northern kentucky builder

January 2012

The Official Publication of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky

NORTHERN KENTUCKY

www.HomeBuildersNKY.com | www.facebook.com/HBANKY

February 10-12, 2012 > Fri 4pm-8pm • Sat 10am-8pm • Sun 10am-4pmNortherN KY CoNveNtioN CeNter, CoviNgtoN KeNtuCKY

Back by Popular Demand Legacy Kitchen’s live cooking demo featuring local celebrity chefs & Remke-biggs! NEW IN 2012 Designers Challenge Featuring: DJN Designs, Kordenbrock Interiors, Craftsmen by Design and DZIN, and Sackstedder’s Interior, all competing for Designer of the Year Award. Vote on your favorite Landscaper in our fist Landscape Design of the Year Award! We welcome back Antonelli College Design Students and Value City Furniture where you can register to win $1000 from Value City Furniture! Be sure to get

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Marriott Cincinnati Airport, 2395 Progress Drive, Hebron KentuckyReception at 11:00 am and Lunch, Installation & Awards at Noon

Business Attire, $69 Per PersonRSVP by Monday, January 9th call 859-331-9500

The Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky is open to the world, visit our web site for up-to-date information on HBA services and programs, including extensive public referral directory to Registered Builders, Registered Remodelers and Associate Members.

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The mission of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky is to promote and enhance the integrity and visibility of the construction industry and the members of the organization through advocacy, communication, education and political action.

Northern Kentucky Builder™ is an official publication of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky, 2751 Circleport Drive, Erlanger, Kentucky 41018. It is published in the interest of the Northern Kentucky building industry and read by home builders, remodelers, general contractors, developers, engineers, bankers, Realtors,® architects, material dealers, subcontractors and manufacturers. All rights reserved. Copying or reproduction without the expressed permission of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky is strictly prohibited. Northern Kentucky Builder™ is designed by Jason Yann Creative Studios

phone 859.331.9500 or fax 859.578.3393email [email protected]

2011 Board of DirectorsBob Schroder, PresidentBill Butt, Vice PresidentAdam Chaney, TreasurerJames Kegley, SecretaryBarbara Drees Jones, Board ChairTony BerlingMarty GrosserDan MartinChris WulfeckJason Yeager

Associate Council RepresentativeMark HubbardRoberta TannoDesiree WebsterDiana DeVore

Land Development Council RepresentativeJoseph Kramer

Sales & Marketing Council RepresentativeJeremy Arrasmith

Women’s Community Action Council RepresentativeCindy Goetz

HBA StaffBrian A. Miller, Executive Vice PresidentJanis Beard, Membership DirectorJessica Gibbs, Director of Shows & EventsKaren Lefebvre, Administrative CoordinatorKirk Pies, Sales & Marketing Director Shelli Slusher, Accounting CoordinatorThomas Napier, Director of Professional Development

InsIde thIs edItIon...InsIde thIs edItIon...4 .................................................................... Membership Update5 ............................................................................. News and Notes6 ........................................................... Sales and Marketing News7 ..............The Enzweiler Trade Program Exceptional Students8-9 .................................... Continuing Education Information10 ........................Homefest and Table Top Night are Coming!10 .............................................................................Super CE Day11 ................................ 2012 Home and Remodeling Showcase12 ...........................................................................Table Top Night13 .............................................................................. Silent Auction14 .........................................................Hosting a Mix and Mingle15 .................................................................................SAM Awards18 .................................................................................Legal Corner24 .................................................................... HBA Marketplace26 ...........................................Remodeler’s Corner and Permits

27 ................................................................... Calendar of Events

Don’t Miss the

2012 Inaugural LuncheonFriday, January 13, 2012

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MC D Concrete EnterprisesBrad Houillion10425 S. Alexandria PikeAlexandria, Kentucky 41001(859) 441-8588Business: Commercial ConcreteSponsor: Art Fischesser

Welcome! We are truly happy to have your support and membership!

KRIS KNOCHELMANNCompany: Schneller Plumbing, Heating & AirPosition: OwnerCommunity I live in: Crescent Springs, KYMy favorite thing to do when I’m not working is: TravelMy reason for belonging to the HBA of Northern Kentucky: Support of the industry and insurance (AGC) benefits.Something unique about my company is: 83 years of existence

RALPH DUSINGCompany: Bluegrass Commercial Group, LLCPosition: PresidentCommunity I live in: Villa Hills, KYMy favorite thing to do when I’m not working is: Be outsideMy reason for belonging to the HBA of Northern Kentucky: Workman’s compensation insuranceSomething unique about my company is: Your project manager will be our President and get the personal attention allowed by a small business.

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These companies are missing the action at the Home Builders Association. HBA members enjoy discounts on worker’s compensation, health insurance and disability insurance. All current HBA members are posted on the www.homebuildersnky.com website. Members are eligible to advertise in BUILDER magazine and Who’s Who Membership Directory. If you do business with any of the listed missing members, please encourage them to get back in the action at the HBA!

We are truly happy to have your support and membership. The following companies are once again members of HBANKY.

Datamark Mailing ServicesElter Kettenacker AgencyMoon ContractingRose Brothers & SonsSouthern Electric Company

Rick Nitschke ElectricM/I HomesRowland Stone, LLC

L-R: Janis Beard, HBA Membership Director; Roger Toennis, Ambassador; Steve Strain, Absolute Fire Protection; Jason Brower, Sibco Building Materials; Brad, Houillion, Mc D Concrete.

L-R: Janis Beard, HBA Membership Director; Ralph Dusing, Bluegrass Commercial Group; Kris Knochelmann, Schneller Plumbing Heating & Air; Lori Pierce, Lula’s For Lunch & More!; Paul Zeltwanger, Joshua One.


JIM Cutter ConstruCtIon wIns ethICs AwArd

On Oct. 27, Jim Cutter, owner of Jim Cutter Construction in Cold Spring, was awarded a 2011 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics by the Greater Cincinnati Better Business Bureau (BBB), which also serves northern Kentucky. “The Torch Award encompasses the spirit and tradition of the BBB unlike anything else,” said BBB president Jocile Ehrlich. “It recognizes and honors businesses and organizations that fully

commit to ethical practices in all aspects of their business dealings.” Cutter, who is HBAK’s vice president/treasurer and a member of HBA of

Northern Kentucky, received the award during a gala at Cincinnati’s Duke Jim Cutter Construction wins ethics award Energy Convention Center. “Too often, the news is about the scandals or problems with businesses and nonprofits,” said Ehrlich. “Our Torch Awards not only recognize good organizations, but let our community know that good organizations committed to doing the right thing are the norm.” The Torch Awards for Marketplace Ethics is a program of the Center for Ethics at the BBB.

hoMe buILders APPLAud ConGress For restorInG hIGher FhA LIMItsThe National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) applauds Congress for reinstating for another two years the higher conforming loan limits for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), noting that this is an important step to help mend the struggling housing market. “We commend congressional leaders in both parties and each chamber of Congress for taking this action to boost overall mortgage liquidity in the marketplace, create jobs, and provide home owners and home buyers with safe and affordable financing,” said NAHB Chairman Bob Nielsen, a home builder from Reno, Nev. “Restoring the higher FHA loan limits will help to stabilize home values, provide constancy while private investors re-enter the market, and enable millions of creditworthy consumers to get home loans with the best mortgage rates and lowest fees and down payment requirements,” he added.

NEWS & NOTES


SMC MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Laquinta Strickland, L & N Federal Credit Unione-mail: [email protected]: www.LNFCU.com

Description of business: Since March of 1954, we have been providing our members top-quality financial services and products that have allowed them to fulfill their financial goals and dreams. This has lead to 5 decades of “Building Permanent Relations”.How long have you been a member of the SMC? 3 yearsWhat has the SMC done for you? The SMC has put together many networking events that allow me to make contacts for potential members and business for the credit union.Why should other businesses join the SMC? Networking contacts for potential business for your company.What’s the most valuable online tool your company uses, and how do you use it? Our website is top of the line and provides valuable information for our members and potential members and we make it very easy to use.Why should members do business with you? At L&N Federal Credit Union, we strive to offer our members competitive pricings and good products. We currently have car loans for as low as 1.99% based upon approval. We still offer a Carefree Checking account - no monthly fee, unlimited check writing , no minimum balance, free debit card, free mobile banking. We also

have some very low mortgage rates as well as we have competitive pricing on Business Lending.SMC Success Story: Being an SMC member has allowed me to make many contacts and has allowed my company to receive business from referrals from other SMC members. Such as a 1st mortgage that another member could not get approved, we were able to close this mortgage for a family member. We have also received business from a SMC member who was looking to earn higher interest on their money and we were able to assist them with their needs. On the personal level, I have meet lots of people that I can now call Friends and I value our relationships.

MEET THE SaLES & MaRKETING COUNCIL GOvERNORS

By Pat Parshall SMC President 2012

Hello to 2012 HBA members and community. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce the 2012

Sales & Marketing Council Governors. Before doing that, I want to thank all the outgoing SMC board members from 2011 Laquinta Strickland, L&N Federal Credit Union; Maggie Woolf, Insight Communications; Tina Van Sant, 360 American Title Services, and pass President

Jeremy Arrasmith, Crawford Insurance. Thanks for your time and commitment for the 2011 SMC.

What is new for 2012? SMC has elected 4 new board members with fresh new points of view to help our members gain more value for being in the SMC. Introducing the 2012 SMC Governors Board Chair, Jeremy Arrasmith, Crawford Insurance; Kathy Dahl Sibcy Cline; Angela Krabbe, M/ I Homes; Ginger Walthers, Vice President, Nielson & Sherry, PSC and new members Jennifer Hennessey, Arrow Title Agency; Lesley Rahschulte, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage; Rob Stone, C.K. Ash Insurance. I look forward to working with the 2012 Sales & Marketing Council Governors.

Pat Parshall, Regional Vice President for Huttle Up, Sales & Marketing Council Member 3 years, 2012 SMC Goal is to grow membership with new ideals and events to create more value for each member’s time and membership. My life dream is to retire in the Caribbean, open up a Bed Breakfast, and have people come from all the world and stay!!

SALES & MARKETING TIPS

WARM UP EVERY COLD CALLIt helps if you don’t start on thin ice. Before calling, send the prospect a smart, useful introductory notice. There are obviously many introductory options, depending on your targets and products. Make sure you enclose a note describing your services and indicating that you’ll be calling in a few days to gauge interest. Then, promptly follow up.

SMC CALENDAR OF EVENTS

February 22 HBA/NKAR Cyclones Game, US Bank Arena, 7:30 pm game timeMarch 16 SAM Awards, The Syndicate, 11 a.m. – 2:00 pm

Laquinta Strickland, L & N Federal Credit Union, presents the Medallion Sales Award to Laura Sanders, Sibcy Cline, at the 2010 SAM Awards. Assisting Laquinta are Bob Schroder, 2011 Northern Kentucky HBA President, Arlinghaus Builders and Rex Gordon, 2011 Cincinnati HBA President, the Drees Company.


Put your membership to work now.Money-saving discounts that benefit your business, your employees, and your family

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THE ENzWEILER TRadE PROGRaM RECOGNIzES OUTSTaNdING STUdENTS

My name is Anthony McFarland and I am currently enrolled in the Carpentry Program here at Home Builders Northern Kentucky. My employers, G.L. Staley Construction, gave me the opportunity to attend this 2 year program to help train my skills on the worksite. I really appreciate the confidence that Gerald Staley and the Carpentry teaching staff have in me. My goal is to excel in this program and work hard to become an even bigger asset to the company.

My name is John Haake. I graduated from Dayton High School and live in Dayton Kentucky. I chose to go into the Electrical field because my brother-in-law is a very successful electrician. I decided it would be a great trade for me as well. I am in the first of my four years here at the Enzweiler Trade Program and I have already learned so much here!


New Lead TraiNiNg for 2012! Presenter Joe FehLer oF MIdwest trAInInG servICes

nkeMs Is now ProvIdInG ALL AGC Coursework For hbA northern kentuCky.

Midwest Training Services (also known as Success Enterprise) has been in the lead paint training business for going on 10 years. We are based out of Nunica MI

and started in 1973 as a general construction comapny. Over the last 30 plus years we have been building homes that range from $90,000 to $590,000. With the decline in the housing market that began around 1998, at least here in MI, we began to work for the many HUD funded programs, the low income/no income housing. As you know, when you are working with government funds you have to have additional training, in this case lead abatement.

So in 1999 we became the 141st state certified lead abatement contractor and have been performing lead abatement work all over the state of MI ever since. In 2002 we began conducting lead based paint inspections and risk assessments and in 2003 we began teaching the lead related course with Michigan accreditation. Over the past few years and the many new rules that have been passed from by EPA, we have received accreditattion from the EPA to be a nationwide trainer.

We have been actively presenting the RRP class since Oct 2009 in MI, OH, WI, IL, IN, KY, TN PENN, SC, FL (FL and SC are good places to work in the winter months!) The Principal Instructor is myself, Joe Fehler, I currently hold a Michigan residential builders license (1995), MI lead abatement supervisor license (1998), lead paint inspector and risk assessor license (2001). One of the big things I bring to the table that many other training providers do not is, I’ve done the work, which means I can present the info in a way that the student will be able to apply it to the field, I can tell what is easy to do and ehat is not so easy to do.

To Register for your Lead Training, you now simply call HBA Northern Kentucky at (859) 331-9500!

Northern Kentucky EMS is a non profit organization and Laura Randall has been the director of NKEMS since 1980. Our primary emphasis had been on EMS training

and is now health and safety training, along with Automated External Defibrillation (AED) implementation for schools, churches and businesses. We are a training center for the American Heart Association and American Safety & Health Institute.

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JANUARY17th Builders Forum on the new Economy hosted by Kirk Pies, 1:00–3:00 pm, $2518th Greening of the Custom Home with Ashli Slawter, 12:00–2:00 pm, $2519th Electrical Code Changes for the workplace with Eddie Moore, 3:00–5:00 pm, $2524th Remodelers Forum on the new Economy hosted by Kirk Pies, 10:00–12:00 pm, $2525th Working with Insulated Concrete Forms with Brad Munro, 1:00–3:00 pm, $2526th SUPER C.E. DAY! (See Advertisement) * $90 includes lunch!31st New Products and Trends in Concrete with Rick Nadicksbernd , 10:00–12:00 pm $25

FEBRUARY7th Investing 101 with Gary Albert, 10:00–12:00 pm, $258th Working with Insulated Concrete Forms with Brad Munro, 10:00–12:00 pm $259th Safe Lead Removal Class ,8:00–5:00 pm, $250 14th Renovating a home for life with Ashli Slawter, 1:00–3:00 pm, $2515th Advertising and Marketing your Business with Kirk Pies, 10:00–12:00 pm $2516th New Products and Trends in Concrete with Rick Nadicksbernd, 1:00–3:00 pm, $2521st Electrical Code Changes for the workplace with Eddie Moore, 12:00–2:00 pm, $2522nd Green Building Trends for 2012, 12:00–2:00 pm, $2523rd SUPER C.E. DAY! (See notice) * $90 includes lunch!28th OSHA 10 Part 1, 12:00–5:00 pm $15029th OSHA 10 Part 2, 12:00–5:00 pm

MARCH1st Investing 101 with Gary Albert 12:00–2:00 pm $256th CPR/AED with NKEMS 10:00–12:00 pm * $457th Saving Money with an Architect with Ashli Slawter 10:00–12:00 pm $258th Advertising and Marketing your business with Kirk Pies 1:00–3:00 pm $2513th Renovating a Home for Life with Ashli Slawter 12:00–2:00 pm $2514th New Products and Trends in Concrete with Rick Nadiksbernd, 12:00–2:00 pm, $2515th Successful Business Management for the Executive with Tim Shepelak, 2:00– 4:00 pm $25

* These courses count for yearly AGC credit required!

Super CE Day Schedule!January 26th: Begin the day with an AGC safety course “Worksite Safety”*, presented by NKEMS. Continue with Tim Shepelak who presents, “Successful Business Management for the Executive” and finally Ashli Slawter with “Greening of the Custom Home”February 23rd: Ashli Slawter Begins the day with “Saving Money with an Architect”, followed by Gary Albert’s presentation “Retirement and Future Planning”. End your day with an AGC safety course “Worksite Safety”*, presented by NKEMS.

Super CE Days run from 10 am – 4 pm and include everything a Registered Builder/Remodeler needs to complete for the upcoming year!

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$90 for 3 quality classes, including your AGC credit for the year! Lunch, snacks and drinks included in the price!

January 26th: Begin the day with an AGC safety course “Worksite Safety”, presented by NKEMS. Continue with Tim Shepelak who presents, “Successful Business Management for the Executive” and finally Ashli Slawter with “Greening of the Custom Home”,

February 23rd: Ashli Slawter Begins the day with “Saving Money with an Architect”, followed by Gary Albert’s presentation “Retirement and Future Planning”. End your day with an AGC safety course “Worksite Safety”, presented by NKEMS.

Contact HBA Northern Kentucky to register! (859) 331-9500

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New IN 2012!The 38th annual Home and Remodeling Showcase will be consumers one stop shop for whole house remodels, small home repairs, or adding that special touch to make their house a welcoming home. They will enjoy more interior design vignettes’ and intriguing landscapes. Featuring the first annual Designer of the Year Award and Landscape Design Awards. Live interactive and educational seminars will take place during the show as well! Don’t miss an opportunity to showcase your product in this year’s show!

Listen to past exhibitors speak about the show and get up to date info {www.facebook.com/homeshowcase}

RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY!Contact Sarah Roberts, Jessica Gibbs or Kirk Pies

for more information on exhibit space, advertising in the official guide and sponsorship opportunities.

513-652-2022 (Sarah) or 859-331-9500 (Jessica & Kirk)

February 10–12, 2012

Booth/Prices Member Local Non-Member

National andDirect Sales

10’x10’ In-Line $795 $1,100 $1,250

10’x10’ Corner $850 $1,250 $1,400

10’x20’ End Cap $1,750 $2,200 $2,350

10’x10’ Lobby $1,000 $1,400 N/A

at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center

HURRY SPACE IS FILLING FAST!Purchase $6

discounted tickets

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Each and every Builder, Remodeler & developer CompanyReceives 2 Free admissions*

additional reservations only $25 per personCall or fax for reservations – 859-331-9500- fax 859-578-3393

* You must check in at the reservation desk and pick up your name badge in order not to be chargedReservations made and not cancelled by February 24th, 2012 will be charged.

New & Improved Floor Plan - All Booths $225!

HBa dOWNS LIvE RaCING! Horses begin at $25 each, must be pre-sold. The winner of the “The HBa downs” receives $250 CaSH! Horse’s are being pre-

sold by committee members and go quickly! Call the HBa office to reserve your horse today (859) 331-9500

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Friday March 9th at Turfway Park

TABLE TOP NIGHT&

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with a builder member?

Bid on 15 Minutes of One on One Time With Builders & RemodelersBidding starts at $50 for each 15 minute session

Bidding is Friday March 2nd from 4 p.m.– 6 p.m.at the HBa of Northern Kentucky

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“What’s in it for us?”A lot of times, we find ourselves asking that question when it comes to considering sponsorship of an HBA event. On September 15, 2011, Forge Lumber had the honor of hosting one

of three “Mix and Mingle” events sponsored by the HBA’s Sales and Marketing Council. I was asked to share some thoughts about that experience and what it meant to our company. First of all, let me say that we viewed this as an opportunity to thank our regular customers, the folks who buy our materials and labor, the companies who pay our bills on an ongoing basis. But, we also considered this as a golden opportunity to invite potential customers to see firsthand what we at Forge have to offer professional builders, remodelers and commercial contractors. Finally, it was a chance to meet some of the folks who are actively involved in the HBA and serving on its Boards and committees.

We zeroed in on a theme of “Oktoberfest” for our drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Being the time of year and being that folks in this region generally respond favorably to the German type of food and beverage fare, we thought that would be a perfect way to entice folks to come by. We contacted a caterer and told him what we were up to and he came through with a great menu. We got hold of a beer aficionado who came over and served some different brews and discussed his favorite topic with whoever wanted to know some detail about brewing or the beer we were serving. We arranged for our shop employees to come into work late that day so that they could be here and we could have shop tours while there was something actually going on. We moved around a few things so people would have a place to eat, drink and converse. We cleaned up everything and prepared for the guests to arrive.

Overall, we were pleased with the turnout. The weather cooperated and it was a pleasant evening. Folks whom we had not done business with before came by and toured our facility. Many of our regular customers stopped by and enjoyed

some sausage and kraut and a cold beverage. In a nutshell, it was a great way to increase exposure for Forge Lumber in the market. We got to display our building materials, showcase some of our manufactured products and highlight some of the installed projects we have completed recently.

Don’t feel like you have to hire a caterer and a beer specialist to host a “Mix and Mingle” for your company. You can keep it simple with coolers full of beverages, chips, pretzels and a cheese tray or two. It’s more about the opportunity for you to highlight what your company has to offer to the building community. Clean up the parking lot, dust off the shelves, put on a big smile and invite folks in to see what you are about.

You know, I have been involved with the HBA since 1986. I can tell you firsthand that you get out of it in direct proportion to what you put into it. In these difficult and challenging times for our industry and the economy, it is more important than ever that we have a strong Association and good leaders fighting for our future. Give some serious consideration to getting involved in some small way. I think you will be glad you did. If you and I don’t care enough to do something positive for the building industry, who will?

WHaT’S IN IT FOR ME?SHaRING SOME THOUGHTS aBOUT THE ExPERIENCE OF HOSTING aN HBa MIx aNd MINGLEBy Walt Dunlevy, Forge Lumber, Associates Council Board of Governors, Secretary

Scenes from the October 2011 Mix and Mingle


SAVE THE DATE

2011 SAM AWARDS

Friday, March 16, 2012 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Newport Syndicate “After Awards” Party at Gangsters

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First Security Trust Bank is, once again, a proud sponsor of this year’s Tour of Remodeled Homes.

Congratulations to all 2011 remodelers on a job well done. And thank you to the HBA of Northern Kentucky for your long-time commitment to highlighting many of our area’s most beautiful homes.

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As any construction professional can attest, anything can go wrong on a construction project. Therefore, it is important that construction professionals and homeowners know

what recourse is available to them when something does go wrong. Let’s suppose that a Contractor wants to sue an Architect for deficient design of a house. The Architect’s deficient design resulted in additional costs to the Contractor when building the house, but there was no damage to any other property or any personal injuries as a result. Generally, the Contractor will not have a contract with

the Architect, and its only recourse will be suing in negligence or other tort remedies. The economic loss doctrine limits tort remedies such as negligence. The economic loss

doctrine provides that if the deficient design or other error only results in damage to the actual construction project, then the claimant has no remedies in tort. Its only recourse is contract remedies. However, if the deficient design causes damage to other property or to persons, then the claimant may sue for negligence or other torts.

Prior to this year, Kentucky case law only tip-toed around the economic loss doctrine. In June of 2011, the Kentucky Supreme Court took a stand, expressly adopting the economic loss doctrine in Giddings & Lewis, Inc. v. Industrial Risk Insurers. In this case, Giddings & Lewis sold a Diffuser Cell System to the purchaser, who used the product to cut and shape metal parts. After working properly for seven years, the product malfunctioned, hurling large chunks of metal across the purchaser’s plant. Fortunately, there was little to no damage to people or other property. The damages to the product itself, on the other hand, amounted to $2.7 million. The purchaser filed a claim with its insurer, who compensated the purchaser for its loss. The insurer subsequently sued Giddings & Lewis to recover the damages suffered by the purchaser. Because the statute of limitations had run on the product’s warranty and contract claims, the insurer’s only recourse was in tort law.

The insurer sued Giddings & Lewis under negligence, strict liability, negligent misrepresentation, and fraud by omission theories. In response, the Kentucky Supreme Court embraced a broad economic loss doctrine, rejecting two possible exceptions to the doctrine. Accordingly, the Court held that the insurer could not recover from Giddings based on these tort claims because the damages were limited to the product itself.

Although Giddings & Lewis involved the manufacture of a product, rather than the construction of a house, it still provides valuable advice to construction professionals and homeowners alike. While some state courts have made an exception for residential construction cases, many courts throughout the states have applied the same economic loss doctrine to construction projects and manufactured products. Kentucky’s stance on residential construction projects remains to be seen. In the meantime, be aware that Kentucky’s newly adopted economic loss doctrine could divest construction claimants of certain tort remedies. Now more than ever, each project participant should ensure that it is covered by a contract with strong contractual remedies and warranties.

The economic loss doctrine could greatly affect construction professionals’ rights and remedies. If you would like to know more about the economic loss doctrine, please contact Kelli Kleisinger, in the Construction Section of Dressman, Benzinger & LaVelle, psc. Kelli can be reached at (513) 357-5283 or via email at [email protected].

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CAMPBELL 10 $1,703,020 1 $475,000 7 $653,995 16 $245,162

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