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association news 14 2015 Board of Directors 16 Equipping Your Business to Succeed in 2015 18 Government Affairs: New Legislative Session Begins Jan. 6 16 Codes Corner: Floodplain Ordinance and Permitting departments Perspective Letter.................................5 Member Meetings............................25 Spike List.........................................26
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Meet the 2015 Executive Committee The new year ushers in a change in command in BIA’s Executive Committee leadership. The following allows you to get to know each of them a little better and understand their goals for making 2015 productive and goal-oriented.
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Member News..................................27 New Members..................................28 Milestone Members.........................28 Honor Roll.......................................29 Members Pending............................29 Corporate Sponsors..........................28 Calendar of Events...........................30 2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS | HOME PRODUCT EXPO IS JANUARY 17TH & 18TH | EqUIPPING YOUR BUSINESS TO SUCCEED IN 2015
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Cover: 2015 Executive Committee Left to Right: Jeremy Esposito; Don Karem; Mark Simpson; Perry Lyons; Stan Logan, Jr.; Pat Durham; Bob Marrett; Chuck Kavanaugh
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perspectiveletter Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville
1000 North Hurstbourne Parkway Louisville, KY 40223-4012 (502) 429-6000 FAX (502) 429-6036 Email: newhomes@bialouisville.com Web Site: www.bialouisville.com 2015 OFFICERS Pat Durham President
Excited About 2015 by Chuck kavanaugh
Don Karem Vice President
Jeremy Esposito Treasurer Mark Simpson Secretary
Stan Logan, Jr. Associate Vice President
Charles J. Kavanaugh Executive Vice President
BUILDER DIRECTORS Brandon Bailey Jack Band Pat Durham David Elder, Jr. David Ernst Jeremy Esposito Mike Isaac Don Karem Stacye Love George Miller Chris Osborne Rocco Pigneri Dick Pike Mark Simpson Daniel Smith Leo Thieneman, Jr. Scott Welch Donald Wirtzberger ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS Carlos Benavidez, Jr. Brian Combs Matt Drexler Bob Duggins Joe Dumstorf Kevin Gray David Hobbs Stan Logan, Jr. Teresa Morgan Peter Nesmith Kevin Passanisi Nick Pregliasco Joe Simms John Thomas HONORARY Builder DIRECTOR Clifford Thieneman, Sr. HONORARY associate DIRECTORs Frank Arnold, Sr. Richard Bean PUBLISHER Charles J. Kavanaugh EDITORS Tara Brinkmoeller Kieler Henry
Advertising Melissa Mattingly Kimberly Greenwell 502.429.6000
GRAPHIC DESIGN Scott Dudgeon
Writers Stacy Smith Rogers BIA Issues Nancy Miller Product Features BIA Staff PRINTING Clark and Riggs
We at the BIA are very excited about 2015! We have a terrific Executive Committee and Board that will follow the leadership of Pat Durham. You’ll read more about our Executive Committee and board in this issue of Louisville Builder magazine, but I’d like to share a few things that I am personally excited about for the coming year. Our main objectives at the BIA will continue to be to: • Connect Members to their Customers • Connect Members to affordable insurance • Provide outstanding education and training to Members • Advocate on behalf of members and the building industry and the local and state level In addition to providing these constant member services and benefits, as well as our usual high-quality member to member and consumer events, we have some new and fun initiatives that we are planning for 2015, which include: Associate Appreciation Lunches – This summer we will be planning one day a month where we will invite members to join us for a free lunch and lots of camaraderie in the BIA office parking lot. We’re looking at bringing local food trucks and other specialty caterers from the area to provide the food and lend to a fun atmosphere. Watch upcoming issues of Louisville Builder for details!
“This summer we will be planning one day a month where we will invite members to join us for a free lunch and lots of camaraderie.” Adding New Education Classes for all Members: We are continuing to investigate additional education classes that Registered Builder and Registered Remodeler members can take for IPL credit. The Education Department is also programming business-related classes geared toward Associate members. Check out the Education Department section
of bialouisville.com for a complete roster of classes, and check the calendar often for any additions! Workforce Development and Trades Training Advocacy: A small group, led by Perry Lyons, P.L. Lyons Company, will work with local high school administrators and other secondary and post-secondary education providers in our region to determine how programs can be advanced, or created, to address the workforce needs of the building industry.
“The BIA plans to work with industry partners with whom we have strong advocacy relationships, expanding our partnership to include a public relations and advertising campaign promoting the many benefits of home ownership in Louisville.” Promote Member Businesses and Home Ownership to the Community: The BIA plans to work with industry partners with whom we have strong advocacy relationships, expanding our partnership include a public relations and advertising campaign promoting the many benefits of home ownership in Louisville. Additionally, we will continue to promote the BIALouisville.com website as a place to connect consumers with member businesses. We look forward to the participation of all of our members. Please feel free to contact any of us at the BIA office if you have questions about your members, or ways to become engaged with the Association. Best wishes and Happy New Year! Sincerely,
Charles J. Kavanaugh Executive Vice President Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville
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Meet the 2015 Executive Committee By Stacy Smith Rogers
The new year ushers in a change in command in BIA’s Executive Committee leadership. The following allows you to get to know each of them a little better and understand their goals for making 2015 productive and goal-oriented.
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President
PAT Durham Pat Durham Builder, Inc.
Pat Durham entered the construction industry in 1988 as an individual lot sales manager for STM Development Co. He has been building homes since 1995 and, today, his primary business is custom new home construction and remodeling. He describes himself as a “hands-on” builder/ remodeler and is active in every project his company takes on. His building philosophy is to make the customer experience as interesting and exciting as the homes themselves. In addition to his role in the BIA and recent remodeling and building projects for customers, Pat has been working with YouthBuild Louisville and Kosair Charities on a very unique playhouse project to be unveiled at the upcoming Home, Garden & Remodeling Show, presented by Window World. Pat holds a degree in policy analysis (political science) with a minor in economics from the University of Louisville. He has been married to wife Laurel, who works for Humana’s Medicare Division, for 28 years. They have two sons, Nick and Ethan. He enjoys running, exercise, golf and reading. He has been a member of the association since 1988. Q: From your perspective, what does Greater Louisville have to offer investors or homeowners? A: Louisville’s biggest strength is being known as the “smallest feeling” large city in America! We have all of the amenities that large cities have to offer with a smallcity atmosphere. Louisville is friendly, easy to get around in, has plenty of unique neighborhoods, good infrastructure, incredible architectural details, a vibrant social and entertainment scene, and some of the best college sports january 2015
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offerings in the country! From a homebuilding standpoint, we also have some of the finest custom home builders and remodelers and supporting subcontractors found in any market. Economically, we have a strong mix of entrepreneurialoriented small businesses and large corporations, which help fuel our economy. Q: What (or who) inspires you to stay motivated even when the market is slow ? A: The thing that motivates me when the market is slow is the willingness of our subcontractors to perform whatever size project that comes our way. From the small remodel to the large scale new home or whole house remodel, we will do whatever the customer requests. We are also motivated by the customers who place their trust in our company and our abilities to get the job done in a first class way.
“The thing that motivates me when the market is slow is the willingness of our subcontractors to perform whatever size project that comes our way.” Q: What are some key goals that you have for serving in your role on the Executive Committee in 2015? A: I have several goals to meet during the year 2015: • Complete an addendum to our BIA Purchase Contract that enables our members to still have our warranty in effect when being used in conjunction with the GLAR sales contract. Legally, unless we have this addendum in effect, our warranty does not apply when a Realtor presents us a contract written on the GLAR contract. This has caused unintended confusion in the marketplace and has been problematic when a warranty issue arises, especially as it relates to our BIA conciliation process. • Continue to broaden our community offerings through BICF. Currently, we are bet known for our work with Youthbuild and Kosair Charities, building playhouses for deserving families. We are looking to increase our community offerings and join with a major sponsor from our community who may help us set up an endowment to help families and special needs adults. We would love to be known as the “go to” organization for help with requests that require the unique talents and services that only the BIA can perform for those in need. 8 louisville builder • bialouisville.com
• Several of our board members and BIA associates are forming exploratory ways to effectively offer an alternative career path for students who do not want to go to college. We are going to form a committee that will focus on our trades and their organizations to meet a huge need to further the offerings our industry provides for careers in the many skilled arenas we employ.
“From a homebuilding standpoint, we also have some of the finest custom home builders and remodelers and supporting subcontractors found in any market.“ • Continue to promote increased improvements in the relationship between builders and Realtors. Both industries have the same goal in mind – selling more homes! One of my goals is to help promote the working relationships between Realtors and builders/remodelers, so that each organization benefits from the other. We each have so much to offer to the other, and whatever we can do to further that relationship, the better we both will be. Q: What advice would you offer a newcomer to the industry? A: Get involved in a meaningful way in BIA, and continue to look for ways to educate yourself constantly. The better we become at what we do, the higher the demand will be for our goods and services. As we all get busier in the year ahead, we must seek ways to become better and more efficient at what we do to survive the increased demand on our time, talent and resources. BIA offers so many opportunities to anyone who wants to make a meaningful contribution to our industry, and all we need to do is ask and seek that area that has greatest interest to you. Q: On a personal note, what skills do you hope to gain this coming year by serving on the Executive Committee? A: The biggest skill I hope to see growth in this year is continual improvement in time management and outreach to our members to be sure their needs are being met properly. I look forward to finding ways our organization can serve its members better.
2015 Executive Committee
Vice President
DON KAREM Karem Built Homes
Don Karem has more than 25 years of experience in the building industry as a builder and developer. He is also a principal broker for Karem Realty Group. Prior to building, he worked as a CPA for a little over seven years. Don specializes in new home construction, primarily custom homes and one-story houses that are geared to people wanting to downsize. In addition, he has experience in remodeling and commercial building, and jokingly refers to himself as both president and janitor of Karem Built Homes. Don is a graduate of St. Xavier High School, the University of Louisville and Bellarmine University. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration and is a licensed CPA. Don’s family includes his wife Karen, to whom he’s been married for 29 years, and their three sons: Dominic, Daniel and David. In his spare time, Don enjoys exercising, martial arts and spending time with his family. He is known to pick up the guitar and strum a few blues tunes every now and then and also loves to travel and explore the great outdoors. He has been a member of the association for 22 years. Q: From your perspective, what does Greater Louisville have to offer investors or homeowners? A: Louisville has a lot to offer. It’s never that far or long of a trip to get somewhere. The people are friendly, and overall it offers a lot for all different types of people. You’re never too far away from the country -- you can have the best of both worlds. Q: What (or who) inspires you to stay motivated even when the market is slow ? A: I like it when someone is happy with what we do. Having a product that people are happy with is my motivation, and I take pride in my work. Q: What are some key goals that you have for serving in your role on the Executive Committee in 2015? january 2015
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A: I would like to continue to learn as much as I can and make more contacts with people in the industry and the government. When they know you personally, it makes a big difference. Q: What advice would you offer a newcomer to the industry? A: I would suggest they get as involved as possible with the association. It’s so beneficial in ways they’ll never figure out until they actually do it. I speak from experience about that.
I would also advise them to allocate their money and be wise about saving for when times aren’t so good.
Q: On a personal note, what skills do you hope to gain this coming year by serving on the Executive Committee?
A: I want to learn how the government works in general and develop more leadership skills.
Treasurer
JEREMY ESPOSITO Esposito Construction, Inc.
Jeremy Esposito has been working in the industry full-time since 2001, but he spent a lot of his high school and college summers working for his father, Ellery Esposito. When he wasn’t working at the local grocery store or tending bar at night, Jeremy was pushing a broom or picking up lumber on a construction site. Today, he’s a partner at Esposito Construction, along with his father and brother, Aaron. The family-run company specializes in custom residential and light commercial construction. Jeremy holds a bachelor’s degree in communications with an emphasis in radio/television broadcasting from Spring Hill College. He has three children: William, Katherine and Andrew. He is married to his wife of eight years, Sondra. When he’s not estimating, selling or overseeing construction, he enjoys music, cooking, photography and spending time with family. He has been a member of the association since 2005. Q: From your perspective, what does Greater Louisville have to offer investors or homeowners? A: Louisville offers a stable real estate market. We didn’t have a huge jump in housing pricing in the boom (compared to the rest of the country), but we also didn’t have the huge fall off on prices during the recession, either. The other thing I would note is the close relationship between our building industry and local government, thanks in large part to our 10 louisville builder • bialouisville.com
2015 Executive Committee executive officer. The communication between both parties is strong, which leads to more productive action when problems arise. Also, with our new bridges coming, it opens up a largely untapped market right across the East end bridge that was hard to reach before. Q: What (or who) inspires you to stay motivated even when the market is slow? A: The craving to learn inspires me. When things are slow, I find the best use for my time is to learn a new aspect of my job. During the downturn, I took time to retool our website, learn CAD and update our logo and marketing plan. When things get dull, it’s always a great time to “sharpen the saw!” Q: What are some key goals that you have for serving in your
role on the Executive Committee in 2015? A: I would like to become a more integral part of the BIA by continuing to learn all the in’s and out’s of the association and all of its nuances. Q: What advice would you offer a newcomer to the industry? A: Work hard and give the best service you can. Pleasing the hardest people can be the best advertising for new clients. Q: On a personal note, what skills do you hope to gain this coming year by serving on the Executive Committee? A: I look forward to learning from the wisdom of the current and former Executive Committee.
Secretary
Mark Simpson Simpson Builders, Inc.
Mark Simpson has been designing, building and remodeling homes for 20 years, taking great pride in creating homes that match his customers’ dreams. Prior to building, Mark was a civil/structural engineer, and he uses that background on a daily basis with Simpson Builders. Mark attended St. Xavier High School in Louisville and graduated from the University of Dayton with a degree in civil engineering. He has been married to wife Susan for 28 years. They have three children: Jennifer, Clay and Scott. When he’s not working on house plans, Mark enjoys hunting, fishing and snow skiing. He has been a member of the association since 1997. Q: From your perspective, what does Greater Louisville have to offer investors or homeowners? A: Louisville is a big little town. There is not six degrees of separation here. It’s more like two. Traffic is light, people are friendly, and it has the most restaurants per capita of any city in the nation. Housing is still one of the best values compared to other cities, and it’s a great place to raise a family. Q: What (or who) inspires you to stay motivated even when the market is slow? january 2015 11
2015 Executive Committee A: I love what I do. Q: What are some key goals that you have for serving in your role on the Executive Committee in 2015? A: I want all of our members to understand that BIA exists for them – all of them. We want our members to feel that the association has their back and is concerned for their wellbeing. I also want the public to understand what a great group of building professionals we have in Louisville. I very much enjoy sitting in various meetings and witnessing what fantastic people are involved with BIA. I want the entire community to know this.
Q: What advice would you offer a newcomer to the industry? A: Be prepared to work hard, work diligently and enjoy what you do. If you love what you do, then you never work a day in your life. Q: On a personal note, what skills do you hope to gain this coming year by serving on the Executive Committee? A: I look forward to meeting more of our members, and I look forward to seeing more of the “behind-the-scenes” activities of the BIA.
Associate Vice-President
Stan Logan, Jr. Logan Lavelle Hunt
Stan Logan, Jr., is part owner of Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance & Wealth Management. He has 30 years of experience in insurance and is a licensed CIC. Currently, he is chairman of the Lyndon Fire Department. He has also served as the associate vice president for HBAK and is a recipient of the Associate of the Year award. Stan is a graduate of Trinity High School in Louisville and the University of Kentucky, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting. He has been married to wife Judy for 28 years. They have three sons: Graham, Matt and Josh. Stan enjoys family time, boating, golfing and trips to Naples, Fla. He has been a member of BIA for 25 years. Q: From your perspective, what does Greater Louisville have to offer investors or homeowners? A: Reasons to visit and live here are numerous: parks, affordable housing, private and public education options, recreation, including horse racing and the uniqueness of the bourbon culture. And, the people are simply great. I have not made it 12 louisville builder • bialouisville.com
2015 Executive Committee a secret that I am a big supporter of the mayor and the team he has surrounded himself with. I think most agree that he is doing a good job building the city brand. He is very innovative and has an entrepreneurial spirit. Q: What (or who) inspires you to stay motivated even when the market is slow ? A: This should be obvious. My family keeps me motivated. Also, I am surrounded by people who have learned to make their own success. They think outside the box and are constantly innovating and staying on the cutting edge.
“I have chaired the Advertising and PR Committee for several years now, and I want to continue to emphasize that part of the association by connecting members to members.” Q: What are some key goals that you have for serving in your role on the Executive Committee in 2015? A: I have chaired the Advertising and PR Committee for
several years now, and I want to continue to emphasize that part of the association by connecting members to members. BIA continues to evolve in so many facets, and I believe we should continue to build alliances with other constructionrelated associations. I would like to focus on developing training of the trades. There are not enough workers to fill the trade jobs. Q: What advice would you offer a newcomer to the industry? A: BIA increases your chances for success. Owning and operating a construction business is difficult. Many mistakes can be avoided by taking the education classes. I would advise them to know the codes and shape their business to maximum efficiency. BIA can help you with that. Q: On a personal note, what skills do you hope to gain this coming year by serving on the Executive Committee? A: I would like to get to know each person on the Executive Committee on a more personal level.
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2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS By Stacy Smith Rogers
BUILDER DIRECTORS Brandon Bailey Jack Band Pat Durham David Elder, Jr. David Ernst Jeremy Esposito Mike Isaac Don Karem Stacye Love George Miller Chris Osborne Rocco Pigneri Dick Pike Mark Simpson Daniel Smith Leo Thieneman, Jr. Scott Welch Donald Wirtzberger
ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS Carlos Benavidez, Jr. (The RBR Group) Brian Combs (The Flooring Gallery) Matt Drexler (Hawkeye Security & Electronics) Bob Duggins (Kentucky Concrete, Inc.) Joe Dumstorf (The Trend Appliance Company) Kevin Gray (Asphalt Driveways Company, Inc.) David Hobbs (River City Bank) Stan Logan, Jr. (Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance) Teresa Morgan (Semonin Realtors) Peter Nesmith (Fifth Third Bank) Kevin Passanisi (P. C. Home Center) Nick Pregliasco (Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts) Joe Simms (RE/MAX Associates/Joe Simms Group) John Thomas (Boland Maloney Lumber Co.) HONORARY BUILDER DIRECTOR Clifford Thieneman, Sr. (Clifford Thieneman Co., LLC) HONORARY ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS Frank Arnold, Sr. (Prudential Heating & Air Conditioning) Richard Bean (Retired)
New Faces to the Board There are a few new faces to BIA’s Board of Directors. Here are a few of them who describe their goals for serving on the board and the experience they bring to the table that will help them foster continued energy and enthusiasm within the association. Builder Directors Donald Wirtzberger, Sierra Design & Construction “As a new director, I believe my first effort will be to learn the internal workings of the board and to ration my time to allow full participation in meetings and BIA functions. Secondly, I want to keep our membership strong, which entails always looking for new members and keeping in contact with existing members that cross my path in my remodeling business. I believe that my 30 years in business ownership will provide me the tools necessary to help lead our organization in the right direction as well as to weather any problems which may arise. Also, my personality is such that I have no problem communicating with anyone.” Stacye Love, Stacye Love Construction “I think my background as an attorney will come in handy as I take on this new role. I also worked for Anne Northup for a period of time. Maybe there will an opportunity to chime in on some of the legislative issues in terms of wording and how the legislative process works, perhaps at the state level. So, I hope to dust off my J.D. and lend my expertise in that way. Also, I think there are opportunities we can explore to offer more education through BIA to people outside of our industry. This industry can be intimidating to break into, especially for women, and I think by shaping the educational offerings, we could encourage more women to get involved in building.” 14 louisville builder • bialouisville.com
Associate Directors Matt Drexler, Hawkeye Security and Electronics “In addition to other boards that I have served on, I am the events chair for BICF. I have been serving on the Home Builders Association of Southern Indiana Board for a year, and previously served on the Building Trades Association of Southern Indiana Board for several years. I have a strong connection with the building industry and look forward to advancing the cause in strengthening the industry as a whole. I look forward to finding a committee that I can assist.” Brian Combs, The Flooring Gallery “Being new to the board, it is my goal to learn BIA’s impact on the industry and our community. I hope to bring a fresh perspective from the Associate side. Most importantly, I want to give back to an industry that has served me so well. I want to bring my knowledge from the vendor side to educate, promote and represent the floor covering industry. I also hope to bring viewpoints from an economic standpoint (that’s what my degree is in) and to focus on the macro side of the policies, the cause and effects that rules and regulations have and how they impact our industry.” Peter Nesmith, Fifth Third Mortgage Division “BIA of Greater Louisville is a very strong organization. My goal is to continue the hard work of the previous leadership and help grow the association. I have served on the Executive Committee of the Sales and Marketing Council for the last three years, and that experience has served me well as I join the Board of Directors. As current president of the Mortgage Bankers Association of Louisville (MBAL), I hope to assist with continuing to build the relationship between BIA, MBAL and the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors (GLAR). The better we know each other and the more familiar we are with one another, the better we will all work together as we serve our clients.”
January 17th & 18th HomeProductExpo.com facebook.com/homeproductexpo presented by:
The Home Product Expo, presented by Window World, is January 17 and 18, 2015 at the Paroquet Springs Conference Centre in Shepherdsville. Now in its fifth year, this home show has grown into one of the best ways for home improvement companies to reach serious customers. Homeowners from across the region attend this show for the chance to connect with industry experts in a friendly atmosphere. Window World of Louisville is the presenting sponsor of this show. Kim Foster, owner of Window World of Louisville with her husband Barry Foster, said that they enjoy sponsoring this show most because she understands how meaningful it is to Shepherdsville and Bullitt County to have a Home Show of their own. “Growing up on a farm in North Carolina, I can appreciate the importance and excitement of having a show like this in your own community. Barry and I enjoy the one-on-one time we get with homeowners during the Home Product Expo,” she said. Gail Schell, Show Director, is also excited about the Home Product Expo and its impact on regional companies. “The Home Product Expo certainly gives any home improvement company a great opportunity to connect with customers in a personal and intimate setting. With our show-producing experience and ties with the local market, consumers
know our exhibitors are sure to be trusted professionals that they can depend on for any remodeling or building project,” she said.
“Growing up on a farm in North Carolina, I can appreciate the importance and excitement of having a show like this in your own community. -Kim Foster
Homeowners and BIA members are encouraged to attend this free event, which offers free advice and free parking. This is the first home improvement show of the season and is a great way to spend quality time with local experts who can help homeowners attack their to-do lists this year. For more information about the Home Product Expo, presented by Window World and partnering with the Courier Journal, Q103.1, and 103.9 The Hawk, visit www.HomeProductExpo.com. partnered with:
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Equipping Your Business to Succeed in 2015 By Stacy Smith Rogers
Last month, Louisville Builder profiled how the health and worker’s comp insurance programs offered through the association can benefit members. In addition to the insurance offerings, there are many other ways that BIA equips members to succeed. Some of those ways are less obvious than others. (And, some of them are more successful if members become actively engaged.) As members embrace 2015 and begin planning how to make the most of their membership in this new year, here are a few opportunities to consider.
2015 Events Offer Chances to Connect to Customers Home Product Expo, presented by Window World January 17 (9 a.m. - 6 p.m.) & January 18 (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Paroquet Springs Conference Centre, Shepherdsville The Home Product Expo, presented by Window World has attracted a steady following of interested consumers in the region and offers participants an ideal venue to reach consumers who are serious about doing research on upcoming home improvement projects. Free admission and free parking are offered to attendees, and the visible location right off I-65 makes it convenient for event-goers. Booths can be reserved for a minimal investment of $375 (8’ x 8’) or $475 (8’ x 10’). For specifics about exhibiting, contact Gail Schell or Jessica Embry at 429-6000 or gail@bialouisville.com or jessica@bialouisville.com. Table Top Night February 10 – 4 - 7:30 p.m. Ramada Plaza Table Top Night is one of BIA’s most popular member events. In addition to builder and remodeler members, this year it’s open to Associates to attend as guests ($25) and learn more about their fellow associates who are showcasing booths. Associates interested in booth space for $235 can still reserve their spot if they register prior to January 30. For more information about booth space or attending, contact Dawn Agnew at 429-6000 or dawn@bialouisville.com. 16 louisville builder • bialouisville.com
Home, Garden & Remodeling Show, presented by Window World February 27-March 1 (Friday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. ; Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Kentucky Expo Center Hundreds of area businesses regard the Home, Garden & Remodeling Show, presented by Window World as the jump start to their selling season, and the event attracts thousands of attendees. Booth prices begin at $680. For specifics about exhibiting, contact Gail Schell or Jessica Embry at 429-6000 or gail@bialouisville.com or jessica@bialouisville.com. Upcoming Internal Events Internal events, such as the BICF Playhouse Reveal, showcase the true community spirit that thrives within BIA. That event, in particular, tugs at the heartstrings of everyone who attends as they witness the children seeing their playhouses for the first time. Bringing together representatives from Kosair Charities, YouthBuild Louisville and BIA’s Building Industry Charitable Foundation (BICF), it demonstrates the powerful impact that people can make by working together for the common goal of improving someone else’s life. Several media outlets cover the event, so the public and BIA members can learn more about this effort. The Playhouse Reveal will be held this year at the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center on February 26, the night before the Home, Garden & Remodeling Show, presented by Window World opens. The annual Day at the Downs, Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at
Equipping Your Business to Succeed in 2015 Churchill Downs, is always a sell-out. With the Run for the Roses on everyone’s mind in Louisville, it’s the ideal gathering for members who want to be a part of the Derby spirit and socialize with fellow BIA members. To learn more about registering for the Day at the Downs, contact Robin Durham at robin@bialouisville.com or 429-6000. Council Involvement Can Help Connect You to Customers Through BIA’s councils, members can become more involved in the association and get a true pulse on the local industry. In addition, council involvement is an excellent way to make contacts. Below is a list of councils that meet regularly: Commercial Council The Commercial Council is an advocacy group that creates change with a mission to speak with one voice on behalf of the commercial development community. The Council meets quarterly at the BIA office. To learn more, contact Nicole Bouchard and Tara Brinkmoeller at nicole@ bialouisville.com or tara@bialouisville.com or 429-6000. Remodelers Council The Remodelers Council was formed in 1976 to improve the image of the remodeling industry and to increase the professionalism of remodeling contractors. Today, the Remodelers Council produces an annual Tour of Remodeled Homes and a prestigious awards program. Members are also eligible to participate in state and national award programs. For more information, contact Margie Brangers at margie@bialouisville.com or 429-6000. Sales & Marketing Council Builders, agents and lenders can learn more about selling in today’s market through the Sales and Marketing Council (SMC). The primary goal of the council is to increase the professionalism of new home sales and marketing in Greater Louisville. The annual awards banquet recognizes top sales agents and builder members of BIA Louisville. To learn more, contact Nicole Bouchard at nicole@bialouisville.com or 429-6000. County Councils The county councils consists of members of BIA who work in outlying areas of Louisville. Members of the council must be current members of BIA. To learn more, contact Nicole Bouchard at nicole@bialouisville. com or 429-6000. Bullitt County Council – Quarterly lunch meetings, held at various locations in the area Oldham County Council – Monthly luncheon meetings, held at the John W. Black Aquatic Center Shelby County Council – Luncheon meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at Claudia Sanders Dinner House How Does BIA Work to Better the Local Industry? There are many ways that BIA works on behalf of its members. One of the most important is branding the association as a resource for the community. Through its events, public relations efforts and consistent involvement within the community and local government, BIA is regarded by thousands in Greater Louisville as a resource for all things building-related. With improvements to the website, presence on social media, paid advertising to promote large scale public events and steady public relations efforts, BIA has positioned the association as the go-to
place to match customers with trusted professionals who can provide services and solutions to help them meet their goals. Local Government Advocacy In addition to a public presence, BIA works behind-the-scenes, meeting with the mayor, his staff and other government officials to consistently educate them about important issues affecting the local industry. This involves more than simply getting on the mayor’s calendar for a sitdown. Because BIA has made so many efforts to be a partner with local government, the association has gained the respect of decision-makers. In fact, many of them attend Codes and Land Development Committee meetings and are active participants in discussions that have a direct impact on issues that affect the entire building industry in Louisville. The message that local government officials hear is that BIA’s goal is both to voice the concerns of its members and to help make the community better off as whole. Reaching Out to Young Professionals and Staying Abreast of Technology There are multiple generations of members within the association. More recently, BIA has made a concerted effort to reach out to young professionals within the community to engage them in what BIA does and better position the association as a valuable resource for them as well. A young professionals group was initiated in 2014 to encourage informal networking among younger BIA members and to demonstrate the value of being engaged. Jeremy Esposito, Esposito Construction, described the importance of engaging young members within BIA. “As our leaders move on to other things (like golf and their boats), we have to find a new source of inspiration to drive the membership. The obvious source would be from emerging professionals, hearing their fresh view on what is important to our industry. In order for the association to stay relevant to both the consumer and its membership, it needs a contemporary view mixed with the wisdom we already have with our current leaders,” he said. As the association appeals to a younger audience, it’s only natural that it make advances in the ways to reach this demographic – through technology. BIA leaders are constantly looking at ways to stay abreast of technology. A good example is the recent move to putting the Sales & Marketing Council Award applications online (bialouisville.com/ smcawards). The website is constantly being monitored to ensure that information is presented in a user-friendly and easy-to-access way that younger audiences demand. Encouraging More Member Involvement Everyone knows that it takes active members to make an association successful. BIA is continually encouraging more member involvement so the voice of the local industry is heard loud and clear instead of muffled, in the distance. BIA staff seek out new ideas for each of the events they host to find ways to make those events valuable for members. New ideas are consistently brewing to increase interest and keep the association engaged. Active members mean a stronger association, and as the second largest home builders association in the nation, BIA is continually at work to ensure it offers worthwhile opportunities to enhance their networks, improve their skills and position their businesses to succeed. Members who are looking to get more involved are encouraged to visit bialouisville.com or call the BIA office at 429-6000.
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Government Affairs
New Legislative Session Begins Jan. 6 By Stacy Smith Rogers
The Kentucky General Assembly begins its annual legislative session January 6, 2015, with a short, four-day session structured to elect party leaders and introduce bills. They will return February 3 and meet until March 9, returning for the final two days of the 2015 legislative session March 23-24. HBAK Vice President of Government Affairs Anetha Sanford explained that the short session of the Legislature consists of four weeks in which representatives and senators can pass meaningful legislation. “We will be monitoring all the legislation introduced beginning in January and communicating to our members throughout the 30-day session,” she said. The 2015 legislative session is expected to include familiar housing-related issues previously introduced in the 2014 session, including: Roofing Contractors Licensing The Kentucky Roofing Contractors Association will support a bill to license all roofing contractors doing business in Kentucky. According to HBAK Executive Vice President Bob Weiss, efforts to exempt new construction and permitted remodeling jobs from having to obtain the $75 permit were successful in 2014. If the bill is passed in this session, Weiss said that any roofing company in the state would have to apply for a license, provide $500,000 of liability insurance, obtain a permit bond for $10,000, show proof of workers’ comp insurance, pass an exam and pay a $250 fee. PACE Energy Conservation Funding This bill provides for local governments to fund energy conservation retrofits in commercial buildings or residential projects with more than five units. According to Weiss, the funds borrowed would be paid through the property tax system and all debt from those projects would remain with the property. (Single-family projects were removed when this bill was introduced last year because the Federal Housing Administration
would not insure homes with financed energy retrofit projects because they would lead to possible foreclosures.) Supersedeas Bonds Required on Planning Appeals This would require any party that appeals the circuit court’s final decision on a planning and zoning case to file a supersedeas bond. Although the process of requiring such a bond would cover the loss of time and finances on a project under appeal from the circuit court, those that argue against it believe it could deter someone from filing suit. Judicial Versus Non-Judicial Foreclosure State The Kentucky Bankers Association is proposing a bill that would change how the state deals with foreclosures. Weiss explained, “Kentucky is a judicial foreclosure state, which means that all foreclosures must be done through the court system, which sometimes takes as long as three years to resolve. This legislation would allow someone to go through a nonjudicial process, which is in place in 30-plus states.” Weiss explained that this would speed up the process and both parties would be allowed to choose how they would like to resolve the foreclosure. Realtors Continuing Education The Kentucky Association of Realtors is currently working on a bill that would increase the educational requirements for newly licensed Realtors. Statewide Code Enforcement HBAK is currently researching how to take the enforcement of residential code statewide. (More than 50 counties in Kentucky do not inspect newly built homes for structural integrity.) Because there are so many issues related to this, including how to pay for the inspection program, especially in areas where there aren’t many housing starts, and how to find enough inspectors to meet the demand, the topic may be addressed during the next long session in 2016.
According to HBAK Executive Vice President Bob Weiss, efforts to exempt new construction and permitted remodeling jobs from having to obtain the $75 permit were successful in 2014. If the bill is passed in this session, Weiss said that any roofing company in the state would have to apply for a license, provide $500,000 of liability insurance, obtain a permit bond for $10,000, show proof of workers’ comp insurance, pass an exam and pay a $250 fee. 18 louisville builder • bialouisville.com
Senator McConnell is a schooled politician who respects the sanctity of the rules of the Senate. So watch for him to not bring up any legislation that he knows won’t pass the 60-vote rule, but to craft some compromises on action that reigns in the EPA and makes some common-sense changes to the banking system by throttling back the Dodd-Frank Act.” - Bob Weiss
Meet Anetha Dunn Sanford, HBAK Vice President of Government Affairs Anetha Dunn Sanford was recently hired as HBAK’s new vice president of government affairs (formerly held by Laurent Rawlings). Sanford previously served as government affairs director for the Kentucky Association of Realtors (KAR), where she worked for more than a decade. Her original role at KAR was that of professional development director, through which she worked on education and leadership programs. Sanford said her experience offers her a good start on representing the government affairs interests of the building industry. “I’ve had the chance to do quite a bit of work with the staff at HBAK during my previous role. We worked together on several pieces of legislation, and I’m excited to be working with Bob (Weiss), who is so well respected in Frankfort,” she said. Sanford worked with HBAK on the SAFE Act, radon regulations, appraisal legislation and other issues. She said she has learned a lot about the challenges facing the housing industry through her previous experience and is looking forward to working on behalf of the members of HBAK and BIA to advance the industry’s governmental affair efforts.
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How Will the New GOP-Led Congress Affect the Building Industry? With Republicans gaining seven seats in the Senate last fall (with the possibility of one more in the Louisiana runoff ) for a 52-47 majority, and the House Republicans adding 12 for a 243-181 majority, many BIA members are wondering how that will affect the building industry. HBAK Executive Vice President Bob Weiss predicts that the future moves made in the House and Senate will stimulate the economy and encourage future growth of the housing industry. He described how Kentucky’s own Senator Mitch McConnell will lead the Senate. “Senator McConnell is a schooled politician who respects the sanctity of the rules of the Senate. So watch for him to not bring up any legislation that he knows won’t pass the 60-vote rule, but to craft some compromises on action that reigns in the EPA and makes some common-sense changes to the banking system by throttling back the Dodd-Frank Act.” Weiss also noted that Kentucky Representative Hal Rogers is expected to bring back the budget and appropriations process with the goal of cutting the budget.
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prior to any planned construction activity and to consult the online LOJIC maps at http://ags2.lojic.org/lojiconline. “Both the FEMA and local regulatory floodplain, called the Jefferson Floodplain Ordinance Review Zone on the LOJIC website, can be seen by turning on the layers on the Online Map,” Rafferty explained. MSD is the Official Map Repository of the Jefferson County’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM). If the project site is determined to be in a floodplain, then permits are required. Rafferty explained, “The floodplain ordinance says a permit is required for any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate in the floodplain.”
Floodplain Ordinance and Permitting The issue of flood plains in Louisville was recently presented to Remodeler Council members by MSD representatives in an effort to educate them on the reasons behind the flood plain ordinance, the Community Rating System, the national flood insurance program and permitting associated with building and remodeling/renovating in a flood plain. Lori Rafferty, MSD, explained why the floodplain regulations are stressed by MSD. “Louisville has a significant flooding problem and it’s important to get permits before building so that we can ensure we don’t continue to build things that are at a high risk for flooding. The floodplain regulations require people to build responsibly,” she said. Flood Insurance Through Community Rating System Louisville is a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), and MSD is responsible for enforcing the local Floodplain Management Ordinance, as well as for administrating both the National Flood Insurance Program and Floodplain Management Program. In 1990, the Community Rating System (CRS) was created by FEMA to encourage communities to establish sound floodplain management programs that go beyond the NFIP minimum requirements. Louisville holds a Class 4 Rating in the system, which awards residents in the community with up to a 30 percent discount on flood insurance premiums. Rafferty further elaborated on the cost savings, “The Community Rating System program saves the community over $1.7 million each year in flood insurance premiums, which is in part due to the local floodplain management regulations.” Floodplain Mapping Properties within floodplains may have limitations related to new construction, including but not limited to: new structures, additions and all renovations. MSD urges builders and remodelers to call 502-574-5781 20 louisville builder • bialouisville.com
Floodplain Permitting and Limits on Improvements Approximately 15 percent of Jefferson County is located in a regulated floodplain, which includes approximately 8,000 homes and businesses. Both the Kentucky Division of Water (KDOW) and Louisville Metro require permits to build, develop or repair in a floodplain. A state stream construction permit must be issued before the local floodplain permit.
Approximately 15 percent of Jefferson County is located in a regulated floodplain, which includes approximately 8,000 homes and businesses. Both the Kentucky Division of Water (KDOW) and Louisville Metro require permits to build, develop or repair in a floodplain.
In addition, improvements to a structure within a floodplain cannot exceed 50 percent of the value of the property. According to the Louisville Metro Floodplain Management Ordinance, a “substantial improvement” means any combination of repairs, reconstruction, alteration, additions or improvements to existing development, taking place during a ten-year rolling period and begun on or after January 1, 2006 in which the cumulative cost equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the structure. BIA President Perry Lyons emphasized the need for all members to recognize this limitation as remodelers are working with subcontractors in making significant improvements, such as replacing windows. “You have to be sure to calculate the cost of individual improvements so they do not exceed the maximum amount allowed,” he explained. Visit msdlouky.org/programs/crssite/fpindex.html to download the Kentucky and Louisville Metro floodplain permits and learn more about the requirements. For more information about flood insurance and floodplain mapping and permits, contact John Selch at 540-6439 or Lori Rafferty at 5406344. For more information in general, visit msdlouky.org.
Codes Corner It is widely believed within the building industry that if this rule is finalProposed Rulemaking on Waters of the U.S. Would Impact Permits and Raise Costs for Building and Development ized, more projects will require permits, thereby increasing the delays The definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) has been and adding to even more backlogging of permits. In addition, expanddebated since the inception of the Clean Water Act (CWA). A current, ing federal authority over water and land use would greatly increase the proposed rule by the United States Environmental Protection Agency 12-THD-0138_Star_Of_Kitchen_Dealer_Ad.pdf 1 4/29/13 number 12:31 PM of construction sites required to obtain a federal clean water act (USEPA) and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is permit, resulting in a delay or halt of construction projects nationwide being watched with a careful eye and communicated about with a strong and slowing economic growth. voice by BIA. During the public comment period in November, BIA’s Land Development Committee formally requested that the April 21, During the public comment period in November, BIA’s 2014 proposed rulemaking (79 Fed. Reg. 22188) redefining WOTUS be withdrawn or amended. Major concerns about the proposed rule are Land Development Committee formally requested that that it would lead to egregious cost increases to land development and the April 21, 2014 proposed rulemaking home building as it increases regulatory uncertainty and expands the (79 Fed. Reg. 22188) redefining WOTUS be reach of the Clean Water Act jurisdiction, while shifting the burden withdrawn or amended. 12-THD-0138_Star_Of_Kitchen_Dealer_Ad.pdf 1 4/29/13 12:31 PM of proof of proving/disproving WOTUS to the regulated community. More specifically, it: • More broadly reaches ephemeral waterways that may flow only intermittently and indirectly over a long distance to reach a navigable water; • Allows regulators to consider all isolated waters and wetlands together within a large area to support a jurisdictional determination; • Creates uncertainty for municipalities and local governments operating under municipal separate storm water sewer system (MS4 permits; and • Increases USEPA control over he state’s water quality programs.
Ellery Esposito, Esposito Construction has served on the NAHB Environmental Issues Committee for several years, in addition to one year on the national Land Development Committee. He offered a national perspective to the issue. “For years we have debated what WOTUS is. The Clean Water Act, as written by Congress, refers to navigable waters, routes of commerce. The EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have been attempting to expand the definition of WOTUS through various proposals and rulemaking, trying to tie isolated wetlands and non-navigable tributaries (ephemeral and intermittent streams) to their jurisdiction. This would be a disaster to let the federal government exercise overreaching powers that should belong to the states.”
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There are few things in our lives that technology is not simply touching but is turning upside down. Appliances and security may be leading the way, but total home automation encompasses a rather mind-boggling array of new products. Some of Louisville’s savviest names in technology give us a glimpse of some of the exciting ways the tech world is stirring things up. By Nancy Miller
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device with a remote or mobile app, and can expand into one-touch control of numerous systems in the home.
The interesting thing happening on the audio front is 4K, an emerging high definition technology. Blu-Ray has been the standard for the last few years, but 4K has four times the resolution and is gaining a foothold in the market. It is named after image width which is about 4,000 pixels. More exciting for us is in audio, particularly with Dolby Atmos, the first official new surround format since 1999. The sound comes from all directions, including overhead, giving clarity, richness, detail and depth. It is the first audio format based on audio objects rather than channels. There can be thousands of combinations. Any sound can exist as an independent audio object, free of channel restrictions. And it can be placed and moved anywhere. We have a demo in our showroom that’s pretty impressive. We’re really focusing on Dolby Atmos for media rooms because of the huge difference over previous surround sound formats. More panels can integrate easier with third-party control systems such as Elan and URC (Universal Remote Control). The Elan entertainment and control system offers a wide range of apps that can offer an unlimited supply of music from the Cloud, and can remotely lock or unlock doors, adjust the home’s temperature, adjust irrigation schedules, control lighting, open and close a garage door, monitor pool conditions and monitor security features. It will issue smart alerts when the house temperature suddenly changes or pipes freeze or leak water. A smart fire alarm automatically shuts down HVAC, turns on hallway lights and flashes exterior lighting. Universal Remote also controls entertainment, lighting and climate by a smartphone, tablet or other device. The customer may start with a basic component controlling a television, Blu-ray, cable box and music
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Everyone wants their house to be app-based to control security systems, thermostats, lighting and audio. No one puts their phones down. It’s the world we live in. Making the systems operate takes a strong IP network, often including building a new wireless network for the customer. Many of the different technologies themselves, such as streaming music, video, security and video are all network-based. Lighting controls and surveillance represent major advances in technology and are both areas of extreme growth. Control 4 has amazing panelized lighting solutions that eliminate collections of switches on every wall. Dimming, switching and load management is performed by smart lighting modules tucked away in a panel and completely hidden from view. GRAFIK T, from Lutron, offers touch or slide-of-a-finger control on an LED light bar that sets the lighting level. It is offered in standalone control to whole-home or building lighting control systems. GRAFIK T will be available in Lutron’s HomeWorks QS and Radio RA2 so that customers can control all light sources, including linear, recessed and pendant LED fixtures. We’ve seem a strong growth in surveillance systems, because they’re so easy to view from a phone, iPad or computer. Another Control 4 system notifies the customer when there’s a problem in the home. Status icons give an at-a-glance feedback of sensors via time-stamped activity tracking. The system communicates with leading Network Video Recorders, security cameras and security panels.
Smart Technologies Linda Dumstorf Trend Appliances Whirlpool will have the first Energy Star-certified dryer, the Duet front-load electric steam dryer. It is a 7.3 cubic foot high-efficiency dryer that uses approximately 20 percent less energy. Three built-in sensors read incoming and outgoing air temperatures while monitoring moisture levels inside the dryer. The Tap Touch control interface allows direct access to dryer functions and recalls the last cycle and settings. There are currently no cooking products that are Energy Star rated. The closest would be an Advantium or induction, but I don’t think they’ll spend the money to have them certified. It is a matter of the expense of changing the technology that has been a standard. But now with all the focus being put on Energy Star houses and products, I think Whirlpool was forced into a portion of the line. In the near future, every manufacturer will have at least one Energy Star dryer. Whirlpool has also introduced a 27 cu. ft. French door refrigerator that has a CoolVox Kitchen Sound System with a Bluetooth audio device. LED lighting provides fifty percent more brightness under the shelves. Additional features of dual cooling technology establish the correct humidity levels and improved preservation to keep food fresher for longer periods of time, and a filtered water dispenser dispenses a specified amount of water and automatically shuts off when completed. We’re getting very good feedback from customers on GE’s tall tub 700 Series of dishwashers that are produced in Louisville. They have 25 angled jets that provide full washing coverage as the arm rotates in both directions. Side jets on the left and right side walls fill the tub while also hydrating dried-on soils. The units also include bottle wash jets, three pressurized, full-coverage wash arms, a hard food disposer with removable filter, dedicated silverware jets and variable pressure jets. Most manufacturers are offering a slide-in range that will fit in any free-standing opening, something that previously couldn’t be done. It’s great for people who don’t want to change their countertop. In the past, steam was just steam. Today, the majority of manufacturers have switched to convection steam, which is a combination of heat and steam. Thermador’s new 48-inch Pro Grand steam range, priced at $14,000, is absolutely great. It features seven cooking options: a steam and cooking oven, extra low simmering, a 22,000 BTU power burner, a titanium griddle and grill, a large capacity convection oven and a warming drawer. Antoine Good Lowe’s - Dixie Highway There’s a really cool new Bluetooth deadlock from Kwikset. The fob is pre-encoded. It can be used for viewing smart lock activity and setting up other configurations and options. The user can send an eKey to anyone at any time, regardless of location. It is very simple to temporarily disable or permanently delete any user from the Kevo system. eKeys never expire and can be reassigned from one person to another, and can have pre-set time constraints for the recipient. The owner can control the days and time of the week when the eKey will be active. We are getting a lot of positive feedback about Iris, which can adjust lights, control the home’s climate, manage the security system and lock and unlock doors from a computer, tablet or smartphone. The LG Smart Access Laundry app is a very innovative technological introduction. Wash and dry cycles may all be downloaded at no charge on the appliances’ touch screen display or on the Smart Access Laundry app. It shows the time remaining for the loads, sends a message when a cycle is complete and allows the ability to control the start time
of pre-set wash cycles. LG Smart ThinQ phone apps can control a variety of appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers and ranges. The LG Smart Diagnosis technology troubleshoots issues by emitting sound data to the LG Call Center over the phone or transmits data to a smart phone app for diagnosis and solutions. The company’s Smart Grid technology in every Smart ThinQ Appliance detects when power consumption is lowest in a particular area so that an appliance can operate at lower energy rates.
The LG Smart Access Laundry app is a very innovative technological introduction. Wash and dry cycles may all be downloaded at no charge on the appliances’ touch screen display or on the Smart Access Laundry app. - Antonie Good
Wayne Lyons Chenoweth Appliances Induction cooking has really taken off because it’s so fast and offers even heating, exact control at all temperatures and a cool cooking surface. I think it is only going to become more and more in demand. Also very popular are the GE free-standing double oven ranges. They just came out with one that has a pull-out top oven and a regular pull-down bottom oven. What is especially interesting is that it is made at the University of Louisville. Each unit is individually made when ordered. Darin Niedens All Pro Satellite & Security The biggest thing about home security is total control of lights, thermostats, door locks and cameras all tied into one system. 80 percent of our clients aren’t concerned only with burglary and fire systems, but total control of the home. And they want to control everything from a tablet or iPhone, not only from the house itself. One of the features people most appreciate is that parents can get email alerts and have a snapshot of a photo sent on their email to see that their kids have arrived home safely. We install a lot of Honeywell Tuxedo Touch systems. It is a seveninch high-resolution touch screen and controller that integrates security with home and business automation. It integrates security with voice commands, video viewing and recording, and the ability to control AWave enabled thermostats, lights, locks and shades. Eddie Pile Mid America Security Systems In the past few years, almost everything we did was on phone lines. Now everything we do is through the Internet or cellular because we need faster transmission to provide the services. Many people are completely getting rid of the land lines in the home. We do quite a bit of radio advertising. Most of the calls we get are already interested in the Total Connect Services by Honeywell. From a smartphone, iPad or computer you can always tap into the alarm system, turn on lights and control the thermostats. No matter where you are, you can be in contact with the system. It can text you about an air conditioner filter, low battery on your system, or whether someone is arming or disarming the system. I personally didn’t like the disarming january 2015 23
Smart Technologies teract with their appliances using an iPhone or Android smart phone. The technology makes it possible to preheat the oven, change oven temperatures, set cooking modes and timer, and set meat probe settings. It is also possible to access oven settings such as temperature, auto shut-off, cook and Sabbath mode. Hoods are the last things we usually discuss with customers. They don’t really think about hoods unless they are interested in them as a focal point of the kitchen. But hood companies are becoming more stylish, and a couple of them are offering perimeter extraction, which reduces the greasy look that’s often found if you peak under a hood. Both Wolf ’s and Jenn-Air’s perimeter extraction hoods do a good job of better drawing out smoke and grease. And they have a stylish appearance because Mike Quinn the filters are hidden by a nice, smooth finish on the bottom. I think Bonnycastle Appliance & TV we’ll see more hood companies following Wolf and Jenn-Air because the hoods look better and are easier to keep clean. There’s more of an interest now in smart touch control panels, similar Benchmark, Bosch’s top product line, has a wall oven that has swing to a smart phone. They come with different categories and take the user through the process with no more turning knobs or hunting and peck- doors, giving easy access to the oven cavity. It’s a nice option to have. Almost all refrigerators that have ice and water features now have a ing of a control panel. And now it’s interactive. We’re also seeing quite a bit of interest in air purification systems. built-in water filter, using pharmaceutical-grade filters. Whereas filters SubZero uses an anti-microbial air purification system that scrubs out previously took out only minerals, these filters make the water much the air in the refrigerator every 20 minutes, which allows food to last safer to drink. Most manufacturers have some level of one in their remuch longer. It is a high end product but is trickling down. Even Kitch- frigerators. Miele’s RemoteVision is basically like On Star for cars, and is availen-Aid and Thermador are adding the systems to their products. able on most of the company’s products. The Wi-Fi technology creates SubZero is now using glass with nano coating shelving. The coata “virtual link” between the enabled appliance and Miele’s monitoring ing looks like decoration in the glass. Someone can spill a 12-ounce glass of water on the shelf and the shelf will prevent the water flowing center. If a fault occurs, Miele’s client service center will contact the cusMA_2013Card:Layout 1 12/19/13 3:18 PM Page tomer, 1 or another individual the customer has identified, to gain access over the shelf. Customers are loving the GE Brillion technology that lets them in- to the appliance to fix the problem. or arming at home, but I like it for the business. Clients like that they are able to do various things with Total Connect such as remotely unlock a door and turn off the system to let the plumber in, change the thermostat or even alert them if someone opens a liquor cabinet when they’re not supposed to do so. There are some great video systems for both residential and commercial, and they offer the same options through the phone or computer. Motion fields are set up and you can be emailed whenever there’s activity, such as the UPS guy waiting at the front door. For commercial customers, we do a range of card entry systems, video surveillance systems and fire alarm monitoring.
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On November 13, 2014, Oldham County Council met for the last of the 2014 County Council meetings. This meeting was held at the Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, on Old LaGrange Rd. There were 50+ in attendance! The sponsor for this meeting was Carpet Specialists, who provided homemade fudge to all those attending! Our presentation for the meeting was given by Paul Cappiello, with Yew Dell. The farm was founded in 1941 by Theodore and Martha Lee Klein. They spent the next 60 years developing their estate. Yew Dell boasts over one thousand unusual specimen trees and shrubs and works to develop new plant varieties for the regional landscape. There is a small castle on the property, which Theodore Klien built as a pool house after returning from a trip to the old English countryside. Recently a green house was built that is entirely solar, geothermal. The average electric bill for a greenhouse this size in the month of January is $3000; this greenhouse only had a bill of $300 last year! Visit the Yew Dell website for more interesting facts and an event schedule: www.yewdellgardens.org. sponsored by:
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All-Time Big Spike 1500d John Miranda, Pinnacle Properties of Louisville ...........2563 Grand Spike 1000d Ellery Esposito, Esposito Construction, Inc. .................1223 Stanley G. Logan, Jr., Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance, Inc. ......................1135 Robert L. Eberenz, Jr., Robert L. Eberenz Jr., Builder, LLC......................1076 Richard S. Buttorff, The Buttorff Company ...................1054 Joe Pusateri, Elite Homes, Inc. ......................................1026 Statesman 500d Robert Welch, Welch Builders, Inc. .................................878 Keith Eberenz, Keith Eberenz, Builder ...........................830 James R. Skaggs, Omikron Construction Co. -Honorary.... 816 Robert A. Peterson, Jr., Robert A. Peterson, Jr., Co. Inc. ...... 787 Michael L. Montgomery, MONTCO Builders, Inc. -Honorary......................767 Bill Reisert, Sr. , Reisert Insurance Agency ......................697 Robert H. Marrett, CMB Development Co. ...................666 Dale Hellmann, Prudential Heating and Air...................612 Glen E. Stuckel, Glen E. Stuckel Builder, Inc. ................580 400d A. Thomas Sturgeon, Sturgeon & Associates Inc. ............485 Fred R. Dallenbach, Dallenbach Builders, Inc. ................468 Richard Eberenz, Richard Eberenz, Builder -Honorary...446 Rusty Wessel, Wessel Insurance Agency, Inc. ..................435 Clete Reinhart, Reinhart Construction Co. .....................430 Stan Humphrey, Stan Humphrey Construction...............429 Super Spike 250d Richard Miles, Dogwood Homes of Kentucky.................382 Bob Thieneman Jr., Estate Homes....................................382 Richard Bean, B B & T, retired.........................................367 Carl Baker, Sterling Development Corp. .........................365 Tom Raver, Fireplace Distributors....................................338 Don Petty-Honorary........................................................303 Michael “Rocky” Pusateri, Elite Homes...........................294 William (Bill) Wilkinson, Wilkinson Builders, Inc..........293 Jeremy Esposito, Esposito Construction...........................290 Pat Thieneman-Seitz, Thieneman-Seitz Builder ..............285 Clifford Thieneman, Clifford Thieneman Co. Inc. ...........268 Billy Doelker, Key Homes................................................269 J. Robert Westerman, J. Robert Westerman Builder -Honorary.................253 Trophy - 200 Leo Thieneman, Sr., Leo Thieneman Co., Inc. .................248 Steve Church, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance.................240 Scott Jagoe, Jagoe Homes.................................................232 Roger Plamp, Plamp-Keen Agency, Inc. .........................227 Teresa Morgan, Semonin Realtors...................................226 Roger Bright-honorary.....................................................220 Greg Esposito, Greg Esposito Contractor. ......................220 Jesse Francis, Francis & Company....................................219 Royal Spike - 150 Lafe McGary....................................................................197 Roger Harbison, Cornell Harbison Excavating................194 Dave Smith, Blacksmith Homes .....................................192 David Lurding, Lurding Homes......................................179 John F. Pohlman, John F. Pohlman Builder, Inc. -Honorary................167 Pat Durham, Pat Durham Bldr, Inc. ................................157 Robert L. Eberenz, Sr., Robert L. Eberenz, Inc. -Honorary....154
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Red Spike - 100d Jack Band, Jack Band Builder, Inc. ...................................144 Sherrie Kruse, First Capital Bank.....................................142 Charline Neal, Primerica Financial Services.....................141 John Thomas, Boland Maloney Lumber...........................138 Scott Yates, Paragon Homes ............................................136 Jerry Blacketer, The Blacketer Co......................................132 Mike Isaac, Isaac Contracting & Design .........................125 John Rueff, Brecher Co.....................................................117 Bruce Rademaker, Thoroughbred Associates, Inc. ...........112 Perry D. Lyons, Perry D. Lyons Builder...........................107 Sidney J. Anderson, S.J. Anderson Builder, Inc. ...............103 Don Karem, Karem Built Homes, Inc..............................100 Robert D. Ford, R. Ford Construction Co., Inc. -Honorary....100 75d John Lannert, Lincoln Insurance Agency...........................98 Shawn Corrigan, Corrigan Electric....................................96 Terrance O’Rourke, O’Rourke & Associates .....................95 Ron Wolford, Ron Wolford Builder, Inc. ...........................87 Joe Dumstorf, Trend Companies of Kentucky....................84 Amos Martin, Amos Martin Builder ................................83 J.D. Nichols, NTS Corporation .........................................83 W. Bryant Brown, Brown & Carpenter Co., Inc. ..............83 Michael O’Dea, Michael O’Dea Builder............................77 Carol Daugherty Epley, Daugherty Insurance Agency ......76 Jeff Thompson, Jeda Homes................................................75 Green Spike - 50d Mike Jones, Signature Green Properties, LLC...................71 Kevin Passanisi, PC Home Center.....................................71 Mark Aschbacher, Lincoln Insurance.................................69 Leo Thieneman, Jr., Leo Thieneman & Sons, LLC............69 Brendan Kavanaugh, Great Northern Building Products...68 Ron Hartman, Ernst Concrete. .........................................67 Rocco Pigneri, Ball Homes.................................................64 Vic Koestel, General Shale.................................................63 David Mikels, Graber’s Insealators.....................................59 James Pope, Nicklies Development....................................57 Ken Thieneman, Ken Thieneman Builder...........................57 Christopher J. Knopf, Pinnacle Properties of Louisville ....56 Ron Colyer, Colyer Construction.......................................55 Frank Arnold, Prudential Heating & Air Conditioning ...55 Jim Travis, Jim D. Travis, Builder ......................................55 Chris Cundiff, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance...................51 Derek Smothers, Quality One Steel Design Inc................50 Life Spike - 25d Ken Block, Hyland, Block & Hyland, Inc. ........................49 David Monsour, Monsour Builders....................................49 Deepa Kamat, Granite America.........................................48 Chris Osborne, DeVille Homes.........................................48 Phil Fackler-Fackler Homes...............................................47 Paul Miele, K-I Lumber & Building Materials..................44 David Rateau, Rateau Construction ..................................43 Dave French, LG&E..........................................................43 Davis Boland, Boland Maloney Lumber.............................43 Greg Schrenger, Schrenger Construction ..........................43 Melanie Pearson, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance...............43 P.R. Lancaster, Lancaster Built Homes..............................43 Penny Love, Design Innovations, Inc.................................40 Phillip Wayne Leigh, Phillip Leigh, Inc.............................39 Mike Effinger, Effinger Construction.................................38 David Ernst, Prestige Builders............................................38 Mike Hall, K-I Lumber & Building Materials .................36 Chris Palmer, DEEM.........................................................36 Woody Hamilton, Semonin Realtors ................................35
Mike Sanders, Mike Sanders Builders................................35 Jason Black, Stonecroft Homes...........................................35 Ben Tyler, Ben Tyler Building & Remodeling ...................35 John Sizemore, 2-10 Home Warranty................................33 Frank Taylor, L&T Properties............................................33 Larry Link, Bonnycastle Appliance & TV.........................33 David Stemler, PC Home Stores........................................33 Renotta Henson, Victory Home Builder ...........................30 David Bright, Bright Built Homes.....................................30 Jerry Ostertag, Closet Factory............................................30 Vince Kimbel, Kimbel Construction..................................30 Ben Peerce Swindler, Ben Peerce Swindler, Builder ..........29 Carolyn Miller, Sure Linc Services.....................................28 Mike Judah, Judah Real Estate ..........................................28 Dan Smith, Stonelake Homes ...........................................27 Roger Hack, MRC Construction.......................................27 James French, J & L Construction.....................................27 Brandon Bailey, Bailey Remodeling...................................27 Terry Hagerman, Terry Hagerman Builder........................26 Ron Fonk, Woodfield Homes.............................................26 Douglas Amlung, Amlung Construction Company............26 Delbert Mulhall, Delbert Mulhall & Sons, Inc. ................25 Spike - 6d Ryan Miranda, Churchill McGee.......................................24 Kari Vogedes, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance....................24 Todd Hemmer, Lee Brick & Block ...................................23 Joe Simms, Re/Max Associates..........................................23 Jason Orthober, Orthober Custom Homes........................23 Clifford (Pete)Thieneman, Clifford Thieneman Co, LLC..22 Lisa Lynn Knight- Lisa Lynn Designs...............................20 Lindsay Raidt, Chenoweth Construction...........................19 Peter Cooper, Ansac, Inc.....................................................17 Brad Lehmann, Lehmann Homes.....................................17 Dennis Montana, Lawn Care Co., Inc. ..............................17 Andrew Holden, Commonwealth Bank & Trust...............15 Leah Alexander, Hawkeye Security....................................15 Chris Fuelling, Fuelling Built Homes.................................14 Barry Buffat, Barry Buffat Builder......................................14 George Miller, Suburban Construction & Management....13 Kerrin Hester Jr., Hester Construction ..............................13 Bob Duggins, Kenutcky Concrete......................................13 Clay Jones, The Jones Group..............................................13 Steve Purdy, Prudential Heating & Air..............................13 Scott Church, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance....................11 David Weis, Meridian Construction...................................11 Tim Henson, Amercia’s Floor Source................................11 Howard Ferriell, H. D. Ferriell, Inc....................................11 Palmer Cole, Bently Construction......................................11 Jarrod Vowels, Dominion Homes.......................................10 James Robertson, Bond Electric.........................................10 Tom Sims, CBRE/Louisville..............................................10 Joe Kroll, Joe Kroll Builder...................................................9 Donald Wirtzberger, Sierra Design & Construction............9 Mike Danzinger, SB Home Renovations.............................9 R.L. Lanham, R.L. Home Services......................................8 Floyd Chelf, Chelf Insurance Agency..................................8 David Richardson, David Richardson Builder......................8 David Westfall, Homework Residential Renovations, Inc....7 Brad DeVries, Semonin Realtors..........................................7 John Hollenbach, Hollenbach-Oakley.................................7 Kevin Rich, Rich Design Studios.........................................7 Mickey Corcoran, Mickey Corcoran Builder.......................7 James Duke Greene, Cimarron Construction, Co................7 Chad Peyton, Peyton Contracting, LLC..............................6 Greg Burrus, Burrus Architecture & Construction, LLC....6 Deborah Bilitski, Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs..........................6
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corner 50 Years of Membership BIA would like to thank Louisville Water Company for their 50 Year Anniversary of Membership! We thank them for their participation in our Land Development Committee each month and their overall dedication to BIA. Pictured left to right are Jim Brammell, Spencer Bruce, Jeremy Raney, Amber Halloran, Anthony Hewitt, Jim Grunow, Shanaka Ewing.
New This Year at Table Top
Industrial Row Sponsorships are available at Table Top for the first time! Table Top is February 10th, and we have three industry-specific spots for an Industrial Row. These spots are limited to Waste Management, Automobile (trucks), and Heavy Equipment. Only Industrial Row Sponsors are allowed to display a piece of equipment, truck or roll off at Table Top. The cost is $750. Contact Melissa Mattingly or Kimberly Greenwell via email (Melissa@bialouisville.com or Kimberly@bialouisville. com) or at our office (502) 429-6000 to reserve! Regular booth spaces are selling out FAST! The cost of a booth space is $235. Contact Dawn Agnew or Nicole Bouchard to reserve your booth space or to register to attend. Get your RSVP in before we sell out! Email Dawn@bialouisville.com or Nicole@ bialouisville.com today.
County Council Changes In effect for 2015, BIA will no longer charge County Council dues. This decision was made by the County Council chairmen along with the BIA Leadership. The County Council meetings will still occur with a similar calendar. The meetings will be on a pay-asyou-go basis, and the cost of those meetings will be based on the location and lunch provided. BIA’s goal is to meet the needs of each County and our members from those counties. In 2015 BIA’s plan is to educate members regarding issues in each community and the industry overall. For those Members who have recently paid dues at the end of 2014, rest assured that BIA will put that credit on your account to use toward the meetings that will be scheduled this spring. If anyone has questions, please feel free to contact Dawn Agnew or Nicole Bouchard at the BIA Office at (502) 429-6000.
BIA Member Services Manager Nicole Bouchard has a baby girl! Kaley Ann Bouchard Born on: September 26, 2014 8.8 lbs. , 18 in, Parents: Nicole & Joe Bouchard january 2015 27
newmembers Associates Approved 11/14 Sims-Lohman
Poley Rodriguez
Type of Business: Siding, Replacement Windows, Doors
Brad Dickerson
Sponsor: Jack Band
Sponsor: Richard Miles
Affiliates Approved 11/14
Phillip Riddle Construction
Bobbie Osborn
Type of Business: Carpentry
Sponsor: Mike Lutke
Type of Business: Cabinetry, Granite Tops
Phil Riddle
Sponsor: John Miranda Bowling Nursery Kevin Bowling
L&J Constructors Inc
Morgan John Elite Homes
Sponsor: Rocky Pusateri
Type of Business: Landscape Design, Installation & Maintenance Sponsor: Gregg Burrus
Top Remodeling of Kentucky LLC
membermilestone Congratulations to these Milestone Members. These members have reached a milestone mark in their membership with their renewal in October 50 Years
15 Years
K-I Lumber & Building Materials – Paul Miele
Lisa Meyer – Registered Builder
40 Years
HBD Construction, Inc. – Tim Deely
John C May – John May
10 Years
30 Years
Spot Free Office & Industrial Clean, LLC – Ed Boughey
Pat Thieneman-Seitz – Registered Builder Lewis Door Service Co. – Don Lewis
3-N Basement Walss, Inc. – Freddy Nalley
Shulthise Trenching & Excavating - Leo Shulthise
Higgins Construction Company – Thomas Higgins Kiely, Hines & Associates Insurance – Jim Brown 25 Years Insuramax, Inc – Tim Conder
Brian Arnold – Registered Builder
5 Years Jeffersontown Chamber of Commerce – John Cosby
Lawrence Moody DBA West End Wrecking Service – Lawrence Moody 1 Year
Moon Companies – Bob Jones Jason Forrester – Associate Builder Remodeler Rod Smith and Associates – Rod Smith
20 Years
Kentucky Farm Bureau – Chris Mackey
Louisville Siding & Windows, LLC – J.D. Clark
Carey Insurance Group, LLC – Patrick Carey
Seward Heating & Cooling Systems Inc. – William Seward
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Affordable Granite & Marble, LLC – Charlene Hassan
honorroll
As of December 1, 2014
Builders: Blacketer Company
Clifford Thieneman Co., LLC Associates: 1st Choice Insulation A&G Drywall, Inc. Bachman Commercial Sales Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts BB&T Bonnycastle Appliance & TV Boral Bricks Carpet Specialist Century Mortgage Company Corrigan Electric and Home Systems Cunningham Door & Window
Door Store and Windows Fifth Third Bank The Flooring Gallery Frost Brown Todd, LLC K-I Lumber & Building Materials L & N Federal Credit Union Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance Louis E. Hobbs Construction Co. Inc. McDonald Marble & Stone Inc. PC Home Center PPG Porter Paints Pro-Build
Quarry Bluff Estates Republic Bank RJ Thieneman Sam Kinnaird’s Flooring and Granite Screens of Kentucky Sonne Steel The Trend Companies of Kentucky Triton Stone Group 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 Melissa or Kimberly at 429-6000.
memberspending The following have applied for Registered Builder/Remodeler membership or Associate Builder/Remodeler membership. Members with pertinent information about applicant’s suitability to become a registered member of the Association, particularly credit information, are requested to contact the Registered Builder Committee, c/o the BIA office at 1000 N. Hurstbourne Parkway, Louisville, KY 40223 by mail or you can fax information to Margie at the BIA office at 429-6036. Pending Registered Builders:
John Waller Provence Properties LLC/J P Waller Design Group LLC 291 North Hubbards Lane Suite 172-241 Louisville, KY 40207 639-6494 Sponsors: Rob Eberenz, Jr. David Weis
corporatesponsors Special thanks to these 2015 BIA corporate sponsors:
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calendarofevents
January
advertiserindex Back Alley Ornamental Iron......................... 25
1
New Year’s Day BIA office closed
6
Membership Committee Meeting 10:30 a.m., BIA
6
Registered Remodeler’s Council 11:30 a.m., BIA
6
Activation and Retention Committee 11:30 a.m., BIA
7
Land Development Committee 10:00 a.m., BIA
7
Associate Advisory Committee 3:00 p.m., BIA
Duggins Co, Inc............................................ 25
14
Registered Builders Committee Meeting 10:00 a.m., BIA
DWB Restoration II, Inc............................... 25
17-18
Home Product Expo Paroquet Springs Conference Centre, Shepherdsville, KY
20-22
NAHB International Builders’ Show Las Vegas, NV
27
BICF Committee Meeting 10:00 a.m., BIA
28
Executive Committee 1:00 p.m., BIA
28
Board of Directors 3:00 p.m., BIA
29
SMC Award Lunch Big Springs Country Club
February 3
New Membership Orientation 9:00 a.m., BIA
3
Membership Committee 10:30 a.m., BIA
4
Land Development 10:00 a.m., BIA
10
Table Top Night Ramada Plaza Louisville
12
HBAK/Building Industry Day at the Capitol
19
Codes and Standards Committee 11:00 a.m., BIA
19-20
HBAK Winter Board Meeting Bowling Green, KY
25
Executive Committee 11:30, BIA
26
BICF Playhouse Reveal 5:30-7:00, Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center
27-Mar 1
Home, Garden & Remodeling Show Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center
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Bobcat Enterprises........................................ 25 Boland Maloney Lumber.............................. ibc Bonnycastle Appliance & TV......................... 21
The Flooring Gallery...................................... 9 Hawkeye Security & Electronics.................... 19 K-I Lumber & Building Materials................ifc L&N Federal Credit Union.......................... 13 Logan Lavelle Hunt..................................... 19 Lowe’s............................................................ 4 PC Home Center..........................................obc
Advertising/Sponsorship Opportunities and Deadlines: Advertising in Home Garden & Remodeling Magazine Deadline: January 9th Home Garden & Remodeling Sponsorships Available ($3,000+) Deadline: January 10th BICF Playhouse Unveiling Sponsorship Opportunities Deadline: January 23rd
Contact Jimmy Boland for more information: (502) 426-6121 Contact Jimmy Boland for more information: (502) 426-6121
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