Louisville Builder - February 2018

Home, Garden & Remodeling Show

Western High School Carpentry Program

2018 BIA Education Class Schedule

General Elmus S. Ussery 2017 Builder of the Year:

Don Karem

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Table of Contents

Vol. 31, No.02 • February 2018

Association News 12 Builder of the Year: Don Karem 15 The BIA Partners with JCPS Academy of Louisville Carpentry Program at Western High School 18 BIA Advocacy in Action 19 Do Business with a Member. It Works!

Departments 5 Perspectives 26 Spike List 27 What is a Spike?

28 Membership Update 28 Milestone Members 29 Honor Roll 29 Corporate Sponsors 30 Calendar of Events 30 Advertiser Index

70th Annual Home, Garden & Remodeling Show Page 6

About the Cover

Western High School Carpentry Program Page 15

BICF Room Makeover for Morgan Frazier Page 16

General Elmus S. Ussery 2017 Builder of the Year: Don Karem. Don was the BIA President in 2016.

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The Home, Garden & Remodeling Show

2018 OFFICERS Mark Simpson, President Scott Welch, Vice President Don Wirtzberger, Treasurer Karen McKechnie, Secretary Kevin Passanisi, Associate Vice President Pat Durham, Executive Vice President BUILDER DIRECTORS Brandon Bailey Jack Band David Elder, Jr. Chris Eldridge Joe French Adam Gallagher Brad Hicks Michael Isaac Penny Love Justin McElfish George Miller Michael O’Dea Dan Smith Tom Waller ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS J.P. DeLaney Bob Duggins Brian Evans Ashley Haury Jeff McMahan Paul Miele P.J. Moore Teresa Morgan Donna Mudd Jarrod Orr Bruce Stansbury Greg Taylor Antoine Terry HONORARY DIRECTORS Frank Arnold, Sr., Richard Bean Clifford Thieneman, Sr. EDITORS Martha Bracken & Jason Walton ADVERTISING Carrie Lyons & Katharine Shafferman 502.429.6000 WRITERS Nancy Miller, Cheryl Pilkinton & BIA Staff

Nothing quite says spring like the Home, Garden & Remodeling Show. The 2018 Home, Garden & Remodeling Show, presented by Champion Windows and powered by LG&E, is one of the Building Industry Association’s biggest consumer events of the year. Now celebrating 70 years, the BIA should be so very proud of what is one of the biggest and best Home Shows in the country, and it all happens March 2-4.

For many companies the Home Show serves as their one form of annual marketing and generates business for them throughout the year. Showcasing the best in home building, remodeling and landscaping experts the area has to offer, this is the place to be to grow your business. Do not hesitate to either be a part of this event by sponsoring, exhibiting or attending – your support is appreciated in any form.

This year’s Home Show brings some exciting new features, exhibitors and items to see. The Home Show will not only feature nearly 300,000 square feet of ideas and inspiration for any home improvement or building project, but it also offers entertainment and education to all that attend.

There will be stages offering seminars daily, entertainment featuring speed painting, gorgeous gardens to tour and even a kids area. In additional to that there will also be 4,000 tree saplings given away, an entry garden that is sure to "WOW" everyone and a Buy Local Area that will feature local artisans.

And don’t forget, BIA members are able to purchase discount tickets for just $5. So, whether you are in the Show or not, be sure you have plenty of tickets to hand out to family, friends and past, present and potential customers. BIA members can get their discount tickets for just $5 – that’s a 50% savings.

For more information about the Show or how you can get additional tickets be sure to contact the BIA Office at 502-429-6000. If you have always thought about participating but haven’t, be sure to visit the Home Show this year and walk the floor to see how your company might benefit from this annual opportunity.

Gail Schell

Ally Adams

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BIA Manager of Shows & Events

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70th Annual Home, Garden & Remodeling Show Powered by

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At 10 a.m. on Friday, March 2, visitors will walk through the doors of the 2018 Home, Garden & Remodeling Show and make history as the show kicks off its 70th year.

Prior to their arrival, hundreds of people, companies and staff will have contributed thousands of hours to what promises to be the most exciting show in seven decades. Presented by Champion Windows and powered by LG&E, the show is designed to educate and inform, inspire and motivate, and yes, entertain! More than 350 vendors will be on hand with the latest products and services. There will be surprises in every aisle and around every corner.

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gives a hearty welcome to spring. It’s where conversations with experts lead to picture book homes and backyards, old friends gather and new friends are made.

Champion Windows returns for its second year as Presenting Sponsor and numerous years as an exhibitor. Andy Wimsatt says the show typically produces between 150 and 200 appointments for his company each year, making it an extremely valuable sales and marketing tool. “Having the honor of being the presenting sponsor is a tremendous branding tool. At the show, its hard to walk around without seeing Champion multiple times, as we are the bag sponsor as well.

While the layout of our booth has not yet been finalized, it will definitely

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Beautiful landscape and hardscape exhibits are sure to impress all attendees.

Sophia, with Art Explosion, will amaze guests with speed painting on the Entertainment Stage, brought to you by Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance & Wealth Management.

be welcoming and feature a wide range of Champion products,” he says.

Celebrities such as jockey Pat Day, meteorologist Jay Cardosi, and radio personality, Gary Sullivan, were featured celebrities in Champion’s booth last year. What is certain is that the exhibit will tell the story of Champion’s selection of windows, doors, siding, roofing and sunrooms.

LG&E is reprising its role as the Show’s “Powered By” sponsor. Liz Pratt says of her company’s participation, “The Louisville Home, Garden and Remodeling Show is a wonderful annual event that inspires new and creative ideas for home remodeling and design. As a longtime sponsor, it’s a great venue where we can connect with our customers and attendees to answer their energy-related questions and offer more information about our customer programs and important services to consider before starting new projects at home.”

Kevin Gray, President of ADC Paving, considers the show a jump start to the spring season and a major brand recognition boost to his

business. Having participated for four years, he adds, “There’s a great crowd every year, and people are engaged and interested. I like being out in the public and talking about the company, our business and the BIA.” ADC Paving tracks all of the leads from the show, resulting in 10 to 20 percent of the company’s annual sales. He plans to again present a display that allows visitors to visualize how a road or driveway is constructed of a dirt sub base, a stone layer and an asphalt layer.

Stansbury Electric President, Bruce Stansbury, credits the Home, Garden & Remodeling Show not only with producing immediate results for his business, but also for increasing name recognition that will pay off long after the show is concluded.

Exhibiting at the show for more than a decade, Louisville Tile Distributors utilizes the event as an extension of its showroom. “Since people don’t buy tile very often, they seldom get out and look at it.

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The Show floor will cover 7 acres and over 350 booths of the best of home, garden and remodeling experts in Louisville.

So, the show gives them an opportunity to see what’s new. And they can also walk around and see things they can coordinate with the tile, seeing different products that would go into their job,” says Louisville Tile’s Jacquelyn Burkey. “At the show we get to meet all sorts of people who might not ordinarily come into the showroom. We hope they will get a taste for the styles, colors and sizes of tile we can show them if they decide to come in and visit us in the showroom.”

Tom Raver, of Fireplace Distributors, first attended the show in 1991 when his father was head of the company. Tom is now Chairman of the Home Show. “We’ve been an exhibitor for 35 or 40 years in a row. We have gone into a mode of awareness for Fireplace Distributors, and not

so much a sales mode during the three days of the show. We want a select group of potential customers who want to buy now instead of five months from now. While we used to get information from everyone who walked into our booth, we felt we were spinning our wheels with people who weren’t ready to buy at that point. Now we ask better questions to determine who could be an immediate customer. We aren’t as aggressive with the other folks. And, of course, in a way, a fireplace is a long-term type of sale. We’re also hoping that being there year after year, having the same people stop by the booth may trigger something in their minds when they’re ready to buy,” he says.

Although Raver will spend most of his time in the Fireplace

Treat a Client or a Friend to the Home, Garden & Remodeling Show Experience The Home, Garden & Remodeling Show is a creative way to introduce clients and friends to products and services that support the building industry. Treating them to this event is a great opportunity to demonstrate gratitude for their business/friendship. By partnering with the BIA in generating more enthusiasm and interest in the event, members can purchase discount tickets in bulk. To find out more, contact the BIA office at 502-429-6000 or www.bialouisville.com. (Look for a link in your email for information on discount tickets.)

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Distributors’ booth, he’s sure to stroll around the other booths and to visit the highlights of the show which will include: • The Belgard Outdoor Living Pavilion that brings you the best in the region of landscape and hardscape techniques, and that will inspire you to create new living space in your backyard—whether your dream is an outdoor kitchen, firepit or entertainment area, • The Living in Louisville area, brought to you by Ditsler Insurance, that will showcase the best of our city’s attractions and features, • The Cooking Stage, brought to you by Ball Homes, Inc., that features some of Louisville’s biggest culinary names work their delicious magic in the kitchen on appliances provided by The Trend Appliance Company, • The Home & Garden Stage, an area that’s blooming with local garden and landscape experts who share ideas for beautifying a yard with individual character, • A Tree Give-a-Way, brought to you by L&N Federal Credit Union, of 4,000 saplings just waiting to add environmentally-beneficial ornamentation to any residential setting, • The Jefferson County Public Schools trades programs’ exhibit of students’ carpentry, masonry, electrical and HVAC skills training, • The Entertainment Stage, brought to you by Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance & Wealth Management, that demonstrates the amazing art of speed painting (four shows on Friday and Saturday and two shows Sunday), • A Kids Area where Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, Songs for Sounds, Wallitsch Garden Center and Idlewild Butterfly Farm fascinate young visitors with the sights and sounds of nature, and • A Buy Local area that features local artisans and small businesses offering unique items that reflect individual creativity and craftsmanship.

There’s Still Time to Become an Exhibitor!

Booth prices for BIA members start at only $745.

For more information on booth spaceor to partner with us at the Show, contact Gail Schell or Ally Adams at 429-6000 or via email at gail@bialouisville.com or ally@bialouisville.com.

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At A Glance Where: Kentucky Exposition Center, South Wing B & C When: Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday, March 4: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ticket gate closes one hour prior to the Show closing times.

Gate Admission: Regular admission: $10 per person Senior admission: $9 per senior – 62 and older Military with an ID: Free Children 15 and under: Free with an adult Members may purchase tickets ahead of time online for a 50 % discount.

To find out more about the events and vendors, visit LouisvilleHomeShow.com

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From hot tubs to bathrooms, and solar panels to outdoor kitchens, attendees of this year’s Show will find everything they need for their home improvement and remodeling projects.

Students from JCPS Academies of Louisville programs will “wow” guests with their construction skills put to use on projects such as elaborate dog houses.

Did You Know?

The Home, Garden & Remodeling Show is the longest running, locally produced event of its kind in the region. More than 300 vendors participate each year, making it the largest home show in the state and one of the largest in the nation!

Looking for a new lawn mower or landscape tools this Spring? The Show will bring you the latest and greatest in outdoor equipment that is sure to exceed your needs!

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Living in Louisville will once again be at the Show to enchant visitors with all of the attractions this great city has to offer.

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Wednesday, February 21 from 9am to 1pm

Check-In begins at 9:15am. Bowling begins at 10am sharp King Pin Lanes in J-Town $125 per team of 5 ($25/Per Player)

Includes 3 games of bowling, shoe rental & a hot lunch Donate: We are asking each team to donate an extra $25 towards the purchase of gift cards for door prizes. The BIA will purchase the gift cards. Participants will be able to purchase door prize chances at registration. $2 for one chance or $10 for 6 chances. Must be present to WIN. We will also host a 50/50 Cash Raffle at 1:00pm. Participants will be able to purchase door prize chances at registration. $2 for one chance or $10 for 6 chances. One half of the proceeds from the sale of chances for the 50/50 Cash Raffle will go to the Building Industry Charitable Foundation (BICF). The other half will go to ONE lucky winner! Must be present to WIN.

Register online at Members.BIALouisville.com/events. Must be registered to participate.

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2016 Builder of the Year George Miller presents the award to this year's winner, Don Karem.

GENERAL ELMUS S. USSERY 2017 BUILDER OF THE YEAR

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Introducing the 2017 Builder of the Year,

Don Karem, Karem Built Homes, Inc.

By Cheryl Pilkinton LASER (laz er) [Noun]. A device that generates an intense beam of coherent monochromatic light—and the word that comes to a certain Builder’s mind when he thinks of his friends at the BIA. Perhaps it’s due to his sense of humor, or his mischievous personality, but the 2017 Builder of the Year laughs at the word. Stay tuned for more on that!

Don Karem, President and CEO of Karem Built Homes and Karem Realty Group is a Louisville gentleman, through and through. He grew up in the Hikes Point area, attended Saint Barnabas Catholic School and Saint Xavier High School, received his undergraduate degree in accounting from the University of Louisville, his Master’s degree from Bellarmine University, and later acquired his CPA accreditation.

Don has been a BIA member for approximately 26 years and in the past 6-7 years has been quite active. He chairs the BIA Codes & Standards Committee on the local basis. He states, “People just don’t realize how much goes on behind the scenes,” as members “fight” for the benefit of their industry—constantly

monitoring the NAHB to ensure that old (some actually come from the 1800’s!) and new regulations actually do serve the best interests of both Builders and homeowners. For example, the recent regulation requiring drywall in new basement construction definitely adds cost to the Builder, as well as the new homebuyer. While the safety and satisfaction of the buyer is always one of the BIA’s goals, the Codes & Standards Committee is looking carefully to determine if that requirement is a necessity. As In any field, government regulations sometimes lead to burdensome and often costly requirements, and Don encounters these problems on a daily basis in his committee position.

The long-range goal is always to offer high efficiency, energy-smart, safe, 5-Star (independently-rated) homes. Policing regulations that might force unnecessary products upon Builders, working with permits for the homebuilder and buyer protection (including government inspections), and often attending national Code meetings—all constitute parts of Don’s activities with the BIA. Don briefly addressed two “growth” areas: the Comprehensive Plan

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for Metro Louisville, Cornerstone 2020, and additional future planning: Cornerstone 2040.

Regarding new development, Builders must contend with additional traffic, infrastructure, opposition, and other items, but the continued revitalization of downtown, though often slow in progress, is an exciting makeover. Additionally, Floyds Fork is another area growing quickly. Developers are working closely with area opposition and the MSD to address local concerns and infrastructure problems, and to incorporate new technologies—all with the goal of a well-planned community to be enjoyed by all.

Of concern to all Builders, according to Karem, is the shortage of laborers in the field, and thus what steps the Industry needs to take to encourage young people to join the building trades. Consequently, another extremely important aspect of the BIA is maintaining a close connection with local high schools and technical schools. In fact, a group of Shelby County High School students have just attended the International Builder’s Show in Orlando to compete against other NAHB student chapters.

Married, with three sons, Don laughingly says that not one of them is following in his footsteps, as he likely worked them too hard in their “formative” years. One is soon to graduate and two are still underclassmen at UofL: two accountants and one engineer. The “accounting” bent might be inherited.

Although he framed houses as he pursued his degrees, Don first entered the field of business as an accountant in the tax departments at Dairymen, Inc., Cotton and Allen CPAs, and Kentucky Fried Chicken. Next, he and a partner built homes together for 4-5 years before he launched his own company, Karem Built Homes, in 1994.

Currently, this Builder of the Year shows no signs of slowing down in his busy schedule. His present projects are in the Locust Creek and Meremont areas, as well as elsewhere in the Shelbyville Road corridor. He has other home sites in Jefferson, Spencer, Shelby, and Oldham counties, and he may soon venture into Indiana. He just finished a five-year term on the BIA Executive Committee, and he also serves on the Land Development Committee, the Sales and Marketing Council, the Registered Builder Committee, the Shelby County Council and the Oldham County Council. In addition, he finds time to help with the Building Industry Charitable Foundation [BICF], and serves on the Research and Development group for St. Michael’s Catholic Church to help in the construction of a new gymnasium.

Now, about that LASER... When his wife gave him a simple, inexpensive laser some time ago, and after Don tired of bothering the family’s cat, he decided it might be fun to tease (his word was “torture”) his fellow BIA members. So, during meetings, he would shine the laser at the speaker’s ear or nose or wherever, causing the anatomical part to “light up”!—and causing the meetings to erupt in laughter, no doubt. His friends, including Pat Durham, had the last laugh, however. On the night Don received his prestigious 2017 Builder of the Year award—and while he was walking to the podium to the sound of a standing ovation—30 or more BIA friends suddenly “lasered” him!

One can just imagine the shocked look on his face; for once, Don Karem’s “laserthin,” cutting-edge sense of humor had to take second place.

Congratulations to Don on winning the 2017 Builder of the Year Award.

We simply cannot think of anyone more deserving!

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2017 Associate of the Year, Tom Raver, is all smiles with Don as they celebrate their achievements and contributions.

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Member News

The BIA Partners with JCPS Academy of Louisville Carpentry Program at Western High School On January 18, two of our members—Louisville Handyman, Inc. and Bailey Remodeling & Construction, Inc.—began their workforce development Partnerships with a visit to the JCPS Academies of Louisville carpentry program at Western High School.

Alongside Michael Newman, Western High School Principal, Rick Moir, Academy Coach and Steve Anderson, carpentry instructor, our members will be offering mentoring, job shadowing opportunities and possibly future employment to young people entering the carpentry trade.

This outstanding program is part of the overall JCPS initiative to encourage students to enter construction, and the BIA has worked diligently to support

their efforts to address the workforce shortage in our industry. Other schools currently offering our members Partnerships in the trades include PRP High School (welding) and Moore High School (electrical).

For more information on the Academies of Louisville, the BIA’s workforce development efforts and to get involved, please contact our Vice President of Government Affairs, Annie Dutton, at Annie@BIALouisville.com.

The BIA would like to thank Joe French (Louisville Handyman) and Jon Steimel (Bailey Remodeling & Construction) for jump starting our commitment to the JCPS Academies and for their ongoing passion for developing the next generation of skilled tradesmen.

Western High School carpentry students learn the fine art of operating a table saw.

Pat Durham, BIA Executive Vice President, encourages students, staff and BIA-member Partners in their efforts to build the next generation of skilled workers.

Pat Durham, Jon Steimel and Joe French listen to Western High School Academy Coach Rick Moir discuss the benefits of partnering with BIA members.

The Western High School carpentry shop will provide an excellent hands-on learning experience for the students.

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The BICF Grants Beautiful Room Makeover to Kosair Charities Kid, Morgan Frazier The Building Industry Charitable Foundation would like to recognize and thank Amy Wagner, Reflections of You, by Amy, LLC, and her entire team for creating an absolutely beautiful room for Miss Morgan Frazier, a Kosair Charities kid!

In the summer of 2017, the BICF decided to help even more kids with special needs by gifting them with the bedroom of their dreams. These young people, who originally applied for a Playhouse, were still selected to receive a magical gift—and we are grateful to Amy for her willingness to step up to the plate and make Morgan’s bedroom a truly special and gorgeous place!

From the bottom of our hearts, Amy, THANK YOU!!

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BIA Advocacy in Action On January 2, 2018, the Kentucky General Assembly gaveled into session for what is sure to be a busy and action-packed 60 days. This long session will inevitably be a demanding one for legislators, as they face not only a budget year, but critical issues to the Commonwealth such as pension reform, tax reform and transportation funding. The HBAK and BIA are already diligently keeping an eye on legislation that could impact our industry, and will be advocating on your behalf every day in Frankfort throughout this session.

For more information on what’s happening in Louisville, Frankfort and Washington, D.C., please reach out to Vice President of Government Affairs, Annie Dutton.

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Doing Business with a Member… It Works!

In the true spirit of “Doing Business with a Member,” Semonin Realtors hosted a Customer Appreciation Movie Event in December that included numerous BIA members. The event took place at the Xscape Theatre Blankenbaker, and our members enjoyed networking, refreshments and a flick!

Thank you, Teresa Morgan, for always promoting this value of our Association and for being a shining example of how networking “works” at the BIA!

Micah Arthur (Fifth Third Bank), Adam Smith (Nationwide Insurance), Teresa Morgan (Semonin Realtors), Chad Turner (Carpet Specialists), Stephanie Horne (Horne Title & Escrow Services, Inc.), Brandt Davis (Nationwide Insurance) and Greg Morgan (Semonin Realtors) enjoyed a movie and networking before the holidays.

Stephanie Horne and Chad Turner (and family) enjoyed the Semonin Realtorshosted family outing on a cold December day.

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April 28 & 29, 2018 • Saturday & Sunday 12-6 pm A Self-Guided Open House Tour The Tour is free to the public and provides new potential customers the opportunity to see dozens of properties and weigh their options as far as builder, location and price point. Developers, builders, and realtors participating in the Tour will see an increase in traffic and get on the radar of the buying public!

For more information about the Tour, contact Gail Schell at 429-6000 or gail@bialouisville.com.

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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

2018 Class Schedule

BIA’s Education Department offers educational courses and seminars throughout the year that offer members critical, need-toknow information that keeps them up-to-date with continuing education requirements and industry-specific regulations. The courses are offered at an affordable price, and a majority of them are conveniently held at the BIA building. Many classes are approved by Metro Construction Review and are available for credit hours for both members and non-members. Classes are held each month with the exception of June and July.

New classes in 2018 are: Asphalt Training Class, Foundation Basics, Guidelines for Quality Concrete, Managing Moisture in Residential Construction & Durable Building Enclosure Design, Negotiating for the Home Building Industry and Shingle Systems & Most Common Mistakes.

Members will also be able to find classes designed to increase their skills in various areas, including management and business strategies as well as strategic design and planning courses, including site planning and MSD certification, project management, estimation, specification writing, Residential Code updates and more. As BIA works to engage a broader member audience with its educational offerings, the association continues to be a valuable resource for information for members and the community at-large.

Registration and payment for classes is available online at BIALouisville.com.

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2018 Class Schedule By Month FEBRUARY 2018 1 - Guidelines for Quality Concrete **NEW CLASS** 9 am – 12 noon (3 hours BIA, 3 hours MCR)

26 - Concrete 101 10 am – 12 noon (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) 26 - Foundation Basics **NEW CLASS** 1 pm – 2 pm (1 hour BIA, 1 hour MCR)

1 - Shingle Systems & Most Common Mistakes **NEW CLASS** 1 pm – 3 pm (2 hours BIA/2 hours MCR)

MAY 2018

6 - Blueprint Reading 8:00 am – 12 noon (4 hours BIA, 4 hours MCR)

15 - Hardwood Flooring 8 am – 10 am (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR)

6 - *Project Management 12 noon – 3 pm (3 hours BIA, 3 hours MCR) 15 - Metal Roofing 8 am – 10 am (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR)

15 - Site Planning 10 am – 12 noon (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) (along with possible MSD Training – see class description for details)

15 - Plumbing 10 am – 12 noon (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) 15 - Silica Dust Awareness Training 1 pm – 3 pm (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) 20 - CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens Class (Fee to attend this class is $75.)

9 am – 12 Noon (3 hours BIA, 0 hours MCR)

MARCH 2018 20 - Next Generation Bath 8:30 am–3 pm (6 hours BIA, 6 hours MCR) 27 - Asphalt Training Class **NEW CLASS** 12 noon – 3 pm (3 hours BIA, 0 hours MCR) 29 - *Accounting 11 am – 1 pm (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) 29 - Silica Dust Awareness Training 1 pm – 3 pm (2 hours BIA/2 hours MCR)

APRIL 2018 24 - CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens Class Fee to attend this class is $75.

9 am – 12 Noon (3 hours BIA, 0 hours MCR)

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15 - Customer Relations 1 pm – 3 pm (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) 17 - Construction Technology & Application 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (4 hours BIA, 4 hours MCR) (Current Code Book Required) 17 - Silica Dust Awareness Training 1 pm - 3 pm (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) 22 - CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens Class (Fee to attend this class is $75.)

9 am – 12 Noon (3 hours BIA, 0 hours MCR)

AUGUST 2018 21 - CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens Class (Fee to attend this class is $75.)

9 am – 12 Noon (3 hours BIA, 0 hours MCR) 28 - HVAC 8 am – 10 am (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) 28 - Electrical for the Builder: What you need to know to understand the electrical system on your project 10 am – 12 noon (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) 28 - Silica Dust Awareness Training 1 pm - 3 pm (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) 30 - Negotiating for the Home Building Industry **NEW CLASS** 10 am – 12 noon (2 hours BIA, 0 hours MCR)

SEPTEMBER 2018

NOVEMBER 2018

18 - Window & Door Best Practices AND Weather Resistant Barriers 9 am – 11 am (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) 18 - *Total Home Builder Framing 12 noon – 3 pm (3 hours BIA, 3 hours MCR) 20 - *Estimating & Business Management for Builders and Remodelers 8:30 am – 12:30 pm (4 hours BIA, 4 hours MCR)

4 - CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens Class (Fee to attend this class is $75.)

9 am – 12 Noon (3 hours BIA/0 hours MCR)

OCTOBER 2018 16 - Advanced Estimating AND Specification Writing 8:30 am – 3 pm (6 hours BIA, 6 hours MCR) 23 - CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens Class (Fee to attend this class is $75.)

9 am – 12 Noon (3 hours BIA, 0 hours MCR) 23 - Silica Dust Awareness Training 1 pm - 3 pm (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR)

15 - Six Hour Class – Residential Code Update, Shingle Systems & Most Common Mistakes, Resilient Construction 9 am – 3:30 pm (6 hours BIA, 6 hours MCR) **OFF SITE** (These classes will be held at the U of L Shelby Campus, Founder’s Union Building.)

DECEMBER 2018

13 - Six Hour Class – Residential Code Update, Installation of Fireplaces to Meet all the Codes, Managing Moisture in Residential Construction AND Durable Building Enclosure Design 9 am – 3:30 pm (6 hours BIA, 6 hours MCR) **OFF SITE** (These classes will be held at the U of L Shelby Campus, Founder’s Union Building.)

NOTE: NO MCR (Metro Construction Review) CREDIT ATTACHED TO CLASSES LISTED IN RED. These classes will NOT count towards your total to be able to pull building permits. *Indicates required classes for Associate Builder/Remodelers approved after January, 2000.

Class Descriptions *Accounting (Instructor: Deepa Kamat, Granite America, Inc.) Business Plan - How to develop financial projections on projects. Budgeting - How to develop the ALL necessary budget with a discussion of financial ratio analysis. Job Costing - Did you make a profit on your last job? How do you know if you made a profit? Cash Flow - Will the cash be there when you need it?

Computer Orientation - How the use of computerized reports will enhance your ability to control your company.

Advanced Estimating & Specification Writing (Instructor: Perry Lyons, P. L. Lyons, Inc.) Using formulas from foundation to finish when estimating a house. This seminar will bring together formulas needed to help you determine specific costs and material needs for building a new home. And, this course will familiarize the student with the method of how to take the Blueprint and put in written form, for a financial institution or potential client, the detailed material, room descriptions & allowances needed for building a spec house.

Asphalt Training Class **NEW CLASS** (Instructors: Melisa Daumen, Scott Quire and Matt Riggle, Bluegrass Testing) Attend this class to learn the definition of what an asphalt mixture can be, the components that make up an asphalt mixture, an overview of each component material, production of asphalt mixture, quality control/quality assurance of asphalt mixtures and specifications pertaining to asphalt mixtures.

Blueprint Reading (Instructor: Mark Simpson, Simpson Builders, Inc.) This course will cover symbols and abbreviations used, foundation plans, floor plans, elevations, wall sections and roof plan. Also plats, plot plans, and shop drawings will be covered. Calculator required.

CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens (Space is limited – 12 per class) (Instructor: Linda Griffin, Derby City Safety) The first aid training is good for three years. The CPR training is good for two years. The Bloodborne Pathogen course is being added with the other two courses. *NOTE: Fee to attend this class is $75.

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Concrete 101 (Instructor: Alan Vaesa, IMI) This course covers the basics of ready mix concrete, including materials used in different concrete mixes, the different additives available for adjusting concrete performance, and the basics guidelines for placing and finishing concrete.

Construction Technology & Application (Instructor: Mark Simpson, Simpson Builders, Inc.) An introduction to basic residential framing techniques and proper application of common building materials. Current Code Book Required – 2012 International Residential Code book. *Customer Relations (Instructor: Don Wirtzberger, Sierra Design & Construction) A review of the principles and practices of working with your customers. Preventing problems, handling orientations, inspections, call backs and warranty requests. Establishing a customer service program and review of the Registered Builder, Registered Remodeler and Associate Builder/Remodeler conciliation process.

Electrical for the Builder: What you need to know to understand the electrical system on your project (Instructor: Troy Corrigan, Corrigan Electric Co., Inc.) This class will cover the basic electrical safety requirements for new homes and renovations including minimum code requirements, standard wiring practices, code updates & new electrical system technologies. This class will be focused on what the builder needs to know to communicate with their electrician and the homeowners on their projects. *Estimating & Business Management for Builders and Remodelers An introduction to the orderly collection of information needed and a systematic method for taking off quantities to develop an accurate forecast of construction cost. Understanding Overhead and Mark-Up, and a discussion of cost-containment strategies are also explained.

Estimating for Remodelers (Instructor: Ben Tyler, Ben Tyler Building & Remodeling) An introduction to estimating geared to the remodeling industry. Learn how to collect information and learn methods to give the best estimate for that remodeling job.

Foundation Basics **NEW CLASS** (Instructor: Gary French, Case Foundations) Attend this class to learn about basement waterproofing and exterior drainage management, foundation repairs and piering as well as slab jacking and wall stabilization.

Guidelines for Quality Concrete **NEW CLASS** (Instructor: Chad Deters, Advance Ready Mix) This course will discuss footers, foundation walls, driveways and other interior flatwork. Also, how to ensure quality concrete for all residential applications. The instructor will also address troubleshooting of fresh and hardened concrete and give some tips to help ensure quality concrete.

HVAC (Instructor: Ron Kramer, Prudential Heating & Air Conditioning) A brief course that will include items builders NEED TO KNOW when it comes to working with their HVAC contractor and inspectors. It will touch on how the duct design can influence the framing of a house and/or its basement.

Hardwood Flooring (Instructor: Paul Reinhart, Allgeier Flooring Company) Through this class, you will be able to understand the difference between “job-site” and pre-finished hardwood floors. Also obtain knowledge on moisture testing, special installations, radiant heat and how they may affect the installation of the flooring.

Installation of Fireplaces to Meet all the Codes **OFF SITE ON DECEMBER 13th ** (Instructor: Tom Raver, Fireplace Distributors) The class will be held at the U of L Shelby Campus – Founder’s Union Building on December 13th. Specifying Gas Fireplaces for the Home: An Overview of Options, Features and Design Considerations & Specifying Fireplaces to Comply with National Green Building Programs *Insurance, Job Site Safety & Warranties (Instructors: J. P. DeLaney, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance/Jon Mundell, JV Resources/John Sizemore, 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty) A study of the general insurance needs of the builder. This includes a discussion of the basic requirements for obtaining insurance, why you need to carry insurance and practical examples of how to lower your insurance expense.

Managing Moisture in Residential Construction & Durable Building Enclosure Design **NEW CLASS** (Instructor: Bill Yerkes, Parksite) The class will be held at the U of L Shelby Campus – Founder’s Union Building on December 13th.

Metal Roofing – Residential & Light Commercial (Instructor: Joe Knife, Classic Metal Roofing Systems) A comprehensive overview of the options in today’s metal roofing systems, focusing on what contractors and designers need to know about metal roofing for their projects.

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Negotiating for the Home Building Industry **NEW CLASS** (Instructor: Joe Pusateri, Elite Homes, Inc.) Negotiating is such a huge part of our everyday jobs. Learn how to negotiate in regards to buying lots, making deals with buyers, subcontractors and suppliers.

Much more information to learn!

Next Generation Bath (Instructor: Greg Bickley, Schluter Systems) This course covers the next generation of bathroom installations that utilize a barrier free shower. It will cover the moisture management principles with waterproofing, and vapor management. Also included are the uncoupling principles with tile installation near the shower entrance and how to properly connect these two areas. Further, this class will go over the latest technologies with electric heating cables and hydronic heating tubes incorporated in an uncoupling membrane. Lastly this will briefly go over some of the finish edges for tile installation needed to have an appealing look.

Plumbing (Instructor: Jeff Carlisle, Dauenhauer Plumbing) This course walks through the plumbing in a house – discussion includes: prevention, trouble shooting and problem solving. Also, reviews plumbing in new construction and will review code changes, scheduling (who, when, why), and materials and installation. *Project Management (Instructor: Rocco Pigneri, Ball Homes) Define the basic steps a builder and/or his superintendent need to follow to successfully build their project in the most effective and efficient manner while maintaining the required level of quality.

Residential Code Update **OFF SITE ON NOVEMBER 15th & DECEMBER 13th ** (Instructor: Staff from Metro Construction Review) The class will be held at the U of L Shelby Campus – Founder’s Union Building on November 15th and December 13th.

Resilient Construction **OFF SITE ON NOVEMBER 15th ** (Instructor: Jill Lewis Smith, A.I.A., Civic Consultants Inc.) The class will be held at the U of L Shelby Campus – Founder’s Union Building on November 15th. This course will include material Ms. Smith is presenting around the country on the synergy of resilient construction with Energy efficient construction. The course covers Disaster Resilience, Storm Sheltering, defining “Net Zero”, related Insurance and related Kentucky Building Codes.

Shingle Systems & Most Common Mistakes **NEW CLASS** (Instructors: John Thomas – K-I Lumber and John Voorhees - GAF) This course covers the installation of residential roofing systems as well as common mistakes, mold, ventilation and warranty requirements.

The class will be held at the U of L Shelby Campus – Founder’s Union Building on November 15th.

Silica Dust Awareness Training (Instructor: Linda Griffin, Derby City Safety) The purpose of this training is to alert your employees to the serious health hazards of silica dust. The KYOSH hazard communication regulations require training employees exposed to hazardous chemicals and dusts including silica.

Site Planning along with MSD Certification Training ** (Instructors: Rocky Pusateri, Elite Homes, Inc./Lester Wurzel, MSD) Introduction to three dimensional thinking with relation to site elevation and placement of a structure on the building pad. **Attendees can also obtain certification for MSD training if they choose to register & pay the additional fee the day they attend this class. *Total Home Builder Framing Class (Instructor: Bill Ross, Personal Framers LLC) This course will be for builders wanting to learn more about framing and how to manage their framing contractors. It will help them get the best product for their money. It will also talk about all the latest trends in framing; panel & trusses, stick framing, Fisher-Sip panels and others.

Window & Door Best Practices AND Weather Resistant Barriers (Instructor: Frank Perez, Andersen Windows) Learn proper techniques and applications when installing windows Windows of Opportunity: Fenestration Innovations Driven by Demand (Instructor: Don Erickson, Door Store and Windows & Steve Lien, Marvin Windows and Doors) Over the last two decades, windows have evolved more quickly than any other building material, partly in response to demands for greater energy efficiency.

Learn how new technologies in the design and manufacture of windows; including new framing materials, coatings, and glazing are advancing the energy efficiency of both historic buildings and new structures. Program will also overview proper installation techniques and the importance of execution.

Thank You to Our Sponsors: Presenting Sponsors

Official Sponsor

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All-Time Big Spike 1500d John Miranda, Pinnacle Properties of Louisville ..................... 3056

Grand Spike 1000d Robert L. Eberenz, Jr., Robert L. Eberenz Jr., Builder, LLC......... 1375 Ellery Esposito, Esposito Construction, Inc. ............................. 1299 Stanley G. Logan, Jr., Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance................ 1256 Richard S. Buttorff, The Buttorff Company .............................. 1090 Joe Pusateri, Elite Homes, Inc. ................................................ 1049

Statesman 500d Robert Welch, Welch Builders, Inc. ........................................... 899 Keith Eberenz, Keith Eberenz, Builder ....................................... 854 James R. Skaggs, Omikron Construction Co. -Honorary............. 835 Robert A. Peterson, Jr., Robert A. Peterson, Jr., Co. Inc. ............. 814 Robert H. Marrett, CMB Development Co. ................................. 808 Michael L. Montgomery, MONTCO Builders, Inc. -Honorary....... 769 Dale Hellmann, Prudential Heating and Air............................... 752 Bill Reisert, Sr. , Reisert Insurance Agency ................................ 720 Allen Schuler, ASB LLC............................................................... 658 Glen E. Stuckel, Glen E. Stuckel Builder, Inc. .............................. 596 A. Thomas Sturgeon, Sturgeon & Associates Inc. ..................... 521

400d Bob Thieneman Jr., Estate Homes.............................................. 482 Fred R. Dallenbach, Dallenbach Builders, Inc. ........................... 479 Tom Raver, Fireplace Distributors.............................................. 471 Jeremy Esposito, Esposito Construction..................................... 461 Stan Humphrey, Stan Humphrey Construction.......................... 455 Rusty Wessel, Wessel Insurance Agency, Inc. ............................ 448 Richard Eberenz, Richard Eberenz, Builder -Honorary............... 446 Clete Reinhart, Reinhart Construction Co. ................................. 439 Richard Miles, Dogwood Homes of Kentucky............................ 429

Super Spike 250d Carl Baker, Sterling Development Corp. .................................... 374 Richard Bean, B B & T, Retired................................................... 367 Michael “Rocky” Pusateri, Elite Homes....................................... 335 Billy Doelker, Key Homes LLC..................................................... 330 William (Bill) Wilkinson, Wilkinson Builders, Inc....................... 330 Don Petty-Honorary.................................................................. 303 Jesse Francis, Francis & Company.............................................. 296 Pat Thieneman-Seitz, Thieneman-Seitz Builder ....................... 296 Clifford Thieneman, Clifford Thieneman Co. Inc. ....................... 280 Teresa Morgan, Semonin Realtors............................................. 263 Leo Thieneman, Sr., Leo Thieneman & Sons, LLC........................ 261 J. Robert Westerman, J. Robert Westerman Builder -Honorary. 253 Steve Church, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance............................. 252 Trent Hunt, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance................................. 252

Trophy - 200d Pat Durham, Pat Durham Bldr, Inc. ........................................... 243 Scott Jagoe, Jagoe Homes......................................................... 239 Kevin Passanisi, PC Home Center............................................... 238 Roger Plamp, Plamp-Keen Agency, Inc. .................................... 235 John Thomas, K-I West Roofing & Siding Division...................... 226 Greg Esposito, Greg Esposito Contractor. ................................... 225 Roger Bright, ADC-honorary...................................................... 221 David Lurding, Lurding Homes.................................................. 212 Roger Harbison, Cornell Harbison Excavating............................ 202 Lafe McGary, The Remodeling Company................................... 202

Royal Spike - 150d Steve Deneen, Builder............................................................... 196 Dave Smith, Blacksmith Homes ................................................ 197 Don Karem, Karem Built Homes, Inc.......................................... 171 John F. Pohlman, John F. Pohlman Builder, Inc. -Honorary........ 167 Jack Band, Jack Band Builder, Inc. ............................................ 166 Scott Yates, Paragon Homes ..................................................... 161 Charline Neal, Primerica Financial Services............................... 156 Robert L. Eberenz, Sr., Robert L. Eberenz, Inc. -Honorary.......... 154 John Barlow, Commonwealth Designs, Inc................................ 152 Sherrie Kruse, Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust Company................. 151 26 Digital Version Available at BIALouisville.com

Red Spike - 100d Mike Isaac, Isaac Contracting & Design ..................................... 146 Jerry Blacketer, The Blacketer Co............................................... 139 Leo Thieneman, Jr., Leo Thieneman & Sons, LLC........................ 138 Perry D. Lyons, Perry D. Lyons Builder........................................ 133 John Lannert, Lincoln Insurance Agency................................... 121 Bruce Rademaker, Thoroughbred Associates, Inc. ..................... 118 John Rueff, Brecher Co............................................................... 112 Sidney J. Anderson, S.J. Anderson Builder, Inc. ......................... 111 Shawn Corrigan, Corrigan Electric............................................. 103 Terrance O’Rourke, O’Rourke & Associates ................................ 101 Jerry Ostertag, Closet Factory.................................................... 101 Robert D. Ford, R. Ford Construction Co., Inc. -Honorary............ 100

75d Joe Dumstorf, The Trend Appliance Company.............................. 94 Robert Osborne, RPO Custom Homes & Remodeling................... 94 JP Delaney, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance................................... 93 Mike Jones, Signature Green Properties, LLC............................... 91 Michael O’Dea, Michael O'Dea Builder........................................ 88 Willard Bryant, Bryant Construction, LLC..................................... 87 J.D. Nichols, NTS Corporation ...................................................... 87 Ron Wolford, Ron Wolford Builder, Inc. ....................................... 87 Derek Smothers, Quality One Steel Design Inc............................. 81 Brendan Kavanaugh.................................................................... 77 Carol Daugherty Epley, Daugherty Insurance Agency ................. 76 Jeff Thompson, Jeda Homes........................................................ 75

Green Spike - 50d Rocco Pigneri, Ball Homes........................................................... 74 Mark Aschbacher, Lincoln Insurance............................................ 70 Davis Boland, Boland Maloney Real Estate.................................. 71 Ron Hartman, Ernst Concrete. .................................................... 68 David Mikels, Graber’s Insealators............................................... 68 David Ernst, Prestige Builders...................................................... 63 James Pope, Nicklies Development............................................. 59 Ken Thieneman, Ken Thieneman Builder..................................... 59 Penny Love, Design Innovations, Inc............................................ 57 Ron Colyer, Colyer Construction................................................... 56 Christopher J. Knopf, Pinnacle Properties of Louisville ................ 56 Jim Travis, Jim D. Travis, Builder .................................................. 56 Frank Arnold, Prudential Heating & Air Conditioning ................. 55 Chris Osborne, Deville Homes...................................................... 55 Chris Cundiff, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance................................ 54 Louis Hagan, Central Bank of Jefferson County............................ 54 Joe Simms, Re/Max Associates.................................................... 54 Deepa Kamat, Granite America................................................... 53 Phil Fackler, Fackler Homes......................................................... 52 Lisa Steinbock, Steinbock Interiors LLC........................................ 52 David Monsour, Monsour Builders............................................... 51 Brandon Bailey, Bailey Remodeling & Construction, LLC............. 50

Life Spike - 25d P.R. Lancaster, Lancaster Built Homes.......................................... 48 Dave French, LG&E...................................................................... 47 Paul Miele, K-I Lumber & Building Materials............................... 47 David Rateau, Rateau Construction ............................................ 46 Corey Hughes, Hughes Development, LLC................................... 44 Chris Palmer, Finance of America................................................ 44 Melanie Pearson, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance......................... 44 Greg Schrenger, Schrenger Construction .................................... 44 John Sizemore, 2-10 Home Warranty.......................................... 43 Jason Black, Artisan Signature Homes......................................... 42 Mike Effinger, Effinger Construction............................................ 42 Mike Judah, Judah Real Estate ................................................... 42 Phillip Wayne Leigh, Phillip Leigh, Inc......................................... 42 Mike Sanders, Mike Sanders Builders, Inc.................................... 42 Ben Tyler, Ben Tyler Building & Remodeling ............................... 41 David Stemler, PC Home Stores................................................... 40 Mike Hall, K-I Lumber & Building Materials ................................ 39 Sandra Povey, BB&T.................................................................... 39 Dan Smith, Stonelake Homes ..................................................... 39 Ryan Miranda, Miranda Construction.......................................... 37

Scott Welch, Welch Builders, Inc.................................................. 37 Larry Link, Bonnycastle Appliance & TV....................................... 36 David Bright, Bright Built Homes................................................ 35 Clifford (Pete)Thieneman, Clifford Thieneman Co, LLC................. 35 Vince Kimbel, Kimbel Construction............................................. 33 Jack Marsh, Jack Marsh Builder Inc.............................................. 33 Dan Anthony, Boral Brick Products.............................................. 32 Carolyn Miller, Sure Linc Services................................................ 32 James French, J & L Construction................................................ 31 Matthew Toole, Infinity Homes & Development.......................... 31 Renotta Henson, Victory Home Builder ...................................... 30 Lisa Lynn Knight- Lisa Lynn Designs............................................ 30 Kari Haston, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance................................. 29 Ben Peerce Swindler, Ben Peerce Swindler, Builder .................... 29 Terry Hagerman, Terry Hagerman Builder................................... 28 Todd Hemmer, Lee Brick & Block................................................ 28 George Miller, Suburban Construction & Management............... 28 James Lindsey Raidt, Chenoweth Construction Co., Inc............... 28 Ron Fonk, Woodfield Homes....................................................... 27 Roger Hack, MRC Construction.................................................... 27 Delbert Mulhall, Delbert Mulhall & Sons, Inc. ............................. 27 Donald Wirtzberger, Sierra Design & Construction...................... 27 Douglas Amlung, Amlung Construction Company....................... 26

Spike - 6d Jason Orthober, Orthober Custom Homes................................... 23 PJ Moore, L & N Federal Credit Union........................................... 22 Andrew Holden, Commonwealth Bank & Trust............................ 21 Dave Parks Jr., Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Parks & Weisberg Realtors........................................................ 21 Dennis Montana, Lawn Care Co., Inc. .......................................... 20 Palmer Cole, Bently Construction................................................ 19 Joe Kroll, Joe Kroll Builder........................................................... 19 Amy Johnston, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Parks & Weisberg Realtors........................................................ 18 Sharon Kilpatrick, RE/MAX Associates......................................... 17 Jarrod Vowels, Dominion Homes................................................. 16 Bob Duggins, Smyrna Ready Mix................................................. 15 Steve Purdy, Prudential Heating & Air......................................... 15 Howard Ferriell, H. D. Ferriell, Inc................................................ 14 Chad Peyton, Peyton Contracting, LLC......................................... 14 Bill Bardenwerper, Bardenwerper, Talbot & Roberts, PLLC........... 13 Drew McWhorter, KY Farm Bureau.............................................. 13 Greg Burrus, Burrus Architecture & Construction, LLC.................. 11 Rick Merritt, Denton Floyd Development.................................... 11 Donna Mudd, Sam Kinnaird's Flooring Outlet, Inc....................... 11 Kevin Rich, Rich Design Studios................................................... 11 David Tomes, Traditional Town, LLC............................................. 11 Mickey Corcoran, Mickey Corcoran Builder.................................. 10 Larry Hobson, Louisville Paving & Construction Company, Inc..... 10 David Richardson, David Richardson Builder............................... 10 Adam Gallagher, Architectural Builders......................................... 9 Becky Hughes, Deming, Malone, Liesay and Ostroff, PSC.............. 9 Stephen Strong, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance............................. 9 John Hollenbach, Hollenbach Oakley, LLC..................................... 8 Amy Wagner, Reflections of You By Amy, LLC................................. 8 David Westfall, Homework Residential Renovations, Inc............... 8 Rodny Davidson, First Community Mortgage................................ 7 Tarrah Lutz, Closets By Design....................................................... 7 John Marshall, Elite Homes Inc...................................................... 7 Aaron McAndrew, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance........................... 7 Jeff Ratanapool, Century Mortgage Company............................... 7 Steve Sebastian, Sebastian Construction Inc................................. 7 Todd Stengel, Todd Stengel Construction ...................................... 7 Chad Turner, Carpet Specialists, Inc............................................... 7 James A. Ward, Ohio Valley Masonry............................................. 7 David Weis, Meridian Construction LLC.......................................... 7 David Bunch, Cimarron Construction Co., Inc................................. 6 Mike Danzinger, SB Home Renovations......................................... 6 Stephanie Horne, Horne Title & Escrow Services, LLC..................... 6 David Mindel, Midel, Scott & Associates, Inc.................................. 6 Dennis Pollard, Pollard Builder, LLC............................................... 6

What is a SPIKE?

A SPIKE is a Recruiter of New Members.

What are the benefits of becoming a Spike?

The real benefits are intangible: You are recognized for your contributions to the association and regarded as an accomplished and connected member. Additionally, Spikes receive: • A coveted invitation to the biggest party of the year, the Spike Party at the International Builders’ Show® • Increased visibility, recognition and networking opportunities at industry events • Unique and valuable lapel pins for each level of achievement • Additional VIP treatment throughout the year

How do I become a Spike?

How do I earn Spike credits?

Before becoming a Spike, you are a Spike candidate.

That means you have earned between one and five and a half credits. Once you earn your sixth credit, you become an official NAHB Spike! Spike credits are earned by recruiting and retaining NAHB and BIA members. In order to become a Life Spike, you must have earned a minimum of 25 Spike credits.

Spikes earn one credit for each new Builder or Associate member they sponsor. When that member renews after his or her first year of membership, the sponsoring member automatically gets one renewal credit. Every year the member renews thereafter, the sponsoring member will receive a 1/2 renewal credit.

Spikes receive a 1/2 credit for recruitment and a 1/2 credit for the renewal of Affiliate members.

Spike Levels

For more information, visit http://www.nahb.org/SpikeClub

Spike Candidate: 1-5 Credits

Spike: 6 Credits

Life Spike: 25 Credits

Green Spike: 50 Credits

Red Spike: 100 Credits

Royal Spike: 150 Credits

Super Spike: 250 Credits

Statesman Spike: 500 Credits

Grand Spike: 1,000 Credits

All-Time Big Spike: 1,500 Credits

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Membership Update - Welcome New Members Associates Approved- December 2018 American Millwork Inc. DBA Dimension Drafting & Design - Gordon Hundley Type of Business: Drafting Services / House Plans Sponsor: Dave Smith Chadwell Comforts LLC - Stephen Chadwell Type of Business: Heating & Air Conditioning Company Sponsor: Billy Doelker Energy Guard Spray Foam Insulation Brett Robinson Type of Business: Spray Foam Insulation Contractor Sponsor: Matthew Toole Home Supply Company - Kevin Oetken Type of Business: Windows, Doors, Custom Millwork & Specialty Products Sponsor: Rocky Pusateri MPSL Group, LLC - Joe Scannell Type of Business: Land Surveyor Sponsor: Jeremy Esposito

Primary Residential Mortgage Inc. Madeline Ledbetter Type of Business: Mortgages, Construction Loans, Commercial Lending Sponsor: Dave Parks Jr. The Louver Shop - Franz Spalding Type of Business: Custom Interior Shutters, Blinds & Shades Sponsor: John Thomas U.S. Bank - Paul Gelhausen Type of Business: Commercial Real Estate Lending & Construction Loans Sponsor: Ashley Haury

SMC/Affiliates Approved December 2018 Matt Eldridge - Eldridge Company Sponsor: Christopher Eldridge

SMC Approved- December 2018 Kimberly Greenwell - KAG Consulting Sponsor: Kimberly Greenwell Madeline Ledbetter -Primary Residential Mortgage Inc. Sponsor: Dave Parks Jr. Penny Love - Penny Love/ Design-Build-Renovate LLC Sponsor: Penny Love Stacye Love - Stacye Love Construction, LLC Sponsor: Stacye Love John Miranda - Pinnacle Properties of Louisville Sponsor: John Miranda Michael O’Dea - Michael O’Dea, Builder Sponsor: Michael O’Dea

Milestone Members Congratulations to these Milestone Members. These members have reached a milestone mark in their Membership with their renewal in December.

30 Years Barber Cabinet Co. – John Barber David Guelda – Registered Builder 25 Years Bell Aluminum Products – Jerry Bell Dennis Pollard – Registered Builder 20 Years R & S Aluminum – Rodney Hurst 15 Years Atmos Energy – Butch Chidester Andrew Maynor – Registered Builder

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10 Years Grass Masters, Inc./DesignMasters – Shane Mikels Evergreen Irrigation – Bill Funk NMB, Inc. – Ned Bass Cardinal Curbing – Michael Beckman Ernst Concrete Company – Ben Yost Brecher's Lighting – John Rueff Siegel Foundations, Inc. - Ted Siegel 5 Years All Pro Satellite & Security – Darin Niedens Kentucky Wholesale Building Products – Tim Hicks Steel Creations Inc – Joseph Ludwick Commonwealth Roofing Corp. – Mike Sasse Landmark Lawn, Inc. – Chris Kelty

1 Year Barry's Carpet Cleaning & Restoration, LLC – Truman Rose Thompson Concrete Foundations, Ltd. – Brad Thompson Granite Concepts – Matias Nieto River City Interiors – Michael Hawkins Danka Tree Care - Joseph Danka ARC Construction - Jason Sams DeGrella Tile, Inc. – Daniel DeGrella Mortgage Bankers Association of Louisville – Al Thorup QK4, Inc. – Steve Emly

HONOR ROLL As of February 1, 2018

Builders: Blacketer Company Clifford Theineman Co., LLC

P.L Lyons Architectural Builders Robert L. Eberenz Associates:

1st Choice Insulation A-1 Interior Trim Architectural Windows and Doors Bachman Commercial Sales Bardenwerper, Talbott and Roberts Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Parks and Weisberg, Realtors Bonnycastle Appliance & TV Builders FirstSource Century Mortgage Corrigan Electric Co.

Cunningham Door & windows Door Store and Windows Fireplace Distributors Joe Hayden Realtors K-I Lumber & Building Materials L&N Federal Credit Union L.E. Hobbs Construction Co. Inc Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance & Wealth Management North Central Insulation and Fireplace PC Home Center

PPG Paints Quality One Steel Designs Quarry Bluff Estates River City Bank River City Foundations, LLC Sam Kinnaird's Flooring and Granite Screens of Kentucky Sonne Steel The Trend Companies of Kentucky Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Window World

A special thanks to all Honor Roll Members!

For more information on how you can be listed on the BIA Honor Roll, please call Carrie Lyons or Katharine Shafferman at (502) 429-6000.

Corporate Sponsors Special thanks to these 2018 BIA corporate sponsors:

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Calendar of Events For the most up-to-date information and to R.S.V.P. for meetings or events, go to Members.BIALouisville.com/events.

February 2018

March 2018

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Emerging Professionals Lunch – 11:30 a.m., Martins BBQ

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Emerging Professionals Lunch – 11:30 a.m., Martins BBQ

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New Member Orientation – 9:00 a.m., BIA Membership & Retention – 10:00 a.m., BIA

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Home, Garden & Remodeling Show

7

Housing & Building Industry Day at the Capital – Frankfort

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Membership & Retention Committee – 10:00 a.m., BIA

7-9

HBAK Winter Board Meeting in Lexington

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Land Development Committee – 10:00 a.m., BIA

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Land Development Committee – 10:00 a.m., BIA BICF Donor Call Day – 1:00 p.m., BIA

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Associate’s Committee – 11:30 a.m., TBD

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Registered Builder Committee – 10:00 a.m., BIA

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BICF Playhouse Reveal – 9:30 a.m., YouthBuild

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Executive Committee – 1:00 p.m., BIA Board of Directors – 3:00 p.m.

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Bowl-A-Thon @ King Pin Lanes – 10:00 a.m.

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Codes & Standards – 11:00 a.m., BIA

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Commercial Council – 9:00 a.m., PriceWeber

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Executive Committee – 11:30 a.m., BIA

Advertiser Index 14 Bobcat 20 Bonnycastle Appliance & TV IFC K-I Lumber

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L&N Federal Credit Union Logan Lavelle Hunt OPC Services

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PC Home Stores River City Bank Sims Lohman

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