A&A Electric & Underground, Inc. + AB Systems, Inc. + Abbco Company + ABC Seamless of Rochester, Inc. + ABC Supply Company, Inc. + Above All Roofing of Rochester, Inc. + Accord Electric, Inc. + Adair Electric Company + Adamson Motors + Advanced Builders & Remodeling + Advanced Builders, LLC + Advanced Building Center, Inc. + Advanced Disposal + Advantage Cabinets, Inc. + AgStar Home Mortgage Services + Alexander & Sons Builders + Mike Allen Homes, LLC + Allen Outdoor Solutions, LLC + All-Star Basements + Alpha Video & Audio + Altra Federal Credit Union + American Engineering Testing, Inc. + American Fence Company of MN, LLC + American Waterworks + Ames Construction, Inc. + Amirco, LLC + Andersen Windows, Inc. + Anderson Construction + Appliance Village Company + Arcon Development, Inc. + Arrow Building Center + Associated Bank + Athelon Enterprises, LLC + B&C Plumbing & Heating, Inc. + Al Barker Custom Homes, Inc. + Barrier Free Access, Inc. + Basement Water Control + Batzel Builders, Inc. + Beckley's Office Products + Beetles Bar & Grill, Inc. + Alvin E. Benike, Inc. + Scott Berberich Construction, LLC + Scott Berg Construction, LLC + Bessler Management + Beyond Kitchens, LLC + Bigelow & Lennon Construction, LLC + Bigelow Homes + K.W. Billman, Inc. + The Blue Book of Building & Construction + Bobcat of Rochester + Bob's Construction, Inc. + The Boldt Company + Bouquet Builders, Inc. + Bowman's Door Solutions + Brandrup Builders + Brauer Roofing, Inc. + Braun Intertec Corporation + Brekke Fireplace Shoppe + Bricewood, LLC + Briese Iron Works, Inc. + Bright Ideas + Brinkman Builders, LLC + Brock White Company + Tom Brogan Heating & Air Conditioning + Larry Brooks Builders + Brooks Excavating Company, Inc. + C.O. Brown Agency + Bruce Bucknell Construction, Inc. + Budget Blinds + Building Products, Inc. + Burdick Builders, Inc. + By Design Builders + Byrne Electric, Inc. + Cachiaras Building & Remodeling + Cambria + Carpet One + CarpetsPlus of Rochester + Castlewood Homes, Inc. + Charter Communications/Media + Chladeks Construction, LLC + Chosen Valley Testing, Inc. + Christian Brothers Cabinets, Inc. + City of Byron + City of Chatfield + City of Eyota + City of Preston + City of Spring Valley + Citywide Insulation, Inc. + Clear Channel Radio (Laser/Fox/KFAN) + Clements Chevrolet Cadillac Subaru + Closet Organizers + Coldwell Banker Burnet + Commercial Leasing Services + Construction Partnership + Coordinated Business Systems, Ltd. + Corban Homes, LLC + Cordes Construction + Cornerstone Builders & Real Estate, Inc. + Cornerstone Designs of Rochester, Inc. + Corporate Web Services, Inc. + Counselor Realty of Rochester, Inc. + Countryside Builders, LLC + Cravath Homes, LLC, dba Accessibility Solutions + Creative Hardwood Floors + Crescent Electric Supply Company + CRW architecture + design group, inc. + Culligan of Rochester & Kasson + Curry's Custom Cut Gutter, LLC + Curtin Drywall, Inc. + Custom Alarm/Custom Communications, Inc. + Custom Retaining Walls & Landscaping, Inc. + D2E, LLC + Dahl Home Builders, Inc. + Data-Smart Computers, Inc. + DeCook Builders, LLC + DeGeus Tile & Granite + Derby Construction LLC + The Design Connection + Design Studio B + DeWitz Home Builders, Inc. + DMC Plumbing & Heating, Inc. + Dolan's Landscape Center, Inc. + Donlar Construction Company + DoubleTree by Hilton - Mayo Clinic Area + DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen + Dunham Associates, Inc. + Dunlap & Seeger + JE Dunn Construction + M.H. Dutton Construction, LLC + E&M Consulting, Inc. + Eastwood Bank + eci, llc + Eckert Construction, Inc. + Edel Construction, LLC + Edge Homes & Construction, Inc. + Edina Realty Home Services + Todd Eidem Construction, Inc. + Elcor Construction, Inc. + Elcor Realty of Rochester, Inc. + Electrical Solutions & Service + Elias Construction, LLC + Energy Panel Structures + Energy Products & Design, Inc. + Enventis + Excel Homes + The Excelsior Group, LLC + Expert Insulation, Inc. + Express Employment Professionals + Extreme Panel Technologies, Inc. + Fairway Outdoor Advertising, LLC + Ferguson Enterprises + Fieldstone Family Homes, Inc. + First Alliance Credit Union + First Choice Homes, LLC + First General Services of SE MN + First Security Bank + R. Fleming Construction, Inc. + Ford Metro Glass, Inc. + Foster Construction, Inc. + Franklin Energy + Friedrich Construction, Inc. + Chris Fritsch Custom Homes, LLC + Gander Plumbing & Heating, Inc. + Dale Gathje Construction, Inc. + Steve Gentry Construction, LLC + Gerhards + Gift Book Plus + Robert Gill Builder, Inc. + Goodin Company + Great River Overhead Door + Green Lawncare Irrigation & Service Co. + Greenway Cooperative Service Company + Gregor Builders, Inc. + GulfEagle Supply + Habitat for Humanity - Rochester Area + Habitat for Humanity - Winona/Fillmore County dba Habitat ReStore + Haley Comfort Systems (Authorized FireSide Dealer) + W.L. Hall Company + Hammer Homes, Inc. + Hanson Construction & Specialty Cabinets, LLC + Hayfield Window & Door Company + HDR Architecture + Heartman Insurance + Heartwood Homes of Rochester, Inc. + Brandon Henderson's Construction Plus, LLC + Hentges Glass Company + HG Electric, LLC + HGA Architects and Engineers + Hicks Electric, Inc. + Higgins Custom Cabinetry + High Definition Homes, LLC + Hiller's Flooring America + HiMEC at Home + Jeff Hinkle Custom Homes + Hirshfield's Decorating Center + Holt Title Guaranty Company, Inc. + The Home Depot + Home Federal Savings Bank + Home Improvement Professionals, Inc. + Home Systems Installation, LLC + Howe Countertops + Hunt Electric Corporation + Hutch's Custom Cabinets + Int'l Brthrhd of Electrical Wrkrs Local 343 + Innovative Surfaces, Inc. + Institute for Environmental Assessment + Insty Prints + IntegraSpec Central/Jeff Mueller Construction + Michael Jack, LLC + J.P. Johnson Custom Builders, Inc. + JP's Construction Remodeling & Repair, Inc. + K&M Glass Company + K&S Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical + Tom Kalmes Construction, Inc. + Kane & Johnson Architects, Inc. + Keller Williams Premier Realty + Key Builders, Inc. + King's Flooring, LLC + Kinzler Construction Services, Inc. + Kirkland Enterprises, LLC + Kitchen Concepts + The Kitchen tion Services + Koball's Poured Walls, Inc. + Kraus-Anderson Design Studio + Kitchens Plus + Gary Kline Roofing, Inc. + Knutson ConstrucConstruction Company + Kreofsky Building Supplies + Kruger Electric, Inc. + Kruse Lumber + KTTC/KXLT-TV + Kuehn Motor Company, Inc. + Kuntz Electric, Inc. + Kwik Trip, Inc. + L&L Cabinets + Lacina Siding & Windows, Inc. + Laitala Tile Company + Larsen Industries, Inc. + Larson Siding & Windows + Legends Concrete, Inc. + Leitzen Concrete Products, Inc. + Leyendecker Homebuilders, LLC + Lodermeier's, Inc. + Lowe's Home Improvement + Luxury Bath Remodeling + Maas Companies, Inc. + Maier Tree & Lawn + Majestic Homes, Inc. + R.J. Manemann Custom Homes + Maplewood Homes, LLC + Markham Homes, LLC + markit + Marvin ing & Engineering + Master Builders, Inc. + Mavo Systems, Inc. + McGhie Windows & Doors + Massey Land Survey& Betts - a Division of WSB & Associates, Inc. + McGladrey + McGough Construction + MDH, Inc. + Meadow Lakes Builders + MEC Construction, Inc. + M e d City Builders of Rochester, LLC + Medcare Products, Inc. + Menards chants Bank + Merit Contracting, Inc. + Michael's Custom Cabinets, - South + MEP Associates + MerInc. + Mid American Financial Group + Midwest LeafGuard of Rochester, Inc. + Midwest Walls, LLC + Miller & Sons Construction, Inc. + Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation + Minnwest Bank + MLT Group + Morris Concrete, Inc. + Mosquito Squad of SE MN + Larry Newman Drywall + Nickelson Painting, Inc. + North Central States Regional Council + North Star Stone & Masonry + Northern Lights & Furnishings + Nuss Truck & Equipment + O'Connor Homes, Inc. + Ohly Law Office + Olmsted County Planning Dept, Insp. Div. + Olmsted County Public Health + Olmsted National Bank + J.B. O'Meara Company + On Site Companies + Otis Custom Homes, LLC + Overhead Door Co. of Olmsted County + O w n e r ' s Plumbing, Inc. + Oxi-Fresh Carpet Cleaning + Paape Energy Services + Pahl & Kaye, Inc. + Palmer Soderberg, Inc. + Paper & ics, Inc. + Walt Pappas Construction + Paramark Corporation Graph+ Payne Company + PC Applications Consultants, Inc. + Pearson Builders, Inc. + Pebble Creek/Western Walls + Pella Windows & Doors + Pendle Hansen Bagne Insurance + Penz Custom Homes, Inc. + People's Energy Cooperative + G. Pestka Appraisals + Peterson Well Drilling, Inc. + Pine Island Lumber + Pompeii Painting, Inc. + Post-Bulletin Company, LLC + Powers Ventures + Prehn Building Sales, Inc. + Premier Bank Rochester + Premier Builders of Rochester, Inc. + Price Financial Services, Inc. + Prime Time Painting of Rochester, LLC + PrimeLending + Priority Claims Service + Pro Image motions & Apparel + ProBuild Company, ProLLC + Quality Overhead Door Company, Inc. + Quality Siding & Window, Inc. + Michael Quinn Law Office + R&M Development Company + Radcliffe Homes & Remodeling + Range Construction, LLC + RCON Homes, Inc. + RCTC Carpentry Program + RE/MAX of Rochester + Region Millworks, Inc. + David Reiland Building Contractor, LLC + Reliable Contractors, Inc. + Reynolds Design and Construction + Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce + Rochester Area Econ. Development, Inc. + Rochester Building Safety Department + Rochester ter Area Foundation + Rochester Asphalt, Inc. + RochesConcrete Products, LLC + Rochester International Event Center + Rochester Plumbing & Heating/Roto Rooter + Rochester Public Utilities + Rochester Public Works + Rochester Ready Mix Concrete Co + Rochester Sign Service, Inc. + Rochester Title & Escrow Company, Inc. + Rock Solid Retaining Walls + Ronningen Roofing, Inc. + RSP Architects + Ryan & Grinde, Ltd. + Ryan Electric, Inc. + Ryan Windows & Siding, Inc. + Sargent's Landscape Nursery, Inc. + Schad Tracy Signs, Inc. + Schmidt Goodman Office Products + Schoeppner, Inc. + Schumann Granahan Hesse & Wilson, Ltd. + Schwickert's Tecta America, LLC + Seavey Builders, Inc. + Dan Severson Builders, Inc. + Shanahan Building & Remodeling, LLC + Sherwin Williams Company + Shingobee Builders, Inc. + Sign Here, Inc. + Simonson Builders, LLC + SL Contracting + Smart Home Innovations & Engineering, Inc. + Smith Schafer & Associates, Ltd. + Solar Connection, Inc. + Somerby Golf Community + Space Concepts, Inc. + Spahn & Rose Lumber Company + Greg Speedling Contracting, Inc. + Spring Valley Overhead Door, Inc. + Stadsvold's Lawn & Landscape + Stantec + Steel Constructors, Inc. + Sterling State Bank + Stevens Heating, Inc. + Stewartville Economic Development Authority + Stier Construction, Inc. + StoneBridge Builders + Structural Design Group, Inc. + Struve's Paint + Robert G. Suk Law Office, PA + Summit Custom Homes, LLC + Summit Fire Protection Company + Superior Mechanical + Craig Swanson Builders, Inc. + Swenke Ims Contracting, LLC + Kenny Sylvester Construction, als of Rochester, Inc. + TDS Metrocom + Teigen LLC + Synergy Products + Tag's Drywall, Inc. + Tamarack MateriPaper & Supply, Inc. + Thermo-Tech Windows + Thiemann Construction, Inc. + Thimijan Custom Homes, LLC + Think Mutual Bank + Thomas Tool & Supply + Thompson's Garage Door and Openers + Thrivent Financial - Rochester Group + Tile Superstore & More + TLC Surfaces + Tonna Mechanical, Inc. + Top Shop of Rochester, Inc. + Total Electric of Rochester, Inc. + Townsquare Media Rochester + Tradesmen International, Inc. + Traditional Wood Builders + Tri Star Insulation + Tri State Insulated Concrete Forms + TSP Architects & Engineers + Turri Crane Service, Inc. + Turtle Creek Construction, Inc. + United Heating & Cooling + United Products/Allied Building Products Corp. + United Rentals + The Urban Studio, LLC + US Bank + Valor Mechanical, Inc. + Val-U-Blinds + Van Haren ICF + Vector Windows + Veit Companies + Vertical Limit Construction + Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company + Viking Electric Supply + Vision Homes & Remodeling, LLC + Vollara Global/DPS + WA Insurance + Waddell & Reed + Warners' Stellian Appliance Co., Inc. + Waste Management + Weis Builders, Inc. + Greg Wellik Construction + Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota NA + Wells Fargo Home a publication of Mortgage + Wendland Utz + Werner Electric Supply + West Bank + Jim Whiting Nursery & Garden Center, Inc. + WHKS & Company + Widseth Smith Nolting + Wildwood Sports Bar and Grill + Women Communications, LLC + Woodruff Company + Wright Homes, Inc. + WT Lighting + Xcel Energy + XRG Concepts, LLC + Yaggy
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F O U N D AT I O N S Rochester Area Builders, Inc.
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News from The President January 2, 2014
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Hello from Rochester Area Builders! I’m Kevin Worden, Executive Director of Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity by day (and by many evenings!), and I am thrilled to serve as the RAB Board President for 2014. I’ve been active with RAB since 2006, when Sandy Friend asked me to join the Government Affairs Committee, and I have served on the Board since 2011. I’m looking forward to focusing on the most important thing about RAB this year…..YOU!! As DMC ramps up, everyone in our region that will be hiring a builder, remodeler, or trade company needs to know that RAB members agree to adhere to high-quality, code-surpassing construction standards, as well as to a stringent Code of Ethics. When firms and households hire RAB members for their projects, they’ve hired quality, they’ve hired dedication to the community, and they’ve hired a commitment to results.
News from the President ......................... 3 Christmas Party Sponsors ....................... 4 January General Membership Meeting ..................................................... 5 Doors Unhinged........................................ 6 Home Show ...........................................6-7 Continuing Education for Builders .......... 8 Studs, Struts, & Stilettos ....................9-11 RAB Scrapbook ......................................12 Hey Matt, What’s up with that? .............13 Ryan On The Job.....................................13 BAM Update ............................................ 14 Public Works Dept. News .......................15 Rochester Permits .................................. 16 Byron/Pine Island Permits ..................... 17 Real Estate Data .................................... 17 Membership Information .......................18
Concerned about laws that affect your business, but don’t have time to follow the legislation? We’ve got your back! RAB staff is in contact with our elected and appointed officials regularly, and they work hard to make sure that our laws and regulations will foster a strong building climate. DMC can propel this city into a prosperous future for decades, but we’ll only maximize its potential if we have a healthy building environment, and a vibrant, entrepreneurial community culture that makes room for everyone. We at Rochester Area Builders are all here to serve you. Our fine staff is happy to work with you, and you are always welcome to contact me at kevinrworden@gmail.com, or by phone at 252-0849 x2 if I can be of service.
Executive Director/Editor John Eischen
Here’s to a strong and successful 2014!
Production Ryan Kling-Punt
Kevin Worden 2014 RAB President
The Rochester Builders newsletter is the official publication of Rochester Area Builders, Inc. This newsletter is published and distributed monthly to its members and others associated with the building industry. Neither the advertisers, nor RAB will be responsible or liable for misinformation, misprints, typographical errors, etc., herein contained.
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Join us at the January
General Membership Meeting Tuesday, January 28th, 5:00 - 8:30 pm at the Ramada Hotel & Conference Center 1517 16th St SW
5pm 6pm 7pm
Social Hour Dinner Program - Economic Forecast 2014: This Time the Forecasts are Right! Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D.
President
Kevin Worden, Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity
Vice President
John Eckerman, The Boldt Company
Secretary
Lindsey Rippentrop, Olmsted National Bank
Treasurer
Carla Kilpatrick, Home Federal Savings Bank
Past President
Jean DeWitz, DeWitz Home Builders, Inc.
Directors
Karen Blissenbach, Design Studio B Christy Buchan, Energy Products & Design, Inc. Delbert Feenstra, Knutson Construction Services Rob Jones, Superior Mechanical Levi Kaiser, Alvin E. Benike, Inc. Bruce Laufenburger, First General Services of SE MN Sam Peyton, King’s Flooring, LLC Brian Shehan, Weis Builders, Inc.
Builders Exchange Council Representatives
J.J. Webster, Kraus-Anderson Construction Company, Chair Jake Schleusner, Merit Contracting, Inc., Vice Chair Tony Wintheiser, Hentges Glass, Past Chair
Commercial Builders Council
Chris Terry, Knutson Construction Services, Chair Nick Leimer, Kraus-Anderson Construction Company, Vice Chair
Development Council Chair
John Sipple, Rochester Area Appraisals, LLC
Remodelers Council Chair Sam Peyton, King’s Flooring, LLC
You’ve probably read Dr. Eisenberg’s articles in our Newsletter, and you may have heard him speak at previous events. If so, you know that not only is Elliot extremely knowledgable about economics, he is able to discuss what many find to be a dry topic in a fresh and interesting way. We all know how important the economic climate is to our businesses, especially with all the new opportunities coming our way thanks to DMC. Elliot is able to break down economics in a way that is easy to understand, while still keeping it interesting enough to keep you from dozing off! Dessert Sponsor:
National Life Directors Joe Weis, Weis Builders, Inc.
National Directors
Steve Buss, Cornerstone Builders & Real Estate, Inc. Mike Coats, MEC Construction, Inc. David Kane, Kane & Johnson Architects, Inc., Rep. Rory Lenton, Minnesota Energy Resources Corp.
State Directors
Jim Gander, Superior Mechanical John McGuine, Schoeppner, Inc., Rep. Mike Paradise, Bigelow Homes David Pederson, Wendland Utz Dan Severson, Dan Severson Builders, Inc.
Executive Director
John Eischen JEischen@RochesterAreaBuilders.com
Staff
Audra Bolduan ABolduan@RochesterAreaBuilders.com Marketing, Builders Exchange Trustees
Matt Limoges MatthewL@RochesterAreaBuilders.com Government Affairs, Commercial Builders Council, Development Council, Building Safety Advisory Group, Public Works Advisory Group, Community Relations, Green Building, Marketing Sharill Mueller SMueller@RochesterAreaBuilders.com Home Show, Showcase Committee Rebekah Nielsen RNielsen@RochesterAreaBuilders.com Ambassadors, Education, Membership, Program, Spike Club, Remodelers Council -Executive-Home TourRyan Kling-Punt RPunt@RochesterAreaBuilders.com Golf Outing, Sporting Clays, Directory, Newsletter, E-News Update
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Design contests are extremely popular with today’s consumers, and they’re a great way for designers to show off their creativity and workmanship. That’s why we’ve decided to bring Doors Unhinged to the RAB Home Show. We’ll be giving 10 RAB Members the chance to show what they do by taking old doors and transforming them into whatever they can come up with! Tables, benches, curio cabinets and shelving are just some of the possibilities!
Click here to learn more about participating as a Doors Unhinged Designer Besides being great advertising for our designers, Doors Unhinged will also be a benefit for Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore. The finished projects will be raffled off to the public at the Home Show.
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Have you signed up yet for the 2014 RAB Home Show? If not, you might want to stop in soon to pick out your booth! Another sign that the housing market is bouncing back in Rochester is that booths at the Home Show are selling fast! We don’t want anyone to miss out on what is sure to be a great show, so don’t wait any longer! Visit the RAB Home Show Exhibitors page for more information about signing up for a booth!
HOME SHOW Exhibitors Page HOME SHOW Facebook Page
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A list of Businesses positioning themselves to Succeed in 2014 (aka Home Show Exhibitors) Lacina Siding & Windows, Inc. Signature Event Sponsor ABC Water Conditioning Service, Inc. Above & Beyond Construction Above All Roofing of Rochester, Inc. Absolute Chiropractic Advanced Disposal Advantage Cabinets, Inc. afm Countertops, Inc. Agape Chiropractic AgStar Home Mortgage Services Allen Outdoor Solutions, LLC Altra Federal Credit Union American Fence Company of MN, LLC American Waterworks Appliance Village Company Athelon Enterprises, LLC Basement Water Control Bath Fitter Bergland & Cram Architects Bigelow Homes K.W. Billman, Inc. Bobcat of Rochester Bob’s Construction, Inc. Brauer Roofing, Inc. Brekke Fireplace Shoppe Bricewood, LLC Bright Ideas Budget Blinds Budget Exteriors, Inc. Cambria Carpet One CarpetsPlus of Rochester Chladeks Construction, LLC Christian Brothers Cabinets, Inc. College Pro Painters Complete Basement Systems Counselor Realty of Rochester, Inc. Peter Dokken Realty/Counselor Realty The Country Barn Yard, LLC Countryside Builders, LLC Creative Curb Appeal Creative Hardwood Floors Culligan of Rochester & Kasson Custom Alarm/Custom Communications, Inc. Custom Drapery & Blinds by Michael Esch
Custom Remodelers, Inc. Custom Retaining Walls & Landscaping, Inc. Derby Construction LLC The Design Connection Design Studio B DeWitz Home Builders, Inc. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Earth Energy Heating & Cooling, Inc. Eastwood Bank Eckert Construction, Inc. Edina Realty Home Services Edina Realty Home Services Elias Construction, LLC Empowered Family Chiropractic Enercept, Inc. Energy Products & Design, Inc. Expert Insulation, Inc. Extreme Panel Technologies, Inc. Family Wellness Center, LLC Final Cut Construction First Choice Homes, LLC Ford Metro Glass, Inc. Chris Fritsch Custom Homes, LLC Steve Gentry Construction, LLC Gerhards Great Lakes Window & Siding Great River Overhead Door Greener World Solutions, LLC Haley Comfort Systems (Authorized FireSide Dealer) Heartland Security Brandon Henderson’s Construction Plus, LLC Hershberger Furniture, LLC Hiller’s Flooring America HiMEC at Home The Home Depot Home Federal Savings Bank Home Improvement Professionals, Inc. A Home of Your Own, Inc. Home Systems Installation, LLC IntegraSpec Central/ Jeff Mueller Construction Interlock Industries K&M Glass Company K&S Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical King’s Flooring, LLC Kitchen Concepts
The Kitchen Design Studio Kitchen Solvers Kitchens Plus KJR Group, LLC Kreofsky Building Supplies Kruger Electric, Inc. Larsen Industries, Inc. Larson Siding & Windows Luxury Bath Remodeling Maier Tree & Lawn Maplewood Homes, LLC Marvin Windows & Doors Master Builders, Inc. Mayo Employees Federal Credit Union Med City Builders of Rochester, LLC Merchants Bank Michael’s Custom Cabinets, Inc. Midwest Fence & Manufacturing Midwest LeafGuard of Rochester, Inc. Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation Minnesota Re-Bath Nordaas American Homes North Star Stone & Masonry North States Window & Door Systems O’Connor Homes, Inc. Olmsted National Bank Outdoor Expressions Overhead Door Co. of Olmsted County Pahl & Kaye, Inc. Pella Windows & Doors People’s Energy Cooperative Peters’ Patio & Landscape, Inc. Peterson Well Drilling, Inc. Pine Island Lumber PR Connections Premier Bank Rochester Priority Claims Service Quality Overhead Door Company, Inc. Quality Siding & Window, Inc. Radcliffe Homes & Remodeling Reichel Insulation, LLC Reynolds Design and Construction Rochester Area Builders, Inc. Rochester Asphalt, Inc. Rochester Building Safety Department Rochester Outdoor Living Rochester Plumbing & Heating/Roto Rooter
Rochester Public Utilities Rock Solid Retaining Walls Ronningen Roofing, Inc. Ryan Windows & Siding, Inc. Sam’s Well Drilling & Geothermal Sargent’s Landscape Nursery, Inc. Schwickert’s Tecta America, LLC Sears Home Services SEMA Equipment, Inc. Smart Home Innovations & Engineering, Inc. Solar Connection, Inc. Space Concepts, Inc. Spring Valley Overhead Door, Inc. St. Joseph Equipment Struve’s Paint Superior Mechanical Superior Protective Coatings & Polyjacking Synergy Products Terra-Therm, Inc. Thermo-Tech Windows Think Mutual Bank Thompson’s Garage Door and Openers TLC Surfaces Tonna Mechanical, Inc. Top Shop of Rochester, Inc. Tri State Insulated Concrete Forms Twin City Jacuzzi US Bank Valor Mechanical, Inc. Val-U-Blinds Vector Windows Versa-Lok Retaining Walls Systems Vision Homes & Remodeling, LLC Vollara Global/DPS Warners’ Stellian Appliance Co., Inc. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Window Concepts of Minnesota, Inc. XRG Concepts, LLC Your Home Improvement Company Look at all this room for more names! Your name could be here, and you could be getting ready for a great year ahead. It’s not too late to sign up for a booth. Call us today!
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2014 CONTINUING EDUCATION Licensed Builders!
Let Rochester Area Builders provide you with your Continuing Education credits at a great price, with qualified instructors and useful topics. Our classes are just $79 for RAB members, which includes a 7 hour session, lunch, and all resource materials. Each 7 hour session contains 1 hour for your energy requirement. There are still two dates remaining to get your 7 hours. Registration and information forms have been mailed out, but if you need another copy, or you’d just like to register over the phone, call the RAB office at (507) 282-7698, or you can email our Education Director, Rebekah Nielsen, at rnielsen@rochesterareabuilders.com for more information.
January 9, 2014
Rochester
January 23, 2014
Canadian Honker Events at the Ramada Registration Deadline: January 6, 2014 INSTRUCTOR: Ross Anderson, Residential Science Resources, LLC 8:00—2:50
Canadian Honker Events at the Ramada Registration Deadline: January 20, 2014 (Full Day = 7 Credits)
8:00—10:00
Best Practices on Window & House Wrap Installation & Flashing Methods Darrell G eorge a nd Sco tt Tripp Building Products, Inc.
The Building Science Behind the Energy Code (7 Credits)
11:15—11:45
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A complete overview on building science and how it relates t o t h e c h a n g e s i n t h e E n e r g y C o d e.
10:10—11:30 Best Practices on Asphalt Roofing & Felt Darre ll Georg e a nd Scott Tripp B uilding Products, Inc. 11:30—12:00
January 22, 2014
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S IP Ex p e r i e n c e S t a rt t o F i n i s h * Lee Bergum, Energy Panel Systems
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Ventilation Concepts & Troubleshooting Techniques
9:45— 10 :45
Biggest Bang from the 2012 Energy Code *
February 13, 2014
Rochester
Canadian Honker Events at the Ramada Registration Deadline: February 10, 2014
10:45—11:45 House Wraps & Siding: Choosing th e Right On e
INSTRUCTOR: Peter Kulczyk, Green Code Knowledge, LLC
11:45—12:30
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12:30—1:30
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** LUNCH BREAK ** Metal Roofing: Make Your House a H o me , N o t a Ba rn Decking Systems & Codes
2012 International Residential Code Questions & Answers (7 Credits)
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These companies have sponsored all the education sessions, allowing us to offer them to you at a great price. www.RochesterAreaBuilders.com 8 | January 2014
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Studs, Struts, & Stilettos is a one in a million event, a Construction Fashion Expose designed to showcase the creativity and resourcefulness of our building industry professionals, while at the same time raising funds for the Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity. All of the designs showcased will be inspired by, and partially created from, materials used in the building industry.
April 24, 2014 DoubleTree by Hilton, Downtown Rochester
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Title Sponsor ...........................$3,500 • • • • •
10 VIP tickets in Reserved Area ($600 value) 10 signature drink tickets ($100 value) Repetitive On-stage verbal recognition On air Recognition with media sponsor Your company logo on: - Invitations - Tickets - Program - Promotional flyers - Website and social media pages - All advertising for the event (print ads, etc.) - Table tents at bar and cocktail tables
Gold Sponsor ...................................... $500 • 4 VIP tickets ($200 value) • 4 signature drink tickets ($40 value) • Company Name on: - Invitations - Program - Promotional flyers - Table tents at bar and cocktail tables - Website & social media pages Bronze Sponsor ................................... $250 • 2 VIP tickets ($100 Value) • Company name on: - Program - Promotional flyers
Platinum Sponsor ..............................$1,000 • 8 VIP tickets ($400 value) • 8 signature drink tickets ($80 value) • On-stage verbal recognition • Company name on Website & social media • Logo on: - Invitations - Program - Promotional flyers - Table tents at bar and cocktail tables Please charge my Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover) the above amount. Number:
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Return to: Rochester Area Builders, Inc. 108 Elton Hills Lane NW * Rochester, MN 55901 Fax: 507-282-6351 * RAB@RochesterAreaBuilders.com
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Are you interested in showing a design on the Runway? We’re looking for creative teams of designers to conceptualize and create stunning and unique looks for our show! fashion expose
Design Entry Fee: $200 ($250 for non RAB member) Details for Entry
• At least one aspect of the design must be made using raw building materials (examples, but not limited to quartz, • • • • • • • • •
tile, glass, wood, metal, paper, landscaping materials, or anything you might utilize in the construction or furnishing of a home) RAB will give each design team $200 for materials. All additional costs will be the responsibility of the design team. Design idea and concept will be reviewed by Committee to determine eligibility of costume. Committee reserves the right to pull a design from the show if it does not meet the criteria or abide by the rules. Design team must submit a minimum of 10 pictures by April 10th of the of ensemble from beginning stages through final stages of costume creation. (Submitted via email to Ryan Kling-Punt at RPunt@RochesterAreaBuilders.com in jpeg format.) Photos will be used for a slideshow during intermission of the show. Have fun with them! One assistant per model is allowed to accompany the model behind stage (Assistant not required) Assistant will be required to wear identification given by staff. Two General Admission tickets will also be provided. No paints, over-sprays or flammables allowed to be brought on premises. Designers should supply their own model, however, one can be provided upon request by contacting one of the committee members listed below. Award winning designers will agree to allow their designs to be used to promote future shows. Hair & makeup provided for model.
Yes, I’m interested in submitting a design, but I would like more
information before making the commitment. Please sign me up for the informational meeting at 12:00 Noon on December 11th.
Yes, on behalf of my company or myself, I, the below signed, commit to submitting a Design Entry in Rochester Area Builders’ Studs, Struts & Stilettos, to be held Thursday, April 24, 2014.
I would like to cover the entire cost of the Design Entry myself. Please donate my entry fee directly to Habitat for Humanity. Signature
Date
Company
Contact
Address
City/State
Phone
Zip
Committee Contacts:
Karen Blissenbach, Design Studio B - Chair 507.281.9539 Rebekah Nielsen, Rochester Area Builders 507.282.7698 Patricia McCleese, Habitat for Humanity 507.252.0489 Ext. 4
Entry Deadline:
Thursday, December 12th Return to: Rochester Area Builders, Inc.
108 Elton Hills Lane NW * Rochester, MN 55901 Fax: 507-282-6351 * RAB@RochesterAreaBuilders.com
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Hey Matt, Can you recap 2013 for us?
In 2013, a lot happened on the government affairs front. First and foremost, we bid adieu to Rick Dold, our previous Public Affairs Director. Rick did a wonderful job working with RAB, and we are grateful for the talents and efforts he brought to RAB. Opportunity knocks! Let’s see, what else…… there was something…. Oh yeah! DMC! Destination Medical Center infrastructure funding was approved by the state legislature. This provides $455 Million from the state, with the city of Rochester providing another $128 Million towards infrastructure. Because this is a giant undertaking, there is a great amount of planning that needs to happen. To do this, the DMCC (Destination Medical Center Corporation) has established an EDA (Economic Development Agency). The EDA will be in charge of developing a plan for DMC. The EDA is currently in the process of hiring consultants to develop this plan. Trees, trees, trees. After many years of debate, review, and revision, the Tree Ordinance was finally passed and approved. Keep in mind that the tree ordinance only applies to trees in the boulevard for new construction. That being said, 2014 might see more proposed regulation on trees, but we will keep you updated on that as more information becomes available. Fire Sprinkler Mandate and the ALJ. RAB and the Builders Association of Minnesota continue to fight a proposed code change mandating fire sprinklers
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be installed in new homes larger than 4,500 square feet. This is an unnecessary and costly mandate. The current code states that new construction must have hard-wired interconnected smoke alarms. Having these kind of smoke alarms in homes has proved to be 100% effective at preventing fatalities in fires. An administrative law judge heard the case December 12, 2013. We presented our case well, and we look forward to the verdict. 2014 brings big things to RAB’s newsletter. One of the new things happening is a new monthly column, “Hey Matt, What’s up with that?” This feature will be a question and answer section of the newsletter. Our members are free to submit questions to me that they have about something going on with DMC, City of Rochester, Fire Sprinklers, Tree Ordinances, or even “what is being built on that corner?” I hope to get a number of questions from members, whether it be via email (MatthewL@RochesterAreaBuilders.com), phone call (507-282-7698), or even conversation during meetings. Look forward to “Hey Matt, What’s up with that?” It is going to be riveting and informative. Settling In. Lastly, I would like to say thank you to our members, for helping to make the transition into the role of Public Affairs Director as smooth as possible. I look forward to working with all of you in the near future.
Matt
A monthly column highlighting a local project by a member of RAB. We’re currently looking for projects. Anything from a commercial building to a home remodel will be considered. If you’re interested, please contact Ryan at 507-282-7698 or RPunt@RochesterAreaBuilders.com Www.RochesterAreaBuilders.com January 2014 | 13
BAM Update: What We’re Doing For You: CWGQ Insurance TBG Insurance Gov. Relations Legal Action Education Online Forums Action Center Energy Payback Visit www.bamn.org and log-in to the Members Only site for more information on these BAM initiatives!
BUILDERS
ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA
T: 651.646.7959 T: 800.654.7783 W: www.bamn.org
Executive Committee President Chad Kompelein Builder VP KC Chermak Associate VP George Cundy President Elect Mike Paradise Treasurer Gerry Traut Secretary Kurt Welker Past President Keith Kylmala NAHB Representative Kathe Ostrom
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December 2013
���������������������� The holidays are a time to count your blessings and give thanks. Membership with the Builders Association of Minnesota is the gift that keeps on giving. Remember to “open” these gifts and take them out for a spin if you haven’t already!
you have access to high quality, discounted coverage from The Builders Group for workers’ comp, Corporate Four for general liability, and RMC for risk management. Check out our insurance deals here.
Legislative, Regulatory, and Legal Protection The biggest benefit of membership is representation and protection at the state Capitol, and before regulatory agencies and the courts. Together with your industry peers, your voice is stronger. It’s important to fight for the best building codes and laws possible. Membership means standing shoulder-to-shoulder with your peers to fight for what’s right.
Information - BAM membership means information. We make sure you're in the know and provide details on what's happening in the industry, the economy, at the Capitol, and right here at BAM. We're tweeting, blogging, posting on facebook, emailing, writing white papers, and more. Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter, sign up to receive our Blog, and as member you get so much more.
Contract Templates - This is a gift that will keep on giving for years to come. Drafted by attorneys that specialize in residential construction, and updated when the law changes, these six members-only contract templates (and one change order) are available in both word and pdf so you can download and edit them right on your computer. These contracts are worth over $10,000. That is a holiday miracle! Members only section - contracts here. Code Guides - When the government puts out a new code, the language is provided but not the how. Enter BAM. For members-only we put together detailed code guides - written by experts - so you know exactly how to build to the new code. Members only section - code guides here. Discounts - An obvious gift of membership is the discounts on stuff you use. Members have access to discounts on fuel at Holiday, office supplies at Office Depot, and a 22% discount on your Verizon plan to name just a few. We have a rebate program that gives you money back and we haven't even talked about the perks at your local and national associations. These awesome savings can more than pay for your annual membership. Members only - get these sweet discounts now! Industry-specific Insurance - The residential construction industry requires special insurance coverage and as a BAM member
Action - Membership means getting influence, leadership training, political education, and networking. As a member you make decisions about real issues that affect your business. In serving on BAM’s committees you step up as a leader and make decisions for 3,000 member companies. At BAM it’s all about politics and by participating you get in on the action. And of course, BAM committee work and events mean networking with your statewide peers and the opportunity to meet, learn, and grow your business. Unity - One of the most important benefits of builders association membership is banding together with your industry peers across the state to create a strong unified front. BAM was created in 1974 to be the statewide voice of Minnesota’s builders and remodelers. We represent you and your business at the State’s Capitol, regulatory agencies and courts because industry unity and doing business with members is good business. Together we work to protect your business and bottom line for a better industry, a better economy, and a better state! We hope you enjoy the gifts of membership now and in the new year! Happy holidays from all of us at BAM! Visit www.bamn.org/membership for more information.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT NEWS Contributed by: Megan Duffey, Storm Water Educator, Rochester Public Works Department Rochester Public Works Department, 201 4th Street SE, Room 108, Rochester, MN 55904, 507-328-2440
Back to Basics: Developing Your Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) This article is based on a guide developed by the Environmental Protection Agency for construction sites. A SWPPP describes all the construction site operator’s activities to prevent storm water contamination, control sediment and erosion, and comply with the requirements of the Clean Water Act. Each construction site is required to have a SWPPP, including all residential construction sites in Rochester. Most residential site owners and contractors in Rochester have not developed SWPPPS for their sites. Now is the time to get your site in compliance. If you are new to managing storm water at a construction sites, we recommend reading the entire guide, found at: http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/swppp.cfm. If you have experience with SWPPPs, this article will remind you of the basics. An effective SWPPP includes sediment and erosion controls plus good housekeeping practices to prevent discharges of sediment and other pollutants from your site. 1. Review the MN state construction general permit requirements. Understand all the provisions and follow the specific instructions contained in the Construction Storm Water Permit (details located here: http:// www.pca.state.mn.us/y3dqf96). By applying for coverage, you are acknowledging compliance – so be sure to implement what your application and SWPPP promise! 2. Perform a Site Assessment. Before construction starts, conduct a walk-through to assess site-specific conditions including soil types, drainage patterns, existing vegetation, and topography. Create a drawing identifying the significant features to help protect natural features that will remain after development.
Example of the Notice of Intent, location of the SWPPP and the contact person for reviewing the SWPPP
3. Select Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) Best Management Practices (BMPs) BMPs are the controls and activities used to prevent pollution. Select proven BMPs that suit the site’s unique conditions. There are many options available and they work much better when used in combination. 4. Select Good Housekeeping BMPs Since a large amount of waste can be generated at construction sites, it is imperative that waste is managed properly. Your SWPP should include the following: plans for proper waste containment, building material staging areas, paint and concrete washout areas, equipment/vehicle fueling and maintenance and washing areas, and spill prevention and response. 5. Develop Plans for Inspections, Maintenance, and Recordkeeping Conduct and keep detailed reports of your required regular inspections to ensure that your BMPs are working properly. Fix and clean BMPs, being sure to document the maintenance performed. Add BMPs where problems can potentially develop. All records and reports must be kept for at least 3 years after permit coverage ends. 6. Training, Signature and Certification Workers assigned to ESC tasks and SWPPP development must be properly trained. An authorized site operator must sign all SWPPPs and inspection reports to guarantee their ability to implement the BMPs and other permit requirements. A site sign must be posted with a copy of the Notice of Intent, location of the SWPPP, and contact person for viewing the SWPPP. It is always best to keep a SWPPP on site so it can be referenced during construction. SWPPPs are intended to be dynamic documents, so as site conditions and ESC decisions change, note them on the SWPPP. Implementing these practices and activities will maximize pollutant load reductions from your construction sites and protect our waterways. Www.RochesterAreaBuilders.com January 2014 | 15
Rochester Building Permits New Residential Single Family Dwelling
2013
22
VALUATION
2012
VALUATION
4,954,444
14
3,554,044
December 2013
Single Family Homes 2004
January
41
2005 2006
33
39
2007
2008
27
20
2009
3
2010
2011 2012
13
3
6
2013
19
Townhome Dwelling
0
0
0
0
February
Two-Family Houses
0
0
0
0
49
31
31
19
13
1
8
8
20
15
Multi-Family Bldgs
1
1,756,000
0
0
March
69
59
37
30
29
16
27
24
32
29
Manufactured Home
0
0
0
0
April
110
58
58
44
27
29
25
19
29
39
May
106
77
69
50
30
33
20
14
22
27
June
109
81
59
43
36
36
12
26
32
33 39
Existing Residential Deck Addition
3
8,100
5
27,620
July
89
58
36
60
23
21
23
8
39
Room Addition
4
184,802
1
30,000
August
82
69
36
43
28
26
15
18
38
21
September
70
65
31
33
28
33
10
19
22
23
Porch Additions
2
28,500
0
0
Other Additions
0
0
0
0
Basement Finish Alterations Multi-Family Addition
19
243,240
14
October
99
71
49
34
19
31
14
16
23
34
168,487
November
73
40
38
23
26
30
21
20
22
26
December
65
60
23
11
16
15
12
16
14
22
962
702
506
417
302
274
200
191
299
326
33
322,236
23
290,011
0
0
0
0
TOTAL
0
0
0
0
*total may differ as permits may have been voided.
Assembly (Church)
0
0
0
0
Year To Date Statistics
Assembly (General)
0
0
0
0
Assembly (Restaurant/Bar)
1
151,533
0
0
Business
1
1,548,436
0
0
Education
0
0
0
0
Factory/Industrial
0
0
0
0
Institution
0
0
0
0
Mercantile
1
1,393,104
1
1,200,000
Miscelaneous
0
0
0
0
Utility (General)
1
84,470
0
0
Residential (Care/Assisted Living)
1
8,543,750
0
0
Storage (General)
0
0
0
0
Storage (Warehouse)
0
0
0
0
Multi-Family Alterations
New Commercial
Existing Commercial Addition
3
3,230,000
2
171,678
12
2,139,364
9
1,288,937
Structural Shell
1
100,000
0
0
“White Box”
1
150,000
0
0
Interior Demolition Only
1
20,000
2
9,000
Other Phased Permits
0
0
0
0
Business Signs
3
7,385
5
25,384
Advertising Sign
0
0
0
0
Footings & Foundations
2
600,000
0
0
Demolition
0
Alterations
Other Construction
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2013 VALUATION
NO.
Building Permits Issued to Date
NO.
2012 VALUATION
2,232
329,111,548
2,141
329,039,136
Single Family Dwelling
322
77,033,675
299
68,171,380
Multi-Family Buildings Total Units: 40
2
7,151,000
3
12,661,774
Trade Permits Issued to Date
7,326
83,677,037
7,015
72,266,085
Electrical
2,403
41,979,355
2,318
27,558,854
322
74,835
294
61,545
Electrical (Temp. Service) Mechanical
1,907
20,977,648
1,837
22,576,573
Gas Piping
545
573,075
542
723,982
Fireplace
370
876,666
339
820,302
Hydronic System Plumbing
Total Permits YTD
141
6,455,462
156
7,397,168
1,638
12,739,996
1,529
13,127,661
9,558
412,788,585
9,156
401,305,221
Information and downloads available at Rochester Building Safety Department’s Website: http://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/bldgsafety/reports/building/index.asp
Byron
Building Permits DECEMBER 2013 New Residential Single Family Detached
NUMBER
VALUATION
2
731,500
1
14,000
Pine Island
Building Permits DECEMBER 2013 Existing Residential
NUMBER
VALUATION
6
53,000
Additions
1
300,000
Alterations
1
5,000
Alterations
November 2013 Monthly Housing Data
Existing Residential Basement Finish
Rochester Real Estate Monthly Housing Data New Listings Active Listings Year to Date Pending Listing Sold Listings Sold Listings Year to Date Median Sales Price (SOLD) SOLD Days on Market (DOM) Avg. Year to Date (DOM)
Nov. 2013
Nov. 2012
% Change
124 2,921
130 2,960
-4.6% -1.3%
111 141 1,920
124 140 1,808
-10.5% 0.7% 6.2%
165,000
160,000
3.0%
73
106
-31.13%
80
104 -23.08%
Information and downloads available at South East Minnesota Association of REALTORS’ Website: http://semnrealtors.org/general/stats_market-trends.html
Existing Commercial
Information Provided By:
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Membership Information Membership Renewals
as of 11/31/13
Two to Four Years
First Alliance Credit Union B&C Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
2010 2009
Five to Nine Years
American Engineering Testing, Inc. Clements Chevrolet Cadillac Subaru Crescent Electric Supply Company Derby Construction LLC Laitala Tile Company Markham Homes, LLC Pearson Builders, Inc. Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company Hutch’s Custom Cabinets Kruger Electric, Inc. Bricewood, LLC Canadian Honker Entities Space Concepts, Inc.
2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2004 2004 2004
Ten to 19 Years
Corban Homes, LLC Struve’s Paint WT Lighting Gander Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Howe Countertops Rochester Plumbing & Heating/Roto Rooter Viking Electric Supply
2002 2001 2000 1998 1996 1996 1996
NEW APPLICANTS: The firms listed below have applied for membership in the Rochester Area Builders. Any member who objects to admission of any applicant shall notify the RAB Board of Directors in writing of the objection before the next Board of Directors meeting
R. THOMAS CONSULTING, LLC 2808 Century Court NE Rochester, MN 55906 Phone: 507-272-6964 Contact: Ronald Sobotta Associate Member Publishing Sponsored by: Jean DeWitz, DeWitz Home Builders, Inc.
MEMBERSHIPS PENDING: NONE
MEMBERSHIP TOTAL: 450 RETENTION RATE: 91.7% As of 10/31/13
20 to 24 Years
Scott Berg Construction, LLC Closet Organizers Summit Custom Homes, LLC
1992 1991 1991
25 Years & More
Culligan of Rochester & Kasson Swenke Ims Contracting, LLC AB Systems, Inc. Kuntz Electric, Inc. Robert G. Suk Law Office, PA Koball’s Poured Walls, Inc. McGladrey Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation Briese Iron Works, Inc. Rochester Ready Mix Concrete Co Home Federal Savings Bank Post-Bulletin Company, LLC Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota NA
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WE WELCOME THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS IN DECEMBER: DONLAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 223 8½ Avenue NW Rochester, MN 55901 Phone: 507-402-7346 Contact: Mark Hennessey Builder Member General Contractor Sponsored by: David Kane, Kane & Johnson Architects, Inc.