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BUILDINGBusiness & Apartment Management
JUNE 2020
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u The Compo Corner: Why Use Early Pay?– 4 uSetting Home Builder Expectations – 6 u New Housing Permit Report – 6 u Advocacy Update – 9 u Events & Webinars – 10
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APARTMENT ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGANPRESIDENT Matthew Lester FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Karlene Lehman PAST PRESIDENTS Allen Amber Jeffrey Kaftan Melvin Kaftan George M. Nyman
CEO Michael C. Stoskopf
VICE PRESIDENTS Cary Belovicz Mitchell Bleznak Jonathan R. Borenstein Jay Brody Kevin Dillon Leslie Lewiston Etterbeek Howard Jacobson Andrew Kuhn Warren Rose Aaron Rosenhaus Shawn Stafford Michael E. Tobin David Wilkins
PRESIDENT David Compo
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Ben Templeton
TREASURER Rino Soave
SECRETARY Jason Minock
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Bob Tedesco
VICE PRESIDENTS Tim Capaldi Vito Castellana David Steuer Brian Szliter ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT H. William (Bill) Freeman CEO — Michael C. Stoskopf
BUILDING Business &Apartment Management
JUNE 2020
FEATURES2 Windows & Doors Add Value,and Appeal
4 Early Pay: Why You Should Try To Do It David S. Compo, President
6 Setting Home Builder Expectations Michael Stoskopf, CEO
6 New Housing Permit Forecast
7 HBA Staff Contact Information
8 Safety When Working From Elevation Safety Guidelines For Property Managers
9 Advocacy Update Lead Paint Bills Would Impact Rental Industry
10 News & Events Webinars and Events
11 COVID-19 Safety Measures Chart How to download and print for jobsite use
12 New & Renewing Members
12 Valued Advertisers
Inside Back Made In America/Built In Michigan
Outside Back HBA - CAM Mid-Year Economic Forecast Featuring Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. Zoom Webinar on June 24
2020: The Great Lockdown – Wednesday, June 24 – Zoom Webinar Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. of GraphsandLaughs, LLC, is an internationally acclaimed economist and public speaker specializing in making economics fun, relevant and educational. He has brought valuable information to our members and guests many times over the past years. This year, he’ll do it again - via Zoom teleconference - at our Mid-Year Economic Forecast. The event will be held on Wednesday, June 24 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. See the back cover of this magazine for details on registration and sponsorship.
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Windows & Doors Add Value And AppealWRITTEN BY NANCY ROZUM
Trends in home design are usually replaced in a few years by the latest items that catch consumers' attention. Large
expanses of glass – window walls – have been popular for quite a few years and that popularity is continuing to grow, making the trend of enjoying the outdoors while relaxing indoors less of a trend and more of a standard in the future. Creating windows and doors to be more energy efficient, more functional and more aesthetically beautiful is the primary focus of manufacturers, who have rolled out some amazing products within the past several years, helping to increase the value and appeal of new and remodeled homes.
The new sizes of MultiGlide™ doors which were introduced by Andersen Windows last summer have caught on with professionals and homeowners. These included sizes optimal for a pass-through window for outdoor entertaining. "MultiGlide™ doors are now available in increased widths to fit openings up to 50 feet, helping to create a seamless transition from indoor to outdoor living areas," said Paul Ward with N.A. Mans and Sons. The Andersen Easy Connect Joining System also continues to be recognized by building professionals. The system was a 2019 Hive 50 Honoree in Building Technology. Since its launch in March 2018, research reveals that the Andersen Easy
Connect Joining System can reduce the number of installers needed by one-half when comparing the installation of a 12-foot wide-by 8-foot high pre-assembled window combination unit with four individual 3-foot-wide-by 8-foot high window combination units. The Easy Connect Joining System also won the Best Window and Door Product award and Best in Show at the 2019 International Builders Show.
Mans Lumber and Millwork showroom locations have been open since early May and offer curbside pick-up, as well as delivery options. "We are seeing pent up demand, especially with our Installed Sales Division, which is a growing part of our business," said Paul. In addition to Andersen and Jeld-Wen, Mans has added Loewen to their
window offerings. "Loewen is an ultra-high end product," said Paul. Loewen, a Canadian company, crafts luxurious windows and doors that serve as statement pieces in custom residential homes. "An example is their Timber Frame Curtain Wall System where the windows actually bear the weight of the roof," said Paul. This wall system combines the interior warmth of wood with outstanding product performance, ultimately making expansive views of the outdoors possible.
Marvin, headquartered in Warroad, Minnesota, streamlined its brand last April. The company now has three product collections which are organized by the degree of design detail, flexibility and customization possibilities. The Marvin Signature™ Collection, previously known as Marvin Windows and Doors, offers "aspirational products" with fresh designs and category-leading innovation. The Marvin Elevate™ Collection, previously known as Integrity Wood-Ultrex® focuses on beautiful designs, strength and price. The Marvin Essential™ Collection, previously known as Integrity All Ultrex®, offers streamlined, maintenance-free windows and doors that boast clean lines.
Carter Lumber offers Andersen, Jeld-Wen, Ply Gem and Pella windows. Pella Corporation introduced their Lifestyle Series windows last
Photo courtesy of Superb Custom Homes.
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summer. "The Lifestyle Series windows use a patented triple-pane glass design that meets or exceeds sound transmission ratings, with the ability to cut outside noise by up to 50 percent depending on the glass package chosen," said Rick Ditzek with Carter Lumber. "This window series has it all: beautiful aesthetics, energy efficiency and sound reduction capabilities. Traffic, barking dogs, and lawnmower noise aren't as intrusive with these Lifestyle Series windows, helping make our homes the refuges that we all seek." There are three levels of glass packages offered with this line, including Performance, which reduces noise by 34 percent; Sound Control which reduces noise by 52 percent; and Ultimate Performance which offers optimal energy efficiency along with a 52 percent reduction in sound transmission.
For those architects and builders of high-end luxury homes, Building Integrity/Sun Structures offers window and door products for clients who want something special. “Our company provides unique, premium glass fenestration and structures," said Mike Wozniak, founder and owner. “With the trend toward creating a strong connection with the outdoors, it’s all about the glass. In my 25 years of business, I have come to realize how critical it is to partner with suppliers who constantly push the science and aesthetics of framing a space in larger expanses of glass. Effectively taking the indoors out requires an array of moveable glass walls and doors, for which we rely on Solar Innovations® Architectural
Glazing Systems." Solar Innovations® develops and manufactures custom-designed folding, stacking, sliding, lift &slide, pivoting and multi-track sliding doors, as well as skylights, conservatories and greenhouses, with thermal aluminum framing and thin sight lines, at their Pennsylvania location. Controlling these moving glass walls with a WiFi app is a new development. Mike’s other prime luxury supplier is Optimum Window. They are a diversified manufacturer of steel windows and doors, both of which are currently trending in luxury building and remodeling. Optimum Window features true hot-rolled as well as cold-rolled steel hand-crafted windows and doors. Based in New York, they have decades of experience developing thermal steel frame designs that work well in the Michigan climate. “Steel windows are able to support the largest pieces of glass with the thinnest frame sections," said Mike.
"Homeowners love to enter their wine rooms through a glass door that feels like a bank vault door. We have collaborated on some great projects with stunning, thin black steel-framed glass interior walls to separate areas in open-concept homes with show-stopping results.”
Window and door manufacturers in many states, including Michigan, halted production during March and April due to state-mandated Stay-At-Home orders. Unfortunately, due to a number of factors, including the COVID crisis, Weather King Windows and Doors ceased operations in May. The company, a long-time HBA member, was based in Farmington, Michigan. "We want to express our gratitude to our loyal customers and to our employees, many who have been with us for decades," said Matthew Ball. "We are very proud to have been a part of the Michigan building community for over 70 years." n
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While it may seem to be counterintuitive to discuss paying your invoices early after all that we have all gone through, this is the perfect
time to do so. Our company and several of our trades implemented this process years ago and much of our success is attributed to this program.
What is early pay? There are multiple reasons to pay early and multiple facets to the process. These reasons apply to you whether you are a builder, remodeler, developer, subcontractor and often, a supplier or service provider.
I will describe this from my perspective as a builder and each of you can extrapolate this to your business. The key to being able to do this is based on your cash flow. Keeping more in “float” or getting to the point where you can, is the key to making this process work for you. Here is what we do and how we handle the process:
1. Each and every supplier we utilize is contacted to ask what their terms are. 30/60/90, etc. Most will give no up charges for up to 30 days and start charging finance charges after that. Each is different. The magic question is: If I pay you within one week of being invoiced, can I get a discount? For over 50% of our suppliers, they are always fighting the cash flow issues and most will give an early pay discount of between 2% and 5% if paid within one week. A discount compared to paying finance charges can be dramatic. If they offer, we take advantage, if they don’t, we pay net 30 or handle on credit card (see below).
2. We have the same conversation for each subcontractor. I often pay within 2 – 7 days and receive a discount of between 3% and 10%. Not only does this significantly help the bottom line, it builds credibility and the trades want to work for us because we pay better. In addition, for longer contracts like framing, we pay them weekly to keep them in the cash flow and they never want to leave because they don’t have to wait.
3. Several suppliers will not offer a discount but do offer use of credit cards for paying. Logically, this does not make sense as most are paying between 4-5% for their clients to be able to use a charge card, which we always point out when we are discussing how much will they offer us if we pay early. Some are stubborn so we pay on a cash back credit card. The top two are the Visa Spark card which gives us 2% back and Amex which pays 1.5% if we pay them off by the due date in full.
The key to this is having cash flow, making sure you or your bookkeeper starts these conversations and tracking your progress. On an average for the last 10 years, the bottom line for this program has been between $50,000 and $100,000 savings each year. That is real money in your pocket just by paying early! I consider this the low hanging fruit that many companies can incorporate into their business dealings. Larger or smaller businesses will have varying degrees of this amount but who would not like this added money?
Call or email me if you have any questions as to how well this has worked: [email protected] or 248-640-1488. Start saving now! n
The Compo Cornerq
Early PayWHY SHOULD YOU ALWAYS TRY TO DO IT?DAVID S. COMPO, PRESIDENT
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Here we are at the beginning of June and our collective
expectations for 2020 are COMPLETELY different than they were even as late as
February or early March.The unprecedented response to the COVID-19
pandemic has create an economic crucible the likes of which we’ve never seen.
Like many of you, I’ve been seeking out various sources to try to understand what are the reasonable expectations we should have, especially when it comes to new home construction and permit activity.
From listening to Economic Forecast presentations from the NAHB and other experts in real estate, to collecting the monthly economic data we compile for our monthly permit forecast model, here are some of my observations and/or expectations:
• New home permits in southeastern Michigan (Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair and Wayne counties) will see a dramatic “v-shaped” dip in activity from March through July, returning to trend in August 2020, as illustrated on the Month-to-Month Permits chart.
• From initial indications in states where residential construction was allowed to proceed during the past two months, there appears to be a growing interest for detached single family product by those who currently or formally were living in either urban, rental settings subject to higher density of people, public transportation, etc.
• While 20% unemployment is never good for anyone (even if created with knowledge it would result and only temporary), the fact that 80% remained fully employed while working from home may indicate that the willingness and ability to buy a new home is still at the forefront for those who were planning on such a purchase prior to the COVID-19 crisis
• While many people were used to eating, sleeping and watching TV in their homes pre-COVID, the past two months may
New Housing Permit Forecast
Executive Officer Commentsq
Setting Home Builder Expectations In Southeastern Michigan MICHAEL C. STOSKOPF, EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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HBA Staff Contact InformationDuring the Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Order, HBA of Southeastern Michigan’s staff is
working from their homes and available to help you. Please feel free to contact us by phone or email about the current situation or any matter concerning your membership.
Michael Stoskopf, [email protected]
Forrest Wall, CAE, VP Government Affairs & Industry [email protected]
Richard CampbellFinancial [email protected]
Susan Adler [email protected]
Celeste GoingsMembership [email protected]
Riva GulliMembership Accounting [email protected]
Brian StarrsHome & Trade Shows [email protected]
Elizabeth WyssDirector of Sales & Special Events, Home [email protected]
Board of DirectorsPublic Relations, WebsiteNew Housing Permit ForecastCouncils and CommitteesGreat Lakes EXPO
Apartment Association of MichiganABMWCSIF, HBA PACLegal Issues, Legislative AffairsBuilder Forums
Accounting for HBA, AAM, Foundation and ABMWCSIF
BBAM Monthly MagazineParade of HomesRoster & Buyers GuideWeekly Email News BriefingCharitable Foundation
New MembersRenewing MembersHBA 101Chamber of Commerce Outreach
Permit Report DataEvent RegistrationMembership /Show AccountingMixers
Home Shows & WebsiteGreat Lakes EXPOMid-Year Trade Show
Home Shows SalesGreat Lakes EXPO SalesPWB Design ChallengeSocial Media
be the first time many people actually “lived” in their homes. This bodes well for both new home construction and remodeling in that home owners have a new perspective and appreciation of what they need from their residence, either now in their existing home or features that they will require in a new home.
Of course, you don’t have to take my word for it. HBA of Southeastern Michigan is again partnering with the Construction Association
of Michigan (CAM) for our 10th annual Mid-Year Economic Forecast on June 24th. This will be held as a Zoom videoconference and will feature Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. presenting the forecast for our industry.
Check out the back cover of this magazine for more details and how to register for this can’t miss event! n
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Apartment Association of Michigan PROPERTY MANAGEMENT®q
Afraid of Heights? Safety When Working From Elevation WRITTEN BY DANIEL ADAY, COMPONE ADMINISTRATORS SAFETY & LOSS PREVENTION SPECIALIST
SAVE THE DATE . . . MORE INFO TO COME . . . AAM’s 2020 MULTIFAMILY RENTAL MARKET OUTLOOK
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH • The Reserve in Birmingham
Last year, Michigan experienced 11 fatalities that resulted
from falling. Eight of these were from elevation. Working from heights is dangerous at all levels, but simple and effective solutions can mitigate risk and reduce injuries if implemented correctly. The heights of the last year’s worker’s falls range from 6 feet up to 30 feet, and involved everything from working off of ladders, to working on unfinished balconies. While the greater the falling distance increases the likelihood of severe injury, it does not mean that short falls (10 feet or less) should be ignored. In order to stay within compliance, you must protect workers while working at heights of 4 feet or great for General Industry, and heights of 6 feet or greater for Construction. Here are the types of fall protection and prevention that you must consider while working at elevated surfaces.
GuardrailsGuardrails can both be temporary or
permanent construction as long as they meet the requirements listed in OSHA Fall Protection Systems Criteria and Practices 1926.502(b), which include a 42” top rail (+/- 3”) with an equal spaced mid-rail, and the ability to support 200 pounds in a downward direction. Guardrails are ideal for maximizing the working space, offer significant prevention of falls, and give workers confidence when working above tanks and other hazardous material (compared to fall protection systems).
Safety Net SystemsSafety nets are, by design, to be a last line of
protection. The idea of a safety net is to “catch” any item or person who falls over an edge, and prevents them from landing/hitting a lower level. They shall be installed as close as possible and extend at least 8 feet to 13 feet past the outer working surface, depending on the distance away from the working surface. Safety nets must be tested if feasible upon each installation to ensure integrity and strength. Not all buildings will support or allow such a structure built, as to why you do not frequently see these.
Personal Fall Protection SystemsPersonal fall protection, such as body
harnesses, horizontal lifelines, lanyards, self-retracting lifelines, shock absorbing lanyards, and adequate anchor systems are amongst the most common types of preventing serious injury from falls. While they do not always prevent falls, the idea is to either greatly limit the length of a fall, or absorb a fall almost completely to allow the individual to get assistance back to safety. Injury can still occur when using fall protection, especially if used incorrectly. Full body harnesses (not body belts) must fit each individual properly and all fall protection equipment must undergo competent inspections prior to use.
Ladder Safety SystemsA ladder safety system is an affixed
construction to a ladder that allows the employee who is climbing, to do so with both hands without having to continuously hold, push
or pull on any part of the system while climbing. They are required on ladder systems over 24 feet. Their main purpose is to provide a vertical life line that “catches” the fall if someone missteps or falls from a ladder while ascending or descending.
Warning Line SystemsWarning line systems seem to be growing in
popularity with ease of installation and ensuring compliance. These are great measures that show a 6 foot buffer zone around the side of roof or other leading edge that is unguarded. These warning systems are great for those who need to do routine or lengthy work on such an area. As long as the warning line can withstand 16 pounds of force applied horizontally without tipping over, and the rope, wire, or chain that it is constructed out of can support 500 pounds after being to stanchions on either end, without breaking or taking up slack.
Regardless of what system you end up going with, there should always be a competent person who provides training on the proper usage and maintenance of equipment and indicating the hazards and concerns of all elevated work. This training should be held prior to the employee starting the task. Not all elevated work is dangerous when performed within compliance and statistics show that workers get jobs done quicker and better when they are confident in their own safety.
For more information, visit OSHA.gov, your local safety agency, or email me at [email protected]. n
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MATTHEW LESTER, PRESIDENT KARLENE LEHMAN, FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
PAST PRESIDENTS: • Allen Amber• Jeffrey Kaftan • Melvin Kaftan • George M. Nyman
2020AAM Officers
VICE PRESIDENTS Cary Belovicz • Mitchell Bleznak • Jonathan R. Borenstein • Jay Brody Kevin Dillon Leslie Lewiston Etterbeek • Howard Jacobson • Andrew Kuhn Warren Rose • Aaron Rosenhaus Shawn Stafford • Mike Tobin • David Wilkins • CEO, Michael C. Stoskopf
RISK MANAGEMENT SERIESNext Seminar: September 22
Safety doesn’t happen by accident. We have bright ideas and solutions to help you manage your risk effectively.
Seminar is planned to be held from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at AAM Offices.FREE to ABMWCSIF members and staff.
Advance reservations required by contacting Denise Lipinski:248-328-0805 or [email protected]
Advocacy Update
WRITTEN BY FORREST WALL, CAE, VICE PRESIDENT GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND INDUSTRY RELATIONS
Apartment Association of Michigan PROPERTY MANAGEMENT®q
Lead Paint Bills Would Impact Rental Housing
Despite the
legislature’s
minimal session
time the last couple
months, activity has
continued on various bills
as legislators work from home. This includes
a set of bills introduced in January which
address lead-based paint. The bills affecting
rental housing break down as follows:House Bill 5361 – Requires inspection before
a sale of residential real property constructed before 1978. The inspection must be made by an inspector certified under the Public Health Code, and the inspection report must be provided to the buyer prior to a purchase agreement.
House Bill 5362 – Amends the Housing Law of Michigan to allow for rental housing inspection fees to include the cost of lead paint inspections. This bill also amends the law to allow rents paid into escrow when a certificate of compliance is suspended to be used to defray lead paint abatement.
House Bill 5364 – Amends the Public Health Code to lower the threshold of lead found in the blood of a minor in the section of the law that subjects landlords to penalties when they have knowledge of the lead paint in the rental and did not make a good faith effort to control it. This bill also adds to the landlord’s burden of proof when defending against a claim.
House Bill 5366 – Creates a new tax on architectural paint of $.25 per gallon. Under the bill the proceeds from the tax would go toward grants for lead abatement and reduction in residential rental dwellings.
House Bill 5367 – Allows a taxpayer to claim a credit against their Michigan Income Tax for the lead certification fees they incur as a result of a lead paint assessment/abatement activity.
AAM COVID-19 Resource Page
A reminder that AAM has established a COVID-19 resource page at www.apartments.org. This resource page includes CDC guidance and business information to help rental
property owners. n
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JuneJUNE 17 - 20NAHB SPRING LEADERSHIP - VIRTUALwww.nahb.org
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 MID-YEAR ECONOMIC FORECAST MEETING WITH CAM - FEATURING ELLIOT EISENBERG, Ph.D.ZOOM TELECONFERENCETime: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.Cost: $10 per personSponsorships AvailableSEE BACK COVER FOR DETAILS
FRIDAY, JUNE 26HBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGA meeting for members of HBA’s Board of DirectorsTime: 9:00 a.m. Place: Association Offices Suite 151 - FIRST FLOOR EAST ENTRANCE
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15REMODELERS COUNCIL ROUNDTABLEShare ideas with other builders, remodelers and suppliers to the industry.Time: NoonPlace: Association Offices Suite 202 - North EntranceCost: $10 per person including lunch
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP BARBECUEPlease Watch For Details!
AUGUST 4 - 6NAHB ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT CONFERENCEPlace: Minneapolis, MNwww.nahb.org
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11HBA 101: NEW MEMBER BREAKFASTLet us show you how to make the most of your membership. Join us in a relaxed, informal setting for Continental Breakfast, the opportunity to meet other new members and to learn about some of the benefits of belonging. You’ll meet Michael Stoskopf, CEO and Celeste Goings, Membership Director. Time: 8:00 a.m.Place: Association Offices Suite 151, FIRST FLOOR, EAST ENTRANCE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14HBA Executive CommitteeFor members of HBA’s Executive Committee.Time: 9:00 a.m. Place: Association Offices
REGISTER FOR EVENTS: builders.org/events.phpNews & Events
Phase 1 of the 2020 Parade of Homes Begins
June 1 with a Virtual Parade Online,
featuring 60 HBA Builders.
IF YOU ARE AN HBA BUILDER AND WOULD LIKE TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE PARADE OF HOMES, REGISTER ONLINE
BEFORE JULY 27. WE WILL ADD YOU TO THE
WEBSITE AND TO THE MAGAZINE THAT
WILL BE PRINTED FOR DISTRIBUTION IN SEPTEMBER.www.builders.org/events.php
Due to the nature of the COVID-19 response, the events shown here
may need to be rescheduled, postponed or changed to
ZOOM webinars. Please visit www. builders.org
for the most current information. Thank you.
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ASSOCIATE MEMBER PRESERVE DETROIT, LLC14375 SCHAEFER HWY, DETROIT, MI 48227JAMES BUFALINO (313) 822-9000NORM FINKELSTEIN, NORWOOD HOMES LTD
REMODELER MEMBER NO LEAK HOME IMPROVEMENTS LLC9183 GENERAL CT, PLYMOUTH, MI 48170 TIM CAIRD (734) 812-9397RON STEWART, GEORGE MATICK CHEVROLET
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MIRAGE DEVELOPMENT LLC45380 W TEN MILE, #135, NOVI, MI 48375MAURO PETRUCCI (248) 982-7943
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