September OnSite 2024

September 2024

METROPOLITAN BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF NJ MAGAZINE

SEPTEMBER’S BUILDER MEMBER BLUEPRINT TOM VITIELLO SPHERE CONSTRUCTION SEE PAGES 10 – 11

ASSOCIATE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT BILL PSOLKA, PSOLKA PHOTOGRAPHY SEE PAGES 14-15 METRO GIVES BACK! SEE PAGE 5

Hope you had a great summer! July and August had quite a bit of activity even though our summers are generally more on the quiet side. We continue to make our presence known and continuously create positive opportunities as we are powered by some amazing members! We have another carefully crafted and spectacular issue of OnSite filled with the best of the best! Congratulations to Michele Leppard, our amazing Executive Officer! Michele attended the Association Management Conference of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in Utah and was awarded the National Award for Small Office Honor Executive Officer of 2023! This is a special award to truly the best Executive Officer! Thank you for all you do, Michele! We had the pleasure of interviewing Bill Psolka of Psolka Photography. Enjoy the write up and look for him at our next event. Introduce yourself and share your contact information. He is always connecting, sharing knowledge, and working with other members. Thank you Robert Nussbaum of Saiber for the informative article concerning non-compete agreements. Take a minute to check it out and read it. Robert is always sharing the most valuable information. Thank you Linda Garvey and Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) for the article. It’s an absolute must read. Also, keep a lookout for future PWB events and make sure you attend our next PWB Happy Hour. Jason Bonura of Cedar Contractors Group, set up a volunteer day at ECLC adult school in Chatham. Metro members volunteered their time alongside Jason and his crew, and painted a few interior walls of the school. It was a wonderful experience and great opportunity to support. Our Education Committee is in full swing and we are currently offering additional NAHB classes. The classes are virtual and vary in topic and time frame. Check out our online calendar to get the details and register. Look forward to seeing you in class! Check out our calendar. We have lots going on and would love to see everyone! Thank you all for your continued support. I look forward to seeing everyone at all the upcoming Metro events. Don’t keep us a secret, bring a guest! President’s Message September 2024

Metropolitan Builders & Contractors Association of NJ 39 East Hanover Avenue • Suite B4 Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Phone: 973-887-2888 Fax: 973-887-2926 Website: www.MetroBCA.org

OnSite / September 2024 Editor: Rose Ann Haberman Layout: Gregory J. Del Deo

Mission Statement: Metro is a professional organization that shall serve to protect and advance the rights and interests of builders, remodelers and associates in all matters affecting the building and remodeling industries. Metro shall support the business interests of all its member firms, support safe and affordable shelter, and foster the American dream of home ownership. Vision Statement: Metro is the leading trade association for the construction industry. Metro inspires active membership through professional development and advocacy. We embrace free markets to promote cost effective housing in NJ.

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FRESH COAT, FRESH START! By Jason Bonura, President, Cedars Contracting Group Cedars Contractors Group is are proud to have partnered with the Metropolitan Builders Association to give back to the ECLC of New Jersey, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating students with severe learning and language disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, and multiple disabilities. Our team at Cedar organized a volunteer event to paint the facilities, enhancing their learning environment and improving their space. This event aimed to provide a

supportive and stimulating atmosphere, bridging the gap between the classroom and adulthood. We’re grateful to the Metropolitan Builders Association for hosting this event and thank Christina Klimkowski and Heather Alonge for their help in coordinating it. Thank you to our team members who rolled up their sleeves to make a difference! We’re thrilled to have helped improve the learning environment at ECLC of New Jersey. Special thanks to our team and partners who worked together to make this happen. And a huge thank you to the students and staff at ECLC - we hope you enjoy your newly painted facilities!

MICHELE’S EO PERSPECTIVE

Carolina Blue Painting Carroll Engineering CB Realty New Homes Certified Financial Services Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC Closet Factory CM3 Building Solutions, Inc CMG Home Loans Columbia Bank Concrete Systems, Inc. Connell Foley, LLP CRISP Insurance Advisors Cross Country Mortgage D & K Gypsum Floors, Inc. Dacor Luxury Appliances Demo Architects Domus Architectural Products Double Play Agency Dwellwell Architecture

Throughout the month of September, we are celebrating the contributions and successes of our Associate members during Associate Member Appreciation Month. Associate members

make up nearly two-thirds of our membership and represent a wide array of professions including subcontractors, financial services, retail and wholesale, manufacturing, accounting and more. Visit our social media pages throughout September to learn more about our Associate Members and understand why it is so important to DO BUSINESS WITH A MEMBER. Thank you to all of our Associate Members! Who Are They? ABC Supply Co Inc Affordable Building Services, LLC AJH Construction Alps Craftsman ANDERSEN Windows and Doors Anjali & Associates Appalachia Hydrogeologic and Environmental Consulting, LLC Appel Design Group Architects Associa Community Management Corp. Atlantic Flooring Company Azek Building Products B.A. Colella Heating & Cooling, LLC BD Capital LLC Bernardino Enterprises, LLC Better Home Cabinet & Stone Blue Collar Back Office LLC Blue Ridge Lumber Company Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. Brach Eichler, LLC Budd Built-In Vacuum Cleaners Caliber Home Loans part of the Newrez family of companies

Dykstra Walker Design Group Eastern Contractor Services Ecolsciences, Inc. Epic Systems Exceptional Flooring Concepts Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP Fathom Realty Ford Marrin Esposito Witmeyer & Gleser LLP Fox Architectural Design, PC Fratello Disposal LLC

French & Parrello Associates, PA Fullerton Grounds Maintenance Fulton Bank of New Jersey General Plumbing Supply Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, PC

Global Empire Designs and Supplies Inc Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP

GreenLite Technologies Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.

H.J. Opdyke Lumber Co., Inc Huston Lumber & Supply Co. Imperial Painting & Coatings, LLC

California Closets Capital One Bank

Incenter Insurance Solutions Integra Management Corp

Interior Motives ISU HANSON & RYAN INC. J and B Painting LLC J2 Design Studio Jaeger Lumber & Supply Co., Inc. Janet B. Siegel, Architecture JM Synthetic Grass John J. Haeberle AIA, LLC Keller Williams Suburban Realty Khachaturian Engineering Associates Kuiken Brothers Company, Inc. Lawley Insurance Lipoczky Brothers, Inc. Loan Depot M. Fea Design Manville Masons Supply, Inc. Mary Cook Associates Maven Roofing & Exteriors LLC Max Title Agency LLC McKirdy, Riskin, Olson & DellaPelle, P.C. Merrill Lynch Mobility Elevator & Lift Montenegro Realty Group Morris Brick & Stone Company Morris Interiors llc MPA Painters MS International New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program Next Level Construction, Inc Nisivoccia LLP NJ Advance Media Nomad Framing, LLC North Pole Insulation Corp., Inc. Oak and Moss Architecture Oakwood Group, LLC P.C. Richard Builder Division Park Union Lumber Company, LLC Parksite, Inc.

Psolka Photography QQIC, Ltd R.S. Phillips Steel, LLC Reno’s Appliance Residential Warranty Company LLC Reviveaire LLC RKC Construction Corporation Roxbury High School Royce Joseph Capital LLC Saiber LLC SalesFusion Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP Seagull Cleaning Services Serious Realty, LLC SESI Consulting Engineers Showcase Kitchen & Bath (Kitchen & Bath Enterprises, Inc.)

Sills Cummis & Gross, P.C. Smolin, Lupin & Co. P.A.

Stilo Disposal, LLC Stires Associates, PA Stone Center | Landscape & Masonry Structural Workshop, LLC Tag & Associates LLC The John Morgan McLachlan Agency Timeless Closets and Cabinetry Toilets to Go LLC Valley Bank Wells Fargo Home Mortgage White House Designs for Life Whitman Window Works Wright & Robinson Architects Xaccel Yankenfera Cleaning Services LLC Zwiren Title Agency Inc.

Thank You, Associates!

Pella Windows & Doors Pinnacle Consulting, LLC ProActive Healthcare Communications Professional Stone, Stucco & Siding Applicators, Inc. Prudential Advisors

“If I had my life to live over again, I’d be a plumber.” – Albert Einstein

Michele Leppard, EO , mleppard@metrobca.org Office: (973) 887-2888 x 1, Cell (201) 463-5543

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BUILDER MEMBER BLUEPRINT TOM VITIELLO SPHERE CONSTRUCTION 463 E. Main St Denville NJ 07834 • 732-742-5390

www.sphereconstructioncorp.com tom@sphereconstructioncorp.com

How Did you get into the Business? Sphere Construction started in 1986. We are a General Contractor. Since our founding in 1986, Sphere Construction Group LLC has renewed its commitment to excellence and creative problem solving on a variety of projects. We have accepted the challenge of both large and small projects

from numerous owners, developers, and design professionals throughout New Jersey, Southern New York, and Eastern Pennsylvania. We do commercial work such as: Office Retail, Financial Institutions (Banks) House of Worship, Pre-engineered Metal Buildings, Warehouse, Historical Restorations. We also do Residential: Multifamily, Senior Housing, Low Income Housing Do you or your company perform any Community Service? I am on the Board for Morris Habitat for Humanity, participate on the Morris Vocational School Advisory Board and am on the Board for Denville Rotary. Sphere Construction Group supports the community through donations and involvement with YMCA, Boys Scouts of America, the National Guard, ARC of Morris, American Red Cross, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and local community endeavors. How did you get involved in Metro? My father, Henry Vitiello, was a long time Metro Member

Why did you join Metro? To give back to the Industry that has been so important to me. I give praise to all those people with the foresight and courage who have made that decision to build. Look around. Every building you see started out as someone’s idea. We turn ideas and dreams into reality. As a professional with an extensive background in the construction industry, I have molded a construction staff qualified in estimating, project management, construction management, scheduling, and a competent field staff of experienced superintendents. Tell us something about what motivates you. My work ethics and commitment to family and church comes from my family, especially my grandfather Thomas. He was a 1st generation immigrant from Italy who settled in Newark NJ . He found blue collar work as a day laborer working for

the railroad, after a few years he became a landscaper. As a child I remember our backyard had this enormous garden, where grandpa grew tomatoes the size of grapefruits! My father Henry graduated from Barringer High School in Newark. After graduation Henry enrolled in the Vale School of Business and graduated from Vale in 1948. Henry then began his lifelong career as a salesman for building supply companies. His first job was at Newark Lumber Company selling nails. Henry then worked selling roofing and siding materials for the Roth brothers Al & Joel at Arzee Supply. Henry continued his sales career at Allied Building Products up until his death in 1990. How would you guide others? To be an example of honesty and integrity. It is also important to focus on the customer experience. The relationship with our clients has thrived as we enhance our tradition of teamwork, accountability, and innovation. Our proven Design/Build

experience as well as a critical eye toward value engineering has given Sphere Construction Group LLC the edge for completing the project under budget and ahead of schedule. Our goal is to see that customers utilize and enjoy their new building, addition, or alteration as they had envisioned they would. Feelings behind members helping members? Truly supportive of this. Are you part of any Metro Committees? I was asked and interviewed to be on the Board…I look forward to this opportunity.

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ASSOCIATE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT BILL PSOLKA PSOLKA PHOTOGRAPHY 24 Austin Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873 • 732-742-5390 psolka-photo.com • bill@psolka-photo.com

Years in this business: 20 How did you get into this business? I originally went to school for illustration. In our foundation year we had to take a whole range of subjects including painting, sculpture, photography, filmmaking, etc. I fell in

variations. This is why I work with clients to figure out a concise shot list of the best aspects of the project we want to capture. Then I scout the project remotely or in person to figure the best times of day for particular angles. Working with an assistant, we then compose and light interiors as well as some exteriors to highlight their best qualities. There is also some post production work done to bring the images to a higher standard. My primary directive is to accomplish the best work possible that puts the client in a position of elevating their marketing, portfolio, and publishing materials. This is done in collaboration with the client to their level of comfort. Some clients like to be very involved and some like a more hands off approach. I’m comfortable with either as long as there is clear communication and coordination. This relates to “comfort” for me. We all have enough stress in our lives and none of us need any more. Successful client relationships need to have a certain comfort level and I like to keep that level as high as possible for us both, by being very approachable and flexible where possible. Over the years I’ve found the best results are achieved when all three of these – quality, collaboration and comfort – are present. The best advice I ever got was from my dad, Thomas A. Psolka, who was a jazz guitarist. He always told me “there’s no last lesson.” I’ve found this to be true in most all aspects of life and it inspires me to keep learning and honing my craft as well as learning on a broader level. Worst advice you were given? Did you realize immediately or did you follow it and then find out? Best/Favorite Mentor? I’ve had several mentors in my career starting with my high school art teacher Mr.

love with photography, however, I never thought I’d end up photographing buildings until at one point someone asked me to. That’s when I realized how challenging and creative it could be. What products and services does your company provide? I provide beautiful photography of clients’ projects for their marketing, portfolio, websites and publication. What differentiates you from others in your industry? My philosophy is based on quality, collaboration and comfort. Firstly, I believe in quality over quantity. I studied photography at The Cooper Union and was pushed to achieve creative excellence, which has been my guiding principle. There are many photographers taking a “shotgun” approach, taking as many images as possible as they walk through a property. I don’t believe this is the best way to capture the character of a project. In fact, I’ve had clients hire me to re-shoot projects they had photographed this way. To me it seems that if you’re creating photographs that are going to be part of your marketing and portfolio for a while, you want to get the best quality images and not 100 mediocre

Michnowicz who encouraged me to apply to The Cooper Union where I was accepted. Norman McGrath, whose definitive book on the subject I cherished and whose workshop I amended. And the many great photographers associated with the ASMP (American Society of Media Photographers), including my good friend and fellow photographer Mark Lamkin. Why did you join Metro? I’ve thought about joining for a couple years, and finally decided to take the plunge. What are you looking forward to at the 2025 AOEs? I’m looking most forward to continuing to meet and nurture relationships with other members. What are you listening to? I’m currently listening to Sierra Ferrell. I just discovered her and have her on autoplay. I also recently discovered Colter Wall. Next month it may be Frank Sinatra and Stevie Wonder…? What are you reading? The War of Art by Steven Pressfield How do you relax and disconnect? My two favorite ways of relaxing are movies and playing guitar. I am a bit of a movie buff and love the classic movies and photography of the golden Age of Hollywood. Movies are always a good way to disconnect for me, whether classic or modern. Music is also a big part of my life. In fact it was difficult to choose between the visual arts and music. I got my love

of music from my dad and I actually thought about going to music school early on. I’ve been playing in bands since high school and still play in a gospel band at my church. It supplies an endless well of challenge and creativity. Favorite Color? My two favorite colors are blue and orange, which is interesting since they are complimentary on the color wheel. My wife, who’s a graphic designer, tells me that blue connotes stability and orange enthusiasm, so I’ll go with that. Favorite Food? It’s definitely changed over the years, and I’m not a very adventurous eater, but right now I’d have to say Tacos. Favorite Band? Needtobreathe has been my favorite band for a while now. I find the positivity of their music along with some southern influence and great writing to be very inspirational. Favorite Trip/Vacation: My wife and I took a trip a number of years ago to Oregon. Just three weeks driving around the state of Oregon. That still lives in my mind as the best vacation we ever had. Another favorite is the classic, Niagara Falls. Everyone should go there at least once. Any Favorite Project you have worked on: One of my favorite projects was photographing interiors at the NYC Federal Reserve. Wish I could say more, but it’s the Federal Reserve.

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Thereafter, on August 21, 2022, the Texas court issued an Opinion and Order granting summary judgment in favor of the plaintiffs and setting aside the FTC Rule banning non-compete agreements. The Court concluded that the FTC exceeded its statutory authority by issuing such a sweeping, substantive rule, and that the rule itself was arbitrary and capricious. This means that the FTC Rule will not be enforced and will not take effect on September 4, or thereafter. The FTC has indicated that it is considering an appeal, and in a case pending in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, that court has signaled that it may reach the opposite conclusion. Therefore, the viability of the FTC Rule could make its way to the Supreme Court, but it is not enforceable in the interim. * * * * * * * * Each issue’s Saiber Construction Law Column will discuss a recent decision by New Jersey courts or, like here, courts from other states which may be of interest to people in the construction industry. The information in each article is not intended to be legal advice and may not be used as legal advice. Legal advice must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. Every effort has been made to ensure this information is up-to-date. The article is not intended to be a full and exhaustive explanation of the law in any area, nor should it be used to replace the advice of your own legal counsel.

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For years, many employment agreements contained non-compete provisions – terms in an employment contract that generally restrict the employee’s right to work after the employee’s employment ends to prevent the employee from competing with his/her employer. In New Jersey, there are no statutes or regulations governing non- competes, but cases decided by courts have held that non-competes are enforceable when they are reasonable. Courts typically look at the facts of the matter before them and then decide if a particular non-compete provision’s restrictions as to time, geography and scope are reasonable. But, all of the above may change soon! On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced its Final Non-Compete Rule, which bans certain post-employment non-compete clauses between employers and their workers. The FTC’s Rule is scheduled to take effect on September 4, 2024. The Rule essentially declares it an unfair method of competition for parties to enter into non-compete clauses on or after the Rule’s effective date. With regard to non- competes entered into prior to September 4, 2024, the FTC Rule allows non-competes with senior executives (workers in a policy-making position who received at least $151,164 as total compensation in the preceding year( in the to remain in place but declares non-competes with other employees unenforceable. Employers are also required under the Rule to notify workers with existing non-competes that their non-competes are no longer enforceable after September 4, 2024. In addition, the Rule pre-empts any state laws that conflict with the FTC’s Final Rule. Not surprisingly, the legality of the FTC’s non- compete Rule has already been challenged. In Ryan LLC v. FTC, the plaintiff filed suit in federal court in Texas to enjoin the FTC from enforcing the Rule, arguing that the FTC lacked the authority to enforce the Rule and went beyond the scope of its authority to enact the Rule in the first place. On July 3, 2024, the judge preliminarily enjoined enforcement of the Rule, agreeing that plaintiff would likely succeed in demonstrating that the FTC exceeded its statutory authority to make the Rule. The judge also agreed that plaintiff would likely succeed in showing that the Rule was overbroad, arbitrary and capricious. However, the judge specifically limited the scope of her decision to only the parties to the Texas litigation.

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2024. It is an occasion to celebrate women as an important component of the residential construction industry. Showcasing the achievements of women across all facets of the industry and the efforts to promote, train, advance and add more women in the field. Each day highlights a different focus featuring women and accomplishments in the industry. Here are some of the latest figures about women in our industry, both good and bad: • 10.9% of women in the US are in construction (~1,173,000), up from 9% in 2021. • 1.25% of the total workforce in the construction industry are women, despite the fact the 47% of the total workforce of employed individuals are women. • 13% of all construction companies worldwide are owned by women; 9% make more than $500,000 annually. • 30% of women in construction/trades earn 30% more than those working in other women-dominated occupations. • 25% of construction companies that employ women achieve above-average profitability compared to firms without women. • 8 out of every 10 women feel left out during construction companies’ social events! To celebrate many of these accomplishments and continued movement forward women in our industry, Metro’s 2023 Small Council of the Year Award Winning PWB Council, will be hosting the September 19th Metro General Membership Meeting. It will be held and sponsored by General Plumbing Supply (GPS) at their new Kohler Signature Store at 407 Springfield Avenue in Summit from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. We are trying something different this year; it will be an “OktoberFest” with all the food and fixings to celebrate the season! Metro’s PWB will be celebrating and highlighting the “Women of Metro” that evening. To further celebrate women’s accomplishments in New Jersey, we are pleased to announce that Assemblywoman Aura Dunn of New Jersey’s 25th Legislative District will be speaking that evening. Please join us, you will are in for a treat! Oktoberfest & General Membership Meeting - Sep 19, 2024 (metrobca.org)

CELEBRATES NAHB’S PWB WEEK SEPTEMBER 9-13, 2024 AT SEPTEMBER 19TH GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING! By Linda Garvey, Metro’s PWB Council Chair, Coppola Brothers LLC month for Metro’s PWB and PWB councils across the nation. There are currently over 90 councils and growing in the United States through NAHB (PWB is the fastest growing council through the NAHB). Each September, NAHB PWB celebrates “Professional Women in Building Week”, which is September 9-13, LI linda-george-garvey-4aa493269 September is always a special

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2024/2025 METRO CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Different Ways to Resolve Business Disputes: Exploring the pros and cons of mediation, arbitration, and litigation – interactive session 9:00 AM – (ZOOM) Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Golf Outing 7:30 AM Registration 9:00 AM Shotgun - Ballyowen Golf Course Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Leveraging Residential Energy Code Compliance into Energy Efficiency Incentives 12:00 – 1:00 PM - ZOOM

Thursday, October 24, 2024 Reno’s Multi-Association Holiday Party 5:30 PM Reno’s Appliance - Paterson Wednesday, November 6, 2024 NAHB Financial Management 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM - ZOOM Tuesday, November 12, 2024 New Member Orientation 10:00 AM - ZOOM Tuesday, November 12, 2024 PWB & SMC Happy Hour 4:00 PM Location TBD Thursday, November 14, 2024 Cocktails & Kitchen Design With BANNJ Ferguson at Fairfield 5:30 PM Thursday, November 21, 2024 General Membership Election of Officers & Directors & BOD 5:00 PM – SESI- Parsippany Thursday, December 5, 2024 Installation Dinner & Holiday Party 6:00 PM – Hanover Manor

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 New Member Orientation (ZOOM) 10:00 AM Thursday January 16, 2025 General Membership Meeting / BOD 5:00 PM – Exceptional Flooring Concepts Thursday, February 20, 2025 General Membership Meeting / BOD 5:00 PM – Pella Windows & Doors February 24 – 28, 2025 NAHB - International Builders Show Las Vegas

March 25 – 27, 2025 Atlantic Builders Convention Hard Rock Casino Atlantic City, NJ

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 SMC Breakfast 8:30 AM – 1776 Morristown

Thursday, April 10, 2025 Joint Networking Event with BANNJ 5:00 PM - Reliance Marble & Stone Showroom, Kenilworth

Thursday, October 17, 2024 Financial Basics for Your Business Interactive online class Presented by Jennifer Polidori, Merril Lynch 10:00 AM - ZOOM

Thursday, June 26, 2025 Awards of Excellence 4:00 PM – Hanover Manor

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 Builder’s Guide: Navigating Environmental Laws in NJ

(All events/topics and dates are subject to change)

Presented by attorneys Geri Albin & Justin Calta 12:00 PM - ZOOM

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