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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BUILDING INDSTURY ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LOUISVILLE

association news 10 Associates Appreciation BBQ 12 How Social is Your Business?

16 September Membership Drive Encourages Members to Reach Out to People They Work With Everyday 24 NAHB Senior Life Director and Life Director Inductions 25 BIA Golf Outing Set For September 15 at Quail Chase Golf Course departments

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The 2014 Tour of Remodeled Homes The 2014 Tour of Remodeled Homes is the best ever. Discover how Louisville’s talented and innovative Remodelers are updating, restyling and totally transforming houses into exciting dream homes. Whether it’s the renovation of a kitchen, the addition of a new living space, historical preservation, or a total remodel, you’ll see the latest in design and construction.

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Member Meetings............................25 Spike List.........................................26 Member News..................................27 New Members..................................28 Honor Roll.......................................29 Milestone Members.........................29 Corporate Sponsors..........................29 Calendar of Events...........................30

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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 2014 OFFICERS Perry Lyons President Pat Durham Vice President

Tour of Remodeled Homes Showcases Tremendous Work

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Don Karem Treasurer Jeremy Esposito Secretary Tom Raver Associate Vice President Charles J. Kavanaugh Executive Vice President BUILDER DIRECTORS Brandon Bailey Jack Band Dave Ernst Michael Isaac David Lurding George Miller Jason Orthober Chris Osborne Rocco Pigneri Dick Pike Mark Simpson Leo Thieneman, Jr. Ben Tyler Scott Welch

ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS Davis Boland James Dahlem Joe Dumstorf Mira Farmer Greg Gentry David Hobbs Larry Hobson Steph Horne Paul Miele Nick Pregliasco Derek Smothers Ron Wibbels Bryan Wiegandt 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 United Graphics

This year’s Tour of Remodeled Homes will exhibit 11 magnificent remodeling projects August 9 and 10 throughout Greater Louisville. Our Registered Builders and Remodelers have created a home showcase that is a fine display of their craft, featuring projects that are equally beautiful and functional.

The Tour of Remodeled Homes is in its 29th year and is sponsored by Bonnycastle Appliance & TV. This show continues to grow in popularity as more and more Louisville residents consider remodeling their existing homes. Many people consider remodeling because they love the place and area in which they live but want to modify their home to better fit their current lifestyle. This year’s Tour of Remodeled Homes offers many examples of ways in which homes have been remodeled and reconfigured to fit the changing needs of families and lifestyles.

“We’re expecting remodeling expenditures to increase by 2.9 percent over 2014. That’s a pretty significant increase, considering it only went up .4 percent between 2012 and 2013.”

- David Crowe According to NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe, remodelers have reason to be optimistic about business this year. “We’re expecting remodeling expenditures to increase by 2.9 percent over 2014.

That’s a pretty significant increase, considering it only went up .4 percent between 2012 and 2013. We anticipate it will be much better this year,” he said, attributing the increase to improving house values and people being more willing to invest in an asset that’s seeing appreciation.

The results of this increase in remodeling expenditures are on display in the 11 houses at Tour of Remodeled Homes. The Tour will exhibit everything from the most common remodeling projects, bathrooms and kitchens, to exterior facelifts and whole-house remodels. The diversity in projects and the neighborhoods in which the homes reside this year help showcase both the talents of BIA Registered Remodelers as well as the potential for existing homes across Louisville.

In addition to showcasing the tremendous work

of our Registered Builders and Remodelers, the Tour of Remodeled Homes offers an opportunity for hundreds of Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville members to display and showcase their products and services. We are connecting you with both those who attend the Tour and potential customers who receive our Tour of Remodeled Homes Show Guide, which is direct mailed to roughly 27,000 qualified households in the Louisville area.

Members who participate in the Tour also gain exposure through our website and social media. The Tour of Remodeled Homes Facebook page is an outstanding way for member businesses to promote their participation in the Show, and we encourage members to post on the page and drive your existing customers to the Tour to see your talents on display.

I hope all of our members take the time to enjoy some if not all of the projects on this year’s Tour of Remodeled Homes. Members can purchase discount tickets by contacting the Association for only $5, half off regular admission. These discounted tickets help make it affordable for you to encourage your potential customers to see your work and products so that you can hopefully gain more business. Helping you increase your customer base and improve your bottom line is our goal here at the Association.

Visit the Tour August 9 and 10. Don’t forget, you can start at any home on the Tour and visit some or all of the 11 homes on the showcase throughout the weekend. Visit LouisvilleRemodelTour.com for a map and other details about this signature event produced by the Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville.

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

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The 2014 Tour of Remodeled Homes is the best ever. Discover how Louisville’s talented and innovative Remodelers are updating, restyling and totally transforming houses into exciting dream homes.

Whether it’s the renovation of a kitchen, the addition of a new living space, historical preservation, or a total remodel, you’ll see the latest in design and construction.

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Here’s a sneak peek at the projects on display:

Vincent Abell Vincent Abell Contracting, Inc. 1244 S. Brook Street, 40203

Rick Allison & Tom Kruse Kruse Allison Construction 7410 Springvale Drive, 40222

Michael Cadden Promaster Contracting, Inc. 5909 Brittany Valley Road, 40222

Mike Danzinger SB Home Renovations 6129 Laurel Lane, 40059

Joe French Louisville Handyman 2323 Branning Road, 40222

Karen McKechnie Stonehenge Construction 2107 Evergreen, 40223

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Karen McKechnie Stonehenge Construction 702 Shady Lane, 40223

Stacye Love Stacye Love Construction 9506 U.S. Highway 42, 40059

Jeff Smith Redsmith Construction, LLC 315 S. Bayly Avenue, 40206

Ron Wolford Wolford Building & Remodeling 7804 Spring Farm Glen Road, 40059

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AUGUST 9 & 10, 2014 DISCOUNT TICKETS OFFERED TO BIA MEMBERS Projects will be open between the hours of 12 noon and 6 p.m. both Saturday, August 9th & Sunday, August 10th. You will be able to visit all 11 tour projects for the cost of a $5 ticket. Regular adult admission is $10; children under 6 are free. You may begin your tour at any project on display. Visit www.LouisvilleRemodelTour.com for the complete list of tour projects.

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ASSOCIATES APPRECIATION BBQ SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2014 – RAIN OR SHINE E. P. “TOM” SAWYER STATE PARK – BY BALLFIELD #1 3000 FREYS HILL ROAD 1:00 – 5:00 P.M. ALL BIA MEMBERS ATTEND FOR FREE!

September is Associate Appreciation Month, and the Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville is hosting a barbeque in their honor.

The event will include delicious barbeque, corn hole and The Bubble Bug for children. The Associates Appreciation Car Show during the event will showcase an impressive array of BIA members’ classic cars.

BIA will also host the Annual Builders vs. Associates Softball Game at 3:00 p.m. on Ballfield #1. If you are interested in playing, please contact Bob Marrett, the Builders’ Coach, at 502.541.3509, or Joe Dumstorf, the Associates’ Coach, at 502.267.8313.

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by Stacy Smith Rogers, Grace Communications, LLC

In the ever-changing world of online communications, social media platforms have become valuable tools for companies to market their products and services. Social media has gone well beyond bragging about vacations or connecting with high school buddies from long ago.

What began as simple ways to connect with others has evolved into playing a strategic role in marketing and communications for many companies. Now, more than ever, online communication through social media sites can make a big impact, and when administered effectively, a social media plan can firmly reinforce a brand and image in a positive way.

How Can Social Media Sites Build/Enhance Your Brand?

Social media is a great way to enhance a company’s brand. It takes word-of-mouth advertising to a whole new level. Because of its interactive nature, it can offer third-party validation simply by someone “sharing” or “re-tweeting” your news or “liking” your page.

Today’s consumers expect businesses to have a presence online and within the social media environment. They often turn to social media as a resource for researching companies and products, so it’s important for businesses to reinforce their messages consistently throughout social media platforms. Although casual in nature, it’s equally important that those messages are presented professionally, because everything a company says online is a reflection of its brand. So a quick post needs to be proofed a couple of times before it goes live, just as an advertise-

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ment would need to be reviewed before printing. Because it’s free, the largest investment in social media is time, but it’s important that whoever is doing the posting is familiar with your brand and consistent with communicating your message. Most large companies hire someone to manage their social media efforts, but smaller businesses can manage it on their own with a little knowledge of how social media works and time invested in ensuring the messages are accurate and reinforce the company’s intended image.

What can members learn about their clients or potential clients by simply having a presence on social media?

Effective salespeople know who their consumers are, what their likes are and how much they are willing to spend to achieve their goals.

In today’s world, prospect research offers businesses more information than ever about consumers. Social media opens up a wealth of resources for client research and is a great way to establish connections to potential customers.

BIA Director of Communications Kieler Henry said that members can learn a great deal about their customers through their presence on social media, and they don’t have to stalk their potential clients to do it. “While vacation photos and status updates may or may not be of interest to you, of far greater importance is how they relate to your business.” Monitoring social media posts by potential and current customers and interacting with them has the potential to create new business. In many cases, consumers will ask opinions of “friends”

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“You have the chance to construct the image of your company the way you want to be seen.”

Reply before they “google” someone who can repair their broken door or leaky roof, list their house or even build a new one. Social media is like a busy classroom full of people asking questions. If businesses aren’t there to raise their hands, consumers will call on someone else who is volunteering the answer.

Henry recommends starting dialogues online in an attempt to engage customers and learn something more about them. The social media world is meant to be interactive, and people enjoy making contributions to it. “Try different kinds of updates and take note of who interacts with them. The more you experiment, the more you’ll learn about them,” he said.

What can potential clients learn about you?

More important than prospect research, perhaps, is what potential clients can learn about you. In some cases, consumers are turning to social media before they even visit a company’s website. The “gotta-haveinformation-instantaneously” generation of new consumers wants to hear what other people are saying about a company. Websites are essential for communicating information to consumers, but social media sites communicate opinions, which are highly valued in the minds of today’s shoppers. Henry noted, “What you post and how you post it says a lot about your company. Whether consciously or unconsciously, your clients will notice. This can be either intimidating or invigorating.

You have the chance to construct the image of your company the way you want to be seen,” he said.

While it’s important to be professional in posts, it’s important to demonstrate personality as well, as long as it’s in good taste and meant to cultivate relationships, instead of insulting anyone. Engaging an audience is key. The important thing to remember is to view it like you would if you were at a casual dinner party and a group of potential clients was at your table. You want to strike up conversations that will spark interest and communicate your personality on a professional level and leave those potential clients with a good impression. The great thing about social media is that you don’t have to worry about which fork to use or slurping your soup. While you do need to remember your manners, you can still communicate your company’s personality and engage in casual dialogue that will let your audience know you’re authentic and approachable.

What are the top three things that need to be communicated to the “social” audience on a regular basis?

According to Henry, members should serve as a resource for their social media audience. “First, you want to communicate newsworthy items in a timely manner. Social media is gaining the reputation of being the first source for news. While you may not be posting about the latest details of international scuffles, your news is still important in its own right. Get it out there, and quickly,” he noted. Second, Henry said, is to communicate personality in posts. “The more you can identify your company’s voice with a specific persona, the more your clients will relate to what you’re saying, and the more likely they are to tune in for more.” He also emphasized the importance of having fun with

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What Sites are Best for Your Business?

There are many options to get connected with consumers, but generally speaking the key social media sites that businesses today need to consider include:

Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Google+

A company blog is also a form of social media and is a great tool to connect online.

Secondary sites to consider after a presence is established with key sites include:

Pinterest Instagram Vine Foursquare Houzz

Advertising through social media – it it worth the investment?

“Advertising through social media can offer a great supplement to the promotions you’re currently running elsewhere,” Henry said. “Where you advertise says a lot about you. If you want to portray yourself as a fun company, if you want to attract a younger clientele or if you want to show your customers that you’re on the cutting edge, consider investing in advertising to an audience that’s largely untapped by other avenues of engagement,” he added.

How Can Social Media Be an Effective Marketing Tool?

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How Social is Your Business? work as an effective marketing tool. The first of which is developing a clear strategy before engaging in social media; defining what your objectives are, who your audience is, what they’re interested in and what actions you want them to take. Morgan advises businesses to create content that is interesting and relevant to their prospective buying group and then publish that regularly through a company blog, while using social sites to drive traffic to your blog and website. Finally, she stresses the need to recognize other media outlets. “Social media is

most effective when used as an integral part of an overall marketing strategy and marketing mix,” she advises.

While social media is a strong tool in reaching consumers, it’s also important to keep an attractive, engaging and informative website upto-date with the latest information consumers need and want to know.

In addition, adding a blog is also a great way to reinforce your message and drive consumers to your website.

The Power of Online Word-of-Mouth BIA Advertising Account Executive Kimberly Greenwell advises members who use social media as a marketing tool and communication vehicle to consider the impact it can have in regard to word-of-mouth advertising. She illustrated testimonial campaigns on Facebook as a perfect example. “Consider this scenario ... ‘Sally’ and ‘John’ finally get the sunroom they have been wanting for years. Sally takes a picture of her sunroom and shares it on Facebook with the comment ‘I love my new sunroom. Thank you so much ABC Sunrooms!’ Sally doesn’t just write ABC Sunrooms…she ‘tags’ their business account. Sally’s friends on Facebook absolutely love her sunroom too. So they ‘like’ her photo and post comments about how beautiful her new sunroom is.”

Greenwell explained the impact of Sally’s post. “It is important because Sally (on her own) just gave a testimonial on how wonderful ABC Sunrooms are and showed a sample of their work. Everyone she is friends with sees the post, and when her friends like the post, everyone in their circle sees their work. It is an interactive spider web that gives businesses access to a customer base they might not have had if Sally never made that post. It is the modern day equivalent to putting a sign in someone’s yard.”

Greenwell elaborated on the flip side to online testimonials. “As easily as a positive post can be made, a negative post can be made as well. So, it’s really important to monitor your social media account. Not everyone is going to love you like Sally, but that is okay. You just have to keep doing good business and make sure you have more satisfied customers like Sally than Negative Nancy.” @KimberlyGreenwell

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September Membership Drive Encourages Members to Reach Out to People They Work With Every Day

by Stacy Smith Rogers, Grace Communications, LLC

Gotta Member Campaign Gives BIA a Head Start During the first half of 2014, members were encouraged to help get a head start on recruitment for the year through the “Gotta Member” campaign. Members were asked to do their part and each recruit one member. Those who did so were entered into a drawing for a $500 Visa gift card. Palmer Cole, Bentley Construction, was the lucky winner. Cole said he was glad to learn he was the recipient of the gift card.

“I don’t normally win anything, but on the whole, I feel pretty lucky in life in general.”

Cole is still fairly new to BIA, having been a member for just a couple of years. He said the benefits of BIA are easy sells to prospective members. “The networking alone is a big selling point. Subs and builders can be introduced within a social atmosphere, which makes it easier to talk more casually in a relaxed atmosphere,” he explained.

Cole also credited having access to an affordable and respected home warranty plan as a huge plus for his business. “I’m a one-man operation, so having a strong home warranty is big for me. It defines what the thresholds are, so that’s good for both me and my clients. Also, knowing that mediation is offered through BIA is a strong selling point for me. Fortunately, I’ve never had to deal with that, but it gives me the peace of mind knowing that’s one of my benefits. BIA looks out for both my interests and the interest of homeowners who can feel comfortable that a respected group is protecting their interests as well.

Also, the discounts on phone bills and health insurance are a plus to become a member,” he explained.

The Gotta Member campaign helped fuel momentum as recruitment entered the second half of the year, but there’s still a lot of opportunities to make the September membership drive a success. Additional incentives to recruit members this fall include a November drawing for prizes. According to BIA Director of Member Services Nicole Bouchard, everyone has a chance to participate. “Even if you’re not on a team, you can be entered into the year long drawing in November if you recruit a new member.”

Bouchard said September is a great time to recruit because members receive triple Spike credits that month. She encourages members to consider recruiting like making a referral. “It’s easy to recruit. Just think of why you are a member and share that with prospects,” she said. Bouchard invites members to contact her with any questions or explanation of benefits that might help in recruitment efforts.

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still plenty of people who work in the local construction industry who aren’t members. It’s critical to make sure the local industry’s voice is heard when important issues arise, and the best way to do that is to increase BIA’s membership base. Recruiting can be as simple as asking someone you work with on a regular basis if he/she is a member.

That conversation opens up a dialogue that could result in bringing on board a new member.

Bouchard encourages members to emphasize the insurance program opportunities offered through the association. “When recruiting, encourage prospective members to check into our discounted insurance programs which save more money than what the dues cost sometimes,” she said.

A Few Tips and Thoughts By Members on Recruitment ....

Mike Jones, Signature Green Properties – “It is an honor and my responsibility to help our association become as strong and vital in this community as possible. Recruiting new members is the best way I know of to support our industry and it’s easy to do so by spending an hour each week connecting with the people who will benefit the most from membership, and inviting them to join. I try to ask two or three people each week.”

Bob Marrett, CMB Development – “New members are the ‘life blood’ of any organization. This is particularly true for BIA because we need the creativity and enthusiastic participation of our newest members in order to stay current on building industry practices and trends. New members prevent our organization from becoming stale and ‘set in our ways.’ It’s important for all persons who work in building and development to support BIA as a way to show support for the countless ways our officers and committee members strive to defend our industry in the face of constant regulatory (and additional) requirements.”

George Miller, Suburban Construction & Management – “I think if a person is going to make a living and spend a big portion of their lives in the building industry, then they owe it to the community, and themselves, to support that industry. There is nothing more important than recruiting new members to our organization. It all starts with membership. All of us involved in building can be proud that we have such a great organization, with an awesome, extremely talented staff to help represent us.”

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Perry Lyons, P.L. Lyons “I tell anyone anyone I am recruiting that we are doing this for our industry. This industry needs BIA as an advocate to help all members in dealing with the many difficult issues we face. They need us as much as we need them! As in anything we do in life, it takes a little effort and a little time. Recruiting is no different.

But again, what the BIA does for each member to improve the day-to-day business opportunities and advocacy is worth every minute of recruiting effort and every minute it takes to join.”

Robert Eberenz Jr. “I don’t think it’s intimidating at all for a member to reach out to a possible member and tell them about an organization that they feel is such a positive influence on the industry which they are a part of. Additional reasons are insurance and increased business.

All someone can say is ‘No.’ I respond with “That’s fine, maybe in the future.’ I am not about a hard sell. BIA can sell itself!”

Billy Doelker, Key Homes “Recruiting on behalf of BIA gives the opportunity to share the message to a potential member what the association does every day to protect the growth and sustainability of anyone in the building industry. It doesn’t have to be time consuming or intimidating when you talk to someone and simply listen for indicators in something they are saying or dealing with that being a part of the BIA may be a benefit to them.”

Triple Spike Credits Offered in September

On a national basis, members are awarded “Spike” points for recruitment efforts. According to NAHB, Spikes bring grassroots growth and stability to the entire federation. In addition to the intangible benefits that accompany Spike status, Spike members receive an invitation to the Spike Party at the International Builders’ Show, in addition to increased visibility, recognition and networking opportunities at industry events and VIP treatment throughout the year. Members earn one credit for each new member they sponsor, and when that member renews after his or her first year of membership, the sponsoring member automatically gets one renewal credit. Every year the member renews thereafter, the sponsoring member will receive a ½ renewal credit. Spikes receive a ½ credit for recruitment and a ½ credit for the renewal of Affiliate members.

In September, members can receive triple spike credits.

For more information about benefits or recruitment, contact Nicole Bouchard at nicole@bialouisville.com or 429-6000.

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Millions of dollars are spent every year on kitchens. Much of the time those dollars are well spent because families tend to spend so much time in the kitchen. And the return for the investment is usually good. But mistakes can be costly and can result in a kitchen that’s neither functional nor attractive. Several Louisville kitchen experts offer expertise and guidance you won’t want to pass up.

by Nancy Miller

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ucts. Hardware Resources has a new line of such products called 11 Minutes or Less. All can be installed with only 4 screws.

Most people come in and aren’t quite sure what they want in their kitchen. We go through a process of asking them a ton of questions to gauge their design aesthetic. There’s a really neat website by Waypoint Living spaces that helps identify styles. On the website, the user answers a series of questions relating to their taste preferences and lifestyle. Based on those answers, they’re told which cabinet doors and finishes best reflect their individual style.

Today’s kitchens are white on white on white. Cream color cabinets are being outpaced by white. The most viewed and liked kitchen on houzz.com is a white Shaker kitchen with espresso color floors. That validates what we are seeing in the marketplace.

White continues from cabinets onto backsplashes, particularly with white subway tile, sometimes using accents of mixed-in glass mosaics.

Although white predominates, the biggest and most important new color encompasses a range of gray tones. Manufacturers are offering them in all the door styles.

For several years, oil rubbed bronze, satin nickel and brushed nickel have been the finishes of choice for cabinet hardware and faucets.

Chrome is returning. It’s bright and shiny and works well with white.

Customers, builders and remodelers can’t get enough of organization products. Several vendors are offering after market organization prod-

Robert Bond World Class Cabinetry Rutt is still the Rolls Royce of cabinets. Its Regency line offers madeto-order cabinets at a lower price point than its main line and in an amazing array of sizes, styles, colors and grains. In addition to many of the features of the upper level of their cabinetry, Regency has options for customized interior fittings, including special features such as a roll-out linen shelf, pull-out column for spices and cans, and bread drawer with a see-through cover.

Plato’s Prelude line, with 27 different door styles, reflects the same standards of the company’s Personalized Custom doors and is available in a color palette designed from the company’s most popular paints, stains and glazes. We’re finding that many of our clients like to mix and match. They may purchase a mostly Prelude kitchen but integrate one focal piece from the Plato premium custom line. The woods match, but the price is somewhat less expensive. Another great advantage is that Plato will deliver all of them in about four weeks.

Inovae is a European-style cabinet from Plato. The door style, species and finish may all be specified. Wood species include alder, quarter sawn anigre, bamboo, cherry, maple, rift sawn white oak and walnut. august 2014 19

The Latest News in Kitchens Options include a wood veneer interior or engineered wood with a thermofused melamine interior, and the choice of a standard all-wood dovetail drawer box or a stainless drawer box system. Inovae’s frameless construction allows for a broad selection of materials not possible with framed cabinetry. Thermofoils, acrylics, laminates and composite veneers provide possibilities to individualize any kitchen.

The top fifth percentile of the market seems to push for rift cut white oak, wire brushed with a glaze, often used on islands and armoires. The lines are straight but the glaze gives a sense of texture. It’s offered by Plato and Rutt.

In the 85th to 95th percentile, perimeter cabinets are mostly stark white. But those cabinets are complemented by a nice piece of wood on an island or armoire.

Tom Burkhart Burkhart Company On higher end jobs, we’re doing a lot of super traditional inset doors with butt hinges, mostly in painted finishes. Whites and creams are typical, but there’s a growing use of colors and even combinations of colors.

Everyone wants as many drawers as possible. We have to push to

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get doors in base cabinets. But I always suggest trying to break up the appearance with a few drawers whenever possible.

Most cabinets go to the ceiling now. Soffits are a thing of the past; they went out a long time ago. It has just taken time to get rid of all of them.

There’s a trend away from appliance panels. When they are used, at least they no longer look like you just stuck a door on an appliance.

They’re considered fully integrated, or have the ability to be fully integrated. I’m not a huge fan of appliance panels. I’m a very functional person. When I design a kitchen, it has to work right. Panels can be tricky to work with.

Kitchen lighting keeps getting better and better, especially since undercabinet and interior cabinet lighting has gone to LED. They’re more easily concealed because they have slimmer lines.

There are a few primary things to consider when designing a kitchen. First, try to maintain the old triangle. Don’t get too spread out.

Second, think about how the kitchen will be used. Will the layout need to accommodate one person cooking or multiple people? Third, the homeowner needs to take into consideration how hard they’re going to use the kitchen and how fastidious they plan to be over the years. For example, if the kitchen is going to get a lot of use, refrigerator panels will probably wear out. Finally, there’s another factor: storage. Most everyone wants more capacity.

The Latest News in Kitchens David Duke Kentuckiana Re-Bath We have named our kitchen division Five Day Kitchens. Some people simply can’t wait four to six weeks for their kitchen to be completed.

So this new service is perfect and offers full kitchen remodeling with design consultations.

“Transitional” is the operative word in kitchen design. Unlike in the past, it’s okay to mix traditional with contemporary. I know from my own experience that it’s not necessary to stick with one style. My wife and I have contemporary tastes but we bought an older, traditional home. We used traditional cabinets and crown molding, but we chose a different color granite for the island than for the perimeter cabinets.

Also, the island is round, a much more contemporary touch. And it has sleek bar stools. For appliances, we went with stainless steel.

Refacing is the most rapidly growing segment in kitchens. It’s a great product for an individual who doesn’t want to change the footprint of the kitchen. Refacing is generally lower cost, less mess and faster. People are almost always surprised at the number of styles out there. You can do a veneer face or laminate doors with high end photography. The laminate doors clean easier and don’t expand and retract.

I just got back from training with a very interesting company, Showplace. There are so many cool looks and new gadgets that are transforming kitchens. One of their neatest products is a cabinet that retracts up on springs.

Much of good kitchen design comes down to practicality. How many people are going to be cooking together and who will be doing certain tasks? Will the kitchen be the center of entertaining? How many people will eat in the kitchen on a daily basis? Sometimes a countertop can be extended, but if there are five people who need to eat there, that’s not a functional move.

““Transitional” is the operative word in kitchen design. Unlike in the past, it’s okay to mix traditional with contemporary. I know from my own experience that it’s not necessary to stick with one style.”

- David Duke

Mary Holz, CKD, CBD and CAPS PC Home Stores There are a few changes I’m noting. I find it interesting that many customers are using FaceTime and Skype for their first meeting with me.

Later they may give me their houzz.com password. Another change is that there aren’t really rules anymore when it comes to kitchens. It’s not unusual for a contemporary kitchen to have a reclaimed wood table or for a traditional kitchen to have a stainless steel table.

All this means it’s no longer so easy to go into a store and pick something off the shelf. It takes a professional to pull all the ideas together.

In addition, people want to get away from trendy things they know will be out of fashion in five or ten years. That’s especially true with colors. The bolder you go, the quicker you may tire of it. It’s best to select basic neutral colors and do pops of color with light fixtures and appliances. Dacor came out with colored appliances, including gray tones, and GE has its slate collection. Two tone kitchens are a pretty big deal now. But don’t go overboard with colors.

White cabinets can be kind of cold, so it might be a good idea to

pair them with a wood floor or darker countertop. I sell mostly quartz countertops. However, laminates have brought in more natural and new profiles that mimic natural stone products. Laminates don’t carry the stigma they once did. And they’re a good option if price is a restraint.

Often when we replace a countertop, instead of doing a four-inch backsplash, we’ll do a stone or glass backsplash. There’s a lot of mixing products, such as glass and natural stone.

Kitchen lighting is frequently layered, perhaps combining recessed, undercabinet, pendants over the island or peninsula, and lighting at the top of cabinets or at the toe kick. Angled light strips are nice if there’s an overhang on an island or on the back wall of the cabinets to get the lighting off a decorative backsplash. There’s a lot of interest in automated lighting for cabinets and drawers. But it’s important not to get carried away with lighting. A little goes a long way.

USB charging stations are becoming very popular. For Homearama, we’re including one in a drawer. They’re even coming out with specific areas where an iPhone or iPad can be placed to be automatically charged.

Paul Hughes Paul Hughes Kitchen Design & Sales About every third kitchen is a white kitchen. I don’t think white will ever go out. But that doesn’t mean everything in the room has to be august 2014 21

The Latest News in Kitchens Cabinet organizers are very in demand, from organizers for utensils to spice racks to recycle bins, all built-in. Also popular are smaller space-saving flip-down door fronts to hide small cleaning items like sponges and gloves.

White cabinets and Shaker-style doors are definitely trending. I suspect that’s part of the whole Craftsman home style influence in exterior doors. Furniture-style islands with decorative legs and LED lighting under and inside the base and wall cabinets are other soughtafter kitchen features.

“Cabinet organizers are very in demand, from organizers for utensils to spice racks to recycle bins, all built-in. Also popular are smaller space-saving flip-down door fronts to hide small cleaning items like sponges and gloves.”

- Paul Miele

Lora Nix, CMKBD, CAPS Nix Miller Designs & Cabinetry

white or off-white. We just finished a kitchen with off-white cabinets and a charcoal island. It was such a pretty contrast.

I often hear that gray is the new white, but that hasn’t been my experience for the most part. When gray is used, it’s usually not a blue/ green gray. We’re getting ready to do a full showroom display of gray.

I’m anxious to see how it flies. The gray is a transparent stain that allows the wood grain to come out. As a cabinet person, I like to see the wood.

My Amish cabinet rep has been selling an antique milk point. Milk paint formerly had a technique that wasn’t a good finish, but the new one is great. It has a crackling look but retains the paint stroke. I don’t think you’d want to do a whole kitchen in it, but it’s very interesting for an accent piece.

One of the most important aspects of kitchen design and cabinetry is good communication through the entire project. People skills are very valuable. Everyone should like working together. There shouldn’t be cabinet ideas, but people ideas. That’s what I concentrate on.

Paul Miele K-I Lumber & Building Materials We have added Merillat to our cabinet selection. Merillat has introduced several new door styles, including Bayville, a pillow-style door with full overlay; Canonsburg, an applied molding style; Fox Harbor or Glen Harbor, a solid drawer front style; Tolani, now available in oak; and Ralston, a recessed panel door. New colors include Dusk, Pecan and Hazelnut.

Clients appreciate Merillat’s option of clear glass on door fronts and matching interior and exterior colors. Modified depths are also very popular because they don’t limit choices to standard out-of-thebox sizes.

Timberlake has extended its premium painted linen finish, making it available in five collections.

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Kitchens are going to extremes, either very simple and clean or fluffy and ornate. Whichever direction is taken, it’s essential to pick one focal point. Customers will bring in pictures on Pinterest.com or Houzz.com that show several different ideas. If they would all be put together there would be a real mess. There has to be some consistency; it all has to flow. For example, you shouldn’t use a busy cabinet with carving and glazing along with multiple colors of tile, another color of floor and a busy countertop. No matter how clean the kitchen would be kept, it would look cluttered because there would be nothing to stop and catch your interest.

When people show me pictures from Pinterest or Houzz, they’re excited with their folder and rattle off ideas, thinking they have done enough research. But when I start to ask questions, they’re shocked at what they don’t know. They haven’t thought of all important details.

I begin by talking about how they’ll enter and exit the kitchen, what spaces open up off the kitchen, and what they really expect and need from their kitchen. They begin giving me answers one by one. Then I draw up the plans. What I show them and what they end up liking may not be at all what they originally had in mind.

There are times an island simply won’t fit, regardless of how much it’s wanted, or occasionally there’s nothing you can do about the doors in the room. Having enough space to maneuver can’t be overrated. For example, it’s absolutely essential that there’s enough room between the refrigerator and an island. I usually allow 48 inches, especially for a single door refrigerator.

Some people think a factory finish on cabinets is too perfect and want a painter to paint unfinished cabinets. I don’t really understand that because it just doesn’t look as good. Also, a warranty may be voided if the cabinets are ordered unfinished.

If someone wants a countertop that’s a piece of artwork, they’ll go for high-end granite. If they prefer something more subtle, they’ll probably like quartz. Caesarstone has a faux marble that is very nice.

Of course, there are people who lean toward contemporary and love glass.

For flooring, I like hardwood or cork. If a client wants tile, I’d recommend a LVT rather than real tile because it’s more resilient and not as hard on the legs.

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NAHB Senior Life Director and Life Director Inductions Clete Reinhart and Rocky Pusateri Inducted at NAHB Spring Board Meeting

by Stacy Smith Rogers, Grace Communications, LLC

As the second largest HBA in the nation, BIA is a well-recognized name on the national level. The association includes many dedicated members who have devoted a tremendous amount of time and energy representing the local building industry as well as the state and nation. NAHB recognizes the commitment of those members who go above and beyond through the designations of Life Director and Senior Life Director.

Senior Life Director A Senior Life Director is one who has attended two board meetings per board term for a period of 10 consecutive years after becoming a life director. As Senior Life Director, that individual attains a permanent seat on the board with no continuing attendance requirement.

Life Director Associations can nominate builder and associate members who have served as voting directors for 10 or more years and have attended two board meetings per board term to become a Life Director. The national board then elects them to the status of Life Director. (The years to Life Director do not have to be consecutive years.)

BIA is proud to demonstrate its strong leadership and membership through the dedication of its members who hold such distinguished titles on the national level. The following individuals have achieved these honors: Senior Life National Directors Mike Griffin Rob Peterson, Jr. Clete Reinhart

Jim Skaggs Glen Stuckel

Life National Directors Carl Baker Rick Buttorff Fred Dallenbach Richard Eberenz Ellery Esposito Stan Humphrey John Miranda

Rob Peterson, Jr. Joe Pusateri Rocky Pusateri Clete Reinhart Jim Skaggs Glen Stuckel Pat Thieneman-Seitz

At NAHB’s 2014 Spring Board Meeting, Clete Reinhart, Reinhart Construction, and Rocky Pusateri, Elite Homes, were inducted as Senior Life Director and Life Director, respectively. BIA is honored to applaud these two outstanding builders and recognize their commitment to the local building industry and the association.

“It’s an honor to achieve that recognition, but it takes a dedicated commitment to reach those levels,” BIA Executive Vice President Chuck Kavanaugh stated. “We are fortunate to have in Clete and Rocky examples of devoted members who commit the time and at24 louisville builder • bialouisville.com

tention to local, state and national issues that affect our industry. To achieve this honor, they’ve already proven how committed they are.

Life Directors put in at least 10 years, while Senior Life Directors commit to at least 20. These designations give our association and our members national representation. Clete and Rocky represent a long line of committed members of BIA, and by this recognition they continue to set an example for others to follow,” Kavanaugh added.

HBAK Executive Vice President Bob Weiss commented on the honor these designations reflect, “Achieving Life Director and Senior Life Director at NAHB is no easy feat. Not only does it take 10 and 20 years of attendance, respectively, at the national meetings, but it also means being a leader at the national level.” Weiss further elaborated on Reinhart’s and Pusateri’s achievement. “Aside from the attendance factor, both Clete and Rocky were actively involved in various committees and councils of NAHB. Clete was extremely active in the NAHB, Remodelors Council since it was established in the mid 1980’s and Rocky became involved in the Land Development and Codes Committees. Kentucky members have a tradition of involvement in NAHB and Clete and Rocky are right up there with all the rest. They should be congratulated for this outstanding accomplishment!”

Reinhart founded Reinhart Construction in 1975. He has been a member of the association for more than 30 years and has participated in numerous committees and held several offices, including president of BIA in 1999. He has been awarded both the Howard C. Reeves Memorial Award for excellence in membership development and the Remodelor of the Year award by both BIA and HBAK. Reinhart’s original career was in accounting, but the local industry is thankful he found his tool belt and a dynamic career in building and remodeling.

As a Senior Life Director, he continues to represent BIA and Louisville’s building community with pride and honor.

One of Pusateri’s favorite illustrations (and he has many) is ‘If you don’t have a seat at the table it means you are on the menu.” Pusateri recognizes the value in making sure the local industry isn’t absent on policy decisions, which is why he’s been actively involved in so many of BIA’s councils and committees, including the Land Development and Codes Committees, among many others. He served as president of BIA in 2008 and has achieved many accolades on local and state levels, including Builder of the Year. Pusateri was introduced to the world of construction through his experience as an electrician. He and his brother, Joe Pusateri, started Elite Homes in 1977. He reflected on his career thus far, “It is a thrill and a great feeling of accomplishment to build homes for families and know they will be there forever.”

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BIA Golf Outing Set For September 15 at Quail Chase Golf Course

SHELBY County Council

L to R: Denise Duncan - Carpet Specialists, Inc., Chuck Kavanaugh - Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville, Derek Smothers - Quality One Steel Design Inc., David Turner - Carpet Specialists, Inc., Lauren Thieneman - Carpet Specialists, Inc., Wesley Sydnor, PE - Louisville MSD, Patrick Dominik - Sabak, Wilson & Lingo, Inc.

Mark your calendars and get your foursome together! The annual BIA Golf Outing is scheduled for September 15 at Quail Chase Golf Course. This is one of the Association’s largest member events that mixes both fun and business for everyone in attendance.

You can golf in this scramble-style event that features a variety of challenges and contests along the way. If you are not a golfer you are welcome to come out and enjoy a great lunch with everyone as golf concludes.

Golf starts with warm-ups and free use of the driving range at 8 am and a prompt 9 am shotgun start. Coffee and donuts will be served during the registration time.

Enjoy golf and lunch for only $95 per person. There will also be door prizes at the end given away, all participating golfers are eligible.

Lunch only is $15 per person. Registration information will be sent by email this month to all members. Also, check the website (www. bialouisville.com) for details or contact Gail Schell (gail@gail@bialouisville.com or Jessica Embry ( Jessica@bialouisville.com).

If you are interested in sponsoring this member event, please contact Melissa Mattingly at 429-6000 or Melissa@bialouisville.com.

The Shelby County Council met on June 10, 2014 at The Claudia Sanders Dinner House. We would like to thank our sponsor: Carpet Specialists represented by Lauren Thieneman and David Turner. Our gift card winners were Larry Hobson – Louisville Paving & Construction Company, Inc. and Michael Hunt – Pella Windows & Doors.

Thank you to our speakers Patrick Dominik – Vice President and managing partner for Sabak, Wilson & Lingo, Inc. and Wesley Sydnor, PE – Louisville MSD Stormwater Environmental Programs Manager. They gave an excellent presentation on Green Infrastructure.

You may be wondering, “What is Green Infrastructure?” Green Infrastructure is a stormwater management tool that takes advantage of the natural processes of soils and plants in order to slow down and clean stormwater and keep it from overwhelming the City’s sewer system.

With regards to Green Infrastructure over time, Pat Dominik gave some points on Lessons Learned: • Design “green” Best Management Practices upfront as part of the integral plan for storm water management.

• Construct bio-swales later in the construction process – use areas as interim erosion and sediment control.

Why Green?

Wes Sydnor said “Green Infrastructure allows for the slow infiltration and treatment of storm water prior to water leaving the site. It improves the quality of water.”

Thank you to all who attended, and we look forward to seeing everyone at our next Shelby County Council meeting on September 9th.

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All-Time Big Spike 1500d John Miranda, Pinnacle Properties of Louisville ...........2485

Grand Spike 1000d Ellery Esposito, Esposito Construction, Inc. .................1206 Stanley G. Logan, Jr.,

Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance, Inc. ......................1115 Richard S. Buttorff, The Buttorff Company ...................1049 Robert L. Eberenz, Jr.,

Robert L. Eberenz Jr., Builder, LLC......................1026 Joe Pusateri, Elite Homes, Inc. ......................................1023

Statesman 500d Robert Welch, Welch Builders, Inc. .................................875 Keith Eberenz, Keith Eberenz, Builder ...........................826 James R. Skaggs,

Omikron Construction Co. -Honorary....................813 Robert A. Peterson, Jr.,

Robert A. Peterson, Jr., Co. Inc. ...............................783 Michael L. Montgomery,

MONTCO Builders, Inc. -Honorary......................767 Bill Reisert, Sr. , Reisert Insurance Agency ......................693 Robert H. Marrett, CMB Development Co. ...................654 Dale Hellmann, Prudential Heating and Air...................590 Glen E. Stuckel, Glen E. Stuckel Builder, Inc. ................575

400d A. Thomas Sturgeon, Sturgeon & Associates Inc. ............479 Fred R. Dallenbach, Dallenbach Builders, Inc. ................466 Richard Eberenz, Richard Eberenz, Builder -Honorary...446 Rusty Wessel, Wessel Insurance Agency, Inc. ..................433 Clete Reinhart, Reinhart Construction Co. .....................429 Stan Humphrey, Stan Humphrey Construction...............424

Super Spike 250d Richard Miles, Dogwood Homes of Kentucky.................375 Bob Thieneman Jr., Estate Homes....................................371 Richard Bean, B B & T, retired.........................................367 Carl Baker, Sterling Development Corp. .........................364 Tom Raver, Fireplace Distributors....................................316 Don Petty-Honorary........................................................303 Michael “Rocky” Pusateri, Elite Homes...........................289 William (Bill) Wilkinson, Wilkinson Builders, Inc..........286 Pat Thieneman-Seitz, Thieneman-Seitz Builder ..............283 Clifford Thieneman, Clifford Thieneman Co. Inc. ...........266 Jeremy Esposito, Esposito Construction...........................254 J. Robert Westerman,

J. Robert Westerman Builder -Honorary.................253

Trophy - 200 Billy Doelker, Key Homes................................................248 Leo Thieneman, Sr., Leo Thieneman Co., Inc. .................246 Steve Church, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance.................239 Scott Jagoe, Jagoe Homes.................................................231 Roger Plamp, Plamp-Keen Agency, Inc. .........................226 Teresa Morgan, Semonin Realtors...................................223 Roger Bright-honorary.....................................................220 Greg Esposito, Greg Esposito Contractor. ......................219 Jesse Francis, Francis & Company....................................208

Royal Spike - 150 Lafe McGary....................................................................196 Roger Harbison, Cornell Harbison Excavating................193 Dave Smith, Blacksmith Homes .....................................191 David Lurding, Lurding Homes......................................173 John F. Pohlman, John F. Pohlman Builder, Inc. ..............167 Robert L. Eberenz, Sr.,

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

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Red Spike - 100d Jack Band, Jack Band Builder, Inc. ...................................142 Sherrie Kruse, First Capital Bank.....................................142 Charline Neal, Primerica Financial Services.....................139 Pat Durham, Pat Durham Bldr, Inc. ................................137 Jerry Blacketer, The Blacketer Co......................................131 Scott Yates, Paragon Homes ............................................129 Mike Isaac, Isaac Contracting & Design .........................121 John Rueff, Brecher Co.....................................................117 Bruce Rademaker, Thoroughbred Associates, Inc. ...........111 Perry D. Lyons, Perry D. Lyons Builder...........................105 John Thomas, Boland Maloney Lumber...........................105 Sidney J. Anderson, S.J. Anderson Builder, Inc. ...............103 Robert D. Ford,

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

75d Shawn Corrigan, Corrigan Electric....................................95 Terrance O’Rourke, O’Rourke & Associates .....................94 Don Karem, Karem Built Homes, Inc................................93 John Lannert, Lincoln Insurance Agency...........................93 Ron Wolford, Ron Wolford Builder, Inc. ...........................86 Amos Martin, Amos Martin Builder ................................83 J.D. Nichols, NTS Corporation .........................................83 W. Bryant Brown, Brown & Carpenter Co., Inc. ..............82 Joe Dumstorf, Trend Companies of Kentucky....................82 Carol Daugherty Epley, Daugherty Insurance Agency ......76 Michael O’Dea, Michael O’Dea Builder............................76 Jeff Thompson, Jeda Homes................................................75

Green Spike - 50d Mike Jones, Signature Green Properties, LLC...................71 Mark Aschbacher, Lincoln Insurance.................................69 Ron Hartman, Ernst Concrete. .........................................67 Rocco Pigneri, Ball Homes.................................................64 Vic Koestel, General Shale.................................................63 Brendan Kavanaugh, Great Northern Building Products...62 David Mikels, Graber’s Insealators.....................................58 James Pope, Nicklies Development....................................57 Ken Thieneman, Ken Thieneman Builder...........................56 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 ......................................54 Chris Cundiff, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance...................51 Leo Thieneman, Jr., Leo Thieneman & Sons, LLC............50 Derek Smothers, Quality One Steel Design Inc................50

Life Spike - 25d Ken Block, Hyland, Block & Hyland, Inc. ........................49 David Monsour, Monsour Builders....................................49 Deepa Kamat, Granite America.........................................48 Chris Osborne, DeVille Homes.........................................47 Paul Miele, K-I Lumber & Building Materials..................44 Phil Fackler-Fackler Homes...............................................44 Dave French, LG&E..........................................................43 Greg Schrenger, Schrenger Construction ..........................43 Melanie Pearson, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance...............42 David Rateau, Rateau Construction ..................................42 P.R. Lancaster, Lancaster Built Homes..............................42 Davis Boland, Boland Maloney Lumber.............................40 Penny Love, Design Innovations, Inc.................................40 Phillip Wayne Leigh, Phillip Leigh, Inc.............................39 Mike Effinger, Effinger Construction.................................38 David Ernst, Prestige Builders............................................38 Chris Palmer, DEEM.........................................................36 Woody Hamilton, Semonin Realtors ................................35

Mike Sanders, Mike Sanders Builders................................35 Mike Hall, K-I Lumber & Building Materials .................35 Jason Black, Stonecroft Homes...........................................35 Ben Tyler, Ben Tyler Building & Remodeling ...................34 Frank Taylor, L&T Properties............................................33 David Stemler, PC Home Stores........................................32 John Sizemore, 2-10 Home Warranty................................32 Larry Link, Bonnycastle Appliance & TV.........................30 Renotta Henson, Victory Home Builder ...........................30 Kevin Passanisi, PC Home Center.....................................30 David Bright, Bright Built Homes.....................................30 Ben Peerce Swindler, Ben Peerce Swindler, Builder ..........29 Vince Kimbel, Kimbel Construction..................................29 Carolyn Miller, Sure Linc Services.....................................28 Mike Judah, Judah Real Estate ..........................................28 Roger Hack, MRC Construction.......................................27 James French, J & L Construction.....................................26 Terry Hagerman, Terry Hagerman Builder........................26 Ron Fonk, Woodfield Homes.............................................26 Jerry Ostertag, Closet Factory............................................25 Douglas Amlung, Amlung Construction Company............25

Spike - 6d Ryan Miranda, Churchill McGee.......................................24 Kari Vogedes, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance....................24 Delbert Mulhall, Delbert Mulhall & Sons, Inc. ................24 Dan Smith, Stonelake Homes ...........................................24 Brandon Bailey, Bailey Remodeling...................................23 Todd Hemmer, Lee Brick & Block ...................................23 Joe Simms, Re/Max Associates..........................................22 Lindsay Raidt, Chenoweth Construction...........................19 Clifford (Pete)Thieneman, Clifford Thieneman Co, LLC.... 19 Peter Cooper, Ansac, Inc.....................................................17 Jason Orthober, Orthober Custom Homes........................17 Lisa Lynn Knight- Lisa Lynn Designs...............................17 Brad Lehmann, Lehmann Homes.....................................17 Dennis Montana, Lawn Care Co., Inc. ..............................16 Joe Kroll, Joe Kroll Builder.................................................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..............................12 Scott Church, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance....................11 David Weis, Meridian Construction...................................11 Tim Henson, Amercia’s Floor Source................................11 Howard Ferriell, H. D. Ferriell, Inc....................................11 James Robertson, Bond Electric.........................................10 Donald Wirtzberger, Sierra Design & Construction............9 Jarrod Vowels, Dominion Homes.........................................9 Mike Danzinger, SB Home Renovations.............................9 R.L. Lanham, R.L. Home Services......................................8 Tom Sims, CBRE/Louisville................................................8 Floyd Chelf, Chelf Insurance Agency..................................8 David Richardson, David Richardson Builder......................8 Brad DeVries, Semonin Realtors..........................................7 John Hollenbach, Hollenbach-Oakley.................................7 Kevin Rich, Rich Design Studios.........................................7 Mickey Corcoran, Mickey Corcoran Builder.......................7 James Duke Greene, Cimarron Construction, Co................7 Deborah Bilitski, Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs..........................6 Chad Peyton, Peyton Contracting, LLC..............................6 David Westfall, Homework Residential Renovations, Inc....6 Greg Burrus, Burrus Architecture & Construction, LLC....6

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If so call Nicole at 429-6000 to claim your prize!

BIA Member Decals available at the Office Stop by the BIA office to pick up your free BIA decals and window clings. Registered Builders and Remodelers may also pick up new “Built by a Professional” window hangers which also have the new logo.

To submit your news, email Tara Brinkmoeller at Tara@BIALouisville.com.

2014 SMC Awards of Excellence It’s that time again to start preparing for the Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville’s 2014 Sales and Marketing Council Awards of Excellence. The Awards of Excellence was created in order to promote competition and creativity of design in housing, development, and advertising, as well as, recognize the outstanding new home sales efforts among real estate agents and mortgage professionals in our building industry.

The 2014 Awards of Excellence will be presented in January 2015 and will feature new and improved categories, early birds entry specials, and additional ways to easily submit your entries.

Eligibility dates are November 1, 2013 – October 31, 2014, so let’s work hard because this is your time to shine. Keep your eyes open for more details to come leading up to this prestigious event you definitely won’t want to miss!

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newmembers Associates Approved 06/14 Coliona, LLC Raymundo Colina Type of Business: Framing Sponsor: Dan Smith Hedges Demolition, Inc. Don Hedges Type of Business: Excavating, Demolition Sponsor: Rob Eberenz, Jr. Charter One Bank William Robinson Type of Business: Mortgage Lending Sponsor: Dale Hellmann Lifestone Dynamic Bernardo Caballero Type of Business: Bendable Stone Sponsor: John Thomas Kenny’s Tree Service William Lichtsteiner Type of Business: Tree Cutting Sponsor: John Thomas Blackhawk Fencing Kevin McIntosh Type of Business: Fencing Sponsor: Tom Raver Benchmark Contracting, Inc. David Forsee Type of Business: Concrete Flatwork Sponsor: Jarrod Vowels Huber Engineered Woods Tim McCall Type of Business: Manufacturer Sponsor: Davis Boland Jefferson Development Group Kevin Cogan Type of Business: Commercial & Residential Real Estate Development Sponsor: John Miranda Terracon Consultants, Inc. Bob Kennedy Type of Business: Civil Engineering Sponsor: John Miranda JD Roofing & Remodeling Dustin Sparks Type of Business: Roofing, Siding, Gutters, windows Sponsor: Stan Humphrey Millennium Contractor/Early Wyne Plantation Mark Clinton Type of Business: Commercial Remodeling & Steel Fabrication Sponsor: Tom Raver Jeld- Wen Barry Granger Type of Business: Manufacturer- Doors & Windows Sponsor: Don Karem 28 louisville builder • bialouisville.com

Morley Roofing Kevin Morley Type of Business: Roofing- Residential & Commercial Sponsor: Rob Eberenz, Jr. Steinbock Interior Design Group Lisa Steinbock Type of Business: Interior Design Sponsor: Perry Lyons Nick Durham Consulting Nick Durham Type of Business: Consulting Services Sponsor: Pat Durham Limestone Title & Escrow, LLC Michael Webber Type of Business: Closings and Title work Sponsor: Mike Jones All Care Landscape Co. Wade Wearren Type of Business: Landscape Contractor Sponsor: Mike Jones Dan’s Turf Stylers, LLC Dan Manteuffel Type of Business: Landscaping Sponsor: John Miranda Affiliates Approved 06/14 Patrick Jump Bailey Remodeling & Construction Sponsor: Brandon Bailey Kyle Forleo Bailey Remodeling & Construction Sponsor: Brandon Bailey Mark Jensen Commonwealth Bank & Trust Sponsor: Andrew Holden Fred Miller Willis Klein Kitchen Sponsor: Jeremy Esposito Geoff Brosky Berkshire Hathaway Sponsor: Dave Parks Tim Johnson Chris’s Custom Cabinets Sponsor: Jeremy Esposito

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As of July 1, 2014

Builders: Blacketer Company

Deville Homes

Clifford Thieneman Co., LLC

Dominion Homes

Associates: 1st Choice Insulation A&G Drywall, Inc. Bachman Commercial Sales Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts BB&T Boland Maloney Lumber Bonnycastle Appliance & TV Boral Bricks Century Mortgage Company Corrigan Electric and Home Systems Cunningham Door & Window Ditsler Insurance, Inc. The Door Store and Windows

Envoy Mortgage Fifth Third Bank The Flooring Gallery Frost Brown Todd, LLC K-I Lumber & Building Materials L & N Federal Credit Union Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance Louis E. Hobbs Construction Co. Inc. McDonald Marble & Stone Inc. PC Home Center PPG Porter Paints Paul Hughes Kitchen Design & Sales Pro-Build Quarry Bluff Estates

Republic Bank RJ Thieneman Royal Kitchen & Bath Designs Sam Kinnaird’s Flooring and Granite Screens of Kentucky Sonne Steel The Trend Companies of Kentucky Triton Stone Group United Residential Lending Corp Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Window World VanZandt, Emrich, & Cary

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.

membermilestone Congratulations to these Milestone Members. These members have reached a milestone mark in their membership with their renewal in May. 25 Years David Bright - Builder & Remodeler Don Robertson Concrete Construction - Don Robertson Greenway Irrigation - Kurt Dotson John R. Hobbs Construction Co., Inc. - Michael Hobbs 15 Years L. L. King Construction - Larry King 10 Years Bradley Hicks - Builder & Remodeler Chris Nunn Electric, Inc. - Chris Nunn Daniel’s Roofing, Inc. - Daniel Benson David Landis - Registered Builder Frederick Andres - Registered Builder J. Scott Jagoe - Registered Builder Performance Irrigation - Dean Hedges Sandy Abrams Landscaping Co. - Kenton Abrams 5 Years All Good Roofing - Nathan Dixon Atteberry Smith - Keith Monsour

Christopher Duffy - Registered Remodeler Millennium Contractor/Early Wyne Plantation - Mark Clinton Palmer Cole - Associate Builder Remodeler Randy Brown Buildings - Randy Brown Richard Meyer - Associate Builder Remodeler Richmond Exteriors - Roger Allen Tamplin & Co. Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants - Philip Tamplin 1 Year Alan Hartley Land Surveys - Alan Hartley Bob Gary Electric, Inc. - Bob Gary Burke & Burke Insurance Services, LLC - Bert C. Burke Jr Cumberland Iron LLC - Mark Jenne Fackler Commercial Roofing Co., LLC - Stephen Fackler Fred Tankersley Furniture Installer - Fred Tankersley Kentucky Tree LLC - Renee Jones Myrick Construction, LLC - Sean Myrick Quality One Steel Design Inc. - Derek Smothers Quality Tradesman Construction LLC - Ana Breitenstein Raymark Construction, LLC – Mark A. Gagel

corporatesponsors Special thanks to these 2014 BIA corporate sponsors:

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calendarofevents

August

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1

Homearama Luncheon 11:30 a.m., Big Springs Country Club

6

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

9-10

Tour of Remodeled Homes

12

Bullitt County Council Meeting 8:30 a.m., Heritage Hill Golf Club

20

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

20

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

21

Codes Meeting 11:00 a.m., BIA

21

SMC Meeting 9:00 a.m., Big Springs Community Center

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

24

Associate Appreciation Picnic 1:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m., Tom Sawyer Park

26

BICF Committee Meeting 11:00 a.m., BIA

DWB Restoration II, Inc............................... 27

27

27

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

September

Barber, Banaszynski & Hiatt, PSC............... 23 Bobcat Enterprises........................................ 15 Boland Maloney Lumber.............................. ibc Bonnycastle Appliance & TV......................... 23 Dauenhauer Plumbing.................................. 14

Greenrose...................................................... 11 K-I Lumber & Building Materials................ifc Koch Air LLC............................................... 17

1

Labor Day - Office Closed

4

Membership Drive

3-7

NAHB Board Meeting

9

MSD DAG Meeting 10:00 a.m.

9

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

10

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

Logan Lavelle Hunt..................................... 13

15

BIA Annual Golf Outing 9:00 a.m., Quail Chase

24

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

Lowe’s............................................................ 4

25

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

L&N Federal Credit Union.......................... 11 LG&E......................................................... 11 Landscape Lighting...................................... 15

PC Home Center..........................................obc PPG Porter Paints........................................ 23

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