THE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF THE TWIN CITIES
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64 Housing Industry Awards This year's Best New Homes, Remodeling Projects, Companies & Individuals
Great Neighborhood Homes
Charlie Peterson and Tom Aulik, Aulik & Associates, Inc.
Our Mission
Helping our members build their businesses through marketing, advocacy and industry connections.
2015 AWARD WINNERS
Our Vision
To be the leading voice for builders and remodelers.
Builders Association of the Twin Cities
The Best of 2015 The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is the 8th largest local home builders association in the United States among more than 700 in the Federation. BATC is best known for its home tours and its advocacy work on behalf of our members and their home buyers. The Parade of HomesSM (since 1949), its sister tour, the Remodelers Showcase® (since 1984) and the two-year-old Artisan Home Tour® are major community events seen by hundreds of thousands of visitors. Our goal is to help families make smart housing decisions, and our comprehensive year-round website, ParadeofHomes.org is the best place to start. Read more about BATC and our efforts to keep housing affordable, while enhancing the professionalism of our builders, remodelers and the companies with which they do business on pages 14–16 and on our industry website at batc.org.
Our goal is to help families make smart housing decisions, and our comprehensive year-round website, ParadeofHomes.org is the best place to start.
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The Best New Homes. Our Reggie AwardsSM have honored the best design, construction quality and value in new homes since 1958. Trillium AwardsSM are presented to recognize the contributions of the trade partners and vendors that help make the home so exceptional.
The Best Industry Professionals.
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The Best Remodeling Projects.
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Since 1988, the Remodeler of Merit AwardsSM (ROMA) have been presented to honor outstanding remodeling projects. Trillium AwardsSM are presented to recognize the contributions of the trade partners and vendors that help make the remodeling project so exceptional.
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Recognizing individuals for their contributions to the industry are the Advocate of the Year, Rising Star Award, Robert L. Hanson Industry Service Award, Legislator of the Year and Spike of the Year.
2015 AWARD WINNERS
About BATC.
The Best Companies. The Builder of the Year, Remodeler of the Year and Associate of the Year winners have risen to the top in the areas of trust, communication, loyalty and ethics in business dealings with customers and trade partners. And, the new Green Path Leadership Award recognizes the company that inspires us with its innovation, passion and commitment to building or remodeling energy-efficient and sustainable homes.
Read more about the Builders Association of the Twin Cities.
All home photos provided by the Builder/Remodeler. All remanaining photos provided by Landmark Photography.
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Fitzke Construction, LLC
BC635511
2015 Fall Parade HomeSM #330 in Faribault
Best New Homes
Tollberg Homes, LLC
Reggie Awards These homes appeared in the 2015 Fall Parade of Homes, and were judged by their harshest critics, other builders and building industry professionals. Reggie Award nominees were divided into price categories, and the winners are listed here from lowest to highest price.
BC655845
2015 Fall Parade Home #146 in Albertville
Knoblauch Builders LLC
BC242294
2015 Fall Parade Home #49 in Chanhassen
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Best New Homes
Semler Construction, Inc.
Caliber Homes, Inc.
BC637641
BC003649
2015 Fall Parade Home #248 in Lino Lakes
2015 Fall Parade Home #196 in Andover
Robert Thomas Homes, Inc.
TriStar Homes, LLC
BC636589
BC644819
2015 Fall Parade Home #255 in Hugo
2015 Fall Parade Home #198 in Andover
Creative Homes, Inc.
Amaris Homes, LLC
BC651109
BC667667
2015 Fall Parade Home #297 in Hudson
2015 AWARD WINNERS
2015 Fall Parade Home #299 in Afton
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Best New Homes Pillar Homes Partner, Inc.
Mattamy Homes
BC213765
BC375386
2015 Fall Parade Home #78 in Victoria
2015 Fall Parade Home #113 in Plymouth
TriStar Homes, LLC
w.b. builders, llc
BC401790
BC636589
2015 Fall Parade Home #94 in Plymouth
2015 Fall Parade Home #39 in Minneapolis
Highmark Builders, Inc.
Carl M. Hansen Companies
BC062384
BC393854
2015 Fall Parade Home #86 in Minnetonka
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2015 AWARD WINNERS
2015 Fall Parade Home #33 in Edina
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Best Trade Partners Trillium Awards Trillium Awards honor those companies that provide products, materials and services to Reggie Award winning homes.
#94 • TriStar Homes, LLC
#330 • Fitzke Construction, LLC
#198 • TriStar Homes, LLC
ABC Supply Co., Inc. Arrow Building Center
Automated Building Comp. -Cabinetry Division
Creative Lighting, Inc.
Central Marble Products, Inc
Automated Building Comp. -Cabinetry Division
FocalPoint Flooring Cabinets & Design
Glowing Hearth & Home
Glowing Hearth & Home
MCI Paint & Drywall
MCI Paint & Drywall
Glowing Hearth & Home
Minnesota Exteriors, Inc.
Minnesota Exteriors, Inc.
Heating & Cooling Two, Inc.
Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc.
Ambiance At Home
Select Exteriors, LLC Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc.
#248 • Semler Construction, Inc.
#297 • Creative Homes, Inc.
Croix Design & Drafting, Inc.
Ambiance At Home
#39 • w.b. builders, llc
Village Floor & Wall, Inc.
Automated Building Comp. -Cabinetry Division
Pella Windows & Doors
#196 • Caliber Homes, Inc.
C&J Stoneworks, Inc.
#86 • Highmark Builders, Inc.
Pella Windows & Doors
Pella Windows & Doors
Ambiance At Home
Village Floor & Wall, Inc.
Town and Country Granite
Automated Building Comp. -Cabinetry Division
#146 • Tollberg Homes, LLC
#299 • Amaris Homes, LLC
Heating & Cooling Two, Inc.
ABC Supply Co., Inc.
ABC Supply Co., Inc.
Light’N Up!
Automated Building Comp. -Cabinetry Division
Water Doctors Water Treatment Co.
Twin City Fireplace & Stone Company, Inc.
Glowing Hearth & Home
#78 • Mattamy Homes Southern Lights
#255 • Robert Thomas Homes, Inc.
#33 • Carl M. Hansen Companies Granite-Tops, LLC
Ambiance At Home
#113 • Pillar Homes Partner, Inc.
Automated Building Comp. -Cabinetry Division
Granite-Tops, LLC
In-Focus Systems
Heating & Cooling Two, Inc. Pella Windows & Doors Select Exteriors, LLC Water Doctors Water Treatment Co.
2015 AWARD WINNERS
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Revolution Design and Build
BC631863
Additions Under $400,000 in Minneapolis
Best Remodeled Projects
Stay At Home, Inc.
ROMA Awards Remodeling professionals from the Sioux Empire Builders Association, Sioux Falls, South Dakota judged ROMA entrants by reviewing floor plans, photos and a description of how well the project met the desires of each client.
BC002286
Bathrooms Over $50,000 in Wayzata
McDonald Remodeling, Inc.
BC205832
Kitchens $65,000–$80,000 in Inver Grove Heights
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2015 AWARD WINNERS
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Best Remodeled Projects Aulik & Associates, Inc.
John Kraemer & Sons, Inc.
BC001408
BC002654
Additions Over $400,000 in Jordan
Bathrooms Under $50,000 in St. Paul
Bob Michels Construction, Inc.
M & M Home Contractors, Inc.
BC560376
BC296447
Interiors in North Oaks
Kitchens $65,000 and Under in Edina
Awad & Koontz Architects Builders, Inc.
John Kraemer & Sons, Inc.
BC001408
BC033713
Kitchens $80,000–$100,000 in Minneapolis
2015 AWARD WINNERS
Kitchens Over $100,000 in St. Paul
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Best Remodeled Projects Otogawa-Anschel Design-Build
JKath design build + reinvent
BC642455
BC322423
Kitchens Over $100,000 in Rosemount
Lower Level Under $125,000 in Maple Grove
Finished Basement Company
James Barton Design Build, Inc.
BC191023
BC460771
Special Under $100,000 in Chaska
Special Over $100,000 in Prior Lake
Quartersawn
mackmiller design+build, inc.
BC428435
BC522363
Total House $200,000–$500,000 in Minneapolis
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2015 AWARD WINNERS
Total House $500,000–$900,000 in Eden Prairie
Builders Association of the Twin Cities
AMEK Custom Builders, Inc.
BC164402
Lower Level Over $125,000 in Chaska
Stonehearth Custom Homes, Inc.
Best Trade Partners Trillium Awards Trillium Awards honor those companies that provide products, materials and services to ROMA Award winning homes.
Additions Over $400,000: Aulik & Associates, Inc. In-Focus Systems Bathrooms Under $50,000: John Kraemer & Sons, Inc. BC190614
Granite-Tops, LLC Interiors: Bob Michels Construction, Inc.
Total House Under $200,000 in Bloomington
Manomin Resawn Timbers Kitchens Over $100,000: John Kraemer & Sons, Inc. Granite-Tops, LLC
Aulik & Associates, Inc.
Lower Level Over $125,000: AMEK Custom Builders, Inc. In-Focus Systems Total House $200,000-$500,000: Quartersawn Granite-Tops, LLC Total House $500,000-$900,000: mackmiller design+build, inc. Dakota County Lumber Co. Total House Over $900,000: Aulik & Associates, Inc. BC002654
In-Focus Systems
Total House Over $900,000 in Jordan
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Best Companies The Builder of the Year, Remodeler of the Year and Associate of the Year winners have risen to the top in the areas of trust, communication, loyalty and ethics in business dealings with customers and trade partners. And, the new Green Path Leadership Award recognizes the company that inspires us with its innovation, passion and commitment to building or remodeling energy-efficient and sustainable homes.
Robert Thomas Homes, Inc.
Destiny Homes, Inc.
Lakeville; BC644819
Minnetonka; BC530986
Installed Building Solutions II, LLC Farmington
JMS Custom Homes for Eden Gardens, its MN Green Path Advanced Certified neighborhood in Eden Prairie; BC392462
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Best Companies
Robert Thomas Homes, Inc. Builder of the Year
Installed Building Solutions II, LLC Associate of the Year
Destiny Homes, Inc. Remodeler of the Year
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JMS Custom Homes
MN Green Path Leadership Award
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Best Industry Professionals Recognizing individuals for their contributions to the industry are the Advocate of the Year, Rising Star Award, Robert L. Hanson Industry Service Award, Legislator of the Year and Spike of the Year.
Frank Kottschade
Andrew Michels
Craig Plekkenpol
North American Realty, Rochester,
Bob Michels Construction, North Oaks,
Plekkenpol Builders, Inc., Bloomington,
MN, for contributions to BATC’s
MN. This award is presented by BATC
MN, for his service to BATC and
advocacy efforts.
Young Professionals to recognize
the industry.
emerging leaders who are at the beginning of their careers.
State Representative Bob Vogel
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John Zirbes Lyman Lumber Company,
(District 20A) for his support of
Chanhassen, MN, for his efforts
housing issues at the Capitol.
recruiting new members to BATC.
2015 AWARD WINNERS
Builders Association of the Twin Cities
Best Industry Professionals
Frank Kottschade Advocate of the Year
Andrew Michels Rising Start Award
Representative Bob Vogel
John Zirbes
Legislator of the Year
2015 AWARD WINNERS
Craig Plekkenpol
Robert L. Hanson Service Industry Award
Spike of the Year
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About BATC
BATC: Working to Support Housing Affordability for Homeowners Educating and informing legislators, regulators and other government officials about the consequences of a new law, code or rule is an important aspect of BATC’s advocacy efforts. BATC fully supports those regulations and codes that ensure safety and quality, but will fight hard against those that are government overreach— such as the recently overturned mandate for indoor fire sprinklers in homes larger than 4,500 square feet. Learn more at BATC.org
MN Green Path BATC’s energy-testing and green certification program helps home buyers and home owners better understand the expected energy use of their new or newly remodeled home. Every Green Path home receives a Green Path Home Performance Report (HPR), which includes independent energy testing results from a certified RESNET rater, plus additional green features for homes that are certified. This program is administered by our partner, Residential Science Resources (RSR), which is RESNET’s quality assurance monitor and the state’s leading home testing company. Look for information about MN Green Path every Spring and Fall in the Parade of Homes Guidebooks and at ParadeofHomes.org.
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Helping our members build their businesses through marketing, advocacy and industry connections.
Contractor University • December 2015 – March 2016 BATC offers top quality, professional industry certification classes for licensed contractors through Contractor University. These accredited courses meet the continuing education requirements for builders and remodelers in Minnesota and Wisconsin, plus real estate agents in Minnesota. Presented by top local and national instructors, students learn best practices and gain technical expertise in construction, energy, regulation and business. Find more information and register at ContractorUniversity.com
Job Fair • February 18, 2016 FOURTH ANNUAL
JOB & CAREER
FAIR
Looking for a great job? Make it a point to join our fourth annual BATC Job & Career Fair in the Mall of American Rotunda on February 18 from noon to 4 pm. The residential construction industry offers a wide variety of job opportunities, from skilled and unskilled labor to office, management and sales positions. This is one of the last “made in America” industries, with good pay and plenty of rewards for young and old alike. Learn more at TCBuilderJobs.org
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
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The BATC Foundation Celebrating its 20th year, BATC’s charitable arm works in partnership with other organizations to provide safe, affordable housing for those in need. In 2015 the Foundation completed several build projects, and added a new program, HomeAid Twin Cities to help in the fight to end homelessness. You can support the Foundation by visiting the Artisan Dream Homes during each Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase, as well as the Artisan Home Tour in June where your ticket purchase helps to support the Foundation.
Bluebird House Groundbreaking & Residents
Gena & Marco Solt
Building an adaptive home for a wounded veteran
Renovating a group home
In partnership with Homes for our Troops and with the help of build partner Accent Homes, this Fall the Foundation completed a brand new home for Army SPC Marco Solt and his family. The mortgage-free, three-bedroom home is located in Ramsey and includes features that will make life easier for Marco, who lost both legs to an explosive device in Afghanistan.
Another major project in 2015 was the remodeling of Bluebird House, a residential group home for four medically fragile young men. The Maple Grove residence, managed by Homeward Bound, was a tight squeeze for the residents and staff. The renovation included a brand new family room addition, plus an added bedroom and revamped storage, completed by our build partner Vujovich Design Build. These young men for the first time can watch a movie or celebrate a holiday together in one space.
For more information and to find out how you can help, please visit BATCFoundation.org
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Thank You Special thanks to our Building Industry Gala (BIG) Sponsors. BATC Awards were presented at the BIG Night, October 22 at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel. For additional photos and entry details, visit BATC.org
Fireside Hearth & Home
Andersen Windows IDC-Automatic
Lampert Lumber Larkin Hoffman Pella Windows & Doors
ProBuild Shaw/Stewart Lumber Co.
ABC Supply Co., Inc. CenterPoint Energy
Icynene Corp. LP Building Products
Marvin Windows and Doors
2015 AWARD WINNERS
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BATC is your resource for New Homes and Newly Remodeled Homes: Spring Parade of Homes February 20–March 20, 2016
Spring Remodelers Showcase March 18–19–20, 2016
Artisan Home Tour June 3–4–5, 10–11–12, 17–18–19, 2016
Fall Parade of Homes September 10–October 2, 2016
Fall Remodelers Showcase September 30, October 1–2, 2016
Visit ParadeofHomes.org all year round to find new homes to tour, search builders and remodelers, find products and services for your home, and to find inspiration with our Photo Gallery and Idea Gallery! Plus, you’ll find a wide variety of resources to help you make smart housing decisions, and don’t miss our blog (ParadeofHomes.org/blog) for informative and fun articles about everything home.
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2960 Centre Pointe Drive, Roseville, MN 55113 • 651-697-1954 • BATC.org • ParadeofHomes.org 2015 AWARD WINNERS
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