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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 2018 Board of Directors John Curtin/Paul Hemmer Company, President Bill Cullen/Cullen Brothers, Immediate Past Pres.

Tom Withorn/Craftsmen by Design, Vice President Ross Kreutzjans/Kreutzjans Construction Co., LLC, Secretary/Treasurer Watson Jones/C.K. Ash Insurance, Associate President John Cain/Wiseway Supply. Associate Vice President Mike Willenbrink/Bayer Becker, LDC President Michelle Caldwell/Huntington Bank, SMC President Shad Sletto/EGC Construction, Builder Director Ben Taylor/Drees, Builder Director Fred Cernetisch/Pella, Associate Director Nick Smith/Keller Williams, Associate Director Mike Riegler/Riegler Blacktop, Inc., Associate Director BIA Staff Brian A. Miller, Executive Vice President Jessica Rose, Director of Shows & Events Charley Wayman, Director of Sales & Marketing Shawn Cox, Director of Professional Development Dan Smith, Director of Finance Tammy Arvin, 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.

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BUSINESS CALENDAR AND EVENTS

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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.

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FEATURES

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Get to Know the 2019 Leadership Team

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Commercial Council Finishes 2018 on a High Note

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PAC Night It’s a Wrap!!!

Home Builders Association of Kentucky Fall Board of Directors Recap

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MEMBERSHIP AND COMMUNITY Milestone Members

These members have reached a milestone in their membership with their renewals in December.

Congratulations!

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he General Membership Meeting was October 23, at the BIA conference center. Special guest speaker was Bryan Alvey, Senior Director of Governmental and External Affairs with the Kentucky Distillers Association. Members also approved the 2019 Board of Directors. We would like to thank the sponsors Pella and Jeff Wyler for sponsoring this event. Congratulations to the 2019 Board of Directors. Tom Withorn, Ross Kreutzjans, Jarron Fischer, John Cain, Mike Riegler, John Curtin, Ben Taylor, Shad Sletto, Ted Vogelpohl, Fred Cernetisch, John Baute, Doug Roberts, Amy Kennedy and Ryan Stoffel.

THIRTY YEARS Tri-City Insurance

Bryan Alvey, Senior Director of Governmental & External Affairs, Kentucky Distillers Association

Melissa Pryor, First National Bank of Kentucky, Ross Kreutzjans, BIA Secretary/Treasurer, Kreutzjans Construction, Greg Austin, Jeff Wyler and Watson Jones, Associate President, CK Ash Insurance.

Fred Cernetisch, Associate Director, Pella and John Curtin, BIA President, Paul Hemmer Co.

Scott West, Terracon and Ben Taylor, Builder Director, Drees Homes

Golden Eagles Club Members Bill Cullen David Drees Ralph Drees Greg Fischer Mike Kegley Jack Miller

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is’ the season when our work usually slows but not this year. We continue to be busy with The Legacy House and invite you to lend a hand if you can (details at www.honkhomes.org) . We finished a big rehab on West 15th St. in Covington as well as completed a house on East 9th St. This latter one had significant foundation problems so we needed a structural engineer to design a permanent fix. Also, we have been blessed with two HUD grants (HOME dollars) and are rehabbing two properties, also in Covington.

One of the houses is benefiting from the support of YouthBuild of Northern KY who are doing most of the carpentry work. Several BIA members have also been contracted to help with these two properties. Some more news: we want to introduce and welcome Gina Cornelius, HONK Housing Counselor. She was the director of Ida Spence Mission at City Heights and a senior educator at New Hope Center in Crestview Hills. Gina has a genuine passion to help people and is a wonderful addition to our HONK family. Yes, tis’ the season! But mostly because the Holidays are upon us. So enjoy the merriment, joy, and love this Christmas time brings to all of us and our families. Have a very blessed Christmas!

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BIANKY BUSINESS MEETINGS AT A GLANCE DECEMBER Get Involved 6

Inaugural Dinner & Holiday Party, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM at the Madison Event Center (Member Cost $75.00)

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Sales and Marketing Council Board of Governors Meeting, 12:00 - 1:00 PM at the BIA

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Building Code Update, 9:00 - 11:00 AM at the BIA (Member Cost $75.00)

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Managing Moisture, 12:00 - 2:00 PM at the BIA (Member Cost $75.00)

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Retirement Planning, 2:00 - 4:00 PM at the BIA (Member Cost $75.00)

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Executive Committee / Monthly meeting of association senior leadership team

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Christmas - BIA Office Closed

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Get to Know the

2019 Leadership Team

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ach year we welcome new leadership to the BIA. Every year we welcome a new Board of Directors and work hard to make sure the leadership has all the tools at their disposal to make right and just decisions with regard to policy and the strategic direction the association us striving to work towards. Your association is very welcoming and practices a policy of taking the grassroots members’ ideas straight to the top of leadership.

To that end we make sure you get to know your association’s leaders better. That is why we are providing you the following biographies on the 2019 leadership team.

TOM WITHORN Company: Craftsmen By Design Company Department and Title: Owner 2019 BIA Position: President Why you are on BIA Executive Committee: If one is not willing to give back and train the next generation of builders, tradesmen or women then they are not truly passionate about their industry. The comradery of fellow members offers a support system for small business owners like me that is vital to me personally. I have learned so much from the men and women around this association with the wealth of knowledge and advice is irreplaceable.

Your favorite vacation destination and why: Anyplace I can ride to on my motorcycle because it’s relaxing for my wife and me. However we are fair weathered riders.

Your first job and details: Probably putting up hay and tobacco as a teenager but I was also a carpenter helper for one of our members Bob Mai and sons back in the 80’s Your first BIA encounter and what it was like: It was a remodeler’s committee meeting back in ‘03 or ’04 and didn’t have a clue why I was 8

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there except my dad said to take his place while he was on vacation. I did meet some great guys there though like Jim Stegman, Dan Corbin, Marty Grosser and maybe even Jim Cutter.

How the BIA can help the industry for the better: I believe the BIA represents the best of the best in our area. The highest group of professionals in any industry represents the standard of excellence in that field. If that is true we are in good company. We help each other out when needed, we hold each other up to a higher standard and together we make this industry better.

ROSS KREUTZJANS Company: Kreutzjans Construction Co. LLC Company Department and Title: Partner 2019 BIA Position: Vice President 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. Your favorite vacation destination and why: Bahamas.This is where my wife and I went on our honeymoon and I had vacationed there before also.

The water is always crystal clear, and the weather is fantastic!

Your first job and details: I oversaw the building of a few houses over the summer while in high school and worked with every trade on site.

We poured the floors, framed the entire house, installed cabinets and tops, graded the yard and installed landscaping. This really makes you appreciate the hard work it takes to build something. This was a very humbling and rewarding experience that I will never forget.

Your first BIA encounter and what it was like: I attended a golf outing.

I always love playing golf and this was an easy way to start to get more active in the association.

How the BIA can help the industry for the better: The BIA is starting construction on the school addition next year. This will be a great training tool and resource for new tradespeople to have the necessary skills to succeed in our industry. We have an ever-aging workforce now and we need to have new, young talent replace the ones retiring.

Jarron Fischer

John Cain

JARRON FISCHER Company: Fischer Homes Company Department and Title: Land Development, Construction Superintendent.

2019 BIA Position: Secretary/Treasurer Why you are on BIA Executive Committee: I am on the Executive Committee because of my passion for the home building and land development industry. I look forward to being one of the collective group of professionals for the BIA that has a positive influence in our industry.

Your favorite vacation destination and why: As long as I’m with my family spending time together the destination isn’t as important.

Your first job and details: Pushing a broom for a Framer.

Your first BIA encounter and what it was like: My first encounter was sitting in on a meeting reviewing the Performance Standards Manual update in 2005. It was impressive that a collective group of volunteers of our industry leaders developed this manual for all alike to adhere to.

How the BIA can help the industry for the better: The BIA puts a group of professional representatives in the middle of the action that helps protects our interests in the industry.

JOHN CAIN Company: Wiseway Plumbing, Electric, and Lighting Supply Company Department and Title: President and Owner 2019 BIA Position: Associate President Why you are on BIA Executive Committee: First, the BIA 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 favorite vacation destination and why: Grand Cayman for the scuba diving!

Your first job and details: I was in 4th grade when my father started Wiseway. At that time, I was put in charge of the restocking the candy machine. I am sure the finances of that machine never worked out too well!

Michael Riegler

Your first BIA encounter and what it was like: In the earliest days of Wiseway, I remember going to the Home Show when it was at the Drawbridge Inn’s London Hall. There were always fun trinkets to collect.

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.

MICHAEL RIEGLER Company: Riegler Blacktop, inc Company Title: President 2019 BIA Position: Associate Vice President Why am I on the executive committee: I grew up in the construction industry from a very young age. I respect the work of previous generations before me that has allowed our community to grow and thrive. I hope that my experiences can help translate into leadership to further our industry.

My Favorite Vacation Destination: Fort Myers, FL- Our family has vacationed there my entire life. Now my children and wife always enjoy spending New Years on the beach together.

My first Job: I always loved going to work with my father (Boone Riegler) when I was younger. I remember being around a paving crew and getting the guys water or just riding in a backhoe with my dad. Later, when I was in high school, I began my career cleaning parking lots for the sealcoating crews throughout the summer. I loved every minute of it growing up.

My first BIA encounter: I can’t really pinpoint my first BIA encounter.

However, I can say that I really enjoy the various outings and events throughout the year. They always provide a great networking platform and provide great opportunities to stay in tune with all the industry.

How can the BIA help the Industry: Right now, more than ever, our industry is severely struggling from a lack of skilled workers. For too long schools promoted college degrees to high school students as their only real choice. We in the BIA need to continue to reach out to next the generation and get the message out that the trades are very good career opportunities.

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NEWSROOM Home Sales Stumble in September New and existing home sales stumbled in September, as higher interest rates slowed the housing sector amid otherwise positive macroeconomic conditions — including a near 50-year low for unemployment. The average 30-year fixedrate mortgage now stands at 4.9%, up from 3.95% a year ago. Due to the higher cost of financing, new single-family home sales fell 5.5% in September from a downwardly revised August estimate. While new home sales remain 3.5% higher on a year-to-date basis, the September rate was the lowest since December 2016. Consequently, inventory increased to an elevated 7.1-month supply. Meanwhile, existing home sales declined 3.4% in September, falling to the slowest pace in nearly three years — and 4.1% lower than a year ago.

Median new home sales pricing has decreased over the last year as the mix of supply has shifted. The median new home price was $320,000 in September, compared to $331,500 a year ago.

Opportunity Zones Could be Knocking The Treasury Department and IRS in October released the long-awaited proposed regulations for implementing opportunity zones, a new type of economic development incentive created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Opportunity zones seek to incentivize investment in under- served communities. Developers may use a Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund to help fund projects located within an opportunity zone. This new source of investment could be a powerful economic tool if properly administered.

NAHB has prepared answers for frequently asked questions about opportunity zones and qualified opportunity funds. Public comments on the proposed regulations will be accepted until Dec. 28.

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Commercial Council Finishes 2018 on a High Note

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he Commercial Council wrapped up their 2018 programming with an update about CVG held at Traditions Golf Club on Thursday, November 15th. Over 90 were in attendance. Sponsors included Paul Hemmer Company, Frost Brown Todd, Republic Bank, Reading Rock, Overhead Door of Northern Kentucky and Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance. Event Chair Brian Dunham, Frost Brown Todd, ran the panel of two including Barb Schempf, Vice President, Planning & Development for CVG and Paul Hegedus, Vice President, Commercial Management for CVG. The airport’s new update of their Master Plan was discussed as was an update of carrier and freight activity as well as the potential impact that the Amazon Prime Air Hub will have on our region.

Throughout the year the Commercial Council has delivered high quality quarterly events that are unique to our region. Nowhere else can you find a concentrated group of commercial builder/developers and the support companies that want to be near them. Their first event was held at Traditions Golf Club and featured leaders in the region that discussed growth and infrastructure in Boone County, the Commonwealth’s fastest growing community. Other events included Sun Behavioral Health Systems new location on Dolwick Drive where they focused on new development on that site as well as the Showcase Cinema site in Erlanger.

Lisse Steakhuise in Mainstrasse Village was the setting for their fall event which focused on continued developments aro0nd that area such as the John R. Greene building, the 501 Main Project as well as potential future plans for the IRS building in downtown Covington.

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While social and networking events are the outward persona of the Commercial Council, advocacy is the bedrock of the group. The Council is highly engaged in issues regarding environmental regulations such as Endangered Species Act mitigation and water mitigation from the Clean Water Act Section 404 Stream and Wetland Fee Mitigation Program, to local delegated storm water regulations and the future land use of our region. Members of the Council are engaged in the Boone County Comprehensive Plan, which will spell out how Boone County is to grow in the coming years. In fact, we were invited to speak oat both the National Mitigation and Ecosystem Bankers national conference as well as the Governor’s Conference on Energy and the Environment in 2018 as a result of our work on these subjects. Individuals involved in the burgeoning Council have begun to integrate with other arms of the association from the Land Development Council, the State & Local Government Committee to regular functions and events around the BIA. The Council was a recipient of the 2016 NAHB Association Excellence Award as Best Council Development Program nationwide. The Council has also grasped onto the concepts of the blood life of the BIA which is membership recruitment and retention and focus every one of their events on cultivating new members and providing high value to those who have joined in order to retain them and activate them to benefit from not just the Council but the BIA. Be on the lookout for outstanding Commercial Council events in 2019 as they continue to grow this portion of the BIA.

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PAC NIGHT – IT’S A WRAP!!!

Thanks go out to the many volunteers that supported our PAC in 2018. Over the last primary and general election cycle we supported several statewide and local campaigns and contributed a record $23,000+ to the campaigns of candidates that support your industry. During the general elections held this November 100% of those the PAC supported were elected to office. For our PAC to be the most successful business-related PAC in our region we must raise funds to donate to campaigns. To do that we call on our large donors and provide a fun event where you can win $2,000. The event was held at New Riff Distillery in Newport. Ten potential winners were drawn from the tumbler and we reverse raffle those ten until we get down to three, who then decide if they wish to split the winnings which they did. Those winners were Bill Cullen, Ralph Drees and Bart Porter; many of whom have decided to forego their winnings so that money can stay in the PAC coffers and achieve our mission. We hope you participate in our PAC because as the largest business-related PAC in Northern Kentucky it is important for us to support candidates who support the construction industry and small businesses in our Commonwealth and in the County and City buildings. Thanks to all that participated and we hope to see you all next year for PAC Night!

Ross Kreutzjans, Kreutzjans Construction Co. and BIA Treasurer; Tom Withorn, Craftsmen by Design and BIA Vice President; Jim Stegman, Stegman Construction and past BIA President; John Curtin, Paul Hemmer Company and BIA President; Brian Miller, BIA Executive Vice President and wearer of bow-ties

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Golden Eagles $1,000+ Michael Raidt, Logan Lavelle Hunt; Nathan Madden, Pella Windows; Matt Curtin, Drees Homes; Ben Taylor, Drees Homes and BIA Builder Director

Bill Cullen David Drees Ralph Drees Greg Fischer Mike Kegley Jack Miller

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Home Builders Association of Kentucky Fall Board of Directors Recap

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he 2019 Home Builders Association of Kentucky (HBAK) Fall Board of Directors meetings were held in Covington at Embassy Suites River Centre on October 11th and 12th. The Codes Committee was well attended with local members concerned about clarifications with the 2015 updated Kentucky Residential Code. The legislative/PAC committee meeting is an excellent source of good information on how our statewide federation supports candidates that are friendly to our industry.

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upon them. That same document has been sent to our local membership on three occasions through our Advocacy Friday emails.

There was a report on the association’s Construction Career Days; held in Shelby County drew in excess of 2,500 students this year. Jerry Konter, candidates for NAHB Third Vice Chairman stayed with the crowd the entire two days. Thursday evening was enjoyed by members visiting Smoke Justis in Covington for a night of comradery.

The Young Building Leaders group learned from the “Building Giants” Mike Kegley, The B.O.L.D. Company and Brian Justice, C.K. Ash Insurance, about how they have benefited from association activation and how they made their way into major players in the construction industry.

The 2019 HBAK Winter Board of Directors meetings will be held at the Holiday Inn – University Plaza n Bowling Green January 16th and 17th.

Visit www.hbak.com for more information. The next date to note is February 27th when builders and associates from around the state gather in Frankfort for our annual Day at the capitol. This is an outstanding opportunity for you to micro volunteer one time only and affect change at our state capitol.

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he Land Development Council had a busy 2019 highlighted by some amazing achievements and enduring efforts on

long term efforts where they moved the ball

forward towards long term goals. Following is a

BOONE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION (BCPC) Earlier ion the year we addressed downspouts and lot drainage. After a meeting with their subdivision regulations committee they agreed to address the issue in fuller detail as the commission updates these regulations. This may allow for more piping of downspouts into yards for new homes and save your homeowner the trouble of hydrostatic pressure against foundation walls that can result in basement flooding and sump pump over cycling.

list of achievements and efforts for 2019.

KENTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION (KCPC) KCPC has changed over the last year or so with new appointments to the commission. We have seen moderate improvement with regard to SD1 KCPC but the commission finds itself the center of several political issues.

This year the LDC switched its focus from its past embattlements with At the mid-point of 2018 the South Kenton Group had proposed a 75SD1 to working with the agency to move Northern Kentucky forward. foot vegetated buffer between all non-like zoning uses. This would have Although a four-year old issue still remains regarding indemnification and created in-fact a 150-foot strip that would reduce lot yield, overplanted SD1’s wish to withhold sewer taps in a development where a developer native trees and removed potential real estate to be developed. As a result of and the agency are at odds, the relationship has grown to a “work-with” that discussion we have introduced two different types of development to than a “work- against”. Currently we are working with SD1 to explore the group that include conservation subdivisions and high density missed the opportunity to retrofit existing storm water basins to allow them to use development. We will continue to work with the group in an effort address water quality, to receive out-of-kind mitigation funding from to help them understand that these two innovative development styles the Clean Water Act Section 404 stream and wetland fee program, and can help them achieve their desired results while avoiding the unintended to make credits available to the agency to sell back to the development consequences of slowing the economy and eating up larger parcels of rural community at a far lower rate than what currently exists in the market. lands due to poorly thought out protectionism measures.

The BIA is also working with the USEPA and US Corps of Engineers to allow out-of-kind mitigation to have money flow to the agency to As we have lived through the adoption of the latest rewrite of the clean up their existing sewer overflows. These innovations would help Kenton Subdivision Regulations it became clear that the industrial street allow the agency to address environmental issues while growing their specifications are making commercial and industrial development in rate payer base and free up more future funds for system expansion Kenton County far too cost prohibitive. Even the cities that pushed for and economic development. We attended all but one of SD1’s Board of the street specifications are refusing to live up to their own wishes when Directors meetings and are in close contact with our elected officials who it comes to replacing their streets because of the cost. A group has been make board appointments every year. SD1 has assigned a staff to attend working with KCPC to identify new technologies and practices that can every LDC monthly Board meeting in an attempt to improve working reduce the cost of the industrial specs, create a sub-spec that would be relationships with the agency. lesser for commercial streets and lower the overall cost of development WATER UTILITIES What had been a regularly quite relationship with our water utilities has recently heated up as the NKY Water District has filed a tariff that attempts to raise your water tap fees by 50%. After 30 years of stagnant fees the agency filed their tariff with the Public Service Commission. The BIA has immediately scheduled a meeting with NKY Water leadership to see if there are other options than “rate shocking” the development community with a large one—time increase.

POWERED UTILITIES After years of disjointed communications Duke Energy now has assigned a full-time representative to attend every LDC monthly meeting. Early on in 2018, as development increased, there was a break down in the amount of subcontractors Duke was able to deliver to the development process and also changes with their communications and responsible staff had the development community in upheaval. After working with the utility over a series of meetings scheduling with Duke has improved. We have also worked with the utility to provide information to our developers regarding change over to all LED options for street lights.

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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES As one of the only builders associations as engaged in environmental policy as your BIA we have been actively involved in this area all year. Earlier in the year we spoke as part of a panel at the National Ecosystem and Mitigations Bankers Conference in Louisville as part of a panel of mitigation users.

We took the opportunity to tell our story in NKY of exactly how costly these regulations have become. more recently we spoke at the Governors Conference on Energy and the Environment as a panelist on Waters of the US and what regulations involving stream and wetland mitigation is doing to our economic outlook.

As a voice in the industry we are working closely with our staff at NAHB to provide necessary changes with regard to environmental issues. We have provided feedback and useful changes to the 2008 Compensatory Mitigation Rule which is now under review by the Trump administration.

We have also supplied new concepts for use in managing endangered species regulations. All of these efforts ar5e lowering the costs of development and aiding in the economic improvements right here at home.

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MillenniumClub Sales TOM SEITER & JIM HOERLEIN Dispatch MIKE BESSLER

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(859) 371-5542

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FAX (859) 282-4012

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9522 Alexandria Pike Alexandria, KY 859-635-4157

Rt. 2 269 AA US 27 Falmouth, KY 859-654-6400

Email: concrete02@fuse.net • Fax: 859-635-REIS

Arlinghaus Builders C.K. Ash Insurance Barnes, Dennig & Co. Ltd Boone Ready Mix, Inc. Bray Trucking, Inc. Budget Blinds & Tailored Living Carpetland Cincinnati Closets, LLC Cincinnati Glass Block Citizens Deposit Bank Contract Lumber Cutter Construction The Drees Company Dudley Construction Co., Inc. EGC Construction Corporation Ernst Concrete Fischer Homes Florida Tile Ideal Garage Solutions Inc. Janell Concrete & Masonry Inc. The Jennifer Vories Team with Keller Williams Realty Services Kelly Bros. Lumber Kentucky Federal Savings & Loan Kentucky FluidAir, Inc. Kitchens by Rutenschroer L & N Federal Credit Union Logan Lavelle Hunt M & W Excavation Co Inc. Marshall Auto Group Nisbet Brower Northwest Titles Family of Companies, Inc. Reading Rock Inc. Reis Concrete Sims-Lohman Fine Kitchens & Granite SRM Taylor Brothers Inc. Tri-City Insurance Vonlehman & Company Watson Gravel Inc. Wiseway Supply WRC, Inc. The Millennium Club is an elite group of companies whose contributions pay for the refreshments and entertainment at events like the Annual Golf Outing, Tabletop Night, Elk Creek Outing and the Holiday Party.

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206

BUILDERS ATTENDING SIGNATURE MONTHLY EVENTS

4.24 Out of a Possible 5 Customer Survey Rating for Signature Monthly Events

314 Commercial Council Events

Attending Quarterly

4.63 Out of a Possible 5 Customer Surveys for Quality of CEU Courses

2018

155 BUILDERS ATTENDING CEU COURSES AT BIA BUILDING CENTER

131

STUDENTS ENROLLED IN ENZWEILER BUILDING INSTITUTE EVENING COURSES

Year of Great Progress and Recognition

1

The year is ending, and it is time to celebrate the year for our association and look forward to an amazing 2019. After years of hard work, the BIA and its triumphs are becoming recognized on a national stage.

Several foundational changes have been taking place and we are eager and excited to serve you in the new year. Following are a series of infographics that tells the story of an outstanding 2018.

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Over

6,000 People Attending the Big Dig NAHB Association Excellence Award for Best Workforce Development Program NAHB Executive Officer of the Year Award

Executive Vice President Elected to Secretary of the Executive Officers Council

Relaunch of the Home & Remodeling Showcase

$15,000 in PAC Funds Raised

116 Advocacy Based Meetings to Represent Your Business

15,000

63

High School Students Enrolled in Introduction to Construction Trades Daytime Program

Copies of our New Northern Kentucky Relocation Guide

45 55

Annual School and Veterans’ Visits

Over 400 Meetings to Run the BIA

20%

52%

OF THE 2017-2020 STRATEGIC PLAN COMPLETE AND/OR ESTABLISHED

MEDIA HITS IN LOCAL MEDIA

12

Executive Officers Hosted from Around the Nation at the 2018 Large Local Peer Group Retreat Open Rate for Daily Email Communications Northern Kentucky BUILDER

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Can’t Find Qualified, Skilled and Trustworthy Employees?

REGISTERED BUILDERS/ REMODELERS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN MEMBERSHIP As a Registered Builder/Remodelr you are required to earn six (6) continuing education hours each calendar year. The education must be completed in an approved construction site safety training, business management and/or technical areas of the construction industry. Credit hours may only be applied to one (1) company representative per course. No company will be credited with more than the number of hours approved per course, regardless of the number of company representatives in attendance.

Any questions regarding your companies continuing education credits or to make reservations contact Tammy at 859-331-9500 or tarvin@buildersnky.com DECEMBER 13 Super CE Day 9:00am...... Building Code Update 12:00pm.... Managing Moisture 2:00pm...... TBD

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Tired of Craigslist and Monster? The answer is right under your nose! The Enzweiler Apprentice Training and Trade School has graduates and current students who want to help your business compete and grow!

As the oldest trade school in continual operation in Kentucky, The Enzweiler Apprentice Training and Trade school has graduated thousands of individuals who now help shape the economy of Northern Kentucky. With a 95% job placement rate and more than 75% job retention after apprenticeship, our graduates are an outstanding addition to any company, large or small! Call today to find skilled labor to help your business grow and prosper!

Contact Shawn Cox Director of Professional Development (859) 331-9500 x19

Every Year Thousands Save Millions Put Your NAHB Membership to Work Now.

Money-saving discounts that benefit you, your business and your family

nahb.org/MA

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 SEPTEMBER ‘18

#

SINGLE FAMILY

#

MODULAR HOMES

#

MULTI FAMILY

#

CONDOS

#

COMMERCIAL

#

COMMERCIAL REMODELING

#

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

BOONE

24

$4,308,977.00

0

0

10

$6,796,383.00

2

$852,369.00

5

$66,420,600.00

42

$9,467,312.00

82

$1,337,703.00

CAMPBELL

14

$3,557,218.00

0

0

8

$32,228,892.00

0

0

1

$92,488.00

15

$1,655,292.00

34

$498,072.00

KENTON

18

$4,036,164.00

0

0

1

$120,000.00

0

0

2

$5,539,704.00

34

$3,533,914.57

51

$1,910,069.71

GRANT

2

$1,460,000.00

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

$9,000.00

1

$16,000.00

MASON

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

TOTAL

58

$13,362,359.00

3

$190,000.00

19

$39,145,275.00

2

$852,369.00

8

$72,052,792.00

92

$14,665,518.57

168

$3,761,844.71

$190,000.00

Contact Charley@buildersnky.com today to receive this monthly report in full detail. Investment is $275 to receive all 12 reports for 2018.

SEPTEMBER ‘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

6

$25,406,997.00

82

$12,149,113.00

174

$3,080,085.65

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