NCBIA December 2021 BUILDER Newsletter by North Coast BIA

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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).

NCBIA Office

5201 Waterford Dr. Sheffield Village, OH 44035 Phone: 440.934.1090 info@ncbia.com | www.ncbia.com

NCBIA Staff

Executive Officer Judie Docs | judie@ncbia.com Executive Assistant LaBreeska Bellan | labreeskancbia@gmail.com Administrative Assistant Ashlyn Bellan | ashlynncbia@gmail.com Marketing Associate Maria Sabala | maria.sabala.ncbia@gmail.com

2021 NCBIA Officers President Sara Majzun, BCT Alarm Services, Inc. Vice President Tim King, K. Hovnanian Homes - Ohio Division Associate Vice President John Toth, Floor Coverings International Treasurer Melanie Stock, Treasurer, First Federal Savings of Lorain Secretary Mike Meszes, Secretary, DRC Construction Co. Immediate Past President Jeremy Vorndran, 84 Lumber

2021 NCBIA Board of Directors

Dennis Willis, ActionCOACH TeamNEO Kelly Christy, Cleveland Custom Homes Dave Linna, Linna Homes & Remodeling Jason Rodriguez, Lorain County Joint Vocational School Mark Craig, Mark F. Craig, Esq. Jason Scott, North Star Builders Brett Adams, Genoa Bank Dave Weisenberger, Tusing Builders & Roofing Services

December 2021

Advertising Policy - The North Coast Building Industry Association reserves the right to reject advertising in the Builder newsletter based on content. Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorsement of the product or service advertised.

NCBIA Life Directors

Jeremy Vorndran, 84 Lumber Calvin Smith, Calvin Smith Builders Tom Caruso, Caruso’s Cabinets Bob Yost, Dale Yost Construction Liz Schneider Dollar Bank Mary H. Felton, Guardian Title Jack Kousma, Kousma Insulation Jeff Hensley, Lake Star Building & Remodeling Chris Majzun Sr., Majzun Construction Co. Chris S. Majzun Jr., Majzun Construction Co. Jim Sprague, Maloney + Novotny, LLC Randy Strauss, Strauss Construction Tom Lahetta, Tom Lahetta Builders, Inc.

2021 NAHB & OHBA Directors

These are our members who represent our local industry in Washington DC and Columbus.

Sr. NAHB Life Director

Randy Strauss, Strauss Construction

Ohio’s State Rep. to NAHB

Randy Strauss, Strauss Construction

OHBA Past Presidents Randy Strauss, 1996

2021 OHBA Trustees

Jeremy Vorndran, 84 Lumber Sara Majzun, BCT Alarm Services, Inc. (alternate) Jason Scott, North Star Builders

OHBA Area 2 Vice-President Enzo Perfetto, Enzoco Homes

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Wednesday 3:00 & 5:00 PM

INSTALL ATION - CIR. OF E XCELLENCE - HALL OF FAME

OF EVENTS Membership Event

Ahern’s Banquet Center, Avon Lake

E XECUTIVE COMMIT TEE & BOARD MEE TINGS

Board

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH 8-10

Tues-Thurs

INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS’ SHOW

National Event

Orlando, Florida

26 & 27 Sat & Sun 9-5 & 10-3

NCBIA HOME & REMODELING SHOW

Local Event

OHBA BOARD MEE TING

State Event

Monday

Emerald Event Center, Avon

NATIONAL DESIGNATION MONTH 1

Tuesday

Wednesday 3:00 & 5:00 PM

E XECUTIVE COMMIT TEE & BOARD MEE TINGS

Wednesday TBD

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEE TING

OHBA BOARD MEE TING

State Event

Board

Membership Event

Ahern’s Banquet Center, Avon Lake

NEW HOMES MONTH

NATIONAL HOME REMODELING MONTH 11

Wednesday 3:00 & 5:00 PM

E XECUTIVE COMMIT TEE & BOARD MEE TINGS

Monday

MEMORIAL DAY | OFFICE CLOSED

Board

Rev. 12/6/2021

Table of Contents 6 - Letter from the President

18 - 2022 Home Show Sponsor Contract

7 - Menu of Services 8 - Save the Dates 8 - Member News 10 - Executive Officer’s Report

20 - NAHB Now: Higher

12-13 - “Come Together”

Builder Sentiment Strong at Year’s End

Installation, Hall of Fame, Circle of Excellence flyer

14 - Eye on Housing: New

Home Sales Jump in November on High Consumer Demand

15 - Eye on Housing:

Construction Job Openings Surge

16-17 - 2022 Home Show Exhibitor Contract

Spike Update

2022 NCBIA Calendar of Events

32 - OHBA Executive VP Column

34-35 - Sedgwick Update 38-41 - Message from

Randy Strauss, Ohio State Rep to NAHB

Mortgage Rates Expected Following Fed Policy Pivot

41 - OHBA Story 2021 (video)

21 - NAHB Now: Top Colors

42-43 - Photo Gallery:

22 - NAHB Now: Home

44 - Legislative Review

for 2022

23 - Eye on the Economy: Macro Risks are Rising

24 - Eye on the Economy:

Inflation Pressure to Continue in 2022

27 - Eye on the Economy:

Home Price Growth is Slowing

Welcome New Members!

30-31 - NEW!!!

Thank You for Renewing! Sorry to See You Go!

29 - Home Warranty Books

Ugly Sweater Christmas Party

45-53 - 2022 NCBIA Marketing Guide

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

WHAT A YEAR it has Been! 2021 is coming to a close and I am sure many of us are giving a sigh of relief. While we are still in the throes of the pandemic, this year brought new and different challenges than we have faced in previous years. From lumber pricing to labor shortages and everything in between, there was not a single company in this industry that these issues did not impact. But we made it through and 2022 is looking brighter and better than ever!

Sara Majzun, BCT Alarm Services, Inc.

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I look forward to taking on the role as president again for 2022 and I am even more excited that our executive committee as well as our committee chairs will also be staying the same. We accomplished a lot this year and I know that next year will bring even bigger and better things! Happy New Year everyone!

There are quite a few people that I need to thank for making 2021 such a successful year for the North Coast Building Industry Association. First off, the NCBIA staff who make our events run smoothly and keep us up to date on what is going on in the industry around the country; Judie, Maria, Labreeska & Ashlyn thank you for all you do to keep the association afloat. Secondly I need to thank my board of directors; thank you for your dedication to the association as well as volunteering your time, energy and most importantly your knowledge to help guide us through this year. To my executive committee which is made up of Tim King, John Toth, Jeremy Vorndran, Mike Meszes and Melanie Stock, words cannot even begin to express my gratitude to you guys. From the group text messages to the off-site planning sessions, I firmly believe that the NCBIA would not be where it is right now without this stellar group of people. To my committee chairs, you all kicked ass this year! Every single event that we had was well attended, flawlessly executed and really showed our members what it meant to be a part of the NCBIA! I am looking forward to seeing what you all can do in 2022! Lastly I need to thanks the men that I consult as my presidential advisors; Jeff Hensley, Jeremy Vorndran and Chris Majzun Jr. Taking on this role as president was super exciting but also very scary for me. I knew I had HUGE shoes to fill following in the footsteps of these three over the last 5 years and that it was going to be a big task to accomplish. Every step of the way I knew that these 3 had my back and were always there to answer questions and offer guidance and support even if it wasn’t quite what I wanted to hear. I greatly appreciate everything you did for me and I look forward to your support and tough love as we move in to 2022! I look forward to taking on the role as president again for 2022 and I am even more excited that our executive committee as well as our committee chairs will also be staying the same. We accomplished a lot this year and I know that next year will bring even bigger and better things! Happy New Year everyone! #TeamNCBIA

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Want to be a sponsor for any of these events? Let us know! Sponsor early to get maximum exposure!!!!! Call or email Judie at judie@ncbia.com for marketing opportunities to help your bottom line!!!!!

Do you have some business news to share? Business anniversaries, accomplishments, awards, publications, etc.? Send to judie@ncbia.com. We want to hear from you!

TO BE RESCHEDULED

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM "Come Together" Installation, Circle of Excellence, Hall of Fame Ahern's Banquet Center 726 Avon Belden Road, Avon Lake

Wednesday, January 12 3:00 - Executive Committee 5:00 - Board Meeting

Tues-Thurs, Jan. 8-10

International Builders' Show Orlando, Florida

Saturday, February 26

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AND Sunday, February 27 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Home & Remodeling Show Emerald Event Center 33040 Just Imagine Drive, Avon

Monday, February 28 OHBA Board Meeting

*All committee meetings held via Zoom, unless otherwise noted. If you would like to participate in a committee, please email Judie Docs at judiencbia@ gmail.com.

Check the website at www.ncbia.com for upto-date changes, additions, and corrections to these events!

Congratulations to Sara Majzun on her recent marriage to DJ Grincewicz. Sara and DJ celebrated with friends and family at an intimate, in-home ceremony and celebration at her parents' home on Saturday, December 4th, 2021. Congratulations Sara and DJ!!

[PLEASE READ!!!!] Re: Installation Night We regret to inform you that the January 8th event has to be postponed at this time due to the current state of the pandemic in our home communities. The event is in the process of being rescheduled for a later date and we will keep you informed of the new date once it is set. If you have a registration for the January 8th event, it will automatically carry over to the new date unless you specify otherwise. Stay warm. Stay safe. And take care of each other out there!

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT

HAVE A

Safe 2022! Winter can be a tricky time for everyone, but especially for personnel on home building jobsites. Of course, the ongoing pandemic adds another dimension to jobsite safety plans during the cold weather months. Home builders should continue to require their workers and trades partners to follow current guidelines for the Coronavirus. Although there is light at the end of the tunnel for the pandemic, we should continue to practice diligence. But cold weather also brings non-virus dangers to jobsites that require special attention. The use of space heaters inside structures presents an elevated fire risk, so be careful while using them. OSHA also has guidance for workers on jobsites during the winter that includes: Be aware of weather forecasts. Keeping track of the forecast for the day is the first step for keeping your workers warm. A worst-case scenario is that an employer sends workers out to a jobsite the day a blizzard blows into town. Employers should watch the local weather and check the National Weather Service. If possible, schedule work during the warmest part of the day. Limit exposure to the elements. When the wind and snow are blowing and temperatures are dangerously low, schedule outside work in shorter time blocks. Consider breaking up larger projects into smaller tasks or providing short, frequent breaks in a warm environment such as a heated trailer or a tent with portable heaters.

by Judie Docs, CSP, MCSP, MIRM, CMP, CGP

“

I hope you and those close to you have enjoyed the holiday season and here is to a safe and prosperous 2022!

Require proper gear. Working outside during the winter requires the right gear for the job, including boots, heavy coats, gloves, hats and other essentials based on the weather. Employers should require all workers to wear clothing that will keep them warm and dry to prevent hypothermia and frostbite. Review work sites every day. Any kind of debris can pose a risk in work environments; however, it is particularly true for winter construction. Snow and ice on overhangs and rooftops should be regularly cleared to prevent falling to the ground level. Snow can also hide dangerous materials that can fall to a lower level and injure a worker. Remove snow and ice. Before work is started on a site, employers should ensure snow is removed, salt or sand is put down, and large patches of ice are chipped away. And, no matter how time sensitive the construction job is, workers should avoid working on scaffolding in ice and snow. Inspect and prepare vehicles. Before heading into the winter, all work vehicles should be inspected to determine if they are fully functioning. Employers should also add winter emergency kits to work vehicles that include an ice scraper, snow brush, shovel, tow chain, flashlight with extra batteries, emergency flares, a blanket, snacks, and water. Educate workers on the signs of frostbite and hypothermia. Even when employers do everything they can to protect workers, issues can still arise. Supervisors and workers need to know the symptoms of hypothermia and frostbite so that if anyone shows these signs, they can receive immediate medical attention.

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Stay safe from the elements and the Coronavirus this winter, because 2022 is promising to be an extraordinary year in home building. I hope you and those close to you have enjoyed the holiday season and here is to a safe and prosperous 2022!

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THE NORTH COAST BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

$ 65 per person

WILL BE SATURDAY RESCHEDULED JANUARY 8 SOON! STAY 2022 TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS!!

Buffet dinner Open bar

JOIN US IN HONORING OUR 2022 OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

5:00 5:45 6:30 7:30

WE WILL BE HONORING OUR NEW HALL OF FA M E I N D U C T E E S !

P.M. DOORS OPEN P.M. DINNER P.M. PROGRAM BEGINS TO 11:00 P.M. DESSERTS, DJ & DANCING!

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CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE:

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PLATINUM CIRCLE SPONSOR - $500 GOLD CIRCLE SPONSOR - $400 SILVER CIRCLE SPONSOR - $300 BRONZE CIRCLE SPONSOR - $200

HALL OF FAME SPONSORS - $250

DRINK SPONSOR - $250 DESSERT SPONSOR - $250 TABLE SPONSOR - $150

AD IN PROGRAM - $50

DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS AND CANCELLATIONS IS DECEMBER 30, 2021. COMPANY NAME ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ATTENDEE(S) NAME(S) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ # ATTENDEES @ $ ______________ I WOULD LIKE TO SPONSOR $ ________________________________________ TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $ ______________ ___ PLEASE INVOICE ME

___ CHECK ENCLOSED

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CARD NUMBER ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ EXP. DATE _______________________________ CVV# ________________________ BILLING ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ $5.00 CONVENIENCE FEE WILL BE CHARGED FOR ALL CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS REMEMBER, A RESERVATION MADE IS A RESERVATION PAID.

REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.NCBIA.COM BY EMAIL: JUDIE@NCBIA.COM BY MAIL: NCBIA, 5201 WATERFORD DRIVE, SHEFFIELD VILLAGE OH 44035

REV. 12/26/2021

EYE ON HOUSING

NEW HOME SALES Jump in November on High Consumer Demand

BY: DANUSHKA NANAYAKKARA-SKILLINGTON

ew single-family home sales rose in November as housing demand was supported by low interest rates and strong consumer demand, despite the ongoing building materials challenges impacting the housing industry. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau estimated sales of newly built, single-family homes in November at a 744,000 seasonally adjusted annual pace, a 12.4% gain over downwardly revised October rate of 662,000 and is 14.0% below the November 2020 estimate of 865,000. The gains for new home sales are consistent with the NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI, which edged up to 84 in December, demonstrating that housing is a leading sector for the economy. Sales-adjusted inventory levels are at a balanced 6.5 months’ supply in November. The count of completed, ready-to-occupy new homes is just 40,000 homes nationwide. Median sales price continues to increase in November at $416,900. This is up 18.8% compared to the November 2020 median sales price of $350,800. Moreover, sales are increasingly coming from homes that have not started construction, with that count up 75.4% year-over-year, not seasonally adjusted (NSA). These measures point to continued gains for single-family construction ahead. Regionally on a year-to-date basis, new home sales declined in all four regions; 1.3% in the Northeast, 4.5% in the South, 5.3% in the Midwest, and 12.5% in the West.

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EYE ON HOUSING

CONSTRUCTION Job Openings Surge BY ROBERT DIETZ

he labor market continues to tighten, especially for the construction industry. The count of open construction jobs increased to 410,000 unfilled positions in October, the highest measure in the history of the data series (going back to late 2000). The housing market remains underbuilt and requires additional labor, lots and lumber and building materials to add inventory. Hiring in the construction sector remained solid in October, rising to a 5.0% rate. The post-virus peak rate of hiring occurred in May 2020 (10.3%) as a rebound took hold in home building and remodeling. Hiring slowed in early 2021, with the exception of a weather-related rebound in March 2021. While hiring has been impeded due to a lack of workers, jobs gains have increased during the second half of this year. Construction sector layoffs remained near a 4-year low, at a 1.8% rate in October. In April 2020, the layoff rate was 10.9%. Since that time however, the sector layoff rate has been below 3%, with the exception of February 2021 due to weather effects. The rate has trended lower in 2021 due to the skilled labor shortage. The job openings rate in construction surged to 5.4% in October, with 410,000 open positions in the sector. This is significantly higher than the 253,000 count recorded a year ago. Looking forward, the construction job openings rate is likely to see increased upward pressure as both the residential and nonresidential construction sectors trend higher. Attracting skilled labor will remain a key objective for construction firms in the coming quarters and will become more challenging as the labor market strengthens and the unemployment rate declines.

December 2021

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NOW A TWO DAY SHOW!!!!! EXHIBITOR CONTRACT Company Name (as it will appear in show) __________________________________________

Saturday, February 26th 9-5

Contact Person (print) _________________________________________________________

Sunday, February 27th 10-3

Emerald Event Center, Avon

349 Booth Space ($449 non-members)

DIRECT SALES BOOTHS $149

Booth spaces are LIMITED and available on a 1st Come, 1st Served Basis! 2021 SOLD OUT - Act now to secure your booth!

BOOTH INFORMATION Will you need electricity? _______ YES _______ NO Electric is optional and available on a 1st Come, 1st Served Basis! ______# of Booth Spaces

____________TOTAL AMOUNT DUE

Sponsorships Available Call for More Info!

Showcase Your Business

Printed Name

PAYMENT METHOD:

Please Indicate how you would like to pay for your booth space. ___Invoice

___Check Enclosed

___VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC*

**A $5.00 Convenience Fee will be charged for all Credit Card Payments

*If you select credit card, our office will call for your card information.

Event Sponsors: Our Biggest Consumer Event of the Year!

Over 1000 Local Consumers Expected

Questions? Contact the NCBIA at (440) 934-1090

Supporting Sponsors:

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RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING EXHIBITS MANAGEMENT: The North Coast Building Industry Association (NCBIA) shall be deemed Event Management and shall have all rights thereto assigned. (From here on the North Coast Building Industry Association will be referred to as NCBIA). CHARACTER OF EXHIBITS: NCBIA reserves the right to approve all exhibits. The exhibits and the distribution of promotional material shall be limited to the confines of the Exhibitor’s space. Under no circumstances shall any Exhibitor be permitted to attract attention to his/her exhibit in such a way as to distract or interfere with the other exhibitors. REGISTRATION: Exhibitors and their employees at the Event should wear a registration badge and/or tag for proper identification. SET UP/REMOVAL OF EXHIBITS: All exhibits must be placed and ready at the opening of the show and no movement of exhibits will be permitted until after the close of the show. Exhibits must remain intact until after closing of the show and be removed within such time as may be specified by the NCBIA. Strict compliance with move in and move out times is mandatory. A fine for late move in and/or early move out will be assessed at the discretion of the NCBIA. RAFFLES: Exhibitors are encouraged to conduct games, lotteries and/or similar activities to increase patron participation, so long as it does not interfere with the other exhibitors. CARE OF EXHIBITS/AISLES: Aisles must be kept clear at all times. Seating for buyers must be confined within the exhibitor’s space. Exhibitors are requested at all times to cooperate with the NCBIA in maintaining all exhibits in appropriate condition. *In the event that the Exhibitor does not exhibit as provided herein or fails to comply in any respect with the terms of this agreement, the NCBIA management shall have the right without notice to the Exhibitor, to license the use of said space to any other company, enterprise, person or persons and the Exhibitor agrees to pay any deficiency, loss and/or damage sustained by the NCBIA as a consequence of such failure to occupy space as provided in this agreement. In addition, it is agreed that should the NCBIA be unable to license the use of said space as herein provided, it shall have the right to occupy said space for its own purposes without prejudice to its rights against Exhibitor pursuant to this agreement, including but not limited to the payment of a license fee. *Exhibitor will not sub license any part of the space herein provided for without the express written consent of the NCBIA. In the event the exhibit premises are destroyed or rendered unavailable for any reason whatsoever (whether before or during the scheduled exhibition), the rights of the Exhibitor under this agreement shall be limited to a pro-rated refund of the amount paid for the space licensed. DIRECT SALES: All direct sales vendors must make the payment for their space in full at the time of registration.

COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: Exhibitors must comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations and rules that may be in force during the exhibit. INSURANCE: Exhibitors who desire insurance on their exhibits must procure same at their own expense. The NCBIA will not be responsible for any losses incurred by the Exhibitor or its employees because of theft, damage or for any cause whatsoever nor to any property of employee(s) or Exhibitor(s) while en route to or from exhibit. The Exhibitor agrees to make no claim for any reason whatsoever, including negligence, against the NCBIA or NCBIA management, its agents or employees while in the show quarters. Exhibitor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the NCBIA against any loss, damage or expense (including reasonable attorney’s fees) act or omission of Exhibitor or its agents connected in any way with its exhibits. DECORATIONS, SIGNS, ETC: All equipment in conjunction with the exhibit must be provided by the Exhibitor. However, only the sign of the firm covered by the Exhibitor’s agreement may be placed in the booth or upon printed list of exhibitors or program. All decorations must conform to fire regulations. No exhibit is permitted that is more than eight feet high, or that obstructs other exhibits due to its design or size or that presents a safety hazard to other exhibitors and/or attendees. PAYMENT DEFAULT: A service charge of 15% per month is applicable on all balances after 30 days. In the event any unpaid amount is placed for collection, client and/or agent agree to pay all collection costs, including reasonable attorney’s fees. REFUND POLICY: A partial refund will only be given with a minimum of 45 days notice prior to the event. The NCBIA retains the right to use their own discretion when deeming the reason for refund as a viable one to determine whether refund shall be granted. *The NCBIA shall have the right to make such rules and regulations in connection with the Exhibition as it may deem proper and may amend them at any time, and the NCBIA shall have the full power in the matter of interpretation and enforcement thereof. The rules and regulations heretofore referred to are printed on this agreement and are incorporated herein by reference. Exhibitor agrees to abide by said rules and regulations. *It is agreed that this instrument is a license, and not a lease, and that no leasehold or tenancy is intended to be or shall be created hereby. *This agreement cannot be varied, modified or canceled by the Exhibitor without the express written consent of the NCBIA. *IN WITNESS THEREOF, the Exhibitor has caused this application and agreement to be executed by authorized representative.

REFRESHMENTS: No sample food and/or beverage products may be distributed by exhibitors except upon written authorization of the NCBIA. Signature of Exhibitor ___________________________________________________ Date___________________

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Everything on Supporting Sponsor list, PLUS radio interview, booth space, logo on staff t-shirts and all printed advertising, mention in radio advertisements, option to have your company’s banner hung at show entrance and studio quality videos to promote your business! Includes: mention in radio ads, your logo in event program, Facebook event page, slideshow during event, option to put promotional items in swag bag, and recognition in BUILDER newsletter. Lunch is provided for ALL sponsors!

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HIGHER MORTGAGE RATES Expected Following Fed Policy Pivot

he Federal Reserve on Dec. 15 signaled that it will be shifting from an accommodative monetary policy stance that has supported the economic rebound from the 2020 recession toward a tighter policy as a direct result of ongoing, elevated inflation data. For the housing community, this policy pivot means that mortgage interest rates are likely to rise in 2022. This will reduce housing affordability and again emphasizes the need for policymakers to enact solutions to fix the nation’s supply chains that are impeding more robust housing construction. At the conclusion of its December policy meeting, the Fed announced changes to its outlook and projections in response to increased inflation data and inflation expectations that will yield higher interest rates in 2022 because of tighter monetary policy. The announcement makes several changes to both the Fed’s economic outlook and its implied monetary policy path: > > >

Acceleration of tapering of purchases of mortgage-backed securities and Treasuries • The central bank will double the pace of tapering with an anticipated conclusion of bond purchases in March 2022. Retirement of “transitory” inflation expectations • The Fed’s outlook notes that supply-demand imbalances are contributing to “elevated levels of inflation.” • The Fed’s economic projections increased its estimate for 2021 inflation (under the core PCE measure) from 3.7% to 4.4%. • As an indication that inflation will persist well into 2022, the projection for inflation next year increased from 2.3% to 2.7%. Higher interest rates sooner • The Fed did not announce a change in the federal funds target rate. • However, its announcement/outlook suggests three 25 basis point rate hikes in 2022 and three more in 2023.

This implied tightening is consistent with NAHB’s existing forecast of a 2% 10-year Treasury rate near the end of 2022. This higher rate also implies the 30-year mortgage rate rising somewhat higher than 3.6% by the end of next year. NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz provides more analysis in this Eye on Housing blog post.

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TOP COLORS for 2022

omes are going green in 2022 — green-hued, that is — based on leading trends from top paint manufacturers. Subtle green-gray hues are among the top picks for their versatility and serene ambience:

Behr's 2022 Color of the Year, Breezeway

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• “Evoking the silver-green stem of a flower, October Mist creates a canvas for other colors — and your imagination – to blossom,” noted Benjamin Moore in unveiling its 2022 color of the year, October Mist. • Sherwin-Williams’ Evergreen Fog incorporates a comparable “soothing” and “subtle” shade that pairs well with bold neutrals, such as Urbane Bronze, Uber Umber and Bakelite Gold. • Behr’s silvery green Breezeway provides a sense of respite through its sea glass-inspired tone. • Dutch Boy’s Cypress Garden elicits a slightly bolder shade of green to create simple, quiet spaces. • PPG’s elegant Olive Spring refreshes the home with its “organic liveliness” and pairs well with rich tones such as Gooseberry, Onyx, Oceania and Castle Stone. • Valspar’s 2022 Colors of the Year palette includes its own green-gray hue, Blanched Thyme, that “works beautifully with warmer wood tones for a natural and balanced look.” Warmer colors, such as Rustic Oak, Country Charm, Gilded Linen, Sunset Curtains and Subtle Peach, and bolder shades, such as Mountain River, Fired Earth and Delightful Moon, help round out the palette. Farrow & Ball’s color trends feature Breakfast Room Green, which brightens up a room and offers a colorful backdrop for home décor.

Meanwhile, Pantone selected a bolder color of the year in Very Peri. Similar to other top colors, key qualities for this hue include liveliness and creativity. “Very Peri brings a novel perspective and vision of the trusted and beloved blue color family, encompassing the qualities of blues, yet at the same time…displays a spritely, joyous attitude and dynamic presence that encourages courageous creativity and imaginative expressions,” noted Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. For more trending design ideas, visit nahb.org.

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HOME BUILDER SENTIMENT Strong at Year's End

espite inflation concerns and ongoing production bottlenecks, home builder confidence edged higher for the fourth consecutive month on strong consumer demand and limited existing inventory. Builder sentiment in the market for newly built single-family homes moved one point higher to 84 in December, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. This ties the highest reading of the year that was posted in February. “While demand remains strong, finding workers, predicting pricing and dealing with material delays remains a challenge,” said NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke. “Policymakers need to work on supply chain improvements and controlling costly inflation. Addressing lumber tariffs would be a good place to start.” “The most pressing issue for the housing sector remains lack of inventory,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. “Building has increased but the industry faces constraints, namely cost/availability of materials, labor and lots. And while 2021 single-family starts are expected to end the year 24% higher than the pre-Covid 2019 level, we expect higher interest rates in 2022 will put a damper on housing affordability.” Derived from a monthly survey that NAHB has been conducting for 35 years, the NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI gauges builder perceptions of current 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 for each component are then used to calculate a seasonally adjusted index where any number over 50 indicates that more builders view conditions as good than poor. The HMI index gauging current sales conditions rose one point to 90 and the gauge charting traffic of prospective buyers also posted a onepoint gain to 70. The component measuring sales expectations in the next six months held steady for the third consecutive month at 84. Looking at the three-month moving averages for regional HMI scores, the Northeast rose four points to 74, the Midwest posted a two-point gain to 74 and the South and West each posted a three-point rise to 87, respectively. HMI tables can be found at nahb.org/hmi. More information on housing statistics is also available at Housing Economics PLUS (formerly housingeconomics.com).

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EYE ON THE ECONOMY

MACRO RISKS are Rising BY: ROBERT DIETZ

inancial markets and policymakers are indicating rising risks for the overall economy. Higher inflation is the top near-term concern, after the Consumer Price Index reported a 6.2% year-over-year gain in October — the largest increase in more than 30 years. While most economists, and the NAHB forecast, expect inflation to ease, the key question is how quickly. Our analysis, including effects from higher home construction costs and rising rents and owner costs, indicate that inflation will persist well into 2022 as the economy attempts to deal with increased deficits and ongoing supply-chain issues. How to tame inflation will be the top challenge for Federal Reserve Chair Powell, whom President Biden has selected for a second term as the top monetary policymaker. This responsibility is not just on the Fed however, as increased fiscal discipline by Congress and the administration is required to help reduce inflation risk. Additionally, the Commerce Department’s economically inexplicable decision to double tariff rates on lumber is harmful for housing affordability as well as inflation. The ongoing labor shortage will further complicate this task, given an elevated level of open jobs and, within the residential construction sector specifically, a record number of builders reporting labor shortages. Despite these challenges — and the ongoing economic impacts of COVID and its variants (including the new Omicron strain) — singlefamily builder confidence increased in November to a level of 83, per the NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI. However, some cooling in the market continues because of higher costs and inflation. Single-family starts declined almost 4% to an annual rate of 1.04 million, although starts are up almost 17% in 2021. Because of supply-chain issues, the count of single-family homes permitted but not started construction is up 43% from a year ago. New single-family home inventory is balanced at a 6.3-month supply; however, 28% of that inventory comprises homes that have not started construction. And home prices are up more than 17% from a year ago. This, in turn, has boosted the demand for singlefamily rental construction, which recorded its best quarter on record with 16,000 starts. The multifamily market continues to show strength. The NAHB Multifamily Production Index increased five points to a level of 53, moving solidly into positive territory. Moreover, the occupancy measure of the survey reached its highest level since 2003. If there is a weakness in the multifamily sector right now, it is the production of lower-density housing (2-to-4-unit properties), which is down 8% over the last year amid gains in most other home building segments. Even construction of built-for-sale condos showed some strength, reaching its highest level in the last five years during the third quarter.

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EYE ON THE ECONOMY

INFLATION PRESSURE to Continue in 2022

BY: ROBERT DIETZ

n November, consumer prices were up 6.8% from a year ago — the largest year-over-year gain in almost 40 years, with further inflation expected. Supply-chain constraints and strong consumer demand have contributed to recent price increases in some sectors. For example, building material pricing in the separate Producer Price Index increased 14.1% on a year-to-date basis through November. This is triple the comparable growth rate from last year. Prices are higher for a broad set of materials, including lumber, which is now back above $900 per thousand board feet. Tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber are set to double to 18%, which is inexplicable given the need to reduce inflation pressure on consumer prices, including residential rents. A tighter labor market also warns of wage-based inflation pressure. For example, there are currently 410,000 open positions in the construction industry. NAHB expects this number to rise as the overall unemployment rate declines and the construction industry expands. Indeed, the skilled labor shortage will likely emerge as the top industry challenge as some supply-chain issues ease. Combating rising prices is now the priority for the Federal Reserve, whose leadership have retired the term “transitory” with respect to inflation expectations. At its December meeting, the central bank announced it will double its pace of tapering asset-backed purchases (including mortgage-backed securities). Projections indicate the possibility of three federal funds rate hikes in 2022 and perhaps three more in 2023. This pivot toward a tighter monetary policy is consistent with the NAHB interest rate forecast, which sees a 3.6% average 30year mortgage interest rate in late 2022. Despite ongoing macro challenges, including policymakers’ potential actions in response to the omicron variant, home builders are confident. The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index increased one point to a level of 84, the highest reading since February. And home construction posted gains in November: Single-family starts increased 11.3% to an annual rate of 1.17 million, which is up 15.2% year to date. And multifamily production increased 12.9% to an annualized 506,000 pace, as rents rise and vacancy rents decline.

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EYE ON THE ECONOMY

HOME PRICE GROWTH is Slowing BY: ROBERT DIETZ

he second half of 2021 has seen a number of housing trends cool. For example, new single-family home sales slowed at the start of the spring as builders worked on a backlog of projects. In fact, sales are now down 4.4% on a year-to-date basis. This is not because of significant weakness in underlying housing demand, but rather an unsustainable pace of sales relative to achievable production levels given the availability of lumber, labor and lots. Home prices appear to have reached a similar inflection point. While still rising, the rate of home price growth is slowing as prospective buyers are increasingly priced out of the market. The September S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller data indicate that home prices expanded at a 15.1% annualized rate, which was slower than the 18.6% rate recorded in August. We forecast additional declines for home price growth in the quarters ahead, particularly as interest rates rise. Another trend of 2020 also appears to be normalizing: the suburban shift for home construction. The third quarter NAHB Home Building Geography Index found that the relative growth rates for home building converged somewhat over the last year. In the third quarter of 2021, exurbs were growing at a 30.8% rate, while inner suburbs of core metro areas were growing at a 21.1% rate. Although construction continues to expand at a higher rate in the suburbs, the growth gap has narrowed between these market types. In other macro data, the unemployment rate continues to fall, declining to a 4.2% rate in November. However, payroll employment data disappointed, with a gain of just 210,000 for the month. This was the smallest job gain since January. Nonetheless, home builders and remodelers added 10,300 jobs in November, yet more are needed given ongoing growth for residential construction.

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CALENDAR 12

Wednesday 3:00 & 5:00 PM

E XECUTIVE COMMIT TEE & BOARD MEE TINGS

OF EVENTS Board

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH 8-10

Tues-Thurs

INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS’ SHOW

National Event

Orlando, Florida

26 & 27 Sat & Sun 9-5 & 10-3

NCBIA HOME & REMODELING SHOW

Local Event

OHBA BOARD MEE TING

State Event

Monday

Emerald Event Center, Avon

NATIONAL DESIGNATION MONTH 1

Tuesday

OHBA BOARD MEE TING

Wednesday 3:00 & 5:00 PM

E XECUTIVE COMMIT TEE & BOARD MEE TINGS

Wednesday TBD

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEE TING

State Event

Board

Membership Event

Ahern’s Banquet Center, Avon Lake

NEW HOMES MONTH

NATIONAL HOME REMODELING MONTH 11

Wednesday 3:00 & 5:00 PM

E XECUTIVE COMMIT TEE & BOARD MEE TINGS

Monday

MEMORIAL DAY | OFFICE CLOSED

Board

Rev. 12/28/2021

NATIONAL HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH 9

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Thursday 6:30 PM

Social Event

2009 Baseball Blvd., Avon

Friday 11:30 AM

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEE TING & COOKOUT

Monday

INDEPENDENCE DAY | OFFICE CLOSED

Wednesday 3:00 & 5:00 PM

E XECUTIVE COMMIT TEE & BOARD MEE TINGS

Thursday

GOLF CL ASSIC

Membership Event

SOF TBALL GAME & FAMILY PICNIC

Membership Event

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NIGHT AT THE CRUSHERS

Saturday 1:00 PM

Membership Event

Pogie’s Clubhouse, Amherst

Board

Sweetbriar Golf Course, Avon Lake

Amherst Twp. Park, Amherst Twp.

NATIONAL MEMBER APPRECIATION MONTH 5

Monday

L ABOR DAY | OFFICE CLOSED

Wednesday 3:00 & 5:00 PM

E XECUTIVE COMMIT TEE & BOARD MEE TINGS

Board

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Saturday TDB

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Wednesday TBD

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEE TING & ELECTION NIGHT

Social Event

Membership Event

Ahern’s Banquet Center, Avon Lake

SPIKE APPRECIATION MONTH Wednesday 3:00 & 5:00 PM

E XECUTIVE COMMIT TEE & BOARD MEE TINGS

Tuesday

OHBA FALL BOARD

Thursday

THANKSGIVING | OFFICE CLOSED

Thursday TBD

UGLY SWE ATER MIXER

Monday

CHRISTMAS (OBSERVED) OFFICE CLOSED

Board

State Event

Social Event

Rev. 12/28/2021

OHBA EXECUTIVE VP COLUMN

Thanksgiving

Last month we celebrated a national day of thanksgiving. It is right and proper we give thanks for the many blessings we enjoy in the USA, as well as for our families and friends. The same thanks are in order for our industry affiliation from which we all receive many benefits. At ohba, we specialize and focus on issues enacted by state government. The picture below was taken at our recent board meeting where we recognized the many fine efforts and accomplishments of the 2019 executive committee. The team, led by Thomas Daniel of Tiffin, continued the decades of fine work expended on your behalf as OHBA advocated for the industry before the many tribunals of Ohio state government. These efforts were guided by this team of committed and hardworking member. So thanks for you all for giving of your time and effort to assure a viable and productive OHBA this year! Ohio Home Builders Association Toll Free- 800/282-3403

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Incident/accident investigation, a tool for prevention When an injury or illness occurs, it may be a symptom that something is wrong in your organization’s safety process. A thorough, well-documented incident/accident investigation will identify this problem and lessen the chance of its recurrence. The principal investigator for all injuries and work-related incidents and accidents is the employee’s supervisor. The supervisor understands the process and knows the injured worker. The safety process coordinator is available to assist the supervisor with the investigation of the incident that led up to the injury or illness. The key to good injury and illness investigations is having qualified investigators. The BWC Division of Safety & Hygiene has resources that can help your supervisors improve their investigative skills. What injuries and illnesses should be investigated? At a minimum, all OSHA recordable injuries and illnesses should be investigated. Some employers also investigate near-miss incidents and frequently occurring first aid cases. A basic injury and illness investigation includes: •

Care for the injured

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Inspect the scene

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Interview witnesses and the injured employee

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Determine the causes of the injury or illness

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Identify corrective actions to prevent recurrence

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Complete a supervisor’s accident investigation report

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Implement recommended corrective actions

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Follow-up periodically to ensure the problem has not re-surfaced

The safety process coordinator receives a copy of all supervisors’ injury and illness investigation reports and reviews each one for quality and thoroughness. The safety process coordinator follows up to be sure the appropriate corrective action has been taken to prevent this injury or illness from happening again. The safety process coordinator should be familiar with OSHA recordkeeping and injury and illness reporting requirements. These responsibilities can be delegated to a clerical person, but the safety process coordinator should train this person and conduct periodic audits to ensure required procedures are being followed. The Division of Safety & Hygiene’s safety, industrial hygiene and ergonomics specialists can help you develop effective strategies to make your workplace safer and healthier. They can visit your workplace or consult with you by telephone or email. These services are available for any private or public employer. BWC also offers specialized options for certain employers. You can request these services online at: info.bwc.ohio.gov or 1.800.644.6292 For more information, please contact Jim Wirth at 614.546.7331 or jim.wirth@sedgwick.com

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MESSAGE FROM Randy Strauss - Ohio State Rep to NAHB

ello everyone -- Following are the Talking Points from NAHB. This is a very good summary of what NAHB is doing for us today. Best, Randy K Strauss Ohio State Rep to NAHB 1025 Milan Avenue Amherst, Ohio 44001 Office: 440-984-2575 Cell: 440-935-2929 randykstrauss@aol.com

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Following are the Talking Points from NAHB. This is a very good summary of what NAHB is doing for us today.

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1. Resolving supply chain bottlenecks, higher prices for lumber and other building materials, and rising tariffs on Canadian lumber is NAHB’s top priority. We have taken our concerns to the highest levels of government – including the White House and Congress, but the fight is far from over. 2. NAHB is sharing its concerns with government officials about an emergency temporary standard from OSHA that would force companies with more than 100 employees to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for their workers or conduct onerous weekly testing of workers who remain unvaccinated. 3. Democrats are hoping to pass President Biden’s Build Back Better bill this month following congressional passage of the $1.2 billion infrastructure package last month. NAHB supports the new infrastructure law, which will make much-needed improvements to the nation’s roads, bridges, broadband and public transportation network. 4. NAHB and Michigan home builders scored an important legal win on Sept. 28 which means that all Paycheck Protection Program loans for members can be forgiven. 5. The Supreme Court struck down the CDC eviction moratorium in late August. What many of you don’t know is that nearly all NAHB members had been exempt from the eviction ban since March 2021. And we continue efforts to ensure that our members have the tools to access any emergency rental assistance funding and assistance that is available. 6. The Environmental Protection Agency has declared that the pre2015 “waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) regulations are now in effect. The regulated community faces significant regulatory uncertainty in light of this decision and NAHB continues to explore all options to limit this federal overreach. 7. Recruiting is the lifeblood of the Federation. Please participate in NAHB’s “ONE in 21” campaign to recruit at least one new member this year.

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Resolving lumber and other building material supply chain bottlenecks is the top priority for NAHB and we have taken our concerns to the highest levels of government. NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke recently testified before Congress on how widespread disruptions in the building materials supply chain are hindering housing affordability and the broader economy. Fowke called on the Biden administration and Congress to take immediate action by: o Temporarily removing tariffs on Canadian lumber and other imported building materials, including steel and aluminum from China; o Alleviating bottlenecks at seaports that are preventing goods and materials from getting to market; and o Seeking solutions to persistent delays in truck and rail transportation to ease mass shortages that are putting upward pressure on material and home prices. NAHB sent a similar strong message in a recent letter to President Biden calling on the White House to take action on this critical issue. We told the president that he can “make substantial progress on housing affordability by working to reduce the cost of lumber and other building materials.” Since the early days of the Biden administration, NAHB has been actively engaged with the White House on this issue. We held several meetings with top administration officials, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge. This ongoing dialogue culminated with a White House building materials summit in July that was organized by NAHB. And while lumber prices have fallen sharply since peaking in midMay, prices have been moving upward in recent weeks. The price hikes are not limited to just lumber: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index, the average price of goods used as inputs to residential construction has risen three times faster than the rate of core inflation throughout 2021. From steel mill products and plastic piping to copper pipe and wood windows and doors, prices are up dramatically year-to-date and are exacerbating the growing housing affordability crisis. Small home building firms are particularly threatened by the current situation.

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Moreover, in a move strongly opposed by NAHB, the U.S. Commerce Department recently doubled the tariffs on Canadian lumber shipments into the U.S. from 9% to 18%. This will further exacerbate market volatility, put upward pressure on lumber prices and make housing more expensive. This latest salvo in the U.S.-Canada lumber trade war began during the Trump administration and the administrative review process on this case has moved forward into the Biden administration. NAHB continues to take the same tact with the Biden administration as it did with the Trump administration: To call on the U.S. to return immediately to the negotiating table with Canada to hammer out a long-term trade agreement that will put an end to harmful tariffs and ensure that American home builders and home buyers have access to a steady of supply of lumber at an affordable price. NAHB sent a letter to President Biden on Dec. 2 hammering home that same message and stressing that the move to double tariffs threatens housing affordability. And we continue to call on the administration and Congress to make it an important priority to address broader lumber and building material supply chain issues that are contributing to price volatility and harming housing affordability.

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Looking ahead, the NAHB advocacy team – Government Affairs, Communications, Economics and Legal – will continue to work doggedly to keep pressure on policymakers and industry stakeholders to ease production bottlenecks and protect housing affordability. We will explore all avenues in order to find solutions that will ensure a lasting and stable supply of lumber and other building materials for the home building industry at competitive prices. Learn more about what NAHB is doing by visiting our Addressing the Supply Chain Crisis page at nahb.org.

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On September 9, President Joe Biden announced a sweeping vaccine mandate. Central to the administration’s plan is a requirement that every employer with more than 100 employees require the vaccine for its workforce. The OSHA rule DOES allow for weekly testing in lieu of vaccination. The mandate will be instituted and enforced through a new emergency temporary standard (ETS) from OSHA. The vast majority of home builders in the United States have fewer than 100 employees, so the mandate should not directly affect most NAHB members. NAHB has been in contact with rulemaking officials and we have aired our concerns about the proposal. NAHB noted that the residential construction industry is at a very low risk for COVID-19 transmission. Most work is performed outdoors, and the nature of indoor tasks allow workers to remain at least six feet apart. NAHB also noted the voluntary industrywide campaigns in the construction industry to encourage vaccinations, such as Vaccine Awareness Week in Construction. NAHB and its partners in the Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) questioned the legal authority of OSHA to issue an ETS that requires vaccine mandates for workers. A federal court has temporarily blocked implementation of the OSHA ETS involving vaccines and testing. Barring a long-lasting injunction, employers will have to comply with many parts of the rule by Dec. 6, including developing a written vaccination policy, determining employee vaccination status, offering paid time off for vaccinations and requiring unvaccinated workers to wear masks. NAHB and CISC asked that the construction industry be exempt from the final ETS and that OSHA open the rulemaking to formal public comment. At NAHB, we’re telling our members that they should remain flexible and ready to act when the ETS is issued and be prepared for change even after the rule is in place.

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o Extends the child tax credit, o Expands Medicare, and o Has other housing, health care and immigration provisions. The infrastructure bill, titled the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, will help connect more Americans from their homes to their places of work and within their communities. It contains several provisions that will boost housing affordability: o By including Sen. Manchin’s Energy Infrastructure Act, this legislation advances efforts to increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions without stringent energy code mandates that will increase housing prices. o The measure restores an exemption for water and sewer contributions in aid of construction that will save some developers as much as 40% on water and sewer costs. o The bill also streamlines the federal permitting process, which will minimize uncertainty in the housing approval process and make the homes that are built more affordable. Meanwhile, the House last month narrowly approved the Build Back Better Act. The measure contains positive housing provisions but also includes tax and code provisions detrimental to the residential construction sector that caused NAHB to oppose the overall package. The Senate is expected to make modifications to the measure, and NAHB will advocate for changes beneficial to the housing industry.

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NAHB and Michigan builders scored an important legal victory that will enable all NAHB members who received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to have their loans forgiven. The court’s opinion also provides several important procedural wins that will benefit NAHB in a wide range of cases. At the height of the pandemic-induced economic downturn, Treasury and the Small Business Administration (SBA) imposed rules on the PPP that would exclude certain home building firms from receiving PPP loans or having them forgiven. Those left out in the cold included spec home builders, multifamily property owners and land developers. NAHB, along with the HBA of Michigan and HBA of Southeastern Michigan, filed a lawsuit so that all NAHB members could access PPP funds to help keep their business afloat. On Sept. 28, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan ruled in our favor, stating that the SBA wrongly applied eligibility criteria to the PPP. The victory ensures that NAHB members who received PPP loans will have their loans forgiven. The court’s opinion will have a direct and tangible benefit for builders, developers, and property owners who are awaiting loan forgiveness. The court also ruled against the government’s claim that NAHB lacks “standing” – which means that NAHB has a right to have our case heard in federal court. This decision effectively establishes favorable case law on procedural issues that the government and others often use to try and keep NAHB and its members out of court.

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And while NAHB members are not bound by the eviction moratorium, it doesn’t mean they should or will be engaging in mass evictions. NAHB’s multifamily members did not engage in mass eviction proceedings in March and today they understand that the eviction process is clearly the last option. Landlords are working diligently with tenants to help them apply for rental assistance and to offer payment plans. NAHB has actively advocated for emergency rental assistance to help renters and landlords impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and to protect the viability and stability of the rental housing industry. Federal funds are available to assist renters. NAHB continues to urge members to seek access to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) through their local government and state housing finance agencies. While a large portion of the $46 billion that Congress appropriated for emergency rental aid has not been disbursed, Treasury has announced new steps to help state and local governments to expedite aid to renters and landlords in need. However, the Treasury is now required by law to consider reallocating unused funds from ERAP that was passed by Congress in December 2020 to help renters and landlords who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. NAHB continues to advocate for effective solutions to expedite ERAP assistance to renters and housing providers. We strongly urge the Treasury Department and ERAP grantees to ensure this policy does not further delay ERAP applications in the pipeline and create new confusion about where to apply for ERAP assistance.

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Meanwhile, NAHB has provided our multifamily members a sample script that landlords can use to contact tenants and walk them through the steps to apply for assistance and/or request permission to apply on their behalf. The script, and other multifamily COVID resources, can be found on the Multifamily and Affordable Housing Resources for COVID-19 page on nahb.org. The bottom line is that property owners understand that evictions should only be made as a matter of last recourse and will continue to do everything in their power to help their tenants to access rental assistance and/or to enter into a reasonable payment agreement.

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to all NAHB members since March 2021 – but all other landlords nationwide had to comply with the CDC’s eviction ban until the Supreme Court overturned it on Aug. 26. These legal victories clearly illustrate the clout of NAHB and the value of membership.

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that as of Sept. 3, the agencies have “halted implementation of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR) and are interpreting ‘waters of the United States’ (WOTUS) consistent with the pre-2015 regulatory regime until further notice.” The action came after the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona ruled in late August to remand and vacate the NWPR. This unilateral decision by the agencies -- without public input -- means that landowners must immediately follow the federal definition of WOTUS that existed prior to both the Trump and

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Obama administration’s WOTUS rules. While the agencies reiterated their commitment to change the regulatory definition of WOTUS under the Clean Water Act (CWA) announced in June, that effort is expected to take more than a year to complete. NAHB Senior Officers, members and HBA staff testified at a series of hearings throughout August to voice their support for retaining the NWPR and thereby avoid having the agencies revert back to asserting federal control over non-navigable and isolated wetlands, ephemeral streams, and roadside drainage ditches. The regulated community faces significant regulatory uncertainty in light of the agencies’ decision, as sections of the pre-2015 rules have been found unlawful by the courts, and the guidance documents provided by the agencies have been superseded by more current guidance. NAHB is exploring all options to limit this federal overreach, as well as the challenges this reversion to the old rules will create. We will continue to keep members updated on further developments and provide additional guidance once it becomes available. Meanwhile, builders who have received, or are in the process of applying for federal wetlands permits or jurisdictional determinations, are encouraged to log onto nahb.org/wotus where they can access NAHB’s guidance to frequently asked questions to help navigate the current landscape.

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NAHB’s “ONE in 21” campaign asks members to help recruit and retain at least one member this year. Membership matters, and everybody can make an impact. Visit the retention tips and resources web page to get started on your Retain ONE effort. You’ll find sample outreach materials and advice from HBAs with top retention rates. Make a difference – be a part of “ONE in 21.”

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LEGISLATIVE REVIEW

DECEMBER 1, 2021 REPORT #11 NUMEROUS GROUPS JOIN OHBA IN SUPPORT OF HB 175 HB 175 had its second hearing for proponents in the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. HB 175 would remove ‘ephemeral features’ from the definition of ‘waters of the state’. OHBA’s Executive Vice President, Vince Squillace, offered testimony focused on both the shortage of housing and developed lots in Ohio. In addition to OHBA, numerous groups also offered support including, The Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Ohio Realtors, Ohio Oil and Gas Association, Aggregates, Coal Association, Associated General Contractors, and the Municipal League, among others. OHBA welcomes the array of proponents coming out for HB 175. Yesterday’s hearing can be viewed at the link below. https://ohiochannel.org/video/ohio-senate-agriculture-and-natural-resources-committee-11-30-2021 Even with the most recent Arizona Court ruling reinstating the pre-2015 WOTUS rules and definitions, bringing ‘ephemeral streams’ back under the jurisdiction of the Army Corp of Engineers, HB 175 remains an important vehicle in a very fluid, and uncertain future of how these and other water features will be defined and regulated. OHBA continues to work with the sponsor, industry groups, and the Senate Committee. Further, OHBA is also still involved with the ERAC appeal of the Ephemeral General Permit working through those negotiations, as well. Feel free to contact OHBA with any questions.

2022 MARKETING

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Come BUILD with Us!! North Coast Building Industry Association, 5201 Waterford Dr., Sheﬃeld Village, OH 44035 (440) 934-1090

2022 NCBIA Marketing Guide Dear Members The North Coast Building Industry Association provides members an abundance of ways to achieve professional development and generate recognition. The 2022 Marketing Guide was developed to help you plan your involvement and budget for 2022. Lock in pricing now as it is subject to change. All opportunities featured are accompanied by descriptions to give you a better understanding of the events. Each marketing opportunity not only includes an investment amount, but also the recognition you can expect in return. Getting the most of your membership also means getting involved. We invite you to consider joining a committee or volunteering during events. This will lead you to that pivotal next step of building relationships and subsequently gaining more business. Please look over the choices in this packet. For sponsorship and participation opportunities, mark your choices in this guide and return a copy, along with the completed selection sheet to the NCBIA. We are here to help you determine what works best for you and your organization. Call us any time at (440) 934-1090

TARGET AUDIENCE CODES

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General Membership Meetings 3 General meetings per year Your Company Logo on Registration materials; promotion in NCBIA Media in print & online

If your business focuses on serving other members, look for the GREEN stars on the following pages.

o March 16, 2022 ...............................$250 (General Membership Meeting)

Or if your business is geared more towards selling to consumers, look for the best marketing opportunities to reach consumers, marked with a RED star!

o June 24, 2022 .................................$250 (Membership Cookout) o October 19, 2022.............................$250 (GM Meeting & Election Night)

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Member Mixer Events -

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2022 NCBIA Marketing Guide Golf Classic - August 4, 2022 - Sweetbriar Golf Course o Presenting Sponsor.........................................................................................................................................$2,000

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o Hole-in-One Sponsor ........................................................................................................................................ $TBD

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o Golf Cart Sponsor ........................................................................................................................................... $1,250

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Includes company logo on all scorecards placed on all carts for event

o Breakfast Sponsor ............................................................................................................................................ $300

Opportunity to pass out breakfast at morning registration; includes signage with company name at breakfast area

o Photo Sponsorship ........................................................................................................................................... $300

Provides for foursome photos to be taken & mailed out after the outing to each golfer; includes signage with company name on golf course

o Raffle Sponsorship ........................................................................................................................................... $250

Announces the winner of the 50/50 raffle during BBQ; includes signage with company name on golf course

o Skill Prize Sponsor ...................................................................................................................................$250/each

Includes company name on sign at skill hole; NCBIA will provide prizes to winner - multiple available

o “Pink” Ball Sponsor .......................................................................................................................................... $250

Opportunity to sell pink balls for contest at registration area; includes signage with company name on course

o On-Course Sponsor ...........................................................................................................................................$150

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Clambake - October 1, 2022 o Event Sponsors.................................................................................................................................................... $625

Includes: 8 dinner tickets, recognition at event; recognition in BUILDER newsletter; Listing on program/placemat; Banner (you provide) to hang at the front of the venue; and your company name/logo on the registration form

o Raffle Board Sponsors (2 available) ....................................................................................................................... $249

Includes: Your company name on each and every reverse raffle ticket sold from either the $5.00 board or the $10.00 board at the event.

o Patron Sponsors..................................................................................................................................................... $99

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$160 per issue $140 per issue $110 per issue

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The NCBIA online BUILDER Newsletter is issued during the last week of each month. It is posted online at www.ncbia.com and back issues can be obtained by contacting the NCBIA at (440) 934-1090 or email the NCBIA at judie@ncbia.com. Enhanced Online Membership Directory Listing (based on 12-month commitment)

o Featured Listing ........................................... $130 Your Company Logo linked to your website

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o Enhanced Listing ......................................... $290 Your Company Logo; photos and company description all . linked back to your website.

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Weekly eNews Update

The eNews Update is published weekly online and delivered via email to all members and VIP Partners (with the exception of the last week of the month when the BUILDER Newsletter is published). Get 550 pixels wide of ad space. Coordinate your eNews ad with your seasonal promotions! Total Cost o 3 Placements $100 o 6 Placements $190 o 9 Placements $280 o 12 Placements $375

WEBSITE BANNER ADS

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Your custom ad will appear on the NCBIA home page at the top in the rotating slide section alongside current events. o Rotating Slide, Full Year............$1000

o Home Page, below slideshow..........$600

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o Consumer/Member Page.................$350 Want your logo featured on our website home page? See the listing on page 3 for Enhanced Online Membership Directory Listing. It’s now bundled together!

o Your company logo will appear on over 4,000 touches to our members each year; letters, postcards, emails sent monthly (based on 12-month commitment)

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o Grand Sponsor.............................................................................................................$1000 Includes company logo featured prominently on the landing page of the Parade of Homes site; a rotating slide on the home page at www.ncbia.com with a link to your company website; your company logo/name featured in all marketing efforts; an ad placement each week in the NCBIA e-News Update; recognition in the NCBIA BUILDER Newsletter Magazine and more.

o Home Sponsor...............................................................................................................$500 Includes company logo/name featured on the landing page of the Parade of Homes site; your company logo/name featured in all marketing efforts; recognition in the NCBIA BUILDER Newsletter Magazine and more.

o Sustaining Sponsor........................................................................................................$225 Includes company name featured on the landing page of the Parade of Homes site; your company name featured in selected marketing efforts; recognition in the NCBIA BUILDER Newsletter Magazine and more.

o Patron Sponsor..............................................................................................................$150 Includes company name featured on the landing page of the Parade of Homes site; recognition in NCBIA BUILDER newsletter Magazine and more. Keeping up on the times, today’s consumers know what they want and use the internet to find what they are looking for. Leverage your visibility with the NCBIA Virtual Parade of Homes. Your homes and/or remodeling projects will be open 24/7 on a mobile device or computer. You will have a qualified prospect when they come to visit or call you for an appointment. This marketing opportunity is widely publicized digital, print and at events.

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HOME SHOW 2022 - Feb. 26 & 27, 2022 NCBIA - Member Booth Fees.........................................................................................................................$349 SPONSORSHIP FEES Event Sponsor..................................................................................................................................................$2000

o Everything on Supporting Sponsor list, PLUS radio interview, booth space, logo on staff t-shirts and all

printed advertising, mention in radio advertisements, option to have your company’s banner hung at show entrance

and studio quality videos to promote your business!

Supporting Sponsor.........................................................................................................................................$300

o Includes: mention in radio ads, your logo in event program, Facebook event page, slideshow during

event, option to put promotional itemsin swag bag, and recognition in BUILDER newsletter. Lunch is provided for ALL

sponsors! Bag Sponsor.....................................................................................................................................................SOLD

o Your company to provide bags; promotion in the NCBIA Newsletter and in all social media

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