Builders' Digest | Oct-Dec 2014

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A non-refundable extended lock fee is required.1

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1.If the property appraisal report does not satisfy the Lender’s requirements or the Lender denies the application as not creditworthy, the extended lock fee is refundable. In all other events, the extended lock fee is non-refundable.

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Executive Director David Siegel

Editor & Director of Marketing/Communications Wendy Danks Creative Services Director Dawnita Parmely Communications Coordinator Katy Ervin Creative Services Coordinator Casey Hafner Graphic Designer/Partner Fulfillment Laurie Spartz Graphic Designer Hannah Morford Advertising Sales Kori Meewes Brad Meewes

Marketing & Events Manager Nicole Coon

BATC Foundation Executive Director Perri Graham

Membership Director Deb Earl

Controller Janice Meyer Director of Public Policy & MN Green Path Executive Director James Vagle Graphics Assistant Derek Wilkinson

Office Manager Heather Litchy Public Policy Assistant Mary Schweich Press Secretary Katie Eldred Receptionist Emily Petermann

Marketing & Education Manager Tom Gavaras

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contents on the cover Carting around at the always popular BATC Open, held August 5th at The Wilds Golf Club in Prior Lake: (back) Tom Zerull, Vujovich Design Build, Inc., David Burke and Jeff Kraemer, John Kraemer & Sons, Inc., and (front) Brett Remme, In-Focus Systems (See more photos on pages 40–41.)

4 Letter From the EO

30 Artisan Home Tour

6 A Word From Our President

36 Welcome New Members

10 Events Calendar

38 Member Drive

Large Volume Builders Bill Burgess Lennar

14 Elevating Housing Issues to the Next Level

39 Member SPIKE

Associate Vice President Daryl Doehr Marvin Windows & Doors

Membership Brian Robbins Pella Windows & Doors

46 MN Green Path

Past Associate Vice President Kerry Mulcrone Kerry & Co.

Parade of HomesSM Jim Kuiken Accent Homes, Inc.

18 Why Employers Should be Concerned about the McDonald’s Decision

52 BATC Staff

24 BATC University

54 Endorsed Programs

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President Shawn Nelson New Spaces

BATC Remodelerssm Jolynn Johnson Crystal Kitchen Center, Inc.

Builder Vice President Chris Contreras Ryland Homes

Secretary Todd Polifka Brush Masters

Public Policy Jason McCarty Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Treasurer Meg Jaeger Mega Homes, Inc.

Small Volume Builders Gary Kraemer John Kraemer & Sons Inc.

Immediate Past President Pamela Belz Senior Housing Partners

National Directors Craig Plekkenpol Plekkenpol Builders, Inc.

Past President Council Curt Swanson Swanson Homes

At-Large Member Brett Remme In-Focus Systems At-Large Member John Rask Hans Hagen Homes, Inc.

The BUILDERS’ DIGEST magazine is the official publication of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). The BUILDERS’ 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 BUILDERS’ DIGEST issues published on an annual basis.

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26 Parade of HomesSM Remodelers Showcase®

42 BATC Foundation

56 BATC Elite Sponsors 58 Member News

Advertising Directory ABC Supply Co., Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Bank of America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Brock White Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Brush Masters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 CenterPoint Energy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 55 Central Marble Products, Inc.. . . . . . . . . 12 Cityscape Painting Contractors, Inc.. . . . . 9 Corporate 4 Insurance Agency Inc.. . . . .60 Erosion Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 GM Elite Dealers. . . . . . Inside Front Cover IDC-Automatic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 In-Focus Systems. . . . . . Inside Back Cover Installed Building Solutions, LLC . . . . . . 45 J&W Asphalt, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 JL Schwieters Bldg. Supply/Const., Inc.. 23 Lake Elmo Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Lampert Lumber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Light’N Up!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Lyman Lumber Co./ABC Millwork . . . . . 29

Marvin Windows and Doors. . . . . . . . . . . 5 Merchants Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Molin Concrete Products Company. . . . 12 NAHB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Pella Windows & Doors - Twin Cities, Inc..19 PlexiDor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 ProBuild. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 RSR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Scherer Bros. Lumber Co. . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Schwieters Companies, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . 21 Shaw/Stewart Lumber Co.. . . . . . . . . . . 16 Stein Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Synergy Products, LLC. . . . . . . Back Cover The Builders Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Thermo-Tech Windows, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . 35 Trimpac, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. . . . . . . . . . 1

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letter from the eo

Three Goals Guide BATC in 2014 Elections Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger suggested in a recent radio interview that the prevalent American view is that people are inherently reasonable and inclined toward peaceful compromise and common sense.

On the other hand, Kissinger said, the traditional European approach to order had viewed peoples and states as inherently competitive.

I hope that the American view of the world as outlined by Kissinger is in fact the case.

Perhaps it is on the global scale about which he writes. And yet, I find myself skeptical based on what I see in politics today. Was Governor Dayton inherently reasonable and inclined toward peaceful compromise and common sense in his insistence on home indoor sprinklers? I would argue not.

Too few legislators and policy makers in state government seemed so inclined. That unfortunate reality is why BATC is deeply engaged at the Capitol, with state and regional regulatory agencies and in the 2014 election. BATC seeks to

keep homes affordable through rational and sensible legislation and regulation, allowing Minnesota citizens of all means to achieve the American Dream of owning a home.

Our focus on the 2014 election through Housing First has placed BATC in a leadership role at a pivotal moment in state politics.

Our first goal in this effort is to elevate BATC (so that lawmakers and policy makers think carefully about the impact any law or regulation has on building and remodeling homes). Our second goal is to elect a friendly speaker of the Minnesota House.

And our third goal is to create a Housing Caucus of legislators at the Capitol who care deeply about our industry and preserving the American Dream in Minnesota.

We are pleased to be working in the electoral arena as part of a coalition of business organizations including the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, the Minnesota Association of Realtors,® the Minnesota Auto Dealers Association, the Coalition of Minnesota Businesses,

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the Minnesota Grocers Association, Minnesota Action Network, the Minnesota Business Partnership and others. Together, we hope to create a better business climate for Minnesota anchored on the principles of common sense and compromise.

Our Housing First efforts all begin with you, our members, and we are grateful for your support. My former boss in a previous association used to say political success for associations is about the two M’s—Money and Membership. BATC is in the fortunate position to have both thanks to you. Influencing elections, lobbying legislators, negotiating with regulators, creating a grassroots network— each of these activities can best be achieved with the collective voice of an Association. Your membership and engagement in BATC makes that possible. And yes, it benefits the nonmembers too, so let them know about our good work and urge them to join and support the cause. Here’s wishing us all good fortune in the election ahead.

David Siegel BATC Executive Director

Stay up to date as the political winds whirl by reading your weekly Voice e-newsletter.

Our focus on the 2014 election through Housing First has placed BATC in a leadership role at a pivotal moment in state politics.

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Goal 2 Elect friendly speaker of the Minnesota House

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Goal 3 Create a Housing Caucus of legislators

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a word from our president

Thank You

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As this is my final Builders Digest column as BATC President, I wanted to first say thank you for your support and confidence in me.

I’ve truly enjoyed serving the association over the last nine months, and am so impressed with the great work of our members and staff.

All of our successes are due to the amazing people that dedicate themselves in large and small ways to this industry and our association.

It has been a privilege to serve you this year.

I will continue to work hard for you over the rest of my term, and plan to remain actively involved long into the future.

I am proud of the many accomplishments of our association this year – strengthening and growing our Parade of Homes brand, elevating our industry on the political stage, and focusing our efforts to create first class events for our members. I have just a few more requests for you with the remainder of my time: First

VOTE ON NOVEMBER 4TH! And ideally, vote for “housing champions.” BATC’s advocacy work is extremely important, and made much easier when we have a strong Housing Caucus at the state Capitol. Getting to walk the halls of the legislature this last session I was impressed Vote with the footprint we have made for with legislators. I was also struck Housing by the need to educate and culChampions tivate advocates for keeping housing affordable and making it possible for everyone in our communities to achieve the dream of home ownership, with all of the benefits that go along with owning a home. We have worked hard to identify candidates that have either a track record or have shown an understanding of our issues and a desire to support the homebuilding and

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remodeling industry. If you’re undecided, please check out our article on page 14 for more information.

Shawn Nelson Second

GET MORE INVOLVED! As I mentioned, I owe a huge thank you to all of you for the time and talent you devote to BATC. This fall please take a look at what opportunities you can commit to for 2015. Large or small, we appreciate all you can offer. Maybe it is joining your first committee because you have an interest in education, public policy, our Foundation, the Parade of Large or Homes or Remodelers Showcase, small, we or want to help with an event. Or, appreciate maybe you are ready to provide all you more leadership and serve as Vice can offer Chair or Chair of a committee.

Or, maybe it is just committing to attend a couple more events. I can personally attest to the fact that the more active you become, the more you get back. And you really can make a difference by bringing your expertise and knowledge to bear on BATC’s efforts.

Please let us know what committees interest you and join us at a few events.

Speaking of events, I’d like to extend my personal invitation to join us on October 23rd for our first annual Building Industry Gala.

We’ve expanded our traditional fall awards banquet to become all-inclusive for every one of BATC’s members. At the BIG night, we’ll honor all of our award winners (Reggie, ROMA, Trillium, Builder-Remodeler-Associate of the Year, and more), we’ll enjoy bidding on all sorts of fabulous items at our BATC Foundation silent/live auction, and we’ll enjoy

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I’d like to extend my personal invitation to join us on October 23rd for our first annual Building Industry Gala.

See pages 32-33 for more information.

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KARE 11 Backyard on Parade

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delicious food from D’Amico and Sons at a great new venue, the Union Depot in St. Paul. Get out your favorite gowns and bow ties (because bow ties are cool), and join all of your industry friends and colleagues at this amazing celebration. See details on pages 32-33.

BATC has had a number of successes during the year, and a couple of disappointments (can you say sprinklers?), but I can honestly say that everyone involved, from the Board of Directors, to committee members, to BATC’s talented staff has given 110 percent effort to achieve BATC’s goals and meet our mission of helping our members build their businesses through marketing, advocacy and industry connections. We truly are striving to be the leading voice for builders and remodelers. And more often than not, we hit it out of the park.

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Thank you again for your support over the year. I am optimistic about the future of our industry and our ability to positively address the challenges we face, and I look forward to seeing all of your companies grow and thrive.

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1. Parade of Homes visitors had a blast trying out the new Backyard 2. Chris Becker, Twin City Fireplace & Stone; Karen Filloon, Southview Design; Dennis Ehlert, Brock White; Kelley Burfeind, Anchor Block Company 3. Chris Becker, Twin City Fireplace & Stone; Dennis Ehlert, Brock White 4. Back Row: Howard Merriam, Studio5051; Susan Altenbach, Studio5051; Denny Sandin, The Mill Pond; Sharon Sandin, The Mill Pond; Front Row: Judy Lucas, Hom Furniture; Karen Filloon, Southview Design 5. Parade Home #11...of course! 6. Parade goers—looking at literature from our partners— wistfully wishing for their own BATC/KARE 11 Backyard

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NAHB’s International Builders’ Show is bigger and better than ever! The show is co-located with NKBA’s Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. Join 125,000 industry professionals from around the globe to see 1,300 exhibitors in over 500,000 square feet of amazing displays and valuable information.

NAHB International Builders’ Show January 20-22, 2015 Las Vegas, Nevada

If you haven’t been to the show, now’s the time to go. Get all the details online at BuildersShow.com.

Then, make sure to visit BATC’s Hospitality Suite.

2015 BATC IBS HOSPITALITY SUITE January 21, 2015

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SPONSOR THE 2015 BATC IBS HOSPITALITY SUITE! Contact Kori (612-801-9874) or Brad (651-269-2399) for more information.

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events

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OCT 7

BATC’S 2ND ANNUAL CLAY SHOOT BATC’s 2nd Annual Clay Shoot at the Wild Wings of Oneka Hunt Club & Sporting Clays in Hugo.

SOLD OUT! Join us next year!

Wild Wings of Oneka Hunt Club & Sporting Clays 9491 - 152nd St. N., Hugo, 55038

OCT 8 NEW MINNESOTA BUILDING AND ENERGY CODE COURSE With the new building and energy codes set to be adopted in early 2015, BATC University has you covered! Two hours of builder contractor CE credits. $25 per person.

8:00 AM–12 NOON Warners’ Stellian Corporate HQ Seminar Room, 550 Atwater Circle, St. Paul, MN 55103 Register at www.BATCUniversity.org

OCT 9 MEMBER DRIVE During October, designated membership month, we’re looking to recruit 50 new members. Spread the word!

See page 38 for more information. May the SPIKE points be ever in your favor!

9:00 AM–11:00 AM BATC Seminar Room Deb Earl, 651-697-7562 or Deb@BATC.org

OCT 15 NEW MINNESOTA BUILDING AND ENERGY CODE COURSE With the new building and energy codes set to be adopted in early 2015, BATC University has you covered! Two hours of builder contractor CE credits. $25 per person.

8:00 AM–12 NOON BATC, 2960 Centre Pointe Dr., Roseville, MN 55113

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EPA LEAD RENOVATOR REFRESHER COURSE Attn: Remodelers, Contractors, Painters, Plumbers, Roofers, Electricians and HVAC Technicians! EPA lead renovation certifications expire every five years. Renew your certification and earn four hours of builder contractor CE credits at a convenient morning or afternoon class taught by EPA-certified trainers.

NEW MINNESOTA BUILDING AND ENERGY CODE COURSE With the new building and energy codes set to be adopted in early 2015, BATC University has you covered! Two hours of builder contractor CE credits. $25 per person.

Per Class: $149 BATC Member $175 Non-Member

Register at www.BATCUniversity.org

8:00 AM–12 NOON Shaw/Stewart Lumber Co. Seminar Room, 645 Johnson St. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

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8:00 AM–12 NOON —OR— 1:00–5:00 PM BATC, 2960 Centre Pointe Dr., Roseville, MN 55113 Register at www.BATCUniversity.org

BATC BUCK AUCTION & HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE Gather up your BATC Bucks, bring your non-perishable food items and come prepared to bid on some great items!

OCT 23

THE BIG NIGHT Please join us as we toast the industry Save the Date for the at BATC’s new Building Industry Gala annual BATC Buck (BIG) Night. We will Auction! This event gives us the opportunity celebrate the industry to reward and thank members for their and raise our glasses oast the Jndustry volunteer hours and service to the as BATC presents all association.

B U I L Dand ING INDUSTRY GALA of our awards honors together at one Not only are we rewarding our members spectacular event. for their volunteer time, but we’d like to 5:00 PM Social & Silent Auction donate to help those in need by collecting 7:00–9:30 PM Awards Presentation & Live Auction non-perishable food items for the Holiday season.

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Two hours of builder Cash & Prize drawings will be available the Jndustry again this year. contractor CEoast credits. $25 per person.

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4:30–7:00PM BATC, 2960 Centre Pointe Dr., Roseville, MN 55113 Register at www.BATC.org Registration is FREE but we ask you to RSVP for planning purposes (each attendee registers individually).

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FAST FORWARD EDUCATION Insurance, Lawyers and Contracts, Oh My! Join us as our panel of experts offers tips and answers questions at our Fast Forward/Remodelers Roundtable Panel Discussion.

Attorney Paul Smith, Larkin Hoffman Mike Hoppe, Corporate Four Insurance Butch Sprenger, Destiny Homes Registration is FREE but we ask you to RSVP for planning purposes (each attendee registers individually).

2:00–4:30 PM BATC, 2960 Centre Pointe Dr., Roseville, MN 55113 Register at www.BATC.org

NOV 19 NEW MINNESOTA BUILDING AND ENERGY CODE COURSE With the new building and energy codes set to be adopted in early 2015, BATC University has you covered! Two hours of builder contractor CE credits. $25 per person.

DEC 10 EPA LEAD RENOVATOR REFRESHER COURSE Attn: Remodelers, Contractors, Painters, Plumbers, Roofers, Electricians and HVAC Technicians! EPA lead renovation certifications expire every five years. Renew your certification and earn four hours of builder contractor CE credits at a convenient morning or afternoon class taught by EPA-certified trainers.

Per Class: $149 BATC Member $175 Non-Member 8:00 AM–12 NOON —OR— 1:00–5:00 PM BATC, 2960 Centre Pointe Dr., Roseville, MN 55113 Register at www.BATCUniversity.org

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NEW MINNESOTA BUILDING AND ENERGY CODE COURSE With the new building and energy codes set to be adopted in early 2015, BATC University has you covered! Two hours of builder contractor CE credits. $25 per person.

8:00 AM–12 NOON BATC, 2960 Centre Pointe Dr., Roseville, MN 55113

It could be tucked into a photo or stuck in a drawing…in a margin…in a body of text…even used as an exclamation point at the end of a headline (but never in an advertisement). It resembles a real-life nail and looks something like this…

FIND THIS

Per Class: $149 BATC Member $175 Non-Member

1:00–5:00 PM BATC, 2960 Centre Pointe Dr., Roseville, MN 55113

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A nail is hidden somewhere in every issue of the Builders’ Digest, including the one you’re holding right now.

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The nail above is just an example – it is not the real one hidden for this issue’s contest. We’ve concealed To celebrate the real one elsewhere in this issue, our and it could sponsorship andthe Spike be a different color or size. Keep in mind, Club logo’s nail rebuild does not count. ofWhen themembers find the nail, they can email or fax a note to the Builders KARE 11 Backyard, Association of the Twin Cities, telling what page it’s the Parade of Homes and on. ParticipantsRemodelers will be entered into a drawing towill win Showcase a business-cardboth size adinclude in this publication or a set an Outdoor of member labels (non-electronic version).

All other Living editorial section this entries receive fall. $20 inInBATC Bucks.

Entries must be addition to articles received by November 15, 2014. about how to make their spaces special, we’ll Found outdoor the nail?

Email the page showcase great backyards number of your guess to laurie@batc.org. (or porches or front yards) Or, mail or fax to: Nail Hunt, 2960 Centre Pointe ofBATC several Parade Homes Dr., Roseville, MN 55113 and Remodeling projects.

Fax: 651.697.7575 We’re even inviting the public to tour (for limited hours) the KARE 11 backyard.

Congrat’s!

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NOTABLE DATES Parade of Homes

To celebrate our sponsorship and rebuild of the KARE 11 Backyard,

July 8 Final Proofs Issued July 17 Final Proofs Return Deadline July 17 Final Date to Banner a Home as Not Available for Showing

the Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase will both include an Outdoor Living editorial section this fall. In addition to articles about how to make their outdoor spaces special, we’ll showcase great backyards (or porches or front yards) of several Parade Homes and Remodeling projects.

We’re even inviting the public to tour (for limited hours) the KARE 11 backyard.

July 17 Final Date to Change Price July 17 Final Date to Move a Home Less Than One Mile July 17 Entry Payment Balance Due

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July 17 Final Date to Provide Calendar Event Information Aug 14 Fall Tour Goes Live on ParadeofHomes.org Aug 22 Guidebooks are Delivered to Holiday Stationstores

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July 8 Final Proofs Issued

Advertise in the 2014 Fall Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase Guidebooks and online at ParadeofHomes.org to reach the most qualified and motivated prospects. Whether you’re a builder or remodeler seeking new clients or your retail home products or services, the Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase has a proven track record of reaching the most real buyers.

July 17 Final Proofs Return Deadline

Give Kori or Brad Meewes a call to find the right package for you.

July 17 Entry Payment Balance Due

Contact Kori at 612-801-9874 or Kori@BATC.org, Brad at 651-269-2399 or Brad@BATC.org

Aug 22 Guidebooks are Delivered to Holiday Stationstores

Space Reservations Deadline: July 7, 2014

Aug 14 Fall Tour Goes Live on ParadeofHomes.org

July 17 Final Date to Banner a Home as “Not Available for Showing” July 17 Final date to provide information for printed Calendar of Events

Materials Due July 14, 2014

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Housing Issues

elevating housing issues to the next level

By Katie Eldred

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Election time means that Minnesotans will more deeply examine how the state is doing, and how they feel those in office are representing them.

While many may simply look at the recovering economy and think things are fine, those of us in the housing industry know there is a serious list of concerns. At the top of that list: costly regulations that threaten the ability of every Minnesotan to afford their dream home.

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“The stakes are higher today than they’ve ever been. Since the midnineties, regulation has spiked, pushing prices ever higher,” said BATC Public Policy Director James Vagle.

“If we have lawmakers that understand that, it helps all of us.”

For the typical new home today, regulation accounts for nearly 30 percent of the cost. With many families already struggling to afford a home, these regulations can price them out completely. Minnesota ranks at the top of U.S. states with the highest housing regulation. In the Twin Cities metro area, these regulations come in many forms and are imposed by multiple levels of government.

“People are surprised to hear that for every home we build in the metro we contribute a park dedication fee — in some cities it’s $50 dollars per home and in others it’s $5,000 dollars.

We agree that development should protect natural resources, but when we have multiple agencies regulating the same thing, that’s where it gets really expensive. It also slows down the process, and at the end of the day it’s all passed on to homeowners in the price they pay for a new home. What we’re asking for is smarter government and sometimes smaller government,” explains Vagle.

Last year’s legislative session proved to BATC that this issue is still ignored by some of our key lawmakers, including the governor. BATC is working to ensure that candidates up for election/ re-election are well aware of this regulatory burden and how it will affect homebuilders and owners.

“Governor Dayton’s sprinkler mandate was a straight forward issue that legislators on both sides of the aisle understood,” says Vagle. “Many of

“The stakes are higher today than they’ve ever been.

Since the midnineties, regulation has spiked, pushing prices ever higher.

If we have lawmakers that understand that, it helps all of us.”

James Vagle | BATC Public Policy Director

The map below splits states into quartiles based on the newly constructed index for 2010.

quartile 1 quartile 2 quartile 3 quartile 4

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our other issues are more complicated.

Because of that, we need to do our best job of packaging out an affordability message that legislators can grasp quickly and rally around.”

Finding the right messaging and allies is really what BATC’s advocacy and Housing First work is all about. “Homeownership is still the cornerstone dream and foundation for prosperity for families,” says Shawn Nelson, BATC’s 2014 President and owner of New Spaces. “The regulatory footprint in the state continues to grow and we need relief. We need housing champions that will continue to help us make housing more affordable for Minnesota families.

the Met Council,” Nelson continues. “But when you can’t buy a house in the right school district, that strikes home.”

BATC has been intensely focused in the political arena this fall. “We’re doing a lot of work setting the table, elevating

“I think most people don’t pay attention to the smaller issues, like sprinklers or

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issues, placing a stronger focus on communications,” Vagle stresses. “And, we’re taking it to a new level. We’re working hard to communicate and engage our grass roots members, and we’ve moved aggressively into electoral politics, because candidates need to think housing.

“Why? It’s clear, as more housing champions get into office we’ll start to see our priorities become our legislators’ priorities.”

www.HousingFirstMN.org

If you haven’t donated to Housing First, please consider supporting our cause. Housing First is an Independent Expenditure Fund and can accept individual and corporate dollars. For more information visit HousingFirstMN.org. And, even if you choose not to donate, please remember to VOTE on November 4th.

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Why Employers Should be Concerned about the McDonald’s Decision

By Phyllis Karasov, shareholder, Larkin Hoffman On July 29, 2014, the National Labor Relations Board General Counsel announced that he would authorize complaints against McDonald’s USA, LLC, in over 40 unfair labor practice cases where the legal employers were McDonald’s franchisees. The decision to include the franchisor as a joint employer would change NLRB law which has existed for 30 years.

General Counsel. The general counsel is advocating shedding the current framework in favor of a “totality of the circumstances” approach, noting that technological advances permit franchisors to exert control from afar. For example, a franchisor can keep track of a franchisee’s sales data, labor costs, employee productivity, can monitor employee schedules, and even accept and

screen employment applications through the franchisor website.

Under the general counsel’s proposed broader guidelines, a joint employer would be one that “exercise[s] direct or indirect control over significant terms and conditions of employment of another entity’s employees, where it possess[es] the unexercised potential to

The test currently applied by the NLRB requires that to be a joint employer, a legally separate entity must exercise significant and direct control over the other entity’s employees and the other employees’ essential terms and conditions of employment.

Many employers reading of this development assumed that it had no impact on them, since they are not franchise operations. However, the decision to treat McDonald’s as a joint employer could be extended to other situations. For example, temporary employee companies, staffing agencies, outsource and subcontract service companies and similar contingent staffing models could be found to be joint employers with clients under reasoning similar to that which the general counsel wishes to apply to the McDonald’s cases.

The joint employer test presently used by the NLRB would be abandoned as proposed by the NLRB’s

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However, the decision to treat McDonald’s as a joint employer could be extended to other situations. For example… subcontract service companies and similar contingent staffing models could be found to be joint employers with clients under reasoning similar to that which the general counsel wishes to apply to the McDonald’s cases. control such terms and conditions of employment, or where ‘industrial realities’ otherwise ma[k]e it an essential party to meaningful collective bargaining.” This new framework would be more closely aligned with other regulations under the FMLA, FLSA, Title VII of the EEOC, and the ADA.

FMLA Joint Employer Test The FMLA joint employer test utilizes a “totality of the circumstances” test to find a joint employer relationship where “there is an arrangement between employers to share an employee’s services or to interchange employees; one employer acts directly or indirectly in the interest of the other employer in relation to the employee; or the employers share direct or indirect control of an employee because one employer controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the other employer.” The FLSA employs the same test, finding that all joint employers may be both individually and jointly responsible for compliance with the Act if these factors are sufficiently met.

Title VII Joint Employer Test Under Title VII, some courts allow complainants to include joint employers for the purpose of meeting the 15-employee minimum to invoke coverage under the Act. The complainant must prove that the employers exercise sufficient control over operations as to be considered co-employers. This less-formalized test has not been uniformly applied across jurisdictions, with at least one court recognizing the negative policy implications of allowing small businesses to be considered joint employers alongside larger entities for the purposes of Title VII liability.

ADA Joint Employer Test The ADA also uses a “totality of the circumstances” approach that utilizes the following factors: (1) the interrelation of operations, (2) common management, (3) centralized control of labor relations, and (4) common ownership or financial control existing among the several entities. If two 20

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entities are found to be joint employers, both will have a duty to provide reasonable accommodations.

“totality of the circumstances” approach here simply reinforces that each joint employer determination would be highly fact-specific.

In 2000, the EEOC provided the following guidance, using a temporary staffing agency to illustrate how each entity could be liable as a joint employer. A staffing firm placing a temporary worker would be liable under the ADA if it “fails to provide a necessary reasonable accommodation, absent undue hardship, in connection with a pre-employment test that it administers to an individual with a disability either directly or on a client’s behalf; uses the results of a test that it administers directly or on a client’s behalf to exclude an individual with a disability, where the use of such results is not job-related and consistent with business necessity; or knows or has reason to know that a client is administering or using pre-employment tests in a manner that discriminates against staffing firm workers with disabilities on the basis of disability and fails to take corrective action within its control.” The client would likewise be liable under the ADA if it “fails to provide a necessary reasonable accommodation, absent undue hardship, for an individual with a disability in connection with any test administered by the client directly or by the staffing firm on the client’s behalf; uses the results of any pre-employment test administered by it directly, or by the staffing firm on its behalf, to exclude an individual on the basis of disability, where the use of such results is not job-related and consistent with business necessity; or knows or has reason to know that a staffing firm is administering or using pre-employment tests in a manner that discriminates against staffing firm workers with disabilities on the basis of disability and fails to take corrective action within its control.”

It is difficult to predict how expansive the impact of this decision may be. For example, many companies prescribe standards and requirements for their vendors, which can include specified employment policies, compliance with applicable local, state and federal law, promises to pay prevailing wage, adopting affirmative action plans and EEO policies, and the like. Does customer control over vendors and suppliers through required policies and standards make the customer a joint employer with the vendor or supplier?

The potential impact of the McDonald’s case could go far beyond the franchise situation.

Conclusion If the NLRB follows the general counsel’s lead and finds McDonald’s USA, LLC to be a joint employer with its franchisees, the agency would be enacting a framework more closely aligned with its other regulatory agency counterparts. However, a

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Before the general counsel’s joint employer theory becomes law, an administrative law judge must agree to this test, and if the administrative law judge’s decision is appealed, the NLRB would have to affirm the administrative law judge’s decision. So it is uncertain how the McDonald’s cases will be ultimately decided. If the NLRB’s decision is unfavorable to a franchisee, it can be appealed to a U.S. Court of Appeals.

Because of this increasing trend toward a broadly-defined joint employer status, businesses which do not want to be deemed a joint employer with another entity should begin to analyze and take actions to minimize how much control they exert over other entities, especially if they have any control over matters concerning payment methods or payroll practices; are involved in hiring, scheduling, or termination decisions; or participate in disciplinary matters related to an employee’s performance.

Phyllis Karasov advises employers on all employment and labor relations matters. She has extensive experience in the construction industry, counseling clients on union matters, wage and hour laws, OSHA and day-to-day employee relations matters.

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We’ve Got Your Customers.

COME AND

GET THEM. Make sure the 2015 Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase are included in your marketing budgets. We’ve got new later deadlines, and plans for even more promotion to deliver customers right to your door. You can’t beat the marketing value of our premier events, so make plans now to enter (registration opens November 3), to advertise in our Guidebooks, and to make sure you’re well presented at ParadeofHomes.org!

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Spring Entry Deadline

Spring: February 28 – March 29 Fall: September 12 – October 4

Remodelers Showcase Spring: March 27-29 Fall: October 2-4

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By the Numbers Guidebooks

245

Holiday Stationstores offering Guidebooks

80k+

Net Parade of Homes Guidebooks picked up at Holiday (2013)

54k+

Net Remodelers Showcase Guidebooks picked up at Holiday (2013)

ParadeofHomes.org (to date 2014)

261,608 1,642,241 4.46

Users

Pageviews

Pages per Session

Traffic

Survey Results

95 366

Average Parade of Homes Visitors per Entry Average Remodelers Showcase Visitors per Entry

ParadeofHomes.org (2013)

266,623 1,829,875 4.72

00:03:47

Average Session Duration

00:04:02

53.75

Percent Viewed on Smart Phone or Tablet

387,553

Users

Pageviews

Pages per Session

Average Session Duration

Age Breakdown 27.5% 18-24 33.35% 25-34 15.5% 35-44 12.5% 45-54 5.5% 55-64 5.5% 64+ Gender 45.85% 54.15%

female male

Sessions

Parade of Homes Facebook (Sept. 1–22, 2014) CONTACT

17,800 2,500

Entries and Online Company Upgrades: Casey Scozzari, 651-697-7569 Casey@BATC.org Advertising (Guidebook and Online): Kori Meewes, 612-801-9874 Kori@BATC.org or Brad Meewes 651-269-2399 Brad@BATC.org

249 4,944

Weekly Total Reach

People Engaged

New Likes

Total Page Likes

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1. Brett Remme, In-Focus Systems; Ray Carroll, Carroll’s Exterior Remodeling; Jon Coty, Midwest Roofing Supply and Emma Helmer, Carroll’s Exterior Remodeling 2. Tony Koval, Oakcrest Building Products with speaker Kerry Mulcrone, Kerry and Co. 3. Jenny Johnson, IDC Automatic 4. Paul Legrid and Paula Barsness, Scherer Bros. Lumber 5. Mark Scherer, Scherer Bros. Lumber with Deb Hitchcock and Bob Cremers, Builders Club 6. Mark Scherer, Scherer Bros. Lumber with Angela Prenslow, Royal Building Products 7. Karin Mindak, ShowHomes Minneapolis with Andy Wilkerson and Dale Loeffler, Marvin Windows and Doors 8. Julia Samsal Hipp, Financial LifeLab with Marc Rolando, Scherer Bros. Lumber 9. Joni Slack and Pat Phillips, Warners’ Stellian

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“This is the best opportunity for BATC’s custom artisan builders, created by the builders and for the builders.”

HOME TOUR

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“Overall it was a nice, classy event! Loved the branding & promos that were designed... also loved Parade Craze (I literally checked it twice an hour to track our attendance :)) and the realtor event, great idea! I think ditching M-W show days and keep up the marketing of the event will help get better attendance...3 weekends would be good as well.”

YEAR 1 JUNE 7–15, 2014 9 Days 21 Builders 24 Homes 13,000 Online Visitors

$16,000 Dollars Donated to the BATC Foundation 17,000 Visits to Homes 73,000 Online Pageviews 73,000 Guidebooks Distributed

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“I think the BATC staff was awesome. The tour was good for us because we were in Edina and we had a good turnout. The marketing was great and the logo etc. was classy.

I wouldn’t change any of that for next year.”

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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, who have joined BATC within the last three months.

Benzinger Homes

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21301 County Road 81 Rogers, MN 55374 Jon Benzinger 763-496-1469 roofdoctormn@gmail.com roofdoctormn.com

300 Dura Drive Howard Lake, MN 55349 Mark Cross 320-543-4536 mcross@durasupreme.com durasupreme.com

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P.O. Box 147 Cologne, MN 55322 Troy Eiden 952-466-4766 troy@moderndesigncabinetry. com moderndesigncabinetry.com

707 Rodeo Circle, #114 Hudson, WI 54016 Bill Jensen 715-698-4781 billj@BRGroup-Inc.com BuildersResourceGroup.com

15690 Duck Pond Way Apple Valley, MN 55124 Dustin Endres 612-221-2215 dendres@endrescustomhomes. com endrescustomhomes.com

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C.L.A. Construction, Inc. 6451 – 190th Street E. Prior Lake, MN 55372 Cecil Anderson 952-447-5854 cvandfarm@integra.net

Croix Design & Drafting, Inc. 2964 – 139th Avenue NW Andover, MN 55304 Shawn Ericson 763-757-5997 sericson@croixdesign.com croixdesign.com

Day Construction 8033 – 34th Place N. Crystal, MN 55427 Matthew Day 651-565-7877 info@day-construction.com DayConstructionMN.com

Design Studio 8832 - 7th Avenue N. Minneapolis, MN 55427 Richard Harrison 763-595-0055 info@rhsdplanning.com rhsdplanning.com

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1895 Plaza Drive, #100 Eagan, MN 55122 Carrie Guarrero 952-895-8400 carrieg@gcstitle.com gcstitle.com

Greatland Homes, LLC 8160 County Road 42, #300 Savage, MN 55378 Robert Storm 952-300-6400 robert@greatlandhomesllc.com greatlandhomesllc.com

L&W Supply 13586 Thrush Street NW Andover, MN 55304 Jerry Asmus 612-444-2001 jasmus@lwsupply.com lwsupply.com

The Mill Pond P.O. Box 114 Montrose, MN 55363 Dennis Sandin 763-675-3307 denny@themillpond.net themillpond.net

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2300 Kennedy Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 John Morrissey 651-207-6023 sean@morrisseybuilders.com morrisseybuilders.com 7440 W. 78th Street Bloomington, MN 55439 Jim Niederer 952-941-4464 jimn@ncscor.com ncscor.com

Plaisted Companies, Inc. P.O. Box 332 Elk River, MN 55330 Kerry Glader 763-441-1100 kglader@plaistedcompanies. com

Prospect Mortgage, LLC 900 American Boulevard E., #104 Bloomington, MN 55420 Karli Spahr 651-242-8333 karli.spahr@prospectmtg.com

R&J Insulation, Inc. 3102 – 103rd Lane NE Blaine, MN 55449 Brad Sorensen 763-755-3581 bsorenson@RandJInsulation. com

Rongitsch Construction, Inc.

Traditions by Donnay Homes, Inc.

10561 - 165th Street W., Ste. A Lakeville, MN 55044 Michael Rongitsch 952-898-9537 mike@rongitschhomes.com

9655 - 63rd Avenue N. Maple Grove, MN 55369 Paul Donnay 763-531-0714 Paul@Donnayhomes.com TraditionsbyDonnay.com

Steve Kartak Construction, LLC 807 – 2nd Street NW New Prague, MN 56071 Steve Kartak 612-600-6768 stevekartakcon@gmail.com stevekartakconstruction.com

Todays Window Fashions 3006 Aspen Lake Drive Blaine, MN 55449 Jeff Wellen 651-336-7052 jeff.wellen@todaysblinds.com twfmn.com

Trade Direct (a Division of Carpet King, Inc.) 14100-A 21st Avenue N. Plymouth, MN 55447 Anita Gunderson 763-231-0256 agunderson@tradedirect-mn. com tradedirect-mn.com

Tradition Capital Bank

Terrace Design & Development 1516 East River Terrace Minneapolis, MN 55414 George Cundy 612-670-6467 gcundy1516.ert@gmail.com

Terrazzo & Marble Supply Co. 7145 Sandburg Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 Ben Stoner 763-544-3333 bstoner@tmsupply.com tmsupply.com

Weekes Forest Products, Inc. 2600 Como Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108 Terry Folken 651-393-2739 terry.folken@weekesforest.com weekesforest.com

7601 France Avenue S., #140 Edina, MN 55435 Larry Schminski 952-806-6600 scott.beuning@traditioncapitalbank.com traditioncapitalbank.com

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Help Us Grow!

And may the SPIKE points be “ever in your favor”

Without the participation and support of YOU, our fabulous members, BATC just wouldn’t be BATC, so thank you! As you know, our mission is to help you grow your businesses (through marketing, advocacy and industry connections), and we sincerely hope we’re successful in doing that. Now, we’d like to ask you to help us grow.

During October, designated membership month, we’re looking to recruit 50 new members. To accomplish that goal, some of you are teaming up to compete in our

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to us who joins BATC

spike credits

you’ll receive:

half-day Membership Drive on October 9th. Look to see the winners… and losers (who will be seen serving the winning team members during our January Induction Dinner) in our January Builders Digest Membership pages.

But for those of you not on one of our teams, we’d like you to help us spread the BATC word to prospective members.

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All you have to do is contact Deb with company name and contact for a hot prospect. IF SHE IS ABLE TO CLOSE THE DEAL, YOU WIN! deb earl: 651-697-7562 or Deb@BATC.org

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• Description up to 200 words • Unlimited classified categories • Specialties listing • Catalog/brochure downloads

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• Customer testimonials • Awards/ accreditations • Video/virtual tour upload

BATC.org (member-directed) • Organization contact information • Website link • Link to map with directions

• Business description (up to 200 words) • Related categories • Outlined + highlighted header

• Logo • Photo

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THANK YOU 2014 SPONSORS See a complete list of Spike points at batc.org

MEMBER SPIKELIGHT 3 NEW MEMBERS LAST QUARTER

Shawn Nelson New Spaces 2 NEW MEMBERS LAST QUARTER

CO-PRESENTING SPONSORS

Pam Belz Senior Housing Partners Curt Christensen LeeLyn Construction, LLC Mike Hoppe Corporate 4 Insurance Agency, Inc. 1 NEW MEMBER

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Katie Harms Scherer Bros. Lumber Co. Kerry Mulcrone Kerry & Co. Todd Polifka Brush Masters Chris Contreras Ryland Homes Brian Robbins Pella Windows & Doors Ron Derrick Derrick Custom Homes, LLC

Pat Hegseth J. B. O’Meara Co. Thomas Weiner Cardinal Homebuilders, Inc. Kevin Kruger Kruger Financial Services Jim Kuiken Accent Homes, Inc. Jon Coty Midwest Roofing Supply Curt Swanson Swanson Homes

Jason Kruell Charles Cudd DeNovo, LLC Kyle Hunt Kyle Hunt & Partners, Incorporated Gary Kraemer John Kraemer & Sons, Inc. Kathe Ostrum C. N. Ostrum & Son, Inc.

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STAFFED BRAT SPONSOR River City Underlayment Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc.

PUTTING GREEN SPONSOR James Hardie Building Products

CONTEST HOLE SPONSORS ABC Supply Co., Inc.

JL Schwieters Bldg. Supply/Const., Inc.

Apex Siding Systems

Krech Exteriors

Bayer Built Woodworks, Inc.

LP Building Products

Black Hawk Garage Door

Lyman Lumber Co./ABC Millwork

Brock White Company

Minneapolis Home & Garden Show

Brush Masters

ProBuild

Ferguson Kitchen, Bath & Lighting

Schwieters Companies, Inc.

Hedberg Landscape & Masonry Supplies

Select Exteriors, LLC

IDC-Automatic

The Excelsior Group

The Builders Group

STAFFED HOLE SPONSORS Andersen Windows

Hallmark Building Supplies, Inc.

CenterPoint Energy

Marvin Windows and Doors

Designed Cabinets, Inc.

Pella Windows & Doors–Twin Cities, Inc.

Fireside Hearth & Home

Water Doctors Water Treatment

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Marvin Windows and Doors

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Sears Commerical Sales

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L to R: Renee Molstad, Jonathan Homes of MN, LLC, Andrea Christensen, MJ’s Contract Appliance, Inc., Kym Swanson, Swanson Homes, Pattie Martin, Twin City Fireplace & Stone Company, Inc. (formerly Glowing Hearth & Home) 8. L to R: Curt Sauer, Granite-Tops, LLC, Pat Sitzman, Lecy Bros. Homes & Remodeling, Gary Knight, Knight Construction Design, Inc., James Lura, Pillar

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YOUR FOUNDATION

Makes a Difference

By Katie Harms, Scherer Brothers

Fall is upon us and I’m once again reminded of how quickly time moves.

It feels like a mere month ago that the Foundation was fine-tuning our agreement with JK Anderson to finish the home for Zach Mohs. Through a great deal of collaboration, a mother’s dream has become reality, and the difference it has made in Zach’s life is nothing short of amazing.

We also partnered with Rebuilding Together Twin Cities on two projects—one for a retired Army Veteran and one for a man who suffered a brain injury. And this summer, our partnership with Special Spaces–Minneapolis helped us create new bedrooms for two five-year-olds who have spent too much time in hospitals during their short lives, one with the help of Bob Michels Construction.

It is projects such as these that keep me engaged, encouraged and inspired.

As we look to 2015, you’ll see a few changes at the Foundation. I’ll be turning over leadership to Trace Mills in January, and we’ll be welcoming new additions to our Board. In the meantime, we are hard at work planning for three exciting new projects.

Karen Dziuk, a former RN, experienced a brain injury during routine surgery which has left her extremely sensitive to light. Adding insult to

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injury, Karen hired some unscrupulous remodelers who left her with a basement project that needs our help.

Our second project will also involve remodeling.

And, we’ll be renewing an old partnership with Homeward Bound, a local agency that provides high-quality group homes for children and adults with profound disabilities.

Lastly, we’re joining with Homes for our Troops to build an entire home in Ramsey, MN. The new home is for Army PFC Marco Solt who lost both legs fighting in Afghanistan. We are pleased to announce that our Build Partner for Marco Solt’s home will be Accent Homes, Inc.

Katie Harms BATC Foundation President kharms@schererbros.com 763-531-7448

Saturday, October 11th marked our second Builders WareHouse Sale this year. These have proven to be fun and successful events. Thank you to all of the BATC members which donated items, and a very special thanks to our partner, Bell Mortgage, whose support makes our WareHouse Sales possible.

I hope you all find the time to sit back, relax and reflect on how lucky we all are to be involved in this industry and be a part of BATC. Through your membership you can also claim the BATC Foundation as your Foundation. I consider it an honor to represent you all in this important work.

give to the max day: november 13, 2014 Give to the Max Day is Minnesota’s biggest “give together,” a day when people all over the state give a donations to their favorite charities. Last year, the BATC Foundation received just a little less than $2,000. We’d love to at least double that this year! We’re looking for companies that will provide challenge grants. There are other ways to participate too – get a friendly competition going with a competitor, or encourage departmental challenges with the winners getting a pizza party! If you’re planning to be involved, give Perri a call – she has lots of ideas!

Sale Saturday, October 11 9AM–2PM 5905 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55422 Open by appointment only.

Please call 651-697-7563 to make an appointment, or if you have any new or gently used construction materials, appliances, or other building products to donate.

BUILDERS WAREHOUSE SPONSORED BY

You can join the fun on November 13 by logging on to www.giveMN.org to support your industry charity—the BATC Foundation!

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THE NUTS & BOLTS

of the Non-Profit World

By Perri Graham

Allow me to introduce you to the somewhat complicated world of governing a 501(c)(3) taxexempt non-profit organization!

One of the most critical things for a non-profit— from a governance standpoint—is open and transparent financial information. Individual donors, foundations, and of course, the IRS demand that tax-exempt non-profits adhere to a specific standard of accounting procedures, board governance and state regulations that show that money raised by the non-profit is spent in accordance with its stated purpose.

During the past year, the BATC Foundation Board of Directors has been hard at work bringing our by-laws, accounting procedures and financial reporting into line with accepted non-profit standards. Our new by-laws have been adopted and approved, our new accounting standards came online in January of this year, and our Board of Directors and committee structure has been fine-tuned and is working well. In addition, a more

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Our Sponsors

While we love ALL of our donors, we’d like to give a special shout out to our 2014 Sponsors. These folks help underwrite the cost of our fundraisers, allowing us to use more of what’s raised for projects. After all, that’s what it’s all about, right?

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defined process of accepting and approving build projects is in place. During 2015, we will complete the process to satisfy the rigorous compliance requirements of the Minnesota Charities Review Council. Your BATC Foundation is “growing up” and taking its place in our community!

Along with our new success, it is important to recognize that needs still exist! We do not come close to funding all the worthy project requests that come our way. There is ample room to grow, and like any other business, we need to diversify our funding to get there. Over the next year, you will hear more about ways that you, as an individual, can support the Foundation through monthly giving, Give to the Max Day (scheduled for November 13), a year-end gift, or even a Legacy Gift by putting the Foundation in your estate plans.

I hope that you will consider these invitations to give, at whatever level you’re able, and will help your BATC Foundation provide the essential gift of shelter to those in need in our community.

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

THANK YOU, 2014 BATC FOUNDATION SPONSORS Foundation Golf Open Brat Sponsor: Brush Masters

Hole in One Sponsor: Residential Science Resources

Contest Hole Sponsors: Arrow Building Center Cedar Siding, Inc. Fireside Hearth & Home Galaxy Sales, Inc. Heating & Cooling Two, Inc. JL Schwieters Building Supply LP Building Products Lyman Lumber – ABC Millwork MN Homes Matter Schwieters Companies, Inc. Star Tribune The Builders Group Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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Tee Sponsors: Accent Homes, Inc. Bob Michels Construction Cambria Carroll’s Exterior Remodeling Contract Interiors, Inc. Hanson Builders, Inc. Lennar Minnesota Energy Resources Pillar Homes Partner, Inc. Scherer Bros. Lumber Co. Swanson Homes Tradition Capital Bank Zawadski Homes

Pulte Charity Golf Tournament Premier Sponsor: Pulte Homes of MN

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Online management and verification, plus a customizable point system that adapts to individual client’s need and wish lists, make getting truly green certification simpler for builders and remodelers. Utilizing independent RESNET energy raters was also a huge plus, as both Xcel and Center Point Energy have subsidy programs that help pay for the testing. Now, MN Green Path is ready for the next generation.

GREEN PATH ENERGY TOUR EDUCATES AND DEMONSTRATES THAT NEW HOMES ARE BETTER

GIVING YOU THE STRAIGHT SCOOP THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE CLASSES

Each Parade of Homes tour for the past three years has included the Green Path Energy Tour (thank you to our sponsor, Xcel Energy).

With eight to 12 pages of editorial, our goal has been to help consumers understand that Minnesota’s new homes (and certified remodeled homes) are more energy efficient than the average new home in the United States and considerably more efficient than used homes. And the Green Path Home Performance Report is their proof.

BATC and Green Path are holding classes designed to make your transition to the new code smooth and relatively painless.

We’ll show you everything you need to know to comply with the new codes, and how Green Path can help.

Plan now to attend (classes have been filling up quickly). Visit BATCUniversity.org to register.

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AN ENERGY-CONSCIOUS NEXT GENERATION OF HOME BUYERS Stats show that Millennials, our next big home buying group, will be willing to pay more for energy efficiency. A larger population than their grandparents (baby boomers), these folks are just now starting to look at homeownership. They’re incredibly tech savvy and environmentally conscious, and, contrary to early studies, the majority of them do want to have a single-family home in the suburbs in which to raise their families. Make sure you’re ready for them with MN Green Path.

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1. Jill Murphy, Martha O’Hara Interiors; Kimberly Bednar, Brush Masters; Karen Filloon, Southview Design and Brett Remme, In-Focus Systems 2. Peter Coyle, Larkin Hoffman and Jeff Williamson, Star Bank 3. Katie Harms, Scherer Bros. Lumber 4. Deb Ridgeway and Jessica Lytle, The Excelsior Group 5. BATC President Shawn Nelson, New Spaces 6. Ron Smith, Shaw Stewart Lumber with Daryl Doehr, Marvin Windows and Doors 7. BATC Executive Director David Siegel 8. Angela Prenslow, Royal Building Products with Ryan Ohr, IKO 9. James Carlberg and Tracy Flack-Mill, Schweiters Companies 10. Mark Scherer, Scherer Bros. Lumber 11. Todd Hix and Jason Fesler, Lampert Lumber 50

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meet batc ’ s newest staff

Janice Meyer | Controller Extraordinaire Like most people who like numbers, Janice Meyer, BATC’s controller, excels at problem solving. She knew from a young age that she’d spend her career juggling numbers, and she definitely gets to juggle a few here at BATC. Coming to us last April, Janice spent a couple months working with Ron DeCoux prior to his retirement in June. Ron had brought some great fiscal discipline to BATC, albeit often in pencil.

Janice, on the other hand, is totally hip to today’s accounting technology, and has tossed out all of Ron’s hand-written spreadsheets. She’s already streamlined a number of processes, yet guides our finances every bit as deftly as Ron. With over 15 years experience as controller in similar businesses (publishing, professional services, and most recently at the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics), Janice had no trouble adapting to our BATC culture. She graduated with a degree in accounting from MN State University – Mankato, and started her career in public accounting. She’s also a

Certified Public Accountant, although inactive at the moment.

Janice has two kids: Cory, 24, has a degree in construction management and is working as an estimator with KR Kline; and Kelly, at 21, is a senior at the University of Minnesota with a major in food science. Janice also has two cats, Tigger and Mikko (yes, we have another BATC cat lady).

These days Janice doesn’t have much free time (although when she does she likes to read and ski). Her fiancé, Dale Wicks, is also her partner in a new venture. The two recently purchased the iconic 400 Supper Club just south of St. Cloud and are busy giving it a more updated look, including renaming the restaurant The Water’s Edge on Pleasant Lake. It’s a great place for dinner, Sunday brunch or catered event if you are up that way.

Janice Meyer Janice@BATC.org 651-697-7566

If you haven’t met Janice yet, make it a point to stop by and say hello!

Katie Eldred | Super Press Secretary As BATC’s advocacy efforts have grown, so has our need for someone to communicate and manage our public policy and political messaging. That someone is Katie Eldred, our new Press Secretary. With the perfect resume to serve our needs, Katie was hired at the end of July, just in time to take on our political push for the fall elections.

Besides being at home with messaging and storytelling (she most recently managed the social media efforts for a national fitness company), Katie is also at home in front and behind a video camera. She was a talented on-air reporter for ABC-6 in Rochester, reporting on the MN legislature, economic news, and politics.

She’s covered two presidential visits, interviewed Senators Klobuchar and Franken, plus a host of legislators, mayors and city council members.

Born and raised in Lakeville, Katie comes from a two-teacher household. Her dad is an industrial tech teacher in Apple Valley, and her mom is a special ed teacher working with physically disabled kids in the south metro. But it wasn’t just teaching in the Eldred household, her dad

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has moonlighted as a builder and remodeler for years, giving Katie a real understanding of the construction industry. The baby of the family, Katie also has two older brothers and two Jack Russell Terriers, Lucy and Lily.

After graduating high school, Katie was off to St. Cloud State to earn her degree in Journalism and then on to Rochester for a coveted job as reporter. Today Katie is at home in St. Louis Park, and enjoys a wide range of activities, from reading to gardening and biking. She’s a self-described news junkie (on Twitter of course, follow her @KatieMarieMN). She’s also planning to buy a home with her boyfriend, so the BATC Staff is hoping to plan another wedding shower before too long!

Katie Eldred Katie@BATC.org 651-697-7567

You’ve already seen Katie’s work every week in our e-newsletter, The VOICE, and the Advocacy articles in this issue of the Digest are hers as well. And don’t be surprised if you find Katie stopping you at a BATC event with microphone in hand and a list of questions!

Please give Katie a warm welcome next time you’re at BATC.

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RALLY 4 REMME Benefit Supporting Brett Remme

Wednesday, October 15 5–9PM Cambria Gallery on 7th 625 2nd Avenue S. Minneapolis, MN

On Friday, September 12th Brett Remme, of In-Focus Systems and longtime industry volunteer, suffered a debilitating stroke.

After a week long stint in the hospital and a lot of hard work, he was transferred to a live-in rehab center where he continues to work on building his strength through therapy.

Brett has made great strides in the recent days, however recovery will take time—time that Brett will be away from work. To help Brett focus on pushing hard to get better, a group of his industry friends have joined forces to support him by helping with his financial needs through hosting this event.

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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.

AWARDS/HONORS

Red Diamond Achiever Accent Homes was the proud recipient of a 2014 Red Diamond Achiever Award by Integrity Windows and Doors. The winning project features a Prairie design that nestles itself into the landscape. With both meadow views and lake views, the large expanse of glass allows the outdoor beauty to be visible from nearly every room of the home. www.AccentHomesInc.com

GreenBuilder Magazine Honors Uponor

BBB Torch Awards for Ethics Names Vujovich

The sustainable culture at Uponor was recognised by GreenBuilder Magazine in their July 2014 issue. Uponor was one of only nine companies featured on the magazine’s annual Eco Leaders list honoring companies that are living the triple-bottom-line approach to business - focusing on people, planet and profit. www.uponor-usa.com

The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) announced Vujovich Design Build as a 2014 finalists for the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics. This award recognizes worthy companies that strive to go above and beyond in their dealings with customers, employees, vendors and their community. www.vujovich.com

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Westwood Professional Services has been named to the prestigious 2014 ZweigWhite Hot Firm List as the 6th fastest-growing company among architecture, engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firms in the United States and Canada. The award distinguishes the top 100 companies which have outperformed the economy and their competitors to become leaders in the A/E/C industry. Performance is based on the highest percentage revenue growth and dollar revenue growth over a three-year period. www.westwoodps.com

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Marvin’s Got Exemplary Business Ethics And that’s why they’ve been named a winner in the 2014 Minnesota Business Ethics Award (MBEA). Marvin Windows and Doors received this honor for exemplifying high standards of ethical conduct in the workplace, the marketplace and the community. Receiving the award in the photo are (from left to right): Christine Marvin, Dan Marvin, Victoria Marvin and Ginny Marvin. www.Marvin.com

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Uponor North America was recently honored with the prestigious Partners of Choice Award from Houston-based David Weekley Homes. Uponor is one of only 13 companies out of 200 David Weekley Homes’ U.S. suppliers to receive the highly coveted “A,A” ranking for world-class excellence in both quality and service. www.uponor-usa.com

In July, Mario Monesterio, Westwood Professional Services, accepted the Rebecca Vories Award at the American Solar Energy Society’s (ASES) 43rd Annual National Solar Conference. The American Solar Energy Society’s (ASES) mission is to inspire an era of energy innovation and speed the transition to a sustainable energy economy. In 1933, ASES established this award to recognize special contributions to the Society. www.westwoodps.com

The Grazzini Brothers Grazzini Brothers & Company is a finalist of the 2014 Minnesota Family Business Awards! Each year, Twin Cities Business recognizes outstanding family-owned businesses and the value they add to Minnesota’s economy and overall quality of life. www.Grazzini.com

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NEW PEOPLE AND PROMOTIONS New at Lampert!

Kristin Rother joined the Lampert Lumber team this past June as the company’s Outside Contractor Sales Rep. www.lampertlumber.com

MDH Welcomes Scott Arcand The Minnesota Department of Health is pleased to introduce Scott Arcand to the position of Radon Outreach Coordinator. The position will help builders enroll and take advantage of MDH’s Gold Standard Program. Prior to coming to work for MDH, Arcand spent 30 years in the mortgage, real estate and homebuilding industry. www.health.state.mn.us

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2014 Best BRS Booth Award to Light’N Up!

Lyman Lumber’s Chanhassen facility is pleased to welcome Jim Fuschetto as their new Sales Manager. Jim is actively involved with BATC and is currently the Vice Chairman of the Young Professionals Committee.

The Builders and Remodelers Show (BRS) yielded some fabulous booths, including a barrage of baseball-inspired decor and engaging displays.

Stepping up to the plate was Light’N Up! Their booth was a grand slam, standing out among a long list of impressive booths. The exceptional display earned the company the coveted honor of Best BRS Booth in 2014.

Congratulations to Light’N Up! www.light-n-up.com

CONDOLENCES Well Known and Well Loved Gordie Howe, owner of Masterpiece Homes, passed away peacefully on September 3rd, surrounded by his family. Gordie founded Masterpiece Homes in 1980, helping countless people achieve the American dream by building them their dream homes. He was widely respected in his profession and was a devoted family man. He touched many people’s lives with his tremendous work ethic, generous spirit and compassion for others.

BIG NEWS

Introducing the VP of IT In August, Uponor North America named Jennifer Hauschildt vice president of IT. Hauschildt will oversee Uponor’s Information Technology team and Project Services Group, and will be a member of Uponor North America’s senior management committee. www.uponor-usa.com

Movin’ On Up! Westwood Professional Services, Inc. announced promotions within its oil and gas division leadership team:

• Corey Weber, PS has been

appointed to Oil & Gas Division Leader. The position was previously held by Vice President Dale Beckmann • Dale Beckmann has been promoted to Strategic Business Advisor to the President • Patrick Johnson, PS, has been promoted to the position of Director of Business Development for Major Projects www.westwoodps.com

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Larkin Hoffman’s Expert Advice for Mall of America Larkin Hoffman provided legal counsel to Mall of America during its recent $1.4 billion refinancing. Led by attorneys Tim Stoltman and Dan Kadlec, the team provided expert counsel as the MOA continues a $325 million dollar expansion project to be completed in August 2015, and will include: a luxury hotel, seven-story office tower, retail space for more than 50 new stores, a new atrium and event space, and underground parking.

Retired, But Not Done Working for Our Industry!

At the end of June, George Cundy officially retired from Cundy, Santine & Associates Architects. He joins the ranks of ‘Active Adults’ as he continues to be involved with the home building industry at the local, state and national levels under the name of his new company, Terrace Design And Development. You can still expect to see George teaching classes and lending his knowledge on single family Senior Housing.

Our hearts go out to Herb Wensmann and family, Wensmann Custom Homes, for the loss of brother Dick Wensmann, who passed away on July 8th. Dick was 84 years old.

Gone Too Soon We were deeply sadened to hear about the sudden passing of Lynette Maas on July 12th at the age of 48. Lynette and husband Alan Maas owned A. Maas Construction and Meadowcroft Homes in Burnsville.

Dearly Missed Our deepest sympathies to Jolynn Johnson, Crystal Kitchen Center, at the passing of her father this year. Jolynn is an active member of BATC and Chair of our Remodelers Council.

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