The Best of 2016

THE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF THE TWIN CITIES

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INDUSTRY AWARDS PAGE 10

153 Housing Industry Awards This year's Best New Homes, Remodeling Projects, Companies & Individuals

Our Mission

Helping our members build their businesses through marketing, advocacy and industry connections.

2016 AWARD WINNERS

Our Vision

To be the leading voice for builders and remodelers.

Builders Association of the Twin Cities

The Best of 2016 The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is the community of builders, remodelers and associated companies that create beautiful new homes, amazing remodeled homes, and welcoming neighborhoods for families all across the Twin Cities. Whether a suburban dream home, a downtown condo or a first-time buyer townhome, the homes we build and remodel are places for making memories, finding refuge after a tough day at work, and connecting with neighbors and friends in communities of your own.

BATC is best known for its home tours, the Parade of HomesSM (since 1949), the Remodelers ShowcaseÂŽ (since 1984) and the four-year-old Artisan Home TourÂŽ.

Hundreds of thousands of people come out each

tour to visit homes and learn more about building, remodeling and, of course, home trends. We are also well known by legislators and government officials for the advocacy work we conduct on behalf of our members and their home buyers to ensure we can continue to build safe, durable and affordable homes.

We want 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.

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The Best New Homes.

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The Best Remodeling Projects.

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The Best Trade Partners.

For more than 50 years, local Builders have coveted the Reggie AwardSM more than any other. Winners are selected by judging teams of industry professionals who visit homes within their category and meet together to select the best example of excellence in design, construction quality and value.

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The Best of BATC.

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About BATC.

The Remodeler of Merit AwardsSM (ROMA) honor our remodeler members for quality and value in remodeling projects that range from baths, kitchens and additions to whole-house remodels. Professional remodelers from Sioux Falls, SD, judge entries on creativity in meeting the unique challenges of remodeling, and in successfully meeting the needs, desires, and budgets of their clients.

The Trillium AwardsSM were established to honor our Associates (trade partners) for their partnership with Builders and Remodelers. As Reggie-winning homes and ROMA-winning projects are judged the very best, the Trillium Awards are given to all entered participating Associates in a ROMA-winning project or a Reggie-winning home.

2016 AWARD WINNERS

BATC Awards also recognize companies and individuals that inspire us with their innovation, passion, and commitment to excellence. We honor members for their contributions to our Association and the industry, and for their leadership in key areas. Our most prestigious awards, the Builder, Remodeler, and Associate of the Year, recognize companies that have demonstrated the highest level of trust, communication, loyalty, ethics in doing business as judged by their customers and trade partners, as well as industry engagement and community service.

Read more about the Builders Association of the Twin Cities.

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Caliber Homes, Inc.

BC637641

2016 Fall Parade HomeSM #136 in Ramsey

Best New Homes

Fieldstone Family Homes, Inc.

Reggie Awards These homes appeared in the 2016 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.

BC631164

2016 Fall Parade HomeSM #61 in Maple Grove

TriStar Homes, LLC

BC636589

2016 Fall Parade HomeSM #154 in Andover

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2016 AWARD WINNERS

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Best New Homes

Semler Construction, Inc.

Creative Homes, Inc.

BC003649

2016 Fall Parade HomeSM #161 in Isanti

BC667667

2016 Fall Parade HomeSM #237 in Hudson

Mattamy Homes

Robert Thomas Homes, Inc.

BC375386

2016 Fall Parade HomeSM #380 in Carver

BC644819

2016 Fall Parade HomeSM #325 in Lakeville

Country Joe Homes

Creative Homes, Inc.

BC627670

2016 Fall Parade HomeSM #389 in Victoria

2016 AWARD WINNERS

BC667667

2016 Fall Parade HomeSM #219 in Lake Elmo

Builders Association of the Twin Cities

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Best New Homes Mattamy Homes

Kootenia Homes, LLC

BC686614

2016 Fall Parade HomeSM #185 in Lino Lakes

BC375386

2016 Fall Parade HomeSM #229 in Bayport

Lewis Custom Homes, Inc.

NIH Homes, LLC

BC164883

2016 Fall Parade HomeSM #95 in Champlin

BC419931

2016 Fall Parade HomeSM #6 in Plymouth

Homes by Tradition, LLC

Copper Creek, LLC

BC556362

2016 Fall Parade HomeSM #324 in Lakeville

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2016 AWARD WINNERS

BC650323

2016 Fall Parade HomeSM #372 in Prior Lake

Builders Association of the Twin Cities

Best New Homes

Redstone Builders, LLC

Knoblauch Builders, LLC

BC626288

2016 Fall Parade HomeSM #218 in Lake Elmo

BC242294

2016 Fall Parade HomeSM #402 in Chanhassen

Wooddale Builders, Inc.

TriStar Homes, LLC

BC002926

2016 Fall Parade HomeSM #408 in Wayzata

BC636589

2016 Fall Parade HomeSM #24 in Plymouth

Kroiss Development, Inc.

Carl M. Hansen Companies

BC288410

2016 Fall Parade HomeSM #199 in St. Paul

2016 AWARD WINNERS

BC062384

2016 Fall Parade HomeSM #351 in Edina

Builders Association of the Twin Cities

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Awad & Koontz Architects Builders, Inc.

BC033713

Best Remodeled Projects

Additions Under $250,000 in Minneapolis

Suburban Dream Homes, LLC

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.

BC638212

Bathrooms Over $115,000 in Edina

McDonald Remodeling, Inc.

Suburban Dream Homes, LLC

BC205832

Kitchens $75,000-$140,000 in Mendota Heights

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2016 AWARD WINNERS

BC638212

Kitchens Over $140,000 in Edina

Builders Association of the Twin Cities

Best Remodeled Projects Schrader & Companies

Orfield Design & Construction, Inc.

BC592473

Additions Over $250,000 in Edina

BC02562

Bathrooms Under $115,000 in Lino Lakes

Lake Country Builders, Ltd.

McDonald Remodeling, Inc.

BC349679

Interiors in Minnetrista

BC205832

Kitchens Under $75,000 in St. Paul

Arbor Haus, LLC

McDonald Remodeling, Inc.

BC678563

Lower Level Under $125,000 in Chanhassen

2016 AWARD WINNERS

BC205832

Lower Level Over $125,000 in Inver Grove Heights

Builders Association of the Twin Cities

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Best Remodeled Projects New Spaces

AMEK Custom Builders, Inc.

BC001586

Special Under $50,000 in New Prague

BC164402

Special $50,000-$275,000 in Minneapolis

James Barton Design-Build, Inc.

James Barton Design-Build, Inc.

BC191023

Special $50,000-$275,000 in Prior Lake

BC191023

Special Over $275,000 in Edina

Revolution Design and Build

Suburban Dream Homes, LLC

BC631863

Total House Under $700,000 in Hopkins

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2016 AWARD WINNERS

BC638212

Total House Over $700,000 in Edina

Builders Association of the Twin Cities

Best Trade Partners Trillium Awards Trillium Awards honor those companies that provide products, materials and services to Reggie and ROMA Award-winning homes.

#136 • Caliber Homes, Inc. Arrow Building Center, Creative Lighting, Inc., Pella Windows & Doors, Village Floor & Wall, Inc.

#229 • Mattamy Homes Andersen Windows, FocalPoint Flooring Cabinets & Design, Schwieters Companies, Inc., Southern Lights

#351 • Carl M. Hansen Companies Allstar Construction, Andersen Windows, Ferguson Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Gallery, Fireside Hearth & Home

#161 • Semler Construction, Inc. Croix Design & Drafting, Inc., Village Floor & Wall, Inc., Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc.

#402 • Knoblauch Builders, LLC ABC Supply Co., Inc., Glowing Hearth & Home, Southern Lights, Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc.

Additions Over $250,000 • Schrader & Companies In-Focus Systems, Pella Windows & Doors, Shaw/Stewart Lumber Co., Southern Lights

#95 • Lewis Custom Homes, Inc. Ambiance At Home, Andersen Windows, Ferguson Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Gallery

Bathrooms Over $115,000 • Suburban Dream Homes, LLC Granite-Tops, LLC

#6 •NIH Homes, LLC Ferguson Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Gallery, FocalPoint Flooring Cabinets & Design

Interiors • Lake Country Builders, Ltd. Fireside Hearth & Home

#237 • Creative Homes, Inc. Ambiance At Home, Automated Building Comp.-Cabinetry Division, C&J Stoneworks, Inc., Contract Interiors, Inc., Ferguson Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Gallery, Fireside Hearth & Home, Pella Windows & Doors #61 • Fieldstone Family Homes, Inc. Southern Lights, Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc. #380 • Mattamy Homes Fireside Hearth & Home, FocalPoint Flooring Cabinets & Design, Southern Lights #325 • Robert Thomas Homes, Inc. Ambiance At Home, Contract Interiors, Inc., Creative Lighting, Inc. #154 • TriStar Homes, LLC Automated Building Comp.-Millwork Division, Glowing Hearth & Home, Lionheart Home Staging, LLC, North Country Distributors, Inc., Select Exteriors, LLC, Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc. #389 • Country Joe Homes Andersen Windows, Automated Building Comp.-Millwork Division, FocalPoint Flooring Cabinets & Design, Glowing Hearth & Home, Southern Lights #219 • Creative Homes, Inc. Ambiance At Home, Automated Building Comp.-Cabinetry Division , C&J Stoneworks, Inc., Contract Interiors, Inc., Ferguson Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Gallery, Fireside Hearth & Home, Pella Windows & Doors #185 • Kootenia Homes, LLC Schwieters Companies, Inc.

#408 • Wooddale Builders, Inc. Custom Millwork, Inc., Ferguson Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Gallery

Kitchens Over $140,000 • Suburban Dream Homes, LLC Southern Lights, Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc.

#24 • TriStar Homes, LLC Andersen Windows, Automated Building Comp.-Millwork Division, Glowing Hearth & Home, Lionheart Home Staging, LLC, MCI Paint & Drywall, North Country Distributors, Inc., Select Exteriors, LLC, Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc.

Lower Level Under $125,000 • Arbor Haus, LLC Ferguson Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Gallery

#324 • Homes by Tradition, LLC Ambiance At Home, Fireside Hearth & Home, MCI Paint & Drywall, Southern Lights, Water Doctors Water Treatment Co.

Special Under $50,000 • New Spaces Manomin Resawn Timbers, Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc.

#372 • Copper Creek, LLC Above All Hardwood Flooring & Carpet, Automated Building Comp.-Millwork Division, Bria Hammel Interiors, Dakota County Lumber Co., Distinctive Elements Tile & Design, LLC, Glowing Hearth & Home, Installed Building Solutions II, LLC, Kressman Homes, LLC, Southern Lights #199 •Kroiss Development, Inc. Ambiance At Home, Automated Building Comp.-Millwork Division,Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd., Southern Lights

2016 AWARD WINNERS

Builders Association of the Twin Cities

Lower Level Over $125,000 • McDonald Remodeling, Inc. Fireside Hearth & Home

Special $50,000 - $275,000 • AMEK Custom Builders, Inc. Ferguson Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Gallery Special Over $275,000 • James Barton Design-Build, Inc. Pella Windows & Doors, Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc. Total House Over $700,000 • Suburban Dream Homes, LLC Granite-Tops, LLC, Southern Lights, Twin City Fireplace & Stone Company, Inc., Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc.

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Building Industry Award Recipients 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.

Vujovich Design Build, Inc.

Homes by Tradition, LLC

Twin City Fireplace & Stone Company, Inc.

Lakeville; BC556362

Minneapolis; BC006077

Edina

The Green Path Leadership Award recognizes the company that inspires us with its innovation, passion and commitment to building or remodeling energyefficient and sustainable homes. And, the new Bennie Award recognizes the area's best new neighborhood.

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Michels Homes

Mattamy Homes

Eden Prairie; BC296447

Woodland Cove in Minnetrista; BC375386

2016 AWARD WINNERS

Builders Association of the Twin Cities

Best of BATC

Homes by Tradition, LLC Builder of the Year

Vujovich Design Build, Inc.

Remodeler of the Year

2016 AWARD WINNERS

Twin City Fireplace & Stone Company, Inc. Associate of the Year

Builders Association of the Twin Cities

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Building Industry Award Recipients Recognizing individuals for their contributions to the industry are the Advocate of the Year, Rising Star Award, Robert L. Hanson Industry Service Award, Legislators of the Year and the Building BATC Award.

John Rask

Kristin Rother

Shawn Nelson

M/I Homes, Fridley, MN, for

Minnesota Rusco, Inc., Minnetonka, MN.

New Spaces, Burnsville, MN, for his

contributions to BATC’s advocacy

This award recognizes an emerging leader

service to BATC and the industry.

efforts.

at the beginning of their career.

BUILDING BATC

Senator Melisa Franzen

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(District 49) for her support of

Representative Jim Nash

Mega Homes, Inc., Maple Grove,

housing issues at the Capitol.

(District 47A) for his support of

MN, for her efforts recruiting new

housing issues at the Capitol.

members to BATC.

2016 AWARD WINNERS

Builders Association of the Twin Cities

Meg Jaeger

Best of BATC

Representative Jim Nash Legislator of the Year

Kristin Rother Rising Star Award

2016 AWARD WINNERS

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BATC: Experts in Building Community In addition to bringing area families the resources they need to find builders, remodelers, newly built homes and home-related resources through our Parade of Homes brand, BATC works hard to keep housing costs down while making sure our members have access to quality education and information to help them conduct their businesses with professionalism, intelligence and passion.

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.

Our goal is to keep building neighborhoods that are safe, healthy and innovative at a price families can afford.

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. Nearly 9,000 homes in the Twin Cities have received a Green Path HPR. 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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2016 AWARD WINNERS

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Helping our members build their businesses through marketing, advocacy and industry connections.

Contractor University • December– March 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 & Career Fair • February 16, 2017 FIFTH 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 16 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 a great career.

Learn more at TCBuilderJobs.org

RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

2016 AWARD WINNERS

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BATC Foundation: Serving Twin Cities Communities Working with local service providers, our goal is to make a difference in housing options for individuals, families and communities in need.

The BATC Foundation was formed in 1995 as the charitable arm of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). The Foundation focuses on the needs of youth, women and military veterans. HomeAid Twin Cities, a program of the BATC Foundation, focuses on the needs of Twin Cities homeless. “When it comes to the bottom line of building the homes, this is a person-to-person effort,” explains Perri Graham-Raff, Executive Director. “For many of our builders, subs and vendors this becomes their personal mission. Through the efforts of our BATC members, we are Building Heart in Housing.”

Our Mission

To work in partnership with others to provide safe, quality, affordable housing for those in need.

Oak Park Heights Veteran Receives Needed “Houselift”

New Siding for Oakdale Veteran in need

Jason and Genella are a blended military family who have experienced more than their share of misfortunes. Jason served eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps with three tours in Iraq. He currently serves in the Minnesota National Guard. Jason had difficulty finding work after his return from Iraq and was unemployed for several months. Genella was a college professor until she experienced numerous complications related to the birth of their son. Due to several surgeries, she now suffers from chronic pain and difficulties with lifting, movement and eating. The family has three children, ages 6, 6½ and 8. Because of Jason’s unemployment and Genella’s health issues, the family does not have the funds for upkeep on their home. The BATC Foundation helped Jason and Genella with some window and door replacements, new kitchen and bathroom flooring and other maintenance.

Jonathan was a member of the Army Reserves when his unit was deployed to Iraq in July 2008. In December of that year, his left ankle received an avulsion fracture when he hopped off the back of a semi-truck’s flatbed. The pain from the injury did not go away and even worsened after deployment. Jonathan was eventually diagnosed with regional pain syndrome and is now unable to work.

The family has exhausted their savings. Partnering with American Building Contractors, Inc., the BATC Foundation was able to replace the siding on Jonathan’s home, which had deteriorated to the point where birds were living in the walls. Bernal said it will be a relief to have the house repaired because so many things could have gone wrong as a result of the deteriorating siding, including an electrical fire or mold damage. “I couldn’t afford any of this, ... I wouldn’t be able to get approved for a loan or anything,” he added.

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2016 AWARD WINNERS

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Thank You BATC Awards were presented at the BIG Night, October 20 at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel. Special thanks to our Building Industry Gala (BIG) Sponsors who help make this event such a major success. For additional photos and entry details, visit BATC.org

ABC Supply Co., Inc.

Icynene Corp.

Pella Windows & Doors

Andersen Windows

IDC-Automatic

ProBuild

CenterPoint Energy

J.J. Orion

Shaw/Stewart Lumber Co.

Fireside Hearth & Home

Larkin Hoffman

Sierra Pacific Windows

2016 AWARD WINNERS

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Experts in Building Community

BATC is your resource for New Homes and Newly Remodeled Homes: Spring Parade of Homes March 4–April 2, 2017

Spring Remodelers Showcase March 31–April 2, 2017

Artisan Home Tour June 9-10-11, 16-17-18, 23-24-25. 2017

Fall Parade of Homes September 9–October 1, 2017

Fall Remodelers Showcase September 29–October 1, 2017

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 2016 AWARD WINNERS

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