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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BUILDING INDSTURY ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LOUISVILLE

association news 12 Buzz at IBS Creates Positive Vibes as Builders Head Into Spring 14 Sneak Peek of Playhouses Reveal How YouthBuild Louisville Students are Building Brighter Futures 19 Tour of New Homes Set for April 30 & May 1 20 Transition Designed to Prepare Association Leadership to Work Side-by-Side departments Perspective Letter.................................5

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SMC Awards The Sales & Marketing Council of the Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville celebrated its 24th Annual Awards of Excellence Program in January. The Awards of Excellence were created to promote competition and creativity of design in housing, development and advertising as well as to recognize outstanding sales efforts among real estate agents.

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Spike List.........................................26 Member News..................................27 New Members..................................28 Milestone Members.........................28 Honor Roll.......................................29 Corporate Sponsors..........................29 Calendar of Events...........................30 TOUR OF NEw HOMES SET FOR APRIL 30 & MAY 1 | LIVING IT UP OUTSIDE | BUzz AT IBS CREATES POSITIVE VIBES

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

VOLUME 29, NO.03 MARCH 2016

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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 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 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

BIA Represents its Members

by Chuck kavanaugh

Advocacy work is some of the most important work performed by the Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville staff and volunteer leadership on behalf of all members. Several of the committees and councils that operate within the Association are related to advocacy efforts, including the Land Development Committee, Governmental Affairs Committee, and the Commercial Council.

Last month, a large group of our members

John Hollenbach & Representative Jerry Miller discuss industry issues.

HONORARY Builder DIRECTOR

Clifford Thieneman, Sr.

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

Senator Dan Seum meets with key industry leaders.

traveled to Frankfort to meet with our Senators and State Representatives on key issues ranging from the use of cast iron piping to a push toward greater emphasis on workforce development. Key leaders from both sides of the aisle met with us as we shared our policy priorities for the 2016 legislative session. It’s amazing to see the rapport we’ve earned with legislators, but it comes as no surprise. The tireless advocacy over the years both by and for our members has certainly paid off. When legislation is on the docket

that affects our industry, rest assured, our voice will be heard.

We are actively engaged at the local, state, and federal levels of government. Our Association works with the Home Builders Association of Kentucky’s registered lobbyist staff for state issues and the National Association of Home Builders’ Governmental Affairs and Public Policy staff for Federal matters. At every level of government, we’re advocating for you.

Sincerely,

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

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2015 SMC AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE The Sales & Marketing Council of the Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville celebrated its 24th Annual Awards of Excellence in January. The Awards of Excellence were created to promote competition and creativity of design in housing, development and advertising as well as to recognize outstanding sales efforts among real estate agents. 2015 marked an outstanding year of remarkable achievements. The award winners this year represent the best of the best in the building industry.

Individual Agent Existing Home Sales in the $1-5 million category: Paula Thieneman Bates, Louisville Realty Group

SMC/BIA Awards Presenting Sponsors:

$1-5 million category for the top units closed: Amber Smith Mahoney, Century Mortgage Company

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GROUP/TEAM CATEGORY FOR ON-SITE AGENTS AWARDS Group/team category for on-site agents in the $1-5 million Ken Thieneman Team 19 units sold and dollar volume of $4,768,740 Group/team category for on-site agents in the $10-15 million Ball Homes 43 units sold and a dollar volume of $11,492,691 Group/team for on-site agents in the $15+ million Louisville Realty Group 44 units sold for a dollar volume of $18,378,361

THE MORTGAGE NEW HOME PROFESSIONAL $1-5 million category for the top units closed Individual on-site agents in the $15+ million category : Jennifer Ater, Traditional Town LLC/Norton Commons

Amber Smith Mahoney of Century Mortgage Company 12 units, Amber had a dollar volume of $2,521,893

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Individual Agent Existing Home Sales in the $1-5 million category Peter Searcy - Louisville Realty Group- won highest units category with 14 units sold Paula Thieneman Bates - Louisville Realty Group- won the highest dollar volume category with $4,844,900 in sales Individual Agent Existing Home Sales in the $5 - 10 million category.

Carol Weber - Louisville Realty Group $7,583,050 with 27 units sold Individual on-site agent in the $1-5 million category Peter Searcy - Louisville Realty Group $4,126,549 with 9 units sold Individual on-site agents in the $5-10 million category Paula Thieneman Bates - Louisville Realty Group $8,747,126 with 21 units sold Individual on-site agents in the $10 - 15 million category Dayna Tomes – Traditional Town LLC/Norton Commons $11,940,969 with 16 units sold Individual on-site agents in the $15+ million category Jennifer Ater– Traditional Town LLC/Norton Commons $20,787,957 with 32 units sold

Builder Home Design- Under $700,000 : Prestige Builders, Inc. Builder, David Ernst

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Prestigious Awards Logo Design of the Year – Realtors/Developers Cedar Point Village, LLC New Business Logo Best Overall Marketing Campaign- Builders Elite Built Homes Lots to Love Summit Gardens Best Overall Marketing Campaign- Realtors/Developers RJ Thieneman Homes Designed for Your Lifestyle Campaign Best Overall Marketing Campaign- Other Assocaites Architectural Window & Door Best Model Home- Under $300,000 Cedar Point Village, LLC Best Model Home- Under $550,000 Elite Built Homes Little Spring Farm Builder Home Design- Under $300,000 Prestige Builders, Inc. The Piedmont Logo Design of the Year – Realtors/Developers: Cedar Point Village, LLC Samantha George & Jeannette White

THE PRESIDENT’S GRAND AWARD WINNERS Best Single Family Development - Under 300 Homes Cedar Point Village, LLC Best Single Family Development – Over 300 Homes Norton Commons

Builder Home Design- Under $550,000 Wolford Building and Remodeling O’Keefe Builder Home Design- Under $700,000 Prestige Builders, Inc. The Charlotte Remodeling Design – Kitchen – $50,000-$100,000 Michael O’Dea, Builder

Best Website - Builders Elite Built Homes – EliteBuiltHomes.com

The 2015 SMC Executive Committee Members:

Best Website – Realtors/Developers RJ Thieneman – HomeIsSaratogaSprings.com

Amy Wagner- Reflections of You Don Karem - Karem Built Homes Imogene Dedman- Commonwealth Bank & Trust Jill Gaynor- Home Staging Specialist John Marshall- Elite Homes John Talbott- Bardenwerper Talbott & Roberts Mira Farmer- Louisville Realty Group Natalie Goodin- The Flooring Gallery Pat Durham- Pat Durham Builder Peter Nesmith- Fifth Third Bank Sharon Kilpatrick- Canfield Development Steph Horne- Agency Title Sue Ernst- Kentucky Select Properties Teresa Morgan- Semonin Realtors Teri Demunbrun- Karem Built Homes Trudy Martin- Trudy Martin Realtors

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this year’s Home Show. Members should buy their discount tickets now! This is a show they won’t want to miss.” said Gail Schell, Show Director.

Our members realize that consumers are more thorough about choosing who they do business with, often visiting multiple showrooms and talking to several different retailers. Today’s buyers are looking for products that will outlast and outperform others on the market and the best way they can learn about that is to speak to experts in the field.

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Who? The 2016 Home, Garden & Remodeling Show is presented by Window World and sponsored by LG&E. Over 300 vendors are expected to participate, and tens of thousands of attendees are anticipated to attend the three-day event.

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The Home, Garden & Remodeling Show has presented the latest products, trends, seminars and family-fun entertainment for more than 60 years. Visit LouisvilleHomeShow.com for more info.

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March 18-20, 2016 Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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Buzz at IBS Creates Positive Vibes as Builders Head Into Spring

By Stacy Smith Rogers

Las Vegas was the place to be January 20-22 as NAHB’s International Builders Show (IBS) welcomed more than 60,000 attendees and 1,400 exhibitors showcasing innovative products within 500,000 square feet, including a record-breaking 30,000 square foot outdoor exhibit space. Participants learned about new products focused on home technology and increased energy efficiency, two factors credited for boosting the return of buyers to the new home market. More than 120 educational sessions were offered during the three-day event, and BIA members took advantage of many of them.

Jeremy Esposito, Esposito Construction, acknowledged the size of the crowds in this year’s show. “It has been a long time since I have seen the crowds as big as they were this year. Even in the committee meetings and classes there was a palpable sense of optimism.” Esposito said he brought back some ideas to put to good use in their company’s business plan. “With a good portion of the millennial generation coming out into the housing market after the downturn, we are looking for ways to 12 louisville builder • bialouisville.com

cater to and sell to them. Our online presence and marketing plan will look to cater to them. Additionally, we need to be prepared to market to the ‘move-up’ buyer that may be selling that millennial their home if they don’t buy from us.” A key takeaway from the event for Esposito was to be ready for growth.

“As the economy, especially homeownership, gets back on its feet, this is a perfect time to posture for growth no matter the size or makeup of your company!”

Incoming Executive Vice-President Pat Durham attended the show and noted there was definitely a positive vibe. “Attendees were more upbeat about the next few years than they have been recently, and the crowds and vendors were more robust,” he said. Durham noted that the educational seminars were well attended and members seemed to be enthused about finding ways to improve their business and level of professionalism. He described a shared sense of “strike while the iron is hot,” mentality where members were eager to improve efficiencies now that business is stronger. “The big takeaway from this

BIA Members and staff showing their support for Walt Wilson and the Shelby County High School NAHB student chapter at IBS

year’s show was to find ways to make yourself unique and stand out from the crowd as business gets better and ensure you’re getting your fair share,” he elaborated.

Shelby County Student Chapter Offers Impressive Presentation at IBS For nearly everyone in the construction industry, there comes a time where you have to step away from the drafting table or construction site and trade in the tool belt for your Sunday best attire and try to sell yourself. The NAHB student chapter at Shelby County did just that at the recent IBS Residential Construction Management Competition, which gives students the opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom via the completion of a management project/proposal to a real construction company. Student chapters across the nation submitted proposals to a group of construction company executives who acted as judges. The students then defended their proposals to the judges in front of an audience. This year’s Shelby County chapter came in fourth in the national competition.

Perry Lyons, P.L. Lyons Inc., serves as the BIA advisor for the student chapter in Shelby County. According to Lyons, the three schools who placed ahead of Shelby County all offer formal technical programs devoted specifically to construction.

“We were extremely proud of this group. What’s even more impressive is that these kids prepared for this all on their own time, after school on Mondays and Thursdays from the end of September to mid-December from about 3-8 p.m.” he said.

Lyons asked his draftsmen to work with the students and help

them learn how to draw a set of plans on a CAD system. He offered assistance with teaching them how to estimate, set up a construction time schedule, calculate a detailed cost estimate and basically plan the home from the foundation on up.

Shared Goal of Getting Students Career-Ready Complements Mission to Increase Young Workforce Walt Wilson, a construction teacher at Shelby County High School, led the team of five students. According to Wilson, the students spent more than 80 hours after school working on the submitted project and preparing for the presentation. “They volunteered to do this to learn a skill. It was almost as intensive as if they were playing a sport. That’s the kind of dedication this team of students had. They scored highly on their presentation, and I was extremely proud. We’re thankful to Perry and the BIA for helping us do this every year. We believe we’re helping get people into the industry,” Wilson said, noting that one of the students from last year’s team is studying in the construction management program at Eastern Kentucky University.

Lyons echoed Wilson’s passion for preparing young adults who have an interest in construction careers. Two of the students from last year’s team worked for Lyons’ company after graduation, one going on to pursue a career in the electrical field with the Marines and the other who is working in a general labor aspect with aspirations of being trained as a superintendent. march 2016 13

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Sneak Peek of Playhouses Reveal How YouthBuild Louisville Students are Building Brighter Futures

By Stacy Smith Rogers

YouthBuild Louisville (YBL) is an education, job training and leadership program designed to motivate young adults to realize their potential through the development of life and job skills. The goal is to inspire strong, confident students to have a steadfast commitment to work, education, family and community. Many of these students have gone on to vocations that make a difference in the community, and the program continues to grow and attract an increasing number of students each year. YBL plays a vital role in building a vibrant and confident community of young adults here in Louisville, Kentucky, and the Building Industry Charitable Foundation (BICF) is proud to partner with the organization, along with Kosair Charities, in the playhouse projects each year. Through this partnership, lives are changed in a way that truly makes a difference.

Sneak Peek Offers a Glimpse Into Impact of Service On January 29, a sneak peek of the current playhouse project brought together representatives from all three organizations, along with the families of Molly Turner and Lily Singleton, two special needs children who were selected to to receive the playhouses. The sneak peek offered the students a chance to meet the kids and gave the recipients a better understanding of

what they can look forward to at the end of this month when the playhouses are revealed. As with each playhouse project, heart strings are tugged and opportunities are expanded for nearly everyone who is a part of the project. It’s something that each class of students has heard about and looks forward to. Jim Anderson, YBL’s construction trainer, oversees the playhouse project on site. “The students are all very excited about the playhouses. Seeing something develop from start to finish that they personally built has a very big impact on them, especially when they know it’s going to such a great cause.”

Trevor O’Brien, YBL’s development manager, said there are approximately 35 students involved in the playhouse project this spring. He noted that in addition to serving as an education and vocational training program, a major focus of YBL is fostering a strong sense of leadership. “The playhouse project ties directly into the community service aspect of our program,” O’Brien said. “All of our students are AmeriCorps volunteers, and they are required to complete 450 hours of community service within a year. The intent is to help them understand they can give back to their communities. The playhouse project is a great example.”

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Group Benefits, Business & Personal Insurance, Risk Management Services partnership with Kosair Charities and BICF. “It gives them a hands-on opportunity to learn what it means to be in construction and what certain specialties are required that they wouldn’t have been exposed to otherwise. It prompts them to reflect on what they want their future career goals to be. Secondly, it helps them recognize they have gifts and talents they can use to give back to the community in ways they perhaps haven’t considered before. They can use their talents and tools as a gift for the betterment of the community in which they live, and hopefully will take this experience and use it further down the line.”

Donald Wirtzberger and Terry Phelps, Sierra Design & Construction, and Jack Band, Jack Band Builders, are overseeing the building of the playhouses through BICF, both of which began in November, courtesy of presenting sponsor River City Bank, with assistance from supporting sponsors who provided materials and labor for the project. The “Playhouse Reveal” will take place March 31 at 4 p.m. at the YouthBuild Louisville Campus, 800 South Preston Street, Louisville, Kentucky.

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Tour of New Homes Set for April 30 & May 1 Louisville’s Largest Open House Weekend Anticipated to Draw Crowds!

By Stacy Smith Rogers

The Tour of New Homes is set for April 30 and May 1, preceding the kickoff to Derby Week and building upon the incredible energy and enthusiasm that abounds during springtime in Louisville. The event is free and features a wide array of new construction homes and new home communities throughout the area. Last year’s event included 86 homes, and participants reported steady crowds of interested buyers. With reports of an uptick in activity within the market, the 2016 Tour of New Homes is anticipated to attract even more traffic.

“We sold three houses that weekend as a result of being on the tour. That alone is reason enough to do it.”

– Dave Parks

BIA President Don Karem, Karem Built Homes, noted there were many positive comments about last year’s Tour and that it’s well on its way to being established as an annual event in the minds of consumers. “Last year, it really went off well. We had a follow-up meeting and good feedback. Everybody is really excited about doing it again. It’s one more event that helps our members and educates the public on where new construction is happening in our area,” he said.

Dave Parks, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services and Parks & Weisberg Realtors, said his company plans to showcase between 12 and 20 newly built homes on the Tour this year. The success of last year’s event, he said, has fueled enthusiasm for participating again. “We sold three houses that weekend as a result of being on the tour. That alone is reason enough to do it,” he explained. Parks said there’s a shortage of standing, finished inventory and this event gives the public an opportunity to envision building their own homes, especially now that the price difference between existing homes and newly built homes has narrowed and buying new makes more sense for buyers. “The Tour gives the public a focused weekend to see different inventory from different builders and compare building styles and locations. It’s a great way for builders, especially those who don’t have standing models, an opportunity to showcase their work.”

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Transition Designed to Prepare Association Leadership to Work Side-by-Side Incoming Executive Vice President Pat Durham Joins Chuck Kavanaugh March 1

By Stacy Smith Rogers

Beginning March 1, 2016, incoming Executive Vice President Pat Durham will join current Executive Vice President Chuck Kavanaugh at the BIA as he begins the process of taking over the helm, working closing with Kavanaugh through the end of May. Kavanaugh is scheduled to officially retire June 1, and the three-month transition is designed as a period of information sharing and relationship building.

BIA President Don Karem, Karem Built Homes, elaborated on the hiring of Durham and the transition to come, “I think it is a great idea for them to work side-by-side to ensure a smooth transition.” Karem noted that Durham has already been working hard to prepare for his new role, including attending the International Builder Show in the capacity of the Association’s next executive officer. “He’s already knee-deep, taking it all in and continually learning,” Karem added.

Durham has been actively involved in the Association for the last 28 years. He’s looking forward to working side-by-side with Kavanaugh. “He has been such a great steward for our industry, 20 louisville builder • bialouisville.com

seeing us through the worst time in our history. I realize this opportunity doesn’t come around every day. Chuck has served for 20 years and John Robinson for 32 years before him. To have the endorsement of our Association means a lot to me,” Durham said.

“I look at my job for the next three months as providing him with as much information as I can.

I certainly have an emotional connection with the BIA, having been here for 20 years, and I’m glad to be able to work with Pat during this transition period to share what I’ve learned.”

– Chuck Kavanaugh

“Pat has a demeanor that really speaks to people. I feel confident that once I help make the introductions for him, it will be easy for him to foster the relationships with our elected government officials, city department heads, lobbyists and industry

Transition representatives,” Kavanaugh said. “I look at my job for the next three months as providing him with as much information as I can. I certainly have an emotional connection with BIA, having been here for 20 years, and I’m glad to be able to work with Pat during this transition period to share what I’ve learned.”

As always, the Association is quite busy the month of March, coming on the heels of the Home, Garden & Remodeling Show and preparing for the upcoming Tour of New Homes.

“This time period will be important as I hand over the baton.

Pat will be working in the office directly with me, attending numerous meetings. I’ll connect him with a lot of key people in the industry, and he’ll take part in decision making. We’ll focus on internal operations and paperwork, reports, meeting with staff and understanding policy. By mid-April, I’ll turn my office over to him and will begin working more from afar. Then, come June 1, he’ll serve as the official Executive Vice President,” Kavanaugh explained.

Kavanaugh to Serve as Consultant for Next Three Years The announcement of Kavanaugh’s retirement was made last fall. With 20 years under his Executive Vice President belt, he has served the Association through many transitions, market

swings and changes, so it’s only natural for him to see the Association through yet another transition, the biggest of his career thus far. Karem said, “The Association has been blessed with Chuck’s leadership through the last 20 years. That experience is invaluable, which is why we’ve asked him to serve in a consultant role for the next three years, so we can call on him when we need a historical perspective and use his expertise on an asneeded basis. We’re thankful he’s willing to operate in this role and believe the Association will greatly benefit from being able to pick his brain as issues arise.” Durham and the Executive Committee will be able to call upon Kavanaugh’s insight and put his experience to good use moving forward these next three years.

Read More About the Transition in Future Issues

The April issue of Louisville Builder will feature a reflection on Kavanaugh’s 20 years as Executive Vice President.

Upcoming in May, the magazine will include a feature on the 70th anniversary of the Association. June’s issue will focus in-depth on Durham as he officially serves in his new role.

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Living It Up

OUTSIDE

By Nancy Miller

The latest news about home design and modern living is brimming with ideas about outdoors. Whereas a deck or patio on the back of the house might have sufficed in the past, many of today’s homeowners want luxurious areas with high quality details.

Everybody wants an amazing outdoor living space.

It’s no longer thought of as an option but has become the expectation of homeowners. Think of it as a resort or spa, a getaway, a peaceful spot.

- Lisa Knight, Lisa Lynn Designs

George Davis, of Water Feature Pros, sees the spaces as a way to maximize real estate, and emphasizes that they have the added benefit of amplifying the view from the inside of the house.

People are taking their lives outside for relaxing, cooking and 22 louisville builder • bialouisville.com

dining, really making a new kind of family room, observes Larry Riddell of Covenant Industries, which will soon be named The Great Backyard. He points to the latest gas heaters and firepits as features that extend by a few months the time families can enjoy their outdoor living. He suggests that natural gas heaters are preferable rather than propane heaters unless they will be used only once a week or so. “If you’re going to use the space it a lot, you may decide to go to the expense of running a gas line to a fireplace or a firepit. It’s the same as serious grillers who jump from propane to natural gas.”

“We can go from creating a nice gathering spot for enjoying a glass of wine and conversation to reflecting the design of the interior of the house. It just depends on a person’s budget and what they have in mind, anything from a gazebo, coffee table and deep seating cushion chairs to a full-blown building project with a kitchen and the whole nine yards,” he adds.

Summer Classics’ Allison Carothers doesn’t believe an outdoor living area has to be large to be beautiful. She and her

Living it Up clients think of the outdoors as a visual and physical extension of the home itself, with colors from the inside extended to the exterior.

“Whenever possible, it’s desirable to have more than a single seating area, perhaps one that is for casual seating and the other for dining. “Fabrics are fabulous this year and are staying on trend with clothing, allowing you to put your own signature on your outdoor furniture. Add a rug and great outdoor lighting and you have an outdoor living room,” says Carothers.

As with an interior space, the initial layout is the foundation for the ultimate outdoor living area.

the same idea as how a great room should look if it’s open to the kitchen,” says Knight.

She applauds the improvements made in Trex composite decking that have addressed some previous issues with mold and spotting and have introduced new colorways that set the stage for high style. Also frequently part of her outdoor living designs are porcelain tile floors because of their resistance to cracking and it is offered in a range of styles, some of which resemble wood grain.

Widescreen televisions may be cheap for the interior, but the cost for outdoor TVs can become outrageous. If you’re looking at those that have exterior longevity, you’re talking about $2,000 or $3,000.

One of the old tricks in landscaping is to use a garden hose, extension cord or rope to layout your ideas to get a real sense of how the space will feel.

Even if people have good measurements in their Larry Riddell, Covenant Industries/The Great Backyard mind or on paper, it may be hard for them to visualize the final result if they don’t lay everything Carothers sees blues, such as navy and cobalt, and grays as the year’s strong colors for outdoor living environments. Furniture out on the ground.

- George Davis, Water Feature Pros

“There needs to be at least one common denominator between the home’s interior and outdoor living area, especially if the outdoor living space is close to the house and there are numerous windows. Perhaps the sense of style is the same, but the color palette is different, or the colors flow from inside out. It’s

doesn’t need to be “matchy matchy.” It’s just fine to mix media like aluminum, wrought aluminum and the new Endura resin wicker. She illustrates the idea by suggesting the combination of a chair that has an aluminum frame with a wicker back, or pairing a wicker sofa with aluminum chairs.

“Furniture is available in so many styles, shapes and sizes that it’s as easy to decorate the outdoor space as it is an

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interior room,” says Knight.

Kitchens are becoming showplaces with stainless steel cabinetry, granite or quartz countertops, elaborate grills (built-in or free standing), smokers, refrigerators and icemakers. What about installing appliances outdoors? Knight assures clients that many appliances can be winterized.

Subtle lighting typically involves multiple fixtures instead of one big floodlight. Layers and the right amount of subtle lighting won’t overpower and will utilize shadows effectively to help create a threedimensional effect. It will also enhance landscape elements such as ornamental trees and plant material as well as architectural components.

-B rook Tafel, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Kentucky

Televisions play a prominent role in the design of outdoor spaces for spending time with family or entertaining friends.

But sophisticated televisions can come with a hefty price tag.

Brook Tafel, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Kentucky takes it a step further by saying that when it comes to water 24 louisville builder • bialouisville.com

fountains, lighting can create or enhance an effect, or it can ruin the setting. He compares it to how overexposure or underexposure can ruin a photograph.

“Various lighting techniques and angles can make all the difference in an outdoor living area. Every technique should eliminate glare and harsh lighting, two of the most serious mistakes with lighting,” he says.

The desire for plants that bloom for an extended time and are low maintenance are two of the prime garden concerns of most homeowners, according to Hope Crain Gardiner of Boone Gardiner Garden Center. Vegetable gardens that yield delicious produce and are lovely to look at are also attracting great interest among her customers.

“More and more people are becoming fascinated with agrarian landscaping and are raising chickens in the back yard and installing elaborate coops,” she says.

Accessorizing adds the finishing, individualized touches to outdoor living. “Lanterns or string lights are always interesting. And we’re accessorizing with some really pretty birchwood, everything from birchwood bowls to a birchwood horse that is kind of a sculpture. And what is really, really big in Louisville is any kind of bourbon-inspired accessory,” says Carothers of Summer Classics.

Fountain Advice

Courtest of George Davis, Water Feature Pros • Most people gravitate to a certain style fountain. Classic three tier fountains are still very popular and are strong sellers, although they may appear a little tacky to some. But, there are also many modern shapes. A modern, or classic, piece is basically referred to as a statuary fountain as opposed to a naturalstyled fountain such as a waterfall or pond.

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• Another type is a nozzle fountain, which creates a pool of water, with either a spray ring or vertical nozzles of water. The nozzle fountain creates a pool of water in which patterns are visible. The water on its own is the effect. Nozzle fountains are more common in commercial settings but there are smaller versions for residential. One of the advantages of nozzle fountains is that they don’t have hardware that needs to be covered in freezing weather. Unlike granite, bronze or solid metal, many materials need to be covered. Even though concrete is very durable, cast stone is a better product. However, in temperate climates, it, too, needs to be covered. Pondless waterfalls don’t need to be covered; they are fully weatherable.

• Jar fountains, often ceramic, are sometimes glazed in bright colors. Water is plummed through the fountain, percolates out of the top and spills over. It’s a simple design and allows a rainbow of colors. It speaks to people more than a “been there, done that” three tiered fountain.

• Although many clients tell us they want a fountain to make a lot of noise, we usually advise starting with scale. That might not be the most exciting idea, but on a fountain, what looks large in person may look smaller and will be underwhelming in the context of the actual space where it will exist. My advice is to use a yardstick, then get on a ladder and see what five or six feet look and feel like from different views. If the fountain is going to be in the front yard, stand out in the yard to determine the proper scale.

• Most everyone wants a fountain that’s low maintenance.

Some behave better than others in that they contain water better and aren’t as prone to overspray. Just a bit of wind can cause some fountains to lose water; others aren’t as affected by wind.

• If a yard has irrigation, even off a spigot, there are add-ons that can supply a constant replenishment of water.

• Water features are incomplete without lighting. Shadows and ripples are twice as effective at night when lighting is cast at them or is in the water.

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All-Time Big Spike 1500d John Miranda, Pinnacle Properties of Louisville ........... 2787

Grand Spike 1000d Ellery Esposito, Esposito Construction, Inc. ................. 1255 Robert L. Eberenz, Jr.,

Robert L. Eberenz Jr., Builder, LLC....................... 1198 Stanley G. Logan, Jr.,

Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance, Inc. ...................... 1189 Richard S. Buttorff, The Buttorff Company ................... 1068 Joe Pusateri, Elite Homes, Inc. ...................................... 1034

Statesman 500d Robert Welch, Welch Builders, Inc. ................................. 888 Keith Eberenz, Keith Eberenz, Builder ........................... 841 James R. Skaggs, Omikron Construction Co. -Honorary.822 Robert A. Peterson, Jr., Robert A. Peterson, Jr., Co. Inc. .. 799 Michael L. Montgomery,

MONTCO Builders, Inc. -Honorary....................... 768 Robert H. Marrett, CMB Development Co. ................... 716 Bill Reisert, Sr. , Reisert Insurance Agency ...................... 706 Dale Hellmann, Prudential Heating and Air................... 667 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.................................... 426 Richard Miles, Dogwood Homes of Kentucky................. 401

Super Spike 250d Tom Raver, Fireplace Distributors.................................... 391 Carl Baker, Sterling Development Corp. ......................... 369 Richard Bean, B B & T, retired......................................... 367 Jeremy Esposito, Esposito Construction........................... 348 Michael “Rocky” Pusateri, Elite Homes........................... 308 William (Bill) Wilkinson, Wilkinson Builders, Inc.......... 308 Don Petty-Honorary........................................................ 303 Pat Thieneman-Seitz, Thieneman-Seitz Builder .............. 291 Billy Doelker, Key Homes................................................ 288 Clifford Thieneman, Clifford Thieneman Co. Inc. ........... 273 Leo Thieneman, Sr., Leo Thieneman Co., Inc. ................. 254 J. Robert Westerman,

J. Robert Westerman Builder -Honorary.................. 253 Jesse Francis, Francis & Company.................................... 252

Trophy - 200 Steve Church, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance................. 244 Scott Jagoe, Jagoe Homes................................................. 233 Teresa Morgan, Semonin Realtors................................... 233 Roger Plamp, Plamp-Keen Agency, Inc. ......................... 231 Greg Esposito, Greg Esposito Contractor. ...................... 222 Roger Bright, ADC-honorary.......................................... 220 Pat Durham, Pat Durham Bldr, Inc. ................................ 207

Royal Spike - 150 Lafe McGary, The Remodeling Company........................ 199 Roger Harbison, Cornell Harbison Excavating................ 198 Steve Deneen, Builder...................................................... 195 Dave Smith, Blacksmith Homes ..................................... 194

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David Lurding, Lurding Homes...................................... 193 John F. Pohlman,

John F. Pohlman Builder, Inc. -Honorary................. 167 Robert L. Eberenz, Sr., Robert L. Eberenz, Inc. -Honorary.....154 John Thomas, K-I West Roofing & Siding Division........ 153 Jack Band, Jack Band Builder, Inc. ................................... 151

Red Spike - 100d Charline Neal, Primerica Financial Services..................... 148 Sherrie Kruse, First Capital Bank..................................... 146 Scott Yates, Paragon Homes ............................................ 144 John Barlow, Commonwealth Designs, Inc...................... 143 Jerry Blacketer, The Blacketer Co...................................... 134 Mike Isaac, Isaac Contracting & Design ......................... 132 Don Karem, Karem Built Homes, Inc.............................. 132 Kevin Passanisi, PC Home Center................................... 118 John Rueff, Brecher Co..................................................... 117 Perry D. Lyons, Perry D. Lyons Builder........................... 116 Bruce Rademaker, Thoroughbred Associates, Inc. ........... 114 John Lannert, Lincoln Insurance Agency......................... 107 Leo Thieneman, Jr., Leo Thieneman & Sons, LLC.......... 107 Sidney J. Anderson, S.J. Anderson Builder, Inc. ............... 106 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 Mike Jones, Signature Green Properties, LLC................... 85 Willard Bryant, Bryant Construction, LLC....................... 84 J.D. Nichols, NTS Corporation ......................................... 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................... 72 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 Davis Boland, Boland Maloney Real Estate....................... 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 Derek Smothers, Quality One Steel Design Inc................ 55 David Ernst, Prestige Builders............................................ 54 Chris Cundiff, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance................... 53 Deepa Kamat, Granite America......................................... 52 Louis Hagan, Central Bank of Jefferson County................ 52 David Monsour, Monsour Builders.................................... 50

Life Spike - 25d Phil Fackler-Fackler Homes............................................... 49 Jerry Ostertag, Closet Factory............................................ 49 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 Greg Schrenger, Schrenger Construction .......................... 43 Melanie Pearson, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance............... 43 Phillip Wayne Leigh, Phillip Leigh, Inc............................. 40 Mike Effinger, Effinger Construction................................. 40 Mike Sanders, Mike Sanders Builders................................ 40 Jason Black, Artisan Signature Homes............................... 39 Sandra Povey, BB&T.......................................................... 38 Mike Hall, K-I Lumber & Building Materials ................. 37 Ben Tyler, Ben Tyler Building & Remodeling ................... 37 John Sizemore, 2-10 Home Warranty................................ 37 David Stemler, PC Home Stores........................................ 36 Brandon Bailey, Bailey Remodeling................................... 35 Larry Link, Bonnycastle Appliance & TV......................... 32 Dan Smith, Stonelake Homes ........................................... 32 Mike Judah, Judah Real Estate .......................................... 31 David Bright, Bright Built Homes..................................... 31 Renotta Henson, Victory Home Builder ........................... 30 Vince Kimbel, Kimbel Construction.................................. 30 Dan Anthony, Boral Brick Products................................... 30 Carolyn Miller, Sure Linc Services..................................... 30 Ben Peerce Swindler, Ben Peerce Swindler, Builder .......... 29 James French, J & L Construction..................................... 29 Ryan Miranda, Churchill McGee....................................... 28 Todd Hemmer, Lee Brick & Block................................... 28 Joe Simms, Re/Max Associates.......................................... 28 Roger Hack, MRC Construction....................................... 27 Terry Hagerman, Terry Hagerman Builder........................ 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 JP Delaney, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance........................ 23 Lisa Steinbock, Steinbock Interiors LlC............................ 22 Dennis Montana, Lawn Care Co., Inc. .............................. 18 George Miller, Suburban Construction & Management.... 16 Jarrod Vowels, Dominion Homes....................................... 16 Andrew Holden, Commonwealth Bank & Trust............... 15 Steve Purdy, Prudential Heating & Air.............................. 14 Chad Peyton, Peyton Contracting, LLC............................ 14 Joe Kroll, Joe Kroll Builder................................................. 14 Bob Duggins, Kenutcky Concrete...................................... 13 Palmer Cole, Bently Construction...................................... 13 Howard Ferriell, H. D. Ferriell, Inc.................................... 12 Scott Church, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance.................... 11 Donald Wirtzberger, Sierra Design & Construction.......... 11 Kevin Rich, Rich Design Studios....................................... 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.... 8 Larry Hobson, Louisville Paving.......................................... 8 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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BIA Member Lewis-Sheets Keeps Business Fresh

The following is adapted from the September edition of Louisville Business First.

Leslie Lewis-Sheets, owner and president of LL&A Design LLC in Jeffersonville, founded Leslie Lewis & Associates LLC 11 years ago as a sole proprietorship. “I just started on my own and gradually, as the business grew, staff was added,” she said. “I love it today as much as I did (at first). But I say that Cher and Madonna have nothing on us because we are continuously reinventing ourselves to stay fresh and to stay current,” she said. Recent changes include renaming the business — it goes by LL&A Interior Design now — and a move into moving.

That is, the firm is putting more emphasis on real estate staging and moving organization services, helping clients relocate nearby or to other states by tackling the many exhausting and time-consuming details for them. That can include coordinating the moving truck, hanging artwork, buying dishes, installing new window treatments, ordering and arranging furniture and even hanging clothes in the closet so the home is move-in ready. Lewis-Sheets said clients began asking for such assistance. “It’s another tool in our toolbox,” she said. “We’re moving you forward. We love that because it’s hands-on, and we see instant results.”

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corner Emerging Professionals

Are you new to the organization or the building industry and looking for a place to network with members? Then the Emerging Professionals Council is the place for you! This group meets for lunch the beginning of each month at a different restaurant around Louisville. The informal meeting provides a no-pressure networking environment where members of all levels of experience can form authentic connections. The next Emerging Professionals lunch will be March 10 at the Brick House at 11:30 am. We hope to see you there! If you are interested in becoming part of this group, email Vickie@BIALouisville.com.

County Council Meetings

Spring is right around the corner, and so are the County Council meetings! The Bullitt, Oldham and Shelby County Council lunch meetings are a great time to network and learn about what’s going on in our neighboring communities. All BIA members are welcome to attend, and the cost is $15 per meal.

Please send RSVP’s to Vickie@BIALouisville.com. Mark your calendars for the following dates: Shelby County Council

March 8th at the Claudia Sanders Dinner House 11:30am- 1:00pm

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Oldham County Council

March 31st at the John W. Black Community Center 11:30am- 1:00pm

Bullitt County Council April 7th at TBA

11:30am- 1:00pm Watch your email for more details!

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newmembers Associates Approved 01/16 First Harrison Bank Dan Cline Type of Business: Banking Sponsor: Richard Miles Downey & Sons Pallet Co. Inc. (from Central KY HBA) Megan Smith Type of Business: Pallet Recycler & Manufacturer Sponsor: Stan Logan M&R Pallet Co Inc (From Central KY HBA) Micah Downey Type of Business: Pallet Recycler & Manufacturer Sponsor: Stan Logan Parksite Inc. Bill Yerkes Type of Business: Deck Materials Sponsor: Kevin Passanisi East and Westbrook Construction Co. Inc. Jonathan Streander Type of Business: Commercial Contractor Sponsor: Jeremy Esposito Stevens Contractors, Inc. Gary Stevens Type of Business: Commercial Contractor Sponsor: Stan Logan Eagle Sign & Design Ray Lamm Type of Business: Custom Signs & Mailboxes Sponsor: Stan Logan

Able Alarm & Electronic Protection Inc. Randy Blessinger Type of Business: Alarms Sponsor: Rob Eberenz Jr. DuraLife Decking Mike Tackitt Type of Business: Decking Material Sponsor: Kevin Passanisi Flooring Masters & Professional Remodelers, Inc. Bruce Farley Type of Business: Remodeling Services (does NOT pull permits) Sponsor: Jeremy Esposito Sullivan & Cozart, Inc. Mark Board Type of Business: Commercial GC Sponsor: Tom Sturgeon Solid Concepts in Stone LLC Abner Bonilla Type of Business: Granite Fabricator Sponsor: Tom Raver Interlinc Mortgage Services, LLC Paul Knopf Type of Business: Mortgage Lender Sponsor: Don Karem

Affiliates Approved 01/16 Ken Schreiner Custom Select Realty Sponsor: Rob Sightler SMC/Affiliates Approved 01/16 Daniel Spanyer Berkshire Hathaway Home Services/Parks & Weisberg Realtors Sponsor: Dave Parks Fred Dallenbach Berkshire Hathaway Home Services/Parks & Weisberg Realtors Sponsor: Dave Parks Susan Ulrich Berkshire Hathaway Home Services/Parks & Weisberg Realtors Sponsor: Dave Parks Melanie Gonsalves Berkshire Hathaway Home Services/Parks & Weisberg Realtors Sponsor: Dave Parks

Merry Maids of Kentucky Steven Hartnack Type of Business: Home Maid Service

Margie Cox Berkshire Hathaway Home Services/Parks & Weisberg Realtors Sponsor: Dave Parks

EPIC Contracting LLC John E Yates II Type of Business: General Contractor Sponsor: John Thomas

Lauren Cavanaugh Berkshire Hathaway Home Services/Parks & Weisberg Realtors Sponsor: Dave Parks

Geoff Brosky Berkshire Hathaway Home Services/Parks & Weisberg Realtors Sponsor: Dave Parks Kevin Hulsey Interlinc Mortgage Services Sponsor: Paul Knopf Carol Block Citizens Union Bank Sponsor: Walt Schumm Minette Agnew PC Homes Stores Sponsor: Kevin Passanisi Amy Brennenstuhl PC Homes Stores Sponsor: Kevin Passanisi Mary Holz PC Homes Stores Sponsor: Kevin Passanisi Cyndi Caldwell Central Bank Sponsor: Don Karem Dana Armstrong Closets By Design Sponsor: Tarrah Lutz Don Sewell Closets By Design Sponsor: Tarrah Lutz Michelle Peterson Closets By Design Sponsor: Tarrah Lutz Leslie Raeber Republic Bank Sponsor: Pat Durham

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

35 Years B-Dry Systems of Louisville – Stephen Rivette 25 Years Fusting & Dugan Insurance, LLC – Stephen Dugan 20 Years Buddy Cox – Registered Builder 15 Years Lawn Care Co., Inc – Dennis Montana Service USA Home Inspections/Radon Lady – Ray Sandbek David Richardson – Registered Builder 10 Years Architectural Concrete – David Alvey Drapped in Style – Marybeth Crouch 28 louisville builder • bialouisville.com

B & M Tile, Inc. – Scott Bruderle Re/Max Performance Realty – Barry Webb Turner & Denner, Inc. – James Denner Eleet Stone Countertops – Tracy Leet 5 Years Blanton Art Glass, LLC – Andy Blanton Metro Drywall, LLC – Pat Church 1 Year Flynn Construction Services – Mark Johnson John Waller – Registered Builder Remodeler Henson Construction, LLC – Stacey Stine Custom Select Realty – Rob Sightler Shepherd Insurance, LLC – Joshua Tucker Donn McCombs Builder & Donn’s Decks, LLC – Donn McCombs

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As of February 1, 2016

Builders: Blacketer Company

Clifford Thieneman Co., LLC Associates: 1st Choice Insulation A&G Drywall, Inc.

Architectural Windows & Doors Bachman Commercial Sales

Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts Bonnycastle Appliance & TV Carpet Specialist

Century Mortgage Company

Corrigan Electric and Home Systems Cunningham Door & Window

Door Store and Windows

River City Bank

Frost Brown Todd, LLC

Sam Kinnaird’s Flooring and Granite

Fireplace Distributors, Inc. K-I Lumber & Building Materials L & N Federal Credit Union

Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance

Louis E. Hobbs Construction Co. Inc. PC Home Center

RJ Thieneman

Screens of Kentucky Sonne Steel

The Trend Companies of Kentucky Triton Stone Group

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Window World

PPG Paints Pro-Build

Quarry Bluff Estates

A special thanks to all Honor Roll Members!

For more information on how you can be listed on the BIA Honor Roll, please call 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 Builder:

Pending Associate Builder/Remodeler:

W. Brent Jones Greathouse Builders, Inc. 13402 Creekview Road Prospect, KY 40059 (502) 228-8425

Seth Anderson Anderson Builders LLC 108 Daventry Lane #200 Louisville, KY 40223 (502) 425-8883

Sponsors: Roger Hack

Sponsors: Sid Anderson

Jack Band

corporatesponsors Special thanks to these 2016 BIA corporate sponsors:

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March 1

Membership Committee 10:00 a.m. @ BIA

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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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Sales and Marketing Council 9:00 a.m. @ Big Springs Country Club

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Shelby County Council 11:30 a.m. @ Claudia Sanders Dinner House

9

Commercial Council 8:30 a.m. @ BIA

9

Associates Committee 3:00 p.m. @ BIA

10

Emerging Professionals Lunch 11:30 a.m. @ Brick House Tavern

18-20

Home, Garden & Remodeling Show Kentucky Exposition Center

23

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

24

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

30

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

30

Board Meeting 3:00 p.m. @ BIA

31

Oldham County Council 11:30 a.m. @ John W. Black Community Center

5

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

5

Membership Committee 10:00 a.m. @ BIA

5

Retention Committee 11:00 a.m. @ BIA

6

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

7

Bullitt County Meeting 11:30 a.m.

21

Sales and Marketing Council 9:00 a.m. @ 21st Century Parks

27

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

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Kentucky Farm Bureau.......................... 17

L&N Federal Credit Union..................... 9

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River City Bank.................................... 21

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