BATC Digest | Apr-Jun 2017

APR–JUN 2017

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Executive Director David Siegel Director of Marketing & Communications Wendy Danks Director of Creative Services Dawnita Parmely Creative Services Coordinator Casey Scozzari Graphic Designer/Partner Fulfillment Laurie Spartz Graphic Designer Hannah Swan Graphic Design Assistant Caroline Ellingboe Press Secretary Katie Eldred Social Media & Content Coordinator Laura Marrinan Advertising Sales Kori Meewes Brad Meewes

Director of Finance & Administration Janice Meyer

Accountant Tammi Hall

Director of Membership Kristina Mahler

Administrative Assistant Emily Petermann

Director of Public Policy James Vagle

Administrative Assistant Danica Rueb

Marketing, Education & MN Green Path Manager Tom Gavaras

Assistant to Public Policy Mary Schweich BATC Foundation Administrative Assistant Shelly Barrett BATC Foundation Executive Director Perri Graham

Marketing & Events Manager Nicole Coon Member Services & Office Manager Heather Griffis Political Engagement Manager Mark Foster Regulatory Affairs Manager Nick Erickson

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Our Biggest Day at the Capitol Yet!

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Project Build MN

contents PHOTO GALLERIES Housing Day at the Capitol / 16-17 February KickStart / 54 IBS BATC Hospitality Suite / 60 Annual Meeting & Board Induction / 62 BATC Job & Career Fair / 63 ON THE COVER ›› Caleb Prohaska and Ed Roskowinski, Vujovich Design Build, Inc., joined over 600 of their peers at Housing Day at the Capitol.

4 Letter From the ED 6 A Word From Our President 10 BATC Calendar

executive board

President Bob Michels Michels Homes Immediate Past President Meg Jaeger New Spaces Builder Vice President Tom Wiener Cardinal Homebuilders, Inc.

Past Associate Vice President Jason McCarty Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Associate Vice President Charlie Bradburn Automated Building Components, Millwork Division Secretary Dennis Galligan In-Focus Systems

Treasurer John Rask M/I Homes

board of directors

Artisan Home Tour Scott Busyn Great Neighborhood Homes, Inc.

Public Policy Bill Burgess Lennar

BATC RemodelersSM James Julkowski Julkowski, Inc.

Past Presidents’ Advisory Council Representative Gary Aulik Aulik & Associates, Inc.

Large Volume Builders James Slaikeu D.R. Horton, Inc. - Minnesota Membership Committee Jill Murphy True North Consulting, LLC Parade of HomesSM Tim Fohr Lennar

Small Volume Builders Art Pratt Pratt Homes At-Large Member Carla Warner Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc. At-Large Member Shawn Nelson New Spaces

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.

Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) 2960 Centre Pointe Drive Roseville, MN 55113-1182 Phone: 651-697-1954 • BATC.org Fax: 651-697-7599 • PARADEOFHOMES.org

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Fall Parade of HomesSM/ Remodelers Showcase®

12 Advocacy: Day at the Capitol 14 BATC Member Benefits 20 BATC Event: Builders & Remodelers Show (BRS) 22 BATC Summer Events: BATC Bash, BATC Open, BATC Foundation Golf Open

32 Fall Parade of Homes & Remodelers Showcase Deadline 34 Artisan Home Tour 36 Small Volume Builders & Remodelers Roundtable 38 BATC Foundation 44 BATC Member Directory 46 Minnesota’s Green Path 48 Social Media 50 BATC Membership

24 2017 Awards Information

56 BATC Elite Partners

26 Hot Sheet (Industry Stat’s)

56 BATC Staff

28 Ask the Building Inspector

58 Contractor University

30 Project Build MN Manifesto

64 Member News

ADVERTISING DIRECTORY ABC Supply Co., Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Arrow Building Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Bell Bank Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Boise Cascade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Brock White Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Brush Masters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Builders FirstSource. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 CenterPoint Energy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 57 Central Marble Products, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Christian Brothers Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Cityscape Painting Contractors, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . 41 Corporate 4 Insurance Agency, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . 19 Cosentino Center-Minneapolis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Elevations Millwork & Cabinetry by ABC. . . . . . 21 Ferguson Enterprises. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 First State Bank and Trust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 GM Elite Dealers. . . . . . . . . . . . . inside front cover Heating & Cooling Two, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Hedberg Landscape & Masonry Supply. . . . . . . 18 Icynene Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 IDC-Automatic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 In-Focus Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . inside back cover James Hardie Building Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

JL Schwieters Bldg. Supply/Const., Inc.. . . . . . . 29 Lampert Lumber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Land Home Financial Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Lyman Lumber Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Marvin Windows and Doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Molin Concrete Products Company. . . . . . . . . . 57 Muska Lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Norbord, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Pella Windows & Doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Piling Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Residential Warranty Company, LLC. . . . . . . . . 53 Resultants for Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 RMC Solutions, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Scherer Bros. Lumber Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Schwieters Companies, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Shaw/Stewart Lumber Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Sierra Pacific Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Synergy Products, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover The Builders Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 The Excelsior Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 The Tile Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Thermo-Tech Windows, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Custom Millwork, Inc. 2298 N 2nd St. North Saint Paul, MN 651-770-2356 CustomMillworkInc.com Dakota County Lumber 28 8th Street Farmington, MN 651-460-6646 DakotaCountyLumber.com Glenbrook Building Supply, Inc. 5215 Gershwin Ave. N Oakdale, MN 651-770-9071 GlenbrookLumber.com

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Lampert Lumber Apple Valley – Lake Elmo North Branch - Northfield Rockford – St. Croix Falls 651-695-3600 LampertLumber.com McCarron’s Building Center, Inc. 23840 Lake Blvd.

Forest Lake, MN 651-464-5427 McCarronsBuildingCenter.com

Spring Lake Park Lumber 8329 Central Ave. NE Minneapolis, MN 763-784-3062 SLPLumber.com TS Building Supply 5234 Barthel Industrial Dr. NE Albertville, MN 763-515-3255 TSBuildingSupply.com

Scherer Bros. Lumber Co. Arden Hills Hopkins Shakopee 612-379-9633 SchererBros.com

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letter from the ed

Building for the Future The two greatest challenges facing our industry today are over-burdensome regulations and a labor shortage. BATC is working hard to address both.

On the regulatory front, BATC has a comprehensive legislative agenda to rein in regulations that is part of our Home Ownership Initiative with the Minnesota Association of REALTORS®.

You can read a great deal more about that initiative on BATC’s blog. In addition to regulatory reform through the legislature, BATC has brought on board Nick Erickson as our full-time Regulatory Affairs Manager.

Nick has already begun meeting with key agencies to share our concerns. He will oversee our efforts to mitigate regulatory impact at the local, regional and state level. You’ll be reading about Nick’s efforts in the blog, the weekly Voice e-newsletter, the Digest and our social media properties.

Equally as important, BATC is spearheading marketing efforts to show Minnesotans the tremendous career path

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in our industry and make the construction industry a field of choice for our youth. Called Project Build Minnesota, you’ll be hearing a great deal more about this initiative in the coming months. We are working with some 15 construction associations to create a movement that makes working in the building industry exciting and enticing. We’re going to need your help to succeed.

As we launch Project Build Minnesota, we need every member to use the brand on their website and in their social media. We’ll be supplying the materials – we just need your cooperation to extend our reach.

Imagine the collective power of thousands of members, each with their own substantial networks, promoting Project Build Minnesota on their social media properties and their websites.

We also need contributions

We are working with some 15 construction associations to create a movement that makes working in the building industry exciting and enticing. We’re going to need your help to succeed.”

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toward our effort – we have a three-year plan and a budget and any assistance our members can provide is extremely helpful. Our partner associations are seeking funds as well.

Not only are we marketing careers in construction, BATC’s Education and Workforce Development Committee is forming a Speakers Bureau to reach into schools. If you are willing to take a PowerPoint into a high school class or career fair and speak to today’s youth, please let me know (david@batc. org).

You can read the Project Build Minnesota Manifesto on page 30 of the Digest, and if it doesn’t make you proud to be part of this industry, I don’t know what will.

Help us to build this movement and sign on to Project Build Minnesota today. n

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

Read the Project Build Minnesota Manifesto on page 30

UNITED WE BUILD

WE ARE THE DESIGNERS, CREATORS, AND BUILDERS WHO PROVIDE SHELTER AND COMFORT FOR OUR COMMUNITIES AND ENVIRONMENT. WE ARE HANDS THAT CRAFT AND DIVERSE MINDS THAT CREATE. WE COME TOGETHER FROM VARIOUS BACKGROUNDS AS SKILLED PROFESSIONALS OF THE INDUSTRY, STANDING BESIDE EACH OTHER AS A TEAM, ENSURING THE JOB IS DONE RIGHT. TOGETHER, WE BELIEVE IN MAKING A BETTER FUTURE FOR OURSELVES AND OUR STATE.

JOIN THE MOVEMENT SERVE . PROMOTE . DONATE

C O NTAC T DAVID@BATC .ORG

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a word from our president

What’s Up With BATC? A Whole Lot! One of our greatest challenges at BATC is simply communicating our range of activities and accomplishments. Inevitably, as new volunteers get active in BATC, the words we hear most commonly are, “I just didn’t realize BATC was involved in all of these things.”

So I decided to make my column in this issue all about our array of activities over the past several months. Here we go:

Bob Michels BATC President Bob@BMichels-Const.com 651-653-1210

Membership is growing (up 7.5% in 2016 to 1200 members).

Retention is up (91% in 2016).

Very difficult for a larger association.

Nick Erickson has joined our staff team as Regulatory Affairs Manager. He will focus on all of the state agencies, regional planning, watershed districts and local units of government. Our members needed this effort due to the business environment in Minnesota.

BATC Housing First PAC and Housing First Fund had a phenomenal fall election. We ran a highly successful $1 million independent expenditure campaign (17 for 17 in endorsements and 16 of 19 in independent expenditure candidates we supported). BATC is acknowledged as one of the top three business organizations in electoral engagement. Leadership of the House and Senate are very aware of the effective role we played in the election, and are responsive to us in ways we’ve not previously experienced.

BATC’s Housing First Network (c4) is engaged in a year-round issue advocacy campaign to educate opinion leaders and influencers about the importance of home building. Visit www.

HousingFirstNetwork.org to see some of our efforts. Our Facebook page is here: www.Facebook.com/ HousingFirstNetwork. We’re running digital ads right now in support of our Minnesota Homeownership Initiative at the Capitol.

BATC and Minnesota Association of REALTORS® combined for Housing Day at the Capitol with 600 attendees registered. It was a very powerful day – our folks were everywhere you looked at the Capitol.

BATC has partnered with the REALTORS® to initiate the Minnesota Homeownership Initiative at the Capitol – with more than six different legislative items we have packaged that will actually reduce our regulatory burden and move our industry forward.

What a nice change to be on the offensive.

BATC has also initiated a BATC Legal Defense Fund (BLD Fund) to address the growing legal challenges we are being asked to support or initiate. We focus on cases that have broad significance. We currently have one court case in which we are filing an Amicus Brief and are helping to support the case.

BATC is very close to launching our first on-line educational course that meets our Department of Labor and Industry standards. That will complement our in-person courses offered through Contractor University, which train several hundred members and nonmembers annually. Visit www.ContractorU.com for our courses.

BATC is about to launch Project Build Minnesota, a collaborative effort among 15 construction-related associations to tell the story about careers in our industry and make construction attractive as a career.

We are planning for this to be a multi-year initiative supported by the broadest array of construction-related organizations and their members that we can muster.

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I just didn’t realize BATC was involved in all of these things.”

New Volunteer

We just completed our annual Job and Career Fair at the Mall of America with 27 exhibitors and 200 jobs. We got solid evaluations for the event and some exhibitors have already hired directly from the fair.

BATC has substantially expanded our advocacy capacity. Our advocacy department now includes a full time advocacy director, a political engagement manager, a press secretary, regulatory CONTINUES ON 8

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a word from our president

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What’s Up With BATC - continued affairs manager and the top contract lobbyist (and attorney) in the land use space on retainer. Our Executive Director is also deeply engaged in our advocacy efforts, along with our Independent Expenditure leadership team and our Public Policy Committee. We’re now forming subcommittees of our Public Policy Committee for Regulatory Affairs and Legal Defense. Our goal is to enhance our modern, comprehensive advocacy program utilizing best management practices to serve this deserving industry.

BATC has a well-staffed creative services department with graphic designers and social media experts that we leverage for both the Parade of Homes and our advocacy efforts, as well as our industry events. We contract for public relations services and have media buyers that purchase our marketing. Our team is engaged and busy doing exciting and rewarding work that benefits our industry.

Our charitable BATC Foundation (501c3) builds and remodels homes for veterans and those less fortunate.

Through the “halo effect” it helps us get out the message that we are builders of and experts in community. To see our Foundation’s efforts, visit www.BATCFoundation.org.

Several projects are in the formative stages.

We just launched a new online BATC membership directory, which we had custom built, and which will form the basis of a Parade of Homes website rebuild that we are undertaking so that our site is fully responsive and mobile friendly to anticipate future needs.

We recently completed and made available for member download model contracts and performance guidelines, a popular membership benefit of substantial value.

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Our Spring Parade of Homes kicked off with 481 homes, the highest number of homes in nine years and exceeding projections. Our Remodelers Showcase is the final weekend with 64 projects. Visit www.ParadeofHomes.com and our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ParadeofHomesTC Our Builders and Remodelers Show on April 11 is close to selling out. This business-to-business trade show (not a home show) features several hundred exhibitors and brings in 1,000 builders, remodelers, architects and interior designers. Visit BATCBRS.org.

All of these efforts powerfully help our members sell new and newly remodeled homes, help BATC members make industry connections in ways unavailable elsewhere and show the public that we do indeed build communities that they want to live in. n

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To register or for more information, visit BATC.org

4/11 BRS - Builders & Remodelers Show

6/15 BATC Foundation Evening of Dreams

9/9-10 Fall Parade of HomesSM ParadeofHomes.org

Over 1,000 Builders, Remodelers, Architects, Interior Designers, and Building Officials all in one spot for an entire day. BATC’s awardwinning tradeshow is an event you won’t want to miss.

Your ticket to An Evening of Dreams will give you special entrance inside an Artisan Home for a one-of-a-kind private event to benefit the BATC Foundation.

9/11 BATC Foundation Day of Service

Details to follow

Come volunteer for the first BATC Foundation 9/11 Day of Service.

Shelly@BATC.org | 651-697-7563

Shelly@BATC.org | 651-697-7563

6/16-18 Artisan Home Tour ArtisanHomeTour.com

9/14-17 Fall Parade of HomesSM ParadeofHomes.org

4/13 Kickstart

6/20 Leadership Institute

9/19 BATC Foundation Open

Refreshments and networking while learning how to make your BATC membership work for you!

Aimed at the up-and-coming next leaders within BATC member companies. Grounded in leadership development best practices.

BATC | 3:30-5:00 PM Heather@BATC.org | 651-697-7573

BATC | 4:30-8:00 PM Tom@BATC.org | 651-697-7592

4/18 Leadership Institute

6/21 BATC Bash

Aimed at the up-and-coming next leaders within BATC member companies. Grounded in leadership development best practices.

Come be our guest at the annual BATC Member Appreciation Party!

Minneapolis Convention Center Educational Sessions 1-3 PM Show Floor Open 2-8 PM BATCBRS.org 651-697-1954

BATC | 4:30-8:00 PM Tom@BATC.org | 651-697-7592 5/16 Leadership Institute Aimed at the up-and-coming next leaders within BATC member companies. Grounded in leadership development best practices.

BATC | 4:30-8:00 PM Tom@BATC.org | 651-697-7592 6/7 Remodelers/Small Volume Builders Round Table Commercial Vehicle Requirements

BATC | 12:00-1:30 PM Wendy@BATC.org | 651-697-7565

Final weekend

Sheraton Mpls. West | 8:00-12:00 PM BATC.org (click Education tab) 8/3 BATC Open

Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake | 1:30 PM reception@BATC.org | 651-697-1954

Back by popular demand, two simultaneous afternoon tournaments and a morning round.

Online registration opens May 3, 2017 at 9AM.

10/4 Remodelers/Small Volume Builders Round Table

6/9-11 Artisan Home Tour ArtisanHomeTour.com

Majestic Oaks Golf Club, Ham Lake 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM Shotguns reception@BATC.org | 651-697-1954

6/14 Kickstart

8/15 Kickstart

Refreshments and networking while learning how to make your BATC membership work for you!

Refreshments and networking while learning how to make your BATC membership work for you!

BATC | 3:30-5:00 PM Heather@BATC.org | 651-697-7573

BATC | 3:30-5:00 PM Heather@BATC.org | 651-697-7573

10/26 The BIG Night The Building Industry Gala (BIG) is a culmination of our awards presentations into one BIG Night.

This is where we come together to celebrate the industry, support the BATC Foundation and recognize the great work you do by presenting our Reggie, ROMA, Trillium and other BATC award winners.

Details to follow

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel 4:30 PM Social | 7:00 PM Presentation reception@BATC.org | 651-697-1954

BATC | 12:00-1:30 PM Wendy@BATC.org | 651-697-7565

10/11 Kickstart 11/15 BATC Buck Auction You’ve come to rely on our Refreshments and networking while learning Save the date and bring your BATC Bucks to bid how to make your BATC membership work and win great prizes and drawings. print for you!member directory,onnow BATC | 4:30 - 7:30 PM BATC | 3:30-5:00 PM we’re excited| 651-697-7573 to announce reception@BATC.org | 651-697-1954 Heather@BATC.org our new companion online version that you can access LAST ISSUE from your phone!

MEMBER

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…

DIRECTORY

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The nail was on the “Letter From the ED” page (page 4).

Congrat’s to Paul Thomas, Pioneer Engineering, P.A., who found the nail on page 68 of our January issue and was generously rewarded with BATC bucks.

You’ve come to rely on our print member directory, now we’re excited to announce our new companion online version that you can access from your phone!

FIND

THIS The nail above is just an example—it is not the real one hidden for this issue’s contest. We’ve concealed the real one elsewhere in this issue, and it could be a different color or size.

Same great print version coming in February

IF YOU FIND IT...

1. You must be a member to participate.

2. Contact us to let us know what page it’s on: Laurie@BATC.org or 651-697-7575 3. All who successfully find the nail will receive $100 in BATC bucks. One lucky winner of a drawing receives $500 in BATC bucks.

4. Entries must be received by May 15, 2017.

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Member Appreciation Party!

WEDNESDAY 3-6 PM

Join us for an afternoon on the range- bring a team or sign up as an individual. Dinner-Only option available.

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advocacy

Our Biggest Day at the Capitol Yet! More than 600 members of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities and the Minnesota REALTORS ® came together in February, to advocate for homeownership during the first ever Housing Day at the Capitol.

The monumental event marked the start of an exciting partnership as both groups joined together to share with lawmakers their collective support of the Minnesota Homeownership Initiative, a package of legislative proposals that promote homeownership.

“Homeownership strengthens our communities and helps build safe and secure neighborhoods. This collection of legislation is an important step in opening the door to homeownership for the next generation of Minnesotans,” said Christopher Galler, Chief

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Executive Officer of the Minnesota REALTORS®.

The Minnesota Homeownership Initiative addresses many of the challenges current and future homeowners face. This package of common-sense legislative proposals aims to protect the dream of homeownership for all Minnesotans by creating opportunities for first-time homebuyers and addressing the cost-drivers that are negatively impacting housing affordability.

“A recent survey showed that 84 percent of Twin Cities residents believe

that owning a home is central to the American Dream, and yet homeownership in Minnesota is at a 50-year low,” said David Siegel, Executive Director of BATC. “It’s clear we need to be doing more to support and encourage homeownership.”

Homeownership is the backbone of safe neighborhoods, healthy schools, a consistent labor force and stronger communities. In a recovering housing market in the wake of the worst recession in 70 years, a variety of strategies are needed to help families purchase their dream home.

BATC and MN REALTORS ® members met with 171 legislators including Speaker of the House Rep. Kurt Daudt, House Minority Leader Rep. Melissa Hortman, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, and Senate Minority Leader Thomas Bakk.

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THOMAS BAKK

PAUL GAZELKA

MELISSA HORTMAN

KURT DAUDT

A recent survey showed that 84 percent of Twin Cities residents believe that owning a home is central to the American Dream, and yet homeownership in Minnesota is at a 50-year low. It’s clear we need to be doing more to support and encourage homeownership.”

Putting Homeownership First at the Capitol On the heels of Housing Day at the Capitol, the BATC advocacy team has been very busy in St. Paul.

Multiple pieces of the Minnesota Homeownership Initiative have taken major steps forward at the capitol. While numerous steps remain, these mark important incremental victories toward achieving our homeownership and affordability objectives.

BATC’s advocacy team along with several engaged members of BATC have been active and ready at every chance to support our pro-housing legislation.

This has included testifying at numerous committee hearings and attending press

conferences in support of workforce development legislation. Thank you to all our members who have stepped up to help make a difference for our industry.

March marked the various deadlines in which committees must act favorably on bills in order for the bill to continue through the legislative process. We’re pleased to report that the numerous pieces of the Minnesota Homeownership Initiative all met this deadline.

Here are those issues moving forward:

FIRST TIME HOME BUYER SAVINGS ACCOUNT The First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account would encourage Minnesotans to save for a down payment by providing tax deductions and incentives to help achieve the dream of owning a home.

to conduct oversight on a housing rule proposal that would increase the costs to a homeowner by more than $1,000. Research demonstrates that for every $1,000 increase in the price of a home, 4,000 Minnesotans can no longer purchase that home.

PUBLIC NOTICE FOR HOUSING MORATORIUM Today there is no due process protecting homeowners and land owners before the use of their properties is frozen by a housing moratorium for up to a year. This legislation would provide advance notice and a public hearing before a moratorium is imposed that would regulate, restrict, or prohibit activities relating to housing.

TOWNHOUSE DEFINITION A long-time BATC priority, this initiative is a continuation of BATC v.

DLI and would modify the townhouse definition and remove the sprinkler mandate.

RULEMAKING REVIEW The regulatory costs associated with new construction have surged over the past decade. This legislation would allow the legislature

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT What is one of the biggest obstacles facing the housing industry? The lack of workers trained in the construction trades. Two bills address this issue, by encouraging trades and vocational careers.

HOME TAX CONFORMITY This measure would make

mortgage debt cancellation tax relief and mortgage insurance premium deductibility permanent features of Minnesota’s tax code.

Mortgage debt cancellation tax relief provides homeowners who have had some portion of their mortgage debt forgiven by a lender through a short-sale, foreclosure, or a principal reduction, relief from having that forgiven debt treated as “income” and taxed. Mortgage insurance premium deductibility benefits homeowners, often first-time homeowners who had to purchase mortgage insurance because they were not able to make at least a 20 percent down payment, by allowing them to deduct the premiums from their taxes.

CONDO/TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT Ten years ago 57 percent of our new home market was multi-family, today it is just 15 percent. A healthy

housing market includes a wide variety of options to meet demand and condo/townhomes are sought-after by first-time homebuyers. A key challenge to a healthy condo/ townhome market is the state’s current construction defects law, which needs to be amended to encourage more condo/townhome development.

MANUFACTURED HOME TITLE ISSUES Transferring ownership of a manufactured home can sometimes be a challenge because manufactured homes are titled as personal property (like a motor vehicle) rather than as real property. This legislation would create an administrative process that manufactured homeowners could follow to obtain a new title, rather than having to commence an action in the judicial system, which can be complicated, slow, and expensive.

To learn more visit: MNHomeownership.com

Housing Day Photo Gallery on pages 16-17.

The 2017 Legislative session ends May 22nd, 2017. Stay tuned for our full legislative recap and follow our blog at BATC.blog.org for weekly updates.

ADVOCACY CONTINUES

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BATC Ramps up its Regulatory Game BATC took another exciting step this year in advancing its modern advocacy program by creating the first Regulatory Affairs Subcommittee.

During its quarterly meetings, the subcommittee will examine the effect regulatory rulemaking has

Bob Cumbow Country Joe Homes Brian Cook DR Horton Paul Heuer Pulte Homes Andy Michels Bob Michels Construction

on home safety and affordability in Minnesota. The areas to be examined include: Building, Energy, and Plumbing Codes; Construction Stormwater Permit; Met Council Land Planning/ Comprehensive Planning; Wetlands Conservation Act; Lead Paint RRP Rule; Precedentsetting Watershed District Rules;

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

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The organization’s first-ever gathering of a formal group of industry regulation experts, the Regulatory Affairs Subcommittee is comprised of BATC members with deep government, legal and housing industry experience.

The Regulatory Affairs Subcommittee will examine regulatory rulemaking and other policy initiatives from regulatory agencies affecting members and the Minnesota residential construction and remodeling industry as a whole. This committee will be another powerful tool for BATC to help advocate for the industry.

COMMITTEE ROSTER

April–June 2017

Local Government Rules and Regulations.

Bill Gschwind, an attorney with Minnesota Construction Law Services, is the Chair of the Regulatory Affairs Subcommittee and Nick Erickson, regulatory affairs manager, is serving as the BATC staff lead.

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Representative Regina Barr

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#HousingDayMN #MNHomeownership HOUSING DAY AT THE CAPITOL - FEBRUARY 23, 2017 More than 600 members of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) and the Minnesota REALTORS® came together Thursday February 23rd, to advocate for homeownership during the first ever Housing Day at the Capitol. The monumental event marked the start of an exciting partnership as both groups joined together to share with lawmakers their collective support of the Minnesota Homeownership Initiative, a package of legislative proposals that promote homeownership.

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Food, Fun & Networking!”

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We have a great summer lined up for you – get out enjoy the sun, comradery, and fun with fellow BATC Members. Enjoy the second longest day of the year at the BASH, the member appreciation party, food & drink provided (of course)! By popular demand, we’ve expanded the BATC Open to include two simultaneous afternoon shotguns; and a crowd favorite—the BATC Foundation Golf Open now in its 5th year! Registration and additional details at BATC.org

BATC Open 2017

2017

WHEN:

BATC Bash WHEN: June 21, 2017 3:00-6:00 p.m.

WHERE: BATC 2960 Centre Pointe Drive Roseville MN

REGISTER: BATC.org Free to attend Kindly register on or before June 14th.

August 3, 2017

OPEN

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7:00 a.m. Morning Shotgun 1:00 p.m. Afternoon Shotgun 1:00 p.m. Afternoon Shotgun (That’s right, two simultaneous shotguns)

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WHERE:

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$150 per player, $45 dinner only

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Mark your calendars: Online registration for all tournaments opens May 3, 2017 at 9 a.m. Please make sure you can login to your BATC.org account prior to then.

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recognition Get it by entering BATC’s Award Programs.

Our awards recognize excellence in several areas— from quality and value of construction to business ethics. Enter so we can celebrate the fine work you do!

All of our awards are presented at the Building Industry Gala (BIG) Night in October. At the BIG Night you’ll be able to accept your award alongside all our other big winners in front of the entire BATC membership.

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Open to Parade of Homes Builders

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July 7 – Entry Due

July 7 – Nomination Due

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Twin Cities Employment SOURCE: DEED MN

Twin Cities Construction Employment January 2016

7,354

January 2017

SHEET

7,416

Metro Building Permitted Units Past 12 Months

Twin Cities Construction Weekly Wage

455

1,267

1,378

3.9%

January 2016

4.2%

January 2017

Dec ’16

Nov ’16

Oct ’16

Sep ’16

Aug ’16

MN

Jul ’16

MSP

Feb ’16

Unemployment Rate Snapshot

Jun ’16

286

May ’16

January 2017

Jan ’17

January 2016

SOURCE: KEYSTONE REPORT

Apr ’16

+3%

Y-Y Change

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Y-Y Change

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January 2016

5.0%

January 2017

+3.1% Y-Y Change

Twin Cities Average Sales Price

Twin Cities Total New Listings SOURCE: MPLS REALTORS

Jan 2016

4,176

SOURCE: MPLS REALTORS

Jan 2017

+4.9% $261,711

Y-Y Change

4,304

$274,541

+3.2% Y-Y Change

Jan 2016

Twin Cities Total Closed Sales SOURCE: MPLS REALTORS

Jan 2016

Jan 2017

Jan 2017

2,866

2,775

Twin Cities Home Builders Survey

SOURCE: UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS & BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF THE TWIN CITIES (OVER 50 IS POSITIVE; BELOW 50 IS NEGATIVE)

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Mort. Rates

$ of Bld Mat.

Finished Lots

Land Price

Housing Starts

Sales Price / SF

Composite

Mort. Rates

$ of Bld Mat.

Land Price

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Finished Lots

Sales Price / SF

Housing Starts

SOURCE: KEYSTONE REPORT

YTD January 2016 YTD January 2017

Multi-Family

61%

of Twin Cities Housing Units Authorized YTD

+66% Y-Y Change

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Ask the

BUILDING INSPECTOR Peter Kulczyk Green Code Knowledge

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A Stop Order can be used by the Building Official at any time during the construction. It would normally be used as a last resort after other means to obtain compliance have failed. In the situation that you describe with the drywall contractor, the Building Official probably placed the Stop Order in an attempt to verify the proper installation of the insulation, vapor retarder and maybe the air barrier. Although the code is not specific to what extent the Stop Order should affect other trades on the project, it would seem appropriate that only the drywall contractor should be affected in this situation, but allowing other trades to continue.

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In today’s increasingly digitalized world, transparency is the name of the game.

Which means your brand reputation is harder than ever to manage. Online resources and opportunities, from Houzz to Facebook to the Better Business Bureau allow total strangers to either help promote your brand or cause real damage with just a few taps of their thumbs. engine finds about your Our February Roundtable having a bad day, don’t make name and key words (presented by the Small Volume excuses and try to justify what Builders and Remodelers happened. Try “We’re sorry you • You may want to subscribe committees) featured the Better feel that way,” and let it go. to a monitoring service if Business Bureau with tips on your business is large and In rare cases, you may get a managing your online reputa- Don’t miss our next Roundtable active online or you’ve had comment that’s downright illegal tion. Here are a few key takesome issues in the past. libelous, in which case, get aways to help you protect your Commercial Vehicle Requirements fororSmall BusiThese services will collect them off your site ASAP and you online reputation. nesses everything that’s said about may want to take further action.

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7, 2017 Today’s online environment has list every morning, week, month for noon many to social 12:00 1:30media pm posts, changed the marketing game. or quarter depending on how and factual answers to quesLight lunch served much activity you get online. tions should be pretty straight Paul Chaney, in a Practical Remember to always Free,forward. but please RSVP online at BATC.org or emailarticle titled Ecommerce • Check for outdated be polite.

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Don’t miss our next Roundtable:

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A Room for Rachel The BATC Foundation has big plans for a deserving girl! Rachel is an exceptional 12-yearold in many ways. She loves music and sings in her school choir. She is active in Circus Juventas and theatre. She’s a world traveler, visiting Paris, Belgium and China.

Two years ago, Rachel experienced a series of health events that led to a diagnosis of Crohn’s Disease and a type of malformation of the spine. For more than two years, Rachel’s world has consisted of hospitals (her longest stay was 86 days), doctors and multiple surgeries. Because of her illness, Rachel is homebound much of the time and has missed a lot of school.

Rachel’s bedroom can only be described as tiny and that has led her to spend much of her time at home in the family’s dark and partially finished basement.

Rachel wanted to have a space in her basement fixed

up for her to do crafts, her schoolwork and hang out with friends.

The BATC Foundation, Special Spaces - Twin Cities and Ispiri have teamed up to create such a space for Rachel.

BATC Foundation

There is a lot to do to make this a perfect space for Rachel. Our volunteers will replace cracked floor tile, remove dark wood paneling, mitigate moisture, install drywall and paint. Windows and ceiling tiles will be replaced and an area for homework and crafting will be added.

Chelsey Green, Executive Director of Special Spaces - Twin Cities designed an incredible space for Rachel. The plan contains built in storage cabinets and shelves, custom craft table, chalk board, craft wall and will be accented with bright colors and furniture. The BATC Foundation is excited to be working with Special Spaces and Ispiri LLC throughout this project. Rachel’s new room is set to be completed at the beginning of April 2017.

If you would like to help with donations of materials or services to this or any of the BATC Foundation building projects, contact Perri Graham-Raff.

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Perri Graham-Raff

Part of our core values as a company is to be involved and give back to the communities we serve. We certainly take a lot of pride and satisfaction from seeing the reaction of our clients at the end of a project when they are thrilled – sometimes to tears. It can be even more special when we are able to see that same reaction being part of a community service related project. To know we made a difference in the life of a child who may not have been able to realize this space without the generous support from our employees and trade partners is really what life is all about. We come to work every day to make a difference and positively impact people’s lives. We are “living our vision” every day at Ispiri.”

Executive Director perri@batc.org 651-697-7563

Looking to Step Up for a Truly Remarkable Experience?

Become a 2017 Build Partner on a 2017 or 2018 Project. Please contact Perri Graham-Raff, Perri@ batc.org or 651-697-7597.

If you would like to help with donations of materials or services to this or any of the BATC Foundation building projects contact Perri Graham-Raff. For additional information about the BATC Foundation visit www.batcfoundation.org.

Jason Fabio, CR, President • Ispiri, LLC • Build Partner • Ispiri.com

MACV Project Back on Track for 2017 We are thrilled that Lennar has stepped up and will be the Build Partner for the brand-new Minnesota Action Council for Veterans (MACV) Supportive Independent Living (SIL) house for families! You may remember this project from last year when we tried to move a donated duplex to a new lot. There

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proved to be more obstacles than we could overcome in moving the duplex so we shelved the project for 2016.

When Lennar came to us earlier this year looking for a project, they were excited by the idea of a home that would keep on giving to local veteran families well into the future and agreed

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to take on the MACV SIL house.

“We are delighted to be working with Lennar on this project and we know that MACV is excited to be able to expand their SIL program to homeless families,” said Perri Graham-Raff, BATC Foundation Executive Director.

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Meet the 2017 BATC Foundation Board of Directors President

Executive Members at Large

Bob Bennett

Richard Berg

Retired Bennettbob84@yahoo.com

Contract Interiors, Inc. richard@ciiflooring.com

Vice President

Members at Large

Secretary Wells Fargo Private Mortgage Jody.kern@wellsfargo.com

Treasurer Kristin Rother

Lyman Lumber John_zirbes@lymanlumber.com

Lynne Jensen-Nelson

Meg Jaeger

Jim Kuiken

Past President

Accent Homes jimkuiken@msn.com

Scott Jensen

Brush Masters steve@brushmasters.com

Rebuilding Together Twin Cities k.greiner@rebuildingtogethertwincities.org Conversion-omics lynne@conversion-omics.com

Minnesota Rusco krother@minnesotarusco.com

Steve Weakly

John Zirbes

Kathy Greiner

Jody Kern

David Weekley Homes Sjensen.scott@aol.com

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Lyman Roofing & Siding Paul_roecker@lymanrs.com

Showcase Renovations, Inc. sroche@showcaserenovation.com

Cambria scottjenewein@gmail.com

The Builders Group dmedo@tbgmn.com

Paul Roecker

Stephen Roche

Scott Jenewein

Dennis Medo

BATC Board Representative Mega Homes/Special Spaces megjaeger@mega-homes.com

Client Representative Marco Solt Msolt51@yahoo.com

Join us for a sparkling Evening of Dreams on June 15 th, 2017 as we gather to support the work of the BATC Foundation!

You will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and spirits and learn about the lifechanging work of the charitable arm of the Builders Assocation of the Twin Cities.

I serve on the BATC Foundation Board of Directors to be able to offer my time and talents to help individuals in need. After retiring from the military after 32 years of service, the BATC Foundation provides me with the opportunity to connect with and potentially provide assistance to veterans.

My contacts with veteran organizations like The Wounded Warrior Program, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Program, MN Department of Military Affairs and the large network of Vet Service Officers allows the Foundation the ability to network and find vets in need. I am humbled by the generosity of the BATC members and their donations of product and labor to help those in need.”

Paul Roecker

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I serve on the BATC Foundation Board because as a previous home recipient I feel it is my duty to help repay the favor.

BATC treated me so well while working with them on my own project and I can’t wait to be able to help out the best I can for someone else.”

More details to come…

Upcoming Events JUNE 15, 2017

JULY 19, 2017

SEPT. 11, 2017

SEPT. 19, 2017

Evening of Dreams

Pulte Golf Tournament

BATC Foundation Day of Service

Foundation Golf Tournament

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Thank You 2016 Supporters The BATC Foundation has been privileged to be involved with three very special projects last 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

Artisan Dream Home Builders & Remodelers

The Bernal Project ABC Home Exteriors The Jamelka Project Soderbeck Design & Construction, Inc. The Munoz Project The Kingdom Builders The Rohland Project Matthews Roofing & Renovation The Westphal Project The Kingdom Builders

AMEK Custom Builders, Inc.

Kroiss Development Inc.

Copper Creek, LLC

NIH Homes,LLC.

Carl M. Hansen Companies

Oslo Builders

Hagstrom Builders, Inc.

Sustainable 9 Design + Build

Highmark Builders, Inc.

Traditions by Donnay

James Barton Design Build, Inc.

Xpand Inc. (Homes of Xcellence)

Partner Agencies Avenues for Youth Rebuilding Together-Twin Cities

2016 Donors A Adam Berg & Friends Alerus All, Inc. Amazing EZ Screen Porch Windows Artful Living Magazine Associated Bank Patrick Atkinson

Discovery Flight Double Tree- Hilton Park Place E E.E. Masonry Emser Tile Enebak Family Excelsior Brewing Company

B Bank of America Foundation Bob Bennett Mike Bistodeau Bridgewater Bank Brush Masters Builders Association of Minnesota- Legal Fund Buiders Association of the Twin Cities Builders Club C C & D Granite CalAtalantic Homes CAMBRIA Ray Carroll Contract Interiors Corporate 4 Insurance Agency Cosentino Center- Minneapolis Creative Homes, Inc. Custom Home Builders Title Cyclone Construction D David Weekley Homes DFP Planning & Design Diversified Wall Systems

G Global Closing & Title Services Glowing Hearth & Home GO 96.3 FM Gonyea Homes, Inc. Grandma’s Restuarant Great Northern Granite Great Plains Millwork Great Waters Brewing Kathy Greiner

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J J & H Wall Specialties James Hardie Building Products Jensen’s Supper Club Jeske Electric Jerry’s Floor Store JL Schweiters Bldg. Supply/ Const., Inc.

F Ferguson Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Gallery Fireside Hearth & Home Florstar Sales, Inc FocalPoint Flooring Cabinets & Design Foley & Mansfield, PLLP Fox 9 Four Daughters Winery

H Harkraft, Inc. Herregan Distributors Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites St. Cloud Home Aid America

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I iHeartMedia In-Focus Systems Installed Building Solutions II

K KCI Concrete & Masonry Key Land Homes Keys Café - Roseville KS95 KSTP TV L Laminate Flooring Lampert Lumber Larkin Hoffman Leggett & Platt, Inc. Lennar LP Building Products Lyman Lumber Co. M Maguire Agency Marvin Windows and Doors Mattamy Homes Metropolitan Hardwood Floor Malt Shop Inc. Michels Homes Minnesota Exteriors, Inc.

Minnesota Lynx Minnesota Rusco, Inc. Minnesota Vikings Mintrust Mortgage Mohawk Industries Mystic Lake Casino N North American Banking Company Co. O Michelle & Loren Olson

Southview Design Star Bank Stewart Title Company Suburban Framing T The Builders Group Brian Thompson Thompson Woodworks Top Floor Tradition Capital Bank Twin Cities Hoo- Hoo

P Pandora Radio Pella Windows & Doors Prosperwell Financial Pulte Homes of Minnesota

U University of Minnesota

Q Quality Insulation

W Warners’ Stellian Appliance Waterstone Mortgage Corp.

MN Wells Fargo Foundation Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Weyerhaeuser

R Rays Construction RHC Flooring Robert Thomas Homes, Inc. Rebecca & Robert Rohland S Sabre Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Sathre-Bergquist, Inc. Scherer Bros. Lumber Co. Schwieters Companies, Inc. Shaughnessy Flooring Shaw Industries Shaw/Stewart Lumber Co. Solid.

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V Vine Park Brewing Pat Virock

Z John Zirbes

Special Thank You Brad & Kori Meewes

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 in our records.

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MEMBER DIRECTORY

2.0 PRINTED DIRECTORY Your 2017 print version should be in your hands momentarily. Like previous editions, it’s the right size to keep in your truck or tucked next to your phone.

You can find companies and individuals quickly using the alpha listings.

And when you’re ready to hire a new trade partner, it’s a breeze to browse the classified section.

And, we’ve got contact information for all the regional building officials plus the BATC Board and staff.

Finding Members Just Got Easier Whether you’re looking for a new trade partner, a current phone number of an old acquaintance, or trying to remember the name of the member you met at the BIG Night, BATC’s Membership Directory is your best resource. And now, you’ve got an online option that makes it even easier.

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DIRECTORY Just launched, our new online version is just what you’ve been missing. Go to Directory.BATC.org on your computer, your tablet or your phone to find every member quickly and easily. If you haven’t checked it out, you don’t know what you’re missing. Here are some key features: • Search by company name, member type or a product or service category • Easy one click phone and website connections • Responsive design works no matter what device you’re using • See photos, brochures and more from many members (consider an upgrade to promote your business too!)

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BUILD ON OUR EXPERIENCE For more than 135 years, Bell Bank Mortgage has helped families make their home ownership dreams come true. Bell simplifies the financing process with our in-house construction department, personalized service and no-surprise closings.

With more than 20 locations in the Twin Cities metro area, there’s a Bell Mortgage lender nearby, waiting to help.

Find a loan officer online at bellbanks.com/mortgage

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While both CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy have revamped their rebate programs, that hasn’t changed BATC’s commitment to MN Green Path and your opportunity to participate. We will continue to offer Green Path Home Performance Reports (HPRs) for any home that has been tested by a RESNET rater at no additional charge to you. All you have to do is tell your rater that you want to share your information with MN Green Path (it is as easy as your rater checking a box). We’ll send your HPR in PDF form for you to share with your prospective buyers and prove your home has been independently tested!

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And if you want to show that you build or remodel greener than most, don’t forget that your home can be Advanced or Master Certified through MN Green Path. Get more information at MNGreenPath.com or contact Mary Schweich at mary@batc.org or Tom Gavaras at tom@batc.org.

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Getting Social with #BATClife We love seeing your #BATClife photos on social media!

When you’re snapping photos at your next BATC event, don’t forget to post with the hashtag #BATClife. Check out some of the recent #BATClife photos and posts from members of our BATC family.

TAG US in your social posts…

SEND US PHOTOS to consider for BATC’s social media channels.

Upload photos online at batc.org/ socialmedia or contact Laura Marrinan at 651-697-7594 or laura@batc.org

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Facebook:

Twitter:

1,797 page likes facebook.com/BuildersAssociationTC

1,038 followers twitter.com/batctc

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Facebook:

Instagram:

23,862 page likes facebook.com/ParadeofHomesTC

2,283 followers instagram.com/paradeofhomestc

Houzz:

Twitter:

428 followers houzz.com/user/batc

Pinterest:

1,624 followers twitter.com/pohtc

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Natural Gas Appliances Bring

Satisfied Buyers

75%

of homebuyers prefer natural gas for cooking.

Homebuyers want the professional edge that comes with cooking on a natural gas range. Superior burner performance, better temperature control and even heat distribution make it quicker and easier to turn out delicious meals. Plus, natural gas ranges typically last six years longer than their electric counterparts and cost about 30 percent less to operate.

Contact David Poretti 612-321-4386 or David.Poretti@CenterPointEnergy.com.

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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.

Aero Drapery & Blind

Charter Bank

Inspire Homes, LLC

New York Life

Jason Freisinger 651-255-0007 www.aerodraperyandblind.com

Michelle Harris 952-361-2265

Brian Helvick 952-484-9542 www.inspireMNhomes.com

Jon Walker 651-890-6765

Contract Design & Co., Inc.

All Seasons Garage John Mann 763-755-0210 www.allseasonsgaragedoor.com

Andrea Corbin 612-267-5404

Cyclone Construction

Allura

Ryan Seifert 651-398-3622 www.cycloneconstruction.com

Tom Anderson 281-742-7072 www.allurausa.com

Eagle Home Mortgage

Anchor Roofing & Exteriors

David Welsch 651-295-6394 www.eaglehm.com

Stu Hudson 612-363-7443 www.anchorroofingmn.com

BAC Construction Services Brian Mulvihill 612-721-5500 www.baccs.net

Bayer Interior Woods Brian Bayer 320-352-5404 www.bayerinteriorwoods.com

Tracy Dahlin 952-442-1762

J. Fletch Real Estate Group Jay Fletch 612-642-1189 www.jayfletch.com

Johansson Construction Arne Johansson 612-423-0202

Engel & Völkers Minneapolis

Julian Jane Design

Geoffrey Bray 612-338-3836 www.evusa.com

Jodie Jenewein 952-239-4652 www.julianjanedesign.com

Norse Realty Tyler Nelson 612-876-5226 www.norserealty.com

North Oaks Company, LLC Robyne Platzer 651-484-3361

Precision Builders, LLC Mike Peterson 612-889-7766 www.PrecisionBuilders.us

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Gateway Mortgage Group

Lawrence Marketing dba HomeAvenue, Inc.

Brad Hlavacek 612-396-0501 www.gatewayloan.com

Gregory Lawrence 952-929-7355 www.homeavenue.com

Gonyea Land Company

Lowe’s of Coon Rapids

Jennifer Kilkelly 952-882-1112 www.gonyealand.com

Lance Wetzel 763-367-1340 www.lowes.com

Green Code Knowledge, LLC

Lowe’s of Shakopee

Greg Olson 651-301-2107 proedresource.com

RE/MAX Results Elizabeth Rumble Elizabeth Rumble 651-491-2215 www.elizabethrumble.results.net

Paul Whiteman 612-501-5224

Bob Bennett Bob Bennett 612-414-4062

Peter Kulczyk 763-205-9293 www.greencodeknowledge.com

Breuer Choice Realty Group - Keller Williams Classic Realty

Hampton Companies, LLC

Ann Breuer 763-441-0500 www.breuerchoice.com

Jeremy Larson 651-200-4365 www.hamptoncompaniesllc.com

BuildClean Dust Control System

Hans Hagen Homes

Kevin Dompke 855-595-2860

Katie Geddes 763-586-7200 www.mihomes.com

CertainTeed Siding

Harstad Homes, Inc.

Wayne Irene 612-323-7344

Reid Harstad 651-636-9991

Changing Images Design, LLC

Hidden Oak Homes, LLC Erik Nielsen 651-324-0545 www.HiddenOakHomes.com

ICF Hannah Jansen 207-450-8358 www.icf.com

Suzanne Stromberg 952-367-9000

Lowe’s ProServices Barry Elings 651-357-0212 www.lowesforpros.com

Lowes Home Improvement Adam Royer 763-367-4139

Marsh & McLennan Agency Joni Pierce 763-746-8315 www.MarshMMA.com

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Thanks to these members who have helped grow our BATC community by recruiting new companies to join our association. If you have a hot prospect, please contact Kristina Mahler (Kristina@BATC.org or 651-697-7562) and she’ll take it from there.

For a complete list of Building BATC recruiters, visit: BATC.org > Membership > Building BATC

Eric Perkins 612-219-0234 www.minnesotadesignbuild.com

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Jeremy Roseth 952-992-9315 www.buildregal.com

Brad Meewes and more by Kori

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Michael Fritz M & M Home Contractors, Inc.

Regina Hiller 612-874-2602

Schiller Squared Ent., Inc. Paul Schiller 651-207-8674 www.SchillerCS.com

Bob Bennett Emeritus Member Jill Murphy True North Consulting

Schlomka’s Portable Restrooms & Mobile Pressure Washing, LLC

Chris Contreras M/I Homes

Danny Schlomka 651-332-4200 www.twincitytoilets.com

Kori Meewes and more by Kori

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LaRae Fultz 651-483-1576 www.SelectSurfaces.com

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Seven Corners Printing

Daryl Doehr Marvin Windows and Doors

Dan Winters 651-247-4828 www.7cpco.com

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Well, I have officially been your Director of Membership for a year now.

What a great ride it has already been!

Have you been a member for a long time? Maybe you are trying to understand WHY you are a member because you don’t utilize your membership. Or maybe you attend every event we have, but don’t really understand best practices for BATC membership. Or perhaps you are a new employee at a long established member company who is trying to wrap their head around this industry. It’s time for you to Kickstart your membership!

Last year, we introduced our Kickstart events to welcome new members into the association. Generally, it is considered an informative presentation and networking opportunity to initiate individuals who want the most out of BATC membership. We feel it is important to not only tell people about our

association, but to let them put names with faces on our team.

As we have had more and more of these Kickstart events, it has become clear they are also a valuable tool for our existing members. So much has changed at BATC over the past five years and we find that our long standing members don’t always realize how many benefits they are missing out on.

What can you expect at a Kickstart? You will arrive at 3:30pm, grab a drink (wine and beer are options!) and some snacks, settle into a spot (preferably in the front row since it always seems to be empty), say hello to your neighbor and prepare yourself for an impressive PowerPoint presentation, usually by yours truly. Just kidding… about the impressive part…

everything else is true. We will spend the next half hour telling you more about BATC and our different departments. Each person on staff will introduce themselves, tell you what they do and explain any engagement opportunities that they can offer.

After the presentation is complete, we encourage you to network. Some of the best relationships are made at this event.

Our staff gets to meet you and take an interest in your success.

You can meet other new and existing members who will be your “people” moving forward at BATC. And let’s face it, we all can use a familiar face when attending an event.

So please consider joining us at one of our upcoming Kickstart events. You can register at BATC.org. n

Kristina Mahler Director of Membership kristina@batc.org 651-697-7562

2017 kickstart dates 4/13/2017 6/14/2017 8/15/2017 10/11/2017 12/13/2017 3:30–5pm @ BATC Refreshments and networking as well as how you can make your BATC membership work for you!

Current & New Members Welcome!

New Members - continued Sundays Off, Inc. Scott London 763-546-1651 www.sundaysoffpools.com

The Main Street America Group Tim Spreiter 763-657-8600 www.msagroup.com

Tasha Soundara / Realtor

The Sitting Room

Tasha Soundara 612-987-0977 www.tashasoundara.com

Kate Regan 952-473-4440 www.thesittingroomstudio.com

The Bancor Group, Inc.

Title One, Inc.

Paul Robinson 763-398-0320

Renee VonBerge 952-806-6430 www.titleone.com

The Energy Network Worldwide, LLC Ronak Desai 612-913-4250 www.TENww.com

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Village Chevrolet Co. Grant Osgood 952-473-5444

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Register for free at BATC.org Vine Hill Partners, LLC Cory Lepper 612-801-9055

Waterstone Mortgage Lisa Wells 952-479-2854 www.lisawellsloans.com

Wyndham Hills Development Roberta Sjodin 651-480-1170 www.wyndhamhillsmn.com

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Caroline Ellingboe joins BATC Staff as Graphic Design Assistant We’re excited to welcome Caroline Ellingboe to BATC as our Graphic Design Assistant.

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Laura joined the BATC team in December as the Social Media and Content Coordinator.

At BATC Laura will help manage the Parade of Homes and BATC social media channels, assist with email communications and write content. She also serves as Style Editor for our Guidebooks and appears as official spokesperson for the Parade of Homes on TV. Before joining BATC, she worked as the Social Media Manager for a national cosmetology school where she managed the social content, communities and ad strategy.

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Nick Erickson joins BATC as Regulatory Affairs Manager BATC is pleased to welcome Nick Erickson to our staff as Regulatory Affairs Manager.

Nick brings more than a decade of public affairs and strategic communications expertise to BATC. Prior to joining us, he worked at UnitedHealth Group where he provided strategic communications guidance to UnitedHealth’s External Affairs and Human Capital teams. Nick’s work included complex regulatory affairs issues, assessing their impacts, and developing communications strategies to multiple audiences. Nick will utilize this experience to advocate for BATC’s issues with key regulatory agencies, which include the Department of Labor and Industry, the Pollution Control Agency, the Met Council and many more.

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IBS BATC HOSPITALITY SUITE – JANUARY 11, 2017 BATC Members enjoyed a beach-front party hosted by BATC while attending this year’s International Builders Show in Orlando, Florida 1. Members mingle under the twinkling lights at BATC’s IBS Hospitality Suite 2. Megan Carstensen, Kerry & Co.; Katy Slater, Painterati; Kerry Mulcrone, Kerry & Co. 3. Mike Moore, North Country Distributors, Inc.; John Zirbes, Lyman Lumber Co. 4. Kirk Van Slooten, Elevation Homes; RJ Cermak, Elevation Homes; Willy Enz, Synergy Products, LLC; Daren Willenbring, Elevation Homes; Doug Truax, Synergy Products 5. Mike Collett & Jeff Meyer, White Bear Glass; Chuck Fowler & Kati Berwald, Heritage Millwork, Inc.; Brian Becker, White Bear Glass 6. Jackie Bakken, Sharon & Gary Goodwin, GBI Homes, Inc. 7. Michael Swanson, JMS Custom Homes, LLC and Meg Jaeger, New Spaces

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ANNUAL MEETING & BOARD INDUCTION / LAUNCH PARTY – JANUARY 24, 2017 Before a crowd of over 200 members, Bob Michels, Michels Homes was officially inducted as BATC’s 2017 president, along with the 2017 Board of Directors, and the BATC Foundation Board of Directors at the St. Paul Hotel.

1. Greg Reichelt and Paul Gustafson, BAC Construction Services 2. Todd Polifka, Custom One Homes, Masha Romer, James Hardie Building Products and Meg Jaeger, New Spaces 3. Dwayne Sikich, Sambatek and Shawn Nelson, New Spaces 4. Melissa Carlson and Beth Rice, Charter Bank 5. Amber Ranzau, Modern Design Cabinetry, Shelby Allen, Bell Bank Mortgage, Lisa Oldakowski, Automated Building Comp.-Millwork Division and Katie Talboy, Michels Homes 6. Dennis Richardson, MarketPlus Construction Finance with Rich Riemersma, Zawadsky Homes 7. Thomas and June Wiener, Cardinal Homebuilders, Inc. 8. BATC Board members in attendance 9. BATC Foundation Board members 10. Andrea Christensen, MJ’s Contract Appliance, Angela Prenzlow, Roth Distributing Co., speaker Elliot Eisenberg and Andrea Daniel, Royal Building Products 11. Bob Michels is sworn in by his son and colleague, Andy Michels.

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BATC JOB & CAREER FAIR FEBRUARY 16, 2017 The Mall of America Rotunda was bustling with candidates looking to make an impression on the residential construction industry. Thirty top-notch BATC member companies were hiring over 200 positions at the fifth annual BATC Job & Career Fair.

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PROMOTIONS

AWARDS

member news

Milestones

Condolences

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Staying Connected

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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

NEWS

Bob Michels Construction Honored as Phantom Screens 2016 Impact Winner

Creative Homes Named as One of the 100 Best Companies to Work for

Congratulations to Bob Michel’s Construction for receiving Phantom Screens 2016 Impact Award for their project featuring a car carousel which operates both as a space to highlight the owner’s car collection and the functional purpose to turn cars around and drive out of the showroom. Entries were judged based on design and creativity, market appeal and livability, and product integration.

We’re proud to share that BATC member Creative Homes was honored as one of Minnesota Business Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For in 2017.”

The “100 Best” were determined by the resulting scores of an anonymous online questionnaire filled out by the employees of each participating company — to determine which companies in Minnesota excel in the areas of work environment, employee benefits, and overall employee happiness.

KC Chermak Recognized as Life Director of NAHB Congratulations to KC Chermak, Pillar Homes Partner, Inc. on his election as a Life Director of NAHB. To be eligible as a NAHB Life Director, members must have served as a voting director for ten years, have attended at least two board meetings annually as well as receive a recommendation from their local association.

CalAtlantic Homes’ Executive Chairman at the Helm of HomeAid America Scott Stowell, CalAtlantic Homes’ Executive Chairman, will lead the HomeAid America Board of Directors as Chairman for 2017-18. CalAtlantic has a Twin Cities division.

HomeAid is a non-profit organization that builds shelters and other facilities where homeless Americans can rebuild their lives. HomeAid works closely with local NAHB affiliates and their related organizations. The BATC Foundation hosts the local HomeAid chapter.

CONDOLENCES Jim Brown Longtime BATC member Jim Brown died suddenly at the age of 56 on February 23rd. Jim was the co-founder of Stonecrafters Midwest LLC. Our deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

Ross M. Fefercorn Our deepest sympathy to the family of Ross M. Fefercorn who passed away suddenly on January 11th. Ross’s distinguished real estate career spanned more than 30 years. He was president and owner of the RMF Group. His development and design work earned him numerous honors including 24 various BATC awards. He will be missed.

Linda K. (Corbett) Jacobson We are deeply saddened by the loss of one of our own BATC family members. Linda Jacobson passed away peacefully on February 21st. Linda retired from BATC in 2013 after spending 22 years as a part of Parade of Homes team. She was not just a co-worker but a dear friend at BATC and will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with her friends and family.

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