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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BUILDING INDSTURY ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LOUISVILLE

association news 10 Annual Sales & Marketing Council Awards Highlights Service and Commitment 16 How Can You Inspire a Positive Work Environment?

18 2015 Education Class Offerings Equip Members with Valuable Information 21 Not Just Another Facade Update departments Perspective Letter.................................5

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Apartment Building in Louisville: A Popular Lifestyle Choice That’s Fueling More Growth Louisville’s growing multi-family residential construction market is reflecting the wants and needs of consumers who know what they want (and what they don’t want) in settling down and moving ahead.

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Spike List.........................................26 Member News..................................27 Corporate Sponsors..........................27 New Members..................................28 Milestone Members.........................29 Honor Roll.......................................29 Calendar of Events...........................30

ANNUAL SALES & MARkETING COUNCIL AwARDS | LANDSCAPING PROFESSIONALS OFFER BEAUTIFUL AND PRACTICAL ADVICE

THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LOUISVILLE, INC.

VOLUME 28, NO.03 MARCH 2015

Apartment Building in Louisville

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Home Product Expo, presented by Window World, Continues Momentum

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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

Excitement for New Homes in 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

There is much excitement in our community surrounding new homes! So much so, that the BIA will again host a Tour of New Homes on April 25 and 26. We are thrilled to be able to produce this scattered site new home tour to showcase the beautiful new home communities and tremendous new homes built by Builder Members of the BIA. We are also excited to employ a digital app called Parade Craze to promote and support the Tour of New Homes. This app will provide a 12-month online presence for each of the homes that is on the Tour of New Homes. We will be promoting the app on our BIALouisville.com site, as well as the Tour of New Homes website. This is a brand new tool that has never before been used in the Louisville Market and offers incredible exposure for all who participate. Check out the app by downloading it from Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. Call the BIA office for more information about the Tour of New Homes.

The new home excitement continues with Homearama Spring Farm Lake, July 11-26. Spring Farm Lake is located in the HWY 42 corridor, off of Wolf Pen Branch Road. This is a beautiful site offering a lake and meadow areas, all just minutes away from shopping and restaurants. One of the reasons there is so much excitement surrounding this event is that we have commitments to build 11 homes in this year’s Homearama. The homes range in price from $750,000 - $1 Million and will be a mixture of ranch floor plans, story and a half, and two story models.

Already there are five homes that are sold! Developer Mike Jones, Signature Green Properties, is working with Lenihan Sotheby’s International Realty to market the lots and they feel very good about the traffic they are receiving on this site already.

The following builders are participating in Homearama Spring Farm Lake: Lots 17, 18, 19 & 27 Architectural Builders, a P.L. Lyons Company Perry Lyons & Adam Gallagher

Lot 20 Landmark Homes, LLC Richard Miles Lot 21 Paragon Builders, Inc. Scott Yates Lot 22 Stonecroft Homes Jason Black & David Lutes Lot 23 Sunshine Builders, LLC Damon Garrett Lot 24 Prestige Builders, Inc. Jim Ernst & Dave Ernst Lot 25 Leo Thieneman & Sons, LLC Leo Thieneman, Sr. & Leo Thieneman, Jr. Lot 26 Landis Homes, LLC David Landis We hope that you will participate in both the Tour of New Homes and Homearama this year. There is still time to have your new home community or new home on the Tour this April 25 and 26! Contact our office at 502.429.6000 to learn more about ways to participate.

Sincerely,

Charles J. Kavanaugh Executive Vice President Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville

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Apartment Building in Louisville

A Popular Lifestyle Choice That’s Fueling More Growth

By Stacy Smith Rogers, Grace Communications, LLC

Louisville’s growing multi-family residential construction market is reflecting the wants and needs of consumers who know what they want (and what they don’t want) in settling down and moving ahead.

For now some people are choosing to rent rather than buy or build a house. The economic slowdown, stricter lending and simplified lifestyles are swaying some would-be buyers to choose paying a landlord 6 louisville builder • bialouisville.com

instead of the bank. Apartment building in Louisville has been booming in recent years. Previous economic challenges had local apartment developers holding on to their properties until the time was right. Eager to bring their products to market, these developers are moving forward with impressive momentum, which for BIA Associate Members might result in increased orders and requests for services. Local

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multi-family building experts weigh in on the projects they have in the works and the factors that come into play that are fueling the growth.

What Factors Make a Difference?

Jobs, close proximity to major thoroughfares, access to medical communities and educational opportunities, shopping and restaurants top the list of factors that make a difference for these apartment developers.

Bill Weyland, City Properties Group – “I think what we’re seeing is a very fluid job market that’s not constrained by movement. Many young renters are coming to Louisville for the first time or are coming back home to take a job. That group has expanded the demand for apartments. Job growth drives everything. We’re also seeing more empty nesters. Many of them are driven to our product by all the amenities and our location, especially with the easy access to medical care.”

John Hollenbach, Hollenbach-Oakley – “We did a 300-page market study that confirmed the need (for more units). The multi-family

market here in Louisville has been underserved. Until the most recent boom, there hasn’t been any signifiant construction for nearly 10 years. The demographics look good, and everything points to a nice, long-term run.” Hollenbach also said the company consulted a study that predicted the rental market to be “great” for another three years and “good” for another seven. He reported that prior to focusing on the apartment projects, a recent boom in commercial activity has had the company’s development team focused on business parks, including Blakenbaker Station and Oldham Reserve.

Apartments in the Works With an improved local job market, demographics favoring renting and lending still tight for new homeowners, local developers are pushing forward with new projects.

Weyland’s company just completed construction on a 173-unit complex near the Medical Center (NULU 310). The new project is two blocks southwest of the NuLu arts, restaurant and business district and two blocks from the east side of the downtown hospital complexes. With growing demand for living downtown, he’s optimistic march 2015 7

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that young professionals and people within the medical industry will call it home. Successful projects that back up his optimism include Glasswork Lofts, Whiskey Row Lofts and The Henry Clay. He’s has also started the second phase of another project (The Quad) that was built specifically for University of Louisville Health Sciences Center students to meet the demand for convenient housing. Weyland also indicated there’s more on the drawing board for City Properties Group in the Glassworks area that has a potential for a joint venture to move it forward. He said that a strong internet presence has been effective for City Properties in connecting with people relocating to Louisville.

“I think what we’re seeing is a very fluid job market that’s not constrained by movement. Many young renters are coming to Louisville for the first time or are coming back home to take a job. That group has expanded the demand for apartments.”

- Bill Weyland

Hollenbach said his company has two major projects that are getting started this year. He anticipates a late spring ground-breaking on Ellingsworth Lane, with nearly 400 units planned that are being marketed as luxury apartments. He expects that to be a nearly two-year project. In addition, another project along Westport Road will follow three-to-fours months behind the Ellingsworth construction, with anticipated completion in less than 15 months. Hollenbach said he is looking at strategic partnerships that might help expedite construction on both projects.

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Annual Sales & Marketing Council Awards Highlights Service and Commitment The Annual Sales and Marketing Council (SMC) held its Awards of Excellence Banquet at Big Springs Country Club Thursday, January 29. The 2014 SMC Awards of Excellence represent outstanding achievement in new homes and lot sales, as well as advertising and marketing techniques. Top unit sales, top dollar volume and best builder home design were honored. This year marked the first for being able to submit entries online. In addition, the Council redefined some of the categories this year and expanded others, including creating team and individual categories for the personal achievement honors for real estate agents.

By Stacy Smith Rogers, Grace Communications, LLC

SMC Member of the Year Teri DeMunbrun, Karem Built Homes Teri DeMunbrun, Karem Built Homes, received the SMC Member of the Year award. “Teri is extremely smart and very innovative. She keeps up with the trends on what looks good in house elevations and design and is always staying ahead of the curve,” noted BIA Vice President Don Karem. “She’s one of the most dedicated people I’ve ever met and is always very focused on her work. She’s been instrumental in the SMC this year, and she does a great job in everything she attempts. She really cares about this industry,” he added.

Outstanding Service Award Imogene Dedman Imogene Dedman was presented with an Outstanding Service Award in honor of her 30-plus-year commitment to SMC. She recently retired from Commonwealth Bank & Trust. SMC Chair Rodny Davidson, First Community Mortgage, said Dedman was his first manager when he entered the mortgage business more than 20 years ago. “As long as I’ve known her, she’s been very active in the association and the SMC. She’s invited a lot of people into the Council, many of whom have gone on to play integral roles, such as Teresa Morgan. Imogene has given so much of her time that we felt she needed to be publicly recognized for her contribution to our industry and the Association,” he added.

Participating in the SMC Awards is just one of the benefits of being a member.

SMC meetings are always packed with valuable information and networking opportunities. To learn more about the awards or being a member of SMC, contact Nicole Bouchard at 502-429-6000 or nicole@bialouisville.com.

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SMC Member of the Year: Teri DeMundrun, Karem Built Homes

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Sales Award Recipients: Individual Agent – $1-5 million category Peter Searcy- Louisville Realty Group $2,597,800; 8 units sold Sharon Kilpatrick-Stonelake Homes $2,820,623; 12 units sold Mira Farmer- Louisville Realty Group $3,156,600; 7 units sold Carol Weber- Louisville Realty Group (winner of highest dollar volume and highest number of unit category) $5,930,568; 14 units sold

Best Website - Affiliated Building Services Century Entertainment & Furnishings www.centuryliving.com Best New Concept in Marketing - Builder Ron Wolford- Wolford Building & Remodeling 40th Anniversary Marketing Campaign Best New Concept in Marketing - Other Associates Teresa Morgan- Semonin Realtors New Construction Marketing Material Best New Concept in Marketing - Realtors/Developers RJ Thieneman The Villas of Forest Springs Brochure

Individual Agent – $10-15 million category Paula Thieneman Bates- Louisville Realty Group $11,416,996; 31 units sold

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Prestigious Awards Builder Home Design- Under $550,000 Michael O’Dea 2236 Sycamore Avenue Builder Design-Condo, Patio, Garden & Townhomes- under $550,000 Elite Homes The Cambridge Remodeling Design - Whole House Remodel- $50,000-$100,000 Pat Durham Beckley Woods First Floor Makeover Remodeling Design - Kitchen & Bath- $50,000-$100,000 Brandon Bailey Master Bath Suite

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Logo Design of the Year - Builder Elite Homes- Joe Pusateri- Summit Gardens Logo Design of the Year - Other Associate Horne Title- New Business Logo Best Overall Marketing Campaign- Builders Ron Wolford- Wolford Building & Remodeling 40th Anniversary Marketing Campaign Best Overall Marketing Campaign- Realtors/Developers RJ Thieneman Building Your Story Ad Campaign Best New Homes Design Feature- Builders Elite Homes- Joe Pusateri Shakes Run Fish Tank Best Model Home- Under $550,000 Elite Homes Rivers Landing Best Model Home- Under $700,000 Elite Homes Shakes Run 12 louisville builder • bialouisville.com

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By Stacy Smith Rogers

The Home Product Expo, presented by Window World, was held January 17-18 at the Paroquet Springs Conference Centre in Shepherdsville, Ky. The show offered attendees free parking and free admission and a chance to talk one-on-one with home product experts in an intimate setting. This was the fifth year for the Home Product Expo, which also offered a free ticket to each attendee for the Home, Garden & Remodeling Show, presented by Window World.

“We felt as though the attendance was up slightly and the quality of customer was certainly up to exhibitor expectations,” highlighted BIA Vice President of Events and Operations Gail Schell. “For the most part, we rely on our exhibitors’ feedback for how the event did, and, based on what we heard. it was a success. We have already set the date for the 2016 Home Product Expo ( January 16 & 17) because we had folks wanting to know what weekend to mark down for next year. That is always a good sign,” she said.

What Did Attendees Gain by Coming to the Show?

Participants reported steady crowds of serious consumers who were eager to learn more about the vendors’ products and services. Here’s what a few of them said ...

“The potential customers coming in were excited about having a ‘local’ show specifically for their community. Although the amount of people was not overwhelming, the height of interest in our products was high.

I have done the show now several times, and I will definitely be back in 2016.”

– Richard Wilson, SPC Home Improvement

last five years, and these are serious buyers. I also noticed this year that several came from Elizabethtown and Bardstown. I love that the Bullitt County local government and the Bullitt County Chamber was there to show their support for the community.”

– P.J. Moore, L&N Federal Credit Union “The energy was great. A lot of the people attending weren’t just just shopping; they were buying. We had fewer tire-kickers this year. The percentage of closings with lead was good, and we had a better return on our investment than we did last year. A lot of folks were looking for energy-saving windows and doors, especially after last year’s winter.

Even though we’ve had a fairly mild winter this year, they were getting geared up for the worst.”

– Greg Morris, Window World of Louisville According to Schell, attendees commented on having a wide variety of home products and services and the opportunity to talk with exhibitor representatives to get detailed information. “Attendees may have come in looking for one or two items, but they likely walked out with five or six more ideas, which is a great thing down the road for these exhibitors,” she said, adding that vendors reported “good comments all around.” partnered with:

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Q: How Can You Inspire a Positive Work Environment?

By Stacy Smith Rogers

Whether you’re the general contractor of a commercial building project, a loan officer closing the deal on a new mortgage or the person unloading the appliances at a newlywed couple’s starter home, your interaction with everyone you come in contact with is a reflection of who you are and the segment of the industry you represent. So, when projects go awry or others’ faults stand in the way of progress, how do you prevent negative attitudes from spiraling?

Outside influences are hard to control. The only thing we can control is our reaction to them. So, how do we inspire our co-workers, employees, fellow BIA members, colleagues and family members to jump on the “positive outlook bandwagon” when it’s hard enough for us to consider riding it?

A: Think Like a Coach This time of year, when “March Madness” prompts many of us to huddle around the television cheering on our favorite teams (or ones we’ve picked in our NCAA bracket) to victory, it’s interesting to see how positivity plays a role in outcomes. There’s one thing that’s telling of which team is going to win (other than the one who scores the most points), and that’s a positive environment, where teammates know how to work together for a common goal. So how do coaches who lead a team of 20 or so young, impressionable men and women to sacrifice their own interests for the sake of the team and have a positive attitude, despite the bumps and bruises they may get while battling their opponents?

The same way great businesses inspire their employees and colleagues. They lead by example.

A Lesson from Coach Wooden Demonstrating poise, enthusiasm and inspir16 louisville builder • bialouisville.com

ing selflessness are important parts of the game plan toward a positive work environment.

Among the greatest to ever coach the game of basketball was Coach John Wooden, legendary leader of UCLA’s men’s basketball team and beloved mentor to coaches, players and fans all around the world. Wooden translated his coaching philosophy into a model for others to follow: his famous “Pyramid of Success.”

definition of poise was described as “holding fast to your principles and beliefs and acting in accordance with them regardless of how bad (or good) the situation may be.” Inspiring positive work environments, whether in the locker room, the office or on the job site, is a delicate balance of preventing negative influences from overwhelming the entire team.

Handling a conflict with poise is one way to work toward that.

Be Poised When Confronting Negative Environments Wooden listed “poise,” just second from the top tier of his pyramid, which highlights 15 qualities that lead to “competitive greatness.” In his book, Wooden on Leadership, he wrote about poise, “Just be yourself. Don’t pretend to be what you are not. Don’t get rattled, thrown off or unbalanced regardless of the circumstance or situation. Leaders with poise do not panic under pressure.” Wooden’s

Be Selfless A positive work environment, much like “team spirit,” which is on the third tier of his pyramid, is achieved, according to Wooden, through selflessness. “I mean by this that you are eager to sacrifice personal glory or gain for the greater good, namely, the welfare and success of your organization, your team, your group,” he wrote in Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections. Inspiring others to be selfless is best achieved through exam-

ple, with humility. When others see your willingness to “take one for the team,” or sacrifice something so the entire company can benefit, they’ll perhaps be inspired to shed their own selfishness and do the same.

Demonstrate Your Work Ethic and Enthusiasm Anchored by “industriousness” and “enthusiasm,” Wooden’s pyramid begins with two important qualities that can inspire positivity among others when combined. To inspire others to be positive, it’s important for them to experience an inner motivation to do so.

Serving as an example of this is a powerful motivating tool. He further wrote, “Your heart must be in your work. Your energy and enthusiasm stimulates those you work with.

It is the ingredient that transforms industriousness into something of great magnitude – the engine that powers all blocks of the pyramid. It is why I chose industriousness and enthusiasm as the cornerstones of my Pyramid of Success. It is where everything begins.”

Regarding industriousness, he emphasized the value of a strong work ethic. “There is no substitute for very hard work with it comes to success.”

Whichever team you’re rooting for (whether red or blue), we can all be inspired by those teams that demonstrate poise, a sense of team spirit and selflessness while exhibiting enthusiasm as they work hard to accomplish their goals. As you strive for competitive greatness in the workplace, consider how Coach Wooden might inspire others and envision your own team working toward the success of the greater good.

Fun March Madness Fact ...

In 1948, Coach Wooden and his wife, Nellie, moved their family to California when UCLA offered him the head coaching position for men’s basketball. He had hoped to take a job at the University of Minnesota, but a snow storm knocked out telephone lines there and they didn’t call back at 6 p.m. as they had promised. UCLA called about 15 minutes later and offered him the job. Nearly 30 years later, he led his final UCLA to an overtime victory against the University of Louisville in 1975. It was his 16th appearance in the Final Four (10 of which he won – seven consecutively between 1963-73).

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BIA’s education classes have always offered members critical, needto-know information that keeps them up-to-date with continuing education requirements and industry-specific regulations. This year’s class schedule has also included classes designed to increase members’ skills in various areas, including marketing and business strategies. The “Marketing Made Simple” class in January as well as the “Sales Made Simple” and “Steps to a Better Business” classes in February are great examples of that. Numerous safety training classes are on the calendar for the remainder of the year, including those that deal with first aid, driving, accident prevention, electrical and power tool safety and more.

As BIA works to engage a broader member audience with its educational offerings, the Association continues to be a valuable resource for information for members and the community at-large.

Lead Renovator Refresher Training Offered Important for many BIA members who work on pre-1978 homes is the upcoming EPA Lead Renovator Refresher Training Class to be held March 11 and April 15 at BIA. According to Linda Griffin, DerMARCH 10 * Understanding Registered Builder & Remodeler Contracts & Warranties 9:30 am - 11:30 am (3 hours BIA, 0 hours MCR) * Finance 1 pm - 3 pm (2 hours BIA, 0 hours MCR) 11 EPA Lead Renovator Refresher Training 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (4 hours BIA, 4 hours MCR) Fee to attend this class is $125.

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by City Safety, it’s very important for members to note that the EPA requires a refresher course before their certification expires. (The law went into effect in 2010, so the five-year expiration is up for those who were required to get their certification before April 22, 2010.) “They have to get their training prior to their expiration dates or they won’t be allowed to take the refresher course. They’ll have to take the original certification course all over again.” Griffin said the cost for the refresher course is $125, while the cost for the full eight-hour certification (plus two hours of hands-on training) is $225. The hefty fine of $37,500 is more intimidating, however, if contractors are working on property with an expired certification. Griffin explained that for those who took their training early (prior to April of 2010) they have until July 1, 2015 to become re-certified. (She encourages firms to apply for re-certification on the EPA’s website 90 days before the deadline.)

For more information, visit www2.epa.gov/lead/epa-lead-safe-certification-program.

Off Site Class: Independent Electrical Contractors Association 1810 Plantside Drive, 40299 17 HVAC 101, Electrical Code Update, Plumbing 101 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (4 hours BIA, 4 hours MCR) 18 Financials Made Simple 1 pm - 3 pm (2 hours BIA, 0 hours MCR) 23 CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens 7:30 am - 10:30 am (3 hours BIA/3 hours safety training/ 0 hours MCR) Fee to attend this class is $60.

Off Site Class: Independent Electrical Contractors Association 1810 Plantside Drive, 40299

BIA Education Department 24 Safety Training - Driving Safety/Ergonomics 9 am - 11 am (2 hours BIA/0 hours MCR/2 hours AGC safety training) Off Site Class: Independent Electrical Contractors Association 1810 Plantside Drive, 40299 24 Introduction to QuickBooks 1 pm - 4 pm (3 hours BIA, 0 hours MCR) 26 Overview of the Kentucky Residential Code and the Permitting & Inspection Process in Louisville Metro 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (4 hours BIA, 4 hours MCR) 31 Hardwood Flooring 10 am - 12 noon (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) Estimating for Remodelers 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) QuickBooks for Remodelers: Percentage of Completion Accounting 2:30 pm - 4 pm (1 ½ hours BIA, 0 hours MCR) APRIL 14 Safety Training - Accident Prevention and the Cost of Minor Injuries 9 am - 11 am (2 hours BIA/2 hours MCR/2 hours AGC safety training) Off Site Class: Independent Electrical Contractors Association 1810 Plantside Drive, 40299 15 EPA Lead Renovator Refresher Training 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (4 hours BIA, 4 hours MCR) Fee to attend this class is $125.

16 Site Planning 9 am - 11 am (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) (Along with possible MSD Training - see class description for details) 21 Safety Training - Fall Protection/Scaffolding 9 am - 11 am (2 hours BIA/2 hours MCR/2 hours AGC safety training) Off Site Class: Independent Electrical Contractors Association 1810 Plantside Drive, 40299 23 * Insurance, Job Site Safety, Warranties 9 am - 11 am (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) 27 CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens 7:30 am - 10:30 am (3 hours BIA/3 hours safety training/0 hours MCR) Fee to attend this class is $60.

Off Site Class: Independent Electrical Contractors Association 1810 Plantside Drive, 40299

MAY 13 EPA Lead Renovator Refresher Training 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (4 hours BIA, 4 hours MCR) Fee to attend this class is $125.

18 CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens 7:30 am - 10:30 am (3 hours BIA/3 hours safety training/0 hours MCR) Fee to attend this class is $60.

Off Site Class: Independent Electrical Contractors Association 1810 Plantside Drive, 40299 JUNE 29 CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens 7:30 am - 10:30 am (3 hours BIA/3 hours safety training/0 hours MCR) Fee to attend this class is $60.

Off Site Class: Independent Electrical Contractors Association 1810 Plantside Drive, 40299 JULY 27 CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens 7:30 am - 10:30 am (3 hours BIA/3 hours safety training/0 hours MCR) Fee to attend this class is $60.

Off Site Class: Independent Electrical Contractors Association 1810 Plantside Drive, 40299 AUGUST 11 EPA Lead Renovator Refresher Training 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (4 hours BIA, 4 hours MCR) Fee to attend this class is $125.

13 Metal Roofing - Residential & Light Commercial 1 pm - 3 pm (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) 18 Construction Technology & Application 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (4 hours BIA, 4 hours MCR) (Current Code Book Required) Window & Door Best Practices AND Weather Resistant Barriers 1 pm - 3 pm (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) 24 CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens 7:30 am - 10:30 am (3 hours BIA/3 hours safety training/0 hours MCR) Fee to attend this class is $60.

Off Site Class: Independent Electrical Contractors Association 1810 Plantside Drive, 40299 SEPTEMBER 9 EPA Lead Renovator Refresher Training 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (4 hours BIA, 4 hours MCR) (Fee to attend this class is $125) march 2015 19

BIA Education Department 10 HVAC 201, Electrical Low Voltage Systems, Plumbing 201 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (4 hours BIA, 4 hours MCR) 22 Safety Training - Personal Protective Equipment/Electrical Safety Practices 9 am - 11 am (2 hours BIA/2 hours MCR/2 hours AGC safety training) Off Site Class: Independent Electrical Contractors Association 1810 Plantside Drive, 40299 24 Next Generation Bath 9 am - 3:30 pm (6 hours BIA, 6 hours MCR) 28 CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens 7:30 am - 10:30 am (3 hours BIA/3 hours safety training/0 hours MCR) Fee to attend this class is $60.

Off Site Class: Independent Electrical Contractors Association 1810 Plantside Drive, 40299 29 Safety Training - Fall Protection/Scaffolding 9 am - 11 am (2 hours BIA/0 hours MCR/2 hours AGC safety training) Off Site Class: Independent Electrical Contractors Association 1810 Plantside Drive, 40299 OCTOBER 6 Safety Training - Accident Prevention & the Cost of Minor Injuries 9 am - 11 am (2 hours BIA/2 hours MCR/2 hours AGC safety training) Off Site Class: Independent Electrical Contractors Association 1810 Plantside Drive, 40299 13 Safety Training - Personal Protective Equipment/Ladder Safety 9 am - 11 am (2 hours BIA/2 hours MCR/2 hours AGC safety training) Off Site Class: Independent Electrical Contractors Association 1810 Plantside Drive, 40299 14 * Estimating & Business Management for Builders and Remodelers 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (4 hours BIA, 4 hours MCR) Installation of Fireplaces to Meet all the New Codes 1 pm - 3 pm (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) 20 Safety Training - Trenching & Excavation/Power Tool Safety 9 am - 11 am (2 hours BIA/2 hours MCR/2 hours AGC safety training) Off Site Class: Independent Electrical Contractors Association 1810 Plantside Drive, 40299 20 - * Project Management 1 pm - 4 pm (3 hours BIA, 3 hours MCR) 22 EPA Lead Renovator Refresher Training 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (4 hours BIA, 4 hours MCR) Fee to attend this class is $125.

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26 CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens 7:30 am - 10:30 am (3 hours BIA/3 hours safety training/0 hours MCR) Fee to attend this class is $60.

Off Site Class: Independent Electrical Contractors Association 1810 Plantside Drive, 40299 27 Safety Training - Power Tool Safety/Electrical Safety Practices 9 am - 11 am (2 hours BIA/2 hours MCR/2 hours AGC safety training) Off Site Class: Independent Electrical Contractors Association 1810 Plantside Drive, 40299 29 Safety Training - Accident Prevention and the Cost of Minor Injuries 9 am - 11 am (2 hours BIA/2 hours MCR/2 hours AGC safety training) Off Site Class: Independent Electrical Contractors Association 1810 Plantside Drive, 40299 NOVEMBER 10 EPA Lead Renovator Refresher Training 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (4 hours BIA, 4 hours MCR) Fee to attend this class is $125.

17 Six Hour Class - Residential Code Update, Installation of Fireplaces to Meet all the New Codes, Safety Training - Fall Protection/Scaffolding 9 am - 3:30 pm (6 hours BIA, 6 hours MCR) Off Site Class: These classes will be held at Ramada Plaza Louisville Hotel and Conference Center, 9700 Bluegrass Parkway, Louisville, KY 40299 - Julia Belle Room.

19 Specification Writing AND *Total Home Builder Framing 12 noon - 4 pm (4 hours BIA, 4 hours MCR) 23 CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens 7:30 am - 10:30 am (3 hours BIA/3 hours safety training/0 hours MCR) Fee to attend this class is $60.

Off Site Class: Independent Electrical Contractors Association 1810 Plantside Drive, 40299 DECEMBER 15 EPA Lead Renovator Refresher Training 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (4 hours BIA, 4 hours MCR) Fee to attend this class is $125.

17 Six Hour Class: Residential Code Update, Energy Code Compliance Differences Between Prescriptive & Performance Paths, Safety Training - Power Tool Safety/Fall Protection 9 am - 3:30 pm (6 hours BIA, 6 hours MCR) Off Site Class: These classes will be held at Ramada Plaza Louisville Hotel and Conference Center, 9700 Bluegrass Parkway, Louisville, KY 40299 - Julia Belle Room.

21 CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens 7:30 am - 10:30 am (3 hours BIA/3 hours safety training/0 hours MCR) Fee to attend this class is $60.

Off Site Class: Independent Electrical Contractors Association 1810 Plantside Drive, 40299

BEFORE

AFTER

Not Just Another Facade Update A Call-to-Action Inspires a BIA Family Who Gives (and Receives) the Blessing Inspired by BICF

by Stacy Smith Rogers When Mark Simpson, Simpson Builders, drove up to Dawn Renner’s house to research space for her sons’ BICF playhouse project, he saw a home in need of attention. Renner is the single mother of three children. Sons Gabriel and Noah are the recipients of a playhouse designed by Simpson and built by Pat Durham, Pat Durham Builder, in partnership with YouthBuild Louisville and Kosair Charities. Gabriel and Noah also have an older sister named Angelina. Their mother juggles a busy schedule caring for them and teaching for a living. Simpson knew this and decided to use his gifts to help her improve the facade of her home and hopefully lighten up her load a little.

An Answer to a Prayer What Simpson didn’t know was that, just a week prior, Renner had received a letter from her insurance company encouraging her to make repairs to the exterior of her home. She hadn’t responded to them yet because she was dealing with a broken washer and still trying to recover financially from having to repair and replace items in her basement that had been flooded when her back-up sump pump went out, bringing nearly a foot of water into the home. Simpson’s offer to help was not only a nice gesture; it was an answer to a prayer.

“We all have talents that we’ve been given, and when an opportunity presents itself to help someone we should do that,” Simpson said.

“You take someone like Dawn who has devoted her life to helping these children, and it’s easy to want to help her. When I drove up to the home and saw it in disrepair, I knew I had to do it,” he added.

Simpson went home and recruited nearly his entire to family to help, asked BIA’s Building Industry Charitable Foundation (BICF) to solicit donations and before he knew it, he had a crew of about nine people working together with paint donated by Sherman Williams and gutters by A1 Aluminum. Simpson and his family, along

with the aid of little Angelina, cleaned the brick, repaired some rotted wood, installed gutters and painted the entire home, using soft colors of cream, white and grey. Simpson said they did the lion’s share of the work in one weekend, then came back the next to complete it.

He said that even though his family worked hard and grew tired and was covered in paint as the day went on, everyone was happy to be there. “When you do something like this, there’s no money exchanged, there’s just a smile at the end of the day, and that trumps any payment.”

The Family’s Reaction “When Mark approached me about making the repairs, I was brought to tears immediately,” Renner said. She described the experience, “Nobody has ever gone out of their way for me like that. This was a godsend.” Renner explained that her home had been abandoned a year before she purchased it and there were a lot of repairs needed, including replacing brick on the exterior. “There was no way I could match the brick, so there were literally three different colors of it on my home.

Now, it’s painted this beautiful shade of cream and I love it. And, not only did Mark put shutters on the front, he added them to the sides too. Having the gutters replaced really helped as well. When we went to church and came back after the family had been working, Gabriel jumped out of the car and said, ‘Gosh, our house looks different. It looks like someone gave it new paint.’ and I told him that that’s exactly what they did.”

Renner said her daughter Angelina’s experience helping paint the home was almost as valuable as the repairs themselves. “She jumped in and helped paint the front of the house. She felt very proud of herself, and it’s so important for her to find a positive way to feel proud of herself.” march 2015 21

Landscaping Professionals Offer Beautiful and Practical Advice

By Nancy Miller

Landscaping was one of the losers in the economic downturn when homeowners were reluctant to devote a considerable part of their budget to enhancing a home’s exterior. But in the last couple of years, there’s been a resurgence of interest in initiating a landscape project or expanding the scale of a planned project.

Still, price may be an obstacle, as noted by Scott Zimmerman, of Frank Otte Landscape and Design Group, who says, “Most people aren’t prepared for the sticker shock. They aren’t aware of what they see in magazines or on television can cost. But, we explain to them that they can get a good percentage of their costs back if they sell the home, not to mention the enjoyment they will receive while they live in it.”

Landscapes, sometimes simple, others intricate, have become central to the burgeoning interest in outdoor living. No longer is a patio with a grill sufficient. The spaces often incorporate elements such as a kitchen with a pizza oven, pergola or pavilion, fireplace and firepit.

Sixty-percent of Tony Karimi’s My Pool and Patio customers request a heat source such as a fireplace or firepit that not only provide warmth but are also an important part of the décor.

“Water features may be appealing, but they can require a great deal of maintenance. Bubblers are ideal because they don’t have a pond that can collect garbage, contributing to their low maintenance. They can even be designed to have water that jumps from one level to another,” says Karimi.

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How an outdoor space will be used often determines the landscape design. Also, the site itself has to be taken into consideration. “Louisville gets pretty hot in the summer, so we think about where the sun is in relationship to the space. Do we need to provide shade so it’s more enjoyable to be outside and have relief from the sun? What times of day do the homeowners like being outside?” asks Hope Gardiner, of Boone Gardiner Garden Center. She believes landscaping should be individualized for it to be successful. People who cook a lot may want a kitchen garden. If they like perennials, they will want plenty of flowers they can and bring inside. If there is a large dog in the family, a dog run at the back of the property may protect the landscape.

According to Karimi, consumer education helps the homeowner and the landscaper achieve the desired goals. “We have to bring them up to speed on everything from plant material to pavers. They may be wary of pavers because they have seen weeds growing through bricks.

So we have to help them understand that is almost nonexistent with pavers because they’re sealed.

Plant Materials “There was a time not long ago when there was a handful of species that were overused. Growers and nurserymen have caught on that there’s definitely a market for native species versus other type of ma-

Landscaping terial, some of which are considered invasive. Today there’s a more conscientious effort to having a healthier landscape environment,” says John Addington, of BTM Engineering.

When choosing plant material, he refers to MSD and LG&E recommendations as well to the Planning Commission’s Land Development Code for Louisville and Jefferson County.

The Code emphasizes that a well-designed landscape provides aesthetic appeal and makes an important contribution to the health, safety and general welfare of the community by:

• Reducing noise, air and visual pollution

• Lowering air temperatures and glare associated with heat islands, large impervious surfaces and reflected sunlight.

• Improving the appearance of vehicular use areas and property abutting public rights-of-way

• Preserving, protecting and promoting the aesthetic appeal, character and value of surrounding properties

The Code also offers extensive lists of Preferred Trees, Shrubs and Plants that are suitable for the Louisville area and are hardy in Zones 5-7. LG&E offers a Plan Before You Plant Guide that classifies trees and shrubs, based on their height at maturity, into three zones, and offers information about soil, sun, shade and specifics about each species, such as color, shape and fragrance.

Detailed information supplied by the Louisville Water Company extends to defining invasive exotic plants and common weeds. The company advises that invasive species impact native plants, animals and natural ecosystems by reducing biodiversity, altering hydrologic conditions, altering soil characteristics, interfering with natural selection, repelling or poisoning native insects, competing for pollinators, displacing rare plant species, increasing predation on native birds due to removal of natural habitat and food sources, serving as reservoirs of plant pathogens, displacing complex communities with single species monocultures, and diluting the genetic composition of native plants through hybridization.

More sophisticated approaches to landscaping are being applied to both new and existing residential and commercial developments. “Developers or owners of larger retail areas that are kind of outdated are putting big investments into making them visually pleasing environments. They’re adding landscape islands and other features to places where there isn’t even a blade of grass. Developers of old properties are bringing them up to today’s standards by putting an extra effort into a landscape that has a return on investment,” says Addington. He gives Old Brownsboro Crossing as an example. “Suburban and fairly rural, located on a two-lane road 15 years ago; its developers are now seeing the significance of having a tree canopy with even more trees than the development code requires. And there are rain gardens with plant species that weren’t available a decade ago.”

Developers receive credit for planting larger trees, or a certain type of tree that has a larger canopy as it matures. “In the past, they may not have thought much about the species as long as it stayed alive. Now they’re considering an oak or maple tree that spreads rather than an upright, columnar type tree, or even some evergreens that don’t have much of a canopy. However, we still design for a variety of trees that have interest, not just a monoculture of only one type,” he adds.

“It’s not that we’re only putting more landscaping into an area, but

we are grading the areas to be more functional, with a real purpose, not to be just pretty. We’re helping streams and rivers by keeping cleaner the water that runs off the sites.

“Approximately 20 percent of our work comes from commercial clients. It’s typically government work for which we use permeable pavers or eco-friendly type materials, and rain gardens that manage water by collecting it on-premise,” says Karimi.

Rain gardens are becoming popular among homeowners as well.

MSD suggests several factors to take into consideration when designing a residential rain garden. Understanding how water flows through the yard and where runoff is causing erosion along a patio or driveway are good starting points. The garden should be located close enough to the source of water runoff, such as a disconnected downspout or driveway, so that water can be easily directed into the garden bed. Capturing 100% of roof runoff isn’t always possible, but the rain garden should be placed in an area that doesn’t tend to hold water. Some soil types will have to be amended to ensure proper draining. Soil can be tested by the Jefferson County Extension Service. It’s possible to design a rain garden in a variety of sizes and shapes, and to meet budget requirements. Native plants are preferred, but non-native plants are acceptable if they are not invasive.

Rules and regulations are becoming more involved with environmental sustainability. MSD codes and regulations are resulting in more rain gardens and bioswales that help clean stormwater run-off. We’re now required to retain the first inch of rainfall so it doesn’t drain into the system. Another advantage is that not as much irrigation is needed.

- John Addington, BTM Engineering

Color is one of the most essential features of a stunning landscape. But selecting and coordinating the best colors isn’t as simple as one might think.

“Instead of doing one of every kind of plant and mixing many different colors, I like to do three or four varieties of plants instead of 20 different ones, and use larger swaths of colors rather than many smaller ones. That allows the eye and mind to absorb and to take in the palette of plants rather than looking like a fireworks display in the yard,” advises Gardiner.

Colors in landscaping trend just as they do in interior design. Zimmerman believes pink and teal are the colors of the season. He says varietals also experience their own trends. “Knockout roses that were very popular eight or 10 years ago flooded the market, but are now waning. I wouldn’t say there’s one plant that has replaced them. Hydrangeas have picked up the pace because of all the colors that now exist. They’re a great plant for color, but they simply can’t handle high heat.”

He urges clients to think of the front and back yards as two distinctly different spaces and to try to keep the front yard’s landscape more organized. “You can get a little more crazy with color choices in the back yard,” he says. He also sees the backyard as a wonderful place to work in hardscape elements, such as patios, walkways, retaining or seating walls and fireplaces.

Why be content with placing a row of boxwoods in front of the house when you could have several plant materials that are more interesting and will alternate colors throughout the year? Karimi says winter doesn’t mean there can’t be color in a landscape. Many plants may go dormant in the winter but can still exhibit dolor and texture. march 2015 23

Landscaping ing the way in matching decorative landscape lighting fixtures to the style of exterior home lighting fixtures, further coordinating lighting with the style and character of the house.

Landscape lighting should be balanced from different angles. The last thing you want is heavy lighting in some spots and darkness in others.

- Brook Tafel, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Kentucky

Where you plant is just as important as what you plant.

Gardiner cautions that planting trees too close to the house can cause major problems once the trees reach maturity. “People may think a five-foot, or even a three-foot, Japanese maple is perfect, but they won’t think it is so perfect when it blocks a window or takes over half the front of the house.”

Landscape Lighting When planning landscape lighting, Eric Steinbrenner, of Brecher’s Lighting, uses the architecture of a house as a focal point, perhaps working off columns or archways, and eventually unifying the surroundings of the home to the actual house.

“Lighting can pull everything together and balance out the different components. It can create a more useable, attractive outdoor space, and can provide all-important safety and security in the evening,” he says.

Glare is the enemy in landscape lighting. Another problem, according to Brook Tafel, of Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Kentucky, is overcompensating with task lights on sidewalks and steps, which can create a runway effect. Ideally, lighting blends in, becoming almost subliminal. “If the lighting is well-executed, no one will say they love it. Instead, they’ll say they love the landscaping and look of the house.

We err on the side of being conservative with the amount of light, which is in the customer’s best interest because our pricing is related to the number of fixtures.”

He tends to prefer very low profile outdoor fixtures. LED allows crafting fixtures with smaller profiles than the big, bulky fixtures of the past. The new fixtures, invisible as possible, can often be integrated as walls or steps are being constructed. They can also be retrofitted into retaining and other types of walls.

“Warm white LED lighting is the way to go for new installations and for upgrades to existing lighting systems. Sure, they are more energy efficient, but, frankly, my customers are more concerned with their lower maintenance. The lowering of the energy bills is icing on the cake,” he says. “With LED, it’s possible to have a 300 watt transformer cover a great deal of space. You could accomplish four times as much as with standard incandescent products,” says Steinbrenner. He also says almost all manufacturers of landscape lighting are leaning toward the use of LED versus lamping that was done with MR16s, typically used in spotlights, and other incandescent sources of light.

LED lighting not only reduces energy consumption, but also produces more light with less wattage. The lower wattage gives greater flexibility and expandability for adding to or altering different elements of the landscape lighting, says Steinbrenner. Hinckley and Kichler are lead24 louisville builder • bialouisville.com

Landscape lighting generally interweaves lighting of the architecture, landscape elements and path, steps or transition areas. Tafel lights the back of the house from the view of the interior out. The back of a home usually has fewer architectural features than the front, so lighting tends to focus on trees, hardscapes, decks and different types of path lighting. Because landscape lighting is labor intensive and highquality fixtures can be costly, most pros will be happy to install it in phases.

New Equipment Tim Riley, of Bobcat Enterprises, cites the T450 compact track loader, which is available from his company for purchase or to rent, as a formidable equipment introduction. Specially sized for tight jobsites, it is 56 inches wide with a standard bucket, 77.8-inches high, and has a rear bumper that extends past the tailgate. With 61-horsepower, it is a 25% increase over the previous model, and offers faster dump and rollback cycle times, along with higher lift and tilt cylinder forces. The T450, with a two-speed drive-system, has a 1,400-pound rated operating capacity at 35 percent of tip and a 2,000-pount ROC at 50 percent of tip.

“It’s great because it has all the features of big machines,” says Riley.

As with the S450, it includes standard machine shutdown production, and the system monitors coolant and oil temperatures. Cold weather protection limits the maximum engine speed, preventing premature component wear or failure. To reach operating temperature more quickly, engine idle speed is raised slightly. The cooling system draws clean air from above and directs it out through side vents. Options for the skid steer and compact track loader include air conditioning, keyless start and a deluxe instrumentation panel that monitors key loader functions such as fuel consumptions.

“Our new products are the D Series skid steer loader, compact track loader and multi-terrain loaders,” says Andrew Boyd, of Whayne Supply, adding that the D Series models introduce a new standard in sealed and pressurized cab design. They feature a redesigned cab with new lift arm design for improved sight lines, and increased engine performance. An electronic throttle permits precise rpm settings. The foot throttle functions as a decelerator pedal, providing an added degree of control, allowing the operator to quickly adjust travel speed during maneuvers or to regulate engine speed when using hydromechanical work tools.

The six skid steer loader models range in operating capacity from 1,800 pounds to 3,700 pounds. Two models can be as narrow as 60 inches.

The multi-terrain and compact track models have torsion-axle suspensions to isolate their track-roller frames from the chassis, resulting in a smooth ride and absorbing shock loads that would be transmitted to the frame and drive components.

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spikelist

All-Time Big Spike 1500d John Miranda, Pinnacle Properties of Louisville ...........2601

Grand Spike 1000d Ellery Esposito, Esposito Construction, Inc. .................1227 Stanley G. Logan, Jr.,

Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance, Inc. ......................1145 Robert L. Eberenz Jr., Builder, LLC...............................1092 Richard S. Buttorff, The Buttorff Company ...................1058 Joe Pusateri, Elite Homes, Inc. ......................................1027

Statesman 500d Robert Welch, Welch Builders, Inc. .................................881 Keith Eberenz, Keith Eberenz, Builder ...........................831 James R. Skaggs, Omikron Construction Co. -Honorary.......818 Robert A. Peterson, Jr., Robert A. Peterson, Jr., Co. Inc. .. 789 Michael L. Montgomery,

MONTCO Builders, Inc. -Honorary................... 767 Bill Reisert, Sr. , Reisert Insurance Agency ......................698 Robert H. Marrett, CMB Development Co. ...................670 Dale Hellmann, Prudential Heating and Air...................619 Glen E. Stuckel, Glen E. Stuckel Builder, Inc. ................581

400d A. Thomas Sturgeon, Sturgeon & Associates Inc. ............487 Fred R. Dallenbach, Dallenbach Builders, Inc. ................469 Richard Eberenz, Richard Eberenz, Builder -Honorary...446 Rusty Wessel, Wessel Insurance Agency, Inc. ..................437 Clete Reinhart, Reinhart Construction Co. .....................431 Stan Humphrey, Stan Humphrey Construction...............430

Super Spike 250d Richard Miles, Dogwood Homes of Kentucky.................388 Bob Thieneman Jr., Estate Homes....................................388 Richard Bean, B B & T, retired.........................................367 Carl Baker, Sterling Development Corp. .........................366 Tom Raver, Fireplace Distributors....................................342 Don Petty-Honorary........................................................303 Michael “Rocky” Pusateri, Elite Homes...........................299 William (Bill) Wilkinson, Wilkinson Builders, Inc..........296 Jeremy Esposito, Esposito Construction...........................296 Pat Thieneman-Seitz, Thieneman-Seitz Builder ..............286 Billy Doelker, Key Homes................................................273 Clifford Thieneman, Clifford Thieneman Co. Inc. ...........269 J. Robert Westerman Builder -Honorary..........................253 Leo Thieneman, Sr., Leo Thieneman Co., Inc. .................250

Trophy - 200 Steve Church, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance.................240 Scott Jagoe, Jagoe Homes.................................................232 Roger Plamp, Plamp-Keen Agency, Inc. .........................228 Teresa Morgan, Semonin Realtors...................................228 Jesse Francis, Francis & Company....................................223 Roger Bright-honorary.....................................................220 Greg Esposito, Greg Esposito Contractor. ......................220

Royal Spike - 150 Lafe McGary....................................................................197 Roger Harbison, Cornell Harbison Excavating................194 Dave Smith, Blacksmith Homes .....................................192 David Lurding, Lurding Homes......................................183 John F. Pohlman Builder, Inc. -Honorary.........................167 Pat Durham, Pat Durham Bldr, Inc. ................................162 Robert L. Eberenz, Sr., Robert L. Eberenz, Inc. -Honorary....154

Red Spike - 100d Jack Band, Jack Band Builder, Inc. ...................................145 Sherrie Kruse, First Capital Bank.....................................144

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Charline Neal, Primerica Financial Services.....................143 John Thomas, Boland Maloney Lumber...........................139 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 Don Karem, Karem Built Homes, Inc..............................104 Sidney J. Anderson, S.J. Anderson Builder, Inc. ...............103 Robert D. Ford, R. Ford Construction Co., Inc. -Honorary....100 John Lannert, Lincoln Insurance Agency.........................100

75d Shawn Corrigan, Corrigan Electric....................................97 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 Willard Bryant, Bryant Construction, LLC.......................83 Kevin Passanisi, PC Home Center.....................................79 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 Leo Thieneman, Jr., Leo Thieneman & Sons, LLC............71 Mark Aschbacher, Lincoln Insurance.................................69 Brendan Kavanaugh, Great Northern Building Products........69 Ron Hartman, Ernst Concrete. .........................................67 Rocco Pigneri, Ball Homes.................................................65 Vic Koestel, General Shale.................................................63 David Mikels, Graber’s Insealators.....................................61 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...................52 Derek Smothers, Quality One Steel Design Inc................50 David Monsour, Monsour Builders....................................50

Life Spike - 25d Ken Block, Hyland, Block & Hyland, Inc. ........................49 Deepa Kamat, Granite America.........................................49 Chris Osborne, DeVille Homes.........................................48 Phil Fackler-Fackler Homes...............................................47 Paul Miele, K-I Lumber & Building Materials..................44 Dave French, LG&E..........................................................44 P.R. Lancaster, Lancaster Built Homes..............................44 Davis Boland, Boland Maloney Lumber.............................44 David Rateau, Rateau Construction ..................................43 Greg Schrenger, Schrenger Construction ..........................43 Melanie Pearson, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance...............43 David Ernst, Prestige Builders............................................41 Penny Love, Design Innovations, Inc.................................40 Phillip Wayne Leigh, Phillip Leigh, Inc.............................39 Mike Effinger, Effinger Construction.................................38 Mike Hall, K-I Lumber & Building Materials .................36 Chris Palmer, DEEM.........................................................36 Mike Sanders, Mike Sanders Builders................................36 Woody Hamilton, Semonin Realtors ................................35 Jason Black, Stonecroft Homes...........................................35 Ben Tyler, Ben Tyler Building & Remodeling ...................35 John Sizemore, 2-10 Home Warranty................................34

Jerry Ostertag, Closet Factory............................................34 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 Vince Kimbel, Kimbel Construction..................................30 Ben Peerce Swindler, Ben Peerce Swindler, Builder ..........29 Carolyn Miller, Sure Linc Services.....................................29 Brandon Bailey, Bailey Remodeling...................................29 Mike Judah, Judah Real Estate ..........................................28 Dan Smith, Stonelake Homes ...........................................28 Roger Hack, MRC Construction.......................................27 James French, J & L Construction.....................................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 Ryan Miranda, Churchill McGee.......................................25 Kari Vogedes, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance....................25

Spike - 6d 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...............................21 Lindsay Raidt, Chenoweth Construction...........................19 Peter Cooper, Ansac, Inc.....................................................17 Brad Lehmann, Lehmann Homes.....................................17 Dennis Montana, Lawn Care Co., Inc. ..............................17 Leah Alexander, Hawkeye Security....................................16 Andrew Holden, Commonwealth Bank & Trust...............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 Tim Henson, Amercia’s Floor Source................................12 Scott Church, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance....................11 David Weis, Meridian Construction...................................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.................................................10 Donald Wirtzberger, Sierra Design & Construction............9 Mike Danzinger, SB Home Renovations.............................9 Rick Merritt, Denton Floyd Development..........................9 R.L. Lanham, R.L. Home Services......................................8 Floyd Chelf, Chelf Insurance Agency..................................8 David Richardson, David Richardson Builder......................8 Kevin Rich, Rich Design Studios.........................................8 Mickey Corcoran, Mickey Corcoran Builder.......................8 David Westfall, Homework Residential Renovations, Inc....7 Brad DeVries, Semonin Realtors..........................................7 John Hollenbach, Hollenbach-Oakley.................................7 James Duke Greene, Cimarron Construction, Co................7 Greg Burrus, Burrus Architecture & Construction, LLC....7 Larry Hobson, Louisville Paving..........................................7 Chad Peyton, Peyton Contracting, LLC..............................6 Deborah Bilitski, Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs..........................6 JP Delaney, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance..........................6 Amy Wagner, Reflections of You By Amy, LLC..................6

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Shelby County Council It is that time of year again! Shelby County Council will meet Tuesday, March 10th at Claudia Sanders Dinner House, 3202 Shelbyville Rd, Shelbyville, KY. The meeting will be from 11:301:00. Bobby Hudson, Shelby County Industrial and Development Foundation President, will speak to the group regarding Shelby County becoming the new Industrial HotSpot. Please RSVP to Nicole Bouchard or Dawn Agnew if you would like to attend. We do need RSVP’s to plan accordingly for lunch. Nicole@bialouisville. com or Dawn@bialouisville.com Oldham County Council This year’s first Oldham County Council Meeting will be held at the Kentucky Artisan Distillery, 6230 Old LaGrange Rd., Crestwood, KY 40014. (This is next to Yew Dell Gardens) This meeting will be on March 26th from 11:30-1:00. They will be giving tours of the Distillery that day. We will also enjoy lunch at the facility, so please get your RSVP in early so we can plan accordingly. You may RSVP to Dawn Agnew or Nicole Bouchard at Dawn@bialouisville.com or Nicole@bialouisville.com.

The BIA of Greater Louisville wants to thank and recognize ALL of our members, Associates, Builders & Affiliates this summer.

Please mark your calendars for May 13th, June 10th, and July 8th; BIA will have Member Appreciation Lunches at our office location. These lunches will be open from 11:30-1:00. Just stop by and enjoy a free lunch on us! These will be fun opportunities to visit and network with other members and customers. More details to come.

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Custom Mail Boxes • Street Signs Cluster Box Units • Condos • Multi-Units SMC Meeting Sales and Marketing Council is gearing up for a fun and motivating year! They will kick off the year on Thursday March 12th at Big Spring Country Club, 5901 Dutchmans Ln. The networking will begin at 9AM; the continental breakfast and meeting will be from 9:30-10:30. Our guest speaker will be Marj Graves, who came highly recommended by GLAR’s Women’s Council. Please RSVP to Nicole Bouchard or Dawn Agnew to register for this event.

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newmembers Associates Approved 01/15

Higher Ground Contracting, LLC

Custom Select Realty

James White

Rob Sightler Type of Business: Real Estate Brokers Sponsor: Pat Durham PBI Bank, Inc. Cliff Radin Type of Business: Banking Sponsor: Chris Osborne Office Environment Company Emily Kern Type of Business: office furniture and products Sponsor: John Miranda MasterKraft Construction Dan Smith Type of Business: Framing Sponsor: Jack Band Louisville Tractor Jason Raney Type of Business: Outdoor Power equipment sales, service, parts Sponsor: Tom Raver Valassis, Inc. Tom Reynolds Type of Business: Targeted direct mail, digital advertising Sponsor: Tom Raver

corporatesponsors Special thanks to these 2015 BIA corporate sponsors:

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Type of Business: Painting Sponsor: JP Delaney Lilly Sign Company Christopher Dobbs Type of Business: Sign Manufacturing and Service Sponsor: JP Delaney Access Ventures, Inc. Forest Aalderink Type of Business: Neighborhood redevelopment Sponsor: Michael O’Dea Affiliates Approved 01/15 Judy McGaha Caliber Home Loans Sponsor: Rodny Davidson Kathy Small Caliber Home Loans Sponsor: Rodny Davidson Sam Robey Re/Max Associates-John Milliner Group Sponsor: Pat Durham Aaron Johnson Gresham, Smith & Partners Sponsor: Jon Henney

honorroll membermilestone Congratulations to these Milestone Members. These members have reached a milestone mark in their membership with their renewal in January 25 Years Overhead Door Company of Louisville- Greg Conn Sam Kinnaird’s Flooring Outlet, Inc. - Jim Mudd 15 Years Mark McCoy- Associate Builder/Remodeler Quality Systems, Inc. /Roof Worxs- Dennis Erhard Rob Schwager Painting, Inc. - Rob Schwager 10 Years Brian Bentley Construction, Inc. - Brian Bentley David Metry Painting- David Metry DC Flooring, Inc. - Danny Davis Eastern Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC- Gary Glanz Grisanti Group Commercial Real Estate-Paul Gristanti JAS Construction & Remodeling- Jason Scott Louisville Paving & Construction Company, Inc. - Larry Hobson Jeremy McGraw- Associate Builder/Remodeler Splash of Color Home Services, LLC- Steve Tembeleski 5 Years Thad Adams- Registered Remodeler Jungle Jim’s Lawn Service- David McGill Metro Cleanup- Greg Epley River City Wholesale- Darren Collins Stephen Edwards Building Movers- Stephen Edwards

1 Year Alcott & Bentley- Allyson Mokhtarei Bickely Tile Works, LLC- Greg Bickley Duke’s Roof & Exterior Construction, LLC- Brad Oliver, II G & R Woodworking, LLC- Glenn Graber Jay Suell Electrical Contracting, LLC- Jay Suell Masker Custom Trim & Remodel, LLC Brandon Masker Rick Merritt- Associate Builder/Remodeler Signature Countertops, Inc. - Chris Garten Trex Company, Inc. - Nathan Price BSP Insurance- Brandon Priest Eden Shale Nursery, Inc. - John Idstein Gary Dukes, PLS- Gary Dukes H. F. McClure Maintenance Service, Inc. – Timothy McClure Hancock Landscape- Todd Hancock Jarboe Brothers, LLC- Maurice Jarboe Living Spaces by Lyn- Lyn Mabry Marvin Window & Doors- Jim Piatt Matly Digital Solutions, LLC- Steven Matly Stack Insurance Agency- Matt Stack T. M. Power Enterprises DBA Tom Power Painting- Tom Power The Trane Company- Matt Brizendine Torres Construction- Juan Torres USP Structural Connectors- Chris Hirsbrunner

As of January 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 Boral Bricks 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 Porter 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.

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March

advertiserindex Bobcat Enterprises........................................ 27

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Home, Garden & Remodeling Show, presented by Window World Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center

Bonnycastle Appliance & TV......................... 17

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Membership Committee 10:00 a.m., BIA

Duggins Co, Inc............................................ 27

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Retention Committee 11:00 a.m., BIA

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

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Associates Committee Meeting 3:00 p.m., BIA

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Registered Builder Committe 10:00 a.m., BIA

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Codes and Standards Committee 11:00 a.m., BIA

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Executive Committee 1:00 p.m., BIA

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Board of Directors 3:00 p.m., BIA

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Oldham County Council 11:30 a.m., KY Artisan Distillery

April

Carpet Specialists............................................ 9 DWB Restoration II, Inc............................... 27 K-I Lumber & Building Materials..........ifc, ibc L&N Federal Credit Union.......................... 27 Logan Lavelle Hunt....................................... 9 PC Home Center..........................................obc Porter Paints.................................................. 9 River City Bank........................................... 25 Sims Lohman............................................... 13

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BIA Day at the Downs Land Development Committee April 29 10:00 a.m., BIA

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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

15

Associates Committee 3:00 p.m., BIA

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Advertising/Sponsorship Opportunities and Deadlines: Presenting Sponsor for SMC: Call for deadlines Associates Lunch Sponsorships: Call for deadlines

May and September Membership Drive Deadline: April 24, 2015

Publications: April Louisville Builder March 5th Membership Directory March 20th Homearama May 22nd

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