Building Insider Magazine
The BIA’s magazine Building Insider is published 7 times a year, with 6 regular issues and 1 special edition. It is the only local publication providing an in-depth guide to our local homebuilding industry. The magazine provides news and information targeted to the wide variety of building-related professions of our members.
The magazine’s special issue features a wrap-up the BIA’s two signature events, the Parade of Homes and the Preview Party. We think you will agree, these two important events deserve the extra recognition. There will be limited advertising opportunities in this issue, so make sure you book your ad early.
Building Insider is mailed to all current BIA members as well as to 500 top producing Realtors in the greater Columbus area.
Vol. 36 Issue 1 - Jan/Feb
Stonecliff Homes
Getting Everything You Want in Your Home
Signature Cabinetry
25th Anniversary and Expansive Growth
Independent Bank
Bringing Deep Experience & Expertise to Columbus Market
Vol. 36 Issue 1 - Jan/Feb
Stonecliff Homes
Getting Everything You Want in Your Home
Signature Cabinetry
25th Anniversary and Expansive Growth
Independent Bank
Bringing Deep Experience & Expertise to Columbus Market
Vol. 35 Issue 7 - Nov/Dec
Evans Farms
Built to Connect
Tremco Barrier Solutions
Invested in Protection
Distinctive Kitchen and Bath
Single Source Cabinets and Countertops
BIA 75th Anniversary Insert
Vol. 35 Issue 6 - October
in this issue
- Eversole Run Parade Showcased Our Members’ Accomplishments
- Wowing the Crowds: Your Insider’s Guide to the 2018 Parade
- Desirable Community
- Amazing Inside and Out
- Behind the Scenes at Eversole Run
- The Heart of the Parade: 2018 BIA Foundation Home Built by 3 Pillar Homes
- New This Year
- 2019 BIA Parade at Evans Farm
thank you
- Parade Partners
- Exhibitors on Parade
- Thank You Members
special events
- Elegant Preview Party Launched the Parade
- Realtor® Morning Attracted a Crowd
- the awards go to...
Congratulations to Our Award Winners
- Bob Webb Homes Wins Award for Most Trade Partners
- 2018 Judges Put Their Expertise to Work
- People’s Choice Awards
Vol. 35 Issue 5 - Sept/Oct
Arthur Rutenberg Homes
Service to the Max
By choosing Arthur Rutenberg Homes, the largest network of luxury homebuilding franchises in the country, buyers get the advantages of a big company, such as exceptional design services and a streamlined process — plus the benefits of local, personalized service.
NorthStar Surfaces
Standout Stone
Northstar Surfaces offers one-of-a-kind, prime-quality stones in a multitude of gorgeous colors, patterns and movements — the company’s experienced team provides a smooth and personalized selection process that’s convenient for fabricators and inspiring for homeowners.
First Merchants Bank
Expert Team
First Merchants Bank uses a strongly collaborative approach to deliver an outstanding level of customer service, and its experienced and knowledgeable local team is now led by longtime BIA member, Gary McNutt.
Vol. 35 Issue 4 - Jul/Aug
Weaver Custom Homes
Stellar Quality, Beauty Troughout
The skilled and talented Weaver Custom Homes team draws on years of experience to create gorgeously designed and solidly-built homes — and to expertly guide their clients every step of the way through the building process.
America's Floor Source
Epic Service, Continual Growth
With a fresh infusion of talented experts on their team, solid plans for growth, new clearance centers for high-quality flooring and Retail Lead Management, an easy-to-use and affordable lead tracking software, America’s Floor Source is expanding the multitude of ways it takes care of customers.
Big Sandy Superstore Kitchens. Inspired.
Catering to Builders
With a Kitchens.Inspired. team that has a combined 150 years of experience, Big Sandy Superstore excels at providing builders with professional-grade appliances and expertly guiding them through purchase and installation.
Vol. 35 Issue 3 - May/Jun
NJW Construction, Inc
Personalized Remodeling
NJW Construction, the 2017 BIA Remodeler of the Year, expertly handles even the largest and most complex projects; based in a new Carroll, Ohio, headquarters, the company performs exceptional design/build work throughout Franklin, Fairfield and surrounding central Ohio counties.
Riceland Cabinet Corp.
Quality Meets Expertise
Drawing on their expert team, Riceland Cabinet Corp. designs, manufactures and installs high-quality custom cabinetry — and provides customers with exceptional products and first-class support..
Distinctive Marble & Granite
Wow-Factor Stone
With a standout team, thousands of slabs to choose from and an award-winning showroom, Distinctive Marble & Granite has drawn rave reviews for the gorgeous natural stone and quartz countertops they fabricate and install.
Vol. 35 Issue 2 - Mar/Apr
The Briton Group
Blending Nature and Neighborhood
The Briton Group develops smaller parcels, usually between five and 40 acres, giving builders and consumers more options; in every project they follow Geormorphism to develop the land without altering its natural rhythm
Daso Custom Cabinetry
Cabinet Artistry
Daso Custom Cabinetry, a family-owned business, handcrafts high-quality, American-made custom cabinetry while providing go-the-extra-mile customer service.
Created Hardwood Ltd.
Inspired Craftsmanship
Created Hardwood manufactures live edge wood furniture that’s as gorgeous as it is functional; each breathtaking piece is custom crafted to maintain the wood’s unique character.
Vol. 35 Issue 1 - Jan/Feb
3 Pillar Homes
Quality Experience
As 3 Pillar Homes celebrates their 20th anniversary, the company takes their years of experience into the future — building homes that feel good, bringing excitement to every project, expertly guiding clients through the process and then delivering the homes their clients deserve!
Queen Stucco and Stone
Exceptional Exteriors
With outstanding expertise, a wide selection of products and large crews, Queen Stucco and Stone installs beautiful and functional home exteriors — and turns around jobs with speed and accuracy.
Bone Dry Waterproofing
Stellar Performance
With a strong reputation for expert work, Bone Dry Waterproofing delivers exceptional service, proven products, dependable follow-through and a ‘done in 24 hours’ guarantee to every job.
Vol. 34 Issue 7 - Nov/Dec
Trinity Homes
Personalized Plans
Trinity Homes offers buyers advantages that include great neighborhoods, gorgeous design, quality homes built using high-performance materials, a trade-in program that eliminates the need to move twice — and the option to customize any of their floor plans.
Carr Supply
100 Years of Expertise
Carr Supply’s five-star service, high-quality products, knowledgeable team and commitment to customer education have helped them thrive; this year the company celebrates 100 successful years in business.
Hamilton Parker
Outstanding Customer Experience
Hamilton Parker provides a spectrum of different home products, all under one roof and showcased in a gorgeous showroom; the company’s enthusiastic and knowledgeable team are experts at supplying great project ideas.
Vol. 34 Issue 6 - October
Inside this issue
Cheshire Woods Parade Showcased Our Members’ Best Work
Sensational Throughout: Your Insider’s Guide to the 2017 Parade
Oohs and Aahs
Putting It All Together
Parade Partners
Country Feel, Urban Access
Star Turn for Décor
Parade Launched with a Festive Preview Party
The Heart of the Parade: 2017 BIA Foundation Home Built by Manor Homes
Congratulations to Our Award Winners
Preston Development Wins Award for Most Trade Partners
Exhibitors
Realtor® Morning Drew a Crowd
LeaderSpark
Reception Held to Thank Officials
And the Winners Are...
Thank You Members
Vol. 34 Issue 5 - Sept/Oct
Brookewood Builders
Buyer-Centered Process
Brookewood Builders finds exceptional sites filled with beautiful natural features — and then builds expertly-crafted and stunningly-designed custom single family homes and condos.
Cambria and Konkus Marble & Granite
Rock-Solid Partnership
Cambria and Konkus Marble & Granite are both experts at providing customers with high-quality quartz products — and they both share a deep commitment to exceptional customer service.
Coldwell Banker King Thompson
Award-Winning Expertise
Lari Madosky Shaw, CBKT
Sales Star
Vol. 34 Issue 4 - Jul/Aug
Featured Builder - Odd Jobs
Expert Resource
Odd Jobs expertly handles a wide array of to-do items; they manage the work performed by their network of skilled subcontractors — and complete everything from scheduling to payment through a single source.
Associate Spotlight - America's Floor Source
Innovation, Expansion and Commitment
Retail Lead Management, an easy-to-use and affordable lead tracking software, and an expanded corporate campus with abundant office and warehouse space, are both helping America’s Floor Source deliver the off-the-charts service that is their signature.
Associate Spotlight - Citizens Bank
Best-in-Class Service
At Citizens Bank an experienced and well-trained team draws on commitment, strong communication skills and in-depth expertise to deliver the best possible banking experience for their borrowers.
Vol. 34 Issue 3 - May/Jun
Featured Builder - Schottenstein Real Estate Group
Development Leadership
With exceptional rental communities and mixed-use developments throughout Ohio, Kentucky and Florida, the Schottenstein Real Estate Group, the BIA’s only three-time Developer of the Year award winner, has built on its own rock-solid record to achieve significant growth and sales.
Associate Spotlight - Sims-Lohman Fine Kitchens & Granite
Five-Star Resource
Sims-Lohman makes kitchen cabinetry and countertop purchases stress-free, with advantages like a talented and highly-experienced design team, one-stop-shop, and fast and accurate delivery.
Associate Spotlight - 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty
Protected Homes
2-10 Home Buyers Warranty stands out for its comprehensive structural warranty coverage; 2-10 HBW warranties help builders reduce their risk, protect their assets and increase their competitive edge.
Vol. 34 Issue 2 - Mar/Apr
Featured Builder - Cugini & Capoccia Builders, Inc.
Exceptional Design
A true custom builder, CCBI excels at making their buyers a core part of the design process; as a result, the company builds stunning homes that reflect each client’s vision.
Associate Spotlight - The JAE Company
Stand-out People, Process and Products
The JAE Company’s powerful combination of experienced people, a process centered around a builder’s and homeowner’s goals, and quality products — means that customers will love their kitchens and baths.
Associate Spotlight - Interior Wood Products
Team Expertise
Interior Wood Products’ staff all have exceptional experience in the millwork industry, and they bring a unique depth of knowledge, innovation, precision and skills to every job.
Vol. 34 Issue 1 - Jan/Feb
Featured Builder - Memmer Homes
Quality Experience
Memmer Homes builds meticulously-crafted custom homes — each as comfortable as it is beautiful — that uniquely reflect their buyers’ tastes, needs and ideas.
Associate Spotlight - Schlabach Woodworks
Character Made-to-Order
Schlabach Woodworks has the skilled personnel and leading-edge equipment needed to produce gorgeous custom wood products, including flooring, barn doors and beams, that meet each client’s wants and needs.
Associate Spotlight - Best Courier
Fast and Reliable
With its popular 60 to 90 minute immediate delivery service, 24/7 availability and capacity to handle everything from documents to building materials, Best Courier helps businesses operate with greater productivity.
Vol. 33 Issue 7 - Nov/Dec
Featured Builder - Romanelli & Hughes
Stellar Design
The owners of Romanelli & Hughes, a company that has been building dazzling custom homes for 45-plus years, are on-site during the construction process to ensure quality, enhance design features and refine each home’s details.
Associate Spotlight - PuroClean
Responsive Cleanup
With its well-trained team and leading-edge equipment, PuroClean quickly restores homes after damage from water, fire and mold — and treats customers with compassion during a stressful time.
Associate Spotlight - Reveal Visuals
Visual Storytellers
Reveal Visuals has the unique ability to seamlessly blend video and 3D animation, creating pieces that immerse people in an environment and let them experience what a project will look and feel like.
Vol. 33 Issue 6 - Oct
Verona Parade Showcased BIA Members’ Accomplishments
Our Insider’s Guide to the 2016 Parade - Wowing the Crowds
Walkthrough at Verona - Features, Landscaping and Style
Parade Launched with a Well-Attended Preview Party
Parade Partners
Exhibitors
How Verona Came Together
Congratulations to Our Award Winners
Thank You Members
The Votes Have Been Counted
Vol. 33 Issue 5 - Sept/Oct
Featured Builder
Larsen Dwellings, Inc.
Talent & Vision
Larsen Dwellings combines well-thought-out interesting design, a commitment to sustainability and quality construction techniques, to create homes that are beautiful, functional and comfortable.
Associate Spotlight
Benchmark Bank
Personal Service
The experienced mortgage bankers in Benchmark Bank’s newly revamped construction loan program, have the knowledge, ability and flexibility to design a loan around each individual customer.
Associate Spotlight
Tailored Living Featuring PremierGarage
Custom Organization
Tailored Living’s high-quality storage systems are game-changers for de-cluttering homes and their five-star customer service earns them glowing customer feedback.
Vol. 33 Issue 4 - Jul/Aug
Featured Builder
Stream + Wetlands Foundation
The Go-To People for Mitigation
Stream + Wetlands Foundation, an expert provider of compensatory mitigation for impacts to wetlands and streams, takes the stress out of fulfilling a permitting agency’s requirements.
Associate Spotlight
America’s Floor Source
Columbus Investment & Commitment
In the midst of a significant Columbus expansion that includes a new corporate campus, America’s Floor Source keeps phenomenal service as their top priority.
Associate Spotlight
Associated Insurance Agencies
Team of Experts
Associated Insurance Agencies has their clients squarely in the center of everything they do; they consider each business or individual’s situation and create solutions targeted to their specific needs.
Vol. 33 Issue 3 - May/Jun
Featured Builder
Compass Homes
Compass Homes’ guided and personalized building experience is elevated by a new design studio that turns product selection into a creative, retail-style experience.
Associate Spotlight
EMH&T
EMH&T, a BIA Hall of Fame inductee, is a solution-oriented partner as well-known for successful client partnerships as they are for award-winning projects.
Associate Spotlight
Parkfield Insulation
Parkfield Insulation, central Ohio’s largest privately-owned insulation company, supplies eco-friendly products that can save homeowners as much as 40 percent on their utility costs.
Vol. 33 Issue 2 - Mar/Apr
Featured Builder
Taylor-Lykins Custom Homes
The company’s talented, experienced family team works closely and interactively with buyers to provide them with expertly-crafted custom homes and a positive building experience.
Associate Spotlight
Integrated Finishes
As a single source for expertly supplying and installing paint, drywall, flooring and carpet, Integrated Finishes makes the process fast and easy.
Associate Spotlight
Holmes Lumber
Recent investments in facilities, divisions and a leading-edge delivery system, all ensure that local builders can obtain the materials they need.
Vol. 33 Issue 1 - Jan/Feb
Featured Builder
Castlestone Homes
Castlestone Homes creates design that is so functional, beautiful and unique, that for five straight years the company has won BIA best home design awards.
Associate Spotlight
John Eramo & Sons
Eramo family members are in the field each day, personally managing jobsites to ensure that all work is done accurately, safely and with the highest levels of workmanship.
Associate Spotlight
Tremco Barrier Solutions
Tremco Barrier Solutions manufactures and installs innovative, advanced and high-performing products that include TUFF-N-DRI Basement Waterproofing Systems and Envio-Dri Weather-Resistant Barriers.
Vol. 32 Issue 7 - Dec
Featured Builder
Weaver Custom Homes
The skilled and knowledgeable Weaver Custom Homes team provides strong, cooperative support on everything from site evaluation, to building, to customized design.
Associate Spotlight
Professional Design Services, LLC
The firm listens closely to what their clients want, and then creates designs that take builders and homeowners smoothly through the construction process.
Associate Spotlight
Floor & Decor
Floor & Decor provides an extensive selection of flooring at everyday low prices, as well as free design services and outstanding product availability.
Vol. 32 Issue 5 - Sept/Oct
Featured Builder
Darby Braeside
Darby Braeside is a new gated community on the banks of Big Darby Creek, where residents can live in custom homes surrounded by serene woods and streams.
Associate Spotlight
Panel Town & Floors
Panel Town & Floors provides a complete spectrum of hardwood floors, ranging from basic wood to high-end custom, plus a depth of flooring expertise.
Associate Spotlight
Mary Shipley Interiors
Frequently honored with industry awards, including Parade of Homes Gold Awards, Mary Shipley Interiors loves to design spaces that make people happy.
Advertising Opportunities
Why Advertise in Building Insider?
- Receive maximum exposure for your advertising dollars
- 85% of BIA members read Building Insider
- Expand your marketing reach by advertising!
- Promote your products and services to your target audience
The magazine is also available online reaching a wide audience of consumers.
All ads include full-color. Design services are available.
Ready to advertise? Contact your ad representative to reserve your space:
- Sara Hays, (614) 891-0575 x106
- Linda Winrod, (614) 818-1397
Ad Rates & Specifications Sheet
Click on the link below to download a PDF advertising rate sheet with ad specification information.
Member Profiles
Reach over 1,000 industry professionals, 500 top producing Realtors and unlimited consumers!
Be one of the builders and associates profiled in Building Insider and take advantage of the best marketing opportunity available to local building industry businesses. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity; only 6 builders and 12 associates are profiled each year.
- A two-page spread in the front half of the magazine. The Builder being profiled is featured on our social sites, website, and first eNewsletter of the months the issue runs.
- Award-winning writer, Carol Rich, will interview you and write an article about your company, products and services. You approve the article and layout before it goes to print.
- Photographer, Sara Hays, will come to you for a photo shoot, and you can select which pictures to use in your profile. You receive digital copies of the photos. You can provide additional photos, too.
- Inclusion on the home page of the BIA website, which receives approximately 1,500 visitors a month.
- Receive extra copies of the magazine with a press-quality version of your profile so you can print additional copies or you can use the article on your own website.
- You are encouraged to include a link on your website to the Building Insider webpage and promote that you are being profiled in the magazine.
To reserve your profile space, download and send in the 2018 Building Insider Rate Sheet and/or contact your BIA Ad Rep:
- Sara Hays at (614) 891-0575 x106
- Linda Winrod at (614) 818-1397
2018 Building Insider Profiles
November/December
- Builder: Evans Farm
- Associate: Tremco Barrier Solution
- Associate: Distinctive Kitchen & Bath
September/October
- Builder: Arthur Rutenberg Homes
- Associate: Northstar Surfaces
- Associate: First Merchants Bank
July/August
- Builder: Weaver Custom Homes
- Associate: America's Floor Source
- Associate: Big Sandy Superstore - Kitchens Inspired
May/June
- Builder: NJW Construction, Inc.
- Associate: Riceland Cabinet Corporation
- Associate: Distinctive Marble & Granite
March/April
- Builder: The Briton Group
- Associate: Daso Custom Cabinetry
- Associate: Created Hardwood, LTD
January/February
- Builder: 3 Pillar Homes
- Associate: Queen Stucco & Stone
- Associate: Bone Dry Waterproofing
2017 Building Insider Profiles
November/December
- Builder: Trinity Homes
- Associate: CARR Supply
- Associate: Hamilton Parker Company
September/October
- Builder: Brookewood Construction
- Associate: Konkus Marble & Granite / Cambria
- Associate: Coldwell Banker King Thompson
July/August
- Builder: Odd Jobs
- Associate: America's Floor Source
- Associate: Citizens Bank
May/June
- Builder: Schottenstein Real Estate Group
- Associate: Sims-Lohman, Inc.
- Associate: 2-10 Home Buyers
March/April
- Builder: Cugini & Capoccia Builders, Inc.
- Associate: Jae Company Kitchens & Baths
- Associate: Interior Wood Products
January/February
- Builder: Memmer Homes
- Associate: Schlabach Woodworks
- Associate: Best Courier
Magazine Contributors
Krissy Ciacchi
Managing Editor
Carol Rich
Senior Editor, Writer
Linda Winrod
Advertising & Profile Sales
Printing Arts Press
Printer
Sara Hays
Photographer, Designer
