEPA Division of Surface Water. OHBA submitted comments, met with staff, as well as, participated in group stakeholder meetings to offer input on changes to 401 Program rules, and wetland antidegradation review. MONITORED LEGISLATION Throughout the year, OHBA tracked and monitored numerous other items receiving attention by the legislature. Some of these included HB 12 TIF Creation, HB 149 Attorney’s Fees, SB 235 Property Taxes, SB 333 Environmental protection laws.
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Welcome New Members
Tina Miller 2X Clean 440-213-4492 Sponsor: Sara Majzun-Garwood, BCT Alarm Systems, Inc.
Michael Daddario (Primary) Nancy Sharber (Affiliate) SafeHouse Solutions, LLC 216-246-3157 Sponsor: Sara Majzun-Garwood, BCT Alarm Systems, Inc.
Jon Hammer Infinity from Marvin 440-384-0230 Sponsor: Sara Majzun-Garwood, BCT Alarm Systems, Inc.
Justin Barefield The Morning Journal 440-219-0709 Sponsor: Chris Husted, Prete Builders
Larry Scott L.E. Scott Electrical LLC 440-356-7450 Sponsor: Jeff Hensley, Lake Star Building & Remodeling Mike Sumpter Mike’s Handyman & Landscape 440-309-8481 Sponsor: Sara Majzun-Garwood, BCT Alarm Systems, Inc. Ken Weaver Reliable Contractor Services 440-324-2380 Sponsor: Candy Banks, Elyria-Lorain Broadcasting/WEOL Radio Chuck Hirsch State Farm 440-233-8426 Sponsor: Sara Majzun-Garwood, BCT Alarm Systems, Inc.
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Executive Officer’s Report
84 Lumber Company, Andrew Wilson
by Judie Docs, CSP, MCSP, MIRM, CMP, CGP
Every Thursday morning at 6:30 you will find me opening the office for the Profit-With-Us Chapter of BNI. For those who don’t know what BNI is and does – BNI (Business Network International is a networking organization with approximately 200,000 members in 7,500 local chapters worldwide.
84 Lumber Company, TJ Gigliotti All Construction Services, David LeHotan Brady 3 Custom Homes & Remodeling, Trevor Miller
Members meet regularly to discuss business and support each other’s businesses by sharing referrals. It claims to be the world’s leading ‘referral organization.’ The organization says its members generated referrals resulting in over $9.3 billion in closed business worldwide in 2015.
Brady Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Ken Brady Comm Star Credit Union, Rick Nock CPG Building Products, Fred Miller
Our chapter passed over 450,000 of new business and had 1,009 referrals in 2016, and so far through March 31, 2017 we passed almost $100,000 of new business and 223 referrals.
Don Jason Build/Remodel, Inc., Don Jason Elyria-Lorain Broadcasting Co/WEOL Radio, Tim Alcorn Elyria-Lorain Broadcasting Co/WEOL Radio, Candy Banks First National Bank, Timothy Atkinson First Federal Savings of Lorain, Lisa Matuszak
• Each chapter allows one person per occupational classification, and prospective members must be approved.
Fraley & Fox Construction, Inc., David Fox Greenquest Development LLC, Tim Hinkle
• Members are expected to focus on giving referrals to other members to build relationships and receive referrals in return.
Homenik Door Co., Inc., Mike Johnston Hovey Kaiser Insurance Associates, Inc., Berry Comerford Howard Hanna Real Estate, Laurie Brill Howard Hanna Real Estate, Kathleen Cislo Lake Star Building & Remodeling, Jeff Hensley Nichols Construction, Jeremy Nichols Ray Hamker Plumbing, Inc., Ray Hamker Renaissance Restoration, Rikk Mayr
Being involved with BNI has had a big impact on the NCBIA’s membership. We currently have 27 members because of being involved with BNI and many are very active members. If you are or know someone that is interested in growing their business there will be a visitor’s day on Thursday, May 18th at 7:00 a.m. at the NCIBA office.
• Chapters track the monetary amount of passed business in order to prove the value of the financial and time commitment. In 2014, BNI Ohio passed almost 127,000 referrals in the 146 chapters resulting in over $103 million in profits for 3,400 members! When members meet someone who could use your products or services they hand your card out and recommend your services. It’s as simple as that! It’s simple because it’s based on the proven concept of “what goes around, comes around.” If I help you, you’ll help me and we will both benefit as a result. Would you like to increase your business by 20%, 30%, 50% or as much as 100%? You can see results can see results like this!. If you can’t make visitor’s day – join us any visit any of our Thursday morning meetings which start at 7:00 a.m. We are usually done with our meetings by 8:20. The meetings are full of fellowship and a sincere desire to help each other grow their business. There is a nice mixture of professions, but we would like to add several more.
Rourke Electric, Inc., Patrick Rourke Sturgill’s Stucco, Inc., Bill Sturgill Traditional Marble & Granite, Albert Gasparini Western & Southern Financial Group, Joanne Fitzpatrick
Come so you have the opportunity to see what we are all about and if you like what you see, lock out your competition.
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Workers Comp Updates - Mark Down These Dates “The most rewarding things you do in life are often the ones that look like they cannot be done.” ~Arnold Palmer During many years of working in an office environment, we have noticed something that still amazes us; it only takes one person to influence the mood and attitude of everyone else around them, whether positively or negatively. If one person arrives to work in the morning cheerful (presumably, full of coffee!) and with an enthusiastic demeanor, it is so infectious. The same principle applies in risk management, we believe. If the attitude and culture that employees bring with them has a goal toward safety and sensibility, it impacts the whole team. We are here to help give you the inspiration to pass on to your team of employees so that more often than not, their attitudes are constructive and safetyminded. The CareWorksComp seminars taking place later this month will offer you valuable insight into our workers’ compensation system and how you can work along with your TPA to lessen the impact of claims and premium cost. CareWorksComp Annual Seminars: It’s not too late to register for our annual workers’ comp seminars! The registration form is included, and we have availability at all three locations. We are also offering the seminar content as a video/webinar option; identical materials will be provided and both will satisfy the BWC’s Two-Hour Group Safety Training requirement for 2016. The seminar schedule is: May 2, 2017: Columbus / May 3, 2017: Cincinnati 2017 Premium Installment Notifications: The BWC will issue 2017 estimated annual premium notices on May 1, and you should receive your updated premium installment schedule at that time. We recommend using that schedule to keep track of your payments all year, as sometimes BWC monthly invoices have different due dates listed and it can be confusing to know which date to use. Please note these upcoming dates and deadlines in May (none for April!): May 1, 2017 is the date the BWC will send out notices of estimated annual premium for the 2017 policy year. May 15, 2017 is the last day you can change your premium installment plan for the 2017 policy year. May 31, 2017 o Drug-Free Safety Program (DFSP) application deadline for a 7/1 start date.
o Application deadline for the Transitional Work Bonus (TWB) for a 7/1 start date. Billion Back Rebate: You may have heard this good news…BWC is proposing to once again return over $1 billion dollars to private and public employers! If the rebate is approved at the end of the month by the BWC Board of Directors, the rebates will begin to be given in July*. Here are the highlights: This is a one-time rebate. The rebate will be 66% of 2015 policy year premium (premium paid 7/1/15 – 6/30/16). If an employer has an outstanding balance, the rebate will be applied to the balance first. An employer must be current with BWC policy requirements. The reason the BWC is able to give this rebate is because of successful investments…it in no way jeopardizes the care of and benefits for Ohio’s injured workers. *(Group Retro participants will receive their rebate after the group retro refund is calculated in October). There will be more specific information to come! Until next month! Please reach out to CareWorksComp and ask an Account Executive at 800.837.3200 if there is anything we can help answer for you.
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Young Adults & the Construction Trades
Reprinted from NAHB...by Rose Quint NAHB conducted a national poll of young adults ages 18 to 25 to find out how this age group feels about a career in the construction trades. The majority of young adults (74%) say they know the field in which they want to have a career. Of these, only 3% are interested in the construction trades.
to take got a follow-up question about the chance they might consider a number of fields (construction trades being one of them) using a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 meant ‘no chance no matter the pay’ and 5 meant ‘very good chance if the pay is high.’ Construction trades got an average rating of 2.1, with 63% of undecided young adults rating it 1 or 2 (no or little chance regardless of pay) and 18% a 4 or 5 (good to very good chance if pay is high).
Most of the young people interested in the trades say the two most important benefits of this career choice are good pay (80%) and the attainment of useful skills (74%). Less than half cite as benefits that the work is seasonal (15%) or that it does not require a college degree (37%).
The 26% of respondents who do not yet know the career path they want
The 63% of undecided young adults who indicated there was no or little chance they would consider a career in the trades no matter the pay were prodded about the reasons for their resoluteness. The two most common reasons are wanting a less physically-demanding job (48%) and the belief that construction work is difficult (32%). They were then asked if there was any compensation level that might entice them to reconsider a career in the trades. For slightly more than 20%, that number is either $75,000 or $100,000, but for the plurality (43%), there is no amount of money that could make them give the trades a second thought.
A complete research paper on this topic can be found here, including an analysis of government data on actual wages for construction occupations relevant to the home building industry.
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OHBA TESTIFIES ON HOME RULE TOWNSHIP BUILDING DEPARTMENT BILL
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As SB 43 continues to move through the Senate despite some recent concerns and opposition, OHBA Executive Vice President, Vince Squillace, testified ensuring the committee was aware of the need for clear, clean language giving the proposed authority. In sum, he explained OHBA’s desire to assure proper results of efficiency and indicated OHBA is preparing language to state clearly Home Rule Townships may apply to the State to become a certified building inspection department in the same manner and with the same powers as allowed for Country building inspection departments. Such language would minimize the chances for conflicts and will assure proper coordination and efficiency in enforcing building code regulations.
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Claim Residential Energy Tax Credits
How Not to Lose the Trades You Have
It’s never too late to remind your customers about the residential energy tax credits available to both new-home buyers and those who made efficiency improvements to existing homes in 2016. Since most of the tax credits expired at the end of last year, April 18 is the last chance for builders and home owners to claim these valuable incentives on their 2016 taxes.
Finding skilled tradesmen has become increasingly difficult. So the last thing a builder wants to do is anything that might damage relations with the trades they currently do business with. “Consistent, detailed communication is key,” says Scott Paige, vice president of operations for Mattamy Homes’ U.S. Group. “Our trades manage their workflow based on the communication we have with them, and at the end of the day if we aren’t communicating with them on the [same] level of how we communicate with our internal employees, we’re doing [those trades] a huge disservice.” To find areas where it could improve, Mattamy Homes recently created a trades council within each of its seven divisions across the U.S. Each of the councils has as many as seven members representing the various trades whom Mattamy works with on a regular basis. The councils hold monthly meetings to discuss their various projects — what’s going well and what, if anything, Mattamy should improve. Council presidents then share that feedback with their Mattamy representative each quarter.
The good news is that the tax credits for solar energy systems, in both new and existing homes, remain in place through 2021. That means home owners can receive a 30% tax credit for solar water heaters and solar panels through 2019, with the credit decreasing to 26% for tax year 2020, and then dropping to 22% for tax year 2021. Home builders can qualify for tax credits if the homes they built in 2016 meet certain efficiency requirements. Find out the requirements in ENERGY STAR’s Tax Credits for Home Builders. Home owners can learn what qualifies for these expiring tax credits with ENERGY STAR’s helpful guide. NAHB economist David Logan recently took a look at how these tax credits are being used by consumers, using new data released by the IRS. Interestingly, only claims for solar electric, solar water heating and small wind energy property costs increased in 2014. Home owners are using the credits less frequently in other areas of efficiency, such as new windows, insulation and heat pumps. This decrease could be attributed to Congress gradually scaling back the credits beginning at the end of 2010. Learn more about how these tax credits are used in Logan’s Eye on Housing blog post.
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“We know there’s always room for improvement, and there’s no better way to find out how than to ask our trades directly,” Paige says. “Sure, we already know about many of the things they tell us, but it shows the trades that we’re listening and want to continually improve. We’ll follow up with them later on to tell them about the changes we’re making, and we think that goes a long way.” Strong two-way communication is just one of the key areas to focus on. Paige also notes a few others to help strengthen ties with trades: • Pay them on time, every time. That one should be obvious. If, for example, you are continually delayed in adjusting purchase orders when changes occur, the time it takes to re-issue a corrected purchase order is costing both parties money. Over time, those little things can add up to real dollars. • Understand your trades’ work capacity. They need to know as early as possible which jobs and how many will be coming up. And you need to know realistically what can be accomplished within a specified time frame. Together, you are creating a mini business plan because each of you depends upon the other to succeed. • Above all, focus on job readiness. Consistently having the jobsite prepped and the materials ready in advance will give your trades the confidence to send their best crews. Having the site ready allows them to do their job more efficiently, and helps to ensure the project — and the others that are currently or soon to be underway — stay on schedule. Members can visit nahb.org/biztools to access a wide variety of tips, articles and presentations from industry professionals that can help builders keep their business running more efficiently.
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OSHA Further Delays Silica Rule Enforcement Strong Showings for Starts, Permits and Sales
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) yesterday announced it will further delay the enforcement of the crystalline silica standard that applies to the construction industry.
Tight inventory of existing homes and solid job creation are sustaining growth for home building. New single-family starts increased in February to the fastest annual pace since fall 2007. Permits were also up in February, registering the highest rate in almost 10 years. While unseasonably warm weather accelerated construction activity in some regions, underlying demand conditions remain strong. Thus far in 2017, rising interest rates have had little impact on the new homes market. In February, new home sales were up 6.1% from the prior month, and 12.8% above the pace set a year earlier. Inventory is also on the rise, increasing to approximately 266,000 as of February. As is typical during periods of tight inventory, the largest increase in new home inventory has been in the not-yet-started category of homes listed for sale. –NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz
Pending Sales Spring Up Reprinted from NAHB...by Stephen Melman Originally scheduled to begin June 23, enforcement is now set to begin Sept. 23, 2017.OSHA stated in a press release that the delayed implementation is “due to the unique nature of the requirements in the construction standard” and that it would be conducting “additional outreach and provide educational materials and guidance for employers.”
The Pending Home Sales Index increased 5.5% in February 2017 to its highest level since April 2016, and the second highest since May 2006. The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), a forward-looking indicator based on signed contracts reported by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), increased to 112.3 in February, up from 106.4 in However, the rule will continue to be challenged by NAHB and its fellow January and up 2.6% from the same month a year ago. members of the Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC). Soon after learning of the additional delay, the CISC released this statement: The PHSI increased in all four regions, ranging from 11.4% in the “The Construction Industry Safety Coalition is pleased that OSHA has Midwest to 3.1% in the West. Year-over-year, the PHSI increased 6.6% recognized the need to develop guidance material for the construction in the Northeast and 4.2% in the South, while falling slightly in the West industry before enforcing the silica rule, and we remain committed to and Midwest. working with the agency to create a feasible standard that promotes safe and healthy jobsites. February existing sales were slowed by inventory constraints, and these shortages are expected to continue, especially in the lower- and mid“While the CISC appreciates the 90-day delay in enforcement, the market price ranges. However, builder sentiment remains strong, and CISC remains concerned about the overall feasibility of the standard in new home sales are trending positive. As the economy continues to add construction and has requested that the agency delay enforcement for jobs, increased demand among first-time buyers will help fuel new and a year.” For additional information on the new rule, contact Rob Matuga existing sales in 2017. at 202-266-8507.
How the Silica Rule Impacts Your Bottom Line Nothing underscores the value of NAHB membership quite like cash savings. NAHB economists recently tallied it up and confirmed just how much our members are saving this year. The combined effect of NAHB’s legislative victories and program initiatives from the past year amount to an average savings of nearly $6,000 per builder for each housing start in 2017. One prime example of a victory that’s positively impacting builders’ bottom lines is the delay of OSHA’s proposed rule regarding the release of silica on job sites. Our experts determined the delay amounts to an estimated savings of $1,500 per builder, per start. Go to nahb.org/savings for more about the financial impact of the delayed silica rule. Additional examples of the value of NAHB membership will also be highlighted throughout the coming months. page 18
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House Approves NAHB-Supported Association Health Plan Bill
The House approved the Small Business Health Fairness Act (H.R. 1101), association health plan legislation that would put small businesses on an equal footing with large employers and unions when it comes to negotiating lower insurance costs.
passage of this bill as a “key vote” due to its importance to the housing industry. The letter stated that association health plans would grant small businesses access to better and more affordable health care plans. By providing the ability to create pooling arrangements across state lines, the bill would ensure a level playing field for smaller firms that want to help their workers and their families with their health care needs.
NAHB has been a long-time proponent of association health plans and continues to work with Congress to ensure that this market-based health care option remains a viable alternative for small businesses and their employees. Of note to the home building community, the bill includes an amendment which clarifies that small businesses that have already established and administer association health plans, including some HBAs, can continue to operate under existing state and federal law.
With passage of the Small Business Health Fairness Act, the House could vote as early as tomorrow on the American Health Care Act, a comprehensive bill that would repeal and replace much of the Affordable Care Act, also commonly referred to as Obamacare.
Prior to the House vote, NAHB sent a letter to lawmakers designating
For more information, contact Alexis Moch at 800-368-5242 x8407.
THANK YOU SPIKES!
STATESMAN SPIKE (500-999 SPIKE CREDITS) Bob Yost.......................Dale Yost Construction............................ 595.25 SUPER SPIKE (250-499 SPIKE CREDITS) Mary H. Felton...........Fidelity National Title............................. 346.00 Terry Bennett...............Bennett Builders....................................... 297.75 Samuel Boak................Coates Brothers........................................ 263.00 ROYAL SPIKE (150-249 SPIKE CREDITS) Jack Kousma...............Kousma Insulation................................... 229.00 Chris Majzun Jr. .........Majzun Construction............................... 223.50 Bill Perritt....................Perritt Building Co................................... 219.50 Bucky Kopf..................Kopf Construction Corp......................... 189.00 Randy K. Strauss........Strauss Construction............................... 174.50 Bill Comerford............Hovey Kaiser Insurance Associates...... 173.00 Jeff Hensley.................Lake Star Building & Remodeling......... 158.25 RED SPIKE (100-149 SPIKE CREDITS) Tom Lahetta................Tom Lahetta Builders.............................. 130.00 Chris Majzun Sr..........Majzun Construction............................... 100.50 GREEN SPIKE (50-99 SPIKE CREDITS) Patrick Shenigo...........ShenCon Construction, LLC.................. 94.50 Thomas Caruso...........Caruso’s Cabinets.................................... 91.75 Tom Sear......................Ryan Homes............................................. 89.75 Mike Lapos..................Lapos Construction................................. 74.00
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Tim Conrad.................Graves Lumber......................................... 67.00 Chris Mead..................Maloney & Novotny, LLC...................... 63.50 Aaron Kalizewski.......Grande Maison Construction................. 53.50 Sara Garwood.............BCT Alarm Services................................. 50.50 Ray Allen Thom..........Thom Concrete ........................................ 50.00 LIFE SPIKE (25-49 SPIKE CREDITS) Jason Scott...................North Star Builders.................................. 31.00 Steve Schafer...............Schafer Development.............................. 30.50 Jeremy Vorndran........84 Lumber................................................. 29.50 BLUE SPIKE (6-24 SPIKE CREDITS) Liz Schneider..............Dollar Bank............................................... 18.50 Ken Cassell..................Cassell Construction................................ 13.50 Jason Higgins..............Sunnyside Chevrolet............................... 14.00 Tami Lanphere............Town Money Saver.................................. 10.00 Michelle Nowlin.........First Federal Savings of Lorain.............. 9.5 Jeff Lugar.....................ABC Supply Co........................................ 9.0 Keith Martin................MBD Homes............................................. 9.0 Tom Ostrander............84 Lumber Co........................................... 8.5
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2017 Membership Drive
by Sara Majzun-Garwood - Membership Chairman
Happy Spring to all of our members! If it’s spring, we all know what that means...It’s time for the annual Membership Drive. If you haven’t already been told about this year’s contest, it’s time to read about it here. The 2017 Membership Drive involves breaking the membership into 2 TEAMS... Cleveland Indians versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. If you don’t know to which team you have been assigned to, please feel free to contact the NCBIA office at judie@ncbia.com and our Executive Officer, Judie Docs will be happy to let you know which team you are on.
Are you looking for ways to get more out of membership? Consider joining me and the other members of the Membership Committee. We plan and facilitate the Membership Drive as well as, the 3 general membership meetings each year. The Membership Committee is also responsible for the brand new Young Professionals Committee who are currently planning another “tasting” event. You can be a part of the Young Professionals (YP) if you are a member 35 years old or younger. All of our members are allowed to attend any of the YP events, but they are geared to engage our younger members and help them to grow their contacts and their business.
Your team assignment is the first step. Next...you need to start looking Check out the standings below and get involved. If you’re looking for at who you do business with and find out if they are a member of the other ways to plug in...let me know and I’ll be happy to help you. association. If they aren’t, you need to actively work to recruit them. Invite them to an event...tell them all about the advantages of being a NCBIA Member. For every primary member you recruit you receive 6 NUMBER OF MEMBERS TO DATE: 29 tickets that will be placed into a drawing for our end of contest “GRAND 19 PRIMARY MEMBERS - 10 AFFILIATE MEMBERS PRIZE.” This year’s prize is a trip for 2! If, as a group, we bring in 40 Indians Have brought in 15 Members new Primary members to the association, we will up the prize value of the trip from $1,800 to $2,800. (4 of which are Affiliate)
Membership Drive Update...
Cavs have brought in 14 Members
Be sure to keep an eye out in this monthly newsletter as well as in the NCBIA e-Update that comes out each Tuesday for updates on the contest and to see who’s winning.
(6 of which are Affiliate)
Indians: 70 - Cavs: 54
Congress Strikes Down OSHA Recordkeeping Rule In a victory for NAHB and the small business community, the Senate for a violation. Subsequent court rulings upheld the six-month statute of today passed legislation approved by the House earlier this month that limitations. will force the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to reverse a recent recordkeeping rule that would needlessly harm small Nonetheless, in a clear attempt to circumvent congressional authority and in spite of the court rulings, OSHA employers. proceeded with its rulemaking, which went into effect on Jan. 18. “NAHB led the charge along with other industry groups to work When President Trump signs the with Congress to roll back this legislation into law, OSHA will regulatory overreach,” said NAHB still be able to issue a citation for Chairman Granger MacDonald. recordkeeping paperwork violations “OSHA’s rule would subject millions up to six months after they occurred of small businesses to citations for and employers will still have the paperwork violations, while doing exact same obligation to record nothing to improve worker health or injuries as they always had. safety.” The difference: OSHA will no longer be able to play “gotcha” by issuing a citation five years after the occurrence, which would do nothing to minimize workplace hazards but would subject small businesses to needless fines and excessive paperwork requirements.
NAHB vigorously opposed OSHA for overstepping its authority by unilaterally extending the explicit six-month statute of limitations on recordkeeping violations to five years.
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 established that employers must keep accurate records of employee injuries and The legislation passed by a vote of 50-48. For more information, contact illnesses for five years and that OSHA has six months to cite an employer Alex Strong at 800-368-5242 x8279. page 20
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Sales and Marketing Committee - After Hours Networking Luncheon
Thanks to all of those who attended and enjoyed the first SMC After Hours event this year. Be sure to keep watch on the calendar for the next great SMC event!
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Come BUILD With Us!
MARKETING GUIDE 2017
Build a customized marketing plan with this complete guide to North Coast BIA sponsorships, events and activities. ncbia.com North Coast Building Industry Association 5201 Waterford Dr., Sheffield Village, OH 44035 (440) 934-1090
2017 NCBIA Marketing Opportunity Guide - Come Build With Us American Flag Sponsorship - sponsor the flag that flies in front of the North Coast BIA Offices $150 - Your company will be recognized & thanked on all NCBIA Media outlets. BUILDER Newsletter - Monthly 4-color, online publication (print upon request) (based on 12 month commitment) o See separate Rate Card for ad sizes, prices and specifications TOUCH Program (based on 12 month commitment) o Only 1 spot remaining - Your company logo will appear on over 4,000 touches to our members each year - (letters, postcards, emails sent monthly) - $600 Membership Directory - Quarterly online publication (print upon request) (based on 12 month commitment) o See separate rate card for ad sizes and specifications Enhanced Online & Mobile Membership Directory Listing (based on 12 month commitment) Company Logo linked to your website o Enhanced Listing $100 Home and Remodeling Show - 2018 Dates and Location to be determined o Presenting Sponsor - $1,000 - Sponsors the entire event. Local radio station(s) will be broadcasting live at the event. This sponsorship level includes one 10-minute, on air interview, mic time during the event, 4 presenter sessions, mentions on the pre-show announcements, booth space, signage at the event, logo and note in BUILDER newsletter on the event photo page. o Supporting Sponsor - $500 - (with purchase of a booth) -- Local radio will be broadcasting live at the event. This sponsorship level includes one 10-minute interview, 2 presenter sessions, signage at the event, logo and note in BUILDER newsletter on the event photo page. o Patron Sponsor - $250 - (with purchase of a booth) -- Local radio will be broadcasting live at the event. This sponsorship level includes one 10-minute interview, logo and note in BUILDER newsletter on event photo page. General Membership Meetings - 3 general meetings per year - Your logo on Registration; promotion in BIA Media in print & online o Two Remaining Meetings (June and October) $280 o June 2 (Membership Cookout) $150 o October 18 (Election Night) $150 Sales & Marketing Committee Educational Offerings - Scheduled throughout the year; promotion in BIA Media in print & online o SMC Educational Offering Sponsor $50 Young Professionals Committee Social Events - Scheduled throughout the year; promotion in BIA Media in print & online o YP Social Event Sponsor $50 **All pricing subject to change without notice.
Company Name: __________________________________________ Contact: ________________________________________________ email address/phone: ______________________________________
2017 NCBIA Marketing Opportunity Guide - Come Build With Us Virtual Parade of Homes - online 24/7 (based on 12 month commitment) o Grand Sponsor $1,000 o Sustaining Sponsor o Home Sponsor $500 o Patron Sponsor
$250 $150
Golf Classic - August 4, 2017 - Sweetbriar Golf Course o Presenting Sponsors (1-sold) $1,500 o Breakfast Sponsor o Hole-in-One Sponsor $1,300 o Photo Sponsorship (1-sold) o Golf Cart Sponsor $1,000 o Skill Prize Sponsors (4 available) o Dinner Sponsors $550 o “Pink” Ball Sponsor o Awards Sponsor $500 o On-Course Sponsors o Hors d’oeuvres Sponsor $500 Clambake Committee - October 7, 2017 o Presenting Sponsors o Raffle Board Sponsors (2 available) o Patron Sponsors
$599 $199 $99
$300 $300 $250 each $200 $150
Sponsor this event NOW and HOLD 2016 Pricing for YOUR Company!
Economic Forecast Conference - November 2, 2017 - Four Associations in ONE Location o Table Top Display (includes 1 dinner) $400 Best of Ohio - Statewide Award Program o Supporter of OHBA Best of Ohio Homes Awards $500 Includes: Your company logo on signage and acknowledgment of your company in front of industry peers; your logo on the OHBA web page --ohiohba.com; your logo in all Best of Ohio display signage at OHBA Fall Board Meetings; your logo in the opening slides during the Awards Banquet. o Bronze Sponsors of OHBA Best of Ohio Homes Awards $1,000 Includes: All the benefits described in Supporter package PLUS inclusion of your logo in no fewer than three Best of Ohio Homes Awards promotional emails to industry leaders; your logo in a directmail promotion to thousands of members and supporters; become the named sponsors of a specific award category and enjoy a moment in the spotlight presenting the most prestigious award to the winner on stage. o Gold Sponsors of OHBA Best of Ohio Homes Awards $5,000 Includes: All the benefits described in Bronze Sponsor package PLUS: 2 tickets to the Best of Ohio Homes Awards Banquet during OHBA Fall Board meetings; logo recognition as a Gold Sponsor in all Best of Ohio Homes Awards Promotional materials including marketing, direct-mail promotions, slide shows, and on-site signage; prominent display of your logo on tent cards placed on dining tables at the Awards Banquet; Acknowledgment from the podium during the Awards Banquet and an opportunity to be scripted briefly into the Banquet program to address the attendees; you are invited to ramp up the fun by branding the events with custom glasses or a similar item; table center piece will include your company’s logo; “Best in Show” Awards Presenter; Receive a free exhibit tabletop and program advertising.
TOTAL SPONSORSHIP COMMITTMENT ____________________ Payment plans available upon request. Contact Judie at the NCBIA Office at (440) 934-1090 or judie@ncbia.com.
12 Annual Elected Officials Reception - Parker’s Grille & Tavern, Avon Lake
Thanks to Grace Gallucci of NOACA for taking the time to address a number of our members prior to our reception. Your comments and information were very interesting to all in attendance.
Lake Erie Landlords Association Lorain County Association of Realtors Lorain County Chamber of Commerce Lorain County Community Alliance North Coast BIA
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12 Annual Elected Officials Reception - Parker’s Grille & Tavern, Avon Lake
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WE’RE HERE FOR THE LONG HAUL.
2016 RAM 3500 TRADESMAN® LOAD-LEVELING REAR AIR SUSPENSION 1
MAXIMUM 31,210 LB TOWING 2
IMPRESSIVE 7,390 LB PAYLOAD 3
Home builders face a demanding work site—and they demand the most from their work vehicles. That’s why we build Ram trucks to always be ready for the big job and never buckle under pressure. To help your business go the distance, FCA US LLC offers NAHB members, employees and family members a $500 cash allowance on select FCA US vehicles. Stack this offer with our On The Job program to get game-changing cash allowances on vehicle upfit and service. Use your NAHB membership to get the dependable power of Ram trucks and give it everything you need to get your job done. Whether your big job is next month or years away, trust the longestlasting pickup trucks4 to finish strong.
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No-Extra-Charge 2-Year Gas/Diesel Lube-Oil-Filter Allowance
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Up to $1,000 Commercial Graphics Program Allowance
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Visit NAHB.ORG/FCA for more details. FCA US LLC IS A PROUD AFFINITY PROGRAM PROVIDER FOR THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS.
1 Available feature. 2 Available Cummins® Diesel when properly equipped. 3 Payload based on available 6.4L gas V8. 4 Based on IHS Automotive VIO registration data for all brands of GVW 1-3 pickup trucks continuously sold in the U.S. since 1988, Dodge and Ram have the highest overall percentage still on the road. 5 Family members must reside in member’s same household. See dealer for allowance and eligibility requirements. 6 Upfit bonus must be used in conjunction with On The Job program. See dealer for On The Job eligibility requirements and offers. ©2017 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved. Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram are registered trademarks of FCA US LLC. FIAT is a registered trademark of FCA Group Marketing S.p.A., used under license by FCA US LLC. Cummins is a registered trademark of Cummins Inc.
2017 Home and Remodeling Show - March 31 & April 1, 2017 - Emerald Event Center
2017 Home and Remodeling Show - March 31 & April 1, 2017 - Emerald Event Center
Thanks to our Home Show Sponsors...
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We’re in the offering NAHB members up to $1,000 business.
2017 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500HD
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
2017 GMC Sierra 1500
2017 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo Van
NAHB MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM THESE SPECIAL OFFERS. Members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) can now enjoy a private offer1 of up to $1,000 toward the purchase or lease of most new Chevrolet, Buick and GMC vehicles. Choose an eligible vehicle at your local dealer and present your NAHB proof of membership. You can add on incentives from the National Fleet Purchase Program2 and Business Choice3 to get the best value on vehicles that run your business. For private offer details, visit nahb.org/gm.
Example offer for NAHB members who are business owners purchasing a 2017 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo Van. Up to
$1,000 Private Offer1
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National Fleet Purchase Program (FVX)2
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$1,200
Eligible Accessory Cash Allowance3,4
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$6,200 In Potential Value
1 Private offer amount varies by model. Up to $500 offer for retail deliveries and up to $1,000 offer for fleet deliveries. Valid toward the purchase or lease of eligible new 2016 and 2017 model year vehicles. Customer must take delivery by 1/2/18. Not compatible with other private offers. Not valid on prior purchases. Compatible with many current incentives. Incentives are subject to change without notice. Offer excludes Chevrolet Bolt, Camaro, Chevy SS, Corvette, Sonic, Spark, Trax, Volt, Buick Cascada, Lacrosse, Regal, Verano and all Cadillac vehicles. Additional GM models may be excluded from time to time at GM’s sole discretion. See dealer for details. 2Offer available to qualified fleet customers. Not compatible with some other offers. Take delivery by 12/31/17. See dealer for details. 3To qualify, vehicle must be used in the day-to-day operations of your business and not solely for personal/non-business-related transportation purposes. Must provide proof of business. For complete program requirements, including information regarding offers, vehicles, equipment, options, warranties, and ordering, consult your dealer or visit gmbusinesschoice.com. Take delivery by 1/2/18. 4 Not eligible on associated accessories from third-party independent suppliers. Not available with some other offers. Take delivery by 1/2/18. See dealer for details. ©2017 General Motors, LLC. All rights reserved. The marks appearing in this ad are the trademarks or service marks of GM, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.