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Executive Director David Siegel Editor & Director of Marketing/Communications Wendy Danks Creative Services Director Dawnita Parmely Communications Coordinator Katy Baar

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2015 BIG Night Winners

Creative Services Coordinator Casey Scozzari Graphic Designer/Partner Fulfillment Laurie Spartz Graphic Designer Hannah Swan Graphics Assistant Derek Wilkinson Advertising Sales Kori Meewes Brad Meewes

Marketing & Events Manager Nicole Coon

Accounting Assistant Cheryl Anderson

Member Services & Office Manager Heather Griffis

BATC Foundation Executive Director Perri Graham

Public Policy Assistant Mary Schweich

Controller Janice Meyer

Press Secretary Katie Eldred

Director of Public Policy James Vagle

BATC Foundation Program Coordinator Jacqueline Bilek

Marketing, Education & MN Green Path Manager Tom Gavaras

Receptionist Emily Petermann

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Contractor University Information & Courses

contents PHOTO GALLERIES The BIG Night / 20-21 Directors’ Dinner / 32 Remodelers Roundtable / 36 BATC Foundation Golf Open / 54 Member KickStart / 60 BATC Clay Shoot / 64-65 BATC Buck Auction / 78 COVER PHOTO BY LANDMARK PHOTOGRAPHY

4 Letter From the EO 6 A Word From Our President

executive board

board of directors

President Meg Jaeger Mega Homes, Inc.

Membership Committee Jill Murphy Martha O’Hara Interiors

Immediate Past President Chris Contreras CalAtlantic Homes

NAHB National Directors Committee Shawn Nelson New Spaces

Builder Vice President Bob Michels Bob Michels Construction, Inc.

Parade of HomesSM Committee Tim Fohr Lennar

Treasurer Tom Wiener Cardinal Homebuilders, Inc.

Large Volume Builders Bill Burgess Lennar

Past Associate Vice President Todd Polifka Brush Masters Associate Vice President Jason McCarty Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Secretary Charlie Bradburn, Automated Building Components, Millwork Division Past President Advisory Council Mike Swanson JMS Custom Homes, LLC

Small Volume Builders Anthony Wiener Cardinal Homesbuilders, Inc. Public Policy John Rask Hans Hagen Homes, Inc. Remodelers Committee Andy Michels Bob Michels Construction, Inc. At-Large Member Jim Kuiken Accent Homes, Inc. At-Large Member Dennis Galligan In-Focus Systems

The BATC DIGEST magazine is the official publication of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). The BATC DIGEST is published and distributed four times per year to its members and others associated with the building industry. Neither the advertisers, nor BATC, will be responsible or liable for misinformation, misprints, typographical errors, etc., herein contained.

For advertising rates, resource file or address change information, contact BATC. Suggestions, ideas and letters are welcome. If circumstances require, BATC reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of BATC DIGEST issues published on an annual basis.

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Sprinkler Code Victory

8 Events Calendar 10 2016 BATC Board of Directors 12 2015 BIG Night Award Winners 23 Contractor University Information and Courses 28 Letter to BATC Elite Partners 29 2016 BATC Elite Partners 30 Hot Sheet (Industry Stat’s) 34 Parade of Homes 38 2016 BATC Launch Party 40 Why Join BATC 44 Builder Day at the Capitol 46 BATC Scores Big Victory in Fighting the Code

48 Trail Blazed for Energy Code Performance Path 52 Housing First Lifetime Contributions 56 Builders & Remodelers Show (BRS) 58 New Members 60 Member SPIKELight 62 Q&A with Membership Chair 66 Endorsed Programs 68 BATC Job & Career Fair 70 Minnesota’s Green Path 72 BATC Foundation 73 BATC Foundation Gala 80 BATC.org Refreshed 82 Member News

Advertising Directory ABC Supply Co., Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Anchor Block MN an Oldcastle Company . . 59 Arrow Building Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Associated Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Black Hawk Garage Door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Boise Cascade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Brock White Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Brush Masters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 CenterPoint Energy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 81 Central Marble Products, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Cityscape Painting Contractors, Inc.. . . . . . . 61 Corporate 4 Insurance Agency Inc.. . . . . . . .47 Cosentino Center - Minneapolis. . . . . . . . . . 51 Erosion Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Excelsior Capital, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Ferguson Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Gallery. . . 79 GM Elite Dealers. . . . . . . . . . inside front cover Hallmark Building Supplies, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . 55 Heating & Cooling Two Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Hedberg Landscape & Masonry Supplies. 42-43 Icynene Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 IDC-Automatic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 In-Focus Systems. . . . . . . . . inside back cover J & W Asphalt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 James Hardie Building Products. . . . . . . . . . 39 JL Schwieters Bldg. Supply/Const., Inc.. . . . 37

Klein Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Lake Elmo Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Lampert Lumber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Light’N Up!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Lunds & Byerlys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Lyman Lumber Co./ABC Millwork . . . . . 15, 33 Marvin Windows and Doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Molin Concrete Products Company. . . . . . . 81 NAHB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Norbord, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Pella Windows & Doors - Twin Cities, Inc.. . 11 Pilings Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 ProBuild. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Residential Science Resources, LLC . . . . . . 71 Resultants For Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 RMC Solutions, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Roth Distributing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Scherer Bros. Lumber Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Schwieters Companies, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Shaw/Stewart Lumber Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Synergy Products, LLC. . . . . . . . . . back cover Thermo-Tech Windows, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Uponor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Water Doctors Water Treatment Co.. . . . . . 31 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Xcel Energy, MN Gas Business Dev.. . . . . . 33

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letter from the eo

Applauding BATC Members GIVING BACK Often, I spend time in this column sharing news of BATC’s substantial advocacy efforts on behalf of the home building industry. Those efforts continue to grow—you can read about them in our Association’s 2015 annual report and in our weekly e-newsletter to members, The Voice.

But as we approach the holiday season (I’m writing this in December), it seems appropriate to share news of one of BATC’s key efforts with a very different focus – the BATC Foundation. Our charitable Foundation is celebrating 20 years, and in the past few years we’ve seen dramatic enhancement in its sophistication, operations and projects.

For example, in November, as we all expressed gratitude at our Thanksgiving tables for the blessings we enjoy, our Foundation turned over the keys to a newly built 2,700 square foot house in Ramsey to Army SPC Marco Solt, his wife, Gena and son, Devin. Built by build-partner Accent Homes (Thank You), with incredible donations from so many of our member companies, this home contains dozens of unique features to accommodate Marco’s disabilities.

A huge array of dignitaries were on hand at the key ceremony, including US Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, the Mayor of Ramsey, state legislator Abigail Whelan and more.

Why is our Foundation important? Foremost, it’s noble and inspiring to do good deeds for others. The world faces so many challenges, and it brings us joy and honor

to be humble contributors to making the world a better place.

The new generation of workers places great value on community engagement. Efforts by our Foundation are part of a larger workforce development effort by BATC to attract our future employees. Existing employees feel pretty good too. Research indicates workers at companies with a cause are far more satisfied and much more likely to stay.

Additionally, the work of our Foundation highlights the great work that our builders and remodelers perform every day in communities across the Twin Cities. By casting the spotlight on giving back, we illuminate our industry under a halo that has value with regulators, legislators, city officials, the media and other key audiences.

So as we approach 2016, know that BATC will continue to drive toward its mission of helping our member businesses grow through marketing, advocacy and industry connections. And we’ll continue to enhance our charitable efforts, bringing joy to the recipients of our work and pride to our industry.

To learn more about the BATC Foundation, visit the website at BATCFoundation.com. We also encourage you to come to our Foundation’s very first annual Hearts in Housing Gala on April 16th at the Metropolitan in Golden Valley. Watch for details in the future.

David Siegel BATC Executive Director @davidsiegel1 david@batc.org

The work of our Foundation highlights the great work that our builders and remodelers perform every day in communities across the Twin Cities.

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a word from our president

Let’s Make 2016 a Year Filled With Success!

I am excited and honored to begin my term as your BATC President. I want to thank you for putting your trust in me to serve this organization and this industry, and I promise to do so to the best of my ability.

I also want to thank Chris Contreras, our 2015 President for leading us through some difficult decisions over the past year. I know we are stronger today than we were a year ago, and I certainly hope to leave BATC even healthier at the end of 2016.

As a small-volume builder, I truly understand the issues many of you face in today’s evolving marketplace. I’m a firm believer that organizations like BATC are our first line of defense to help our businesses remain successful.

My own experience bears that out, as the more time and energy I’ve put into our association, the more benefit I’ve seen. That’s why I’ve put membership growth and enhancement as a primary focus for the coming year.

I’ll be working with our new membership committee chair, Jill Murphy, to make sure BATC is prepared to welcome and nurture our newest members.

As we move into what looks like a rather heated election cycle this fall, BATC will be working hard to elect housing advocates to the state legislature. Politics isn’t exactly my thing, so I’m really looking forward to watching what our amazing team (volunteers, consultants and staff) can accomplish, and plan on learning a lot.

Related to our electoral efforts, and much more in my wheelhouse will be our industry communications work.

In addition to strengthening our “New and Newly Remodeled Homes Make Your Life Better” campaign, we’ll be finding ways to show consumers that they can put their trust in BATC builders and remodelers. Our goal is to continually elevate the new home and remodeling industry in the eyes of consumers, legislators and

governmental officials, and the press — as an important contributor to the general economy, as a place with great home-grown job opportunities, and as providers of homes that are superior in every way.

As I look to the year ahead, I am fully aware that we still face plenty of challenges. Our relationship with the Builders Association of Minnesota remains unresolved.

As of this writing, the State Supreme Court has yet to decide if it will take on the Sprinkler appeal. And a flat 2015 has left many of us wondering what the housing market will do in 2016. But there are bright spots too, beginning with our January Launch Party. I’m looking forward to being officially sworn in and hearing the economic forecast from Dr. Dietz, NAHB’s senior economist. The Spring Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase look promising (both from the number of entries and as a way to excite consumers about buying or remodeling this year). I’m hoping to see all of you at our Builder Day at the Capitol in March, and of course, the Builders and Remodelers Show (BRS) in April should be a huge success. And that’s just the beginning.

Again, thank you for giving me this opportunity to lead our association in the year ahead. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. I hope to meet each and every one of you at a BATC event during 2016.

Meg Jaeger BATC President megjaeger@mega-homes.com 763-427-8391

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See page 38 for more information

Organizations like BATC are our first line of defense to help our businesses remain successful. My own experience bears that out, as the more time and energy I’ve put into our association, the more benefit I’ve seen.

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2016 BATC

CALENDAR Jan.–Mar. Contractor University Classes

6/15 Small Volume Builders Roundtable

1/14 Launch Party Board Induction & Economic Forecast

6/16 Remodelers Roundtable

june

january

2016 upcoming events • full details available at batc.org

6/21 BATC Member Appreciation Bash

2/18 Job & Career Fair at MOA 2/18 Remodelers Roundtable

june

april

6/10-6/12 Artisan Home Tour® 6/17-6/19 6/24-6/26

8/11 Remodelers Roundtable

9/10–10/2 Fall Parade of HomesSM

3/15 Builder Day at the Capitol

4/16 Foundation Gala

8/3 BATC Golf Open

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3/18–3/20 Spring Remodelers Showcase®

4/7 BRS

Sept. TBD BATC Foundation Golf Open 9/30–10/2 Fall Remodelers Showcase®

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10/4 Clay Shoot

10/13 Remodelers Roundtable

10/19 Small Volume Builders Roundtable

10/20 The BIG Night

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sept

march

2/20–3/20 Spring Parade of Homes

7/19 Mid-Year Economic Forecast

11/17 BATC Buck Auction

october

nov

february

2/17 Small Volume Builders Roundtable

july/august

1/20 BATC Hospitality Suite at IBS

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the batc board

2016 Board of Directors Executive Board of Directors President Meg Jaeger Mega Homes, Inc. 13601 Balsam Lane Dayton, MN 55327 763-427-8391 MegJaeger@mega-homes.com

Builder Vice President Bob Michels Bob Michels Construction, Inc. 5959 Centerville Road, #250 B North Oaks, MN 55127 651-653-1210 Bob@bmichels-const.com

Associate Vice President Jason McCarty Westwood Professional Services, Inc. 7699 Anagram Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-937-5150 Jason.McCarty@westwoodps.com

Immediate Past President Chris Contreras CalAtlantic Homes 7599 Anagram Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-229-6021 Christopher.Contreras@calatl.com

Secretary Charlie Bradburn Automated Building Comp.Millwork Division 18800 W. 78th Street PO Box 0950 Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-937-9060 Charlie_Bradburn@abcmillwork.com

Past Associate Vice President Todd Polifka

Past Presidents’ Advisory Council Mike Swanson

Brush Masters 11775 – 95th Avenue N. Maple Grove, MN 55369 763-478-3232 Todd@brushmasters.com

JMS Custom Homes, LLC 525 - 15th Aveunue S. Hopkins, MN 55343 952-949-3630 MikeS@jmscusotmhomes.com

Treasurer Tom Wiener Cardinal Homebuilders, Inc. 533 Hayward Avenue N. #100 Oakdale, MN 55128 651-739-8033 Tom@cardinalrealtors.com

Committee & Council Representatives Public Policy Committee John Rask Hans Hagen Homes, Inc. 941 Hillwind Road NE, #300 Fridley, MN 55432 612-910-9909 JRask@hanshagenhomes.com

Remodelers Committee Andy Michels Bob Michels Construction, Inc. 5959 Centerville Road, #250 B North Oaks, MN 55127 651-653-1210 Andy@bmichels-const.com

Parade of HomesSM Committee Tim Fohr Lennar 16305 - 36th Avenue N., #600 Plymouth, MN 55446 952-249-3000 Tim.Fohr@lennar.com

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Small Volume Builders Committee Anthony Wiener Cardinal Homebuilders, Inc. 533 Hayward Avenue N., #100 Oakdale, MN 55128 952-935-9100 Anthony@cardinalrealtors.com

Large Volume Builders Committee Bill Burgess Lennar 16305 - 36th Avenue N., #600 Plymouth, MN 55446 952-249-3000 Bill.Burgess@lennar.com

Membership Committee Jill Murphy Martha O’Hara Interiors 9950 Wayzata Boulevard Minneapolis, MN 55426 952-908-3150 Jill@oharainteriors.com

NAHB Directors Committee Shawn Nelson New Spaces 2105 – 143rd Street W. Burnsville, MN 55306 952-898-5300 Shawn@newspaces.com

At-Large Member Jim Kuiken Accent Homes, Inc. 13739 Lincoln Street NE, #100A Ham Lake, MN 55304 763-784-6013 JimKuiken@msn.com

At-Large Member Dennis Galligan In-Focus Systems 3305 Republic Avenue St. Louis Park, MN 55426 952-929-0000 D.Galligan@infocussystems.com

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2015 AWARD WINNERS ROMA + TRILLIUM

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Additions: Under $400,000

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Bob Michels Construction, Inc.

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JKath design build + reinvent

Maple Grove

M & M Home Contractors, Inc.

Prior Lake

John Kraemer & Sons, Inc. Trillium: Granite-Tops, LLC

Trillium: Dakota County Lumber Co.

Eden Prairie

St. Paul Lower Level: Over $125,000

AMEK Custom Builders, Inc. Trillium: In-Focus Systems

Chaska Total House: Under $200,000

Stonehearth Custom Homes, Inc.

Bloomington Total House: Over $900,000

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mackmiller design+build, inc.

Edina Kitchens: Over $100,000

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James Barton Design Build, Inc.

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John Kraemer & Sons, Inc.

Interiors

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McDonald Remodeling, Inc.

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Jordan

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Stay At Home, Inc.

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$260,000$290,000

Semler Construction, Inc.

Caliber Homes, Inc. Andover | Trillium Partners: Pella Windows & Doors, Village Floor & Wall, Inc.

$335,000$365,000

Robert Thomas Homes, Inc.

Albertville | Trillium Partners: Automated Building Comp.-Cabinetry Division, ABC Supply Co., Inc., Glowing Hearth & Home

Hugo | Trillium Partners: Automated Building Comp.-Cabinetry Division, Ambiance At Home

Creative Homes, Inc. Hudson | Trillium Partners: Automated Building Comp.-Cabinetry Division, Ambiance At Home, C&J Stoneworks, Inc., Pella Windows & Doors, Town and Country Granite

​$600,000$690,000

$513,000$600,000

Amaris Homes, LLC Afton | Trillium Partners: ABC Supply Co., Inc., Water Doctors Water Treatment Co.

$690,000$790,000

Plymouth | Trillium Partners: Granite-Tops, LLC, Heating & Cooling Two, Inc., Pella Windows & Doors, Water Doctors Water Treatment Co., Select Exteriors, LLC

$900,000$1,050,000

$790,000$900,000

TriStar Homes, LLC

Pillar Homes Partner, Inc. Victoria | Trillium Partner: Southern Lights

Andover | Trillium Partners: Automated Building Comp.-Cabinetry Division, Central Marble Products, Inc, Glowing Hearth & Home, Minnesota Exteriors, Inc., Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc., MCI Paint & Drywall

$450,000$513,000

$392,000$450,000

Mattamy Homes

$365,000$392,000

TriStar Homes, LLC

Tollberg Homes, LLC

Chanhassen

$290,000$305,000

Lino Lakes | Trillium Partners: Croix Design & Drafting, Inc., Village Floor & Wall, Inc.

$305,000$335,000

Knoblauch Builders LLC

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$1,050,000$1,300,000

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Highmark Builders, Inc. w.b. builders, llc Minneapolis | Trillium Partner: Pella Windows & Doors

Minnetonka | Trillium Partners: Automated Building Comp.Cabinetry Division, Ambiance At Home, Heating & Cooling Two, Inc., Light’N Up!, Twin City Fireplace & Stone Company, Inc.

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2015 AWARD WINNERS BEST COMPANIES

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Robert Thomas Homes, Inc. Builder of the Year

Installed Building Solutions II, LLC Associate of the Year

Destiny Homes, Inc. Remodeler of the Year

BUILDER, REMODELER & ASSOCIATE OF THE YEAR AWARDS Each year, one builder, one remodeler and one associate member of BATC earn these most prestigious awards that recognize trust, communication, loyalty and ethics in their business dealings with other BATC members as well as their customers. Online surveys completed by BATC members with which each nominee works plus customer testimonials were evaluated by past “of-the-year” winners to select this year’s three top honors.

2015 BATC Builder of the Year Robert Thomas Homes, Inc - Lakeville

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JMS Custom Homes

MN Green Path Leadership Award

2015 BATC Remodeler of the Year Destiny Homes, Inc. - Minnetonka 2015 BATC Associate of the Year Installed Building Solutions II, LLC - Farmington 2015 MN GREEN PATH LEADERSHIP AWARD The MN Green Path Leadership Award is given to a recipient that inspires us with innovation, passion, and commitment to building energy efficient and sustainable homes. This award is presented

by BATC and Residential Science Resources.

JMS Custom Homes, LLC - Hopkins

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Frank Kottschade Advocate of the Year

Andrew Michels Rising Star Award

Representative Bob Vogel Legislator of the Year

2015 ADVOCATE AND LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR The Advocate of the Year honors an individual BATC member for efforts helping BATC in its advocacy work. BATC’s Legislator of the Year honors one or more state legislators for their support of the housing industry. The winners are selected by BATC’s public policy committee.

2015 Advocate of the Year Frank Kottschade, North American Realty, Inc. - Rochester 2015 Legislator of the Year Representative Bob Vogel District 20A - Elko New Market RISING STAR AWARD This New Award honors emerging leaders. Rising Stars at the beginning of their career the exemplify leadership qualities and show dedication to activities which build industry relationships and promote professional development. The Rising Star will be

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Robert L. Hanson Service Industry Award

John Zirbes

Spike of the Year

awarded to one or more individuals representing excellence as a builder, a remodeler, or an associate.

Andy Michels, Bob Michels Construction, Inc. - North Oaks ROBERT L. HANSON SERVICE INDUSTRY AWARD We thank all of our members who are involved in the industry.

But there are more than a few of you who go above and beyond, offering your time, energy, and talents to serve here at BATC, at our state and national associations, and in the industry as a whole. That dedication and service is what the Robert L. Hanson Industry Service Award recognizes.

Craig Plekkenpol, Plekkenpol Builders, Inc. - Bloomington SPIKE OF THE YEAR The Spike of the Year is awarded to an individual BATC member for recruiting the most new members to BATC. John Zirbes, Lyman Lumber Co. – Chanhassen

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Pella Windows & Doors ProBuild Shaw/Stewart Lumber Co.

ABC Supply Co., Inc. CenterPoint Energy Icynene Corp.

LP Building Products Marvin Windows and Doors

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Granite counters, marble floors and Icynene. (Yes, Icynene.)

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As we welcome in the new year,

we’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of BATC’s amazing advertisers and sponsors. And in particular, offer a very special thanks to our 2016 Elite Sponsors.

As BATC strives to help our members build their business through marketing, advocacy and industry connections, our sponsors and advertisers are key players. Their support helps us accomplish so much more than we otherwise could.

So when you see their names, logos and ads, or when you meet their reps at a BATC event, please thank them for stepping up to the plate. Even better, consider supporting them with your business. They know they have to earn your trust, but they would love a chance to show you that they can deliver exceptional products and outstanding services.

On behalf of our Board of Directors and staff, thank you again to all of our sponsors and advertisers and especially our Elite Sponsors. Thank you for putting your trust in BATC and your desire to serve this industry. We wish you great success in the year ahead.

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Twin Cities Employment SOURCE: DEED MN

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Twin Cities Construction Employment 7,357

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Maximize Your Exposure in Five Easy (and Social) Steps 1.

Be Consistent

from the year. TIP: Your iPhone can do the trick, but don’t be afraid to invest in professional photography.

3.

Create Customized Ads Creating a consistent brand identity for your business means posting consistently on your social platforms. Establish consistent posting habits that work with your schedule, and stick to it.

Nothing will hurt your business more than creating social media accounts that become dormant.

TIP: Create a social media calendar or pre-schedule your posts through Hootsuite or with the Facebook scheduler tool.

2.

Focus on Photos

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5.

If you’re spending the time taking great photos and participating online, make sure that your posts are getting the greatest reach possible. There’s nothing worse than spending your valuable time on a project that is going unseen.

When it comes to Facebook, it pays to play. Boost your posts or take out customized ads for your page, focusing on a targeted audience.

TIP: Promote your Parade model to potential customers in the city where the home is located.

4.

If you’re in the home building/ remodeling business, you have amazing content to share! Social media is all about the visuals so start showing off your photos.

Invite your followers into the construction process, show your before photos and really to tout your gorgeous after shots. You can even repurpose content by reposting the most-liked photos

as well as organize posts, reach new followers and participate in what’s trending online. Start small: jump on the bandwagon and post your #TransformationTuesday photos or #TBT (Throwback Thursday) posts. TIP: During the Parade of Homes, Remodelers Showcase or Artisan tours, be sure to use the following: #OnlyArtisan, #YourDreamHome, or #RemodelersShowcase

Start Speaking #Hashtag

#Hashtag The language of social media is the #Hashtag! This is the quickest way to show that you’re social savvy,

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Collaborate with Others Artisan Home Tour® June 10–12, 17–19, 24-26, 2016

Start leveraging your powerful partnerships, especially during a mass-marketed tour like the Parade of Homes!

• Follow the Parade of Homes and share our content.

HOW TO SEND YOUR PHOTOS:

• Connect with your supply partners.

Upload photos online at batc.org/socialmedia-year-round or contact Katy Baar at 651-697-7594 or katy@batc.org.

• Share content from likeminded sources.

• Get the BATC Affiliation badge for your Houzz profile.

• Share your photos with BATC and get featured on the Parade of Homes blog, Facebook page, Twitter platform, Instagram account, Pinterest page, and more!

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REMODELERS ROUNDTABLE AUGUST 13, 2015 1. Remodelers gathered to talk about social media 2. Chair Andy Michels, Bob Michels Construction welcomed everyone 3. Panelists Katie Eldred and Katy Baar, BATC with Loni Werner, Marketshare Masters 4. Plenty of questions and interaction during the program

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JOIN US. NETWORK. MARKET. LEARN. ADVOCATE. Apply online at BATC.org or contact Heather Griffis at 651-697-7573 or Heather@BATC.org

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Our premier brand includes home tours and a comprehensive year-round website (ParadeofHomes.org), helping our builder and remodeler members reach over 200,000 prospective buyers every year. Well known and highly respected (93% of phone survey respondents have a positive impression of our brand), we bring real leads to our members while showcasing the benefits of new and newly remodeled homes to a broad swath of future buyers.

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This customized, realistic approach to building energy efficient and sustainable homes was designed to meet the market where it is today. Beginning with independent energy testing to help homebuyers understand the expected energy use of their home, the program also provides high-level green building certification.

Already we’ve awarded more than 5,000 MN Green Path Home Performance Reports to homes across the region.

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ADVOCACY

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Advocating for the home building and remodeling industries is a core function of our association. From our recently created Home Builder Advocate Network to our AND LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION Housing First super PAC, and our successful Builder Day at the Capitol, we work hard to elect housing industry champions to the legislature. We don’t stop there though. We fight to keep housing affordable and our industry healthy. The recent court decision to overturn the indoor fire sprinkler mandate is an example of BATC’s successes in this arena.

DAY AT THE CAPITOL

I ND U STRY CO N N E C TIO N S BRINGING BUILDERS, REMODELERS AND THEIR TRADE PARTNERS TOGETHER

Sharing best practices with peers, connecting with new vendors and suppliers, and discovering the latest products and services are all part of the community that is BATC. • Our Contractor University assures that you can earn your CE credits from real industry experts.

• A variety of educational and networking events occur throughout the year that help you make connections with people who can help your business grow. From our Golf Opens and Clay Shoot to Remodeler and Small Volume Round Tables, to our annual Awards Gala, the BIG (building Industry Gala) Night, you’ll learn, have fun, and get connected to the right people to help you succeed.

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BATC Scores Big Victory in Fighting the Code, but the Effort Continues Court Declares Sprinkler Mandate Invalid BATC filed a petition to the Minnesota Court of Appeals earlier this year to argue that the sprinkler rule exceeded the rulemaking authority granted under Minnesota law. In a huge win for our members, the Minnesota Court of Appeals released its major decision in mid-October in the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) v. Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) case regarding the appropriateness of the sprinkler mandate. The court ruled, “DLI failed to establish a record supporting the 4,500 sq. ft. threshold for sprinklers as required

by Minnesota law invalidating the sprinkler mandate.”

Unfortunately the work does not end there. Despite the unanimous

ruling by the court of appeals the DLI has filed a petition requesting that the Minnesota Supreme Court review the Court of Appeals’ decision invalidating the residential sprinkler mandate for one-family and two-family homes.

At the time of printing, BATC has filed its opposition to DLI’s petition for review. The Supreme Court has discretion whether to grant or deny review of the Court of Appeals’ decision. The decision to grant or deny review is typically made by the Supreme Court within 30 to 60 days. As of this writing we have not heard their decision.

We want to thank BATC’s Board of Directors for their leadership and perseverance in pressing

forward on this issue. Thank you to our members, who wrote emails, talked to legislators, contributed to Housing First and supported BATC’s efforts in ways big and small.

Finally, a special thanks to the Larkin Hoffman team who led this portion of the sprinkler mandate fight. Attorneys Peter Coyle, Rob Stefonowicz, and Bryan Huntington managed this complex and high-profile case with professionalism throughout. Most importantly thank you all for your patience. We know dealing with a court case of this magnitude where the impacts hang in the balance is not easy. Stay tuned for further updates.

Thank you, BATC Board of Directors for your leadership and perseverance; members who wrote emails, talked to legislators, contributed to Housing First and supported BATC’s efforts; and the Larkin Hoffman team, who led this portion of the sprinkler mandate fight.

At the time of printing, BATC has filed its opposition to DLI’s petition for review.

The Supreme Court has discretion whether to grant or deny review of the Court of Appeals’ decision.

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advocacy

Trail Blazed for Energy Code Performance Path BATC scored a key victory on one of its top 2015 priorities when we gained the commitment of the MN Department of Labor and Industry to coordinate the build-out and promotion of an energy code performance path. Here’s what you need to know: Energy Code Performance Path New to the code this cycle, the performance path allows for energy modeling of a home pre-construction. If the simulated performance of the home is at or below the energy line established by the code, a builder has flexibility on insulation (attic, wall) and sets the stage for a streamlined energy code inspection/enforcement process.

The Performance Path in the Energy Code Wasn’t Usable The model code amended by Minnesota maintained a performance alternative, but the software used by BATC members rating their homes was not updated to work with the new code. BATC will be working with a ratings software company to ensure that our new code can be modeled. DLI has pledged to assist with this effort.

Legislative Action Advanced this Issue Last session Rep. Vogel introduced HF 1977 which was included in the House Jobs & Energy Omnibus bill. The bill would have required DLI to enter a rulemaking process to create an Energy Rating Index (ERI) for performance path compliance. After concerns were raised

by DLI and others, BATC worked with DLI to establish an alternative way to achieve our performance path objectives without entering into a rulemaking process.

What Trade-Offs are Available for Builders Meeting the Energy Performance Standard?

Builders now can change certain code-required insulation levels, as long as those changes still perform at or below this performance standard.

Some trade-off examples are: R-20 in wall and rim joist cavities R-49 attic insulation .32 U factor windows (fenestration) Hot water pipe insulation

When Will this Be Available and Where Can I Learn More?

We expect that this will be available for use in early 2016. When the modeling software and reports are ready for use, BATC will likely hold a training session for our members. DLI has committed to doing the same for the building official enforcement community.

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Examples of

Available Trade-Offs for Builders Meeting the Energy Performance Standard: • R-20 in wall and rim joist cavities • R-49 attic insulation • .32 U factor windows (fenestration) • Hot water pipe insulation

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• Finish Carpentry • Millwork • Prefinish • Cabinetry • Hardware • Windows & Doors

Quality from start to finish.

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“We are very happy to see a boost in permit numbers after another great fall Parade of Homes. We started the year expecting to see large gains in residential construction, but continued to be disappointed. We are hopeful that this positive trend will continue into the new year.”

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Lifetime Contributions $30,000+

$100+

Country Joe Homes

Pella Windows & Doors

D.R. Horton, Inc. – Minnesota

Creative Homes, Inc.

Phase One Enterprises, Inc.

Lennar

Custom Millwork, Inc.

Pro Drywall & Painting, Inc.

Lyman Lumber Co.

Custom One Homes

Peter Coyle

Pulte Group

Doboszenski and Sons, Inc.

Residential Science Resources, LLC Robert Thomas Homes, Inc.

Ron DeCoux

Sabre Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, Inc.

Elite Waste Disposal

Elander Mechanical, Inc.

$10,000+

Fieldstone Family Homes, Inc.

Contract Interiors, Inc.

Fireside Hearth & Home

Eternity Homes, LLC Marvin Windows and Doors Mattamy Homes Scherer Bros. Lumber Co. Jim Stanton

FocalPoint/Builders Carpet Global Closing & Title Services Hans Hagen Homes, Inc. Harkraft, Inc. Heating & Cooling Two, Inc.

$5,000+

HouseRater

Southview Design Stinson Leonard Street, LLP Stone Cottage Construction, Inc. Swanson Homes Vantage Law Group Villaume Industries, Inc. Waterproofing, Inc.

Gonyea Homes, Inc.

Huikko Plumbing

KEY LAND HOMES

Icynene Corp.

McDonald Construction, Inc.

John Kraemer & Sons, Inc.

Westwood Professionals Services, Inc.

Nodlund Construction Co., Inc.

Lampert Lumber

Zenith Exteriors, Inc.

The Builders Group

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$500+

Manor Concrete Construction, Inc.

Alside Installed Sales (Associated Materials)

Metro Foundations

Crystal Kitchen Center, Inc.

Metro Home Insulation, LLC

Ispiri, LLC

Metro Siding, Inc.

Ronald Derrick

Michael Lee, Inc./Kootenia Homes

JMS Custom Homes, LLC

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Minnesota Valley Millwork, Inc.

Weis Builders

Action Overhead Garage Door, Inc. George Cundy

Hallmark Building Supplies, Inc. Hayfield Window & Door Co., Inc. Home Options, Inc. IDC – Automatic J & W Asphalt, Inc. Lemmerman Construction Jim Palmersheim Mulligan Landscaping Parent Builders Inc. Paulsen Excavating Inc. Pioneer Engineering, P. A .

Princess Marble & Granite Rooke, Johnson & Renslow Insurance Agency Robert Torgerson

Water Doctors Water Treatment Co.

New Spaces North American Realty, Inc.

Expect the Presidential race to pound the 2016 election drum from now until November. For BATC and Housing First, we are focused on the State Legislative elections in both the House of Representatives and Senate. All 201 legislative seats are up for election, leaving the legislature’s power structure in the balance. Currently the Governor’s Office is held by DFLer Mark Dayton, the Senate led by DFLer Tom Bakk, and the House led by Republican Kurt Daudt. BATC’s Board of Directors will confirm election objectives in early 2016.

BATC’s objectives include: • Maintain a housing-friendly House of Representatives majority.

• Grow a bi-partisan caucus of housing/homebuilding champions.

• Elevate BATC and the homebuilding industry through powerful messaging.

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BATC FOUNDATION GOLF OPEN SEPTEMBER 22 With plenty of pars, a good number of birdies and just a couple of bogies, the BATC Foundation Golf Open was a hole-in-one event! Thank you to all who joined us and helped raise over $46,000 to help with our 2016 projects.

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BUILDERS & REMODELERS SHOW A PRODUCT AND SERVICE EXPO

BRS is a great place to meet new potential subcontractors and suppliers. The soft sell of the show is the best part.

Most subcontractors and suppliers avoid the “hard sell” and enjoy conversing with you. Meeting these type of industry connections is why I enjoy BRS. PRESENTED BY:

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Meet BATC’s Newest Members Joining the Builders Association of the Twin Cities is the first step in becoming more active in your industry.

Please take a moment to welcome the newest members of our Association.

Aspect Design Build, LLC

Humphrey Engineering

The Tile Shop

Frandsen Bank & Trust

4260 Jefferson Street Excelsior, MN 55331 612-816-3969 shaun@aspectdesignbuild.com

1148 Summit Avenue Mahtomedi, MN 55115 715-781-5162 roger@humphreyengineering.com

2001 W. Broadway Avenue Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-407-3313 cbecker@fransenbank.com

Cambria Surfaces Plymouth

JJJ Specialty Company

14000 Carlson Parkway Plymouth, MN 55441 763-852-2964 justin.frost@tileshop.com www.tileshop.com

Twin Cities Builders and Maintenance

407 College Avenue E. Ladysmith, WI 54848 715-609-9364 dougcan@jeld-wen.com www.jeld-wen.com

3700 Annapolis Lane North, #115 Plymouth, MN 55447 763-557-1777 Anni.Dehnhoff@CambriaSurfaces. com www.CambriaSurfaces.com

Danlee Wood Products 21017 Heron Way, #103 Lakeville, MN 55044 815-979-3548 danlee95@hotmail.com www.danleewoodproducts.net

Doug Dzurik Construction, Inc. 14240 - 23rd Avenue N. Plymouth, MN 55447 612-221-2431 builderddc@aol.com www.dougdzurikconstruction.com

Elevati 3226 Galleria Edina, MN 55435 952-926-6691 jmoores@elevatihome.com www.elevatihome.com

Exceptional Homes and Remodeling, Inc. 7890 Queensland Lane N. Maple Grove, MN 55311 612-221-5994 ccornelius14@gmail.com

Grays Bay Builders, Inc. 1730 Clocktower P.O. Box 377 Victoria, MN 55386 952-443-1610 info@graysbaybuilders.com www.graysbaybuilders.com

Hoagland Homes, Inc. 19809 Deerbrook Path Farmington, MN 55024 952-292-9111 markwellassociates@yahoo.com www.hoaglandhomesinc.com

Howard Homes, Inc. P.O. Box 202 Princeton, MN 55371 763-389-2980 dylan@howardhomesinc.com www.howardhomesinc.com

2050 E. Center Circle, #200 Plymouth, MN 55441 612-788-9688 info@jjjspecialty.com www.jjjspecialty.com

Minnesota Premier Builders, LLC

3270 West Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55416 651-808-8247 nick@tchomerental.com

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Krieger Construction, LLC 16233 Kenyon Avenue, #230 Lakeville, MN 55044 Phone: 9522413104 tkrieger@hughes.net www.kriegerconstructionllc.com

7513 Large Avenue NE Otsego, MN 55301 763-203-3400 bjohnson@mnpriemerbuilders.com www.mnpremierbuilders.com

9349 Bryant Avenue S. Bloomington, MN 55420 952-994-9696 winston@uniquewoodfloor.com www.uniquewoodfloor.com

Northland Cabinets, Inc.

Joseph Development

Lionheart Home Staging, LLC

9461 Deerwood Lane N. Maple Grove, MN 55369 763-424-2775 terrys@northlandcabinets.com www.northlandcabinets.com

2227 - 7th Street NW Rochester, MN 55901 507-288-3230 josephweis@jdllc.net

1551 - 93rd Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55449 651-216-9508 dan@lionheartstaging.com

NorthStar Home Technologies, Inc

New Age Technology

Mattson Schuster, LLC

10400 E. Bren Road Minnetonka, MN 55343 763-516-9797 chad@nahometheaters.com www.NAhometheater.com

332 - 2nd Street Excelsior, MN 55331 Phone: 612-751-0488 remodelingbybob@comcast.net www.mattsonschuster.com

Preferred Builders, Inc.

MDS Remodeling, LLC

10500 Bren Road E., #100 Minnetonka, MN 55343 651-342-1775 jeffpb3000@gmail.com

3140 Minnehaha Court Wayzata, MN 55391 Phone: 612-716-2585 mitch@mdsremodeling.com www.mdsremodeling.com

1300 Helmo Avenue N. Oakdale, MN 55128 6122542626 Chris@northstarhometech.com www.northstarhometech.com

Oslo Builders 6844 Point Drive Edina, MN 55435 612-836-0386 matt@oslobuilders.com www.oslobuilders.com

Right Stuff Drones, Inc. 5201 Eden Avenue, #300 Edina, MN 55436 763-259-3655 Mike.korman@rightstuffdrones.com www.rightstuffdrones.com

T.A. Brunn Construction, Inc. 18843 Garnet Street NW Anoka, MN 55303 612-328-3921 tyronebrunn@msn.com

TC Homes, Inc. 13501 Balsam Lane Dayton, MN 55327 612-221-2704 btutt@tchomesmn.com www.tchomesmn.com

Prudential 600 S. Highway 169, #1000 St. Louis Park, MN 55426 763-367-3066 rick.lockwood@prudential.com

1 Stop, Inc. 7741 - 147th Street W. Apple Valley, MN 55124 952-392-9227 markelliothomes@icloud.com

Distinctive Design Build, LLC 31 Arbor Lane Farmington, MN 55024 Phone: 952-500-1088 mj.odenthal@yahoo.com www.distinctivedesignbuildllc.com

Rice County Habitat For Humanity 204 - 7th Street W. Northfield, MN 55057 218-380-3148 habitatriceconstruction@gmail.com www.habitatricecounty.org

St. Vincent Custom Contracting, LLC P.O. Box 33 Lonsdale, MN 55046 612-363-5600 stvincentcontracting@gmail.com stvincent-contracting.com

Ellaray Homes, LLC 14395 Dawson Court Becker, MN 55308 763-271-5445 rayclark@edinarealty.com www.ellarayhomes.com MEMBERSHIP CONTINUES ON 60

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We hope you’ll make it a point to welcome these new members.

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MEMBER SPIKELIGHT WANT TO BE A SPIKE? It’s easy! Just start recruiting new members for BATC. With your first new member you become a Spike candidate. As soon as you bring us six new members you are officially inducted into the exclusive NAHB Spike Club with all the honors that bestows.

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Todd Polifka Brush Masters Bob Michels Bob Michels Construction Scott Jenewin CAMBRIA John Rask Hans Hagen Homes Brian Robbins Pella Windows & Doors Jim Kuiken Accent Homes, Inc.

Charlie Bradburn ABC Millwork Lowell Pratt Pratt Homes Chris Contreras CalAtlantic Homes Bill Gschwind MN Construction Law Service Curt Christensen Lee Lyn Construction Shawn Nelson New Spaces

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Jason McCarty Westwood Professional Services Inc. Bill Burgess Lennar Andy Voorhees Ancona Title & Escrow Bryan Wolfe Fieldstone Family Homes

New (and old) BATC members were welcomed to our association at our new KickStart event. Replacing the old member orientations, we’ll be hosting KickStarts every quarter in 2016, where we’ll cover everything you need to know about membership and how to make the most of it. view more photos at www.blog.batc.org

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Daryl Doehr Marvin Windows & Doors Pattie Martin Twin City Fireplace & Stone

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2016 BATC Membership Committee The BATC Membership Committee maintains a strong membership base by contacting prospective members and encouraging membership retention.

Ambassadors also acquaint, motivate and inspire new members to take advantage of and participate in all the programs and services available through the Builders Association of the Twin Cities.

JILL MURPHY, CHAIR Martha O’Hara Interiors ANDY VOORHEES Ancona Title & Escrow TIM BLAHNIK Solutions Insurance Agencies

What would you say is the number one reason you invest your time and energy into professional associations like BATC? I have always believed that THE most important thing that any one person can do to both serve their community and make oneself a trusted member of that community is to make relationships, not just transactions. That means going beyond the dollar and fostering meaningful relationships that will serve all parties meaningfully. Servant leadership in this community has allowed me to get to know both colleagues and prospects on a personal level that trying to just sell to them would never achieve. It takes time and commitment, but the rewards are infinitely sweeter.

Thank you for agreeing to chair BATC’s Membership Committee, can you explain a little bit about what this committee does?

This committee is so excited for the coming year!!!!! There are lots of changes on the horizon and with one of Meg’s (Jaeger, 2016 BATC President) top priorities being membership, we are ready for the challenge. This committee works not only to bring in new members to the BATC community, but also to stay in front of members and help them derive what is important to them from their BATC membership.

We are also developing a new program to focus on mentoring new companies and individuals through the initial stages of membership, when they are the most likely to be hesitant about

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ANDREA CHRISTENSEN MJ’s Contract Appliance, Inc. JON COTY Residential Technology Systems BRANDON DOYLE RE/MAX Results LISA FELTS SuperAmerica MARTY FOOTE Stillwater Motors TIM HAGEN Lappin Lighting-JH Larson DENNA HICKMAN Marvin Windows and Doors TONY KOVAL Oakcrest Building Products

getting involved and attending BATC events. We are committed to growing our membership with the right people and increasing engagement amongst existing and new members.

Tell us a little about Jill, what do you like to do in your spare time?

I have a 23-year-old daughter Katie who is the light of my life and one of my very best friends, so spending time with her is a joy. If I could cook for people every single day I would! I absolutely love planning menus, shopping for ingredients and spending hours in the kitchen whipping up delicacies for my favorite people.

Other than that, I am quite the sports fanatic, with hockey and tennis being my favorites. And every summer weekend is a trip to my cabin in Wisconsin where I (go figure) love to cook for my family. I am clearly a person of limited but very specific interests!

RICK LOCKWOOD Prudential PATTIE MARTIN Twin City Fireplace & Stone Company JANELLE MATTSON Ridge Creek Custom Homes BRAD MEEWES and more by Kori ANDY MICHELS Bob Michels Construction, Inc. JERRY PETERSON ROGER RATAJCZAK Rosedale Chevrolet BRIAN ROBBINS Pella Windows & Doors – Twin Cities CELESTE SCHUMACHER Light’N Up! LYLE VRANA Masonite International Corp.

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BATC CLAY SHOOT - OCTOBER 6 1. Melissa Musgjerd, Mingle/Studio M Interiors 2. Pete Theobald, Advantage Foam Insulators; Cory Tamm, Icynene; and Kevin Beamer, Royal Building Products 3. John Kraemer & Sons’ Dustin Pnepp, Jon Kraemer and Jeff Kraemer hanging with Ross Agnello, All Inc. 4. Mark Monnens, M&M Construction; Tim Sinnen, Metro Cabinets; Scott Jenewein, Cambria; and Mark Goracke, M&M Construction 5. Heather Griffis, BATC with Dennis Medo, The Builders Group 6. Today’s theme: Keep Calm and Pull On 7. Dan Berning and Mike Ziegler, Ziegler Custom Homes with Tommy and Timothy Shimek, Glowing Hearth & Home 8. Jamie Michael, Guy Keinhoffer, Ben Harsh and Jason Massmann, Massmann Geothermal & Mechanical 9. Brett Remme, In-Focus Systems; Matt and Leah Krig, Northland Woodworks; and Dan Woody, Residential Technology Systems 10. John Molinaro, Paul Thomas, Peter Molinaro and Peter Molinaro (the elder) with Pioneer Engineering 11. Dinner at the MN Horse and Hunt Club 12. Eric Krantz, Doug Truax and Stephany Nicholson, Synergy Products with Rogery Sirany, Plumbline Builders 13. Mandy Bauer, Midwest Home Magazine; Nicole Beaubien, Jerry’s Floor Store; Sunny Bowman, Dakota County Lumber 14. James Carlberg, Schwieters Companies; Jana Spanier, JL Schwieters Building Supply and Mark Krzystofiak, Schwieters Companies 64

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2. Email or fax us, telling what page it’s on: (laurie@batc.org or 651-697-7575) 3. We’ll enter you in a drawing to win a business-card size ad in a future BATC Digest, OR a set of member labels (nonelectronic version).

4. All other entries receive $100 in BATC Bucks.

5. Entries must be received by February 15, 2016.

CONGRATULATIONS Shout out to James Carlberg, Schwieters Companies, Inc. for finding the nail on page 10 of the October–December 2015 issue (floating under the word “Details”).

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The Builders Association of the Twin Cities has brought together an impressive array of members-only benefits that positively impact your bottom line.

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Join our BATC members who have saved on average $2,100+ using the HBA Rebate Program. Receive rebates from manufacturers you are already using, all without any changes to your business practices.

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In 2015, BATC’s home construction Job & Career Fair in the Mall of America Rotunda was a huge success with more than 500 job seekers attending. Now it’s your turn. If you need workers, this is the place to be. Book your booth at the 2016 Job & Career Fair.

JOB TYPES SUCH AS: Drywallers, Carpenters, Painters, Framers, HVAC, Design, Plumbers, Project Management, Sales, Estimators, Fork Lift Operators, Drivers, Interns, Office Operations, Field Technician, Customer Service, Warehouse, Administrative, Interns and more!

Thursday, February 18, 2016 Mall of America Rotunda | Noon–4pm | TCBuilderJobs.org

BENEFITS AT MOA: Easy access for job seekers by car, bus and light rail and a great venue to increase awareness of your job openings and your business.

MARKETING: A prominent marketing campaign including print ads, notifications to Upper Midwest Technical Colleges, promotion in Online Job Boards and Social Media websites, and more!

“Great Venue, Great Location, Great Marketing, Great Applicants!!”

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“Great job fair. All walks of life in the construction field! Something for everyone!”

–Nick Waterman, Greenguard Construction

“The BATC Job Fair was very good this year. We had lots of people coming through looking for jobs. The quality of the applicants overall was very good.”

–Vaughn Lenhart, Brush Masters

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SPACE IS LIMITED! BATC MEMBER: $300 • NON-BATC MEMBER: $400 Includes 8’ wide space, black backdrape, table, chair and company name sign. Plus FREE website listing of open job construction positions at your business!

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RESNET (Residential Energy Services Network) has just What is the announced that they’re HERS Index? embarking on a consumer The RESNET HERS Index is the industry standard by which a home’s energy education campaign to efficiency is measured. The HERS or Home Energy Rating System was developed by RESNET and is the nationally recognized system for inspecting, explain and promote the Home testing and calculating a home's energy performance.

Certified RESNET Energy Raters conduct inspections to verify a home's energy efficiency and recommend improvementsHERS that can beindex. made to increase it.

They’ve just completed a new website, Why ask about the HERS Index?

HERSIndex.com, which explains the concept in Compare homes based on energy performance.

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and video. They’ve also created a search engine linked to the RESNET National Registry that allows anyone to enter the address of a home to see if it has a HERS index. Along with these new tools, RESNET is launching a digital marketing campaign to prospective homebuyers.

If you’re interested in learning more about MN Green Path and how you can get your homes and remodeling projects included, please contact: Tom Gavaras Tom@BATC.org 651-697-7592, or Mary Schweich Mary@BATC.org 651-697-7572

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This is taken as the RESNET Reference Home. The lower a home rates, the more energy efficient it is.

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A Home for Marco Solt A cold day in November did not stop over 100 family, friends, supporters and organizers from coming out to honor SPC Marco Solt and his family at their new home Key Ceremony.

The BATC Foundation with community partner Homes for Our Troops, and build partner Accent Homes, gifted the Solts with a new mortgage-free, specially adapted home for them to enjoy.

While in service to our country, Marco lost both of his legs below the knee when his unit’s vehicle hit an IED in Afghanistan. With this in mind the builders integrated over forty special adaptations into the Ramsey home’s design.

For example, the doors are wider, counter tops lower, and cook tops and sinks have a roll under design to accommodate Marco’s wheelchair.

The bathroom was also designed for Marco’s independence. These designs will not only ease Marco’s challenges in daily living, but as Marco said with a smile, “ease the added workload his wife, Gena, has been managing.”

Included at the Key Ceremony celebration were Minnesota’s own Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, who graciously thanked SPC Marco Solt and his family for their service and sacrifice. Senator

Klobuchar added a quick anecdote related to her first meeting with Marco.

“It is something I’ll never forget.

I was having a bad day, and yes, politicians have bad days,” she said.

At that point she took a break to visit injured troops at Walter Reed General Hospital and met Marco, who was optimistic in spite of his injuries. He told her, “I’ve lost my legs, but I’ve got my life in front of me.” Senator Klobuchar found his bright and optimistic perspective inspired her.

With speeches done, honor guards formed, United States flag raised and cheers from the gathered supporters, Marco, Gena and son Devin, led the way into their new home. “We are so excited, I’m at a loss for words. Not only does this mean a lot to me, but it means a lot to all veterans. It shows them that there are people out there that support them” shared Marco. Then, in the middle of all the guests, two-year-old Devin sat down on the living room floor and had lunch, making the home transfer to the

Solts complete. The Solt’s, whose moving truck was to arrive within several hours, were cozily settled in before the holidays.

Another home completed. And, BATC Foundation did what BATC Foundation does best, inspires members of BATC to participate in supporting distressed members of our community with safe and appropriate housing options. This dream home could not have been possible without the community partner, Homes for Our Troops and build partner, Accent Homes. These leaders were joined by an amazing contingent of build vendors, professional building volunteers, material and funding donors, family members who came out on Volunteer Day and many more. To our BATC Foundation members we are endlessly thankful for their commitment, investment in our community and on-going support.

And to the Solt family, with a new baby boy expected in March, welcome to your new home.

Perri Graham-Raff BATC Foundation Executive Director perri@batc.org 651-697-7563

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It has been a privilege for BATC Foundation and our partners to work on an accessible home for the Solt family. We honor Marco’s service, the sacrifices of the family, and the leadership both Marco and Gena provide our community through their humanity, hard work and grace under difficult circumstances. And so we say to Marco, Gena, Devin, and let’s not forget the other family members, Tyson the bull dog, and Vito the boxer, welcome home and thank you for being part of our community.

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Saturday April 16, 2016 Metropolitan Ballroom, Golden Valley

With HGTV Personality and Host of “Bath Crashers,” and 2016 participant on Ellen’s Design Challenge—Matt Muenster will be our Emcee!

4 pm Silent Auction/Networking 6:30 pm Dinner and Program 7:30 pm Wild Deuces Piano Duo

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Registration opens March 1.

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Please contact Perri Graham-Raff (perri@batc.org or 651.697.7565)

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Meet the 2016

BATC Foundation Board of Directors Thank you to our 2015 Board of Directors for their insight, talent and guidance. Welcome to our new Board of Director members, Lynne Jensen-Nelson, Kristin Rother and Steve Weakly.

PRESIDENT

Stephen Roche*

Scott Jensen*

Showcase Renovations, Inc. sroche@showcaserenovation.com

David Weekley Homes sjensen.scott@aol.com

Kathy Greiner Rebuilding Together Twin Cities k.greiner@rebuildingtogethertwincities.org

VICE PRESIDENT Bob Bennett* Lyman Roofing & Siding bob_bennett@lymanrs.com

Lynne Jensen-Nelson (New) Conversion-omics lynne@conversion-omics.com

SECRETARY Jody Kern* Wells Fargo Private Mortgage Jody.kern@wellsfargo.com

TREASURER Scott Jenewein* CAMBRIA scottjenewein@gmail.com

Lynne is a well-respected sales leader, speaker, trainer and coach who has received the NAHB Platinum Award for Distinguished Sales Leadership. As founder of Conversion-omics, Lynne consults with businesses to refine their sales approach and improve profitability. Lynne also brings with her a Master’s Degree in Communications.

Bob Michels

PAST PRESIDENT Trace Mills*

Bob Michels Construction, Inc. bob@bmichels-const.com

Mattamy Homes Trace.mills@mattamycorp.com

Dennis Medo

MEMBERS AT LARGE Richard Berg* Contract Interiors, Inc. Richard@ciiflooring.com

The Builders Group dmedo@tbgmn.com

Kristin Rother (New)

Lampert Lumber kristin.rother@lampertlumbercom

Working in Lampert Lumber’s Sales Division, Kristin enjoys building relationships and helping builders find solutions to problems.

Kristin has been active in BATC’s Young Professional Committee, the BATC Foundation Gala Planning Committee, NARI and ASID. When not working, Kristin plays on a championship kickball team and goes to watch Wild Hockey games with her husband.

Lynne Jensen-Nelson

Steve Weakly (New) Brush Masters steve@brushmasters.com

Steve has been with Brush Masters Painting and Drywall for 24 years and is currently Director of Production. Steve was also a participant in the Foundation homebuilding trip to Haiti. With his wife, Breana, and his two sons, they make their home in Ramsey.

John Zirbes

Kristin Rother

Lyman Lumber john_zirbes@lymanlumber.com

BATC BOARD REPRESENTATIVE Chris Contreras CalAtlantic Homes Chris.Contreras@calatl.com * Executive Committee Member

Steve Weakley

Upcoming Events Join us at the Bluebird House Ribbon Cutting February 16, 2016- 3pm - 4pm

Have you Heard the News?

The BATC Foundation has a brand-new quarterly newsletter.

If you would like to know more about what your Foundation is up to, send your email to jacki@batc.org and we’ll be happy to make sure you get a copy.

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accessible to work on an and the n and our partners of the family, BATC Foundatio privilege for service, the sacrifices their humanity, hard work It has been a honor Marco’s through let’s not Solt family. We provide our communityto Marco, Gena, Devin, and home for the say home Marco and Gena ces. And so we leadership both the boxer, welcome difficult circumstan dog, and Vito Tyson the bull and grace under family members, . forget the other of our community for being part and thank you

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Amy have much to the home after Marco said they in Ramsey. Senators invited to tour year and will Al Franken were handed over. be thankful this Klobuchar and the keys had been gave a and home e new cozy I’m at a also in attendanc enjoy their “We are so excited, you to the new the holidays. special thank not only does just in time for loss for words, soon ers. will it homeown to me, but The Solt family this mean a lot more. They are his legs all veterans. It prepare for one Marco lost both means a lot to boy due this in Afghanistan there are expecting a baby below the knee shows them that vehicle hit that support when his unit’s people out there March. ut the key Solt. an IED. Througho them,” said Marco family, ceremony friends,

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Thank You The BATC Foundation has been privileged to be involved with three very special projects this year.

We would like to express our sincere thanks for all of the following businesses who have made these projects possible. The Foundation depends on the generosity of our BATC members to be able to complete our projects and we are never disappointed by your response. On behalf of the BATC Foundation and, most importantly, our project recipients, THANK YOU!

Build Partners

Dream Home Builders

Accent Homes

Carl M. Hansen Companies

Army SPC Marco Solt Home

Hartman Homes

Partner Agencies

Lecy Bros. Homes & Remodeling

Homes for Our Troops

Finished Basement Company

Healthy Exposure Construction, Inc

Karen’s Home

John Kraemer & Sons, Inc

Vujovich Design Build, Inc.

Vujovich Design Build

Jyland Construction Management Co.

Xpand, Inc

The Bluebird House

Homeward Bound

Renaissance Builders, Inc.

Rebuilding Together Twin Cities

Ridge Creek Custom Homes

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Carpentry Contractors Co. Carroll’s Exterior Remodeling Central Turf & Irrigation Supply Chad Tepesta Masonry City of Maple Grove City of Ramsey

Aker Doors, Inc

Cityscape Contracting, Inc.

All Ways Hauling

CK Cleaning Services

All, Inc

Classic Construction

Alliant Engineering

Ron DeCoux

Anchor Roofing Artful Living Magazine

Ellen Cohen and Tim Cossalter

Aspen Electric

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B Bachman’s Timothy and Victoria Barzen Ben Cox Richard and Bonnie Berg Better Futures MN Laura Bernstein-Biebl Biffs Bob Michels Construction Boyer Masonry

Condor Fire and Stone Contract Interiors, Inc Corporate 4 Insurance Agency Credit River Electric Crown of Minnesota D DFP Planning & Design Dehli Development Distinctive Drywall Dunwoody College of Technology

Briggs & Morgan

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Dick and Sandra Brown

Deb Earl

Brush Masters

Susan Erickson

Randy Buffie

Eull Woodworks

Builders Association of the Twin Cities

Excel Tile and Stone

The Builders Group C

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CalAtlantic Homes

Finished Basement Company

Cambria

Fireside Hearth & Home

Foley & Mansfield Francois & Co. Brenda Francis G Genz Ryan Plumbing & Heating Perri and Diane GrahamRaff H Hakanson Anderson Surveyors Hallmark Building Supplies Hansen Family Foundation Harkraft, Inc. Katie and Dana Harms Healthy Exp Heating & Cooling Two, Inc Hope Benefits dba Ignite Payments I In Focus Systems Intersource/Contract Flooring Isles Ranch J J&W Asphalt, Inc Karla Jennings Scott Jensen JL Schwieters Bldg.

Supply/Constuc., Inc. John Kraemer & Sons JZ Electric K Ed Kadletz and Cathy Casey Katy Kiekbusch

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Seal Rite/Thermatrue

Shawn Nelson

Selective Insurance

Niemela Construction North Metro

Shaw/Stewart Lumber Co.

Norlex Turf & Outdoor Services

Jill Simons

North Central States Regoional Council of Carpenters

Southern Lights

North Metro Auto Glass North Star Kitchens North Star Kitchens Northern Asphalt O On-Site Sanitation P

LP Building Products

Solid LLC Southview Design Spring Plumbing Stewart Plumbing Stockness Construction Suburban Framing, Inc T Taylor Made Construction, Inc.

Lund’s & Byerly’s Catering

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TC Fireplace & Stone Co, Inc

Penguin Insulaiton

Rich and Donni Torres

Lyman Lumber Co.

Darlene Personius

Tradition Capital Bank

Lyman Roofing & Siding M Ryan Maas Manor Concrete Marvin/Shaw Lumber Marvin Windows & Doors Susan Marvin Masterpiece Homes, Inc Mattamy Homes

Piperight Plumbing Preferred Plumbing Princess Marble and Granite Progressive Asphal Construction, LLC Prosource Pulte Homes of MN Q

MCI Paint & Drywall, Inc.

Quality Insulation

Metro Home Waterproofing

Rauscher & Associates

Midwest Landscaping Trace Mills and Tracey Flack-Mills Minnesota Exteriors, Inc

R RGB Services Robey Construction, LLC Peg Roessler S

MN Assoc of Exterior Specialists (MNAES)

Sabre Plumbing

MN Department of Health

Scherer Bros. Lumber Co.

V Viking Automatic Sprinkler Co. Village Floor Vujovich Design Build W Walter’s Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc. Water Doctors Water Treatment Co. Wells Fargo Foundation Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Westwood Professional Services, Inc. X Xpand Z John and Mary Jo Zirbes

As of December 1, 2015

Although we have tried hard not to miss anyone, we are human. Please let us know if your name is missing so that we might acknowledge your gift.

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member news

staying connected Welcome to Member News. This is the place to learn about what’s happening in the lives of BATC members. We feature awards, births, marriages, condolences, promotions, new hires, and all sorts of other milestones.

BIG NEWS NEW Interractive Online Selection Tool BATC member Modern Design just doubled the size of its Cologne showroom and introduced a new interactive online cabinetry selection tool that enables contractors, designers and their clients to consider and choose various cabinet styles, materials, finishes, hardware, features and countertops.

AWARDS President’s Club Award Two of our member companies, Krech Exteriors and Lindus Construction, were honored with

GAF’s most prestigious contractor award: The GAF President’s Club Award. This highly coveted award recognizes residential roofing contractors that are among the “elite of the elite” nationwide.

NAHB Honors John Kraemer and Sons, Inc. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently recognized John Kraemer and Sons, Inc. as the 2015 NAHB/Builders Mutual Insurance Company Safety Award For Excellence (SAFE) first place winner in the category of Single Family Builder Safety Program of the Year (11 to 100 home starts per year) and first place in the category of Remodeler Safety Program of the Year (More than 50 employees).

TELL US YOUR NEWS: Remember to send all your important news and announcements to katy@batc.org!

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Welcome, Brad Norling

Our sincerest sympathies to the family of Craig Plekkenpol for the loss of his mother, Joan Plekkenpol. Joan passed away on November 17, 2015 at the age of 83.

Brad Norling has joined the Westwood Professional Services’ Minneapolis office as a senior biologist/project manager supporting its environmental services. He will be working on a broad range of field studies, compliance monitoring and permitting projects for Westwood’s land, oil and gas pipeline and wind energy markets.

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Our hearts are with the Ford family at the passing of former Minnesota Homebuilders Association president Dwayne “Whitey” Ford, age 80. Whitey, along with his wife Marjorie, began a successful home building business, winning two Reggie Awards in 1971 and 1974, and later started a remodeling business specializing in decks and porches.

Showroom Showdown: Hedberg Supply announced Meriwether Felt, AIA, of Meriwether, Inc. as the winner of its Showroom Showdown contest,

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