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A monthly publication of the Asheville Home Builders Association

What to Do When the FDIC Takes Over Your Bank

JUNE With 140 bank failures in 2009, and 2010 expected to see bank closings exceeding that total, home
builders and developers face an increasing risk of their loans falling under the control of the Federal
General Membership Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). If you are faced with this situation, the dynamics of your rela-
Meeting tionship with your lender have changed primarily because the FDIC and possibly an acquiring bank
are not seeking a long-term relationship. Navigating through this process will likely be challenging and
Sponsored by time-consuming, but it may also provide you with a window of opportunity to restructure debt that may
Hi-Tech Integrated Systems otherwise prevent you from continuing to develop your project.
What should builders and developers expect and do if their bank is taken over by the FDIC? First, find
out who actually owns your loan. If the bank was a payout or if a bridge bank was formed, no acquirer
is involved and your loan will stay with the FDIC as receiver for your bank until it is sold. If there was
an acquiring bank, your loan was probably acquired, although that won’t always be the case. Entities
acquiring banks often do not take 100% of the assets despite FDIC efforts to include as much of the
June 17 loan portfolio as possible.
Hilton, Biltmore Park Typically, the closing will occur on a Friday evening, leaving the weekend for the FDIC, its contractors,
Town Square the acquiring bank and bank employees to work feverishly to begin the transition. This isn’t a good time
to contact them to find out who owns your loan. However, soon afterwards, this is the first step to deter-
5:30 pm: Networking
mine how the FDIC takeover might affect your project and business.
6:30 pm: Meeting
If the FDIC Retains Your Loan
If the FDIC retains your loan, you may have a window of opportunity to work with them in arriving at a val-
Upcoming Events ue that will enable you to refinance with a new lender or equity partner who is interested in participating in
the continued development of your project. This process can be complicated and will require patience on
June 8/9 your part. The FDIC (or more likely its contractors) will begin a period of due diligence to determine which
NCHBA Legislative Day assets the receiver has, their value and the condition of the loan documents. The due diligence process
Raleigh can take weeks or months. Part of this process includes ordering appraisals. They will also scan the loan
documents to be placed on the website of the contractor assisting them in the asset sale.
June 10 A key point that should shape a builder’s or developer’s plan of action is that the FDIC’s mission is not
NC Radon Course to be a lender or loan manager. Their goal is to dispose of assets while maximizing recovery to the re-
AHBA Office ceiver. Regardless of how you want to proceed, the important thing is to be proactive in finding out what
10:30 am - 11:30 am has been decided about ongoing funding and disposition.
See page 2 for more details. After some degree of screening, and the execution of a non-disclosure agreement, potential acquirers
will have the ability to view the documents during their own due diligence process. Although they should
June 22 not be contacting you directly, we have seen it happen. If that happens to you, know that you are under
AHBI Course: Ethics & Principles no obligation (nor is it prudent) to pass on confidential information. After the due diligence process, the
AHBA Office loans can be sold in various ways.
8:30 am - 5:30 pm Although we know that the FDIC used to routinely notify borrowers 30 days prior to the sale of their loan,
See page 2 for details. it appears that this may no longer be the case. One reason for notifying borrowers was to give them an
opportunity to settle their debt prior to the sale. If that option is available, it may give you the opportunity
July 22 to bring your loan-to-value down to a percentage that will enable you to refinance the note elsewhere.
Asheville Tourist Game Unfortunately, with the decline in real estate values and sales, in many cases this opportunity may be
the only thing that keeps a borrower from a foreclosure or a bankruptcy filing.
McCormick Field
7:05 Game Start If you are relying on draws to complete a project, you may have a problem. The FDIC will order an ap-
praisal on your collateral. If it does not meet the loan-to-value ratio required, they will not advance funds.
Join us at the Pepsi Pavilion for
In addition, if the bank issued a letter of credit on your behalf, you have another problem because the
dinner, soft drinks and dessert!
institution that issued it no longer exists.
FREE for Members
Even if your loan is current while owned by the FDIC, don’t expect an automatic renewal.
$10 per guest [ continued on page 14 ]

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 2010 AHBA
Board of Directors
Richard Soderquist, President
Soderquist Construction Company
Thomas McClain, Immediate Past President
Home Sweet Home
James Bound, 2nd Vice President
Greencraft, Inc.
Josh Abrams, Associate Vice President
more SPACE place
Jill Jones, Treasurer
Westall Chandley
Skip Brewer, Walnut Cove Builders
Bob Duffy, Biltmore Farms Homes
Don Thompson, Thompson & Rhodes
Builders
Christopher Fox, Christopher Fox Builders
Chris Lyman, McGuire, Wood & Bissette
Construction Law Team
Steve Royster, Bass & Royster Builders
Renee Maxwell, Progress Energy
Steve Wallin, The Western Carolina
Home Place
Robi Eckley, Ferguson Enterprises
Jennifer Duvall, Asheville Savings Bank
AHBA Staff
Executive Officer
Caroline Purcell Sutton
caroline@ashevillehba.com
Director of Marketing & Communications
KC Hart
kc@ashevillehba.com
Administrative Assistant
Christi Stokes
office@ashevillehba.com
Office Hours
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Phone: 828-299-7001
Fax: 828-299-7008
Email: info@ashevillehba.com
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Meetings Calendar
Professional Women in Building Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, June 1 @ 12:00 am June 10 @ 3:00 pm
AHBA Office
Parade of Homes Committee
Tuesday, July 6 @ 8:30 am June 24 @ 3:30 pm
*AHBA Office
Events
General Membership Meeting Mountain Green Sustainable
Thursday, June 17 Communities Conference
Networking: 5:30 pm Wednesday, June 23
Meeting: 6:30 pm www.mountaingreenwnc.org
Construction and design strategies for those
Hilton in Biltmore Park Town Square
serving our aged population; residential
Asheville Tourist Baseball Event design elements that are sustainable; and
Thursday, July 22 engineering strategies for managing waste-
Cost: Free for Members, $10 for guests! water. We seek to assemble a community of
McCormick Field professionals that will help create a “sustain-
able” network for western North Carolina.
Education
JUNE
PWB Council Social Media Course- 3 in Series
AHBA Office
3 pm - 5 pm
Cost: $15 per class, or $40 for all three classes
June 30: Getting Started – we’ll help you set up the accounts and pages. Bring your
lap top, one photo and a logo.
July 14: Basic functions and how to use Social Media for your business
July 28: Advanced topics on Social Media
We are focusing on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
AHBI Education Program: NC Radon Seminar
AHBA Office: June 10, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
FREE
The Southern Regional Radon Training Center (SRRTC) and the North Carolina Radon
Program bring the Radon Resistant New Construction Techniques Seminar to provide
information for builders for installing radon passive systems in homes.
AHBI Education Program: NCBI Course- Ethics & Principles
AHBA Office: June 22, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Designations: AMA, AMB, 8 hours credit
Cost: $180
Q & A with the WNC Green Building Council
What is the WNC Sustainable Communities Program?
The WNC Sustainable Communities Program is a certification program for entire communi-
ties in Western NC through the WNCGBC. Currently in the pilot phase, the program certifies
the design and construction of entire developments to encourage environmentally sensitive
development and discourage green washing. The program has some mandatory items with
a checklist of items eligible for points in four sections: Context; Environment; Site and Design;
Construction and Resource Efficiency; and Innovation. Energy Star is a minimum for most
home construction and third party review in each development phase is required.
This information was provided by the Western North Carolina Green Building Council. For more
information about the WNCGBC or their Energy Star or HealthyBuilt Homes Programs, contact
the AHBA at 299-7001 or by email at info@ashevillehba.com
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Work is Good, Profit is Good, Time Off is Good
President’s Message by Richard Soderquist
As I sit down to write this article I am reminded of the events of the last several years. Those of you that know me
have a reasonable sense of just how optimistic I am and have remained throughout this entire economic down-
turn. Our industry crashed along with others just as broad and far-reaching. We suffered and our suffering was the
catalyst for so many industries tied directly to the homebuilding industry. The outlook has been improving and the
short term forecast is very encouraging. Our local building safety departments are reporting tons of new projects.
These are positive numbers generated by permits pulled and work being inspected.
I grew up in Kenilworth and notice that there are currently six new homes under construction, shoehorned in I
might add, but very much welcomed.
Work is good.
I’ve just read an article that clearly states that GM has just reported their first profit for a quarter in nearly three years.
Profit is good.
I’ve also just read an article published by the National Academy of Sciences that states that after age fifty daily stress and worry take a dive and
happiness increases. Well, I can safely say that for the first time in three years this person feels good enough about things in general to take a
much need vacation-which I am doing with my family as I write this message. I highly recommend it!
Time off is good!

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[ builders tips ]
Builders’ Tip: Put Your Old Gloves to New Use
Like pairs of socks, gloves have a habit of breaking up and heading off in separate directions with one of the pair getting lost.

I have an orphaned glove like that, a soft fleece half-of-a-pair that was just too good to toss.

So, rather than throw it out, I found a new use for it — protecting my safety goggles.

Now, instead of tossing my goggles into my toolbox at the end of the day, I have a useful fleece-lined sheath to put them in that keeps them
from getting scratched when I store them in my toolbox.

— Kerri Spier, Block Island, R.I.

Tips & Techniques provided
by Fine Homebuilding.
©2009 The Taunton Press

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NAHB Member Advantage Program
General Motors
GM Has $500 Offer for all NAHB Members
NAHB members can get a $500* private offer toward the purchase
or lease of most new GM vehicles. Visit gmfleet.com/nahb for more
details.
Redeeming this offer is easy. NAHB members should:
Obtain their NAHB proof of membership form at nahb.org/ma.
Visit their GM dealer and mention the private offer.
Choose an eligible vehicle(s) to purchase or lease and present their
NAHB proof of membership form to their dealer.
Get More Through Business Choice
Through the GM Business Choice Program,† NAHB business owners
can receive even more when purchasing or leasing an eligible Chevy
or GMC van, truck or SUV for business use. Visit gmbusinesschoice.
com for details.
* Offer valid toward the purchase or lease of new 2009, 2010 and
2011 model year GM passenger cars and light duty trucks, exclud-
ing Cadillac CTS-V, Chevrolet Camaro and Corvette ZR1; HUMMER,
Pontiac, Saab, Saturn vehicles and medium duty trucks. Not available
with some other offers. Not valid on prior purchases. The program
is subject to change without notice. See your GM dealer for details.
Participants must take delivery by Jan. 3, 2011.
† To qualify, vehicles must be used in day-to-day operations of your
business and not solely for transportation purposes. Participants must
provide proof of business. Visit gmbusinesschoice.com or your Chev-
rolet or GMC dealer for details. Business Choice participants must
take delivery between by Sept. 30, 2010. ©2009 General Motors
[ builder issues ]
NCHBA Legislative Update
NAHB LegCon a Success
NCHBA members made an impressive showing at NAHB’s Legisla-
tive Conference in Washington, DC on April 21. We had at least 60
members attend and visit with House members and both Senators.
Issues discussed included the state of the housing industry, lending
and the credit crisis, the Merkley amendment to the health care bill,
energy efficiency retrofit incentives (specifically, the Home Star bill)
and the effect of regulations on housing affordability (specifically, ask-
ing our members NOT to sponsor the House version of the Clean
Water Restoration Act). We were able to meet personally and interact
with all our Representatives and Senators. We received great feed-
back from the Congressional offices and from NAHB staff.
Home Star Bill Passes the U.S. House
The Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 (H.R. 5019) passed the
U.S. House by a margin of 246-161. While the vote was primarily
along party lines, 12 Republicans voted for the bill and 7 Democrats
voted against it. North Carolina’s delegation voted along party lines
with no defections from either party.
H.R. 5019 authorizes a program to provide homeowners with up to
$8,000 to retrofit existing homes for greater energy efficiency. Our
support for this bill is both because it would stimulate construction
activity in North Carolina and because it affirms our position that the
most gains in energy efficiency come not from building code changes,
but from retrofitting older (especially, pre-1991) homes.
NAHB designated a vote in support of H.R. 5091 as a Key Vote.
There is a similar bill in the U.S. Senate (S.R. 3177) that is expected
to be debated soon.
North Carolina Primaries
North Carolina voters went to the polls in what turned out to be a very
low turnout primary day.
Five incumbent members of the N.C. House were defeated on Tues-
day. Those members include: Rep. Nick Mackey (D-Mecklenburg),
Rep. Pearl Burris-Floyd (R-Gaston), Rep. Ronnie Sutton (D-Robeson),
Rep. Earl Jones (D-Guilford) and, our own, Rep. Bruce Goforth (D-
Buncombe).
In the primary for the U.S. Senate, incumbent Sen. Richard Burr won
the Republican nomination resoundingly, while Secretary of State
Elaine Marshall and former state Sen. Cal Cunningham are headed
for a runoff in the race for the Democratic nomination, after neither
was able to dominate a crowded primary field.
In the U.S. House primaries, all seven incumbents with challengers
won their primaries.
Short Session Began May 12
The N.C. General Assembly convened on Wednesday, May 12, for
what we hope will be a “short” short session. Dominating discussions,
no doubt, will be the budget. NCHBA will be doing a lot of “playing de-
fense” with a little work on some clarification to legislation we passed
last year. In particular, we will be clarifying the definition of builder in
H 852 Defer Tax on Builders’ Inventory to include not only the builder,
but affiliated LLC’s and other corporations used for tax purposes.
NCHBA has been monitoring the activities of at least 10 different in-
terim or select committees including: the House Select Committee
on Homeowners Associations; the House Select Committee on Small
Business; the Environmental Review Commission; the Joint Finance
Committee on Tax Reform; and the Legislative Study Commission on
Global Climate Change. All the committees we are monitoring are
making legislative recommendations, and we will report any of those
recommendations that actually get introduced as bills.
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Contract Language for Lead Paint Regulation
NAHB’s legal department has written template language for remodel-
ing/building firms to use when working in homes affected by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency regulation entitled “Lead: Renova-
tion, Repair and Painting.” Target homes are defined as pre-1978
homes where renovation activities will disturb lead paint. The AHBA
Office has a copy of the detailed forms on file at the AHBA Office. Any
member in good standing who would like a copy of the contract lan-
guage can request it by sending an email to office@ashevillehba.com.
This contract language is FREE to any NAHB member.
The AHBA is pleased that NAHB has taken the time and resources to
create this language as we know it will be very important and helpful
to our members as the rules surrounding this are fully in affect at this
time! Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions.
May New Member Orientation Attendees
The following new members have completed the application process
and are now full AHBA members! Look for them at the next AHBA
meeting and welcome them to the Association:
Ryan Morin, Custom Living Quarters; Bill Hodges, Expressions
in Design; Steve Henry, Gutter Helmet of WNC; Darin Hudgins,
Hudgins Roofing; Marilyn Loftin, JELD-WEN, Inc.; Paul Franklin,
Paul Franklin Architectural Photography; Chris Pressley, Pressley
Painting & Interior Design; John Ring, Granite Sheild of WNC; and
Warren Kuelle, Mountain Sawyers.
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Share your accomplishments, awards, and
announcements with fellow members. Send
your news to kc@ashevillehba.com and we
will be glad to include it in the newsletter!
NAHB Technical Assist Hotline
The Technical Assist Hotline is a great resource for members who have
questions regarding building products, techniques, technologies, and
best practices.
NAHB and the NAHB Research Center have teamed up to provide this
outstanding free service that is designed to assist NAHB’s builder, remod-
eler, and trade contractor members with hands-on construction issues.
Members can call 888-NAHB-MEM (888-624-2636) from 8:30 AM to
4:30 PM EST, Mon through Friday. Alternatively, questions can be sub-
mitted online at www.nahbrc.com/techassist.
Technical experts will respond to calls and online hotline inquiries by
the next business day. Callers simply provide a specific question, HBA/
NAHB affiliation, and contact information in their message.
The Technical Assist Hotline is just one more way that NAHB member-
ship pays for itself – spread the word and make sure your members
take advantage of it!
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OSHA Safety Compliance and Administrative Tips for Remodelers
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is “back in the enforcement business” and has been cleared to make worker safety an
enforcement priority, according to U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis.
In February, OSHA fined a construction company in Western Pennsylvania $539,000 for failing to provide fall protection to its employees working on
a pitched roof after a roofing worker fell 40 feet to his death.
Remodelers are required under the Occupational Safety and Health Act to provide a workplace free from recognized safety and health hazards
The following are several simple tips to help ensure compliance and safe remodeling job sites:
• Conduct an assessment to identify and correct safety hazards on the job site.
• Conduct appropriate safety and health training concerning:
• Electrical hazards
• Hand and power tool use
• Personal protective equipment selection and use
• Ladder safety
• Fall prevention and protection
• Housekeeping
• Chemical storage and handling requirements
• Safe use of chemicals
• How to read a material safety data sheet (MSDS)
• Understanding health hazards of chemicals (e.g. lead and asbestos)
• Update injury and illness records, if applicable.
Companies with 10 or fewer employees during a calendar year are not required to keep OSHA injury and illness records unless they are in-
formed in writing by OSHA or the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Understand the OSHA inspection process.
NAHB has several resources to assist remodelers, including:
The NAHB-OSHA “Jobsite Safety Handbook” and video identify key safety issues that can help industry professionals reduce accidents and inju-
ries on the job.
The NAHB “Home Builders’ Safety Program” serves as a guide for companies to develop safety programs,
NAHB’s safety-related materials are available from BuilderBooks.com at www.builderbooks.com/safety.
An overview of the OSHA inspection process.
The OSHA webpage — OSHA Assistance for the Residential Construction Industry — created through the NAHB alliance with OSHA, which
provides information on OSHA standards, job site safety and health hazards and solutions, developing health and safety programs and more.
Contact the NAHB, or the AHBA, with questions regarding the OSHA policies: www.nahb.org.

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First Annual Home & Garden Expo Raises Industry Awareness in Community
By Caroline Sutton, AHBA Executive Officer
The AHBA’s first Home & Garden Expo was well received by all who
participated and attended! With 3 years in the planning stages we
were excited to make our entrance on May 1 & 2 and the WNC Ag
Center. Despite an air conditioning malfunction that was out of our
control we have heard great feedback ranging from quality leads
to a stellar venue with easy move in and parking. This event was
a success because of the support of our members! We want to
especially thank all of our vendors who participated in this industry
specific expo focused on getting products and services in front of
area consumers who are looking to build, buy and remodel!
AHBA members enjoyed a special VIP Preview Event for AHBA
Members, Builders and surrounding HBA members on the evening
prior to the show opening. With over 300 people in attendance
this was a terrific time for exhibitors to get face to face with the
Builders and Associates that use their products on a daily basis!
The expo housed two full days of expo visitors and a good crowd
for the United Way Parade of Playhomes!
The AHBA is in the process of surveying all of the 2010 exhibi-
tors in an effort to make adjustments and additions to the current
show! As this event grows to be a staple in our community it is
very important that we hear from our members in an effort to make
this expo the best it can be for our membership and the commu-
nity! As a large number of survey’s have already been received
we are excited to announce that the 2011 dates for the Home &
Garden Expo are set for April 16 and 17, 2011 at the WNC Ag
Center Expo Facility.
Again we thank our members for their support in this endeavor.
As we answer the needs of our membership and provide a much
needed resource to the community we are excited to be working
for you! Next year’s event will have some new additions like an
expanded outdoor garden section, properly working air condition-
ing and much more! Thanks for your support this year and we look
forward to working with many of you again as the AHBA Home &
Garden Expo becomes a household name in our community!
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The AHBA would like to say a HUGE thank you to the following
companies who participated in the Parade of Playhomes. This
is a unique charity event that the AHBA sponsors along with the
Asheville Radio Group, with all the proceeds going to benefit United
Way of Asheville and Buncombe County. We were pleased to have
four homes entered into the Parade this year- three of which were
sold at auction during the Home & Garden Expo, with the fourth
being held for a raffle hosted by United Way. These homes raised
a total of $9000 so far! These beautiful homes were built by AHBA
members and their suppliers, and while they made a dream home
to Asheville children, more importantly they made a difference to the
beneficiaries of United Way’s efforts! Thank you for your support for
this worthy cause!
Cool Mountain Construction Playhome
Appalachian Log Homes, 84 Lumber, Shultz Painting, and
Fairview 66
C. Skip Brewer Playhome, AP, CGP
Southern Classic Stairs,P&M Home Solutions, GBS Lumber, DLV
Roofing, Pella Windows, Your Floor Stop, King Fasteners, Allora,
Northern Tool, Sherwin Williams, Fast Signs, Complete Builders,
Lorraine Plaxico, Acanthus Interiors, Mountain Marble & Gran-
ite, Carolina Native Nursery, Bassett Builders, Jared Allen, Tav-
istock Commercial Park, Joey Soukup, McMinn Grading, Dennis
Sprouse, Pro-Source, Bianca’s Stitchworks, Tri-County Printing
Lifestyle Homes of Distinction, Inc. Playhome
Adam Penny of T.A.D.S. CAD, Brand Vaughn Lumber, GBS Lum-
ber, Durango and Associates, Parkway Siding and Trim, DM Cus-
tom Installations, Gill Drywall, Rohi Painting, Sherwin Williams
Paint, Leicester Carpet
Sineath Construction Playhome
Hurt Architecture and Planning
Heritage Lumber
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Home & Garden Expo Sponsors Ensure Event Success
The AHBA is proud to have our sponsors for the Home & Garden Expo supporting the AHBA and gaining exclusive marketing oppor-
tunities for their companies! The following Expo sponsors are dedicated to the success of the AHBA’s community relations and to the
advancement of the homebuilding industry. The next time you do business with one of these companies, please thank them for their
contributions to the success of
our first Home & Garden Expo!

Title Sponsor:
First Restoration Services
(828) 684-1582
www.firstrestorationwnc.com
“Disasters Happen.
We Take Care of them All.”

Partner Sponsor:
Progress Energy
(828) 450-3082
www.progress-energy.com
Check out their Home Advantage Program!

Media Sponsor:
Asheville Radio Group
(828) 210-8548
www.965woxl.com

Sound Sponsor:
Core Installations
(828) 298-6733
www.coreaudiovideo.com

Exhibitor Lounge Sponsor:

EDU Sports X2
(828) 687-2729
www.edusportsx2.com
Special thanks to the Exhibitors who participated in this event! Without our vendors, this event would not be possible!
84 Lumber
Advantage Development Co
Alliance Windows & Siding
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity
Asheville Building Consultants
Asheville Contracting Co.,
DBA Asheville Fence
Asheville Radio Group
Asheville Window and Door, Inc.
Atomic Solar LLC
Ballards Appliance
Bath Fitter
Brand Vaughan Lumber of Asheville
Buchanan Construction, LLC
Bullman Heating & Air
Carolina Closets
Carolina Mountain Door Co Inc
Cason Builders Supply
CC Flooring Contractors, Inc.
CertaPro Painters
Chuck Davis Construction, Inc.
ClearChannel Asheville
Clearwater Well Drilling, Inc
Concrete Specialties Inc
Cool Mountain Construction
Diamond Hill Plywood Co.
Dixie Home Crafters
DLV Roofing Inc.
DRA Living, Inc.
Ferguson Enterprise, Inc.
First Restoration Services of Asheville
Glenco Foam
Grammatico Signature Homes, LLC
Granite Shield of WNC
Core Installations EDU Sports X2
Gutter Helmet of WNC Pressley Painting
H2H Installed Solutions ProBuild
Haywood Appliance Progress Energy
Hi-Tech Integrated Systems Re-Bath of WNC
Home Energy Partners Red Tree Builders, Inc.
Home Trust Bank Salon Blue Ridge
HomeSource Real Estate & Construction, Inc. SecureOne ADT
INSULATE! Shade Tree Systems
J Coleman Waterproofing Inc. of WNC Showcase Exteriors
Jethro’s Johnnies, Inc Solid Surface Specialists, LLC
Judd Builders, LLC StairCrafters Inc.
K2 Services, Inc. Sun Mountain Door
Ken Wilson Ford, Inc. Swannanoa Carpet City, Inc.
Keystone Kitchen & Bath Target Concrete Foundations
Kinetico of Asheville Taylors Window & Screen Inc.
K-Wall Poured Walls, LLC Tennessee Stone
Land Expressions Inc. Terminix Service Inc.
LeavesOut The Design Center by Haywood
Liberty Wood Products The Kennerly Group, Inc.
Lifestyle Homes Of Distinction Inc. The Rock Doc
Lifestyles By Design, LLC The Western Carolina Home Place Inc
McNutt Service Group Three River Stone, LLC
more SPACE place Walnut Cove Builders, LLC
Mountain Geothermal Heating & Air Conditioning West End Cabinets
Mountain Landscapes Westall Chandley Inc
Nemec Construction, LLC Western Carolina University Construction
New South Construction Supply Development Program
Nova Kitchen & Bath, Enterprises Willow Creek Hearth & Leisure
Oakley Window & Door WNC Green Building Council
Overhead Door of the High Country Your Floor Stop
Paul’s Custom Woodworking Inc. Zeagler Farms Handcrafted Flooring
Pearlman’s Carpet One
Pella Carolina, Inc.
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ANSI Standards Replacing NAHB Guidelines for Green Certification
Builders can no longer begin projects to receive National Green Build- As interest in green building grew, NAHB and the International Code
ing Certification using the NAHB Model Green Home Building Guide- Council began in 2007 to create a consensus-based industry standard
lines scoring tool at www.nahbgreen.org. for green home building that could be used as a basis for green home
Projects must already be underway and receive their first inspections certification. The result of this effort, the ICC-700 2008 National Green
by June 1 to be grandfathered in, according to the NAHB Research Building Standard, was approved by ANSI (the American National
Center, which is the sole administrator of National Green Building Cer- Standards Institute) in January 2009.
tification for single-family and multifamily homes, remodeling projects The consensus committee that developed the standard used the
and residential developments. guidelines in their initial discussions and planning, but ultimately de-
Final inspections must be completed by Sept. 1 under the guidelines. veloped criteria for the standard that exceeded those in the guidelines
After that date, the NAHB Research Center will accept only the Na- both in performance and scope. The ANSI development process also
tional Green Building Standard (ICC 700) as a green rating system for made provisions for the standard to be regularly updated and to re-
the program. ceive public comment, unlike the guidelines.
In February 2008, NAHB launched its National Green Building Pro-
Importantly, nothing else about the certification program and its pro-
gram, NAHBGreen, and the NAHB Research Center simultaneously
cesses will change. The current pricing will remain the same, the on-
launched its National Green Building Certification Program. At that
line Green Scoring Tool will still be available for scoring a project to
time, the guidelines were used as the initial green rating system, with
the standard and all green verifiers across the county who have been
the expectation that the standard would eventually become available.
accredited by the NAHB Research Center (listed online) will still be
able to conduct verification inspections, according to the Research Now that the standard is available as a green rating system, certifica-
Center. tion to the guidelines is creating a significant amount of confusion in
the marketplace and among policy makers. Furthermore, the standard
There are some exemptions to these deadlines that will be consid-
— which is based on the IECC 2006 for the energy efficiency prac-
ered via the Contact Us form on the NAHBGreen website. Examples
tices — is more relevant as an above-code green rating system than
include:
the guidelines.
A builder who is building a development with multiple homes, has al-
ready committed to getting all homes in the development certified to
the guidelines and has had at least one home certified to the guidelines
by June 1, 2010, may be grandfathered in for continuing certification
to the guidelines beyond the Sept. 1 deadline. In this case, a builder
will be able to continue getting homes certified to the guidelines until
that phase of the development is completed or Dec. 31, 2011, which-
ever comes first. Contact the Research Center as soon as possible to
finalize details in writing by June 1, 2010.
A builder who has completed a rough inspection by June 1, 2010, but,
due to unique circumstances — such as complex finishes that require
more than three months to complete, extreme weather delays, etc. —
will not be able to have the final verification completed and submitted
by Sept. 1, 2010, may also appeal for an extension if the request is
submitted by Aug. 1, 2010.
In 2004, a committee of NAHB members and industry stakeholders
wrote the Model Green Home Building Guidelines to capture the es-
sential principles of green home building and provide association
members and affiliates with a basis for creating their own local green
initiatives. The guidelines represented a “snapshot in time” and were
never intended to be the enduring definition of what “green” means in
residential construction.

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In the Know...
2010 Committees and Councils Build-PAC Update
Associates Committee Sean Sullivan- NCHBA Build-PAC Chair
Renee Maxwell- Co-Chair The AHBA BOD, through the leadership of Vice-Trustee Josh
The Associates Committee is extremely pleased to report that the AH- Abrams of moreSPACEplace, held a NC Build-Pac drive on May
BA’s first annual Home & Garden Expo was a great success! Some 100 13th. The total raised was nearly $1,000! We are closer to our
exhibitors displayed innovative home and garden products and services goal, but still need to raise about $1500 to achieve success and
during the 2-day event, which drew over 2,000 people. In addition, the be able to access our portion of the funds for the elections this
Parade of Playhomes for United Way raised $9,000, with three homes year. If you have not yet contributed, please consider doing so
sold and one still in negotiations. Feedback on the expo from exhibitors by contacting the office. A giant THANK YOU to all the BOD and
and attendees alike has been extremely positive and will provide valu- members who participated in the May drive!
able input as we’re planning for an even more successful expo in 2011. Below are the individuals who have donated in 2010!
(Thanks to all for your patience with the Ag Center’s air conditioning Amanda Ballew, more SPACE place
malfunction, which should be resolved by next year’s event!) Brad Kee, Kee Mapping
Brenda Dunlap, Sears Commercial
A big thank you goes to all of you who supported the expo. We especial- Chris Cradduck, Carolina Drywall
ly want to recognize the AHBA staff, Caroline, KC and Christi, for their Chris Lyman, McGuire, Wood & Bissette Construction Law Team
tireless work on this first-time event. And, a final thank you to the expo Christopher Fox, Christopher Fox Builders
sponsors: First Restoration Services, Title Sponsor; Progress Energy, Clint Farish, DRA Living
Partner Sponsor; Mix 96.5, Media Sponsor; Core Installations, Sound Damion D. Brookshire, On Time Construction & Remodeling Inc.
Sponsor; and EDU Sports, Exhibitor Sponsor. Dave Davis, Southern Concrete
David Rand, DRA Living
If you have feedback or ideas on the Home & Garden Expo that you’d like Don Thompson, Thompson-Rhodes Builders, Inc.
to share (or want to join the list of exhibitors already signed up for next Gerry Stewart, Your Floor Stop
year’s expo!), please e-mail the AHBA office at info@ashevillehba.com. J. Koehn, Concrete Specialties, Inc.
James Bound, Greencraft, Inc.
Parade of Homes Committee James Carr, Mountain Town Carpentry
Steve Royster & Jason Weil- Co-Chairs Jan Coleman, J Coleman Waterproofing
The Parade of Homes Committee did not meet at the end of April so Jennifer Duvall, Asheville Savings Bank
everyone could concentrate on the successful Home and Garden Expo. Jill Jones, Westall Chandley
With that great undertaking behind us, the Parade of Homes Committee Jim Demos, Demos Builders
is once again focused on creating a successful Parade in October. As Jim Foley, More Space Place
Jim Joly, Builder/Architect Magazine
you are reading this, the early bird entry period for submitting a home
Jim Roberston, ProBuild
into the parade of homes has passed on May 29th, however you still John & Nancy Thompson, Thompson Properties, Inc.
have time to submit your entry forms by the main deadline of June 16th John Gustafson, Gustafson Construction Co.
and the extended deadline of June 30th. If you know of any builders Jorg Ronke, Pella Carolina, Inc.
with homes under construction, remind them of the great marketing op- Josh McGee, Westall Chandley
portunity the Parade of Homes can be. Speaking of great marketing Joshua Abrams, more SPACE place
ideas, we are also currently accepting sponsorships and advertising for Judy Dinelle, 84 Lumber
the Parade. We have lowered the prices from last year so act fast, they Ken Dinkins, Nova Kitchen & Bath
Kirk Johnson, Johnson Construction
will be in demand! Please contact the office if you need either entry
Laura Livaudais, Preferred Properties
packets or sponsorship/advertising package information. Maria Aponte, Hi-Tech Integrated Systems
Professional Women in Building Council MATH Insurance, Greg Spicer
Gina Kidder – Secretary/Treasurer Matt Sutton, Tucker Materials Inc.
The PWB will be holding educational classes on Social Media. The Michelle Snowden, more SPACE place
Patti Haberstock, Beverly-Hanks & Associates
charge will be $15 per class or an up-front fee of $40 for all three. That’s
Paul Franklin, Architectural Photographer
a great price to learn about social media and we’ll be focusing on Fa- Renee Maxwell, Progress Energy
cebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. The class dates are Wednesday’s: June Rich & Patty Kubica, K-Wall Poured Walls
30th, July 14th, and July 28th from 3:00-5:00pm at the AHBA. The Richard Soderquist, Soderquist Construction Company
themes for the classes are as follows: Robert Duffy, Biltmore Farms
•1st class – Getting Started – Bring your lap top, one photo and a logo Robert Spear, Spear & Wills Builders, Inc.
and we’ll help you set up an account and pages. Robi Eckley, Ferguson Enterprises
•2nd class – Basic Functions – How to use Social Media for your busi- Ron Bradoc, R & J Woodwork
Ron Mahaley, Southern Concrete
ness.
Ryan Mclellan, Copperwood Builders
•3rd class – More Advanced – Get the most out of Social Media. Sean Sullivan, Livingstone Construction
The PWB has a Fan Page on Facebook, search for Asheville Profes- Shawn Busby, Jennings Builders Supply
sional Women in Building and follow us online! Everyone is welcome to Skip Brewer, Walnut Cove Builders LLC
join and if you are interested in being a part of the PWB please contact Steve Royster, Bass & Royster Builders
Gina Kidder with Core Installations at gina@coreaudiovideo.com. Steve Wallin, The Western Carolina Home Place
Terry Walton, Westall Chandley
Next meeting date: Thomas McClain, Home Sweet Home
July 6 – 8:30am @ AHBA Tim Shipman, Ferguson Enterprises
August 3 – 8:30am @ AHBA William Leidheiser, Thompson-Rhodes Builders, Inc.
September 7 - 12noon on location TBD

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- Renewing Members -
84 Lumber DSH Construction LLC
Craig Taylor Dan Hensley
75 Montgomery Drive 50 Cherry Grove Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806-1010 Asheville, NC 28805
(828) 665-3815 (828) 215-8258
Horizon Tile & Stone Gallery Inc. Olde World Masters
Rick Gurney Paul Wiederhold
3 Design Ave Unit 110 9 Reed St Ste C
Fletcher, NC 28732-7824 Asheville, NC 28803-2683
(828) 651-0480 (828) 277-6141

84 Lumber Eagle Creek Home Builders Inform Systems Data Documents Pisces Development
Neil Brunson LLC Inc. Katherine Moore
75 Montgomery Drive Jonathan Myers Graham Truluck 1007 Carolyndon Dr
Asheville, NC 28806-1010 PO Box 96 PO Box 1588 High Point, NC 27262-7844
(828) 665-3815 Skyland, NC 28776-0096 Arden, NC 28704-1588 (336) 689-1051
(828) 337-9755 (828) 687-0816
Appalachian Antique Hard- Point South Investment Co
woods Ed Holland Builders Inc Jag & Associates Construction Inc. Ronald Butler
Chris Clough Ed Holland Jody Guokas PO Box 8727
PO Box 167 151 Jackson Rd 20 Battery Park Ave Ste. 814 Asheville, NC 28814-8727
Waynesville, NC 28786-0167 Fletcher, NC 28732-8524 Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 778-8558
(828) 627-0830 (828) 684-1357 (828) 252-4206
Summit Building Supply
Atomic Solar LLC Fenco Inc. DBA Monarch Jeff Ledford Electric Co Inc Stokes Austin
Ronald Frazier Builders Jeff Ledford 252 Possum Trot Rd
3170 Halls Chapel Rd Dean Fender 5 Watsell Dr Burnsville, NC 28714
Burnsville, NC 28714 525 Merrills Cove Rd Leicester, NC 28748 (828) 682-9841
(866) 704-1187 Asheville, NC 28803-8529 (828) 683-1723
(704) 299-0331 The Housing Marketplace Inc.
Crossville Tile & Stone of Liberty Wood Products Joe Adams
Asheville Full Circle Construction Inc. Don Hill PO Box 15408
Michael Bartley Andy Buttrick 874 Iotla Church Rd Asheville, NC 28813
15 Design Ave. Suite 206 PO Box 2619 Franklin, NC 28734-0329 (828) 891-3911
Fletcher, NC 28732 Hendersonville, NC 28793 (828) 524-7958
(828) 209-0270 (828) 243-1831 Thompson Properties Inc
Maple Ridge Construction Inc. John Thompson
Daisy Mountain LLC Goforth Builders Joe Yanik 452 Butler Bridge Rd
Gregg Homolka Bruce Goforth 2 Dunnwoody Dr Fletcher, NC 28732-9307
PO Box 1090 1 Cedar Ridge Drive Arden, NC 28704-9587 (828) 206-0477
Weaverville, NC 28787-1090 Asheville, NC 28803-8612 (828) 681-8880
(828) 242-4824 (704) 298-8093 Western Heritage Ins Agency
Mature Living Choices Michael Whiteside
Daphne W. Urquhart CPA PA Home Trust Bank Betsy Cameron PO Box 8468
Daphne Urquhart Donna Reeves 1854A Hendersonville Rd # 243 Asheville, NC 28814
PO Box 9910 10 Woodfin St Asheville, NC 28803-2467 (828) 252-1800
Asheville, NC 28815 Asheville, NC 28801-3022 (828) 687-0317
(828) 299-4545 (828) 259-3939

Deltec Homes Inc

David Hall
69 Bingham Rd
Asheville, NC 28806-3824
(828) 232-4324

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- New Members -
*Pending New Member Orientation *Pending New Member Orientation Gutter Helmet of WNC *Pending New Member Orientation
Baker Roofing Envirotec LLC Steve Henry Oakley Window & Door
Mike Capello H. B. Stroup 565 Long Shoals Rd., Ste. 104 Alan Oakley
4700 Nations Crossing Road PO Box 6276 Arden, NC 28704 707 42nd Ave. North
Charlotte, NC 28217 Asheville, NC 28816 828-681-5555 Nashville, TN 37209
704-587-3737 828-255-8870 Gutters 615-329-3667
Roofinging Contractors Solar Energy SPIKE: Marc Tyner Doors: Exterior & Interior
SPIKE: Richard Soderquist SPIKE: Greg Spicer SPIKE: Richard Soderquist
*Pending New Member Orientation
*Pending New Member Orientation *Pending New Member Orientation Lifestyles By Design, LLC *Pending New Member Orientation
Blue Ridge Solutions, Inc Glennwood Custom Builders Inc. Jim Andrews Professional Restorations
Daniel Kellem Dan Collins 1950 Hendersonvill Rd. Suite 4 David Gooding
8 Sunnycrest Drive 828-692-8191 Asheville, NC 28803 217 Liberty Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805 Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-230-7702 Candler, NC 28715
828-299-3845 828-692-8191 Cabinets 252-474-8568
Advertising & Specialties Builder SPIKE: Richard Soderquist Remodeling Services
SPIKE: Sean Sullivan SPIKE: Jill Jones SPIKE: Jim Spicer
*Pending New Member Orientation
*Pending New Member Orientation Granite Shield of WNC Mountain Landscapes *Pending New Member Orientation
CertaPro Painters John Ring Troy Draper The Luna Group Unlimited, Inc.
Bryan Chambers 18 Hemlock St. 9 East Crest Drive Gerald Beal
220 Mt Carmel Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 Fairview, NC 28730 20 Battery Park Ave; Suite 814
Asheville, NC 28806 828-226-5176 828-712-0298 Asheville, NC 28801
828-285-2959 Countertops Landscape Architects 828-252-4205
Painting Contractors SPIKE: Erin Spicher SPIKE: Richard Soderquist Green Builder
SPIKE: James Carr SPIKE: Judy Dinelle

To educate and engage new members within the association, we have a New Member Orientation. AHBA Members are required to
attend the one hour New Member Orientation as the final step in the application process.

- Pending Members -
Asheville Paint & Decorating, Inc. Mountain Sawyers, LLC Pressley Painting & Interior Design Whispering Rock Properties, Inc.
Bobby Brown Warren Keull Chris Pressley Michael Barrett
227 Holcombe Cove Rd. 4600 Hendersonville Rd. 120 Christ School Road 75 Merrills Ridge Rd.
Candler, NC 28715 Fletcher, NC 28732 Arden, NC 28704 Asheville, NC 28803
828-230-3505 828-684-0007 828-216-8113 828-299-8826
Painting & Wall Covering Suppliers Interior Trim Concrete, Specialty & Decorative Log Homes
SPIKE: Greg Spicer SPIKE: Jim Forward SPIKE: Chris Cradduck SPIKE: Bill Bugbee
Custom Living Quarters
Ryan Morin
4600 Hendersonville Rd. Suite A
Fletcher, NC 28732
828-684-0017
Cabinets
SPIKE: Brandon Duinkerken

- Sorry to See You Go -

The AHBA is sorry to see the companies below drop their AHBA memberships. If you know these past members, or do business with
them, give them a call and help us get them back to the AHBA!
Diesel Construction Green Outdoors Landscaping NC Dwellings, Inc.
Builder Associate Builder

Gaston & Grey Inc. Keith Bullitt DBA Neat Painting Nine South, LLC
Associate Associate Builder

The Carolina Group Partners, LLC

Associate

PLEASE READ
In compliance with our Bylaws and the policies which have been put in place by our Board of Directors and the Membership Committee, Association proce-
dure is to have new member applications approved by the Board of Directors and by the General Membership. Please look at the lists of all Members. If
you know of any compelling reason that any applicant should not be considered for membership, please contact any AHBA staff member at 828-299-7001
or email your comments to the AHBA at info@ashevillehba.com. All information given to the AHBA is held strictly confidential.

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OSHA Increases Its Workplace Penalties
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) an-
nounced that it is increasing its penalties to provide a greater de-
terrent against employer workplace safety violations.
“For many employers, investing in job safety happens only when
they have adequate incentives to comply with OSHA’s require-
ments,” said David Michaels, OSHA’s assistant secretary of labor.
“Higher penalties and more aggressive, targeted enforcement will
provide a greater deterrent and further encourage these employ-
ers to furnish safe and healthy workplaces for their employees.”
The current maximum penalty for a serious OSHA violation — one
capable of causing death or serious physical harm — is $7,000,
and the maximum penalty for a willful violation is $70,000.
Under the policy change, the average penalty for a serious viola-
tion will increase from about $1,000 to $3,000 to $4,000, which is
an increase of 300% to 400%.
Among the steps OSHA is taking to revise its penalty classification
system:
In its assessment of penalties, the time frame for considering
an employer’s history of violations is being expanded from three
years to five years.
Penalties are being increased by 10% for employers that have
been cited for any high-gravity, serious, willful, repeat or failure-to-
abate violations within the previous five years.
The minimum penalty for a serious violation is being increased to
$500. The reduction in a penalty that an OSHA area director can
offer at an informal conference is being limited to 30%.
The final penalties are being calculated serially, instead of the cur-
rent practice that arrives at a proposed penalty by adding up all
the penalty reductions and then multiplying that total percentage
by the gravity-based penalty.
OSHA also recently announced a new Severe Violators Enforce-
ment Program (SVEP) that increases its focus on repeatedly re-
calcitrant employers. The SVEP will contain significant changes to
the 2008 revision of the Enhanced Enforcement Program (EEP).
Noteworthy changes include:
Focusing on certain high-emphasis hazards, including fall protection
Ensuring nationwide inspections on related worksites of SVEP-
identified employers
Requiring mandatory follow-up inspections
Directing the SVEP or a similar version to be implemented in state
plans
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When the FDIC Takes Over Your Bank
[ continued from page 1 ] For example, if the loan is packaged and sold
to a third party that is not interested in collateral in a certain geographic
area, they may not renew your loan regardless of the loan-to-value ratio
or your financial condition.
If your loan is delinquent, the FDIC may decide to foreclose on the prop-
erty and sell the collateral rather than selling the delinquent loan. In ad-
dition, if there are personal guarantees involved, the FDIC will evaluate
the guarantors’ ability to pay and may pursue a deficiency judgment. If
successful, it will sell the deficiency judgment. However, loan servicing
does continue during the due diligence process.
The settlement process typically will take 90 to 180 days. You must be
prepared to provide any operating cash required during that time even
if sales indicate that you cannot meet loan release prices. Once a pro-
posed offer is agreed upon in principle by the various levels of contract
and FDIC employees at the receivership, it will typically, depending on
the loan balance, go to a satellite and/or regional office for approval by
one or two additional committees. A deposit may be required to keep the
loan from being included in a bulk loan sale.
A settlement process, whether it’s through the FDIC or the acquiring
bank, will require the borrower to produce recent financial statements,
tax returns and additional information. It is important to consider and
discuss with your accountant the possibility of reviewing each asset for
possible mark to market write-downs as well as the tax implications of
forgiveness of debt. The process may be a bit daunting, but before you
can tell the lender what you can and will do, you need to feel comfortable
that you can meet any new obligations.
If the Acquiring Bank Purchased Your Loan
If the acquiring bank owns your loan, it is probably protected against a
significant percentage of any loss it may incur. The FDIC has been utiliz-
ing a loss-share provision as part of the purchase and assumption agree-
ment that typically provides for the acquiring bank to absorb a maximum
of 20% of the losses on specific loans. The FDIC absorbs the remaining
loss. Reporting and collecting on the provisions of the loss-share agree-
ments require a significant amount of administrative effort and in some
cases, require the FDIC’s approval for specific kinds of disposition. This
has made the acquiring banks much more hesitant to work with the bor-
rower to reach a settlement out of the concern that specific transactions
will not be approved by the FDIC and they will then have to absorb 100%
of the loss.
In an ideal world, settlement negotiations would achieve a win-win situ-
ation for all involved. The builder/developer gets to stay in business and
the FDIC or acquiring bank/investor maximizes its recovery of that asset.
Experience has shown that the asset is always more valuable to the
original builder/developer than to anyone else, motivating them to do all
they can to make it work.
The loss-share provision is often a sensitive subject for the acquiring bank.
The most important consideration for the borrower or their agent should be
bringing about a best case scenario for all involved. When credit was flow-
ing freely, borrowers were often courted, but times have changed.
Unfortunately, what may appear to be the ideal situation is not always an
option available to the borrower. If the acquirer perceives that foreclosure
and pursuit of personal guarantees is their surest course of action for
preserving their loss share guaranty, the borrower may not be given an
opportunity to settle and refinance even if it appears obvious that it will
provide a greater recovery to the bank and the FDIC. This clearly was not
the FDIC’s intent when crafting the loss-share provision.
This article was reprinted with permission from NAHB, for similar ar-
ticles, please visit www.nahb.org.
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Environmental Protection Agency Certification

Lead Paint Rule Opt-Out Revoked- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced release of an
amendment to the Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule that removes the opt-out provision for pre-1978
homes without pregnant women or children under age six in residence. The amendment also instructs con-
tractors to provide a copy of the records required under the rule to be shared with home owners within 30 days
of completing the remodeling work. The amendment goes into force 60 days from its publication in the Federal
Register, which has not yet occurred. NAHB expects publication in the Federal Register sometime in the next
few weeks, so the estimated effective date to remove the opt-out is the beginning of July.
Under the current rule, owner-occupied pre-1978 housing units where no pregnant women nor children under
age six, nor a property qualifying as a “child occupied facility” could sign a waiver. The remodelers must keep a record of the waiver for
three years, which waives the implementation of the work practices dictated by the rule. The new amendment to the regulation that goes

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into effect in July revokes the opt-out completely. All work in pre-1978 must then follow all work practices dictated by the regulation as of
the effective date in July. Remodelers will have to share a copy of the compliance records required for remodelers under the regulation
with home owners within 30 days of completion of the work.
Apply the lead rule to public and commercial buildings. The EPA plans to amend the rule to expand its scope over both public and com-
mercial buildings. NAHB will follow this development but expects the proposal to come out after the clearance testing amendment.
Rule Enforcement
The EPA will not take enforcement action against firms that in good faith submitted firm certification paperwork before April 22 but have
not received official approval yet from EPA. A copy of the letter is available for download. However, the EPA will still be taking enforcement
actions against parties that fail to follow work practices in pre-1978 homes.
Contact the AHBA at 299-7001 for more information on the EPA Lead Paint Certification Laws. To see a list of professionals who have
been certified, visit the AHBA website at www.AshevilleHBA.com and click on Hot Topics.

AHBA Member Spotlight

Name/Title: Robi Eckley / WNC Custom Building Manager
Company: Ferguson Enterprises Inc.
AHBA Member for 1 1/2 years, Company has been for 15+ years!
How did your company get started?
After serving 5yrs in the Marine Corps I moved back to WNC and started w/ Fergusons management trainee program in 2004. I then moved to Franklin
as an Outside Salesman in 2005 and stepped into my current role as the Custom Building Manager. Once in this role I knew how important the AHBA
was to our Business & Community & knew I wanted to be a part of it and get involved.
What makes your company unique?
Our people! Ferguson has the most knowledgeable and proficient people in the industry. We can assist a Contractor,
Designer, or Homeowner with anything from Lighting, Plumbing, & Appliances to Isokern Fireplaces, Door Hardware, &
Accessories; we are a true one stop Shop. With our Distribution Channels and buying power we give the best service at
a competitive price offering the best value and experience.
What has been your greatest business success?
Obviously overcoming challenges created by our current economic environment, but more so over coming some of
the challenges left to me by previous situations when I stepped in this role. Ferguson has always been great, but we
definitely had room to improve when I came on board. I know designers, contractors and homeowners that have worked
with us over the last 2 years know that we have come a long way from where we were and we continue to improve and
offer a great experience.
What do you like about doing business in Asheville?
The people and community! I grew up in these mountains and WNC will always be my home, but I work with the best Contractors and Subs that
I could ever dream of. I get to work with some FANTASTIC people that make my job very enjoyable on a daily basis. With the work environment
and some of the best scenery in the world I couldn’t be in a happier place in my life.
What kind of customer does your business attract?
Hopefully the profitable kind….just kidding; with our 15,000sq ft showroom we help Contractors, Subs, Designers, & Homeowners with all of their
selections. We are able to adapt our business to meet the needs of our customer no matter how diverse the need is; whether it is an introductory
home or a very high-end custom home we can meet any customer’s needs or business strategy necessary. We do custom consultations or we
can help build packages to assist a contractor with products they want to offer for their allowances. Even though we are sales people we are not
salesmen, and prefer to form long lasting partnerships in which we create value and our customer see’s us as an extension of their business.
How does your business positively contribute to the Asheville Community?
We employ 68 people in WNC that are very active & involved within the community. Even though Ferguson is headquartered in Newport News,
VA, we are truly a local company that has the backing of a large corporation. We would not be in business if it wasn’t for our community, so we
in turn support our community by donating surplus material to charitable organizations and projects. Over the last year we have worked with
Habitat for Humanity and other charities to give back to the community & those in need.
LOCATION:1100-B Ridgefield Dr. WEBSITE: www.Ferguson.com CONTACT: Robi.Eckley@ferguson.com
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PO Box 9722
Asheville, NC 28815

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Calendar ........................ 2
Committee Update .......... 3
Builders Issues .............. 4-5
Member News ........... 6-14
AHBA Nation ................ 15

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