Sessions
The following is a partial list of education sessions that will be offered at the 2010 Rocky Mountain Builder Conference. Additional education sessions will be announced in the coming weeks!
Thursday: October 7th, 1:30PM - 3:00PM
- Insurance and Construction Defects
- Jon Lindstrom, Willis of Colorado
David McLain, Higgins, Hopkins McLain & Roswell - Closing the Circle … Invoking the Proactive Approach to the Development of your Financial Partner “Dream Team”
- As markets continue to change and evolve it is critical that the financial services partners (Mortgage Company, Title Company and REALTOR) are all on the same page to drive business and create velocity for the homebuilder. Each one of these partners brings a special acumen to the table and it is imperative that these partners all work in harmony to create business through the generation of qualified traffic. Learn the steps in making this formula a reality and how to develop your “dream team” for success and profits.
- Peter Garvin, Borrower’s First Choice, A Division of Cherry Creek Mortgage
Thursday: October 7th, 3:15PM - 4:45PM
- Common Construction Defects and Tips for Avoiding Them
- Construction defects can occur throughout all areas of a property, including the structure, the civil grading around the building, and within the building envelope itself. There are repeated defects seen in litigation, from a lack of vents in the crawlspace to non-compliant joints, and façade clearance that does not meet Code requirements. These defects are preventable from the start. Attendees will learn common mistakes found, how to recognize that they might have construction defect issues, and solutions for avoiding these or effectively repairing these mistakes.
- Edward L. Fronapfel, SBSA, Inc.
- How to Go Green Without Seeing Red
- This session will provide attendees with information regarding Federal, state, and local tax incentives and government grant incentives available to the homebuilding and construction industries to encourage green building and design. Attendees will also learn about the tax strategies available to building owners to recover the cost of their buildings more quickly. Finally, attendees will hear more about recent developments in the tax laws and prospective tax law changes which will impact companies in the home building and construction industries and their owners.
- Lee Johnson, Clifton Gunderson, LLP
Mike Noyes, Clifton Gunderson, LLP
Ronda Palsulich, Clifton Gunderson, LLP
Friday: October 8th, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
- Legal Implementation of Green Residential Development in a Troubled Marketplace
- This presentation will explore the roe and evolution of legal development standards for green residential commmunities following the housing bubble phenomena. the topics to be considered and evaluated may include the relative merits and limitations of compulsory (so called “command and control”) regulatory structures versus incentive-based programs; types of legal incentive mechanisms, including those of both a monetary and non-monetary nature; the limitations and shaping of zoning regulations for accomodtaing green devleopment; public and private enforcemtn of green legal standards; the use of homeowners’ associations to achieve or administer goals and targeted efficiencies, and associated liabilities of master developers; the regulation of decpetive marketing practies in the green building industry; and the contractual and other means that may be availble to homebuilders to avoid or reduce attendance legal risks.
- Robert Fisher, Otten, Johnson, Robinson, Neff & Ragonetti, PC
Kimberly Martin, Otten, Johnson, Robinson, Neff & Ragonetti, PC
Carolyn Hoyt. McStain Communities - Micro Outsourcing Presentation/Panel Discussion
- Outsourcing — whether local, regional or global — is a trend that will affect virtually every business owner in coming years. Big-business has used outsourcing for many years but smaller companies can now use it to accomplish more, control costs and increase their value. Based on his extensive research and testing, Laddie shares why every business owner and professional should know about outsourcing, what you can do to gain an edge over your competitors, what kinds of tasks can be outsourced, and how the process works. Following Laddie’s presentation, a panel discussion on outsourcing will take place.
- Laddie Blaskowski, BusinessTruths Consulting, Inc.
Bill Armstrong, ProHome Colorado
Mark Henderson, Builder Purchasing Services - You’d Better Get FRESH!... design and floorplan ideas that capture today’s buyers!
- When the typical new home buyer looks at 20 homes before making the decision to buy, do your homes make the cut? Are they memorable? Do they fit the needs of today’s buyers? Just offering the same thing that your competition offers doesn’t work anymore. The same old thing isn’t enough! Learn what floorplan features, colors, details, finishes and design ideas will capture the heart of your potential buyers. Getting FRESH doesn’t have to be expensive! Many of the ideas you’ll see are affordable….some are FREE! Don’t miss the chance to stay on top of the latest design trends learn new ways to set your homes above the competition.
- Anne Olson, A.I.A., CAASH, Olson Architecture, Inc.
Doris Pearlman ISID, MIRM, President, Possibilities for Design
Friday: October 8th, 1:00PM - 2:30PM
- Boomers on the Move… Homes and Assets That Will Last!
- Colorado’s Baby Boom population continues growing as the largest percentage of our homeowner market. However, their home values have dwindled significantly, as has their potential equity to put toward their “Dream Home.”
In late 2008 HUD/FHA unveiled a new program allowing buyers 62+ to utilize the Home Equity Conversion (Reverse) Mortgage to purchase another home. We will compare and contrast the longer, better-known reverse mortgage financing vehicle with this newly-established purchase counterpart.
We’ll address how one of Colorado’s best-known homebuilders as well as a small remodeler have used these programs, in conjunction with Universal Design for Aging In Place, to grow their businesses and help their customers achieve their dreams. - Larry Armstrong, 50 Plus Community Marketing, Inc.
Matt Osborn, Village Homes
Erik Listou, National Building & Remodeling - Presented by:
- Building Science: the Performance Path for Code and Program Compliance
- The simulated performance path for code compliance utilizes the same applied building science that is used to verify Energy Star or a green building program. This underutilized pathway for energy code compliance relies on performance matrix’s that demonstrate how cost effective construction techniques can not only create a house that is energy efficient but one that meets the intent of code and is truly marketable. Come learn the story.
- Robby Schwarz, EnergyLogic
