HBA BuildCast

In Episode 7 of the HBA BuildCast, join us as we explore the world of Home Technology with our Silver Industry Partners, Acadian Home Theater and Automation. Owners, Bryan Naquin and Jon Hunt, walk us through the technical options and customized experiences available to homeowners and remodelers today and how these innovators are helping Greater Baton Rouge compete with metropolitan cities around the country. Listen along to learn how Acadian adapted their customer service during the pandemic, the stages and process of integrating technology into your home, and how they’re excited about being a part of the wave of change happening at the HBA!

Episode 006: Whether you’re a pro or a DIY-er, our Gold Industry Partner, Holmes Building Materials is the place for all of your building and renovation needs! Join our host, Allyce Trapp, as she chats with owner Matthew Holmes, who is now the 4th generation to take up the Holmes Building Materials mantle. Listen along as Matthew talks about why his support of the HBA helps protect the industry that he loves, how the pandemic affected his business and the industry, and even reminisces about his Tigerland days.

In Episode 005 of the HBA BuildCast, our host Allyce Trapp interviews the Louisiana Home Builders Association’s state lobbyist, Michelle Shirley. Allyce and Michelle take a look back on the 2020 election season and the work the state association has done to put pro-housing candidates in office. Michelle also discusses LHBA’s upcoming legislative efforts for 2021 and encourages homebuilders to stay on top of local officials regarding impact fees and moratorium issues. After a long day of fighting for the homebuilding industry, this legislative warrior likes to unwind with a little “Halt and Catch Fire” and “Bridgerton”!

In Episode 4 of the HBA BuildCast, host Allyce Trapp interviews outgoing Board Chair Diane Baum, owner of Baum Environmental Group, a Bronze Industry Partner of the HBA. Diane and Allyce discuss the importance of advocacy and how the HBA helps further the efforts of the homebuilding industry on local, state, and national levels. Diane, a self-proclaimed “political nerd,” explains the inner workings of the environmental services world. If you catch her at the next Homebuilders Happy Hour with her Baum Squad, be sure to order her a Manhattan or a Pina Colada!

In Episode 4 of the HBA Infocast, hosts, Danielle Whatley and Makinzie Sketch, interview the COO of Arrow Termite and Pest Control, Jacob Cohn, where we learn a little bit about how Arrow came to be as well as what products and services to expect from your pest control company, like how they are not just the “spray guys”!  Jacob educates us on the contract details that often get overlooked, why it’s important to #geauxlocal and even gives us a peek into his personal life. Spoiler Alert: This HBA Industry Partner sings a mean karaoke! Listen now and subscribe to hear more from our industry experts!

In Episode 4 of the HBA Infocast, hosts, Danielle Whatley and Makinzie Sketch, interview the COO of Arrow Termite and Pest Control, Jacob Cohn, where we learn a little bit about how Arrow came to be as well as what products and services to expect from your pest control company, like how they are not just the “spray guys”!  Jacob educates us on the contract details that often get overlooked, why it’s important to #geauxlocal and even gives us a peek into his personal life. Spoiler Alert: This HBA Industry Partner sings a mean karaoke! Listen now and subscribe to hear more from our industry experts!