Foundations - Jan/Feb 2013 by Rochester Area Builders, Inc.

A&A Electric & Underground, Inc. + AB Systems, Inc. + ABC Seamless of Rochester, Inc. + ABC Supply Company, Inc. + Accord Electric, Inc. + Adair Electric Company + Adamson Motors + Advanced Builders & Remodeling + Advanced Builders, LLC + Advanced Building Center, Inc. + Advanced Disposal + Advantage Cabinets, Inc. + afm Countertops, Inc. + AgStar Home Mortgage Services + Alexander & Sons Builders + Mike Allen Homes, LLC + Allen Outdoor Solutions, LLC + All-Star Basements + American Engineering Testing, Inc. + American Waterworks + Ames Construction, Inc. + 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. + BKC Construction Services, LLC + 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 + Brannt Valley Excavating, Inc. + 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 + Burdick Builders, Inc. + Byrne Electric, Inc. + Cachiaras Building & Remodeling + Cambria + Canadian Honker Entities + Carpet One + Castlewood Homes, Inc. + Century Painting & Decorating, LLC + Charter Communications/Media + 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 + Cumulus Radio + Curry's Custom Cut Gutter, LLC + Curtin Drywall, Inc. + Custom Alarm/Custom Communications, Inc. + Custom Homes by Bradley, Inc. + Custom Retaining Walls & Landscaping, Inc. + D2E, LLC + Dahl Home Builders, Inc. + Data-Smart Computers, Inc. + Davies Printing Company + 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. + DoubleTree by Hilton - Mayo Clinic Area + DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen + Drywall Services of Rochester, Inc. + Dunham Associates, Inc. + Dunlap & Seeger + 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 + Edward Jones - Don Charlson + 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 + Exceptional Construction & Remodeling, LLC + Expert Insulation, Inc. + Express Employment Professionals + Fairway Outdoor Advertising, LLC + Ferguson Enterprises + Fieldstone Family Homes, Inc. + First Alliance Credit Union + First Choice Homes, LLC + First General Services of SE MN + 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. + GDM Trailers, LLC + Steve Gentry Construction, LLC + Gerhard's + Robert Gill Builder, Inc. + Global Resolve + Goodin Company + Great River Overhead Door + Green Lawncare Irrigation & Service Co. + Greenway Cooperative Service Company + Gregor Builders, Inc. + Gutter Topper of Minnesota/TAG Construction, LLC + Habitat for Humanity - Rochester Area + Habitat for Humanity - Winona/Fillmore County dba Habitat ReStore + Haley Comfort/FireSide by Haley + 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. + Heim Drywall Enterprises, Inc. + Brandon Henderson's Construction Plus, LLC + Hentges Glass Company + 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. + Insty Prints + Insul-Seal Home Insulation + IntegraSpec Central/Jeff Mueller Construction + Integrity Custom Homes, Inc. + J&M Consulting + 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 + Kahler Grand Hotel + 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 + Kitchens Plus + Gary Kline Roofing, Inc. + Knutson Construction Services + Koball's Poured Walls, Inc. + Komitt Concrete, Inc. + Kraus-Anderson Construction Company + Kreofsky Building Supplies + Sean Krudwig Remodeling, LLC + 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 & decker Homebuilders, LLC + Lodermeier's, Inc. + Lowe's Home ImproveWindows + Legends Concrete, Inc. + Leitzen Concrete Products, Inc. + Leyenment + Lumber Liquidators + Ed Lunn Construction, Inc. + 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 Windows & Doors + Massey Land Surveying & Engineering + Master Builders, Inc. + Mavo Systems, Inc. + McGhie & Betts, Inc. + McGladrey + McGough Construction + MDH, Inc. + Meadow Lakes Builders + MEC Construction, Inc. + Med City Builders of Rochester, LLC + Medcare South + MEP Associates + Merchants Bank + Merit Contracting, Inc. + Products, Inc. + Meier Realty + Menards Michael's Custom Cabinets, Inc. + Mid American Financial Group + Midwest LeafGuard of Rochester, Inc. + Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation + M i n nwest Bank + MLT Group + Morris Concrete, Inc. + Mosquito Squad of elson Painting, Inc. + North Central States Regional Council + Northern SE MN + Larry Newman Drywall + NickLights & Furnishings + Nuss Truck & Equipment + Ohly Law Office + Olmsted County Journal + Olmsted County Lumber Mart, Inc. + Olmsted County Planning Dept, Insp. Div. + Olmsted County Public Health + Olmsted National Bank + J.B. O'Meara Company + OnSite + Otis Custom Homes, LLC + Owner's Plumbing, Inc. + Paape Energy Services + Pahl & Kaye, Inc. + Palmer Soderberg, Inc. + Paper & Graphics, Inc. + Walt Pappas Construction + Paramark Corporation + Payne Company + PC tants, Inc. + Pearson Builders, Inc. + Pebble Creek/Western Walls + Applications ConsulPegram & Dexter Construction & Design + 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, Inc. + Pine One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning + Pompeii Painting, Inc. + Post-Bulletin Company, LLC + Prehn Building Sales, Inc. + Premier Bank Rochester + Premier ers of Rochester, Inc. + Prime Time Painting of Rochester, LLC + BuildPrimeLending + Priority Claims Service + Pro Image Promotions & Apparel + ProBuild Company, LLC + Quality Overhead Door Company, Inc. + Quality Siding & Window, Inc. + Quartz Surfaces + Michael Quinn Law Office + R&M Development Company + Radcliffe Homes & Remodeling + RCON Homes, Inc. + RCTC Carpentry Program + RE/MAX of Rochester + Region Millworks, Inc. + David Reiland Building Contractor, LLC + Reliable DEVELOPMENT Contractors, Inc. + Reynolds Design COUNCIL BUILDERS COUNCIL and Construction + Rochester Area Appraisals, LLC + Rochester Area a division of rochester area builders, inc. a division of the Rochester Area Builders, Inc. Chamber of Commerce + Rochester Area a division of Rochester Area Builders, Inc. Econ. Development, Inc. + Rochester phalt, Inc. + Rochester Building Safety A s D e p a r t - ment + Rochester City Lines/Heartland Tours + Rochester Concrete Products, LLC + Rochester International Event Center + Rochester Overhead Door Company + Rochester Plumbing & Heating/Roto Rooter + Rochester Public Utilities + Rochester Public Works + Rochester Ready Mix Concrete Co + Rochester Service Company / SL Contracting + 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. + Schwab, LLC + Schwickertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tecta America, LLC + Seavey Builders, Inc. + Servpro of Rochester, Inc. + Dan Severson Builders, Inc. eling, LLC + Sherwin Williams Company + Sign Here, + Shanahan Building & RemodInc. + Simonson Builders, LLC + 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. + 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 + Sunlight Electric, Inc. + Superior Mechanical + Craig Swanson Builders, Inc. + Swenke Company, Inc. + Kenny Sylvester Construction, LLC + Synergy Products + Tag's Drywall, Inc. + ter, Inc. + TDS Metrocom + Teigen Paper & Supply, Inc. Tamarack Materials of Roches+ 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 + TLC Surfaces + Tonna Mechanical, Inc. + Top Shop of Rochester, Inc. + Total Electric of Rochester, Inc. + 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. + TW Construction Solutions, LLC + United Heating & Cooling + United Products Corporation + United Rentals + The Urban Studio, LLC cal, Inc. + Val-U-Blinds + Van Haren ICF + Vector + US Bank + Valor MechaniWindows + Veit Companies + Vertical Limit Construction + Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company + Viking Electric Supply + Vision Homes & Remodeling, LLC + Vollara Global/DPS + WA Insurance + Warners' Stellian Appliance Co., Inc. + Waste Management + WC Construction + Weather Shield Roofing, LLC + Weis Builders, Inc. + Greg Wellik Construction + Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota NA + Wells Fargo Home a publication of Mortgage + Wendland Utz + Werner Electric Supply + Westridge Hills, Inc. + Weyerhaeuser + Jim Whiting Nursery & Garden Center, Inc. + Widseth Smith Nolting + Wildwood Bar and Grill + Winkels Electric, Inc. + Winona Excavating Company + Wolter & Raak, Ltd. + Women Communications, LLC + Woodruff Company + Wright Homes, Inc. + WT Lighting + XRG Concepts, LLC + Yaggy Colby Associates + Rick Yerhot Builder + Your Home Improvement Company + Zumbro Haven, LLC + Zumbrota Ford

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News from the President January 24th, 2013

appy New Year members and friends! It is an honor and a pleasure to write my ﬁrst letter as your new president of Rochester Area Builders in Las Vegas, while attending the largest home show in the world, The International Builders Show. I’m excited for our local Home Show coming up in just a few short weeks and hope to see all of you there!

Index

News from the President .......................3 January General Membership Meeting .................................................................4 February Networking Night ..................5 Home Show Exhibitors ..........................6 Continuing Education Classes ..............7 Association Scrapbook ........................ 8-9 Committee Updates .............................11 Commercial Builders Council .............12 December BAM Update ......................13

The new year is always a good time to reﬂect on what has been and what will come. No doubt some of you have made New Year’s resolutions…hopefully including becoming more involved in RAB! We have amazing members who have stepped forward to lead RAB, but we always have room for more! You are the foundation of RAB! I encourage all of you to reach out to a committee chair and get involved whether you are a builder or an associate member, we have opportunities for you!

January BAM Update ...........................14

The same determination it takes to build a house is what it takes to build a remarkable association. Both can be daunting at times, but envisioning the ﬁnal product carries the builder to the end. To build well, a master plan is the key. Without a plan and a strong foundation, it does not matter how pretty the exterior is, or how fancy the accessories are, the house will collapse. The master plan must also have a wish list, because occasionally you have to remodel to keep things fresh. Routine maintenance must be done so the house will not fall into disrepair. With that said, I have great hopes that RAB will continue the strong tradition of working and improving such things as the annual Home Show, Showcase of Homes and the excellent education seminars offered to our members. I feel quite lucky coming into this position after the strong leadership of our past president, Jennifer Maas. However, I am sure Jennifer would agree that everything RAB accomplished was a team effort by RAB board members, committee volunteers, and a wonderful staff! A heartfelt thank you to all of you for your dedication and service!

Project Birdhouse ........................... 22-23

Only by working together as a team can we continue to achieve. As the old saying goes, many hands make for light work…let’s build this house together!! May the New Year bring you peace and prosperity,

Jean DeWitz

2013 RAB President

Public Works Dept. News .....................15 RAB 60th Anniversary ..........................16 Pine Island Permits ..............................16 Rochester Permits ................................17 Real Estate Data ...................................18 Membership Information ............... 18-19 The PLAN ROOM ...............................18 NAHB Member Advantage ..................21 Olmsted Co. History Center -

Executive Director/Editor John Eischen Production Ryan Kling-Punt Printing Paper & Graphics, Inc.

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Join us at the January General Membership Meeting Tuesday, January 29th, 5 - 8:30 pm at the Ramada Hotel & Conference Center 1517 16th St SW 5pm Social Hour 6pm Dinner/Announcements 7pm Program: Kwik Trip’s Evolution into a Leader in the Convenience Store Industry Speaker: John McHugh, Manager of Corporate Communications, Leadership Development and Training for Kwik Trip, Inc. Kwik Trip began in Eau Claire, Wisconsin in 1965. Since that time Kwik Trip has grown to more than 435 stores with 10,800 coworkers in three states and has been named a Top Workplace in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Kwik Trip not only serves customers with convenient, clean retail stores, but also produces more than 80% of the products featured in the stores. Kwik Trip’s La Crosse, Wisconsin based headquarters operates its own commissary, bakery, and dairy and maintains its own distribution center and transportation ﬂeet.

Social Sponsor Dessert Sponsor

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Join us at the February General Membership Meeting Networking Night Tuesday, February 26, 2013

PEOPLE’S ENERGY COOPERATIVE 1775 Lake Shady Ave S Oronoco, MN 55960 Hours: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

President

Jean DeWitz, DeWitz Home Builders, Inc.

Vice President

Kevin Worden, Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity

Secretary

Kathy Einck, Maplewood Homes, LLC

Treasurer

Tony Joseph, Pompeii Painting, Inc.

Past President

Jennifer Maass, Kitchen Concepts & Creative Living

Directors

Jeremy Bigelow, Bigelow Homes John Eckerman, The Boldt Company Delbert Feenstra, Knutson Construction Services Patty Hanson, Rochester Public Utilities Carla Kilpatrick, Home Federal Savings Bank Bruce Laufenburger, First General Services of SE MN Braden Markham, Markham Homes, LLC Sam Peyton, King’s Flooring, LLC Lindsey Rippentrop, Olmsted National Bank

Builders Exchange Council Representatives

Tony Wintheiser, Hentges Glass, Chair Travis Schmidt, Weis Builders, Inc., Vice Chair Mike Benike, A.E. Benike, Inc., Past Chair

Commercial Builders Council

Sue Hanson, Rochester Title & Escrow Company, Inc., Chair Chris Terry, Knutson Construction Services, Vice Chair

People’s Energy Cooperative has built a beautiful new facility in Oronoco, and they’re very excited to share it with everyone! Join us for a great time networking, with great food, drinks, and prizes!

We hope to see you there!

Founded in 1936, People’s Energy Cooperative is the member owned electric power utility serving all of the rural areas surrounding Rochester, Minnesota. People’s Energy Cooperative has approximately 11,500 members in Olmsted, Dodge, Fillmore, Mower, Wabasha and Winona Counties and provides power to a number of municipalities throughout that area. The cooperative is governed by a seven member board of directors elected by its members, the people the cooperative serves.

Hosted By:

Development Council Chair Vacant

Remodelers Council Chair

Chris Ramsey, K&S Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical

National Life Directors Joe Weis, Weis Builders, Inc.

National Directors

Steve Buss, Cornerstone Builders & Real Estate, Inc. Mike Coats, MEC Construction, Inc., Rep. David Kane, Kane & Johnson Architects, Inc.

State Directors

Jim Gander, Superior Mechanical John McGuine, J&M Consulting, LLC Mike Paradise, Bigelow Homes David Pederson, Wendland Utz, Rep.

Executive Director

John Eischen JEischen@RochesterAreaBuilders.com

Staff

Audra Bolduan ABolduan@RochesterAreaBuilders.com Website/Technology, Builders Exchange Trustees

Rick Dold RDold@RochesterAreaBuilders.com Government Affairs, Commercial Builders Council, Development Council, Building Safety Advisory Group, Public Works Advisory Group, Community Relations, Green Building Sharill Mueller SMueller@RochesterAreaBuilders.com Home Show, Showcase Committee Rebekah Nielsen RNielsen@RochesterAreaBuilders.com Ambassadors, Education, Membership, Program, Remodelers Council -Executive-Garage Sale-Home TourMarketing, Spike Club, Retention Ryan Kling-Punt RPunt@RochesterAreaBuilders.com Golf Outing, Sporting Clays, Directory, Newsletter

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A list of Businesses positioning themselves to Succeed in 2013 (aka Home Show Exhibitors) ABC Seamless of Rochester, Inc. ABC Water Conditioning Service, Inc. Above & Beyond Construction Above All Rooﬁng of Rochester, Inc. Absolute Chiropractic Advanced Disposal Advantage Cabinets, Inc. afm Countertops, Inc. AgStar Home Mortgage Services Allen Outdoor Solutions, LLC All-Star Basements American Fence Company American Waterworks Appliance Village Company Arrow Building Center Athelon Enterprises, LLC Basement Water Control Bath Fitter 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. By Design Builders Cambria CenturyLink Christian Brothers Cabinets, Inc. City of Byron Citywide Insulation, Inc. College Pro Painters Complete Basement Systems Counselor Realty of Rochester, Inc. Peter Dokken Real Estate Group/ Counselor Realty Countryside Builders, LLC Creative Curb Appeal Creative Hardwood Floors Culligan of Rochester & Kasson Custom Alarm/Custom Communications, Inc. Custom Retaining Walls & Landscaping, Inc. Derby Construction LLC The Design Connection

Design Studio B DeWitz Home Builders, Inc. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Dynamic Concrete Resurfacing, LLC Earth Energy Heating & Cooling, Inc. Eastwood Bank Eckert Construction, Inc. Edina Realty Home Services Edina Realty Home Services Edward Jones Elias Construction, LLC Enercept, Inc. Energy Panel Structures 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. Steve Gentry Construction, LLC Gerhard’s Great Lakes Window & Siding Great River Overhead Door Greener World Solutions, LLC Gutter Topper of Minnesota/TAG Construction, LLC Habitat for Humanity - Winona/Fillmore County dba Habitat ReStore Haley Comfort/FireSide by Haley Heartland Security Brandon Henderson’s Construction Plus, LLC Higgins Custom Cabinetry 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 Insul-Seal Home Insulation IntegraSpec Central/Jeff Mueller Construction Interlock Industries Invisible Fence of Rochester/Southern MN Jetter Clean of Rochester, Inc. K&E Distributing, Inc.

K&M Glass Company K&S Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical King’s Flooring, LLC Kinzler Construction Services, Inc. Kitchen Concepts Kitchen Craft The Kitchen Design Studio Kitchen Solvers Kitchens Plus KJR Group, LLC Kreofsky Building Supplies Kruger Electric, Inc. Lacina Siding & Windows, Inc. Signature Event Sponsor 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 Merit Contracting, Inc. Michael’s Custom Cabinets, Inc. Midwest Fence Midwest LeafGuard of Rochester, Inc. Miller & Sons Construction, Inc. Minnesota Energy Resources Corp. Minnesota Re-Bath Mosquito Squad of SE MN Nordaas American Homes North States Window & Door Systems Northern Energy Homes, Inc. Olmsted County Lumber Mart, Inc. Olmsted National Bank Pahl & Kaye, Inc. Pella Windows & Doors Peters’ Patio & Landscape, Inc. Peterson Well Drilling, Inc. Petit Music Phantom Screens Pine Island Lumber, Inc. Pine One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning Premier Bank Rochester Priority Claims Service Purpose Driven Restoration, LLC

Quality Overhead Door Company, Inc. Quality Siding & Window, Inc. Radcliffe Homes & Remodeling Reynolds Design and Construction 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. SALA Architects, Inc. Sargent’s Landscape Nursery, Inc. Schwickert’s Tecta America, LLC Shanahan Building & Remodeling, LLC Smart Home Innovations & Engineering, Inc. Solar Connection, Inc. Somerby Golf Community Space Concepts, Inc. Spring Valley Overhead Door, Inc. St. Joseph Equipment Stadsvold’s Lawn & Landscape Struve’s Paint Superior Mechanical Synergy Products Terra-Therm, Inc. Theobald Heating Solutions Thermo-Tech Windows Think Mutual Bank Thompson’s Garage Door and Openers TLC Surfaces Tonna Mechanical, Inc. Top Shop of Rochester, Inc. Total Plastering and Granicrete Tri State Insulated Concrete Forms TS Custom Decks US Bank Val-U-Blinds Van Haren ICF Vector Windows Versa-Lok Retaining Walls Systems Vision Homes & Remodeling, LLC Vollara Global/DPS Warners’ Stellian Appliance Co., Inc. Window Concepts of Minnesota, Inc. XRG Concepts, LLC Your Home Improvement Company

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2012 CONTINUING EDUCATION Rochester Area Builders provide you with your Continuing Education credits at a Licensed Let great price, with qualified instructors and useful topics. Our classes are just $79 for RAB which includes a 7 hour session, lunch, and all resource materials. Each 7 hour Builders! members, 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.

Upcoming Classes Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Registration Deadline: January 25, 2013. 8:00-3:35

Rochester Rochester International Event Center

Thank You Sponsors! The following companies have sponsored all the education sessions, allowing us to offer them to you at a great price.

A Comparative Analysis and Application from the 2006 to the 2012 IRC (energy) Greg Karow, Code Education Opportunities

11:35-12:15 ** Lunch Break **

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Winona Tandeski Center

Registration Deadline: February 8, 2013.

8:00-3:35 A Comparative Analysis and Application from the 2006 to the 2012 IRC (energy) Greg Karow, Code Education Opportunities 11:35-12:15 ** Lunch Break **

Thursday, February 28, 2013 Registration Deadline: February 25, 2013.

Rochester Rochester International Event Center

8:00-9:40 Storm Water & You—Your Effects on One Another Barb Huberty, Megan Moeller, Mike Kraszewski, Public Works Department 9:50-11:30 All About OSHA—2013 Adam Tripp, The Builders Group, Inc. 11:30-1:00 ** Lunch Break & Expo ** 1:00-2:40 Energy Star Version 3 Intro Course (energy) Ross Anderson, Residential Science Resources, LLC

tion Educa Expo

2:50-3:40 Top 10 Recent Developments in Construction Law Jerrie Hayes, Wendland Utz

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Association Scrapbook

Christmas Party

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Awards Dinner

Association Scrapbook

Past Presidents Dinner

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Committee Chairpersons AMBASSADORS Curt Wigham, Express Employment Professionals AWARDS TBA BUILDING MAINTENANCE TJ Schutz, Advanced Building Center, Inc. BUILDING SAFETY ADVISORY Aaron Benike, A. E. Benike, Inc.. COMMUNITY RELATIONS Tracy Hoover, Ferguson Enterprises DISPUTE RESOLUTION Jay Burke, Heartwood Homes of Rochester, Inc. EDUCATION Les Radcliffe, Radcliffe Homes & Remodeling EXECUTIVE Jean DeWitz, DeWitz Home Builders, Inc. FINANCE Tony Joseph, Pompeii Painting, Inc. GOLF OUTING Jill Eggerichs, McGladrey GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Rory Lenton, Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation GREEN BUILDING Curt Shellum, Solar Connection, Inc. HOME SHOW – 2013 Jeff Kalmes, Hillers Flooring America MARKETING Jeff Weisz, Data-Smart Computers, Inc. MEMBERSHIP & RETENTION Adam Benike, A. E. Benike, Inc. NOMINATING Jean DeWitz, DeWitz Home Builders, Inc. PERSONNEL Diane Quinn, Beyond Kitchens, LLC PROGRAM Carissa Frericks, Rochester Title & Escrow Company, Inc. PUBLIC WORKS ADVISORY NONE SHOWCASE OF HOMES Travis Nemechek, Kruse Lumber SPIKE CLUB Jim Buchan, Energy Products & Design, Inc. SPORTING CLAYS Jim Nicholas, Wildwood Bar and Grill

Councils

BER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Tony Wintheiser, Hentges Glass Company CBC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Sue Hanson, Rochester Title & Escrow Company, Inc. DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Vacant REMODELERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chris Ramsey, K&S Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical REMODELERS TOUR Karen Blissenbach, Design Studio B REMODEL IT RIGHT DISPLAY Bob Robertson, Radcliffe Homes & Remodeling

Committee Updates

AWARDS COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON: Mike Larson, Knutson Construction Services At their December Board of Directors meeting, the Board selected by secret ballot the members (nominated by their peers) who will receive the Distinguished Service Award for Builders and Associates. Builder nominees include Jay Burke, Jean DeWitz, Kathy Einck, Delbert Feenstra, and Les Radcliffe. Associate nominees include Christy Buchan, Josh Johnson, David Kane, Alex Nahvi, Lindsey Rippentrop, and Bob Vogt. They also selected the recipient of the Cornerstone Award for Outstanding Company. Nominees included A.E. Benike, Haley Comfort Systems, Home Federal, Kruse Lumber, Wendland Utz, and Women Communications. Congratulations to each of the nominees. Each of you has been given a great honor to be recognized by your peers as outstanding leaders in our association. We appreciate the dedication, time, and expertise that you have given to the association. The awards will be presented at the January 29, 2013 General Membership Meeting. EDUCATION COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON: Derrick Hanson, United Products Corporation Our ﬁrst Seven-Hour Class was held January 23, 2013 at the Ramada Hotel & Conference Center. Our second class will be held January 30th at the Event Center. A third will be February 13th in Winona. You absolute last chance for CE Credits before the March 1, 2013 deadline at DOLI is Thursday, February 28th at the Rochester International Event Center in conjunction with our expo. This is a great opportunity for our members - you participate in great classes, and the cost is only $79 for members and that price includes breakfast, lunch, and a snack as well as great classes! Call the ofﬁce to register. And remember these classes are open to all members, not just builders – there are some great learning opportunities for our associate members! RAB GOLF OUTING COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON: Jill Eggerichs, McGladrey It’s time to mark your calendar for the RAB Golf Outing! It has been scheduled for Thursday, June 9th. The committee has reserved Willow Creek Golf Course for the event. The Shotgun start has been moved up to 11 am with lunch on the course and will have a maximum of 144 golfers. Be sure to watch for registration info! Www.RochesterAreaBuilders.com January/February 2013 | 11

Members

2013 Commercial Builders Council

106 Members as of 12/30/12 AB Systems, Inc. Marvin Windows & Accord Electric, Inc. Doors Advanced Disposal Mavo Systems, Inc. Associated Bank McGhie & Betts, Inc. Alvin E. Benike, Inc. McGough Construction The Blue Book of Building MEC Construction, Inc. & Construction J&M Consulting The Boldt Company MEP Associates Braun Intertec Corporation Merchants Bank Briese Iron Works, Inc. Merit Contracting, Inc. Brock White Company Minnesota Energy C.O. Brown Agency Resources Corp. Cambria Minnwest Bank Carpet One Nickelson Painting, Inc. Century Painting & Olmsted National Bank Decorating, LLC OnSite Chosen Valley Testing, Inc. Palmer Soderberg, Inc. Construction People’s Energy Partnership, Inc. Cooperative Counselor Realty of Pompeii Painting, Inc. Rochester, Inc. Prehn Building Sales, Inc. County Materials Premier Bank Rochester Corporation ProBuild Company, LLC CRW architecture + Reliable Contractors, Inc. design group, inc. Rochester Area Custom Alarm/Custom Appraisals, LLC Communications, Inc. Rochester Area Econ. Dunlap & Seeger Development, Inc. Eastwood Bank Rochester Public eci, llc Utilities Elcor Construction Rochester Ready Mix Energy Panel Structures Concrete Co Energy Products & Rochester Sign Service, Inc. Design, Inc. Rochester Title & Enventis Escrow Company, Inc. Expert Insulation, Inc. Ryan Electric of Ferguson Enterprises Rochester, Inc. Friedrich Construction, Inc. Schoeppner, Inc. Gerhards Schwab, LLC Goodin Company Schwickert’s Tecta Haley Comfort/ America, LLC FireSide by Haley Stantec W.L. Hall Company Structural Design HGA Architects and Group, Inc. Engineers Superior Mechanical HDR Architecture Tamarack Materials of Heartman Insurance Rochester, Inc. Hiller’s Flooring America Think Mutual Bank HiMec at Home Tonna Mechanical, Inc. Home Federal Savings TSP Architects & Bank Engineers Hunt Electric Corporation TW Construction K&M Glass Company Solutions, LLC K&S Heating, A/C, United Rentals Plumbing & Electrical The Urban Studio Kane & Johnson US Bank Architects, Inc. Valor Mechanical, Inc. Key Builders, Inc. Veit Companies Knutson Construction Vertical Limit Services Construction Komitt Concrete, Inc. Viking Automatic Kraus-Anderson Sprinkler Company Construction Company Viking Electric Supply Kreofsky Building Weis Builders, Inc. Supplies Wells Fargo Bank Kruse Lumber Minnesota NA Kuntz Electric, Inc. Wendland Utz Kwik Trip, Inc. Widseth, Smith, & Leitzen Concrete Nolting Products, Inc. Yaggy Colby Associates Ed Lunn Construction, Inc.

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C OMMERCIAL C B UILDERS

OUNCIL

a division of Rochester Area Builders, Inc.

February MEETING DATE: Wednesday, February 6th, 2013 TIME: Registration & Networking at 7:00 A.M.

Program at 7:30 A.M.

PLACE: Ramada Hotel & Conference Center PROGRAM: Mayo Clinic Richard O Jacobsen Building Concrete Pour SPEAKERS: Bob Sanderfoot – Mayo Project Manager Charles Orton – AECOM (architect) Marv Stafford - Knutson Sean Dols – Knutson EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairperson: Sue Hanson, Rochester Title & Escrow Company, Inc. Vice Chairperson: Chris Terry, Knutson Construction Services Past Chairperson: Rob Jones, Superior Mechanical Architects, Inc. Members-at-Large: John Hill, Schwab, LLC Shaun Knode, AB Systems, Inc. John Kuntz, Kuntz Electric, Inc. Levi Kaiser, A.E. Benike, Inc. Nick Leimer, Kraus-Anderson Construction Company

February Meeting You won’t want to miss our February 6, 2013 Commercial Builders Council meeting. A panel of those involved in the concrete pour for the Mayo Clinic’s Richard O Jacobsen Building will present to the group the details of this historic pour. Don’t miss this exciting presentation!

December Meeting

BAM Update:

December 2012

��

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 Mike Paradise Associate VP Terry Curtis President Elect Rick Kot Treasurer George Cundy Secretary KC Chermak Past President Keith Kylmala NAHB Representative Kathe Ostrom

On Wednesday December 10th members from around the state gathered for the annual Builders Association of Minnesota (BAM) board meeting and the Awards Dinner and Farewell Party for Pam Perri. Thank to all who attended, sponsored and helped make the day a success. During the board meeting, a budget for 2013 was approved and the board discussed several important issues including the fight against mandatory fire sprinklers, the Legal Action Fund, the new draft energy code, and preparation for the Minnesota 2013 legislative session. The evening’s events began with a cocktail reception followed by dinner and presentation of the 2012 BAM Awards hosted by Keith Kylmala. A big congratulations goes out to the 2012 award winners.    

Rising Star Award – Sam Horn, Brainerd Savings and Loan Associate of the Year – Gerry Traut, Xcel Energy Remodeler of the Year – Todd Bjerstedt, McDonald Remodeling Builder of the Year – KC Chermak, Pillar Homes

Following the awards ceremony, 2013 BAM President Chad Kompelien of Mike Kompelien Custom Homes was sworn in by his father Mike Kompelien. Chad’s wife, daughter, son and mother were also present to witness the installation. Chad gave a gave a powerful speech after being sworn in stating, “The Builders Association of Minnesota is not just the watch dog for its builder and associate members, we also look out for all current and future homeowners... Together we will make this industry the best in Minnesota.” He introduced some of his priorities for the year including taking fire sprinklers through the administrative law judge hearing process, educating new lawmakers at the State Capitol, and helping BAM’s new executive vice president transition in and get out to each local association. Rounding out the evening was a presentation made by Kathe Ostrom, with the help of nine past BAM presidents, to thank Pam Perri for 11 years of service to the associaiton and industry as BAM’s executive vice president. The past presidents in attendance to toast - and roast - Perri included Tom Walsky, Curt Swanson, Jeff Schoenwetter, Jim Gander, Kathe Ostrom, Monte Mraz, Mike Gohman, Todd Bjerstedt, and 2012 BAM President Keith Kylmala. Each spoke of their experience working with Perri celebrating her dedication, determination, and political acumen and, of course, a few stories were shared as well. It was a celebratory night for BAM. Thank you again to Perri for her leadership. We look forward to Chad’s presidency in 2013 and congratulate the 2012 BAM Award winners.

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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!

BUILDERS

ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA

T: 651.646.7959 T: 800.654.7783 W: www.bamn.org

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January 2013

�� This This year’s legislative session started January 8th and it must conclude by May 20th according to the constitution. With 64 new legislators the pace of session will undoubtedly start slow. BAM will be working hard to educate the legislature about the industry’s issues and communicate that a healthy housing industry means a healthy economy and jobs. The past few years BAM has built positive relationships with both Democrats and Republicans, rural and metro, across the state that understand our priorities. During the election season, BAM put together a list of housing-friendly candidates on both sides of the aisle and targeted those individuals for BAM-PAC donations. Of those candidates, 31 of our 37 were elected. For the first time since 1990, Democrats are in control of the House, the Senate, and the governor’s office, and so our relationships at the Capitol will be more important than ever. It will be especially important to have a big showing at Builder Day at the Capitol January 30th. Mark your calendars and plan to attend. Codes In addition to the legislative session, BAM is fighting a mandate of fire sprinklers in single-family construction in the upcoming residential building code. The legislature voted overwhelmingly to remove the mandate from the code in 2011 and 2012, but was vetoed by the Governor citing homeowner and fire fighter safety. It was also voted out of the code twice by the Department of Labor and Industry’s advisory code committee. However, the mandate was unfortunately put in the

recent draft code by the department at a 4,500 square foot trigger. The code draft is slated to be published by the Department of Labor and Industry in March after which BAM will fight the mandate in the Administrative Law Judge process. All new codes in Minnesota are enacted at the same time, and currently they are slated to go into effect in late 2013 with a beginning enforcement date of six months later - in the spring of 2014. Get Involved We will be calling on you to get involved by contacting your legislators. We will need to continue cultivating your relationships with your legislators - it will be extremely important this session. Builder Day at the Capitol, January 30th. This is the day for all BAM members to come together from across the state to deliver our message to our legislators. It’s important that we make a big statement, so be sure to attend. Together our voices are stronger. More information and registration is available online at bamn.org/events. This Week at BAM - Featuring news from the capitol and association, This Week at BAM is our e-newsletter with the latest industry updates. Be sure we have your email address to stay in-the-know. Surveys - We will be sending surveys when we need your feedback, opinions and data on legislative and regulatory issues. Stay tuned for more throughout the session and be sure to get involved.

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

Your Proximity to Impaired Waterways:

Not as Far as You May Think

Though it may appear that your worksite is far from a waterway, the fact of the matter is that all of Rochester is in close proximity to surface waters. Maintaining proper erosion and sediment control practices on your worksite will help prevent polluted storm water from entering area waterways. Our lakes, rivers, and wetlands help make Rochester one of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most livable communities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Help Keep it Clean! Www.RochesterAreaBuilders.com January/February 2013 | 15

Pine Island

Building Permits JANUARY Existing Residential Alterations

OCTOBER 12, 1953. Rochester Area Builders is chartered as an afﬁliated Local Chapter of the National Association of Home Builders. What else was happening in 1953? •

Korean War ends.

•

Ian Fleming introduces the world to James Bond with publication of ﬁrst Bond Novel Casino Royale.

•

The movie “Shane” premiers.

•

Future James Bond, Pierce Brosnan is born.

•

The unemployment rate was 2.9%.

•

The average cost of new home was $9,550.

•

A gallon of gas was 20 cents.

•

And a color TV cost about the same as today, $1,175. (That makes sense, the shows are all the same, too!)

Our next newsletter will feature conversations and anecdotes by some of the members from our first years’ in existence. Until then; $60 gift card from Beetles to the first person that answers this question: Where can you find the original signed charter from 1953? Our “committed” members will know the answer. Email your answer to rab@rochesterareabuilders.com.

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FEBRUARY New Residential Single Family Dwelling Existing Residential Alterations MARCH Existing Residential Deck Addition Room Addition Basement Finish Alterations APRIL New Residential Single Family Dwelling Existing Residential Deck Addition Basement Finish Alterations MAY Existing Residential Deck Addition Alterations JUNE New Residential Single Family Dwelling Existing Residential Room Addition Alterations JULY Existing Residential Alterations Existing Commercial Addition AUGUST Existing Residential Room Addition Alterations Existing Commercial Alterations SEPTEMBER Existing Residential Basement Finish Alterations Existing Commercial Addition OCTOBER New Residential Single Family Dwelling Existing Residential Other Additions Alterations NOVEMBER Existing Residential Porch Alterations DECEMBER New Residential Single Family Dwelling Existing Residential Alterations

Year of 2012

NUMBER

VALUATION

78,000

NUMBER

VALUATION

110,000

20,000

NUMBER

2 2 1 6

VALUATION

6,500 4,700 31,077 26,250

NUMBER

VALUATION

170,000

2 1 5

6,160 6,000 24,500

NUMBER

4 11

VALUATION

15,500 47,000

NUMBER

VALUATION

445,000

2 6

125,000 39,000

NUMBER

VALUATION

41,800

69,000

NUMBER

VALUATION

1 13

5,000 58,000

5,000

NUMBER

VALUATION

1 11

10,000 52,000

60,000

NUMBER

VALUATION

225,000

1 8

3,000 31,600

NUMBER

1 1

VALUATION

13,000 1,800

NUMBER

VALUATION

183,000

12,500

Rochester Building Permits New Residential

NOVEMBER

Single Family Dwelling

VALUATION

5,295,306

DECEMBER

VALUATION

3,554,044

November/December 2012

Single Family Homes 2003 2004

January

2005

2006

2007

2008 2009

2010

2011

2012

Townhome Dwelling

February

Two-Family Houses

Multi-Family Bldgs

948,000

March

Manufactured Home

April

110

May

106

June

109

88*

Existing Residential Deck Addition

42,895

27,620

July

Room Addition

256,562

30,000

August

Porch Additions

September

October

Other Additions

Basement Finish

372,280

168,487

November

Alterations

85,921

290,011

December

124

897

962

702

506

417

302

274

200

191

299

Multi-Family Addition

TOTAL

Multi-Family Alterations

33,401

*total may differ as permits may have been voided.

Assembly (Church)

Year To Date Statistics

Assembly (General)

Assembly (Restaurant/Bar)

Business

11,494,050

Education

Factory/Industrial

Institution

Mercantile

1,200,000

Miscelaneous

Utility (General)

31,000

Residential (Care/Hotel/Motel)

Storage (General)

Storage (Warehouse)

95,000

New Commercial

Existing Commercial Addition

38,000

171,678

3,121,718

1,288,937

Structural Shell

4,500,000

“White Box”

17,000

Interior Demolition Only

9,000

Other Phased Permits

Business Signs

34,070

25,384

Advertising Sign

Footings & Foundations

45,000

Demolition

Alterations

2012 VALUATION

NO.

Building Permits Issued to Date

NO.

2011 VALUATION

2,141

329,039,136

1,928

205,584,912

Single Family Dwelling

299

68,171,380

205

41,481,891

Multi-Family Buildings Total Units: 72

12,661,774

15,802,248

Trade Permits Issued to Date

7,015

72,266,085

6,228

52,726,627

Electrical

2,318

27,558,854

2,136

23,762,591

294

61,545

201

170,625

Electrical (Temp. Service) Mechanical

1,837

22,576,573

1,765

13,847,557

Gas Piping

542

723,982

434

455,363

Fireplace

339

820,302

260

626,682

Hydronic System

156

7,397,168

144

4,559,401

1,529

13,127,661

1,288

9,304,408

9,156

401,305,221

8,156

258,311,539

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

Other Construction

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Membership Information

Rochester Real Estate Monthly Housing Data

Membership Renewals

November/December 2012 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) 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. 2012

Nov. 2011

% Change

129 2955

113 2974

14.2% -0.6%

121 134 1796

102 113 1486

18.6% 18.6% 20.9%

160,830

153,750

5.0%

109

121

-9.92%

104

139 -25.18%

Dec. 2012

Dec. 2011

% Change

67 3023

75 3049

-10.7% -0.9%

111 113 1914

95 107 1593

16.8% 5.6% 20.2%

155,950 103 104

149,900

4.0%

138 -25.36% 139 -25.18%

Information and downloads available at South East Minnesota Association of REALTORSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Website: http://semnrealtors.org/general/stats_market-trends.html

Information Provided By:

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as of 11/30/12

Two to Four Years

Advantage Cabinets, Inc. CRW architecture + design group, inc. First Alliance Credit Union B&C Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

2010 2010 2010 2009

Five to Nine Years

Adamson Motors Franklin Energy Insty Prints Laitala Tile Company Markham Homes, LLC Pearson Builders, Inc. Thermo-Tech Windows Total Electric of Rochester, Inc. Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company W.L. Hall Company Hanson Construction & Specialty Cabinets, LLC Hutchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Custom Cabinets Massey Land Surveying & Engineering Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce Bricewood, LLC Canadian Honker Entities Keller Williams Premier Realty

2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2005 2005 2004 2004 2004

Ten to 19 Years

Veit Companies Heim Drywall Enterprises, Inc. Creative Hardwood Floors Rochester Sign Service, Inc. Waste Management Rochester Plumbing & Heating/Roto Rooter Viking Electric Supply

2002 2000 1999 1997 1997 1996 1996

20 to 24 Years

Greg Speedling Contracting, Inc. Basement Water Control Summit Custom Homes, LLC K&S Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical

1992 1991 1991 1988

25 Years & More

AB Systems, Inc. Superior Mechanical Yaggy Colby Associates ProBuild Company, LLC Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation Post-Bulletin Company, LLC Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota NA

1984 1984 1976 1961 1960 1955 1955

Membership Information Membership Renewals

as of 12/31/12

One Year

Lodermeier’s, Inc.

2011

Two to Four Years

Beetles Bar & Grill, Inc. Bobcat of Rochester Cachiaras Building & Remodeling Cordes Construction Tom Kalmes Construction, Inc. Vision Homes & Remodeling, LLC Your Home Improvement Company

2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008

Five to Nine Years

Brooks Excavating Company, Inc. Eckert Construction, Inc. G. Pestka Appraisals Kahler Grand Hotel Summit Fire Protection Company Teigen Paper & Supply, Inc. Kruger Electric, Inc. Mavo Systems, Inc. Space Concepts, Inc. Stantec Tri State Insulated Concrete Forms

2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2004 2004 2004

Ten to 19 Years

Corban Homes, LLC IntegraSpec Central/Jeff Mueller Construction Struve’s Paint Castlewood Homes, Inc. Gregor Builders, Inc. Simonson Builders, LLC Brauer Rooﬁng, Inc. Howe Countertops

2002 2002 2001 2000 2000 2000 1999 1996

20 to 24 Years

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Region Millworks, Inc.

1992 1989

25 Years & More

Culligan of Rochester & Kasson Edel Construction, LLC Rochester Title & Escrow Company, Inc. Curtin Drywall, Inc. Schad Tracy Signs, Inc. Custom Alarm/Custom Communications, Inc. Wendland Utz DeWitz Home Builders, Inc. Briese Iron Works, Inc. Pendle Hansen Bagne Insurance Rochester Ready Mix Concrete Co Home Federal Savings Bank Kruse Lumber

1987 1987 1987 1983 1983 1981 1968 1965 1959 1959 1959 1955 1954

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 ABBCO AMERICAN FENCE COMPANY OF MN, LLC Rochester, MN Rochester, MN Contact: Abby Tabatabai Contact: Jake Larson Phone: 507-289-0302 Phone: 507-289-0898 Residential Builder Fence Contractor Builder Member Associate Member Sponsored by: None Listed Sponsored by: None Listed ABOVE ALL ROOFING OF ROCHESTER, INC. Rochester, MN Contact: Ryan Reinalda Phone: 507-281-8585 Roofing Contractor Associate Member Sponsored by: None Listed

THE KITCHEN DESIGN STUDIO Rochester, MN Contact: Don Gustason Phone: 507-288-2930 Kitchen Design & Remodel Builder Member Sponsored by: None Listed

MEMBERSHIPS PENDING: NONE

MEMBERSHIP TOTAL: 451 RETENTION RATE: 89.5% As of 12/31/12

WE WELCOME THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS IN JANUARY: DUNHAM ASSOCIATES, INC. 50 South 6th Street, #1100 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Contact: Randy Olson Phone: 612-465-7550 Engineering Consultants Associate Member Sponsored by: David Kane, Kane & Johnson Architects, Inc. MEDCARE PRODUCTS, INC. 151 East Cliff Road Burnsville, MN 55337 Contact: Candy Wolff Phone: 800-695-4479 Medical Lift Systems Associate Member Sponsored by: David Kane, Kane & Johnson Architects, Inc. SPRING VALLEY OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY 14097 Hwy 16 E * PO Box 8 Spring Valley, MN 55975 Contact: Gwen Stier Phone: 507-346-7237 Garage Doors/Openers Associate Member Sponsored by: David Reiland, David Reiland Building Contractor, LLC Www.RochesterAreaBuilders.com January/February 2013 | 19

BENEFITS OF BEING A MEMBER OF THE BUILDERS EXCHANGE OF ROCHESTER •

Website displays in depth information about all projects we have

•

The Weekly Bulletin sent with information about projects we have

Members can subscribe to the Plans Online Service to view full-size plans, specs, and full addenda

•

Physical Plan Room for viewing projects that are available in hard copy, with computer available for viewing online plans

Members can subscribe to the ExNet to get bi-weekly updates via email to supplement the Bulletin

•

Hard Copy projects may be checked out overnight or for the weekend

Members can attend special classes offered by BER free of charge

•

Projects that are bidding at least a week out can be requested

Members can get black & white or color plan copies at excellent prices

•

Annual Golf Outing at Somerby Golf Club in Byron

•

Annual Membership Directory

Members can advertise in the Weekly Bulletin, the Annual Directory, at the Golf Outing, at the Annual Membership Meeting, and can support our Halloween or Christmas Coloring Contests with sponsorship

Get your plan copies here: black &

or COLOR!

The Builders Exchange of Rochester now offers color line-drawings as well as black-and-white. Members can now get color line-drawings for only $5.00.

TOP 10 BER’s Current Top 10 Projects (as of January 28th) City

Project Title

Bid Date

ROCHESTER Austin ROCHESTER Eyota Farmington Albert Lea Inver Grove Hts. Oronoco Winona Farmington Saint Paul

Alternative Learning Center Conversion Mower County Government Center Remodel Rochester DNR Site Partial Demo/Constr, Removal & Reclamation Marion Rest Area Lift Station Rehabilitation Farmington Elementary School Addition / Remodeling Southwest Middle School HVAC Improvements IHCC - Library Renovation First Floor Douglas State Trail Bridge No. 9 Valley View Tower, Boiler & Water Heater Replacement Akin Road Elementary School Renovation Minnesota Governor’s Residence Renovation RFQ - CM @ Risk

1/29/2013 2/7/2013 2/5/2013 1/31/2013 2/6/2013 2/12/2013 1/29/2013 1/31/2013 2/14/2013 2/6/2013 1/29/2013

TOP 10

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of Olmsted County

Proudly Presents

 

Thursday, April 18, 2013

5:00 to 9:00 pm

Join the fun and build a birdhouse or bird feeder to benefit the History Center of Olmsted County and our fine feathered friends. With Spring just around the corner, it’s time to think about our beautiful birds returning to Minnesota. Let’s give them a warm welcome with new hand crafted birdhouse or bird feeder. Who can build the better birdhouse or birdfeeder in Olmsted County? Project Birdhouse thinks it could be you! We are looking for talented people to build and donate birdhouses and bird feeders to join in the competition and the fun. Get your family, friends, co-workers and neighbors involved and show us what you can do. Be creative. There are several categories to choose from: Most Functional Most Creative Best Craftmanship All entries are due Tuesday, April 2, 2013 by 5:00 pm. Join us at the Rochester International Event Center to see all the entries on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 5:00 pm Advance Tickets: $25

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$30 at the Door

of Olmsted County

 

Come join the fun and help support the History Center of Olmsted County! You will be the envy of your neighborhood when you purchase a beautiful birdhouse or bird feeder built and donated by local craftsmen and artisans. Plus, you will be giving our fine feathered friends a new cozy home or feeding station.

Thursday, April 18, 2013 Rochester International Event Center 7333 Airport View Drive SW Advance Tickets: $25.00 (Available at the History Center) Tickets at the Door: $30.00 Event Schedule: 5:00 pm 5:30 - 6:30 pm

6:30 - 7:45 pm

8:00 pm

Doors Open Social Hour with appetizers Silent Auction Viewing of entries (birdhouses and bird feeders) Zumbro Valley Audubon Society Informational Area Program Emceed by Rich Peterson, KROC Door Prizes Live Auction with John Kruesel Silent Auction Closes

Advance Tickets, questions or information contact: History Center of Olmsted County 1195 West Circle Drive SW 507.282.9447 www.olmstedhistory.com History Center Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm

Feel free to wear your jeans! See you there!