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The Official Publication of the Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky
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December 2017 The mission of the Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky is to promote and enhance the integrity and visibility of the construction industry and the members of the organization through advocacy, communication, education and political action. Northern Kentucky Builder™ is an official publication of the Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky, 2751 Circleport Drive, Erlanger, Kentucky 41018. It is published in the interest of the Northern Kentucky building industry and read by home builders, remodelers, general contractors, developers, engineers, bankers, Realtors,® architects, material dealers, subcontractors and manufacturers. All rights reserved. Copying or reproduction without the expressed permission of the Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky is strictly prohibited. phone 859.331.9500 or fax 859.578.3393 email homebuilders@buildersnky.com
INSIDE THIS EDITION...
2017 Board of Directors Bill Cullen/Cullen Brothers, President John Curtin/Paul Hemmer Company, Vice President Tom Withorn/Craftsmen by Design, Secretary/Treasurer Tom Spille/Spille Builders & Developers, Immediate Past Pres. Pat Parshall/Northwest Title Agency, LLC, Associate President Watson Jones/C.K. Ash Insurance, Associate Vice President Mike Conklin/The Drees Company, Builder Director Ross Kreutzjans/Legacy Management, Builder Director Jerry Beerman/Alluring Glass, Associate Director Fred Cernetisch/Pella, Associate Director Chris Johnstone/Regions Mortgage, Associate Director Nick Smith/Keller Williams Realty, Associate Director Mike Willenbrink/Bayer Becker, LDC President Melanie Millson/ The Drees Company, SMC President
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BIA Staff Brian A. Miller, Executive Vice President Angela Foster, Director of Shows & Events Charley Wayman, Director of Sales & Marketing Shawn Cox, Director of Professional Development Dan Smith, Director of Finance Tammy Gorby, Director of Membership Mandy Trenkamp, Administrative Coordinator Editors Charley Wayman Writing Vicki Prichard Staff The Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky is open to the world, visit our web site for up-to-date information on BIA services and programs, including extensive public referral directory to Registered Builders, Registered Remodelers and Associate Members.
4 ............................................................. Letter from Brian Miller 5................................................................... Milestone Members 6.................................LDC Advocates for Industry Issues in 2017 9....................Obara Calls on Hemmer for New Facility Expansion 10............................................................ And a Day at the Races 12.................................................. General Membership Meeting 13................................................Home & Remodeling Showcase
16.................... Get to Know the BIA's 2018 Executive Committee 18........................................................... BIA Bourbon Experience 20.............................................................. Millennium Club 2017 22..........................Fall 2017 Continuing Education Class Listings 24.......................................................... Millennium Club Sign Up 26......................................... Northern Kentucky Building Permits 27................................................................... Calendar of Events
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FROM THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
What a Leader Leaves Behind is Forever
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hile looking up files for this issue we did a search of last names on our server to find a photo of Bill Cullen’s headshot we have on file. When we looked at the bottom left corner of the File Explorer window we noticed a number. 1,486. That is 1,486 files in our system that have Bill Cullen’s name in them. We dug deeper. WE searched for Tom Spille. 1,969 files. Jason Yeager. 2,152 files. James Kegley produced 4,095 files. The corner highlighted 2,200 files that referenced Adam Chaney. Bill Butt resulted in 5,429 files. 2,604 files were marked with Bob Schroder. Not wanting Barbara Drees Jones to get all her family’s pedigree in the results we entered her exact name and came up with 2,334 items. Finally, Doug Delay was featured in 2,872 items. On the Associates’ side Pat Parshall notched 1,228 files. Jim Frey linked to 690 files. Brian Jones (albeit a two-time Associate President) amassed 3,628 files. Walt Dunlevy was connected at 1,472 points. Webster revealed 1,515 files. 1,588 files featured Roberta Tanno’s reference. 2,106 files linked to Mark Hubbard. Rob Stone brought up 3,107 and lastly Amy Gardner produced 1,031. Those searches represent the Presidents here during my tenure to date. These are not just names in meaningless minutes and assignments on agendas. They represent countless hours of dedication by our leaders; leaders who came through the ranks of our association and rose to the top. While the files on our server can account for how many times they are mentioned we are unable to account for the dedication to our industry that our leaders represent. This is time of year for us to indeed celebrate our leaders and raise up the leaders of the coming years. At a recent Executive Committee meeting Tom Spille, who will be missed greatly at our monthly management sessions (but you aren’t going anywhere Tom! We need you here!) reflected, “the association has totally changed.” Well said Tom. These leaders saw us through some very dark times for our industry. We changed. At the same time, we innovated and adjusted to a new model in almost everything we do. And now we are focused on growing, moving skyward and constantly improving. Our Board changed. It is now an equal ratio of builders and associates and downsized for better decision making. A rung was removed from our Executive ladder. Two associates now sit on the Executive Committee. The 25+ standing committees that held over 250 committee meetings per year have been strategically whittled down to a handful of committees that meet 30 times a year accompanied by numerous task forces and working groups that are the army in our mission. Our too many small events have been reinvented to strategic monthly events that draw thousands of members a year. We have broadened our scope to include Commercial Builder/ Developers who direct a bustling Commercial Council. Our advocacy services have grown to levels unforeseen just 8 years ago. The relationships with our elected officials, all of them, are stronger than before. Our PAC fundraising is reaching new records. We have a greater following on social media. Our website is blowing through 80,000 unique visitors a year. The 4
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news media is constantly reporting on us and our influence in the region. The Enzweiler Building Institute is growing, including High School and adults and will blow wide open as we begin construction of our Campbell County campus and expand our existing campus in Boone County. We are financially moving in a positive direction and are close to once again funding reserves after finally digging out of the hole left by the recession. What is most notable, we have changed our name; complete with a new logo and a strong collaborative of members to support the change. There are many, many more changes that our leaders know we have undertaken. Just as true, there are many more changes afoot. The culture of the association from the leaders to our staff team is one of innovation, improvement, and always member focused. The association is being run like a business more now than ever. For that and for the reasons above and those too many to list we are eternally grateful for our leaders. As we enter into our planning period and give thank for our leaders of today and welcome our leaders of tomorrow I have a few things to say. First, we want to thank Tom Spille for his tenure on our Board of Directors and through his term on our Executive Committee. Tom’s oversight and leadership have been one of a graceful strong hand. He is introspective and at the same time intuitive and will forever be a part of us (remember Tom you are not going anywhere!). We would also like to thank Bill Cullen. Bill is a bit of a firebrand and is willing to speak up and make others think. At the same time, we have gotten to know Bill as one of the most supportive leaders we have seen. From day one, he hit the ground running in several areas, especially membership, but at the same time he has always been right here encouraging us to “drive it 000 miles an hour!” to borrow a phrase he has picked up on his leadership journey. Lastly, we want to thank Pat Parshall. Pat has increased his involvement in the association each year in leadership. We know he won’t be going anywhere so I won’t have to tell him he can’t. Pat has become a membership miracle and is on fire literally and metaphorically. We want to remind our leaders that are stepping down from our Executive Committee and those ending their Board service that your leadership journey does not end here. The names cited above and those that came and served before them have a chance of a lifetime and that opportunity is for you to spread your wings. You can continue here at the BIA. We need you! You can continue to shape areas of the association (cough cough…membership!). You can also choose to soar on to new places, never really leaving us, but transitioning to your next spot to lead. Out of the 16 names listed above we know at least a dozen who are involved in other organizations, lead regional entities, or help others in ways you keep to yourselves or are recognized for. We have seen our past leaders go on to larger ambitions; better than they were when they first showed up here, and constantly improving themselves to be exceptional leaders they are today. So, the association thanks you. We also are excited about the leaders joining our ranks in December and those yet to come. The association will forever be marked by the time you have spent with us. Don Wiedeman remarked that our Lifetime Achievement Award was in the shape of an eagle. Allow us to paraphrase…..”The eagle is the mark of a great leader. Eagles do not come in by flocks. They come in one at a time. When you see them, you know they are an eagle. They soar to great heights and then they move on.”
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ousing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky (HONK) continues to be blessed during our 25th year. Our $25 for 25 years campaign receipts will be matched. An anonymous donor has pledged to match all donations received after September 3 through the end of the year. So please give special consideration to making a contribution – it will be doubled! We would very much appreciate if you would also promote $25 for 25 to your friends. Another fantastic piece of news is that we are in the planning stages for the building of our Legacy House in Elsmere in celebration of 25 years serving as a Community Housing Development Organization which benefits low income families in achieving home ownership. Watch this space for more information and ground breaking date. HONK is truly blessed, and our thanks goes to you and BIA for all the support we receive. Please see our website (www.honkhomes.org) for more information and an opportunity make a matching donation. You can also contribute directly at 502 Fry St. Covington, KY 41011. God bless you.
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n a move that will have significant impact on developers, natural resource companies, highway contractors, the US Fish and Wildlife Services Kentucky Field Office recently began notifying companies that their innovative Bat Conservation Fund (allows you to cut trees at any time) is no longer an option to mitigate tree clearing on projects with a federal permitting requirement. You can get the details at the SMG Blog site via the link below. If you have a current agreement for bat mitigation with the office it will continue. There will be no other bat mitigation programs until further notice. Once the field office issues direction on what they intend to do regarding cutting of timber we will notify you. For more information regarding this change please scan the QR code.
Milestone Members These members have reached a milestone in their membership with their renewals in December. Congratulations and remember, do business with a member! One Year Carpetland Eli’s BBQ Hehman’s Hardwood R.I.W. Ornamental Rayva International
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The LDC continues to be busy at work, year after year, advocating for the industry. Following is a list of work items and accomplishments occurring in 2017. Sanitary and Storm Water Working Group Senate Bill 182 – Working with SD1’s staff, the BIA drafted SB 182. This bill allows for SD1 to work with the development community to upsize infrastructure and pay for the portion of the variance between the required infrastructure and the result of proactive planning for future growth in the most efficient and economic means. Senator Wil Schroder sponsored the bill, which was cosponsored by Senator John Schickel, which sailed through both the Senate and the House in 29 days and signed into law by Governor Bevin. Review of SD1’s developer’s agreement – A multiyear effort, the agreement is currently hung on indemnification. SD1 is demanding one-way indemnification. The position of the Council is that their work is warranted for a warranty period and afterwards, the development community should not be held on the hook indefinitely. At some point SD1 needs to take responsibility for the systems paid for and gifted to them. Low Pressure Systems – Members of the LDC provided comment regarding these small systems. At press time members are currently reviewing small lift station regulations to provide comment to SD1. Phase II MS4 Storm Water Permit – the Council provided Kentucky Division of Water comment regarding the permit. Comments ranged from loosening language on long term maintenance of storm water systems. As a result, KDOW issued a draft permit update that has been challenged by USEPA. Due to the change in administration in DC this process is on hold. To date SD1 has agreed to takeover basins (except wet ponds) for long term maintenance. This assumption requires a dedicated parcel deeded to SD1 and includes extended detention facilities. Hebron Area Sewer Upgrades – After a four-year moratorium the LDC was successful in reigniting growth in the Hebron area. This year bids for the beginning of this project were accepted by SD1. Richwood Road Pump Station Upgrades – After years of budget issues SD1 has accepted bids to upgrade the Richwood pump station. This removes over 100 MM gallons of sewer overflows, while providing for residential, commercial and industrial growth in the area for over a decade. Online Sanitary Sewer Mapping – The LDC worked with SD1 to launch a pilot to provide the development community with online maps of the sanitary system. The mapping shows capacity issues in the system and at facilities; allowing developers and their engineers to use the tool to plan their developments and to address capacity issues in a more proactive manner.
Powered Utilities Working Group – The group met with Duke Energy twice in 2017 to address delays in service. Due to the recovery in the market Duke is behind in providing timely service and is reporting delays to the BIA to provide a clearing-house of information to the development community for planning purposes for workflow of members. Water Districts Working Group – The LDC group reached out to the Kentucky Division of Water to reinstate authority for the Northern Kentucky Water District to approve plans; saving the development community several weeks in their process. Kenton County Planning & Zoning Working Group – The LDC held back drastic increases in fees for inspections. Ultimately the result was fees tied to the CPI-U index, where fee increases will only be increased a small percentage each year. Otherwise, fees were set to double in some cases. Kenton Growth Issues – Members of the LDC, in conjunction with other groups within the BIA, are working with Kenton County leaders to encourage rezoning of commercial and industrial areas in southwest Kenton County. This would create a more harmonious approach to regional growth and allow Kenton to catch up with Boone County in their growth in the same part of the NKLY region. Kenton County Subdivision Regulations - 2017 saw the implementation of the new Kenton County Subdivision Regulations; a document ODC members spent three years helping to create. Sufficient issues have arisen regarding inspections, commercial street specifications and other issues. These issues will be addressed in the coming winter. Boone County Planning & Zoning Working Group - Downspouts and sump pump outfalls have been addressed by the LDC since February of 2015. Until now all downspouts in Boone County have been mandated to terminate flow onto splash blocks. At press time the County is now allowing piping out to 10 feet of the right of way and two feet from side yards. Members of the LDC believe more flexibility needs to be baked into the regulations as practically every lot drains differently. More to come after a Boone County Planning Commission Technical/Design Review Committee meeting is scheduled November 1st. Boone County Comprehensive Plan Members of the LDC provided comment and met several times in 2017 with Boone County Planning Commission staff regarding the Goals & Objectives of the new Comprehensive Plan update. The LDC will continue to work through the year-long process with the Planning Commission and its staff to provide the most growth-friendly product outcome. Environmental Working Group – Members of the LDC and other groups within the BIA have worked with NKU and its stream and wetland
Work done by the LDC represents hundreds of hours of effort on behalf of a core group of dedicated volunteers. Thanks go out to the hardworking members of the LDC Board of Governors: • Mie Willenbrink, Bayer Becker, LDC President • Ron DiFuria, Dudley Construction • Bob Schroder, Arlinghaus Builders • Jim Elliot, Brandstetter Carroll • Dan Riegler, Riegler Blacktop • Dave Stroup, Fischer Homes • Jarron Fischer, Fischer Homes • Ryan Stoffel, Fischer Homes • Chris Cusick, Bray Trucking • Mike Schoettelkotte, Drees Homes • Matthew Coppage, Coppage Construction • Ryan Kramer, M&W Excavation restoration program for two years. In 2016, during the state budget conference committee, we were successful in directing the state Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) to conduct their program in all 120 counties of the Commonwealth. This, among other occurrences, has resulted in a 36% reduction in the fees that NKU charges for this mandatory program. At press time, KDFWR and the US Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District Office were finalizing a MOA that would allow KDFWR to operate in NKY. This will drop the rate to $280 per linear foot. This represents an additional 6% reduction and a 40% overall reduction. Members of the working group have met with private wetland and stream restoration banks in order to have them create pilot projects in our region to further push the fees down. A coalition consisting of the BIA, Chamber of Commerce, and Tri-ED released a whitepaper detailing the costs associated with Waters of the US rulemaking. Several meetings have occurred in 2017 with the Secretary of Energy and Environment and the Governor’s staff regarding state assumption of the Clean Water Act Section 404(g) program. This is the program governing stream and wetland restoration. State assumption would allow for far more control in complying with the Clean Water Act for both the development and environmental communities, while providing for assurances in permit issuance and affordability. More to come soon. US Postal Service Gang/Cluster Mailbox Mandate – Recently the Cincinnati Division of USPS has mandated that cluster/gang style mailboxes be installed in newly built communities. This mandate has come without any notification to USPS and whether postal patrons wish to have them in their community. Many hours have been spent up until press time in coordination with Congressman Massie’s staff, NAHB staff and developers in the region. Currently, little progress has been made on this front as we continue to climb the authority ladder at USPS for resolution. More to come. 11/2017
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EVENTS
Thanks to Todd Rieger of Tremco Barrier Solutions for coming through as BIA chef!
Mike Kegly, The B.O.L.D. Company, and NAHB National Area Chair, stops for a photo with Chuck Fowke, candidate for NAHB’s 3rd Vice Chairman.
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he 2017 Fall Board of Directors meetings were held Thursday October 12th and Friday October 13th at the Hilton Downtown Lexington. Thursday morning kicked off with the Executive Committee meeting, where leaders of the state association oversee the ongoing operations of the association, its financial stewardship and direction of the organization. Afterwards the Codes Committee welcomed Commissioner of the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, Steve Milby and Deputy Commissioner Tim House. The Commissioner welcomes any concerns about the department that regulates your industry. They have reduced their turnaround times for inspections from over a month to a maximum of five days. Recently, the Department deleted a requirement for air gaps for dishwashers if the manufacturer of the washers provides such internal components that achieve the same desired result. The Associates Committee immediately followed, Chaired by our own Associate Vice President, Watson Jones, C.K. Ash Insurance. The committee discussed programs that would encourage builders to use a greater share of members for their vendors on the state level, as well as advocating for an Associate to be allowed to serve of NAHB’s Senior Officer leadership. HBAK President Kyle Whalen, Back Construction, Lexington, created a new lunch forum for this year’s Fall Board meetings. Representatives from Elizabethtown (Lincoln Trail HBA), Lexington (BIA of Central Kentucky), Louisville (BIA of Greater Louisville), Owensboro (HBA of Owensboro), Bowling Green (HBA of South Central Kentucky) and our BIA delivered presentations. The forum was moderated by Bill Goodman, previous host of KET. Information was given relative to residential construction and remodeling, commercial construction, top industry issues facing you in our regions of the Commonwealth, current job figures and projections, the state of housing post-recession and what future demographic trends in our regions may have in influencing your business. The forum was extremely well received, and a great amount of information was shared and learned during the presentations. The Legislative Committee welcomed Bryan Sunderland, Governor 10
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Bevin’s Legislative Directors, for an overview of the pending debate and special session regarding the state’s pension crisis. Sunderland communicated the plan at the time, to sequester the current pension debt, finance it in a 30-year payoff period, rework the way that new state employees are to receive a 401(k)-style retirement system without a guaranteed return, while keeping the obligations to the current state employees intact. Afterwards issues were discussed including the proposition for the state to assume the Clean Water Act Section 404(g) program as offered by your local association. Upon the meeting’s conclusion the Young Building Professionals wrapped up plans for their event held Friday after the Board meeting at Keeneland. More on that to follow. That evening members enjoyed fellowship and networking at Pies and Pints, where they sampled the restaurants craft pizzas and beer and enjoyed each other’s company. Friday morning was the Board of Directors meeting. Robert Dietz, NAHB’s Chief Economist, updated the crowd on how the statewide and national housing market is faring and what to expect in the future. Prior to and during the meeting the group hosted Chuck Fowke, candidate for NAHB’s 3rd Vice Chairman. Mr. Fowke introduced himself to the crowd and explained his positions regarding NAHB issues. Business of the association was attended to for the balance of the meeting. A motion was made to support Mr. Fowke in his candidacy for NAHB’s 3rd Vice Chair, seconded and carried unanimously. After the Board meetings wrapped up we all headed to Keeneland. Members from across the state descended on one of the Commonwealth’s premier horse racing destinations. 40 members from our BIA loaded up on a bus and headed down for the day. To say everyone enjoyed themselves is an understatement. We will let the photos speak for themselves. Thank you to our sponsors: C.K. Ash Insurance, American Mortgage, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Heartland Realty Group LLC, Bray Topsoil & Gravel. Make plans to attend the Winter HBA of Kentucky Board of Directors meetings February 7th – 9th at the Embassy Suites in Lexington. The event will wrap around our Housing & Building Day at the Capitol on February 8th.
A bus-full of rowdy heads to Keeneland!
Selfie Time! – Our own Director of Shows and Events, Angela Foster and Jamie Board, American Mortgage, on their way to Keeneland.
Brian Miller, BIA of Northern Kentucky Executive Vice President, speaks at the regional forum.
Cheryl Stegman, Legacy Kitchens, HBAK Vice President/Secretary and Watson Jones, C.K. Ash Insurance, HBAK Associates Committee Chair and local BIA Associate Vice President preside over the Associates Committee meeting.
Too much fun at Keeneland’s fall meet!
JoEllen Thompson, Star Building Materials; Jim Stegman, Stegman Construction and Cheryl Stegman, HBAK Vice President/Secretary enjoying a great night at Pies and Pints.
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Jeff Berding, GM FC Cincinnati
Tammy Gorby, BIA presenting Dave Stroup, Fischer Homes with the door prize full of FC Cincinnati gear.
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Bill Cullen, BIA President, Cullen Brothers introducing Jeff Berding, GM FC Cincinnati
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n October 5th the BIA held their General Membership Meeting at the Cincinnati Airport Hilton. Members were given an update of the past year and voted on changing the association’s name to the Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky. After the official business was done, special guest speaker Jeff Berding, General Manager of the FC Cincinnati Team gave an update of the FC craze that has swept our area. Thank you to all the sponsors for making the event possible.
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Michelle Caldwell, SMC Vice President, Huntington Bank, Melanie Millson, SMC President, Drees Homes, Nick Smith SMC Immediate Past President, Keller Williams and Amy Kennedy, SMC BOG, Sibcy Cline Realtors.
Bill Cullen, BIA President, Cullen Brothers and Melanie Millson, Drees Homes, SMC President.
Tom Bolger, Huntington Bank, Jessica Weber, Huntington Bank, Michelle Caldwell, SMC Vice President, Huntington Bank and Brad Piper, Huntington Bank.
Jay Thelen, BIA Past Associate President, Geotechnology Inc., Bart Porter, Great Force Insurance, Walt Dunlevy, BIA Past Associate President, Forge Lumber, Tyler Burlingham, Forge Lumber.
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great crowd came out to Braxton Brewing to celebrate BIA’s Octoberfest presented by ABC Supply. The SMC raised over $400 to benefit the Enzweiler Building Institute Scholarship Fund by selling tickets to spin the prize wheel. The SMC Board of Governors tapped a custom Firkin that was made for the BIA. Thank you to ABC Supply, Huntington Bank and Melanie Millson with Drees Homes for making this night possible.
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The Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky is excited to announce the 2018 Executive Committee. With this dedicated leadership in place for 2018, the BIA is poised to move forward while offering our member’s opportunities to improve, promote, and grow their businesses. It is important that our members get a feel for who these new leaders are, so we asked each of them a series of questions to get to know them and get their take on leadership.
President John F. Curtin lll Paul Hemmer Company, Senior Vice President, Business Development and Real Estate Why you are on BIA Executive Committee: I became a member of the BIA Executive Team in January 2017! I am pleased to have this opportunity to have an impact on the current and future decisions made by the BIA. I have been in the commercial construction industry for over 35 years and I am an avid supporter of what the BIA can do to make the construction industry more effective. Critical decisions that affect our growth are made daily; we must make certain that our industry is represented in a fair and equitable fashion. The BIA will help assure this! Your First Live Concert: The Beatles, Crosley Field, Cincinnati, Ohio. Your first pet: Dog (mixed)-Hobbit Your first car: Pontiac GTO: 3 deuces, and a 4 speed and a 389! Just like the song. www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_FSicQWimU How the BIA can help the industry for the better: The BIA can offer significant support to the future growth of the construction industry. In addition to our committed staff of professionals, the BIA is supported by numerous individuals who are active in our market, and who have the wisdom and experience to make certain that decisions made are fair and in our member’s best interests!
Vice President Tom Withorn Craftsmen By Design Why you are on BIA Executive Committee: I've observed some great guys over the years do what was needed for our association and trade. Seeing them grow their businesses while helping others encouraged me to step in as well. After being a member now for over 13 years I think it was just time for me to serve. I had no idea what was really going on behind the scenes and what was being done to help better our building industry. Your First Live Concert: Petra, Never Say die Your first pet: Dog, Rusty Your first car: 1970 Toyota Corolla which had holes rusted in the floorboard so I could see the road. I call it my Fred Flintstone car. How the BIA can help the industry for the better: Training the next generation of workers can help make our industry better. We have to be able to tap into the younger generation and get them excited about our industry and what the future could be like for them. There's no better time than now to either work in or own a local business, and as leaders in the building industry we must model excellence in our field.
Associate President Brian Charles Watson Jones C.K. Ash Insurance, Insurance Risk Manager & Agent Why you are on BIA Executive Committee: I wanted to help the BIA and its members as we start a new chapter in its history. We as an association have made many changes and have more to come as we navigate through these changing times, and I wanted to be apart of this exciting time at the association. Your First Live Concert: Shania Twain Your first pet: German Shepherd, Allie Your first car: Ford F250 How the BIA can help the industry for the better: We need to focus on three items that are a changing dynamic in the industry and these are advocacy (to fight or promote legislation/rules that hurt or help the industry), education (to train the next generation), & membership (to grow and retain our members through a mutual relationship). Associate Vice President John Cain Wiseway Plumbing, Electric, and Lighting Supply, President and Owner
Why you are on BIA Executive Committee: I am on the executive committee to make a difference in our industry and to use my knowledge to make it better. I am here to be an advocate for our industry and the BIA.
Why you are on BIA Executive Committee: First, the BIA (previously,NKHBA) has been important to Wiseway from our earliest days. I very much value the role the BIA plays in our industry and our community. The BIA is a tremendous advocate for the industry and convener of those with varying views of our industry from both inside and outside of it. Second, I believe in being a good industry citizen and giving back to it.
Your First Live Concert: Kenny Chesney (When the Sun goes down)
Your First Live Concert: ZZ Top, Worldwide Texas Tour, February 23, 1977
Your First Live Concert: J. Geils and the Motels, Riverfront Coliseum, July of 1982.
Your first pet: (German Shepherd) Duke
Your first pet: Mutt named Spotty
Your first car: 93 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Your first pet: Barney, dog/beagle
How the BIA can help the industry for the better: The BIA is here to continue to fight against unnecessary regulations that hurt our industry. For example, the BIA fought to get the mitigation fees reduced and has been successful at this and hopes to do more in the future. Our industry is at a cross roads now, as we have a shortage of workers to build houses and a lack of workers coming into our industry to replace aging ones. We need to continue to train new workers in our BIA Education classes.
Your first car: Chevrolet 1977 Monza (totaled after eight days!)
Immediate Past President William (Bill) Cullen Cullen Brothers, LLC Why you are on BIA Executive Committee: To support our industry in every way possible. To continue to grow and develop as an individual, manager, and a builder of residential homes.
Your first car: 1974 Ford, LTD, with 187,000 miles. I bought it on terms from my Brother in law for $500. It blew up before I could pay it off. How the BIA can help the industry for the better: Continuance of all the events, advocacy, and education we are currently involved. Soldier on.
Secretary/Treasurer Ross Kreutzjans Kreutzjans Construction Co. LLC (Partner)
How the BIA can help the industry for the better: Continue to advocate for all parts of the industry to ensure the it is valued and respected for its very important role on so many fronts. Continue to convene all interested parties to ensure the industry maximizes its impact on, and benefits to, all involved.
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FALL 2017 CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASS LISTINGS
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First Aid Course – St. Elizabeth Hands Free CPR is a valuable skill in every office or Job Site. (2 hours)
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DO BUSINESS WITH A MEMBER For a list of current members of the Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky call 859.331.9500, download the BIA’s APP or visit www.BuildersNKY.com
NORTHERN KENTUCKY BUILDING PERMITS OCT ‘17
#
SINGLE FAMILY
#
MODULAR HOMES
#
MULTI FAMILY
#
CONDOS
#
COMMERCIAL
#
COMMERCIAL REMODELING
#
RESIDENTIAL REMODELING
BOONE
48
$11,356,994.00
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
$3,560,000.00
42
$7,078,622.00
109
$1,315,877.00
CAMPBELL
18
$3,225,331.00
0
0
1
$518,000.00
0
0
0
0
14
$488,606.00
28
$451,173.00
KENTON
22
$6,825,037.00
0
0
1
$1,100,000.00
0
0
2
$20,521,997.00
24
$4,567,385.00
37
$1,313,035.65
GRANT
5
$840,000.00
6
$652,000.00
0
0
0
0
2
$1,325,000.00
2
$14,500.00
0
0
MASON
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
TOTAL
93
$22,247,362.00
6
$652,000.00
2
$1,618,000.00
0
$0.00
6
$25,406,997.00
82
$12,149,113.00
174
$3,080,085.65
OCT ‘16
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SINGLE FAMILY
#
MODULAR HOMES
#
MULTI FAMILY
#
CONDOS
#
COMMERCIAL
#
COMMERCIAL REMODELING
#
RESIDENTIAL REMODELING
BOONE
29
$4,560,011.00
0
0
5
$4,210,555.00
0
0
6
$37,155,000.00
45
$4,052,007.00
61
$751,864.00
CAMPBELL
12
$2,891,935.00
0
0
0
0
1
$877,352.00
1
$400,000.00
4
$324,000.00
31
$330,714.00
KENTON
26
$4,874,902.00
1
$65,000.00
0
0
0
0
2
$6,566,000.00
32
$2,481,335.00
39
$852,117.00
GRANT
3
$815,000.00
3
$160,000.00
0
0
0
0
1
$200,000.00
5
$273,660.00
1
$180,000.00
MASON
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
TOTAL
70
$13,141,848.00
4
$225,000.00
2
$4,210,555.00
1
$877,352
10
$44,321,000.00
86
$7,131,002.00
132
$2,114,695.00
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BIANKY BUSINESS MEETINGS AT A GLANCE. GO TO BUILDERSNKY.COM OR CALL 331-9500 FOR RESERVATIONS AND CONFIRM DATES
DECEMBER - Get Involved 7
Technical update on decking applications and fasteners presented by Studer and Roenker, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the BIA.
7
CPR Training Class, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM at the BIA
7
Latest Tax Change Update presented by Barnes Denning, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at the BIA.
7
Inaugural Dinner & Holiday Party, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM at the Summit Hills Country Club (236 Dudley Pike, Crestview Hills, KY 41017)
12
Sales and Marketing Council Board of Governors Meeting, 12:00 - 1:00 PM at the BIA.
14
Difficult Conversations, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the BIA.
14
Executive Committee Monthly Meeting, only Executive Committee members may attend this meeting. 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM at the BIA.
22-25 Christmas - BIA Office Closed
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August-Only Registration: Aug 1 – 31 $275 Early Registration: Sep 1 - Nov 10 $375 Regular Registration: Nov 11 - Jan 6 $425 Onsite Registration: Jan 7 - Jan 11 $525 For first time attendees, the cost is only $150 for any of the above deadlines.
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