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Contents

Columns

6 Jerremy Whitehead, 2016 BIA President

Departments & Features

MIKE JOSEY MEMORIAL SPORTING CLAY TOURNAMENT

6 Save The Date 7 Mike Josey Memorial Sporting Clay Tournament 9 FHBA 2017 President Installation 9 FHBA 2016 Fall Leadership Conference 11 Showcase Home Update 12-14 Nail Drivers’ Charity Golf Tournament Recap 14 2017 Home Show 15 Blower Door Testing Update 16 News Makers 17 Business Breakers 18 June - July Existing Home Sales 19 12-Month New Home Sales 19 15-Month Weekly Mortgage Rate Chart 20 Jobsite Guidelines for Hurricane Preparedness 20 Okaloosa County Growth Management Permit Information 21-22 BIA Builder Member Directory 22 Welcome New Members

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President’s Corner Jerremy Whitehead, Southern Paradise Homes, Inc. It is time to sign up for the Mike Josey Sporting Clay Tournament, Saturday October 8th, to be held at Shoal River Sporting Clay in Crestview. This event helps support the BIA in giving scholarships to young men and women in our local area. If you would like to shoot or just come volunteer for a great cause call Jennifer Fleming at (850) 863-5107 or jgf@biaow.org.

“...come be a part of the BIA. The BIA not only holds events, but also is a way to gain knowledge on upcoming blower door tests, code changes, framing techniques, continuing education...”

The 2016 Showcase Home is underway. We have had several donations from our membership to the home. I would personally like to thank all the companies and individuals that have donated to the BIA for the fundraising project. The donations give the suppliers and vendors the opportunity to Showcase their work. The BIA and Southern Paradise Homes will have an open house December 8th from 5:30pm-7:30pm for BIA members, ECAR, and donors and on December 10th and 11th from 10:00am-5:00pm for the public to view the showcase home. You may also see videos of the showcase home on the BIA’s Facebook page @Building Industry Association of Okaloosa and Walton Counties, Inc. I would like to recognize three of our dedicated BIA members. First is Jeremy Stewart of Jeremy Stewart Construction for becoming the president of the Florida Home Builder’s Association. Jeremy Stewart will be installed to the presidency at the FHBA Fall Leadership Conference in Sandestin Beach Resort from November 3rd – 5th. Please come out and show your support for Jeremy! I would also like to recognize Felix Beukenkamp of Beukenkamp Building Group for becoming the governmental affairs chair for the Florida Home Builders Association. A final recognition is to Rick Goff of KG II Development for being on the Florida Building Commission. These three gentleman are a great resource for our local association. I want to congratulate and thank them for taking time out of their busy schedules to represent not only our Association, but the state as well. I’ll close by saying, come be a part of the BIA. The BIA not only holds events, but also is a way to gain knowledge on upcoming blower door tests, code changes, framing techniques, continuing education, workman’s compensation, etc. The BIA is holding a blower door test on a home in October to familiarize the membership and some local building officials of how the test is performed. If you have any questions, please call Alan Baggett or Jennifer Fleming at the BIA. Thank you for your support this past year and for allowing me to be President of this great association.

OCTOBER 8 Mike Josey Memorial Sporting Clay Tournament Shoal River Sporting Clays & Shooting Center Crestview OCTOBER 27 BIA Board and Committee Meeting Day NOVEMBER 11 BIA Office Closed for Veteran’s Day NOVEMBER 17 BIA Board and Committee Meeting Day NOVEMBER 24-25 BIA Office Closed Happy Thanksgiving 6

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DECEMBER 1 BIA Board Installation and Christmas Party DECEMBER 8 BIA Open House – Showcase Home Frangista DECEMBER 10-11 Showcase Home – Open House Frangista DECEMBER 23, 26 & 30 AND JANUARY 2 BIA Office Closed Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Holidays

5th Annual Mike Josey Memor ial

Sporting Clay Tournament

Mike Josey Memor ial Scholarship

The Mike Josey Memorial Scholarship was established by the BIA to honor the legacy of the late Mike Josey who served the BIA on the Board of Directors until his untimely passing in March 2008. Mike was the 1st Vice President and 2008 Parade of Homes Chairman and was also the 2009 President-elect at the time of his death. Mike was a Crestview native and active builder member of the association that honored others through service and devotion to the industry, his community and his fellow man. This scholarship was created in his honor to benefit local students that exemplify those characteristics.

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running a business, never interferes with the relationships he establishes with his clients. Stewart’s interest in families extends beyond his business. In 2015, working with Homes for Our Troops, a non-profit organi-zation, Stewart provided a brand new home to a wounded veteran and his family at no cost. And, this past February, he was "locked up" to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Ultimately, Stewart not only wants the best built homes for families, but also the best established community. As a result, he serves as an active member of the BIAOW Board of Directors, the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce and as a Board Member for the Okaloosa Planning Commission. "Jeremy represents everything good about our industry, he is a true leader. I witnessed firsthand his leadership back in 2012, when he led a team of 40 BIAOW members to build an addition to a foster family’s home so the foster family could adopt the two siblings of a foster child that they already had in the care. I look forward to Jeremy being the 2017 President of the Florida Home Builders Association," says Alan Baggett the Executive Officer of the BIAOW.

He also seeks the best interest for builders statewide. Stewart served BIAOW as President for two years, leading him to be elected at the FHBA leadership level. He continued his state representation as Treasurer and, finally, President. A true representation of his passion for the industry was evident on August 16 when he testified on behalf of FHBA at the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation’s public hearing. Stewart cited the direct impact a significant increase to workers’ compensation insurance rates would have on affordable housing and builders across the state. He provided "real world" examples of the financial impact, using his own company as a sample; from the rate of employee pay to the cost of contractors and subcontractors working on a project. "Jeremy has a true understanding of what it takes to create a better business environment for our industry," says FHBA President, Ray Puzzitiello. "We are confident in his capacity to lead our organization." Please join us on November 5th as Jeremy Stewart is installed as the 2017 President of the Florida Home Builders Association Annual Fall Conference at the Hilton Sandestin Resort in Miramar Beach. Reserve your seat at www.fhba.com.

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Showcase Home Update The Building Industry Association of Okaloosa - Walton Counties, Inc. (BIA) is proud to announce that the 2016 Showcase Home broke ground on June 30th and the work to be completed by December 8th, 2016 is at full speed. Showcase Home Builder, Jerremy Whitehead, President of Southern Paradise Homes and our 2016 President, is pleased with the overall design and functionality of the floor plan. "The Showcase Home will be packed with amenities and energy features that any home buyer would want," said Jerremy. "I am especially pleased with the focus and creativity of our team, and I am looking forward to showcasing this home in December." Supported by BIA member firms, the home will be offered for sale with the majority of the donations earned from construction of the home donated to the BIA and will be used to fund operations, student scholarships and other local charitable projects.

Energy efficiency and affordability are two of the most important features that new home buyers look for. We would like to thank the fine professionals at Okaloosa Gas who put together a great plan that incorporated the popular "GreenNology" program into the home. The Showcase Home will be an Energy Efficient home and will feature natural gas appliances to include: gas furnace, range, dryer, outdoor grill and fire bowl, and the Rinnai hot water system that will provide the buyer of this home continuous hot water. "These features are designed to save money and reduce energy consumption", said Okaloosa Gas District Market Development Manager, Debbie Moore. "This is an exciting project for our team of professionals who were involved in the planning before construction began. We made significant recommendations to develop a customized energy-feature package that will benefit the homeowner for years to come."

The environmentally friendly Showcase Home offers design, innovation, luxury and technology. Southern Paradise Homes was selected from bids submitted by the builder members of the BIA. Located at 28 Penelope Street in the beautiful subdivision of The Villas of Frangista in Miramar Beach, this beautiful two story, 2343 sq. ft. home will feature 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. BIA Executive Officer Alan Baggett says, "The Showcase Home is a wonderful opportunity for potential new home buyers to see all the unique features of a new home."

Thank you to the many businesses listed below who donated either services or materials to the Showcase Home. We could not do this without you. We are also grateful for the help of our BIA Legal Counsel John Dowd of John Dowd Law Firm, PA for his guidance during this process. There is still a lot of work left to do and you have time to be a part of this wonderful project. If you are interested in helping out with products, services or sponsorship, please contact Alan Baggett, Executive Vice President of the BIA at abaggett@biaow.org or call him at 850-863-5107.

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Mark Your Calendar December 8th, 2016 The BIA will host a Christmas Holiday open house for members of the BIA and Emerald Coast Association of Realtors to view the Showcase Home from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. December 10th-11th, 2016 - Saturday and Sunday The BIA will host an open house open to the public to view the home from 10:00 – 5:00 pm. The BIA will be working with Toys for Tots and will ask attendees to bring an unwrapped gift as admittance to the Showcase Home. Emerald Coast www.biaow.org

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Fun was had by all at the annual Building Industry Association Nail Drivers’ Charity Golf Tournament held Friday, August 26th at Blackstone Golf Course in Mossy Head! The BIA would like to thank all sponsors, teams and players for participating and supporting this important event which plays a major role in funding the BIA’s Scholarship program. We appreciate, thank and recognize our 2016 Program Sponsor Club Members:

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The BIA will hold its 38th Annual Home Show on February 25th & 26th at the Emerald Coast Convention Center on Okaloosa Island. Be a part of this great event! With attendance rising each year, you won’t want to miss it. The two-day Home Show is an excellent way to get in front of the thousands of people specifically searching for new and exciting products and services. We encourage every Home Show vendor to offer an informational seminar to the public. There is no additional cost to host a seminar! This is a fantastic way to present your offerings to groups, without the attendees feeling sales pressure. It also gives you, the expert, an opportunity to showcase your products and services to a captive audience without interruption. Look for the entry forms, rules and booth layout for the 38th Annual Home Show soon!

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Blower Door Testing Update What is a Blower Door? A blower door is a machine used to measure the airtightness of buildings. Every home has air leaks, but the cumulative amount of leaks can vary widely based on the air sealing efforts. To measure the amount of leakage in a home we use a tool called a blower door. It is comprised of a calibrated fan, a mounting system to attach the fan to an exterior door, and a manometer which measures pressure. It can also be used to measure airflow between building zones, to test ductwork airtightness and to help physically locate air leakage sites in the building envelope. Why is it important to the Builder? During this year’s Florida Legislative Session the requirement for all new construction to perform and pass a Blower Door Test was made mandatory, with an effective date starting July 1, 2017. The Builder must pass the Blower Door Test before you will be issued a Certificate of Occupancy. The state code says that you have to be at 7 air exchanges per hour as a minimum. If you are over that, you will need to do some air sealing like caulking and foaming up holes in the building envelope. If you are below the 7 air exchanges you will be required to have fresh air make up installed in the home. Either way, you Mr. Builder, have no choice but to have a Blower Test done on every house you build after July 1, 2017. What is the BIA Doing? Between now and next July 2017, we will be hosting Blower Door Testing meeting at homes throughout Okaloosa and Walton Counties. Our goal will be to perform the blower door test so that the members of the BIA and the Building Officials in both county are on the same page. Time is money and we want our members to be able to receive their Certificate of Occupancy as soon as the Blower Door Test is completed. We are currently planning a Blower Door Test meeting for this month. BIA Board member Rick Goff’s (KGII Development) new home in Niceville will be our first home tested. Look for an email for the time and location. There will be no charge to attend. We encourage all to attend so that you become familiar with the new changes to the code, potential areas of leakage and the paperwork need from your building official. We will be seeking additional homes to test, if you are interested in having your home tested contact, Alan Baggett at the BIA abaggett@biaow.org or 850-863-5107.

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Home #56 Dedication at 447 Panagra Lane in Crestview on August 25th

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Dr. Tom McKnight and staff congratulate fellow team member Jamie Peoples on her new home. September wall raising with Allen Turner and Crestview team and future homeowner, Esther Simmons.

Happy Anniversary Please give a big "Congratulations" to Jennifer Fleming, Director of Marketing and Communications, at the BIA. Jennifer celebrates her 10 year anniversary with the BIA on October 2nd. Jamie and youngest daughter receive the keys to their new home.

Trees Destin donates and helps plant a new tree to grow hope for a brighter tomorrow for this family.

Jenniferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position encompasses all aspects of operation at the BIA from administration to marketing to finance. Jennifer is also the lead in executing all major events including the Home Show, Parade of Homes, Mike Josey Memorial Sporting Clay Tournament, Nail Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golf Tournament.

October is Membership Month Help us grow the BIA! If you bring in a new member during the month of October, you will receive 2 free tickets to the FHBA Fall Conference Installation Banquet, where Jeremy Stewart of Jeremy Stewart Construction, will be installed as the President of the Florida Home Builders Association! A copy of the membership application is available on our website at www.biaow.org.

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Business Breakers Sequins & Suits Auction & Wine Tasting Scheduled! The highly anticipated charity event, Sequins & Suits will take place on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Organized by the Niceville Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce, this annual event has raised thousands of dollars to support local charities over the past 18 years. This event will be a great opportunity to kick-off the holidays in style while also supporting local businesses and local charities.

Thanksgiving with Harbor Docks and Habitat on November 24th

For more information check out the Chamber’s website at NicevilleChamber.com, email events@nicevillechamber.com or call 850.678.2323

Acentria Insurance Completes New Acquisition On September 1st Acentria Insurance announced a finalized merger with Inner Harbour Insurance Agency, located at 36474 Emerald Coast Parkway in Destin, FL. Established in 2004, Inner Harbour Insurance of Florida specializes in providing home, auto and business insurance. With the completed merger, the Inner Harbour team has relocated to the current Acentria Insurance Destin office at 4634 Gulfstarr Drive. “The team at Inner Harbour was eager to partner with Acentria Insurance as both entities share the common objective of working diligently to guarantee positive results and meaningful relationships with our clients,” stated Jim Schubert, President and CEO of Southern States Insurance, Inc. Schubert continues “This partnership is a complement to our existing business which will continue to allow us to demonstrate our commitment to our current customers.” “The strategic decision to acquire Inner Harbour Insurance aligns well with our short and long-term business goals,” commented Kevin Mason, President of Acentria Insurance. “This addition will expand our current corporate headquarters in Destin. As we welcome the Inner Harbour team into our family, we will provide their customers with the broad resources and capabilities that Acentria has to offer.”

Furniture For The Heart On October 7th & 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Risa’s Interiors at 10123 Emerald Coast Parkway in Miramar Beach will be hosting ‘Furniture For The Heart’. Shop Risa’s Interiors Tent Sale for gently used furniture. All proceeds benefit One Heart One Voice Women. For questions or more information call 850.654.7472

Free Thanksgiving meal provided by Charles Morgan and the Harbor Docks team. Donations accepted on behalf of Habitat for Humanity and Destin Harvest and the meals are served by dedicated Habitat for Humanity volunteers. A traditional Thanksgiving meal is served at no charge from 11am until 7pm to anyone who comes to the restaurant. All donations will serve the local community.

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Existing-Home Sales: June 2016 National Median Homes Sales grew to 5.57M

(from 5.51M in May*)

Single-Family Homes Sales rose to 4.92M (from 4.88M in May*)

Total existing-home sales climbed 1.1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.57M in June from a downwardly revised 5.51M in May. After last month’s gain, sales are now up 3.0% from June 2015 (5.41M) and remain at their highest annual pace since February 2007 (5.79M).

Condos and Co-ops

Sales increased to 650,000 units (from 630,000 in May*)

West: Sales 1.20M* median price $350,800

Northeast: Sales 760K*median price $284,800

Midwest: Sales 1.35M* median price $199,900

South: Sales 2.26M* median price $217,400

Price $247,700

Price $249,800

Price $231,600

EHS Facts:

Markets Where Listings Remained on Market Shortest

ÂÂ All-cash sales were 22% of transactions in June, unchanged from both May and a year ago. ÂÂ Properties typically stayed on the market for 34 days in June, an increase from 32 days in May but unchanged from a year ago.

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Each month, the Research Division of the National Association of Realtors receives data on existing-home sales (single-familky, condos and co-ops) from local associations/boards and multiple listing services (MLS) nationwide. NAR captures 30-40% of all existing-home sale transactions with its monthly survey. The data provide the total number of closed existing-home sales in each association/board/MLS and also total sales within a wide range of price categories.

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa CIara, CA Wilson, NC Jacksonville, NC

*Seasonally adjusted figures. For more on how EHS is calculated, go to www.realtor.org/topics/existing-home-sales

Existing-Home Sales: July 2016 National Median Homes Sales slid to 5.39M

(from 5.57M in June*)

Single-Family Homes

Sales fell to 4.82M (from 4.92M in June*)

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ÂÂ The share of first-time buyers was 33% in June, which is up from 30% in May and a year ago and is the highest since July 2012 (34%).

Total existing-home sales fell 3.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.39M in July from 5.57M in June. For only the second time in the last 21 months, sales are now below (1.6%) a year ago (5.48M).

Condos and Co-ops

Sales decreased to 570,000 units (from 650,000 in June*)

West: Sales 1.23M* median price $346,100

Northeast: Sales 660K*median price $284,000

Midwest: Sales 1.28M* median price $194,000

South: Sales 2.22M* median price $214,500

Price $244,100

Price $246,000

Price $228,400

EHS Facts:

Markets Where Listings Remained on Market Shortest

ÂÂ All-cash sales were 21% of transactions in July, down from 22% in June, 23% a year ago and the lowest share since November 2009 (19%).

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US New Home Sales Jump to Nearly 9-Year High Sales of new single-family houses in the United States surged 12.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted Sales of new single-family houses in the United States surged 12.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted than market expectations of 580,000. Figures for June were revised down by 10,000 to 582,000. Sales in the Northeast went up 40 percent to 35 thousand; those in the South grew 18.1 percent to 398 thousand and in the Midwest sales rose 1.2 percent to 84 thousand while those in the West were flat at 137 thousand. The median sales price of new houses sold declined to $294,600 from $310,500 in the previous month and $296,000 a year earlier. In contrast, the average sales price went up to $355,800 from $353,500 in the previous month and $341,900 a year earlier. The stock of new houses for sale fell 2.9 percent to 233,000, the lowest so far this year. This represents a supply of 4.3 months at the current sales rate. Year-on-year, new home sales increased 31.3 percent.

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New Homes for Sale Annual Rate of News Homes Sold

654,000

5,570,000

Annual Rate of New Homes Sold in July 2016

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233,000 Total New Homes for Sale in July 2016

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Jobsite Guidelines for Hurricane Preparedness 1. Approximately 60-48 hours prior to hurricane landfall, postpone delivery of building materials to all jobsites except any you may need to secure a site from storm damage. 2. As a hurricane’s direction and force intensifies within 48-24 hours before landfall: • Stop all construction activity • Activate your hurricane jobsite plan • Notify your subcontractors to help you secure the jobsite 3. Jobsite preparation and protection tips: • Give priority attention to those located in populated areas • Confirm batteries are reliable in all important equipment and tools, including cell phones • Fill up gas tanks in work and personal vehicles • Take photos of valuables that cannot leave the jobsite • Clean up all construction debris • Tie or band together all loose plywood and lumber • Secure other loose building materials • Remove your permit board and all jobsite signage • Turn off electricity, water, and gas • Push over portable toilets and secure them by placing concrete blocks or sand inside 4. Advise your subcontractors to leave and not return to the jobsite until the hurricane threat has passed. Let your subcontractors know who will be contacting them after the hurricane passes. 5. During the final 24 hours prior to hurricane landfall, go home to prepare your family and personal property. Any question on preparation or protection, contact your local Emergency Management offices now, before an emergency occurs. Visit http://www.floridadisaster.org/regions/documents/em_managers.pdf to download the County Emergency Managers map with contact information.

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Builders ARCHITECT / HOME DESIGN / BLUEPRINTS Beukenkamp Building Group (850) 651-8673 Robert Fisher Signature Homes (850) 862-3600 CONTRACTORS - COMMERCIAL Alan Paul Construction, Inc. (850) 689-4375 Antebellum Construction, Inc. (850) 934-8563 Babin Custom Builders, Inc. (850) 865-5245 Beukenkamp Building Group (850) 651-8673 Cadenhead Development, Inc. (850) 682-5882 CM Taylor Contracting, Inc. (850) 830-3305 Compass Builders of Florida, LLC (850) 654-9444 Crowson Construction Services (850) 863-1555 D.L. Curtis Construction, Inc. (850) 244-7120 Daniel Coon Construction, Inc. (850) 978-4558 Davis Dunn Construction, Inc. (850) 654-9152 Emerald Coast Building Contractors, LLC (850) 654-5897 Emerald Waters Development, LLC (850) 585-0037 Ferrin Campbell Construction, LLC. (850) 826-0810 Greater Gulf Construction, LLC (850) 729-1600 Henry Company Homes, Inc. (850) 994-0984 Jay Terrell Construction (850) 689-1334 Jeremy Stewart Construction, Inc. (850) 682-6156 Jimmy Henderson II, Const. Co., Inc. (850) 864-5426 Key Lime Construction, LLC (850) 897-4663 KG II Development, Inc. (850) 682-8635 Mathews Development Company, Inc. (850) 267-2601 Robbins Builders, Inc. (850) 939-5464 Robert Fisher Signature Homes (850) 862-3600 Rob-Roy Corporation (850) 651-2706 Romair Construction (850) 269-3399 Southern American Homes (850) 650-1800 Southern Paradise Homes, Inc. (850) 862-2181 Tracy Acree Construction, Inc. (850) 862-4389 Tradewinds Development Corp. (850) 259-2505

Walton Properties & Construction, Inc. (850) 244-3330

Huff Homes, Inc. (850) 897-6464

Water Crest Homes, LLC (850) 585-8788

J. Becker Custom Homes, LLC (850) 269-3917

Watree Construction (850) 314-0828

Janssen Const. Mgmt., Inc. (850) 837-7181

Wyatt Builders of Florida, Inc. (850) 585-4045

Jay Terrell Construction (850) 689-1334

CONTRACTORS - RESIDENTIAL

Jeremy Stewart Construction, Inc. (850) 682-6156

Alan Paul Construction, Inc. (850) 689-4375 Alys Beach Construction (850) 213-5608 Antebellum Construction, Inc. (850) 934-8563 Babin Builders & Development, Inc. (850) 830-1942 Babin Custom Builders, Inc. (850) 865-5245 Barber Construction (850) 862-7629 BCW Construction, Inc. (850) 654-6025 BetterBuilt of N.W. Florida, Inc. (850) 729-3826 Beukenkamp Building Group (850) 651-8673 Bock Construction, Inc. (850) 529-7949 C Squared Home Builders, LLC (850) 585-7193 CJM Enterprises (850) 689-1370 CM Taylor Contracting, Inc. (850) 830-3305 Coastyle Homes, LLC (850) 974-5423 Compass Builders of Florida, LLC (850) 654-9444 Craftsman Homes by Southern Ventures (850) 275-0051 Creekwood Home Renovations, Inc. (850) 936-6212 D.L. Curtis Construction, Inc. (850) 244-7120 D.R. Horton, Inc. (850) 660-1701 Daniel Coon Construction, Inc. (850) 978-4558 David Weekley Homes (850) 236-3468 Davis Dunn Construction, Inc. (850) 654-9152 DKM Custom Homes, LLC (850) 650-7539 Emerald Coast Building Contractors, LLC (850) 654-5897 Emerald Coast Custom Homes, Inc. (850) 217-3712 Emerald Waters Development, LLC (850) 585-0037 GC Construction Group, LLC (850) 225-2855

Jimmy Henderson II, Const. Co., Inc. (850) 864-5426 Key Lime Construction, LLC (850) 897-4663 KG II Development, Inc. (850) 682-8635 Kirby Properties, Inc. (850) 502-4548 Lewis B. Jones Construction (850) 951-9696 Linc Grant Construction (850) 682-4021 Morris & Company, Inc. (850) 267-2458 RAK Construction (850) 502-2437 Randy Wise Homes, Inc. (850) 678-9473 Robert Fisher Signature Homes (850) 862-3600 Rob-Roy Corporation (850) 651-2706 Samuel Steven & Associates (850) 380-2989 Southern American Homes (850) 650-1800 Southern Hybrid Homes (850) 225-9409 Southern Paradise Homes, Inc. (850) 862-2181 Tier 1 Custom Builders (480) 677-5961 Toolan Development, Inc. (850) 546-0815 Tracy Acree Construction, Inc. (850) 862-4389 Turner Legacy Homes (850) 528-7027 Watree Construction (850) 314-0828 Westerra Development, Inc. (850) 682-6321 White Sands Contracting (540) 226-9197 Whitrock Associates, Inc. II (850) 862-7900 Whitworth Builders, Inc. (850) 862-6861 Wilson Enterprises of NWFL, Inc. (850) 305-6544 COUNTERTOPS Emerald Waters Development, LLC (850) 585-0037

Halifax Homes (850) 460-2601 Holloway Roofing Unlimited, Inc. (850) 678-7663 www.biaow.org

Builders DEVELOPERS

INTERIOR DESIGN / DECORATING

Bonezzi Development Company (850) 650-4725

Henderson Development & Design, LLC (850) 650-0066

Hammock Bay Real Estate, LLC (850) 654-4126

MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR

The St. Joe Company (850) 231-6428

Craftsman Homes by Southern Ventures (850) 275-0051

Tiforp Development Corp. (850) 654-4884

REMODELING / IMPROVEMENTS

Whitworth Builders, Inc. (850) 862-6861

Alan Paul Construction, Inc. (850) 689-4375

ENGINEERS - CIVIL / CONSTRUCTION / CONSULTANTS Westerra Development, Inc. (850) 682-6321

Babin Builders & Development, Inc. (850) 830-1942 Babin Custom Builders, Inc. (850) 865-5245

Southern Paradise Homes, Inc. (850) 862-2181 Tier 1 Custom Builders (480) 677-5961 Wyatt Builders of Florida, Inc. (850) 585-4045 RESTORATION Action Restoration of the Panhandle (850) 622-9700 ROOFING - CONTRACTORS / SUPPLIERS Barber Construction (850) 862-7629

Beukenkamp Building Group (850) 651-8673

GENERAL CONTRACTORS

Robert Fisher Signature Homes (850) 862-3600

Action Restoration of the Panhandle (850) 622-9700

C Squared Home Builders, LLC (850) 585-7193

BCW Construction, Inc. (850) 654-6025

CJM Enterprises (850) 689-1370

BetterBuilt of N.W. Florida, Inc. (850) 729-3826

Compass Builders of Florida, LLC (850) 654-9444

Blue Danube Contracting, LLC (850) 654-7497

Creekwood Home Renovations, Inc. (850) 936-6212

Bonezzi Development Company (850) 650-4725

Crowson Construction Services (850) 863-1555

Coastyle Homes, LLC (850) 974-5423

Emerald Coast Custom Homes, Inc. (850) 217-3712

Craftsman Homes by Southern Ventures (850) 275-0051

Jeremy Stewart Construction, Inc. (850) 682-6156

Freeport Industries Development, LLC (850) 835-1043

Jimmy Henderson II, Const. Co., Inc. (850) 864-5426

GC Construction Group, LLC (850) 225-2855

Key Lime Construction, LLC (850) 897-4663

Henderson Development & Design, LLC (850) 650-0066

KG II Development, Inc. (850) 682-8635

Huff Homes, Inc. (850) 897-6464

Lewis B. Jones Construction (850) 951-9696

Kirby Properties, Inc. (850) 502-4548

Morris & Company, Inc. (850) 267-2458

RAK Construction (850) 502-2437

Randy Wise Homes, Inc. (850) 678-9473

Holloway Roofing Unlimited, Inc. (850) 678-7663 Whitrock Associates, Inc. II (850) 862-7900

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Executive Air, LLC Associate Member Ronnie Currie, (850) 502-6616 Sponsor: Jerremy Whitehead, Southern Paradise Homes

Sears Commercial Associate Member Vicki Kitchens, (850) 316-5584 Sponsor: Jerremy Whitehead, Southern Paradise Homes

Mailbox Sales and Repair, LLC Associate Member Joe Nelson, (850) 803-1453 Sponsor: Felix Beukenkamp, Beukenkamp Building Group

Sequel Electrical Supply, LLC Associate Member Ty Hand, (850) 664-0121 Sponsor: Jerremy Whitehead, Southern Paradise Homes

Ready Mix USA Associate Member Eric Griggs, (850) 596-5829 Sponsor: Jerremy Whitehead, Southern Paradise Homes

The Campbell Agency Work Comp Specialists Associate Member Kevin Campbell, (850) 234-3917 Sponsor: Randy Wise, Randy Wise Homes

Renovation Flooring Associate Member Mike Anderson, (850) 460-7295 Sponsor: Carmela Bell, ResortQuest Real Estate

Wisco Pen Electric, LLC Associate Member Shane Bledsoe, (850) 243-9617 Sponsor: Felix Beukenkamp, Beukenkamp Building Group

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