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GENERAL OVERVIEW
GENERAL OVERVIEW
With a strong background in
plumbing, Sandi Perlman, CKD, CR has over 23 years experience in residential
building and remodeling. She is President of Blue Ridge Design, LLC a full
service company that specializes in all aspects of home design and construction.
She currently teaches Kitchen and Bathroom Design to Interior Design Majors at
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). She traveled with her
students to Hawaii to create a concept house from a shipping container and often
has students from, IUPUI, Ball State University, Purdue University, Indiana
University, Art Institute of Indianapolis and Indiana State University doing
internships with her where she educates them in construction, design and sales.
She is a licensed General Contractor with proactive experience and knowledge of
the complexities of home improvements as well as the emotional issues that
arise.
Education and Professional Certifications
National Kitchen and Bath
Association (NKBA)- Certified Kitchen Designer
National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)- Certified Remodeler
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)- Certified Lead Safe Renovator
Consolidated City of Indianapolis – Licensed General Contractor
2020 Technologies- Train the Trainer, Montreal Canada
Construction Industry Publications and
Presentations
Appliance Magazine: “Kitchen
Remodeling and Specifying Appliances”
Remodeler Magazine: “Women in the Industry” Featured article
HGTVPro.com: “Copper Costs a Pretty Penny These Days”
Associate Press: “Laminate countertops, vinyl floor regaining popularity in
remodeling projects”
Curriculum Development:
Indiana University Purdue University
Indianapolis- Interior Design Program
Art Institute of Indianapolis - Interior
Design Program
Art Institute of Indianapolis -
Kitchen/Bathroom Design Certificate
Keynote Speaker, Housing Industry Association, Brisbane Australia
Community Involvement & Professional
Volunteer Positions
NKBA- President, Indiana
State
NKBA- Chapter Representative, National
NKBA- VP Academic Relations, Indiana State
NKBA- VP Professional Development, Indiana State
NKBA- Builder/Remodeler Advisory Council, National
NKBA- Incoming Vice-Chair, Builder/Remodeler Advisory Council, National
NARI – President, Central Indiana
Habitat for Humanity- Volunteer worker/leader
Indianapolis Symphonic Band- President of the Board of Directors
Indianapolis Symphonic Band - Principal French Horn and Section Leader
Sponsor- Blue Ridge Design Cycling Team
Saltwater reef tank enthusiast
