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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF LOUISVILLE, INC.

association news 10 September Membership Drive Fuels Enthusiasm to Reach Broader Audiences 12 BICF - 1946 Society – Making an Impact on the Industry and Local Community 14 2013 Golf Outing Photos 16 Codes Corner 18 The Newest and Smartest Lighting Solutions departments

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Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville -- the Future of HBAL

The heritage of HBAL, the tradition of its long-standing events and its impact on the community are highly valued among its leaders and members. To better represent its diverse membership and to open the doors for increasing its voice, the association’s name is changing. Unanimously approved by the Board of Directors, the Home Builders Association of Louisville’s name will change to the Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville.

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Perspective Letter.................................5 Member Meetings............................24 Member News..................................25 New Members..................................26 Milestone Members.........................28 Honor Roll.......................................29 Members Pending............................29 Corporate Sponsors..........................29 Calendar of Events...........................30

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VOLUME 25, NO.11 NOVEMBER 2013

Change is Coming

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1000 North Hurstbourne Parkway Louisville, KY 40223-4012 (502) 429-6000 FAX (502) 429-6036 Email: newhomes@hbal.com Web Site: www.hbal.com 2013 OFFICERS Bob Thieneman, Jr. President

New Logo Unveiled

by Chuck kavanaugh

Perry Lyons Vice President Pat Durham Treasurer Don Karem Secretary Tom Raver Associate Vice President Charles J. Kavanaugh Executive Vice President BUILDER DIRECTORS Brandon Bailey Brandon Buttorff Terry Chynoweth Mike Effinger Dave Ernst Jeremy Esposito Michael Isaac David Lurding George Miller Jason Orthober Chris Osborne Rocco Pigneri Mark Simpson Leo Thieneman, Jr. ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS Deborah Bilitski Davis Boland Mira Farmer Dave French Greg Gentry Larry Hobson Andrew Holden John Hollenbach Paul Miele David Mindel Derek Smothers Ron Wibbels Bryan Wiegandt

HONORARY Builder DIRECTOR

Clifford Thieneman, Sr.

HONORARY associate DIRECTORs Frank Arnold, Sr. Richard Bean PUBLISHER Charles J. Kavanaugh EDITOR Tara Brinkmoeller Advertising Melissa Mattingly Kimberly Greenwell 502.429.6000 GRAPHIC DESIGN Scott Dudgeon Writers Stacy Smith Rogers HBAL Issues Nancy Miller Product Features HBAL Staff PRINTING United Graphics

This month we’re unveiling the new Association logo which has been carefully designed as part of the name change. We are very excited to share this new image with you, which will now represent the Association and its members.

As you will read in this month’s article about the name change in Louisville Builder magazine, a lot of time and thought went into the redesign of this logo.

Two things were extremely important to us as we set out to recreate our logo – the shape and the color must remain the same. But what was equally important was our ability to pictorially relate what “building industry” means to the public and to make our design more current. I believe the name change implementation committee selected a logo that accomplishes all of our goals and that this logo will successfully represent us and our members well into the future.

Although we are not officially announcing the new name to the public until January, I encourage our members to begin to use the new logo and refer to the Association by the new name. Our goals is for our members to have adopted this change prior to our public announcement which will be made on January 22, 2014 at the 21st Century Park Gheens Foundation Lodge.

Digital files of the new logo are available now.

Members can download the new logos by visiting a private page on the HBAL website. A link to the private (hidden) page will be sent to members in the December issue of the Happenings e-newsletter. If you wish to receive the files prior to December, please email Scott Dudgeon (scott@hbal.com) and he will send you the link. It is very important that this link only be accessed by members – we do not want for our logo to be used in advertising by companies and person that are not members.

Decals for your cars will also be available in December. We encourage you to come in and pick up new decals for all of your company and personal vehicles. The new logo is the same shape and size as the old logo, so you can easily cover the old decal with the new one, or replace it. We will soon publish a logo transition guideline for members, which we hope

helps your business through this Association Name Change transition. We strongly encourage you to replace all logos which are easy to replace by the end of the first quarter of 2014; however, we recognize that some signage and vehicle wraps which include the Association logo will be harder to replace within that time frame. Please look to the document for logo usage guidance.

This is an exciting time for the Association and our members. Please watch for announcements about the availability of new decals and for the link with digital logos. Let’s work together to showcase this new logo all across our seven county jurisdiction and help the public see just how strong the building industry and the Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville is!

Sincerely,

Charles J. Kavanaugh Executive Vice President Home Builders Association of Louisville

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Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville the Future of HBAL

Association Announces Name Change to Better Reflect Membership and Expand Voice

By Stacy Smith Rogers, Grace Communications, LLC

For more than 60 years, HBAL has helped foster the growth and evolution of the local building industry. Originally founded to represent home builders in the area, the association has grown in scope and membership significantly. As the second largest HBA in the country, its membership includes individuals who not only provide products and services to home builders, but to various businesses which include other aspects of the industry, including remodeling, commercial building, banking, insurance, real estate, among others. Over the years, the association has evolved to become an impressive voice in the local and regional communities in regard to advocacy and representing the interests of its wide variety of members. The heritage of HBAL, the tradition of its long-standing events and its impact on the community are highly valued among its leaders and members. To better represent its diverse membership and to open the doors for increasing its voice, the association’s name is changing. Unanimously approved by the Board of Directors, the Home Builders Association of Louisville’s name will change to the Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville.

(BIA is the acronym.)

The decision to change the name of an organization of this size and heritage was certainly not made hastily. According to HBAL Executive Vice President Chuck Kavanaugh, serious discussion of changing the name began more than two years ago. “We began talking in detail with several task forces in the last couple of years, with a strong emphasis on the name change in the last 18 months. We did our research, asked a lot of questions and feel really good about it,” he explained.

Kavanaugh said the new name better reflects the current membership and offers a broader invitation to prospective members who contribute to the local building industry.

What Changes Will a New Name Bring?

The change in name doesn’t change any of the benefits that members currently enjoy. The association will still be affiliated with HBAK and NAHB, and all the member benefits will still be available. The opportunities that the name change enables are primarily focused on

providing the association with a broader voice when it comes to working with elected officials and government agencies on important issues that affect the building industry. In recent years, HBAL has gone to the “bargaining table” to address issues that not only affected building new homes, but the entire building industry in the area. Because the new name encompasses the “building industry of Greater Louisville,” it better communicates to outside parties who the association represents.

“What we’ve found is that builders and developers in both the residential and commercial industries, as well as in remodeling, all share similar issues and are challenged with the same issues,” Name Change Implementation Group Chairman Perry Lyons, P.L. Lyons Inc., said.

“By defining ourselves as representing the entire building community in the Greater Louisville area, we are saying to those decision makers, ‘This is who we represent.’ And, as our association grows, so will our voice with those decision makers,” he explained.

Public events, such as the Home, Garden & Remodeling Show, Homearama, Tour of Remodeled Homes, etc., will still be a priority for the association, and since each of these events is individually branded, no extra efforts will need to be made to distinguish the name change to the public to ensure their success. “Each of these major events has made a name for itself. The only change we’ll make is a tagline that reads, ‘Produced by the Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville.’ We’ll still promote our Registered Builder and our Remodelers Council as we’ve done in the past. All of those things we’re known for in the community will continue, and internally we’ll still host Table Top Night and all the events our members enjoy,” Kavanaugh added.

What’s the Plan for Promoting the Name Change?

The first priority audience to which the association will focus on promoting the name change is its members. The next couple of months will focus heavily on making sure members are aware of the name change and offering them ways to participate in the transition to BIA. The second priority audience is elected officials and decision makers, november 2013 7

The Future of HBAL educate the public using our big consumer shows and events, as well as through some general member-focused advertising and public relations.” Brinkmoeller said the association plans to focus heavily on the local and state government officials and agency leaders to strengthen advocacy initiatives under the new name.

The Holiday Party will serve as internal lauch to members.

who will be invited to the public launch on January 22. “We anticipate this new name will help spread our wings with our elected officials.

The Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville gives us a clear definition of who we are representing and who are members are,” Kavanaugh explained. After the public launch, potential members will be a priority audience, and then the general public.

Holiday Party Will Serve as Internal Launch to Members HBAL Vice President for Communications & Public Affairs Tara Brinkmoeller explained how the association is celebrating and promoting the name change. “We are excited about this name change and the opportunity it presents for our members and the association.

The remainder of 2013 is being used to inform the membership about the name change. We are planning for an extra special Holiday Party this year, which will be the last under ‘HBAL.’ Our plan is to celebrate the heritage of the association at this event and highlight the reasons for the name change. We anticipate it will generate a lot of excitement and will be an extra-special way to mark this important step for our association,” she said.

“We are excited about this name change and the opportunity it presents for our members and the association.”

-Tara Brinkmoeller Official Public Launch Set for Jan. 22 The official public unveiling of the new name will take place January 22, 2014 at The Parklands of Floyds Fork, where members and elected officials from the state, as well as each of the seven county jurisdictions will be invited. According to Brinkmoeller, this will be the beginning of the external outreach. “Throughout the remainder of 2014 we will 8 louisville builder • hbal.com

Logo and Website to Reflect New Identity Taking the visual identity of a 60-year-plus brand and changing it to reflect a new name and image took some thoughtful planning. At first glance, the general public might not recognize the changes made to the new logo. And, that’s good. It was intentionally re-designed to mimic the old one for a reason. However, it took nearly 40 different ways of designing it before HBAL Creative Services Manager Scott Dugeon submitted versions for the Name Change Committee to review. “I found that it was actually was more difficult to re-design a logo that’s similar to the old one than to create a totally new one from scratch. Originally, I came up with somewhere between 40 and 60 ideas of how to change it. Eventually, I narrowed it down to about 16, then I submitted them to the committee for input,” he explained.

The committee requested that the logo remain the same shape and color, but the image conveyed should reflect the new name. After several revisions, a final version was agreed upon. The new logo features an obvious residential image as well as two buildings of varied heights.

The new visual identity will support efforts to communicate the name change and members are invited to contact HBAL to obtain new logos to place on their vehicles and places of business. Logos will be available for distribution before the end of the year. In addition to the logo, a new website address will become active January 1, 2014 (www.bialouisville.com), however the hbal.com address will be re-directed to the same home page to avoid any confusion.

What Does the Name Change Mean for Members?

HBAL President Bob Thieneman Jr., R.J. Thieneman “The name change and new logo better reflect the association we have become, and especially poises us for our future. The process we went through – engaging most past presidents, polling our entire membership, and talking to many of our members brought us to where we are today. An Implementation Committee will work closely the the Ad/ PR Committee, chaired by Stan Logan, throughout the next year.”

“The name change and new logo better reflect the association we have become, and especially poises us for our future.”

- Bob Thieneman

Tom Raver, Fireplace Distributors “It will give us power in numbers, and it better represents our membership base. Ten years ago, people may have joined because they were hoping to sell to a builder. That’s changed. People are realizing that you can sell to fellow members even if they aren’t builders. It’s important that our membership grows, so the awareness of this association grows, and as a result our businesses grow. When we talked about the name change, everyone was for it. It simply better reflects our membership now and for our future.”

Deborah Bilitski, Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP “Because HBAL is such a strong brand with significant and positive recognition in this community, the decision to change the name was not made lightly. A tremendous amount of thought, consideration and

The Future of HBAL input from the membership and community at large went into whether to change the name and to what it should be named. And the association has gone to great lengths to ensure a smooth transition. The name, Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville, is more inclusive and more accurately describes what the organization does and the industry it represents. In addition to home builders, membership includes multi-family, commercial, office and industrial builders and developers, attorneys, suppliers, bankers, architects, land planners and brokers, just to name a handful of the numerous industries involved.”

Teresa Morgan, Semonin Realtors “I love it that the association is so proactive in looking out for the best of all of us in this industry. We realized when we went through the real estate and building slowdown just how much we needed each other. The association has all become like a big family, and the support everyone has shown each other in the tough times has made us realize just how much stronger we are as a group. The name change reflects that bond and will no doubt result in creating more business, more networking, more friends and more fun for all of us.”

“I love it that the association is so proactive in looking out for the best of all of us in this industry.”

- Teresa Morgan

Perry Lyons, P.L. Lyons Inc. “We aren’t changing the heritage of the association. It’s simply growing and adapting to the times. Our model of operation 20-30 years

ago is entirely different than how we should operate now. It’s like any business that needs to change to meet the changes of the market. Our associate membership is extremely strong, and this name change will be more inclusive to those individuals, as well as those in communities that surround Louisville.”

Jim Dahlem, Dahlem Enterprises, Inc. “It is a bold move by the Home Builders Association of Louisville to change its name. Change is never easy, particularly when it has to do with a well-established, well respected organization such as the HBAL. I believe the association is strengthened with the name change as it indicates the inclusiveness of the commercial real estate community. The melding of the commercial and the home builders could not have happened without Chuck Kavanaugh’s leadership.”

Bill Bardenwerper, Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts, PLLC “I think that the name change reflects the role that the association has long been playing, which is as the principle spokesman for the entire home building and commercial building related industries. That includes developers and all the various building subcontractors and many professionals, such as engineers, land architects, planners, attorneys and others. It’s important that the community understands who the association speaks for when it speaks. The contributions that these members make comprise a very significant portion of the Louisville employment market and the overall investment in the area. The members make up a committed group of risk takers and doers who invest their time and money in our community.”

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September Membership Drive Fuels Enthusiasm to Reach Broader Audiences 115 New Associate and Affiliate Members Recruited During Month-Long Campaign

By Stacy Smith Rogers, Grace Communications, LLC

The association’s annual membership drive in September paved the way to aggressively promote the advantages that HBAL offers the industry and prospective members. Members partnered together on teams to compete for first, second and third place awards. Driven by incentives and the simple feel-good nature of working together for a great cause, members pulled out all the stops to recruit a total of 115 associate and affiliate members. John Miranda, Pinnacle Properties, took first place in membership recruitment in September with a total of 23 new members. He shared the “sales pitches” that helped land him that spot, “This association makes it easy to recruit new members – all it does for its members and our industry. The staff at HBAL is exemplary and because of their strong efforts, we are able to ‘sell’ the benefits of being a member. Members join because of local contacts, but we offer so much more: affordable workers comp insurance rates and health insurance through our state association; advocacy in Washington via our national association; and of course the hands-on management of our local industry by Chuck, Tara, Gail, Nicole and all the others at HBAL. Selling membership in this great organization is simply easy.”

Jeremy Esposito, Esposito Construction Inc., recruited 13 new members, taking second place. He said the most important “strategy” he used was being consistent and persistent with his message to pros10 louisville builder • hbal.com

pects. “I began calling my prospective members a month before the drive. I constantly pushed the benefits for them, and after two or three calls they typically signed up.The best tool any good sales person has is the belief in his product. Selling membership in an organization is no different. If I can make a believable, compelling argument about the benefits as I’ve experienced them, it makes people want to jump on board voluntarily.”

Kevin Passanisi, P.C. Home Stores, recruited nine members and said his process involved some simple research of his supplier list. “I’m big on the ‘Do Business with a Member’ campaign. So, I went to my top suppliers who weren’t members and asked them to join. It worked out pretty well. If you tell people that you believe in doing business with members and share with them the benefits of the association, like the insurance, they’ll realize it’s a good investment,” he said.

Membership Drive Measures Pulse of Local Industry HBAL Treasurer Pat Durham, Pat Durham Builder Inc., chairs the Membership Committee. He shared his perspective on the efforts to recruit members and explained how the membership drive is good way to get a pulse on the local industry as a whole. “The membership drive was a great effort by our entire membership. It’s hard to put your finger on what to expect until you get out and start talking to people.

September Membership Drive Last year, prospects were starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel when it came to the economy, so I think that spurred our efforts.

This year, we heard from a lot of companies that although business was better, they didn’t feel like they were out of the woods yet, so many of them weren’t ready to commit. We still recruited over 100 new members, and that’s good,” he said.

“In situations where a prospect turns us down, I ask my fellow members to keep an open dialogue with them throughout the year.

That can mean asking to come to their place of business and giving a sort of ‘state of the industry’ talk in which we can educate their employees or associates about what’s happening in our industry. It’s also important to demonstrate to them throughout the year how the association works on their behalf through our advocacy efforts and how being a part of HBAL can improve their business,” he added.

Tips for Recruiting and Retaining New Members in 2014 A great way to ensure the association stays strong is to help recruit new members, even after the membership drive. That’s not as hard or time consuming as it may sound. One strategy that contributed to this year’s recruitment success was reaching out to existing associate members, asking them if they knew people whose businesses had improved during the recovery or if they knew someone who could benefit by being a member. Durham said that most successful membership recruiters have a list of 10-12 people they are developing relationships with throughout the year, then when it comes time for the drive, they’re poised to succeed. He advises fellow members to simply reach out to people they know who could benefit by membership and would actively participate in the association. “If members don’t have time to follow up, that’s okay. I would simply ask that they pass along the lead and let the Membership Committee pursue those folks,” Durham said.

When recruiting new members, Durham said the goal is to identify which part of the association can best benefit a prospect and highlight that on a consistent basis, “It’s just like sales, the important part is the follow up.” Perhaps even more important than recruiting members is retaining them, especially during that first year. Durham emphasized the importance of keeping new members engaged. “We need to ask ourselves, ‘Are new members engaged? Are they active? Have they gotten business?’ We need to make sure that new members feel like they gained something. We would hate to lose them simply because they never got involved,” he explained.

Name Change Expected to Increase Momentum HBAL’s new name will undoubtedly open the door to more people who feel included in the association. “Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville is such an inclusive name. It better defines our membership and is more open to everyone in our industry, and it will also increase our lobbying power, which benefits us all,” Durham said.

How You Can Help?

1. Continue to get the message out. Use the new name change as a great way to start a conversation about the association and its impact on the industry and community.

2. Emphasize the benefits to prospects, especially the access to affordable health insurance and workers compensation. HBAL is a member of several group insurance plans which offer quality and affordable healthcare coverage for members and their employees at costs that are normally well below market rates. The AGC-SIF Workers Compensation savings allow members to save money.

Top Recruiting Individuals 1st place: John Miranda – 23 members 2nd place: Jeremy Esposito – 13 members 3rd place: Kevin Passanisi – 9 members

Top Recruiting Teams

1st place team -- Recruiting 39.5 new members: John Miranda, Bob Marrett, Jack Band, Richard Miles, Perry Lyons, Kevin Rich 2nd place team -- Recruiting 21.5 new members: Dale Hellmann, Jeremy Esposito, Missy Klein, Billy Doelker 3rd place team -- Recruiting 17.5 new members: Kevin Passanisi, John Thomas, Tom Raver, Brendan Kavanaugh, Rob Eberenz, Jr. Leo Thieneman, Jr.’s team (13 new members), Don Karem’s team (6 new members) and Brandon Bailey’s team (6 new members) received honorable mentions.

3. Invite new members to join you in being active and engaged by attending meetings, events, joining committees or enrolling in educational programs. (If new members are not engaged, they’ll be likely to drop out.)

4. Keep HBAL top-of-mind when meeting new people or doing business with other industry representatives. If you know someone who is hiring, ask them to keep those new hires in mind as affiliate members.

5. Actively participate in and support the association’s public events such as the Home, Garden & Remodeling Show, Homearama and others. A strong presence by members in these events demonstrates a strong association, which is appealing to prospective members.

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BICF - 1946 Society – Making an Impact on the Industry and Local Community

By Stacy Smith Rogers, Grace Communications, LLC

This year the collective spirit of giving and providing service for others has flourished within HBAL’s Building Industry Charitable Foundation (BICF), which has made lasting impacts in the lives of area families and individuals in Greater Louisville. Through BICF, the association is seeking out ways the local home building industry can make a difference in the community. The foundation has helped numerous local organizations since it was granted 501(c)(3) status in 2009.

Charitable gifts made to BICF are donated to deserving local organizations and charities, typically related to the building industry. The most widely recognized of the BICF efforts has been the annual playhouse projects, which have been on display at Homearama for three years straight.

Playhouse Project -- Fulfilling More than Just a Child’s Dream The playhouse projects, created in partnership with Kosair Charities and YouthBuild Louisville, are symbolic of the underlying mission of BICF. Anyone who has attended a “playhouse reveal” can attest to that. “It really melts your heart when you see these kids enjoying such a cool place to call their own! It’s nice to know that the Kosair Kids® and their families are guaranteed to benefit from having a safe environment in a playhouse that is catered to their needs,” Brandon Bailey, Bailey Remodeling & Construction, said. (Bailey serves as vice chairman of BICF and is the playhouse construction coordinator.)

HBAL Executive Vice President Chuck Kavanaugh described the partnerships made through the playhouse projects and how those efforts are making an impact. “Kosair, who has been our mentor in establishing this foundation, has been a fantastic resource for us as we have developed the foundation. And our partnership with them through the play12 louisville builder • hbal.com

house project has led to being able to help out worthy kids who face some tough challenges.

With YouthBuild, we’re impacting the lives of at-risk youth in our community by giving them the resources and training to learn how to build houses and work toward playing a role in the future of our local building industry.”

“We just feel that this is such a good cause to help two young children who have suffered some set backs in their lives. We also love partnering with Kosair, BICF and Youthbuild. We hope by doing this that we can make a difference in their lives.”

- David Hobbs

HBAL Administrative Director Robin Durham said that what motivates her to be part of BICF is knowing the association is making a difference in people’s lives, especially through the playhouse project. “It’s simply priceless when I see the look on those precious little ones’ faces when their playhouses are unveiled to them. By partnering with both Kosair Charities and YouthBuild Louisville,

we are impacting the lives of chronically ill children and their families with the playhouse project. In addition, we are helping the YouthBuild students through mentorship and teaching them skills they can use to get jobs in the future.”

The YouthBuild partnership offers young adults in the community more than just a good experience. It offers them an opportunity to network and potentially advance their careers. Bailey commented on his experience participating in the playhouse project through BICF and the partnership with YouthBuild.

“The BICF playhouse project is providing an opportunity for the building community to combine our talents and resources to positively affect lives of other people in our community who face some pretty big challenges.

The houses serve as a great learning ground for the YouthBuild students to apply what they’re learning in the classroom to a miniature real life example. It also exposes these students to potential employers that could use their new found skills and talents.” Bailey summoned up why being involved in the playhouse project is important to him, “As a small business owner, I can get caught up in the grind of my career and trying to make a profit, but that always proves to be unfulfilling in the long run. My faith and

general life experiences have taught me that serving others is much more beneficial than just about anything else I can do.”

BICF Playhouse Projects to be On Display at Home, Garden & Remodeling Show Feb. 28-Mar. 2, 2014 The upcoming Home, Garden & Remodeling Show (February 28-March 2, 2014) will feature two new playhouses built through BICF’s partnership with YouthBuild Louisville. This venue will give attendees a chance to see up-close the incredible talent and attention to detail that went into making them. River City Bank is once again the sponsor of both playhouses. David Hobbs, president, described River City Bank’s continued support for the project, “River City Bank is very community oriented. We just feel that this is such a good cause to help two young chidren who have suffered some set backs in their lives. We also love partnering with Kosair, BICF and Youthbuild.

We hope by doing this that we can make a difference in their lives. It just makes you feel good as a banker.”

The 2014 playhouses will be built under the guidance of Jeremy Esposito, Esposito Construction, Inc., and Mark Simpson, Simpson Builders, Inc. Michael O’Dea and Pat Durham will serve as mentors on the projects.

Once again, two deserving children chosen by Kosair Charities will receive the playhouses.

What’s in Store for BICF in the Future?

Davis Boland, Boland Maloney Lumbers, serves as chair of BICF. He was recently profiled by NAHB and cited the foundation as way the association demonstrates to the spirit of giving among the building industry. Boland’s goal for the foundation is that it remain on financially solid footing.

Additionally, increased awareness of BICF

and what it does (and can do) for the community is essential to the continued success of the foundation. In years to come, BICF will explore additional opportunities to provide funding through the foundation, including the possibility of creating a scholarship program. Kavanaugh said he envisions BICF becoming a major player in the local community. “I can see the foundation making a significant impact on our community and becoming a fairly good size charitable giving source for the Louisville area. The Portland and Atlanta CVBs are already doing that in their respective communities and I can envision the BICF growing to make an even bigger impact here.”

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How Can You Help Make a Difference Through BICF? In addition to assisting BICF through time and effort, members can help by making tax-deductible donations to the foundation.

Contributing to BICF is a great way to give back to the community. By combining your gift with those of your fellow HBAL members, more people in the Greater Louisville can benefit. Membership to the BICF’s 1946 Society includes various levels.

Founders Club Corporate: $5,000/year for 5 years Individual: $500/year for 5 years Presidents Club Corporate: $2,500/year annually Individual: $250/year annually For more information about getting involved with or contributing to BICF and the 1946 Society, contact Robin Durham at 429-6000 or robin@hbal.com. Visit hbal.com/bicf to learn more about the foundation’s recent efforts to make a difference in the community.

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Since its inception, BICF has helped numerous organizations in the local community, including: Habitat For Humanity, YouthBuild, the Beacon House, Dream Factory of Louisville, Cabbage Patch Settlement House, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), Apple Patch Community, Brooklawn Child & Family Services, Cerebral Palsy K.I.D.S. Center, Mattingly Center for Cerebral Palsey, the Home of the Innocents, Salvation Army Angel Tree, Hosparus, Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club, Brooklawn Child & Family Services,VSA Arts of Kentucky and Council on Mental Retardation.

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New 2012 IRC Code Book and 2013 Kentucky Amendments Go Into Effect Jan 1, 2014 Since October of this year, builders could choose to submit plans for approval under the current Kentucky Residential Code (KRC) or the 2013 KCR. Beginning January, 1, 2014 however, every plan submitted needs to use the 2013 KRC. According to Dave Marchal, construction review manager with the Metro Louisville Department of Codes and Regulations, permits don’t have to be pulled by then, the plans just have to be submitted and marked received by January 1. Some of the biggest changes between the new code and current one include: • No sprinkler requirement (however, there are still some benefits offered if one is installed) • Permits on fences (increased from six to seven feet) • Permits required for accessory buildings – previously builders were required to get permits on buildings over 120 feet; now the requirement is 200 feet • Re-formatted section on safety glazing • Additional section on post and frame structures (pole barns) – Kentucky now has a section that explains how you can build those without an engineer • Fire protection of floors and unfinished basements – new requirement includes installing protective layer of drywall or plywood between first floor and unfinished basement • More in-depth description of wall bracing methods Marchal advised builders who have questions to contact the Codes and Regulations Department at 574-3321 and talk to a plan reviewer. For more information about the Kentucky amendments, visit Kentucky De14 louisville builder • hbal.com

partment of Housing, Buildings and Construction’s website at dhbc.ky.gov/bce. The new code books can also be purchased through HBAL by calling 429-6000. Contact Margie Brangers for more information at margie@hbal.com.

New Design Values Implemented for Southern Yellow Pine Adherence in Kentucky is recommended, but not required Nationally, new design values for all sizes and grades of visually graded Southern Pine dimension lumber became effective June 1, 2013. A recent article in Kentucky Builder Journal by Laurent Rawlings explained, however, that the ICC will not incorporate the new values until 2015 and builders in Kentucky are not required to build to adhere to the new design standards. However, the state association recommends builders to do so anyway.

According to Rawlings, the Kentucky Department of Housing, Building and Construction has not yet incorporated these new values into the 2012 Kentucky Residential Building Code. “This places home builders in an awkward position, questioning which design values to utilize moving forward. Because membership in HBAK is the gold standard for residential builders in the Commonwealth, we believe home builders should build to the standards set by the American Lumber Standards Committee, as opposed to the State Building Code, now that there is readily available information from a national agency which demonstrates the State Building Code may not be adequate,” Rawlings reported.

“The trees are grown faster than they were 50 years ago. Because they’re grown faster, the strength of the wood is different,” - Perry Lyons

HBAL Codes Committee Chair Perry Lyons explained that the reason for the changes is due to the changes in how South-

ern Pine is grown. “The trees are grown faster than they were 50 years ago. Because they’re grown faster, the strength of the wood is different,” he said. The new design values apply only to new construction (the integrity of existing structures designed and built using design values meeting applicable building codes at the time of permitting does not change). According to the Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA), the new design values were determined from destructive tests of more than 7,400 full-size samples of commercially-produced Southern Pine that resulted in more than 300,000 data points.

The organization’s website (southernpine. com) offers detailed information on the new changes. The changes were published in the Southern Pine Inspection Bureau’s (SPIB) Supplement No.13 to the 2002 Standard Grading Rules for Southern Pine Lumber.

(As the rules-writing agency for Southern Pine lumber, SPIB is responsible for developing and publishing design values for Southern Pine.) Building codes reference design values certified by the ALSC Board of Review in accordance with American Softwood Lumber Standard DOC PS 20.

Helpful Resources: hbak.com southernpine.com/new-design-values.asp southernpine.com/pdf/Q&A_ NDVs_060113.pdf awc.org/publications/update/designvaluechanges.html ADA Sidewalk Compliance Update For several months Metro Louisville Public Works has been developing an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan.

The following are changes that have resulted as part of this transition plan: New Sidewalk Installation in Residential Developments All new sidewalks installed in a residential development shall comply with the ADA Accessibility Guidelines Cross Slope of 2 percent maximum. (Typically, the cross slope of the sidewalk will be measured at the center of the driveway apron by inspectors.)

Anyone who believes he/she will be unable to comply with the ADA requirements, must apply for “technical infeasibility” and complete a form with Public Works prior to construction of the facility. Technical infeasibility must be established early in the planning process and will be considered for justifications such as grade separations, topography and limited right-of-way, among others. (This is not to be confused with a sidewalk waiver.)

Sidewalk contractors are encouraged to contact Gerald Barr (574-1587) at Metro Public Works prior to installation for assistance in achieving ADA compliance of cross slope requirements.

Anyone who believes he/she will be unable to comply with the ADA requirements, must apply for “technical infeasibility” and complete a form with Public Works prior to construction of the facility.

Sidewalk Inspections Sidewalk inspections to be conducted prior to CO Until recently, the first inspection of facilities (such as sidewalks, driveways and ramps) constructed for residential developments were completed at the bond release of a subdivision. This practice has been deemed impractical due to the fact that the inspection occurs long after a home’s construction and occupation, making any corrective measure burdensome on the resident. Therefore, Louisville Metro Public Works plans to begin conducting the sidewalk inspection prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.

Acceptance of the sidewalk, traversable driveway and curb ramp facilities will be required before the Certificate of Occupancy will be issued. Inspections of aforementioned facilities will become part of final inspections performed by Codes and Regulations inspectors for permits pulled on or after October 1, 2013 Bond Releases -- Call First Are you planning to go through the bond release process soon on an existing development project? Before calling to schedule a bond release with Public Works, contact HBAL Executive Vice President Chuck Kavanaugh or HBAL Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications Tara Brinkmoeller at 429-6000 or Land Development Committee Chairman Rocky Pusateri, Elite Homes, at 245-6159

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The Newest and Smartest Lighting Solutions Lighting can be tricky. It can also be magical. And it can be expensive or surprisingly affordable. Navigating through the latest lighting advances and the stunning array of designs is easier and more cost effective with the guidance of an expert. We consulted not just one, but seven such experts to serve as navigators.

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Tom Corrigan Corrigan Electric Recessed lighting is still strong throughout the home. Homeowners are looking for more creative approaches to recessed products. Two of the biggest mistakes we see in recessed lighting are the use of poor quality or the incorrect size. A 7-inch recessed light makes a large hole in the ceiling. We primarily use a 5-inch diameter recessed fixture.

Also, placement is important. Sometimes there’s the tendency to tuck a recessed in the back corner of a bedroom. That will light up the corner but not the rest of the room. I did the same thing in my own home, but have now added lights toward the center of the room.

Rope lighting for tray ceilings and accent lighting is more and more LED. The advantages are that LED gives better light, going from the look of standard incandescent to a cleaner light, and it has a longer life and is safer.

But other than rope lighting, we’re not seeing as much LED as we thought we would by this time although the color is better, it lasts so much longer and saves so much energy. The issue is cost; LED is still up there in price. Because of the cost, we recommend that it not be used everywhere, but in those places where there will be a good return on the investment. For lights that aren’t used all the time, we suggest incandescent and a dimmer.

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tage in the kitchen, main hallways, master bath, family room or great room. And LED is especially good for security lighting. For floodlights or perimeter lighting, it’s practical to spend the extra money on LED because the lamps last so much longer. They have a 50,000 hour lamp life, so it’s not necessary to get on an extension ladder all the time. Also, the lamps normally have a five-year warranty.

Lighting can be a major factor in a shower. It’s common to see ten, fifteen or twenty thousand dollars put into tile, fixtures and the surround, but the choice is made to use inexpensive lighting. The result is that the lighting ultimately detracts from the look of the shower. Spending a little extra can really enhance the appearance of the shower.

The same is true when emphasis is put on things such as beautiful trim, but there isn’t much thought given to the lighting that can make the trim stand out.

Kelvins can go from 2700 to 6500 or higher. The higher you go, the more clear the light and you’ll get into a fluorescent type of color. But around 3000 or 3500, it’s a cleaner light than incandescent and will bring out the colors in a room’s décor.

Gary Tapp Electric City Some of the new styles of lighting that are coming out are almost a throwback to antique fixtures. There’s also a movement of wood in-

Newest and Smartest Lighting corporated into fixture design, and even some caged-looking lighting.

And I think there’s a growing interest in crystal and imitation crystal, both of which can be mixed either with an antique look or with a contemporary character.

The most popular finish in this market is oil rubbed bronze. Brushed or satin nickel is close in popularity.

We try to encourage lighting to be considered early in the construction process because light fixtures may have to be special ordered.

Builders are doing a good job letting their clients know they need to pick out a fixture package rather than wait to call the electrician when it’s time to hang the lighting. And, I hate to say it, but because most lighting is manufactured overseas, it takes longer to get it than if we were fortunate to have residential lighting manufactured in the United States. Of course, some people will still procrastinate.

The electricians who are doing the rough-in wiring should always meet with the homeowner to go over lighting placement, even switch placement and receptacles. That’s especially true if lighting will need to be controlled in two or three locations, which should be done prior to drywall. In general, planning ahead means coming out dollars ahead.

Eric Steinbrenner Brecher’s Lighting On the decorative side of lighting, we’re seeing a broad variety of materials---naturals, raw metals, finished metals. The natural products include silk shades, almost like burlap, white or cream colored onyx as globes for heavy fixtures, and natural fibers and weaves in some of the drum shades. New highly finished and polished fixtures are representative of a kind of loft personality and can be somewhat industrial in appearance. So, customers are often surprised by the wide range of design, style and materials.

Drum shades in a lot of newer designs are making a rather dramatic statement in the market and among consumers. They’re fresh and updated for many types of settings.

When customers come into the showroom, they have an idea of their tastes and which direction they’re leaning, but they’re looking for something different from what they can find in the big box stores and national chains. They want to be different from the Joneses. They want some guidance in that direction. They look for us to fit our suggestions into contemporary, transitional or traditional, whatever their style is. As they become more involved in the process, they often begin to express changes in their preferred styles.

To the point of being broad and deep in types of styles and categories, the price range is that way too. It used to be that contemporary was very expensive and limited in range and scope. The price itself could steer people away. That’s not the case anymore.

From a technical, or light source, statement, LED is becoming more affordable, especially in utilitarian fixtures such as landscape lighting, accent lighting and undercabinet lighting. LED is getting more refined when it comes to color quality and temperature. For example, there are now very nice warm, neutral or cool tones in undercabinet lighting. Manufacturers have gotten much better with color rendering. Initially it was all very cool, toward the 4,000 Kelven color index.

Customers are starting to take a serious look at LED because of its increased effectiveness and affordability.

LED has replaced the old lighting that was used to light coves and kick plates. There really aren’t any manufacturers that haven’t gone to LED solutions for those applications.

But in replacement lamps, it still has a way to go. And light disbursement remains an issue. When you put LED into standard lamp

arrangements and someone has an expectation of the type of light that should be thrown out, LED isn’t quite there. LED has a way to go before it gets to be a total lamp source for residential use. But it’s moving fast.

Lisa Knight Lisa Lynn Designs Lighting is one of the single most important things in a home. I don’t think most people put enough emphasis on lighting when they’re building or when they’re remodeling. And, unfortunately, they tend to go for fixtures that are too small for the place they intend to put them.

Lighting is critical in every room, particular in a kitchen where there needs to be plenty of recessed lighting and puck lighting under cabinets. If there is no lighting under the cabinets, the beautiful tile or backsplash will be lost. In a living room, it’s essential to vary the types of lighting, such as having it up high and down low, closer to eye level, for sitting on a sofa. And there needs to be a combination of soft and bright light for it all to work.

Instead of placing one large fixture over a dining room table, I like to use two or three smaller ones. They’re just more appealing. The new elongated fixtures over islands almost remind you of a pool table fixture. They can be a very interesting substitution for the two or three pendant lights that have been used for such a long time.

Bronze is still going strong. I don’t think it’s going anywhere. A gold and silver combination is beautiful and is versatile because it can go with bronzes, silvers and golds. It’s a great finish that provides tremendous versatility. There’s a big influx in chrome lighting, a lot of november 2013 19

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silvers, and fixtures that have a little touch of bling.

I feel it’s important to use the same metal for finishes within all the rooms on one floor. But it’s okay to switch from floor to floor. I would pair fixtures with a nickel and chrome finish because they’re both silver, but I wouldn’t mix a chrome fixture with oil rubbed bronze hardware. I’m big on having a cohesive flow in finishes.

Drum shades have been popular for awhile, but they’re now presenting with embellishments like different shaped crystals, such as teardrop, that give them a whole new, updated look. And I love the introduction of pretty, sheer fabrics on light fixtures.

Sometimes lighting comes down to practical issues that need to be addressed from the very beginning. Many times I will see a great room floor that has no floor plugs. That’s a problem because room designs often feature furniture that’s floating. There has to be a floor plug to accommodate a lamp on an end table. Sure, the plug can be installed after the fact, but it’s harder to do.

Candace Portman Willis Klein Lighting is so much more than a light bulb. It’s a detail that can complement a color, furniture, anything in a room. The newest lighting are works of art in their own right, such as those crafted from hand blown glass and wrought iron. Designers, builders, remodelers and homeowners, themselves, are recognizing that lighting can provide a unique finishing touch or the all important detail that their friends and neighbors don’t have.

Waterworks’ original designation was for the complete bath. But the company has moved into fantastic collections for every room of the home. Many of the styles are proprietary. Some are terrific oversized pieces. There are some really cool ones that are influenced by the connection between industry and art. And there are some new inspired finishes, and even a gilded finish for a handmade wrought iron fixture that’s part of the Ribbon Collection. One of my favorite Waterworks pieces is the Watt. It’s influenced by electrical insulators, and has a nice, oversized glass shade. It’s available as a pendant or as a sconce and features two styles of molded glass in clear, amber or blue.

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LED is the single biggest factor that we’re dealing with right now in outdoor lighting. Homeowners appreciate LED’s extremely long lasting bulbs and their payback scenario. The bulbs actually pay for themselves.

Whereas we previously had limitations on the size of fixtures, LEDs can be extremely small, so we can get creative with the size of fixtures and the mounting.

There are a range of inexpensive LED lights on the market, and that isn’t such a good thing. A whole host of problems can occur with poor manufacturing. When an LED doesn’t work correctly, it can flicker, flash or strobe. It can be simply a nuisance or it can fail completely.

Many imports from China have quality control problems: matching colors, matching beam spread, matching intensity. A color could be a steely, bluish tint or a bright light as opposed to a yellowish tint. Other issues include limited durability and LEDs that won’t withstand being outdoors. There are many that aren’t outdoor rated. When moisture enters them, the client ends up with a wasted investment that may not be covered under warranty. We never use anything but outdoor rated bulbs. It’s very much “buyer beware” or work with an experienced person you can trust.

There are literally thousands of options for lighting controls. The choices can be overwhelming, but we stress simplicity. Most people like their outdoor lights to come on when it gets dark and to go off between 11:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. If they can get that routine programmed into their lighting, it works fantastic for them. Everything from front post lighting to front door lights can be put on automated controls. There’s a wide set of options for clients that they didn’t have in the past.

We’re using automated timers that have technology built into them so they don’t need to be adjusted when seasons and the time change.

It’s all about setting them and forgetting them.

Jim Hafendorfer Jungle Jim’s Lawn Service In Christmas lighting, there’s a trend toward contemporary lighting, such as white lights to outline a house instead of traditional peppermint sticks and bells. That’s not to say the Santas are dead. They and the elves are alive and well, typically outside houses with kids. It’s a mix. Younger families with children tend to be more traditional, but empty nesters are going with contemporary lighting.

More holiday lighting doesn’t always mean better. Sometimes people overdo it.

The big question with holiday lighting is whether the homeowners will do it themselves or contract it out. If they do it themselves, they have to make sure, especially with incandescent, that they don’t overload any particular receptacle. They need to know how many strings of lights they can attach together. With LED that’s not a problem because they draw so little power. It’s worth the extra money to use LED because so many strings can be attached from end to end and there’s far less service.

Maintenance headaches are fewer and farther between.

If the homeowner decides to go with a professional, it’s turnkey service. We provide design services aside from the catalog we offer. We can make recommendations and take pictures of the house to show how it would look with the proposed lighting. After the lighting is selected, we install, teardown and store the product. However, the customer owns the product. Even so, to be honest, for some people it’s kind of a bummer come January and the festive lights are suddenly gone.

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The Annual Holiday Party is December 6th at the Hyatt Downtown.

Each year this event is a perfect way to kick-off your holiday celebrations with your HBAL family and friends, as well as your employees and co-workers. The night is filled with great food and drink, excellent conversation and fun!

This year’s event is especially one that you will not want to miss! It is the last holiday party under the Home Builders Association of Louisville name. Help us celebrate the history, heritage and achievements of our great Association and then witness the beginning of the next generation of the Association under the new name. One of the evening’s festivities will be the swearing in of the first Board of Directors under the Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville title, and the installation of Perry Lyons, P.L. Lyon, Inc. as its first president.

The Holiday Party event consists of a cocktail hour beginning at 6:00 pm which is an excellent time to meet and greet with new and sea-

soned members, and elected officials. A terrific plated dinner starting at 7:30 pm and we finish the night off with a delectable dessert and coffee bar.

Tickets to this incredible event are only $60 per person. The attire is black tie optional. Watch the mail for your invitation and be sure to register for this incredible event now. You can go online to www.hbal. com to make your reservations, or you can reply by mail using the invitation insert. If you have any questions, please contact Robin Durham at 429-6000 or email her at robin@hbal.com.

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We hope that you can join us and meet some great people while growing your business.

Here are a couple tips for networking at an Association meeting: 1. Put your business cards in only one pocket of your jacket.

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Greg

Johnny

David Mark Sassy

Katharine Suzanne Jeff

Chris Peter Gary

Kalye Wes

Howard

John

Derek Bill

Wally Jenny

Jimmy Riggs

Armstrong Bickley

Bradford Burks

Carey

Carpenter Crouch Curran Curry Deerr

Dickerson Diluca Dukes Early

Embry Evans

Fisher Fisk

Fleenor G.

Gerges

Gonzalez Graeber Guelda Hare

Harris

Harvey Hassan

Hatcher

Hayward Hiatt

Hirsbrunner Hutchins Jakoby

Jerome

Johnson Jones

Jordan Kaple

Kaufman Kendrick Kessel King

Lewis

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Yellawood dba Great Southern Wood Preserving Bickley Tile Works LLC Dogwood Homes Realty

True Home Value/Primax River Farm Nursery

Kinser & Kinser Inc.

C & W Construction Inc.

Curran Brothers Lawn & Landscaping Certified Energy Solutions Inc. Essroc Materials

Armstrong Cabinets Southern Kitchens Gary Dukes PLS

Barry D. Early Designs Handyman Plus

Evans Event Solutions Inc. Corken Steel Products Elite Homes

Fleenor Construction Co.

Metro Roofing LLC dba A Southern Roofing

800-611-6673 502-608-1332

502-558-2389 502-968-2020 502-228-5408 502-222-0497 502-222-1103 502-693-6500 502-471-4801 502-419-8610 317-372-0193 502-637-3273 502-553-4912 812-256-6920 859-312-8342 502-456-2080 502-585-3000 502-245-6159

502-643-6882 502-267-7663

Chris Gerges Painting Alex Framing & Roofing

502-550-0590

Garage Solutions Louisville

502-876-8706

G & R Woodworking, LLC Dyke Ind. Inc.

Dogwood Homes Realty

Stephenson Farm Nursery

Affordable Granite & Marble Company Southern Kitchens

Old National Bank

Barber, Banaszyaski, & Hiatt, PSC USP Structural Connectors

Commonwealth Insurance Services LHI Lighting Sales

Ralphie Design and DĂŠcor Wescott Johnson LLC

Rumpke of Kentucky Inc.

Installed Building Products Roxul Insulation Precise Services Ken-Grade

Southern Kitchens

812-687-7701 859-341-5500 502-424-2939 502-935-0353 502-553-3414 502-637-3273 502-423-5011 502-254-2110 270-863-4852 502-813-5436 502-964-9661 502-558-0883 502-409-6303 502-568-3800 614-221-3399 774-501-7919 502-639-9977 502-608-0590 502-637-3273

King Southern Bank The Rotunda Group

502-817-9795

Kevin Passanisi Scott Yates

Richard Miles

George Jenkins Kevin Rich

Jeremy Esposito Jeremy Esposito Bob Marrett

Jeremy Esposito John Miranda

Richard Miles John Miranda Paul Miele

Jeremy Esposito Jeremy Esposito Bob Marrett

Dale Hellman

John Marshall

Pete Thieneman John Miranda John Miranda John Thomas

Leo Thieneman Jr. PR Lancaster

Kevin Passanisi Richard Miles

Pete Thieneman John Miranda

Brandon Bailey Greg Allaben

John Miranda

Kevin Passanisi Bob Marrett Kevin Rich

John Miranda

Jeremy Esposito John Miranda Don Karem

Kevin Passanisi John Miranda Jack Band

Brandon Bailey John Miranda Bob Marrett

newmembers Kurt

Maddox

TM Real

502-759-6042

Ken Thieneman

Ronald

Mayen

B & B Fire Protection, Inc.

502-491-1274

John Miranda

Kathy

Gilbert

Andrew Bobby Judy

Brandi

Angela Mark Don

Fred

Sean

Greg

Daniel Rob

Michael Colleen Ben

Brad John

Dave Greg Jim

David

Nathan Carl

Jonathan

Rod

Steve John

Mindy

Shawn

Jennifer Juan

Greg

Jonathan Tiffany Trish

Daniel Don

Mitchell

Danny Jay Jay Jay

Cathy

Chase

Matheny Maza

McCauley

McCormick McGann McGoff

McLean

McNulty Miles

Miller

Miranda Morgan Nix

Nolot

Nupper O’Hara

Oghman Oliver,

Owens Parks

Paulin Piatt

Pottinger Price

Raison

Ramsell

Richardson Ridgley

Robertson Rose

Runyon Ryal

Sarmiento Scheer

Seawright Seelbach Segrest Shultz Smith Smith Smith Stuart Suell

Tharp

Thieneman Thieneman

Cardinal Planning & Design, Inc. Jonathan Painting LLC

502-996-3446 502-710-1195

McCauley Grading James Hardie Building Products

502-902-1722

Plumb Right Services & Rooter, Inc.

502-472-4342

Caliber Home Loans Southern Kitchens Action Coach

Realtor Don Miles

Kitchen Design Studio Hillard Lyons

Semonin Realtors

Emergency Management Systems Custom Blinds

Michael Construction, LLC

Colleen O’Hann Interior Fashions A to Z Contracting Co. Duke’s Roofing

Great Northern Building Products Prudential Parks & Weisberg Candlelight Electric

502-413-2962 502-637-3273 812-350-4903 502-599-6728 502-593-8670 502-326-1489 502-235-2674 502-241-2855 502-727-7195 502-593-2025 502-475-7858 502-412-6333 502-718-2456

502-266-6662 502-897-3321 502-933-4164

Marvin Windows Moon Portable Toilets

502-550-7126

Artisan Overlays and Design

502-500-2379

Trex Company Inc.

U.S. Lumber Group

513-314-6447 615-780-9773

Rod Richardson/Re/Max RBR Group

502-426-8777

Century Mortgage

502-753-0478

Oxmoor Ford Lincoln Ramey Overhead Hyatt Regency

Sarmiento Contracting LLC Epic Insurance Solutions Fertilawn of Kentucky Masters Supply Inc.

Keller Williams Realty Louisville Century Mortgage Pac - Van, Inc.

Smith Laminating IMI

Red Mug

Jay Suell Electrical Contracting LLC Tharp Painting Inc.

Cinderella Devlopment Company C. Thieneman Realtors

502-645-1630 502-543-5220 502-581-1234 502-267-2440 502-493-7920 502-422-2399

502-459-2900 502-459-5509 502-753-4159 502-618-5160 502-957-5151 502-456-6930 502-276-5744 502-290-1337

502-639-8159 502-935-4655 502-367-7653

John Miranda PR Lancaster

Jason Orthober John Miranda John Thomas

Dale Hellman

Brandon Bailey John Miranda Pat Durham

PR Lancaster

John Miranda

Teresa Morgan

Bob Thieneman Jr Rob Eberenz Pat Durham

John Miranda

Dale Hellman

Ken Thieneman

Brendan Kavanaugh Pat Durham Jack Band

Kevin Passanisi John Miranda

Kevin Passanisi Bob Marrett

Kevin Passanisi

Bob Thieneman Jr Jack Band

Dale Hellman

Jeff Ratanapool John Miranda Bob Marrett

John Thomas Pat Durham

Larry Hobson Richard Miles Rob Eberenz

Jeff Ratanapool

Brendan Kavanaugh John Miranda

Rocky Pusateri Perry Lyons Don Karem

Jeremy Esposito

Ken Thieneman

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newmembers James

Thompson

Interior Trim 2 Fit LLC

502-773-7217

Leo Thieneman Jr.

Ljubisa

Tomanic

Louisville Glass Experts

502-261-0731

Brandon Bailey

Laurie Juan

Don

Wayne Tracey Brian Tina Jan

Troy

Andy

Geoff

Danny Tim

Tobe

Torres

Underwood Underwood Van

Watts West

Whitcomb White White

Wilkinson Woods

Woosley

Floor360

502-650-9160

Torres Construction Company

502-773-5221

Don Underwood Design

502-893-6600

Wayne Underwood

502-664-2511

Bank of America

502-648-0377

Oldham County Rental

502-222-9515

Dogwood Homes Realty

502-817-1218

Whitcomb Contracting

502-424-8759

White Concrete LLC

502-216-4639

Milliken Millwork

800-215-3770

K W Commercial

D W Concrete Construction LLC

Woodley Grading & Bobcat Services

502-653-3601 502-376-3699 502-758-2055

Jerry Blacketer

Pete Thieneman

Leo Thieneman Jr. Leo Thieneman Jr. John Miranda

Jeremy Esposito Richard Miles

Jason Orthober

Jeremy Esposito Kevin Passanisi John Miranda Perry Lyons

Jeremy Esposito

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

Commercial Floor Tech, Inc. – Victor Emerson

35 Years Keith Eberenz – Registered Builder 30 Years Robert H. Clarkson Insurance Agency, LLC – Robert Clarkson Anthony Steier – Registered Builder Classic Kitchens of Campbellsville, Inc. – Butch Owens 25 Years Greater Louisville Association of Realtors – Lisa Stephenson Stan Humphrey – Registered Builder The DFH Company – Don Hinkebein B & L Construction, Inc. – Eddie Burton J.W. Meyer Construction – Jack Meyer Richard Carlson – Registered Builder

10 Years Jerry Morgan Aluminum – Jerry Morgan Ken’s Kraft Aluminum, Inc. – Kenneth Vessels Renewal By Andersen – Jay Bachman Security Dynamics, Inc. – Patrick Lichtsteiner QK4 – David Smith Cleaner Living – Kathleen McMahon StoneMark Granite, LLC – Joel Coleman Landmark Stone, Inc. – Andy Sketo Chris Fuelling – Associate Builder Remodelor Custom Lawn Care and Landscaping – Jonathan Seawright F & F Foundation Drilling Company – Steve Tate

20 Years Faron McCubbons, Jr. Concrete – Faron McCubbins Envirosafe Termite & Pest Control – John Ackerman Daugherty Insurance Agency, Inc. – Carol Daugherty Epley The Burkhart Co. – Thomas Burkhart

5 Years Applied Waterproofing, Inc. – James Greene Jr. Re/Max Action First – Beverly Sherrard Jessi’s Lawn Care – Jessi Allison Cassidy Turley Harry K Moore – Powell Spears

15 Years Flavius May Custom Carpentry, Inc. – Flavius May Bonnycastle Appliance & T.V. – Larry Link

1 Year Trademark Universal Stone – Jeff Issis

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As of October 1, 2013

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 HBAL Honor Roll, please call Melissa or Kimberly at 429-6000.

memberspending The following have applied for Registered Builder/Remodelor 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 HBAL office at 1000 N. Hurstbourne Parkway, Louisville, KY 40223 by mail or you can fax information to Margie at the HBAL office at 429-6036.

Pending Associate Builder/Remodeler:

Jason Forrester Forrester Home Renovations. LLC 5304 Indian Crest Road Louisville, KY 40207 298-4684 Sponsors: Brandon Bailey

Jeff Smith

corporatesponsors Special thanks to these 2013 HBAL corporate sponsors:

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calendarofevents

November

Back Alley Ornamental Iron......................... 22

5

General Membership Annual HBAL Meeting 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Olmsted

6

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

7

Commercial Council Breakfast 8:30 a.m.

12

President’s Board Dinner & Recognition

13

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

20

Executive Committee 1:00 p.m.

20

Board of Directors 3:00 p.m.

21

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

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Thanksgiving Day – HBAL Office Closed

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HBAL Office Closed

Bobcat Enterprises........................................ 22

Boland Maloney Lumber.............................. ibc

Bonnycastle Appliance & TV......................... 15

Century Entertainment & Furnishings........... 9

Duggins Co., Inc........................................... 25

DWB Restoration II, Inc............................... 25

Envoy Mortgage............................................. 4

General Membership Annual HBAL Meetiing November 5

Fireplace Distributors, Inc............................. 23 HBAL Annual Holiday Party December 6

December 6

Holiday Party 6:30 p.m., The Hyatt - Downtown

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

18

Executive Committee 1:00 p.m., HBAL

18

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

19

Codes & Standards 11:00 a.m., HBAL

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Christmas Eve HBAL Office Closed 1/2 day, afternoon

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Christmas Day HBAL Office Closed

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L&N Federal Credit Union.......................... 15

LG&E........................................................... 9

Logan Lavelle Hunt.................................. 4,21

PC Home Center.......................................... 21

Shelter Distribution...................................... 13

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