﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Building Industry Association of Central KY Events Newswire</title><link>http://www.biacentralky.com</link><description>News related to Building Industry Association of Central KY</description><copyright>(c) 2026, Building Industry Association of Central KY All Rights Reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>Annual Award Entries 10/5/2026  - 11/13/2026 </title><description /><link>http://web.biacentralky.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=1706</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:38:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Remodelers Council Lunch and Learn featuring The Showplace at Lexington Winnelson 11/4/2026 11:30 AM - 11/4/2026 1:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;color:#000;line-height:1.5;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;"&gt;&lt;img class="image_resized" style="width:476px;" src="https://web.biacentralky.com//External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=4560"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;color:#000;line-height:1.5;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;color:#000;line-height:1.5;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;color:#000;line-height:1.5;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;color:#000;line-height:1.5;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;color:#000;line-height:1.5;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://web.biacentralky.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=1708</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:24:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>EPA Lead Paint Removal Initial Certification 11/5/2026 8:30 AM - 11/5/2026 5:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p class="elementtoproof"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;RRP Initial (Certified Renovator) Course&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="elementtoproof"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;The EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule requires contractors performing renovation, repair, or painting activities that disturb painted surfaces in pre-1978 residential properties and child-occupied facilities&amp;nbsp;to follow lead-safe work practices and have a Certified Renovator assigned to each covered project.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="elementtoproof"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;The RRP Initial course is an 8-hour EPA-accredited training, which includes hands-on instruction. Upon successful completion, participants receive a course completion certificate that allows them to act as a Certified Renovator.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="elementtoproof"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;Key topics include:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li class="elementtoproof"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Lead-based paint hazards and health effects&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li class="elementtoproof"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Job setup and containment methods&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li class="elementtoproof"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Prohibited and restricted practices&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li class="elementtoproof"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Lead-safe work practices&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li class="elementtoproof"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Cleaning and cleaning verification procedures&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li class="elementtoproof"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Recordkeeping and compliance requirements&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
</description><link>http://web.biacentralky.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=1703</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:46:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BIA After Hours sponsored by Cambria and Kentucky Solid Surface 11/5/2026 4:00 PM - 11/5/2026 6:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;color:#000;line-height:1.5;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;"&gt;&lt;img class="image_resized" style="width:460px;" src="https://web.biacentralky.com//External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=4557"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://web.biacentralky.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=1707</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:52:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Legacy Invite to the BIA Soiree, Sponsored by Mulberry Builders 11/12/2026 6:00 PM - 11/12/2026 9:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;color:#000;line-height:1.5;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;"&gt;&lt;img class="image_resized" style="width:348px;" src="https://web.biacentralky.com//External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=4561"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;color:#000;line-height:1.5;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;"&gt;Sponsored by &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.mulberry-builders.com/"&gt;Mulberry Builders&lt;/a&gt;, you are invited to attend the BIA Annual Soiree on Thursday, November 12th FREE of charge as a Legacy Guest. As a Legacy of the BIA, we thank you for your years of service and dedication to the BIA of Central Kentucky. Enjoy food, drinks, and live entertainment from 6-9 pm at Kroger Field (The Longship Club) in Lexington.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;color:#000;line-height:1.5;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;"&gt;As a Legacy Guest, you are also able to bring one guest with you to the event. Please RSVP by clicking register. If you are unable to register through this link, please RSVP by emailing amy@biacentralky.com. This is INVITE only.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;color:#000;line-height:1.5;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:#f1c40f;"&gt;There are only 12 tickets available so please act fast!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;color:#000;line-height:1.5;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;IMPORTANT!!!! When you check into this event, please let those at the front know that you are attending as a legacy guest so they can check you in to the event with a separate list.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://web.biacentralky.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=1709</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:20:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BIA Annual Soiree 11/12/2026 6:00 PM - 11/12/2026 9:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p style="color:#000;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;line-height:1.5;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:normal;"&gt;&lt;img src=""&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color:#000;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;line-height:1.5;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:normal;"&gt;The BIA Soiree is a celebration of YOU and all members because you ARE the association. For 74 years we have been a vibrant contributor to the growth and well-being of the building industry and our community. This evening serves as the celebration for all members who go above and beyond all year long. When walking the red carpet upon arrival, pick up your award(s) and take a photo! Associate Member-Of-The-Year awards will be given out to those for their outstanding service to the Association. We have a strong industry voice because of our strength in numbers. The shining stars of this evening event, who make this celebration possible are our Sponsors!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color:#000;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;line-height:1.5;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:normal;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026 | 6-9 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color:#000;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;line-height:1.5;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:normal;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KROGER FIELD - Elijah Craig Club (formerly THE LONGSHIP CLUB) 1540 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, LEXINGTON, KY 40506&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color:#000;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;line-height:1.5;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:normal;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;There is no reserved seating for individual tickets purchased&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="color:#000;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;line-height:1.5;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:normal;"&gt;&lt;img src=""&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://web.biacentralky.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=1705</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:40:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BIA Annual Soiree 11/12/2026 6:00 PM - 11/12/2026 9:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;The BIA Soiree is a celebration of YOU and all members because you ARE the association. For 74 years we have been a vibrant contributor to the growth and well-being of the building industry and our community. This evening serves as the celebration for all members who go above and beyond all year long. When walking the red carpet upon arrival, pick up your award(s) and take a photo! Associate Member-Of-The-Year awards will be given out to those for their outstanding service to the Association. We have a strong industry voice because of our strength in numbers. The shining stars of this evening event, who make this celebration possible are our Sponsors!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 | 6-9 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KROGER FIELD - THE LONGSHIP CLUB | 1540 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, LEXINGTON, KY 40506&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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</description><link>http://web.biacentralky.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=1695</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:45:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BIA After Hours hosted by Pieratt's 11/18/2026 4:00 PM - 11/18/2026 6:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;color:#000;line-height:1.5;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;"&gt;&lt;img class="image_resized" style="width:444px;" src="https://web.biacentralky.com//External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=4565"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://web.biacentralky.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=1696</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:48:49 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>