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A&A Electric & Underground, Inc. + AB Systems, Inc. + Abbco Company + ABC Supply Company, Inc. + Above All Roofing of Rochester, Inc. + Accord Electric, Inc. + Action Plumbing, Heating & A/C + Adair Electric Company + Adamson Motors + Advanced Builders & Remodeling + Advanced Builders, LLC + Advanced Building Center, Inc. + Advanced Disposal + Advantage Cabinets, Inc. + Ag Services, Inc. + AgStar Home Mortgage Services + Alexander & Sons Builders + All Craft Exteriors, LLC + 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. + BARK.L Consulting Engineers, LLC + Al Barker Custom Homes, Inc. + Barrier Free Access, Inc. + Basement Water Control + Batzel Builders, Inc. + BBHA Rochester, LLC + 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 + Brooks Excavating Company, Inc. + C.O. Brown Agency + Bruce Bucknell Construction, Inc. + Budget Blinds + Building Products, Inc. + Burdick Builders, Inc. + Byrne Electric, Inc. + Cachiaras Building & Remodeling + Cambria + Carpet One + CarpetsPlus of Rochester + Castlewood Homes, Inc. + Centurion Ridge, LLC + Charter Communications/Media + Chladek Construction, LLC + Chosen Valley Testing, Inc. + Christian Brothers Cabinets + CHS, Inc. + City of Byron + City of Chatfield + City of Eyota + City of Preston + City of Spring Valley + Citywide Insulation, Inc. + Clarey's Safety Equipment + Clayton Thomas Blinds of Rochester + Clear Channel Radio (Laser/Fox/KFAN) + Clements Chevrolet Cadillac Subaru + CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP + Closet Organizers + Coldwell Banker Burnet + Commercial Leasing Services + Construction Partnership, Inc. + 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 Homes by Bradley, 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. + DiNicola & Pestka Appraisals + Distinguished Homes by Mitch Hagen, LLC + DMC Plumbing & Heating, Inc. + Dolan's Landscape Center, Inc. + Donlar Construction Company + DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen + Dunham Associates, Inc. + Dunlap & Seeger + JE Dunn Construction + Dura-Oak Kitchen Make Overs + Eastwood Bank + eci, llc + Eckert Construction, Inc. + Edel Construction, LLC + 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 + Exclusive Home Builders & Remodelers + Expert Insulation, Inc. + Express Employment Professionals + Extreme Panel Technologies, Inc. + Fairway Outdoor Advertising, LLC + Fat Willy's Bar & Grill + 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 + GAF + Gander Plumbing & Heating, Inc. + Dale Gathje Construction, Inc. + Steve Gentry Construction, LLC + Gerhards - The Kitchen & Bath Store + Gift Book Plus + Robert Gill Builder, Inc. + Godwin Law Office + Goodin Company + Great River Overhead Door + Green Lawncare Irrigation & Service Co. + Gregor Builders, Inc. + GulfEagle Supply + Habitat for Humanity - Rochester Area + Haley Comfort Systems (Authorized FireSide Dealer) + W.L. Hall Company + Hammer Homes, Inc. + Hanson Construction & Specialty Cabinets, LLC + Harmony Economic Development Authority + Hayfield Window & Door Company + HDR Architecture + Heartland Security + 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 + Holiday Inn Downtown + 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. + Insty Prints + IntegraSpec Central/Jeff Mueller Construction + Michael Jack, LLC + JNS Builders, LLC + J.P. Johnson Custom Builders, Inc. + JP's Construction Remodeling & Repair, Inc. + K&M Glass Company + K&S Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical + Kahler Hospitality Group + Tom Kalmes Construction, Inc. + Keller Williams Premier Realty + Key Builders, Inc. + King's Flooring, LLC + Kirkland Enterprises, LLC + The Kitchen Design Studio + Kitchens Plus + Gary Kline Roofing, Inc. + Knutson Construction Services + Koball's Poured Walls, Inc. + Kraus-Anderson Construction Company + Kreofsky Building Supplies + Kruger Electric, Inc. + Kruse Lumber + KTTC/KXLT-TV + Kuehn Motor Company, Inc. + Kuntz Electric, Inc. + Kwik Trip, Inc. + 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. + Low Voltage Contractors + Lowe's Home Improvement + Luxury Bath Remodeling + Maas Companies, Inc. + Maier Tree & Lawn + Majestic Homes, Inc. + R.J. Manemann Custom Homes + Manufacturer's Bank & Trust + Maplewood Homes, LLC + Markham Homes, LLC + Massey Land Surveying & Engineering + Master Builders, Inc. + Mavo markit + Marvin Windows & Doors + Systems, Inc. + McGhie & Betts - a Division of WSB & Associates, Inc. + McGladrey + McGough Construction + MDH, Inc. + Meadow Lakes Builders + MEC Construction, LLC + Med City Builders of Rochester, LLC + Menards - South + MEP Associates + Merchants Bank + Merit Contracting, Inc. + MetLife Premier Client Group of the Upper Midwest + Michael's Custom Cabinets, Inc. + Midwest LeafGuard of Rochester, Inc. + Midwest Walls, LLC + Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation + Minnwest Bank + MLT Group + Morris Concrete, Inc. + Larry Newman Drywall + Nickelson Painting, Inc. + North Star Stone & Masonry + Northern Lights & Furnishings + Northgate Chiropractic Clinic + Nuss Truck & Equipment + Ohly Law Office + Olmsted County Planning Dept, Insp. Div. + Olmsted County Public Health + Olmsted National Bank + On Site Companies + Otis Custom Homes, LLC + Overhead Door Co. of O l m s t e d County + Owner's Plumbing, Inc. + Oxi-Fresh Carpet Cleaning + P a a p e Energy Services + Pace International + Pahl & Kaye, Inc. + Palmer Soderberg, Inc. + Paramark Corporation + 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 + 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 Promotions & Apparel + ProBuild Company, LLC + Professional Education Resources, LLC + Quality Overhead Door Company, Inc. + Quality Siding & Window, Inc. + Michael Quinn Law Office + R&M Development Company + R. Thomas Consulting, LLC + Radcliffe Homes & Remodeling + Range Custom Homes, LLC + RCON Homes, Inc. + RCTC Carpentry Program + RE/MAX of Rochester + Region Millworks, Inc. + David Reiland Building Contractor, LLC + Reliable Contractors, Inc. + Renters Warehouse Rochester + Reynolds Design and Construction + Rochester Area Appraisals, LLC + Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce + Rochester Area Econ. Development, Inc. + Rochester Area Foundation + Rochester Asphalt, Inc. + Rochester Building Safety Department + Rochester Concrete 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. + S&S Overhead Door, Inc. + Sargent's Landscape Nursery, Inc. + Sawyer Construction Services, Inc. + Schad Tracy Signs, Inc. + Schmidt Goodman Office Products + Schoeppner, Inc. + Schumann Granahan Hesse & Wilson, Ltd. + Schwickert's Tecta America, LLC + Seavey Builders, Inc. + SEH Yaggy + Dan Severson Builders, Inc. + Shanahan Building & Remodeling, LLC + Shingobee Builders, Inc. + Sign Here, Inc. + Simonson Builders, LLC + SL Contracting + Smart Home Innovations & Engineering, Inc. + Smith Schafer & Associates, Ltd. + Solar Connection, Inc. + SOLO plumbing & ResSprinklers, LLC + 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. + Stencil Homes + Sterling State Bank + Stevens Heating, Inc. + Stewartville Economic Development Authority + Stone Expressions + StoneBridge Builders + Structural Design Group, Inc. + Struve's Paint and Decorating + 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, LLC + Synergy Products + Tag's Drywall, Inc. + Tamarack Materials, Inc. + Thermo-Tech Windows + Thiemann Construction, Inc. + Thimijan Custom Homes, LLC + Think Mutual Bank + Thomas Tool & Supply + Thompson's Garage Door and Openers + Tile Superstore & More + 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. + Ultimate Surfaces + United Heating & Cooling + United Products/Allied Building Products Corp. + United Rentals + The Urban Studio, LLC + US Bank + Valor Mechanical, Inc. + Val-U-Blinds + Vector Windows + Veit Companies + Vennehjem Building Corporation + Vertical Limit Construction + Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company + Viking Electric Supply + Vision Homes & Remodeling, LLC + WA Insurance + Warners' Stellian Appliance Co., Inc. + Waste + Wausau Homes + Wausau Supply + Weis Builders, Inc. + a publication of Management Greg Wellik Construction + Wells Concrete Products, Inc. + Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota NA + Wells Fargo Home Mortgage + Wendland Utz + Werner Electric Supply + West Bank + Jim Whiting Nursery & Garden Center, Inc. + Widseth Smith Nolting + Wildwood Sports Bar and Grill + Women Communications, LLC + Woodruff Company + Wright Homes, Inc. + WT Lighting + Xcel Energy + XRG Concepts, LLC + Rick Yerhot Builder + Your Home Improvement Company + Zumbro Haven, LLC = RAB

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Continuing Education

Don’t Let a Little Lead Paint

Lock You Out of Remodeling EPA Lead Renovator Refresher & Training Courses For: REMODELERS, GENERAL CONTRACTORS, SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS, PAINTERS, PLUMBERS, ELECTRICIANS, MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, WATER & FIRE RESTORATION COMPANIES, OR ANYONE DISTURBING LEAD PAINT. Rochester Area Builders in partnership with the University of North Dakota Environmental Training Institute is offering four-hour EPA lead renovator refresher courses and an eight hour lead renovator initial course. EPA lead certification and/or recertification is required for any renovation that disturbs more than six square feet of interior or 20 square feet of exterior lead paint in residential or child-occupied facilities built before 1978.  The EPA has the ability to fine up to $37,500 per offense, per day to anyone who is not compliant.  More details available at www.epa.gov/lead These courses qualify for Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry continuing education credits.  EPA-Certified Trainers will teach these classes.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM!

Be Aware of Your Lead Recertification Date!

EPA lead renovator certifications expire every five years.

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January classes held at: Canadian Honker Events at the Ramada 1517  16th Street SW Rochester

Lead Renovator Refresher Courses

4 Hours of Building Contractor CE Credits Courses held from 8am-12pm and 1-5pm (only need to attend one 4 hr class)

RAB Member - $149 Non-member - $179

Wednesday, January 14th Wednesday, March 25th (Tentative)

Lead Renovator Initial Courses

8 Hours of Building Contractor CE Credits Course held from 8am-5pm (Includes Lunch)

RAB Member - $250 Non-member - $300 Thursday, March 26th (Tentative)

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News from The President December 30, 2014

Happy New Year! I am John Eckerman, Business Development Manager for Boldt Construction, and it is my honor to serve as your President in 2015. I have lived in Rochester for 25 years, and I’m married with three daughters in college (donations are appreciated). I have been an RAB Board member since 2012.

Index Lead Renovator Classes........................... 2 News from the President.......................... 3 RAB Christmas Party..............................4-5 From the Director’s Desk.......................... 6 Studs, Struts & Stilettos Forms.............7-9

Exciting times are upon us. The economy is on the upswing. Area commercial construction was strong in the second half of 2014, and it does not look to be slowing down in 2015. Home construction is picking up as well, and looks to continue to climb in 2015.

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As an organization, we are the Voice of Building in the Rochester area. RAB advocates for the local construction industry and for our members. If we do not look after the interests of our industry, no one else will. Here are some of the issues we will be dealing with as an organization in 2015.

Elliot Eisenberg Article............................18

Public Works Dept. News........................15 Rochester Permits................................... 16 Byron/Pine Island Permits...................... 17 Membership Information........................19 NAHB Member Discounts.......................20

• Skilled Labor Shortage - This is a critical issue for our industry. We will be proactive by reaching out to area schools and educating them on the benefits of a career in construction. • Development Coordinator - As we did in 2014, we will continue to advocate for this new position for the City of Rochester. One way is through the newly formed Development and Permitting Advisory Committee. Our organization will have strong representation on this committee. • Destination Medical Center - With the draft development plan unveiled in December, DMC is moving toward the implementation phase. Our organization needs to continue to be engaged in the process. • Advocacy - Together, we need to continue to educate current and newly elected officials on RAB’s current priorities. They cannot help us if we do not tell them what we need. • Membership - As with any organization, we are only as strong our members. We must continue show the value of RAB to our current membership and strive to bring in new members and fresh ideas to the organization. Do not hesitate to contact myself or any of the hard working staff at the RAB office with any questions or concerns. I can be reached at 424-2518 or john.eckerman@boldt.com. I look forward to working with all of you in the coming year. Together we can make sure 2015 is successful and prosperous!

Executive Director/Editor John Eischen

John Eckerman 2015 RAB President

Premier Bank Rochester

Space for Lease at Multiple Locations

Downtown • Green Meadows • North Broadway & 37th Street

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Production Ryan Kling-Punt 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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AT THE RAB HOME SHOW February 6-7-8 Mayo Civic Center

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2015 Home Show Exhibitors to Date

Lacina Siding & Windows, Inc. Signature Event Sponsor ABC Water Conditioning Service, Inc. Above & Beyond Construction Above All Roofing of Rochester, Inc. Absolute Chiropractic Action Plumbing, Heating & A/C Advanced Disposal Advantage Cabinets, Inc. AgStar Home Mortgage Services All Exteriors & K-Guard Gutter Systems Allen Outdoor Solutions, LLC American Fence Company of MN, LLC American Waterworks Arrow Building Center Athelon Enterprises, LLC Basement Water Control Bath Fitter Bear Valley Woodcraft, LLC Bergland & Cram Architects Bigelow Homes Bobcat of Rochester Bob’s Construction, Inc. Brekke Fireplace Shoppe Bricewood, LLC Bright Ideas Budget Blinds Budget Exteriors, Inc. Cambria CarpetsPlus of Rochester Chladek Construction, LLC Christian Brothers Cabinets College Pro Painters Complete Basement Systems Counselor Realty of Rochester, Inc. The Country Barn Yard, LLC Countryside Builders, LLC Creative Hardwood Floors Culligan of Rochester & Kasson Custom Alarm Custom Drapery & Blinds by Michael Esch Custom Homes by Bradley, Inc. Custom Remodelers, Inc. Custom Retaining Walls & Landscaping, Inc. Cut Above Home DeGeus Tile & Granite Derby Construction LLC The Design Connection Deutsch Furniture Haus DeWitz Home Builders, Inc. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Dura-Oak Kitchen Make Overs Earth Energy Heating & Cooling, Inc. Eastwood Bank Eckert Construction, Inc. Edina Realty Home Services Elcor Construction, Inc. Elias Construction, LLC Enercept, Inc. Energy Panel Structures Energy Products & Design, Inc. Expert Insulation, Inc. www.RochesterAreaBuilders.com

Extreme Panel Technologies, Inc. Family Wellness Center, LLC Final Cut Construction First Choice Homes, LLC Flocore Ford Metro Glass, Inc. Steve Gentry Construction, LLC Gerhards - The Kitchen & Bath Store Granicrete Minnesota Great River Overhead Door Habitat for Humanity dba Rochester ReStore Haley Comfort Systems (Authorized FireSide Dealer) Heartland Security Brandon Henderson’s Construction Plus, 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. Homefeather IntegraSpec Central/ Jeff Mueller Construction K&M Glass Company K&S Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical Keller Williams Premier Realty Kitchen Concepts The Kitchen Design Studio Kitchen Solvers Kitchens Plus KJR Group, LLC Kreofsky Building Supplies Kruger Electric, Inc. Lake City Chamber and Tourism Bureau Larsen Industries, Inc. Larson Siding & Windows LeafFilter North of Minnesota, Inc. Luxury Bath Remodeling Maier Tree & Lawn Maplewood Homes, LLC Marvin Windows & Doors Master Builders, Inc. Mayo Employees Federal Credit Union Merchants Bank Michael’s Custom Cabinets, Inc. Midwest Fence & Manufacturing Midwest LeafGuard Midwest Walls, LLC Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation Minnesota Re-Bath Nordaas American Homes North Star Stone & Masonry North States Window & Door Systems OC Exteriors & Construction Olmsted National Bank Outdoor Expressions Overhead Door Co. of Olmsted County Pahl & Kaye, Inc. Pella Windows & Doors Peters’ Patio & Landscape, Inc.

Peterson Well Drilling, Inc. Pine Island Lumber Premier Bank Rochester Priority Claims Service Proscape of Rochester, LLC Quality Overhead Door Company, Inc. Radcliffe Homes & Remodeling Rainbow Play Systems of Rochester RE/MAX Results - Handy Andy Real Estate Experts, Inc. RE/MAX Results - Peter Dokken Reynolds Design and Construction Rochester Asphalt, Inc. Rochester Building Safety Department Rochester Plumbing & Heating/Roto Rooter Rochester Public Utilities Rochester’s Best Chiropractic & Wellness Rock Solid Retaining Walls Ronningen Roofing, Inc. Ryan Windows & Siding, Inc. S&S Overhead Door, Inc. Sargent’s Landscape Nursery, Inc. Schwickert’s Tecta America, LLC Sears Home Services SEMA Equipment, Inc. Shea’s Way Custom Cabinetry & Installation, LLC Smart Home Innovations & Engineering, Inc. Solar Connection, Inc. Space Concepts, Inc. Spring Valley Overhead Door, Inc. St. Joseph Equipment Stewartville Economic Development Authority Struve’s Paint and Decorating Superior Protective Coatings & Polyjacking Synergy Products Terra-Therm, Inc. Thatcher Pool & Spa, Inc. Thermo-Tech Windows Think Mutual Bank Thompson’s Garage Door and Openers Tonna Mechanical, Inc. Top Shop of Rochester, Inc. Tri State Insulated Concrete Forms TS Custom Decks Ultimate Surfaces 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. Wausau Homes Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Window Concepts of Minnesota, Inc. XRG Concepts, LLC Your Home Improvement Company

President

John Eckerman, The Boldt Company

Christy Buchan, Energy Products & Design, Inc.

Delbert Feenstra, Knutson Construction Services

Carla Kilpatrick, Home Federal Savings Bank

Kevin Worden, Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity

Mike Allen, Mike Allen Homes, LLC Karen Blissenbach, Design Studio B Mickey Elias, Elias Construction, LLC Rob Jones, Superior Mechanical Levi Kaiser, Alvin E. Benike, Inc. Sam Peyton, King’s Flooring, LLC Jon Range, Range Construction, LLC Lindsey Rippentrop, Premier Bank Rochester Brian Sheehan, Weis Builders, Inc.

Vice President Secretary Treasurer

Past President Directors

Builders Exchange Council Representatives

Jake Schleusner, Merit Contracting, Inc., Chair Tom Leimer, Knutson Construction Services, Vice Chair J.J. Webster, Kraus-Anderson Construction Company, Past Chair

Commercial Builders Council

Nick Leimer, Kraus-Anderson Construction Company, Chair Dana Hlebichuk, Widseth Smith Nolting, Vice Chair

Development Council Chair

Jill Mickelson, Braun Intertec Corporation

Jerry Jensen, Valor Mechanical, Inc.

Joe Weis, Weis Builders, Inc.

Steve Buss, Cornerstone Builders & Real Estate, Inc., Rep. David Kane, Widseth Smith Nolting Rory Lenton, Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation

Jim Gander, Superior Mechanical John McGuine, Schoeppner, Inc. Mike Paradise, Bigelow Homes David Pederson, Dunlap & Seeger Dan Severson, Dan Severson Builders, Inc., Rep.

Remodelers Council Chair National Life Directors National Directors

State Directors

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 Tour-

Ryan Kling-Punt RPunt@RochesterAreaBuilders.com Golf Outing, Sporting Clays, Directory, Newsletter, E-News Update

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Sponsorships

STUDS, STRUTS & ST ET TOS

Studs, Struts & Stilettos will be a community event and a fund raiser for Habitat for Humanity. As such, all sponsorships are open to both members and non-members of RAB!

construction fashion expose

Studs, Struts & Stilettos will be held on Thursday, April 23rd, 2015, in the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium.

SOLD

Title Sponsor....................................$3,500 • • • • •

10 VIP tickets in Reserved Area ($650 value) Champagne in a keepsake glass ($100 value) Repetitive On-stage verbal recognition On air Recognition with media sponsor Your company logo on: - 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 .................................................... $600 • 4 VIP tickets ($260 value) • Company Name on: - Program - Promotional flyers - Table tents at bar and cocktail tables - Website & social media pages Bronze Sponsor .............................................. $325 • 2 VIP tickets ($130 Value) • Company name on Program

Platinum Sponsor ...................................... $1,100 • 8 VIP tickets ($520 value) • On-stage verbal recognition • Company name on Website & social media • Logo on: - Program - Promotional flyers - Table tents at bar and cocktail tables

c Please charge my Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover) the above amount. Number:

3 digit code:

c Please Invoice me for the above amount. Company: Phone:

Signed:

Email:

Return to: Rochester Area Builders, Inc. 108 Elton Hills Lane NW * Rochester, MN 55901 Fax: 507-282-6351 * RAB@RochesterAreaBuilders.com

Exp Date:

Date:

Sponsorship Deadline: Thursday, March 12th

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Design Entry

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!

Design Entry Fee (non-refundable): $100 for RAB Member, $150 for non-member Details for Entry • • • • • • •

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At least 50% of the design must be made using raw building materials (examples, but not limited to quartz, tile, glass, wood, metal, landscaping materials, or anything you might utilize in the construction of a home). Non-visible portions of your design are not required to be construction related materials, and do not count toward percentage. All materials costs are the responsibility of the design team. Design concept will be reviewed by Committee to determine eligibility of design. Designers will be contacted if their designs do not meet the criteria. Submit a minimum of 10 pictures by April 9th of the of ensemble from beginning stages through final stages of costume creation. (email 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! Maximum of 2 assistants per model will be allowed to accompany the model behind stage. Assistants will be required to wear identification provided by staff. The assistant will remain back stage for the duration of the show. Design teams will receive two General Admission tickets, to be distributed as you choose. Tickets can be upgraded to VIP for an additional fee of $35 per ticket. No paints, over-sprays or flammables allowed to be brought on premises. Designers must supply their own models. Award winning designers agree to allow their designs to be used to promote future shows. Hair & makeup will be provided for models.

q Yes, on behalf of my company or myself, I, the below signed, commit to submitting a Design Entry in Studs, Struts & Stilettos, to be held Thursday, April 23, 2015 in the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium.

Signature

Company (if Applicable) Address Phone

Committee Contacts:

Contact Email

Christina Jorgensen, Beyond Kitchens, LLC - Chair 507.273.3099 Rebekah Nielsen, Rochester Area Builders 507.282.7698 Patricia McCleese, Habitat for Humanity 507.252.0849 Ext. 4

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Entry Deadline: Friday, February 20th Visit the Habitat ReStore for great deals on Materials!

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Design/Team Information

The following information must be submitted by March 12th. Absolutely no changes after April 9th.

Event will be held on April 23rd, 2015 in the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium.

How you would like to be listed in the program: Designer(s):

Company (if applicable): Title of Design:

Design Description: (To be read by the MC as model walks the runway. No thank yous in the description. Keep under 30 seconds/120 words. Committee reserves the right to edit description for time restraints.)

List the construction related materials used in the design:

_____% of the design is construction related material (Must be at least 50%).

Will your model be wearing a hair accessory? q Yes q No (If yes, please provide a photo with this form.) Model Contact Information: Name:

Phone:

Additional Information:

Email:

Hair and Make-up will be provided for all models. If you choose to do your own, please notify Rebekah at RNielsen@RochesterAreaBuilders.com. Photos: As you are creating your design, please remember to take a minimum of 10 photos throughout the process. We will be putting together a slideshow of everyone working on their designs to display at the event while the judges tally their scores. Photos are to be emailed to Ryan Kling-Punt at RPunt@RochesterAreaBuilders.com by April 9th.

Visit the Habitat ReStore for great deals on Materials! Return form to: Rochester Area Builders, Inc. 108 Elton Hills Lane NW * Rochester, MN 55901 Fax: 507-282-6351 * RAB@RochesterAreaBuilders.com www.RochesterAreaBuilders.com

Awards: Most Wearable Best Craftsmanship Best Use of Construction Materials Bling Factor/Best Accessory (ex: handbag, shoes, jewelry, hat) Honorable Mention Best of Show Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice

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Rochester Building Permits

Single Family Homes/Townhomes

VALUATION

2013

VALUATION

4,272,874

6,808,997

Townhome Dwelling

1,248,712

Two-Family Houses

Multi-Family Bldgs

Manufactured Home

Deck Addition

33,680

63,520

Room Addition

50,726

88,000

Porch Additions

20,000

Other Additions

50,000

Basement Finish

218,560

320,200

Alterations

133,220

635,765

Multi-Family Addition

Multi-Family Alterations

8,700

122,000

Assembly (Church)

Assembly (General)

Assembly (Restaurant/Bar)

Business

Building Permits Issued to Date

2,208

348,697,167

2,107

303,599,984

Education

Single Family Dwelling

302

71,996,569

300

72,079,231

Factory/Industrial

Institution

Multi-Family Buildings Total Units: 41

4,002,052

5,395,000

Mercantile

620,000

Miscelaneous

Utility (General)

Trade Permits Issued to Date

7,390

88,780,721

6,786

79,023,011

Residential (Care/Assisted Living)

Electrical

2,450

39,744,779

2,228

40,023,612

Residential (Care/Hotel/Motel)

283

120,650

296

70,035

Storage (General)

Storage (Warehouse)

225,000

New Residential Single Family Dwelling

2014

November 2014

Existing Residential

New Commercial

Existing Commercial Addition

465,000

6,666,222

9,188,695

Structural Shell

19,000

“White Box”

Interior Demolition Only

50,000

45,000

Other Phased Permits

Business Signs

69,308

145,413

Advertising Sign

1,742

Footings & Foundations

2,510,000

Demolition

Alterations

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

642

483

408

286

266

188

175

285

304

342

702

506

417

302

281

200

191

299

326

TOTAL December TOTAL

342

*total may differ as permits may have been voided.

Year To Date Statistics NO.

Electrical (Temp. Service) Mechanical

2014 VALUATION NO.

2013 VALUATION

1,934

24,817,340

1,765

19,687,435

Gas Piping

575

890,997

510

519,540

Fireplace

390

1,026,488

343

809,374

Hydronic System

173

7,751,492

130

6,184,858

1,585

14,428,975

1,514

11,728,157

9,598

437,477,888

8,893

382,622,995

Plumbing

Total Permits YTD

Information and downloads available at Rochester Building Safety Department’s Website: http://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/bldgsafety/reports/building/index.asp

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Building Permits DECEMBER 2014 New Residential

NUMBER

VALUATION

Single Family Detached

569,000

Single Family Attached

883,000

46,468

Existing Residential Basement Finish

Pine Island

Building Permits DECEMBER 2014 Existing Residential

NUMBER

VALUATION

Alterations

25,000

Reroof

5,000

Reside

5,000

Replace Windows

5,000

Furnace/Water Heater

6,250

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Economic Forecast for 2015+ + + + + + + +

Sunny Days with Occasional Cloudy Periods+++++

Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Looking at 2015, the domestic economic landscape finally looks solid if unspectacular. Unemployment rates should keep falling, house prices are likely to rise by 5%, and despite poor global economic conditions, the American economy will strengthen. Moreover, despite a deep partisan divide in Washington, the government will not close down nor will it fail to pay its bills. In addition, the ongoing improvement in household balance sheets, the improving fiscal health of state and local governments, and the likely rise in capital expenditures by firms, albeit not very large, all but insures better economic growth. The only serious domestic problems are weak wage growth and inflation that is a bit low. With this in mind, I expect full-year 2015 GDP to come in at no less than 2.85%, a healthy rise from the expected 2.4% GDP growth experienced in 2014, and the strongest since 2005. As for new housing starts, they should rise by about 14%, with total starts coming in at 1.14 million. For all of 2015, single-family starts should total 750,000 up from 640,000, while multifamily starts should hit 390,000, up from 350,000. Housing sales should rise by about 5% and end the year at 5.6 million. Housing inventories should rise by about 200,000 units, to 5.5 months of inventory up from 5.0 months now. Given the improving labor market, expect net new monthly job growth to average roughly 220,000/ month, which while down from 240,000/month in 2014, is excellent given the shrinking size of the working age population. As a result, the unemployment rate should steadily fall from 5.8% today to 5.2% by year end and possibly lower, depending upon the behavior of the labor force participation rate (LFPR). If the LFPR rises, and

that would be a good thing, unemployment may end at 5.3%, but if the LFPR falls, an unemployment rate of 5% would not be out of the question. Inflation will remain completely benign, with overall inflation possibly drifting lower, while core inflation (which excludes food and energy) shows modest upward drift. The combination of anemic growth in Europe and Japan and declining oil, gas and commodity prices will keep the CPI essentially where it is now, slightly below 2%. Add to this declining import prices due to the rising US dollar and slow wage growth, and core personal consumption expenditure inflation, the Feds preferred inflation measure, will not exceed 1.7%, well below their 2% target. This will give the Federal Reserve ample time to slowly raise the federal funds rate from where it is now, between 0% and 0.25%, to 1% by year end, with the first rate rise probably occurring in June. The thing to keep in mind is that this rate rise, the first in a decade, is likely to be accompanied by some stock and bond market volatility. As a result of faster GDP growth in 2015, 10-year Treasuries will end the year at 2.7% and 30-year mortgage rates will probably hover around 4.5% as the yield curve flattens due to faster rising short-term rates. But a combination of slightly easing credit market conditions and increasing consumer spending due to increased employment and rising wages will keep the economy and the housing market on track despite mildly rising interest rates. Finally, I put the chances of a recession in 2015 at 5%. So look forward to steady economic activity in 2015 and fear not rising interest rates.

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Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. is President of GraphsandLaughs, LLC and can be reached at Elliot@graphsandlaughs.net. His daily 70 word economics and policy blog can be seen at www.econ70.com.

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Membership Information Membership Renewals

as of 11/30/14

Two to Four Years

Valor Mechanical, Inc. CRW architecture + design group, inc.

2012 2010

Five to Nine Years

American Engineering Testing, Inc. Crescent Electric Supply Company Markham Homes, LLC Prehn Building Sales, Inc. Summit Fire Protection Company Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company Hutch’s Custom Cabinets Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce

2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2006 2005

Ten to 19 Years

Keller Williams Premier Realty MetLife Premier Client Group of the Upper Midwest Corban Homes, LLC markit United Rentals Widseth Smith Nolting Creative Hardwood Floors Master Builders, Inc. Construction Partnership TSP Architects & Engineers Rochester Plumbing & Heating/Roto Rooter Viking Electric Supply

2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 2000 1999 1999 1997 1997 1996 1996

20 to 24 Years

Basement Water Control Summit Custom Homes, LLC

1991 1991

25 Years & More

Kuntz Electric, Inc. Robert G. Suk Law Office, PA McGladrey Hiller’s Flooring America ProBuild Company, LLC Leitzen Concrete Products, Inc. M i n n e s o t a E n e r g y Re s o u rc e s Corporation Briese Iron Works, Inc. Rochester Ready Mix Concrete Co Post-Bulletin Company, LLC

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NEW APPLICANTS: The firms listed below have applied for membership in Rochester Area Builders, Inc.

NONE

MEMBERSHIPS PENDING: NONE MEMBERSHIP TOTAL: 456 RETENTION RATE: 92.5% As of 10/31/14

WE WELCOME THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS IN DECEMBER:

SOLO plumbing & ResSprinklers, LLC 5898 12th Ave NW Rochester, MN 55901 Phone: 507-288-7656 Contact: Jim Alker Associate Member Plumbing Contractor Sponsored by: Jean DeWitz - DeWitz Home Builders, Inc.

Wells Concrete Products, Inc. 835 Hwy 109 NE Wells, MN 56097 Phone: 507-553-3138 Contact: Spencer Kubat Associate Member Precast Concrete Sponsored by: Levi Kaiser – Alvin E. Benike, Inc.

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