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association news 16 BIA is Staying On Top of the Legislative Issues that Affect You 18 Educating a New Generation of Construction Professionals departments Perspective Letter.................................5 Spike List.........................................26 Member News..................................27

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Meet the 2016 Executive Committee

New Members..................................28

January ushers in a change in command in BIA’s Executive Committee leadership. With a new year underway, the Association’s leadership is eager to come out of the gate running toward a productive and goal-oriented 2016. Meet the Executive Committee officers.

Milestone Members.........................28

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Honor Roll.......................................29 Corporate Sponsors..........................29 Calendar of Events...........................30

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Cover: 2016 Executive Committee Left to Right: Jeremy Esposito; Tom Raver; Don Karem; Scott Welch; Bob Marrett; Mark Simpson; Perry Lyons; Stan Logan, Jr.; Chuck Kavanaugh

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by Chuck kavanaugh

2016 OFFICERS Don Karem President Jeremy Esposito Vice President Mark Simpson Treasurer Scott Welch Secretary Tom Raver Associate Vice President Charles J. Kavanaugh Executive Vice President BUILDER DIRECTORS Brandon Bailey Jack Band Pat Durham Palmer Colre David Elder, Jr. Brad Hicks Mike Isaac Michael Judah Stacye Love David Lutes George Miller Michael O’Dea Jason Orthober Daniel Smith Donald Wirtzberger

ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS Matt Drexler Bob Duggins Brian Gohmann Kevin Gray Stan Logan, Jr. Teresa Morgan Peter Nesmith David Parks Kevin Passanisi Joe Simms John Talbott John Thomas Chad Turner HONORARY Builder DIRECTOR

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HONORARY associate DIRECTORs Frank Arnold, Sr. Richard Bean PUBLISHER Charles J. Kavanaugh EDITORS Kieler Henry Vickie Miller Advertising 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 2016! We have a terrific Executive Committee and Board that will follow the leadership of Don Karem.

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.

We’re continuing to see a lot of changes, but 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 at the local and state level In addition to providing these constant member services and benefits, we’ll be kicking off the year with some excellent events. In the first quarter of this year, we will be producing the Home Product Expo in Shepherdsville January 30 & 31, Sales & Marketing Council Awards January 28, Table Top Night on February 16 and the Home, Garden & Remodeling Show presented

by Window World March 18-20. These are outstanding ways for you to jump-start your selling season and begin to develop leads to last the year for new customers. Please mark your calendars to participate in or attend each of these events.

I encourage you to become involved in the Association. There are a variety of committees which you can become involved. Our Executive Committee and Board, as well as all of our committee chairpersons, are working hard on all members’ behalf to plan educational and networking events, conduct advocacy efforts at the local, state and national levels and provide a variety of ways to connect you with your cus-

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tomers and increase your bottom line. All of our committees welcome new members, and it’s not too late to become involved in the planning for 2016.

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 to learn about 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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Executive Committee Meet the 2016

By Stacy Smith Rogers

January ushers in a change in command in BIA’s Executive Committee leadership. With a new year underway, the association’s leadership is eager to come out of the gate running toward a productive and goal-oriented 2016. Meet the Executive Committee officers ...

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DON KAREM President

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Don Karem takes the helm as president with more than 26 years of experience in the building industry and 23 years as a member of the association. He is owner of Karem Built Homes and is also a principal broker for Karem Realty Group. Prior to building, he worked as a CPA for a little over seven years. Don holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration from the University of Louisville and Bellarmine University and is a licensed CPA. He and his wife of 30 years, Karen, have three sons, Dominic, Daniel and David. In his spare time, Don enjoys exploring the great outdoors, exercising and martial arts, playing the guitar, traveling and spending time with his family.

“Our main priority will be focusing on the transition. With Chuck (Kavanaugh) leaving, there are big shoes to fill, but I have every confidence that Pat (Durham) has the ability and personality to fill them. We’re looking forward to a great year. One big focus will be workforce development and getting some of these young folks involved in the industry. Homearama this year will include two sites, with Bullitt County hosting for the first time ever. That’s exciting!

We’ll continue the Tour of New Homes again this year with a few tweaks of things we can do better. Overall, I think the economy is improving and business seems to be picking up for folks. With the talk of interest rates rising, that might spur some hesitant buyers to act this year, so I anticipate we’ll all be getting busier.”

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Vice-President

JEREMY ESPOSITO Esposito Construction, Inc.

Jeremy Esposito grew up in the construction industry, working for his father, Ellery Esposito, during summers in high school and college, learning the ins and outs of the construction business. He went on to Spring Hill College where he earned a bachelor’s degree in communications with an emphasis in radio/television broadcasting and began working in the industry full-time in 2001. Today, he’s a partner at Esposito Construction, along with his father and brother, Aaron. Jeremy and his wife of nine years, Sondra, have three children, William, Katherine and Andrew. 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.

“Membership is always in the forefront in my mind. With the transition you don’t want to do too many new things. Instead, I think it’s important to focus on what you do well and do the things you know can have a big impact. One of those things is growing our membership. I would like to see some of our newer members get more involved in recruiting.

The bigger we get, the more power we’ll have and the more benefit we’ll be able to offer members. Another focus is workforce development. That initiative is a big step, but it won’t distract us too much from getting through this transition.”

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Treasurer

Mark Simpson Simpson Builders, Inc.

Mark Simpson has been designing, building and remodeling homes more than 20 years. Mark holds a degree in civil engineering from the University of Dayton and uses his experience in the field on a daily basis with Simpson Builders. He has been married to wife Susan for 29 years, and 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 and has been active on various committees, particularly the Building Industry Charitable Foundation, which he serves as a point person for vetting projects and finding ways to fulfill requests.

“I think everyone involved in BICF (Building Industry Charitable Foundation) has the shared goal that our outreach will grow and we can expand our presence in the community this year. Workforce development is also top-of-mind, and many of us are concerned about the lack of skilled workers and how we can get youth to step up and join the workforce. We’ll focus on how we can play a role in achieving that as the market continues to improve.”

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Secretary

Scott Welch Welch Builders Inc.

Scott Welch started Welch Builders with his father Bob Welch in 1986. (Bob served as president of BIA in 1997.)

Prior to building, Scott served as a paratrooper in the Army for three years and attended Eastern Kentucky University in pursuit of a degree in business. Becoming a custom home builder and running a family business has taught Scott the importance of working with a team of people who are committed to a common goal. Along with his wife of 31 years, Jill, he has three children, Kristen, Bexley and Brandon. Scott keeps active spending time with his three grandchildren and loves to hunt and play softball.

“I’m very excited about serving as secretary. I would like to spend some time focusing on the education program in the next few years. Our industry changes so much and it’s important to get timely information to builders to ensure we are building as good of a product as we can. Educating our members and the public on what we do is also a priority for me. This association offers so much and I look forward to learning more about what we do and passing that information on to our members.”

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TOM RAVER Associate Vice-President

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Associate Vice President Tom Raver has been owner of Fireplace Distributors since 1991. His father, Jim Raver, started the business in 1973. The company has been a member of BIA for more than 35 years. Tom graduated from Hanover College, where he majored in business and minored in computer science. He and his wife, Kellie, have been married for 21 years and have two daughters, Alex and Caityln. When Tom isn’t spending time with his family, he enjoys horse racing, playing basketball and bike riding. He is an active member of St. Patrick’s Church and recently participated in the Bike to Beat Cancer through the Clydesdale Athletic Club.

Tom has previously served as associate vice president of BIA.

“My main focus is to ensure that Associates are engaged and informed about what’s going on within the association, not only through participation, but through listening.

For our members who are already engaged, I am urging them to learn more about what BIA does and to help spread that word. Also, I want to ensure their voice is heard as well. A lot of associate members join just to get business, not realizing that this whole industry we’re in relies on this group of people to represent them on issues that affect all of us. Now is the time for Associates to branch out. We’re looking for that third and forth tier of folks who haven’t been as engaged to get a better understanding of the value of being a member and to communicate that to their peers.”

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Everything is set for the upcoming January 30 and 31 Home Product Expo, presented by L&N Federal Credit Union at the Paroquet Springs Conference Centre in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. The event offers participants an ideal venue to reach consumers who are serious about doing research on upcoming home improvement projects for the spring. Customers appreciate the free admission and free parking, while vendors value the opportunities to talk one-on-one with an attentive audience.

Now in its sixth year, the Home Product Expo is positioned in a highly visible location right off I-65 in Shepherdsville and draws crowds from all over Greater Louisville. Exhibit space starts at $380. For specifics about exhibiting, contact Gail Schell at 429-6000 or gail@bialouisville.com. For more information about the event, visit the BIA Facebook page or website found at bialouisville.com. january 2016 15

BIA is Staying On Top of the Legislative Issues that Affect You

By Stacy Smith Rogers

60-Day Legislative Session Kicks Off Jan. 5 The Kentucky General Assembly kicks off its 60-day legislative session, on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 and BIA staff and members are staying on top of the issues that affect the regional building industry. According to BIA Director of Public Affairs and Public Policy Annie Fultz Dutton, there are several legislative priorities such as tax reform, right to work, strengthening workforce development, and statewide enforcement of the building code and in the construction industry that are topof-mind for the BIA. “These are some of the issues we’ll be promoting, but we’ll also be monitoring legislation that affects our industry, analyzing the impact and activating our grassroots network to make sure our voice is heard. We’ll update members on important issues and keep a pulse on what’s happening in Frankfort. At times, we may turn to members to get engaged in the legislative process, asking them to reach out to their elected officials and support our efforts,” she explained.

New Administration’s Priorities in Line with Industry Goals John Miranda, Pinnacle Properties, serves as the Chair of BIA’s Governmental Affairs Committee as well as 2015 President of HBAK. In November, he attended a roundtable discussion, along with then Governor-Elect Matt Bevin, Senate President Robert Stivers and House Minority Leader Jeff Hoover, to discuss legislative priorities in the upcoming year. Miranda reported that Bevin was very open about his plans and the major initiatives coming up, which, according to Miranda, were in line with some of the BIA’s legislative priorities, including: • Support the Right to Work Legislation • Strengthen Construction Workforce Development • Comprehensive Tax Reform

“Of course his top priority will be crafting a 2016-2017 Budget. Expect this budget to be lean and performance based. The days of sweeping agency surplus funds to balance the budget are over according to the governor-elect,” Miranda explained, noting that regulatory reform as well as tort reform were high on Bevin’s list. “I think there is going to be a totally different 16 louisville builder • bialouisville.com

climate in Frankfort. I feel both the executive branch and the legislative branch will need to compromise in order to make true progress on these important fronts,” he added.

“It’s right in the heart of the legislative session and we’ll have key face time with our elected officials, allowing us to have an impact on the policy-making process,” - Annie Fultz Dutton

Join BIA Feb. 3 at the Capitol BIA members are heading to Frankfort February 3 for HBAK’s Housing and Building Industry Day at the Capitol. The outing will give members the opportunity to visit state legislators to discuss key policy issues impacting the building community.

Coordinated meetings will be arranged to partner legislators with BIA representatives who live or do business in their districts. BIA’s Governmental Affairs Committee and staff will continue to keep abreast of the issues and important legislation on the table. According to Dutton, the February event is perfect timing to meet with legislators. “It’s right in the heart of the legislative session and we’ll have key face time with our elected officials, allowing us to have an impact on the policymaking process,” she explained. Members interested in attending our day at the capitol may contact Annie Fultz Dutton at annie@ bialouisville.com or 429-6000.

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Educating a New Generation of Construction Professionals

By Stacy Smith Rogers

It’s no secret that the lack of a future skilled workforce in the construction industry is a major concern for many builders today.

With the elimination of vocational schools at the high school level and increased focus on students becoming full-time college bound, today’s youth are less aware of the opportunities possible with a career path in construction. Local workforce development is a vital initiative for BIA in 2016, and partnerships with key education stakeholders are being fostered, with the goal of preparing today’s youth to be tomorrow’s leaders in the local building industry.

“We’re giving kids who aren’t interested in sitting behind a desk all day an option and opening up their eyes to the types of opportunities available in the building industry.”

- Annie Fultz Dutton Through programs with Jefferson County Public Schools ( JCPS), YouthBuild Louisville, Jefferson Community Technical College ( JCTC), Bullitt County Public Schools and others, the association is working to bridge the gap between educating youth and providing skilled workers for the local construction industry. BIA Director of Public Affairs and Public Policy Annie Fultz Dutton communicated her excitement over the potential for reaching a youthful audience. “We’re giving kids who aren’t interested in sitting behind a desk all day an option and openjanuary 2016 19

Construction Professionals and the last seven as a manufacturing consultant for the state of Kentucky. He’s still under a year on the job at JCPS but sees potential in the partnership with BIA and increasing the awareness of construction workforce opportunities. He’s pushing for summer work programs with local construction crews and coop opportunities for students during their senior year. He works closely with Iroquois High School and The Academy at Shawnee which offers programs in aviation and engineering. “We know there is a skill shortage and we’re exploring ways to help students find good jobs. We’ve been working with counselors at the schools and with the Tech Ready Apprentice for Careers in Kentucky (TRACK) program offered through the state,” he explained. According to Miller, two tracks – electrical and carpentry are currently offered through TRACK, with a welding program in the works. TRACK is a business and industry driven program designed to create a pipeline for students to enter post-secondary apprenticeship training. In addition, Miller said that there are efforts ongoing to provide interested students with more opportunities to gain skills they need to prepare them for apprenticeships and pathways to construction jobs. ing up their eyes to the types of opportunities available in the building industry. We’ve established great relationships with community partners in an effort to increase awareness of the industry’s workforce needs and its benefits,” she said.

Partnership Building is Key to Opening Doors for Millennials JCTC Program Coordinator for Construction Technology Joshua Lichtsteiner said his office receives a great deal of calls from builders who are looking for new skilled workers. Unfortunately, the requests are left unfulfilled. “Currently, we’re not pulling as many students as we would like from high schools.

They don’t seem to be aware of the earning potential and job availability,” he said. Lichtsteiner is hoping to change that with increased recruitment and partnerships with unions, companies and BIA. The key, according to Lichtsteiner, is forging partners within the industry and getting students excited by giving them a chance to see farther toward a future career in building. “I would like to work on partnerships where we could send students out for co-ops or practicums. Companies would benefit from having a learner who knows what it takes to be prepared for a career in the industry. It’s a mentoring relationship, but it also provides companies a chance to scout out new talent,” he explained.

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“We know there is a skill shortage and we’re exploring ways to help students find good jobs.

We’ve been working with counselors at the schools and with the Tech Ready Apprentice for Careers in Kentucky (TRACK) program offered through the state,” - Terry Miller

Iroquois High School is Paving the Way for CareerReady Path Into Construction Fields Steve Anderson, carpentry instructor at Iroquois High School Magnet Career Academy, was previously a member of BIA so he a has firm understanding of the industry and the need for hiring skilled workers and take pride in their craft. Anderson oversees the construction trade path within the Construction

Construction Professionals Technology Program at Iroquois High School. In addition to construction, there are five other programs offered at Iroquois: welding, HVAC, masonry, plumbing, and electricity.

“We work with a lot of fractions and the kids are learning a different way to apply their math skills in carpentry. In addition, we teach them about budgeting and the importance of being accountable and dependable. Even if you’re the best carpenter in the world, you’ve got to be dependable.”

- Steve Anderson

Iroquois is unique in its construction trade programs, and, through JCPS, BIA is partnering with the school in future initiatives designed to increase awareness of the demand for skilled workers. Anderson is overseeing the upcoming “He Shed/She Shed” competition set to be on display at the Home, Garden & Remodeling Show presented by Window World in March. (Participants can vote for their favorite shed built by male and female seniors from Iroquois’ carpentry program.) Anderson said he’s seen more girls show an interest in construction and hopes the trend will continue. He also said his students are getting real life experiences through the program and that teaching them how to build is only part of the education process. “We don’t just

build dog houses and picnic tables. We teach them how to build 8 X 16 ft utility sheds. They’re more like small homes. Then, we sell them and the money comes back into the program. We work with a lot of fractions and the kids are learning a different way to apply their math skills in carpentry. In addition, we teach them about budgeting and the importance of being accountable and dependable. Even if you’re the best carpenter in the world, you’ve got to be dependable,” he explained.

Anderson said he hopes to partner with more builders on job shadowing. “We recently worked with BIA Member Elite Homes. Our kids toured the entire construction process, going from a new lot to a finished home. That really showed them that it’s not all just about using a hammer and a nail. It takes a lot of people to complete a home.” Anderson said the school is also working with the local carpenters’ union on on-the-job training and education after high school.

How Can You Get Involved?

BIA’s new Workforce Development Committee will continue to seek ways to increase awareness and opportunities for Millennials interested in construction.. For more information or to learn how to get involved, contact Annie Fultz Dutton at at 429-6000 or annie@bialouisville.com.

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He cites developments in both audio and video categories.

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Although there have been some enhancements over the years, he says Dolby Atmos audio technology is the first all new surround sound since 1998. “It’s directed toward media rooms to get the full benefit, and it does require a reconfiguration of the speaker location in a media room,” he says. Instead of a channel-based surround sound format, it becomes an objectbased surround sound format that uses combinations of speakers to make sounds appear as objects in a room.

The nice thing about Dolby Atmos it is that it requires only an audio video receiver upgrade and a speaker reconfiguration. And there are some ways we can do it without much work at all.

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What’s Cooking. And Cooling and Drying.

Wayne Lyons, of Chenoweth Appliances, shares some super cool (cold is more like it!) news about ice machines. GE and First Build are launching a major innovation in ice machines: the Opal Nugget Ice Maker, which is made at FirstBuild’s microfactory at the UofL Belknap Campus.

Technology The ice machine holds three pounds of ice and produces approximately one pound of ice nuggets per hour. The ice, which is made up of compressed ice flakes, and is not a solid chunk of ice, is reported to be softer and more chewable than ordinary ice.

Lyons points to the partnership’s new dual oven with an Easy Load Drawer that offers access to food by its function of sliding out like a cabinet drawer. It also includes a feature that allows the upper door to tilt forward, allowing the user to look into the upper cavity to monitor cooking progress.

Although it’s not brand new technology, Lyons says induction cooking is still new and fascinating to many of his customers. Induction cooks by friction, and is so fast it can boil water in 90 seconds. “I love demonstrating it because people are so amazed by it once they see how it works. The only downside is that induction cooktops require magnetic pans,” he says.

Mike Quinn, of Bonnycastle Appliance and TV, highlights several new appliances that are on the cutting edge of technology: Thermador boasts that it’s new Freedom induction cooktop has 63 percent more surface area. The cooktop features 48 three-inch coils, permitting the placement of up to four pots, pans or griddles of any shape or size, and automatically detects the presence of cookware, enabling pans to be moved anywhere on the surface. A 6.5” color screen indicates text and cookware displays. Especially important, the element will not turn on if other small objects are placed on the cooking zone. Also, an element will be shut off and an alarm will be sounded when liquids are detected on the surface.

GE Monogram has introduced a French door single wall oven that’s great for someone who has a problem with upper body strength or is in a wheelchair. It has a WiFi connect app that lets the user turn on the oven form a smart phone or any kind of web-enabled device.

“The advantage is that someone could remove a brewing system off the countertop to save space, and use the hot water right out of the refrigerator,” - Mike Quinn

P eople who would like to watch their dishes being washed may want to check out KitchenAid’s new EnergyStar, quiet dishwasher that has a window that shows a lighted interior.

GE Café’s new refrigerator that has a Keurig K-cup singlecup brewing system in the door is an innovative product that is catching on quickly among consumers. With four pre-programmed settings, hot water is dispensed at an accurate temperature. “The advantage is that someone could remove a brewing system off the countertop to save space, and use the hot water right out of the refrigerator,” he says. “As an added bonus, it offers hot water scheduling.”

A recently-debuted Whirlpool five-door refrigerator has four refrigerator doors and a bottom freezer. Each department can have a different temperature. For example, one section may be used for preserving fruits and vegetables and another for storing herbs. The herb drawer even has an angled door in which water

can hold the herb stems.

An attractive obsidian black interior with LED lights makes contents stand out in a new built-in refrigerator from Jenn-Air. Another product from Whirlpool is a 36-inch wide, 27 cu. ft.

French door refrigerator with CoolVox kitchen sound system.

Harman Kardon’s low profile (less than two-inches tall) Bluetooth audio device that can be programmed from the refrigerator is hidden on top of the refrigerator and isn’t visible from the front.

“Most dryers have a heating element. But several companies are starting to come out with dyers that have a heat pump.

Asko’s new dryer with heat pump is extraordinarily efficient,” says Quinn. He notes that today’s homes are being built to be so efficient that a range hood that has a high CFM can pull much of the air out of the house. Adhering to the 2015 code, if a hood has a high-output blower, there must be a device that allows air to come from the outside to the inside of the home, replacing air the hood has taken out of the house. Zephyr has introduced the first air flow control technology, a feature that allows the hood to be changed to a maximum blower CFM to meet local code requirements. Available only on select models, it must be installed by a certified HVAC installer.

A Look at Windows, Doors and Screens “The new technology from Marvin Windows and Doors relates to their double hung window and their glider window, both of which have revolutionary locking hardware,”says Don Erickson of the Door Store and Windows.

Rather than the keeper that usually locks a double hung window, a new multi-point locking system locks the sash in place on the jambs of the window. It locks automatically and can’t unlock from the outside, so it is very secure. Another feature is that the window can be opened and locked four inches from the bottom, which is kind of a venting mode. It’s very nice at night, when a little air coming in is desired.

Erickson says Marvin’s Next Generation Ultimate Double Hung Window evolved from a new locking system that was put in place on the glider window last year. “It is also self locking.

When you unlock it, it’s just a matter of lifting a lever and sliding it to the side. That hasn’t existed before,” he adds.

Marvin has also come onto the market with sliding patio and sliding French doors that have a low profile threshold that’s a rated threshold for air and water filtration but has an ADA classification. It makes a seamless transition from exterior to interior on the floor level.

Impressive advances have impacted the screen and awning industry, according to Marie Resch of Screens of Kentucky.

“Everything is becoming automated. We have doubled sales of our motorized products ‒ screens and awnings ‒ over the last year or year and a half,” she says. Her company’s retractable screens and awnings operate by remote control, which in turn can hook to home automation or cell phones. Those products retract at a certain wind speed or when the sun hits them at january 2016 23

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Marvin’s Next Generation Ultimate Double Hung locking system

certain times of the day. The screens also have solar protection meshes that help block sun. “This is proving to be very popular among homeowners who have had issues with wood floors and upholstery fading. The technology also keeps houses cooler in the summer, reducing air conditioning costs,” she says. In addition to automated screens and awnings, she is seeing an increase in the sales of products designed to darken home theaters.

A Designing Eye “While homes have become very smart, we have to be mindful of making media equipment accessible without sacrificing the beauty of a room,” advises Lisa Steinbock of Steinbock Interiors.

She says home offices are incorporated into 95 percent of new construction. Big, clunky desks are becoming things of the past because most people are using laptops. Those and the aesthetics of other new technology allow for more versatility in interior design.

“Of course, technology has brought Pinterest and Houzz to the design community. So many people use them to find ideas or show a designer what they have in mind,” says Steinbock.

Closet Innovations “We have seen technology impact home building in two ways.

First is what the consumers see and how they have incorporated new technology into their homes. Second is what consumers don’t see ‒ how technology has changed building and remodeling,” remarks Jerry Ostertag of Closet Factory. He illustrates 24 louisville builder • bialouisville.com

the point by referring to designers’ use of CAD programs that can produce highly-detailed specifications.

Ostertag’s clients are enjoying technology in ways and in places they might not have expected, such as lighting in closets, pantries and storage areas.

“With the advent of LED lighting, it’s much simpler to install lighting inside kitchen cabinets and drawers, and even in jewelry drawers. And we can now put lighting in closet rods to shine directly onto the clothing, making it easier to distinguish between navy blue and black at six o’clock in the morning,” he says.

Technology Takes to the Open Road David Babb’s customers at Oxmoor Ford Lincoln are continually seeking better miles per gallon, engine longevity, enhanced performance and improved service. Technology is addressing all those issues.

“The majority of the market likes hands-free phone capabilities and the wide range of data cars can provide. You can basically find the location of anything by speaking to a computer. Customers are becoming more aware of distractions while talking on cell phones, so the automotive industry is trying to eliminate those distractions. Today we can push a button on the steering wheel and have a conversation,” he says. Another advancement he welcomes is SYNC technology and services that give weather and traffic updates, and diagnostics. “It lets you know if you need an oil change or if there are recalls. You no longer need to look for a piece of mail to keep you informed.

The information comes through the car.“

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All-Time Big Spike 1500d John Miranda, Pinnacle Properties of Louisville ........... 2762

Grand Spike 1000d Ellery Esposito, Esposito Construction, Inc. ................. 1250 Stanley G. Logan, Jr.,

Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance, Inc. ...................... 1183 Robert L. Eberenz, Jr.,

Robert L. Eberenz Jr., Builder, LLC....................... 1184 Richard S. Buttorff, The Buttorff Company ................... 1068 Joe Pusateri, Elite Homes, Inc. ...................................... 1034

Statesman 500d Robert Welch, Welch Builders, Inc. ................................. 887 Keith Eberenz, Keith Eberenz, Builder ........................... 840 James R. Skaggs, Omikron Construction Co. -Honorary..... 822 Robert A. Peterson, Jr., Robert A. Peterson, Jr., Co. Inc. ....... 798 Michael L. Montgomery,

MONTCO Builders, Inc. -Honorary....................... 768 Robert H. Marrett, CMB Development Co. ................... 713 Bill Reisert, Sr. , Reisert Insurance Agency ...................... 706 Dale Hellmann, Prudential Heating and Air................... 663 Glen E. Stuckel, Glen E. Stuckel Builder, Inc. ................ 586

400d A. Thomas Sturgeon, Sturgeon & Associates Inc. ............ 498 Fred R. Dallenbach, Dallenbach Builders, Inc. ................ 473 Richard Eberenz, Richard Eberenz, Builder -Honorary... 446 Rusty Wessel, Wessel Insurance Agency, Inc. .................. 440 Stan Humphrey, Stan Humphrey Construction............... 438 Clete Reinhart, Reinhart Construction Co. ..................... 433 Bob Thieneman Jr., Estate Homes.................................... 421

Super Spike 250d Richard Miles, Dogwood Homes of Kentucky................. 399 Tom Raver, Fireplace Distributors.................................... 383 Carl Baker, Sterling Development Corp. ......................... 368 Richard Bean, B B & T, retired......................................... 367 Jeremy Esposito, Esposito Construction........................... 343 Michael “Rocky” Pusateri, Elite Homes........................... 307 William (Bill) Wilkinson, Wilkinson Builders, Inc.......... 305 Don Petty-Honorary........................................................ 303 Pat Thieneman-Seitz, Thieneman-Seitz Builder .............. 290 Billy Doelker, Key Homes................................................ 286 Clifford Thieneman, Clifford Thieneman Co. Inc. ........... 272 J. Robert Westerman,

J. Robert Westerman Builder -Honorary.................. 253 Leo Thieneman, Sr., Leo Thieneman Co., Inc. ................. 253

Trophy - 200 Jesse Francis, Francis & Company.................................... 249 Steve Church, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance................. 244 Scott Jagoe, Jagoe Homes................................................. 233 Teresa Morgan, Semonin Realtors................................... 232 Roger Plamp, Plamp-Keen Agency, Inc. ......................... 230 Greg Esposito, Greg Esposito Contractor. ...................... 222 Roger Bright, ADC-honorary.......................................... 220 Pat Durham, Pat Durham Bldr, Inc. ................................ 202

Royal Spike - 150 Lafe McGary, The Remodeling Company........................ 199 Roger Harbison, Cornell Harbison Excavating................ 195 Steve Deneen, Builder...................................................... 195 Dave Smith, Blacksmith Homes ..................................... 193 David Lurding, Lurding Homes...................................... 190 John F. Pohlman,

John F. Pohlman Builder, Inc. -Honorary................. 167

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Robert L. Eberenz, Sr.,

Robert L. Eberenz, Inc. -Honorary.......................... 154 Jack Band,

Jack Band Builder, Inc. ............................................. 150

Red Spike - 100d....................................................................

John Thomas, K-I West, Roofing & Siding Division....... 149 Charline Neal, Primerica Financial Services..................... 147 Sherrie Kruse, First Capital Bank..................................... 145 Scott Yates, Paragon Homes ............................................ 144 John Barlow, Commonwealth Designs, Inc...................... 142 Jerry Blacketer, The Blacketer Co...................................... 134 Mike Isaac, Isaac Contracting & Design ......................... 131 Don Karem, Karem Built Homes, Inc.............................. 125 John Rueff, Brecher Co..................................................... 117 Bruce Rademaker, Thoroughbred Associates, Inc. ........... 114 Perry D. Lyons, Perry D. Lyons Builder........................... 115 Kevin Passanisi, PC Home Center................................... 132 Sidney J. Anderson, S.J. Anderson Builder, Inc. ............... 104 John Lannert, Lincoln Insurance Agency......................... 103 Leo Thieneman, Jr., Leo Thieneman & Sons, LLC.......... 102 Robert D. Ford,

R. Ford Construction Co., Inc. -Honorary............... 100

75d Shawn Corrigan, Corrigan Electric.................................... 98 Terrance O’Rourke, O’Rourke & Associates ..................... 97 Robert Osborne, RPO Custom Homes & Remodeling..... 92 Ron Wolford, Ron Wolford Builder, Inc. ........................... 87 Joe Dumstorf, Trend Companies of Kentucky.................... 86 Willard Bryant, Bryant Construction, LLC....................... 84 J.D. Nichols, NTS Corporation ......................................... 84 Mike Jones, Signature Green Properties, LLC................... 84 Michael O’Dea, Michael O’Dea Builder............................ 80 Carol Daugherty Epley, Daugherty Insurance Agency ...... 76 Jeff Thompson, Jeda Homes................................................ 75

Green Spike - 50d Brendan Kavanaugh, Door Store & Windows................... 71 Mark Aschbacher, Lincoln Insurance................................. 69 Ron Hartman, Ernst Concrete. ......................................... 67 Rocco Pigneri, Ball Homes................................................. 66 David Mikels, Graber’s Insealators..................................... 62 James Pope, Nicklies Development.................................... 58 Ken Thieneman, Ken Thieneman Builder........................... 58 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 Davis Boland, Boland Maloney Real Estate....................... 55 Derek Smothers, Quality One Steel Design Inc................ 54 Chris Cundiff, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance................... 53 Deepa Kamat, Granite America......................................... 52 Louis Hagan, Central Bank of Jefferson County................ 52 David Ernst, Prestige Builders............................................ 52 David Monsour, Monsour Builders.................................... 50

Life Spike - 25d Phil Fackler-Fackler Homes............................................... 48 Penny Love, Design Innovations, Inc................................. 47 Paul Miele, K-I Lumber & Building Materials.................. 45 P.R. Lancaster, Lancaster Built Homes.............................. 45 Dave French, LG&E.......................................................... 44 David Rateau, Rateau Construction .................................. 44 Jerry Ostertag, Closet Factory............................................ 44 Greg Schrenger, Schrenger Construction .......................... 43 Melanie Pearson, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance............... 43

Phillip Wayne Leigh, Phillip Leigh, Inc............................. 40

Mike Effinger, Effinger Construction................................. 40 Jason Black, Artisan Signature Homes............................... 39 Mike Sanders, Mike Sanders Builders................................ 39 Sandra Povey, BB&T.......................................................... 38

Mike Hall, K-I Lumber & Building Materials ................. 37 Ben Tyler, Ben Tyler Building & Remodeling ................... 36 John Sizemore, 2-10 Home Warranty................................ 36 David Stemler, PC Home Stores........................................ 35 Brandon Bailey, Bailey Remodeling................................... 33 Larry Link, Bonnycastle Appliance & TV......................... 32 Mike Judah, Judah Real Estate .......................................... 31 Renotta Henson, Victory Home Builder ........................... 30 David Bright, Bright Built Homes..................................... 30 Vince Kimbel, Kimbel Construction.................................. 30 Dan Anthony, Boral Brick Products................................... 30 Dan Smith, Stonelake Homes ........................................... 30

Ben Peerce Swindler, Ben Peerce Swindler, Builder .......... 29

Carolyn Miller, Sure Linc Services..................................... 29 James French, J & L Construction..................................... 29 Ryan Miranda, Churchill McGee....................................... 28 Todd Hemmer, Lee Brick & Block................................... 28 Roger Hack, MRC Construction....................................... 27 Terry Hagerman, Terry Hagerman Builder........................ 27 Joe Simms, Re/Max Associates.......................................... 27 Ron Fonk, Woodfield Homes............................................. 26 Douglas Amlung, Amlung Construction Company............ 26 Kari Vogedes, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance.................... 26

Delbert Mulhall, Delbert Mulhall & Sons, Inc. ................ 26 Clifford (Pete)Thieneman, Clifford Thieneman Co, LLC..... 26 Lisa Lynn Knight- Lisa Lynn Designs............................... 26

Spike - 6d

Jason Orthober, Orthober Custom Homes........................ 23 Lisa Steinbock, Steinbock Interiors LlC............................ 21 JP Delaney, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance........................ 20 Dennis Montana, Lawn Care Co., Inc. .............................. 18 George Miller, Suburban Construction & Management.... 16 Jarrod Vowels, Dominion Homes....................................... 16 Tim Henson, Amercia’s Floor Source................................ 15 Andrew Holden, Commonwealth Bank & Trust............... 15 Steve Purdy, Prudential Heating & Air.............................. 14 Bob Duggins, Kenutcky Concrete...................................... 13 Chad Peyton, Peyton Contracting, LLC............................ 13

Joe Kroll, Joe Kroll Builder................................................. 13 Palmer Cole, Bently Construction...................................... 12

Howard Ferriell, H. D. Ferriell, Inc.................................... 12 Scott Church, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance.................... 11

Tom Sims, CBRE/Louisville.............................................. 10 Kevin Rich, Rich Design Studios....................................... 10 Donald Wirtzberger, Sierra Design & Construction.......... 10 Rick Merritt, Denton Floyd Development........................ 10 Bill Bardenwerper, Bardenwerper, Talbot & Roberts, PLLC.... 9 David Richardson, David Richardson Builder...................... 8 Mickey Corcoran, Mickey Corcoran Builder....................... 8 David Westfall, Homework Residential Renovations, Inc.... 8

Greg Burrus, Burrus Architecture & Construction, LLC.... 7 Larry Hobson, Louisville Paving.......................................... 7 Steve Sebastian, Sebastian Construction Inc........................ 7

Amy Wagner, Reflections of You By Amy, LLC.................. 7 Mike Danzinger, SB Home Renovations............................. 6 John Marshall, Elite Homes Inc........................................... 6

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associatescommittee BIA Congratulates Underhill Associates

New BIA member Underhill Associates (UA) recently received a prestigious award – Louisville Business First’s Business of the Year, Small Company. UA was founded in 1971 and since its inception the dynamic organization led redevelopment projects no one else in dared to touch including Westport Village, Germantown Mill Lofts and Heritage Green. These projects exemplify the UA mission of improving communities in which they live and work.

The BIA congratulates Underhill Associates for being recognized as a leader in the redevelopment in Louisville.

L to R: Ranada Wood, Steve Anderson, Akela Chaires, Annie Fultz Dutton, Margie Brangers, Dawn Agnew

BIA Helps Akela and her Family

A devastating house fire on October 5th destroyed the home and belongings of Akela Chaires and her family. The BIA was first introduced to Akela during Superintendent Dr. Donna Hargens’ presentation at the September SMC meeting. Akela is a Junior at Iroquois High School and is in her second year of the carpentry program offered by Jefferson County Public Schools. The BIA is working with Akela’s Carpentry Instructor Steve Anderson and JCPS Program Specialist Terry Miller to partner on initiatives to better prepare students who are interested in construction trades careers. It was during a meeting with Mr. Anderson and Mr. Miller that the BIA leadership learned of the house fire and decided to do something to help Akela and her family. On December 10th the BIA presented Akela and her family a Walmart gift card and a basket full of goodies. The basket contained school supplies and toiletries for Akela, her younger brother and sister.

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Happy New Year! Now that 2016 is here, you will need to mark your calendars for a couple of special events taking place.

The SMC Awards of Excellence Luncheon will take place on January 28th at Big Spring Country Club from 11:30am to 1:00pm. The annual awards provide an opportunity for SMC members to be recognized for their outstanding work and to stand out amongst their peers. Please RSVP for this event at BIALouisville.com.

The 2016 Table Top Night will be held on February 16th at the Ramada Plaza Louisville from 4:00pm to 7:30pm.

This is the premier event for associate members to connect with Builders, Remodelers and Commercial Contractors.

All Builders and Remodelers can register to attend the event free and even bring a guest! Please contact our Member Services Department to make your reservations today.

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newmembers Associates Approved 11/15 Bentley Land Surveying, PLLC Travis K. Bentley Type of Business: Land Surveying Sponsor: Jack Band PrimeLending Pamela Farmer Type of Business: Mortgage Company Sponsor: Pat Durham Spectrum Sight & Sound Brian Bennett Type of Business: Sound System, Home Theater Sponsor: Pat Durham Alternative Cleaning Equipment & Services (Aces Services) Rick Drake Type of Business: Window Cleaning Sponsor: Billie Hayes Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP Clifford Ashburner Type of Business: Attorneys Sponsor: Don Karem Silver Lining Properties LLC Julita Moss Type of Business: Investment Properties Sponsor: John Miranda Keystone Accounting Solutions, LLC David Elks Type of Business: CPA Sponsor: John Miranda e3 Marketing Jim Sheehy Type of Business: Marketing & Brand Development Sponsor: Kevin Passanisi

Valley Interior Products John Sheehy Type of Business: Drywall Sponsor: Leo Thieneman Jr.

Limestone Title & Escrow LLC Mike Webber Type of Business: Title Co Sponsor: Mike Jones

The Marian Goup Jacob Brown Type of Business: Commercial Developer Sponsor: Donnie Wirtzberger

Fire Alarm Security Technologies Hersall Lewallen Type of Business: Fire Alarm & Security Systems Sponsor: John Lannert

Rogers Electric Inc Troy Rogers Type of Business: Electrical Contractor Sponsor: David Bright America’s Floor Source Josh Kerr Type of Business: Flooring Sponsor: Rob Eberenz Jr. Cornerstone Kitchen & Bath Jeremy Curran Type of Business: Kitchen Cabinets, Bath Cabinets Sponsor: David Ernst On The Move Realtors Mike Brown Type of Business: Real Estate, Property Management Sponsor: Pat Durham Lady Bulbs Landscape Lighting & High Fidelity Cristal Luckett Type of Business: Landscape Lighting, Outdoor stereo, Firepits, Water Features Sponsor: Kevin Passanisi Jeld-Wen Windows Barry Granger Type of Business: Windows Sponsor: Kevin Passanisi

PLG Inc. dba Pioneer Supply Group Phillip Shoulders Type of Business: Division 10/FF&T (Furniture, Fixture & Equip install) Sponsor: Perry Lyons Affiliates Approved 11/15 Jason Roper Bonnycastle Appliance & TV Sponsor: Larry Link Robert Heath 84 Lumber Teresa Morgan Robin Straub Louisville Tile Sponsor: Pat Durham Doug Partington Inverness Homes Sponsor: John Moses Tom Waller Tom Waller Signature Homes Sponsor: John Waller

membermilestone Congratulations to these Milestone Members. These members have reached a milestone mark in their membership with their renewal in November 30 Years Phillip Leigh – Registered Builder Washburn & Trammel Guttering – Bob Trammel 25 Years Chism Service Irrigation, Inc. – Jeff Chism 20 Years Fred Bennett – Registered Builder Lee Brick & Block – Sam Hoehner Ruckriegel Electric Company, Inc. – Daniel Ruckriegel 10 Years Designs In Stone, LLC – Todd Rush 28 louisville builder • bialouisville.com

5 Years Bob Hook Chevrolet – Leslie Lovelace Bluegrass Nursery, Inc. – Garland Lewis Dean Ware Construction – Dean Ware 1 Year New Horizons Demolitions, LLC – Julia Karen Wine Presti Construction – Mike Prestigiacomo Jen-Wen Windows – Barry Granger

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As of December 1, 2015

Builders: Blacketer Company

Clifford Thieneman Co., LLC Associates: 1st Choice Insulation A&G Drywall, Inc. Architectural Windows & Doors Bachman Commercial Sales Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts BB&T Bonnycastle Appliance & TV Carpet Specialist Century Mortgage Company Corrigan Electric and Home Systems Cunningham Door & Window

Door Store and Windows Fifth Third Bank Fireplace Distributors, Inc. 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 Paints

Pro-Build Quarry Bluff Estates Republic Bank River City 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 Remodeler:

Ranny Metts Ron Metts Construction Co. P. O. Box 34564 Louisville, KY 40232 (502) 587-6825 Sponsors: Ron Metts

Don Karem

corporatesponsors Special thanks to these 2016 BIA corporate sponsors:

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January

5 Membership Committee

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5 Retention Committee

11:00 a.m. @ BIA 6 Land Development Committee

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6 Associates Committee

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Registered Builder Committee 10:00 a.m. @ BIA

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NAHB International Builders Show – Las Vegas

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Executive Committee Meeting 1:00 p.m. @ BIA

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Board of Directors Meeting 3:00 p.m. @ BIA

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SMC Awards Luncheon 11:30 a.m. @ Big Springs Country Club

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Home Product Expo @ Paroquet Springs Conference Centre

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New Member Orientation 9:00 a.m. @ BIA

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Membership Committee 10:00 a.m. @ BIA

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Retention Committee 11:00 a.m. @ BIA

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2016 Economic Outlook 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. @ U of L

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Land Development Committee 10:00 a.m. @ BIA

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Table Top Night 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. @ BIA

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HBAK Winter Board Meeting Bowling Green, KY

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Executive Committee Meeting 11:30 a.m. @ BIA

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Codes & Standards Committee 11:00 a.m. @ BIA

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Republic Bank....................................... 17

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