Building Industry Awards

The Building Industry Awards were established in 2005 to honor builders, remodelers, developers, developments, architects, residential designers, landscapers, subcontractors, suppliers, service providers and superintendents for outstanding and extraordinary service in the residential construction industry.

The Building Industry Awards Hall of Fame recognizes members that have an unprecedented history of exceptional service and is the highest honor a member can receive.

A distinguished group of BIA Past Presidents serve as judges for the Building Industry Awards.

Submit Your Entries for the 2010 Building Industry Awards: Due Fri, Sept 24

Enter to win a very prestigious and marketable award for your company. The Building Industry Awards recognizes member achievements and accomplishments from 2009. There is NO COST to submit entries for this awards program.


More information will be available soon about the 6th Annual Building Industry Awards Presentation & Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 which will be held at the Little Bear Golf Club (1940 Little Bear Loop, Lewis Center, OH 43035).

Contact Patty Sobiech at the BIA with any questions, (614) 891-0575.

BIA Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame inductees are members who have made the greatest contribution to the BIA since the formation of the Association in 1943. This award is presented annually to those who have demonstrated exceptional qualities of leadership as well as displayed exemplary dedication to the industry and their community as a whole. Congratulations to all of the individuals who have been inducted into the BIA Hall of Fame since its inception in 2005.

Induction year in parentheses

  • Raymond Barry, Raymond Barry, Inc. (2005)
  • Larry Bellman, The Emerson Lumber Company (2007)
  • William Fannin, Sr., William Fannin Builders, Inc. (2005)
  • Ernie Fritsche, The Fritsche Corporation (2005)
  • Jack Graf, Graf & Sons, Inc. (2006)
  • Roger Hatch, W.R. Hatch Builders, Inc. (2005)
  • Milton Lewin, Hamilton Parker Company (2005)
  • Carlyle Perry, Jr., C.V. Perry Builders (2007)
  • F. Stevens Potter, Potter Homes (2008)
  • Charles Prior, Charles Prior Builder (2006)
  • Robert Rankin, Bob Rankin Builder (2006)
  • H.R. "Buss" Ransom, H.R. Ransom, Inc. (2009)
  • Charlie Ruma, Virginia Homes (2005)
  • John Sandefur, Sandefur Building Co. (2007)
  • Russell Shaeffer, American Electric Power (2009)
  • Fritz Smith, Decker Construction Company (2006)
  • Wilbur "Wib" Strait, The Strait & Lamp Group (2008)
  • Page Vornbrock, Page M. Vornbrock & Associates, LLC (2007)

Awards

Below is a list of awards and award winners from the Building Industry Awards since the program's inception in 2005. Congratulations to all of the winners.


Developer of the Year

This award is in recognition of outstanding achievement in the development of land, single family subdivisions, condominiums or apartment projects. The candidate must be a full time builder or developer working in the area served by the BIA of Central Ohio.

  • 2008: Planned Communities, Inc.
  • 2008: Newbury Homes (Finalist)
  • 2007: Village Communities, Inc.
  • 2006: Schottenstein Real Estate Group
  • 2005: Long & Wilcox, LLC


Development of the Year

The recipient company is recognized for an outstanding housing development in the central Ohio region. Entries are judged on product design, site design, overall marketing effectiveness and sales success.

  • 2009: Stonegate Estates - Archer Building Company, LLC
  • 2008: Tremont Club - Schottenstein Real Estate Group
  • 2008: Duffy Homes (Finalist)
  • 2006: Harbor Point at Heron Bay - Lakeside Construction
  • 2005: Corazón/Tartan West


Distinguished Service Award in Architecture

The recipient of this award is recognized for outstanding and distinguished service as an architect or designer of new homes or major residential alterations.

  • 2005: Residential Designed Solutions, Inc.


Exterior Architectural Design of the Year

For this award, the home is judged on creative exterior architectural details, use of materials, roof lines and overall curb appeal. This award is open to architects and residential designers.

  • 2009: Brian Kent Jones Architects, Inc.
  • 2009: Melaragno Residential Design, LLC (Finalist)
  • 2008: Duffy Homes
  • 2008: Residential Designed Solutions, Inc. (Finalist)
  • 2005: R J Landis Design & Construction, Inc.


Landscaping Design of the Year

This award recognizes excellence in overall landscape design. Entries are judged on the selection and use of materials (plants, flowers, shrubs, etc.), design and workmanship.

  • 2009: Blendon Gardens, Inc.
  • 2009: Environmental Management, Inc. (Finalist)
  • 2007: Peabody Landscape Group, Inc.
  • 2006: GreenScapes Landscape Co., Inc.


Material Supplier of the Year

The recipient is judged on the company's approach to providing and supplying materials, their degree of service delivery and their involvement in the industry.

  • 2009: America's Floor Source, LLC
  • 2008: Suburban Steel Supply Co., LLC
  • 2008: America's Floor Source, LLC (Finalist)
  • 2007: America's Floor Source, LLC
  • 2006: Parksite
  • 2005: Dow Building & Construction
  • 2005: Khempco Building Supply
  • 2005: Suburban Steel Supply Co., LLC


Next Generation Builder (NGB) of the Year

This builder demonstrates outstanding commitment to promoting the objectives of the BIA and the best interests of the housing industry. The candidate should have an impeccable industry reputation including ethical business practices and outstanding customer satisfaction.

  • 2009: Dave Brown, Regent Homes, LLC
  • 2009: Craig Tuckerman, The Tuckerman Home Group, Inc. (Finalist)
  • 2008: Heritage Custom Homes
  • 2008: Zenios Michael Zenios, 3 Pillar Homes (Finalist)
  • 2006: Zenios Michael Zenios, 3 Pillar Homes
  • 2005: Mark Braunsdorf, Compass Homes, Inc.


Remodeling Project of the Year

This award is in recognition of excellence in remodeling. Entries are judged on creative use of existing space, innovativeness of work and quality of total project. The project can be interior, exterior or both.

  • 2009: J.S. Brown & Company
  • 2009: Brian Wiland & Associates (Finalist)
  • 2009: Ketron Custom Builders (Finalist)
  • 2008: Dave Fox Remodeling, Inc.
  • 2008: Renovations Unlimited (Finalist)
  • 2007: R J Landis Design & Construction, Inc.
  • 2006: Forrester Construction Co.
  • 2006: Renovations Unlimited


Service Provider of the Year

This award is judged on the company’s approach to providing extraordinary service, the lengths taken to provide superior customer service and involvement in the industry and/or charitable organizations. This award is not intended for suppliers or subcontractors.

  • 2009: The Tuckerman Home Group, Inc.
  • 2007: Time Warner Cable


Smart Growth Development of the Year

The development must preserve natural resources or provide open space through flexible arrangement of the dwelling units with such techniques as clustering and conservation. The concept should speak to the regional benefit provided by the new development and exhibit an element of sustainable growth – that is, the contribution of the development exceeds the infrastructure and social cost.

  • 2005: Corazón/Tartan West


Subcontractor of the Year

The recipient is honored for outstanding and distinguished service as a subcontractor that provides exceptional products, service and delivery.

  • 2009: America's Floor Source, LLC
  • 2008: John Eramo & Sons, Inc.
  • 2008: America’s Floor Source, LLC (Finalist)
  • 2007: Dealers Lumber Company
  • 2006: Stewart Title of Columbus
  • 2005: America’s Floor Source, LLC
  • 2005: Heritage Marble of Ohio


Superintendent / Production Manager / Warranty Manager / Customer Service Manager of the Year

The recipient must demonstrate unique contributions and effort, while successfully improving customer satisfaction and delivering exceptional service. The candidate must exhibit their professional and innovative approach to new home construction and solutions to obstacles.

  • 2009: Chad Wackler, Compass Homes, Inc.
  • 2009: Frank Dondelinger, Renovations Unlimited (Finalist)
  • 2008: Jeff Boyer, Nicholson Builders, Inc.
  • 2007: Pete Taylor, Bob Webb Homes
  • 2006: Phil Hill, The Tuckerman Home Group, Inc.
  • 2005: Tom Brown, Bob Webb Homes


Urban Development of the Year

The recipient is recognized for an outstanding housing development in an urban/downtown location.

  • 2008: Neighborhood Launch - Duffy Homes