Chairperson’s Messageby AnDee Harris

Best of the BestThe Best of the Best contest has been changed to quarterly for 2014. The third quarter features decks, so be sure to submit your photo of a deck project you have done or been a part of since 2012 to the HBAL office no later than September 15, 2014 to be considered as the Best of the Best! Recognition will include a picture of the project along with your company name in the Step by Step publication and a spot on the HBAL website for three months. Projects that have won previously are ineligible.

Sept. – Deck Dec. – Interior Remodel

Publication of the September 2014 • Vol. 17, No. 9

Editor: Jennie Korth

Golf TournamentSee the results and more photos in your Lincoln Business Builder

or online at www.hbal.org.

September MeetingSeptember 3, 2014 • 11:30 a.m.

Lincoln/Lancaster Habitat for Humanity’s

ReStore(47th & Y Street)

Greetings! We are here at the beginning of the fall season. This year’s school sessions have begun and the fall sporting events are near. As summer is winding down for us I hope you were able to enjoy those nice and hot days by partaking in a day at the lake, a day on the golf course or whatever fits you best in your leisure time. Family, friends and fun are important!I would like to thank all of you who either participated in golfing or being a sponsor at the Remodeler’s Council Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on August 1 at Mahoney Golf Course. The weather was great and it was a beautiful day. We appreciate everyone’s support of this event. It was another successful turnout!The next event will be on September 3 at the new Lincoln/Lancaster County Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore. Watch your communication for further details on this event. Please invite guests to attend as this will be very informative and insightful as we learn the ins and outs of the donation and purchasing processes at the ReStore. I would like to say thanks for everyone’s support and I look forward to seeing you at one of these next events!

Cost: $9.00/person(Lunch is included.)

Please send your RSVP to info@hbal.org or call 402-423-4225 by September 2.

OSHA Takes Steps to Increase Enforcement; Basement-Related Work Tops List of Violations

One of the many benefits of NAHB Remodelers membership is getting informed about regulatory and enforcement actions that could impact remodelers’ businesses—and advice to help them know how to respond. We are sharing this information with you so you can make sure your worksites are safe and you are prepared for OSHA inspections. Learn more benefits of NAHB Remodelers membership at www.nahb.org/remodelers.

There are signs that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is increasing its enforcement actions on home building sites throughout the country—in both Federal and state plan jurisdictions.

One of the main reasons is that new data shows the number of fatalities in residential construction increased by 37% compared to just a 3% increase in nonresidential construction in 2012, which is the most recent data available. OSHA has also instituted a number of local enforcement emphasis programs aimed at reducing numerous construction hazards, including those in residential.

Basement-Related Violations Rank Ninth on OSHA’s Most Cited ListNAHB recently compiled a top 10 list of the most cited OSHA violations, and basement-related violations are rank fairly high.

Remodelers should be aware of a memo issued by OSHA in 1995 that provides guidance on basement-related work. The memo, “Suspension of 29 CFR 1926.652 to House Foundation/Basement Excavations,” specifies the trenching/exaction requirements of the regulation as they apply to house construction, which is still in effect at the present time. The memo requires house foundations to be benched two feet horizontal for every five feet vertical (see diagram at right) and the other conditions outlined in the memo exist.

For those who live in an area where digging out basements is a common job, more information about OSHA’s requirements for house foundations/basement excavations can be found in NAHB’s Trenching and Excavation Safety Handbook which can be purchased via the Builders Books link on www.HBAL.org.

Are you prepared for an OSHA inspection?There are a few simple things that remodelers should do to improve safety on the jobsite and be prepared for OSHA inspections:

• Conduct an assessment to identify and correct safety hazards on the jobsite;

• Conduct appropriate safety training for employees;• Update records and make sure they are readily available;• Understand the OSHA inspection process (go to www.nahb.org

and search for “OSHA Inspection Toolkit”).

# Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # CostJan. 88 1,163,863 81 907,619 71 784,232 57 502,454 69 988,395 81 804,484 66 751,024 90 1,279,205Feb. 78 909,207 76 947,505 76 706,588 69 600,743 79 893,584 69 565,929 42 702,668 87 811,667March 107 1,280,089 89 800,412 72 946,927 125 1,229,150 104 900,086 96 1,055,957 65 1,000,016 93 1,011,061April 88 1,031,776 82 877,275 85 813,112 154 1,386,859 133 1,292,245 96 871,985 108 1,158,054 110 1,010,930May 115 1,578,971 79 723,878 65 617,270 124 931,223 111 946,242 123 1,544,337 92 605,739 98 1,088,989June 97 736,760 76 662,915 89 766,615 117 754,480 112 819,225 110 1,093,867 87 784,050 93 1,239,491July 117 1,258,848 77 1,143,624 96 1,172,764 161 1,181,825 99 1,104,259 109 1,029,087 114 1,331,940 103 1,514,047Total 690 7,959,514 560 6,063,228 554 5,807,508 807 6,586,734 707 6,944,036 684 6,965,646 574 6,333,491 674 7,955,390Avg. Cost

Remodeling Permits: AlterationsCity of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 8 Year Table

2013

11,03410,48311,536 10,827

2007 20092008

8,162

2011

9,822 10,184

20122010 2014

11,803

# Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # CostJan. 7 87,400 9 1,364,460 2 52,000 6 152,980 3 80,100 2 43,500 6 422,000 3 59,336Feb. 4 314,300 9 141,600 5 125,240 3 99,500 7 178,700 5 107,786 2 33,000 3 64,000March 33 1,283,155 36 589,154 10 206,900 11 317,000 18 452,005 10 691,458 8 357,600 8 338,910April 56 539,511 62 1,208,366 10 198,413 19 706,474 15 908,366 11 600,931 10 212,603 12 609,495May 55 818,301 52 809,323 9 183,000 9 148,500 20 340,080 20 723,945 13 776,408 12 596,540June 62 481,374 19 543,997 14 297,872 12 460,740 16 603,388 7 224,812 9 379,500 12 430,200July 46 728,615 11 212,984 17 554,070 15 697,500 9 248,618 10 414,975 9 264,975 9 232,625Total 263 4,252,656 198 4,869,884 67 1,617,495 75 2,582,694 88 2,811,257 65 2,807,407 57 2,446,086 59 2,331,106Avg. Cost

2008 2011

31,94624,595

Remodeling Permits: AdditionsCity of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 8 Year Table

2010

34,436

2014

39,510

2013

42,914

2012

43,19124,142

2007 2009

16,170

Excavated dirt (spoils), other materials, and equipment must be set back a minimum of 2 feet from the edge of a trench.

A safe means of egress, such as a ladder or ramp, must be provided within 25 feet of workers in trenches deeper than 4 feet.

House foundations must be benched 2 feet horizontal for every 5 feet vertical. Also, minimize the number and duration of workers in the trench and eliminate vibration.

The depth of the foundation/basement trench cannot exceed 7 ½ feet unless other cave-in protection is

provided.

La tierra (material) excavado, otros materiales y los equipos deberán estar a un mínimo de 2 pies del borde de la zanja.

Un medio seguro de salida como por ejemplo una escalera, o una rampa tiene que ser colocada a por lo menos 25 pies de los empleados en trincheras mayores de 4 pies Los cimientos de las viviendas deberán tener escalones de 2 pies de ancho por 5 pies de alto. Además, se deberá minimizar el número y la duración de los trabajadores dentro de la trinchera y eliminar las vibraciones.

La profundidad de la excavación del cimento/sótano no puede exceder 7½ pies a menos que se proporcione la

otra protección del derrumbameinto.

2’ minimum 2’ minimum

For more information: www.nahb.org/SAFETY

(800) 368-5242

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Calendar of Events

Sept. 11HOMEPAC & Board of Directors MeetingHBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 9:45 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sept. 1 Labor Day • HBAL Office Closed

Sept. 15General Membership MeetingNebraska Champions Club • 707 Stadium Drive$10 for HBAL Members • $20 for Guests

Sept. 11EPA Lead Refresher Course TrainingHBAL • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C1:00 to 5:00 p.m. • $100 per student

Sept. 10Remodelers Council MeetingHabitat for Humanity ReStore • 47th & Y Street11:30 a.m. • $9.00 for lunch

Sept. 25YBP Launch PartyHBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 25, 20144:00 to 7:00 p.m.

HBAL Office

Please RSVP to jennie@hbal.org.

Launch Party!

Join us for burgers, brews & a chance to win an iPad mini!

HBAL’s Young Building Professionals Council is engaging the next generation of builders and associates, giving them a unified voice in the building community.

For more information or to join, contact jennie@hbal.org.