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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. + 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 + Bremer Bank + Brennan Companies + 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 Auto Glass + 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 + Coldwell Banker Burnet + Commercial Leasing Services + Consolidated Communications, Inc. + 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 / CCI + Custom Homes by Bradley, Inc. + Custom Retaining Walls & Landscaping, Inc. + D2E, LLC + Dahl Home Builders, Inc. + Dakota Supply Group, Inc. + Data-Smart Computers, Inc. + DeGeus Tile & Granite + Derby Construction LLC + The Design Connection + Design Studio B + Destination Building Center + DeWitz Home Builders, Inc. + DiNicola & Pestka Appraisals + Distinguished Homes by Mitch Hagen, LLC + DMC Plumbing & Heating, Inc. + Dolan's Landscape Center, Inc. + DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen + Dunham Associates, Inc. + Dunlap & Seeger + JE Dunn Construction + Dura-Oak Kitchen Make Overs + Dynamic Masonry Products, LLC + eci, llc + Eckert Construction, Inc. + ECSI System Integrators + Edel Construction, LLC + Edina Realty Home Services + Todd Eidem Construction, Inc. + Elcor Construction, Inc. + Elcor Realty of Rochester, Inc. + Electrical Solutions & Service + Elgin Economic Development Authority + Elias Construction, LLC + Jason Elsmore Plumbing, LLC + Emergent Networks + Energy Panel Structures + Energy Products & Design, Inc. + EO Johnson Business Technologies + 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. + Final Cut Construction + First Alliance Credit Union + First Choice Homes, LLC + First General Services of SE MN + First Security Bank + R. Fleming Construction, Inc. + FloCore + Ford Metro Glass, Inc. + Foster Construction, Inc. + Franklin Energy + 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. + GulfEagle Supply + Habitat for Humanity - Rochester Area + Haley Comfort Systems (Authorized FireSide Dealer) + W.L. Hall Company + Hallmark Building Supplies, Inc. + Hammer Homes, Inc. + Hanson Construction & Specialty Cabinets, LLC + Harmony Economic Development Authority + Hartman Complete Lawncare, LLC + 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. + Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. + King's Flooring, LLC + Kirkland Kitchens Plus + Gary Kline Roofing, Inc. + Knutson Construction Services + Koball's Poured Enterprises, LLC + The Kitchen Design Studio + 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 L e a f G u a r d Gutters & Roofing of Rochester + Legends Concrete, Inc. + Leitzen Industries, Inc. + Larson Siding & Windows + Concrete Products, Inc. + Lewiston Economic Development Authority + Leyendecker Homebuilders, LLC + Lodermeier's, Inc. + Improvement + Luxury Bath Remodeling + Maas Companies, Inc. + Maier Tree Low Voltage Contractors + Lowe's Home & Lawn + Majestic Homes, Inc. + R.J. Manemann Custom Homes + Manufacturer's Bank & Trust + MapleLLC + markit + Marvin Windows & Doors + Massey Land Surveying & wood Homes, LLC + Markham Homes, + Mavo Systems, Inc. + McGladrey + McGough Construction + MDH, Inc. Engineering + Master Builders, 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 Walls, LLC + Minnesota tion + Minnwest Bank + MLT Group + Morris Concrete, Inc. + Larry Energy Resources CorporaNewman Drywall + North Central States Regional Council + 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 Olmsted County + Owner's Plumbing, Inc. + Oxi-Fresh C a r p e t Cleaning + Paape Energy Services + Pace International + Pahl & Kaye, Inc. + Palmer Soderberg, Inc. + Paramark Corporation + PC cations Consultants, Inc. + Pearson Builders, Inc. + Pebble AppliCreek/Western Walls + Pegram & Dexter Construction & Design + Pella Windows & Doors + Pendle Hansen Bagne Insurance + Penz Custom Homes, Inc. + People's Energy Cooperative + Peterson Well Drilling, Inc. + Phantom Screens + Pine Island Lumber + Pompeii Painting, Inc. + Post-Bulletin Company, LLC + Powers Ventures + Prehn Building Sales, Inc. + Premier Bank Rochester + Premier Builders of Rochester, Inc. + Prime Time Painting of Rochester, LLC + PrimeLending + Priority Claims Service + Pro Image Promotions & Apparel + ProBuild Company, LLC + Professional Education Resources, LLC + Proscape of Rochester, LLC + Quality Overhead Door Company, Inc. + Quality Siding & Window, Inc. + Michael Quinn Law Office + R&M Development Company + 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. (RAEDI) + 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. + Ronningen Roofing, Inc. + RSP Architects + Ryan & Grinde, Ltd. + Ryan Electric, Inc. + Ryan Windows & Siding, Inc. + Rymark Construction, LLC + S&S Overhead Door, Inc. + Sargent's Landscape Nursery, Inc. + Sawyer Construction Services, Inc. + Schad Tracy Signs, Inc. + Schmidt Goodman Office Products + Schoeppner, Inc. + 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 + Stier Construction, Inc. + Stimets Home Building & Remodeling + 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. + Thatcher Pools & Spas, 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 + Tub MD, LLC + 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 Management + Wausau Homes + Wausau Supply + Weis Builders, Inc. + Greg Construction + Wells Concrete Products, Inc. + Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota NA a publication of Wellik + Wells Fargo Home Mortgage + Wendland Utz + Werner Electric Supply + West Bank + Jim Whiting Nursery & Garden Center, Inc. + WHKS & Company + Widseth Smith Nolting + Wildwood Sports Bar and Grill + Wilson Tibor & Maves, Ltd. + Wintrust Mortgage + Women Communications, LLC + Workforce Development, Inc. + Wright Homes, Inc. + WSB

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News from The President June 24, 2015

I wanted to readdress a topic I covered a couple of months ago, career opportunities in the building trades. RAB submitted a letter to the editor recently on this topic and we have received positive feedback from the community regarding our organization being a leader on this issue. The problem is particularly acute here in Southeast Minnesota. With the growth that is occurring, and that will continue to occur from DMC, it is especially critical that we encourage young people to identify a job in the construction industry as a viable career option. To meet the construction needs of a growing population, attitudes must change. Parents, teachers, counselors and students need to understand and believe that a vocational education is just as worthwhile as a conventional four-year college education and that both routes offer satisfying career paths and financial gains. Area school districts can help encourage young people by providing curriculum that includes industrial arts classes. My employer, Boldt, takes an active role company-wide to address this issue. I will share a story that Casey, one of our lead foreman/superintendents shared with recent graduates at a local trades hiring fair. Two weeks after Casey graduated from high school, he decided to forgo college and get formal training as a carpenter. Many of the friends he graduated with went to college. Fast forward 5-6 years later, several of Casey’s friends could not find a job with their college degree or were underemployed. Now they are beginning a career as a carpenter, burdened with thousands of dollars of college debt. Meanwhile, Casey has five years of experience making a good wage with great benefits and no debt. At a time when countless college graduates are finding they are underemployed and saddled with crushing student debt, it is time for educators and policymakers to reexamine the widely held belief that a college degree represents the only road to success. I encourage you to attend the July 28th Networking Night at the Stone Barn in Rochester. Our own Builders Association of Minnesota (BAM) President Mike Paradise is bringing BAM’s quarterly meeting to Rochester that day. Part of their agenda is to attend our networking night. This is a good opportunity to network with construction leaders from across the state. It should be a great evening. And don’t forget to attend this month’s Networking Night at Widseth Smith Nolting’s new office in the old Home Design Studio building. Hope to see you there! Have a great month!

Index NAHB Member Discounts......................... 2 News from the President.......................... 3 RAB Golf Outing Review............................ 4 June Networking Night.............................. 5 Association Scrapbook .........................6-9 Featured Member: Solar Connection, Inc.............................. 10 BAM Update.............................................11 Building Permit Reports.................... 14-15 Membership Information........................ 16

Executive Director/Editor John Eischen 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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Meet Taylor

We are pleased to announce that we have hired a new Public Affairs Director.

Taylor Ridderbusch joined RAB on June 8, 2015. Taylor attended Carthage College in Kenosha, WI where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. He also gained valuable government affairs experience while working with Ducks Unlimited in their Washington, DC office. Taylor looks forward to working with RAB members and city and state officials on behalf of the builders association. We here at Rochester Area Builders are excited to welcome Taylor to our team. www.RochesterAreaBuilders.com

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RAB Golf Outing Review Thank You to our wonderful Sponsors! Gold Tee Sponsor:

LUNCH SPONSOR: Think Mutual Bank PUTTING CONTEST SPONSOR: Minnesota Energy Resources CLOSEST TO THE FLAG: The Builders Group BREAK THE GLASS: Larson Siding & Windows CIGAR CART SPONSOR: Tradesmen International, Inc. DRINK CART SPONSORS: Carpet One Valor Mechanical KEEP IT IN PLAY SPONSORS: Schwickerts Tecta America APPETIZER SPONSORS: CRW architecture + design group Knutson Construction Services, Inc. CART SPONSORS: Bremmer Bank CRW architecture + design group EO Johnson Business Technologies Knutson Construction Services, Inc.

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TEE & GREEN SPONSORS: ABC Supply Company, Inc. Braun Intertec Corporation C.O. Brown Agency Cambria Clements Chevrolet Cadillac Subaru CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP Custom Alarm/Communications, Inc. Data-Smart Computers, Inc. Destination Building Center Dunlap & Seeger Energy Products & Design Haley Comfort Systems Heartman Insurance Home Federal Savings Bank Knutson Construction Services Kreofsky Building Supplies Merchants Bank Minnwest Bank Olmsted National Bank Pine Island Lumber Pompeii Painting, Inc. Post-Bulletin Company, LLC Premier Bank Rochester ProBuild Company, LLC Rochester Title & Escrow Co. Smith Schafer & Associates Somerby Golf Community Warnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stellian Appliance Wendland Utz WSB & Associates, Inc. XRG Concepts, LLC

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at Widseth Smith Nolting 3777 40th Ave NW (old Home Design Studio building)

Check out the new WSN space as it is being built! WHO WE ARE WSN is a multi-disciplined firm with experts in civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering; architecture; landscape architecture; land surveying; environmental services; and water resources. WHERE WE ARE We focus our efforts in the outstate communities of Minnesota, North Dakota, and surrounding states. WHAT WE DO Our goal is to develop a trusting relationship that will provide a strong foundation for working together on your project. Success is built one partnership at a time by listening to our clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs, being proactive, and providing exceptional professional services. WHY WE DO IT Our purpose is to be recognized as good stewards of public and private facilities, infrastructure, and resources; to preserve the quality of life in our region; and, to make our communities safer and better places to live, play, and work.

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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, Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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

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Staff

Audra Bolduan ABolduan@RochesterAreaBuilders.com Marketing, Builders Exchange Trustees

Taylor Ridderbusch TaylorR@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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CONGRATULATIONS TO KRUSE LUMBER ON CELEBRATING THEIR 100TH ANNIVERSARY! HERE’S TO 100 MORE! 6

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S O L A R E N E R G Y CONSTULTANTS & CONTRACTORS

ABOUT US

Solar Connection Inc. is a Rochester-based solar energy company serving southern Minnesota since 2010. Solar Connection designs and installs solar electric and solar thermal systems for residential, farm, and commercial applications. We tailor systems to each situation and work hard to make systems affordable. Our business is built on satisfied customers, and our guiding principles are honesty and attention to detail. We welcome the opportunity to show you what solar energy can do for your home or business!

THE SYSTEM

Solar Energy Systems are modular so the system size is very flexible. The size will be determined by factors such as your desired power production, budget, and available space. Often it will be a combination of these factors. We work with you to come up with a plan that makes sense for your situation. After the site visit, we take our notes and photos back to the office and put it all together. We come up with one or more options that might work for you. Sometimes there are no viable sites due to shading or lack of space. We will be very honest with you. Everyone loses if a system is built on a site with inadequate solar exposure.

THE SAVINGS

Is solar a good investment? Depending on the size of the installation, the return on investment is usually 10% or better. This is pretty good considering itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very reliable investment. The amount of sun only varies by +/- 4% per year so we can calculate the financial return with pretty good accuracy. How much will I save on my energy bills? Systems are modular so it depends on what size system you decide to go with. Some people choose a system size which covers 100% of their electricity while others may start with 50%. One thing for sure is that without solar, you will pay far more over the next 30 years. When you do the math you see that $200 in monthly utility costs will add up to more than $100,000 over the next 30 years (at 3% energy cost inflation). How long before I recoup the cost in savings? It depends on how fast energy prices rise over time (we all know energy prices are only going one way). As energy prices go up you are saving more and the payback continues to shorten. We help you estimate system payback based on your system cost and energy usage.

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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!

June 2015

Required: Subcontractor Registration Now that construction season is in full swing, be sure you are complying with the Contractor Registration law. It’s important to comply as a subcontractor and as a general contractor. There are significant fines at stake. If you registered last year, you may be due to renew. Under the law, which went into effect in 2014, contractors and subcontractors must hire registered contractors or face significant penalties and must be found to have hired an employee and not an independent contractor. Contractors who provide residential or commercial building construction or improvement services are required to register with DLI through the Construction Contractor Registration Program. Licensed residential contractors do not have to be registered because they already carry a license with the state. Licensed contractors are required to make sure their subs are all registered. The law provides general contractors and subs that subcontract an improved nine-factor test “safe harbor” and a first-time violation “hall pass” (forgivable fine). Registration is free and can be done online at: https://secure.doli.state.mn.us/license/initialapp.aspx?code=IR

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Executive Committee President Mike Paradise Builder VP Kurt Welker Associate VP George Cundy President Elect KC Chermak Treasurer Eric Peters Secretary Gerry Traut Past President Chad Compelien

If a person does not register, he or she will be presumed to be an employee of the entity for which the work is performed. Also, persons must still meet the 9-factor test to be considered an independent contractor. Contractors and subcontractors Must Hire Registered Contractors Contractors who hire subcontractors to perform work as an independent contractor will need to continue to use DLI’s online license lookup tool to verify a subcontractor status as a “registered contractor.” To look up a registration go to: https://secure.doli.state.mn.us/lookup/licensing.aspx There are two pull down menus. Select the discipline “Registered Contractors” in the first menu. Select “Contractor Registration” as the classification. Use the business name in the search block to search for and confirm registration. If all else fails, call or e-mail DLI at: (651) 284-5074 or dli.register@state.mn.us

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Rochester Building Permits VALUATION

2014

VALUATION

2,727,502

7,850,438

Townhome Dwelling

1,605,616

458,228

Two-Family Houses

Multi-Family Bldgs

Manufactured Home

Deck Addition

224,612

200,987

Room Addition

66,000

165,000

Porch Additions

10,000

78,163

Other Additions

38,000

16,900

Basement Finish

223,350

295,286

Alterations

146,783

237,570

Multi-Family Addition

Multi-Family Alterations

265,400

9,800

Assembly (Church)

Assembly (General)

Assembly (Restaurant/Bar)

Business

7,665,700

Education

Factory/Industrial

Institution

Mercantile

36,000

Miscellaneous

Utility (General)

275,000

Residential (Care/Assisted Living)

Residential (Care/Hotel/Motel)

8,077,455

Storage (General)

Storage (Warehouse)

New Residential Single Family Dwelling

2015

Existing Residential

New Commercial

Alterations

Single Family Homes/Townhomes 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

January

February

March

April

May

TOTAL

234

170

119

109

129

113

111

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

506

417

302

281

200

191

299

326

369

TOTAL

111

*total may differ as permits may have been voided.

Year To Date Statistics

NO.

2015 VALUATION NO.

2014 VALUATION

Building Permits Issued to Date

840

202,395,031

881

147,003,028

Single Family Dwelling

101

23,828,564

109

26,968,957

Multi-Family Buildings Total Units: 314

48,992,476

3,702,052

Trade Permits Issued to Date

3,168

51,143,533

2,978

30,568,713

Electrical

1,010

22,653,208

1,050

13,657,783

Electrical (Temp. Service)

103

44,550

103

30,950

Mechanical

782

14,146,534

731

6,606,354

Gas Piping

248

556,310

198

417,331

Fireplace

161

421,599

163

417,589

5,310,646

3,689,975

803

8,010,686

664

5,748,731

4,008

253,538,564

3,859

177,571,741

Hydronic System

Existing Commercial Addition

May 2015

2,200,000

7,070,884

14,883,142

Structural Shell

7,000,000

“White Box”

345,000

12,500

Interior Demolition Only

3,000

25,250

Other Phased Permits

Business Signs

124,630

97,141

Advertising Sign

Footings & Foundations

3,553,234

56,000

Demolition

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 May 2015 New Residential

NUMBER

VALUATION

Single Family Detached

870,000

Single Family Attached

150,000

Existing Residential Deck Addition

1,500

Basement Finish

19,000

1,335,900

Commercial New Commercial

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Membership Information Membership Renewals

as of 5/31/15

One Year

Ultimate Surfaces

2014

Two to Four Years

Altra Federal Credit Union GulfEagle Supply Priority Claims Service Energy Panel Structures

2013 2013 2012 2011

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

NONE

Memberships Pending: NONE

MEMBERSHIP TOTAL: 471 RETENTION RATE: 93.4% As of 5/31/15

Five to Nine Years

Chladek Construction, LLC Wildwood Sports Bar and Grill Insty Prints McGough Construction Med City Builders of Rochester, LLC

2010 2010 2007 2006 2006

Ten to 19 Years

Prime Time Painting of Rochester, LLC Todd Eidem Construction, Inc. Design Studio B Habitat for Humanity - Rochester Area Cornerstone Designs of Rochester, Inc. SL Contracting

2005 2002 2001 2000 1998 1998

25 Years & More

Radcliffe Homes & Remodeling RE/MAX of Rochester Thomas Tool & Supply Larson Siding & Windows Merit Contracting, Inc. Sargent’s Landscape Nursery, Inc. Northern Lights & Furnishings Heartman Insurance

1988 1988 1987 1986 1982 1977 1976 1966

WE WELCOME THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS IN JUNE:

Emergent Networks

3600 Minnesota Drive #150 Edina, MN 55435 Phone: 612-213-2600 Contact: Jon Eckhoff Associate Member Technology Sponsored by: Jean DeWitz, DeWitz Home Builders, Inc.

Premier Bank Rochester

Space for Lease at Multiple Locations

Downtown • Green Meadows • North Broadway & 37th Street

Contact Corey Heimer at 507-285-3700 or cheimer@premierbanks.com

FOUNDATIONS

July 2015