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A&A Electric & Underground, Inc. + AB Systems, Inc. + Abacus Engineering + Abbco Company + ABC Supply Company, Inc. - Rochester + Above All Roofing of Rochester, Inc. + Accord Electric, Inc. + Action Plumbing, Heating & A/C + Adair Electric Company + Adamson Motors + Advanced Builders & Remodeling + Advanced Building Center, Inc. + Advanced Disposal + Advantage Cabinets, Inc. + Ag Services, Inc. + J.F. Ahern Co. + Alexander & Sons Builders + All Craft Exteriors, LLC + All Sons' Exteriors, Inc. + Mike Allen Homes, LLC + Allen Outdoor Solutions, LLC + Allied Building Products + All-Star Basements + Altra Federal Credit Union + American Engineering Testing, Inc. + American Fence Company of MN, LLC + American Waterworks + Ames Construction, Inc. + Andersen Windows, Inc. + Anderson Builders, LLC + Anderson Construction + Appliance Village Company + Arcon Land, LLC + Arrow Building Center + Associated Bank + Athelon Enterprises, LLC + Atlas Insurance Brokers, LLC + B&C Plumbing & Heating, Inc. + Al Barker Custom Homes, Inc. + Barrier Free Access, Inc. + Basement Water Control + Batzel Builders, Inc. + BDS Contract Door & Hardware Co. + Beckley's Office Products + Beetles Bar & Grill, Inc. + Alvin E. Benike, Inc. + Scott Berberich Construction, LLC + Beyond Kitchens, LLC + Bigelow & Lennon Construction, LLC + Bigelow Homes + K.W. Billman, Inc. + Blooming Prairie EDA + The Blue Book of Building & Construction + Bobcat of Rochester + Bob's Construction, Inc. + The Boldt Company + Bolton & Menk, Inc. + Brandl Anderson Homes, Inc. + 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. + Bruce Bucknell Construction, Inc. + Budget Blinds + Burdick Builders, Inc. + Byrne Electric, Inc. + City of Byron + Cachiaras Building & Remodeling + Cambria + Carpet One + CarpetsPlus of Rochester + Centurion Ridge, LLC + Charter Communications/Spectrum Reach + Charterpoint Wealth Strategies + Chatfield Lumber Company, Inc. + City of Chatfield + Chladek Construction, LLC + Chosen Valley Testing, Inc. + Christian Brothers Cabinets + CHS, Inc. + City Auto Glass + Citywide Insulation, Inc. + Claremont EDA + Clements Chevrolet Cadillac Subaru + CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP + Coldwell Banker Burnet + Comfort Air, Inc. + Commercial Leasing Services + Consolidated Communications, Inc. + Construction Partnership, Inc. + Coordinated Business Systems, Ltd. + Cordes Construction + Cornerstone Builders & Real Estate, Inc. + Corporate Web Services, Inc. + Coulee Bank + Counselor Realty of Rochester, Inc. + Countryside Builders, LLC + Cravath Homes, LLC, dba Accessibility Solutions + Creative Curb Appeal + 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 + Destination Flooring Rochester, LLC + Destination Medical Center EDA + DeWitz Home Builders, Inc. + Diamond Vogel Paints + Dickison Builders, LLC + DiNicola & Pestka Appraisals + Distinguished Homes by Mitch Hagen, LLC + DMC Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Kitchen + Duke Aerial, Inc. + Dunham Associates, Inc. + Dunlap & Seeger PA + JE Dunn Construction + + Dodge County EDA + Dolan's Landscape Center, Inc. + DreamMaker Bath & Dura-Oak Kitchen Make Overs + Dynamic Masonry Products, 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. + City of Elgin + Elias Construction, LLC + Elsmore Plumbing, LLC + Emergent Networks + Energy Panel Structures + Energy Products & Design, Inc. + EO Johnson Business Technologies + ERH Developing, Inc. + Excel Homes + Exclusive ment Professionals + Extreme Panel Technologies, Inc. + City of Eyota + F&M Community Bank + Fat Home Builders & Remodelers + Expert Insulation, Inc. + Express EmployWilly's Bar & Grill + Ferguson Enterprises + Fieldstone Family Homes, Inc. + First Alliance Credit Union + First Choice Homes, LLC + First Security Bank + R. Fleming Construction, Inc. + FloCore + Ford Metro, Inc. + Foster Construction, Inc. + Franklin Energy + Frattalone Companies, Inc. + Chris Fritsch Custom Homes, LLC + Gander Plumbing & Heating, Inc. + Dale Gathje Construction, Inc. + Steve Gentry Construction, LLC + Gerhards - The Kitchen & Bath Store + Robert Gill Builder, Inc. + Goodin Company + GP Development, Inc. + Nathan Gransee Construction, LLC + Great River Overhead Door + Green Lawncare Irrigation & Service Co. + H&H Company of Rochester, LLC + Habitat for Humanity - Rochester Area + Haley Comfort Systems + W.L. Hall Company + Hamilton Plumbing & Heating, LLC + Hammer Homes, Inc. + Hanson Construction & Specialty Cabinets, LLC + Harmony EDA + Harmony Insurance Group + 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 + HGA Architects and Engineers + Hiawatha Broadband Communications, Inc. + LLC + Hiller's Flooring America + HiMEC at Home + Jeff Hinkle Custom Homes, Inc. + Hirshfield's DecoratHicks Electric, Inc. + Higgins Custom Cabinetry + High Definition Homes, ing Center + The Home Depot + Home Federal Savings Bank + Home Improvement Professionals, Inc. + Home Systems Installation, LLC + HomePro Home Inspections, Inc. + Cabinets + Int'l Brthrhd of Electrical Wrkrs Local 343 + ICC Restoration & Cleaning Services + iHeartMeHouston County EDA + Hunt Electric Corporation + Hutch's Custom dia + Innovative Surfaces, Inc. + Installed Building Solutions II, LLC + Insty Prints + IntegraSpec Central/Jeff Mueller Construction + Interiors by J.Curry, LLC + J&M ConsultCustom Homes, LLC + JMS Custom Homes, LLC + J.P. Johnson Custom Builders, Inc. + JP's Construcing + Michael Jack, LLC + James Hardie Building Products + JC tion Remodeling & Repair, Inc. + K&M Glass Company + K&S Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical + Kahler Hospitality Group + Tom Kalmes Construction, Inc. + M.P. Kaye Builders, Inc. + Keller Williams Premier Realty + Key Builders, Inc. + Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. + King's Flooring, LLC + Kirkland Enterprises, LLC + The Kitchen Design Studio + Kitchens Plus + Gary Kline Roofing, Inc. + Knutson Construction Services + KNXR FM - Minnesota 97.5 + 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 + Lake City EDA + Land Home Financial Services, Inc. + City of Lanesboro + Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren + Larsen Industries, Inc. + Larson Siding & Windows + Legends Concrete, Inc. + Leitzen Concrete Products, Inc. + Lembke Construction, Inc. + Lewiston EDA + Leyendecker Homebuilders, LLC + Lodermeier's, Inc. + Low Voltage Contractors, Inc. + Lowe's Home Improvement + Luxury Bath Remodeling + Maas Companies, Inc. + Madery Construction, LLC + Maier Tree & Lawn + Majestic Homes, Inc. + R.J. Manemann Custom Homes + Manufacturer's Bank & Trust + Maplewood Custom Homes + Markham Homes, LLC + Marvin Windows & Doors + Massey Land Surveying & Engineering + Master Builders, Inc. + Mavo Systems, Inc. + McGough Construction + MDH, Inc. + Meadow Lakes Builders + MEC Construction, LLC + Med City Builders of Rochester, LLC + MedCity Consulting + Meier Companies, Inc. + Menards - South + MEP Associates + Merchants Bank + Merit Contracting, Inc. + Meyer Borgman Johnson, Inc. + Michael's Custom Cabinets, Inc. + tors + Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation + Minnwest Bank + MLT Group + Midwest Walls, LLC + Minnesota Building ContracRefinishing + Larry Newman Drywall + North Risk Partners, C.O. Brown Division + Morris Concrete, Inc. + Mr. Sandless Floor 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 Company of Olmsted County + Owner's Plumbing, Inc. + Oxi-Fresh Carpet Cleaning + Paape Energy Services + Pace International + Palmer Soderberg, Inc. + Paramark Corporation + PC Applications Consultants, Inc. + Pearson Builders, Inc. + Pella Windows & Doors + Penz Custom Homes, Inc. + People's Energy Cooperative + Peterson Well Drilling, Inc. + Phantom Screens + Pine Island EDA + Pine Island Lumber + The Pinske Edge - Rochester + Pompeii Painting, Inc. + Post-Bulletin Company, LLC + PowerLift Doors by French Mfg, Inc. + Powers Ventures + Precision Signs + Prehn Building Sales, Inc. + Premier Bank Rochester + Premier Builders of Rochester, Inc. + City of Preston + Prime Time Painting of Rochester, LLC + Priority of Rochester + Pro Image Promotions & Apparel + Professional Education Resources, 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 Results + Region Millworks, Inc. + David Reiland Building Contractor, LLC + Reliable Contractors, Inc. + 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 Plumbing & Heating/Roto Rooter + Rochester Public Utilities + Rochester Public Works + Rochester Ready Mix Concrete Co + Rochester Restoration & Remediation + Rochester Title & Escrow Company, Inc. + Ronningen Roofing, Inc. + ment, LLC + RSM US LLP + RSP Architects + Ryan & Rory's Home ImproveGrinde, Ltd. + Ryan Electric, Inc. + Ryan Windows & Siding, Inc. + Rymark Construction, LLC + S&S Overhead Door, Inc. + Sargent's Landscape Nursery, Inc. + Schoeppner, Inc. + Schwickert's Tecta America, LLC + Seavey Builders, Inc. + Dan Severson Builders, Inc. + Nick Severson Construction, LLC + Shanahan Building & Remodeling, LLC + Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. + S i g n Here, Inc. + Simonson Builders, LLC + S.L. tracting, Inc. + Smart Home Innovations Con& Engineering, Inc. + Smart-HR + Smith Schafer & Associates, Ltd. + Solar Connection, Inc. + Somerby Golf Community + Space Concepts, Inc. + Greg Speedling Contracting, Inc. + Spring Grove EDA + Spring Valley Overhead Door, Inc. + City of Spring Valley + St. Charles EDA + Stadsvold's Lawn & Landscape + Stantec + Steel Constructors, Inc. + Sterling State Bank + Stevens Heating, Inc. + Stewartville EDA + Stier Construction, Inc. + Stone Expressions + StoneBridge Builders, LLC + Struve's Paint and Decorating + Robert Suk Law Office, PLLC + 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 D r y wa l l , Inc. + Tamarack Materials, Inc. + Thatcher Pools & Spas, Inc. + Thiemann Construction, Inc. + Thimijan Custom Homes, LLC + Think Mutual Bank + Thomas Tool & Supply + Thompson's Garage Door and Openers + Tile Superstore & More + TLC Surfaces, LLC + TLS Companies, LLC + 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. + United Rentals + The Urban Studio, LLC + US Bank + Valor Mechanical, Inc. + Val-U-Blinds + 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 + By Design Builders, LLC dba Wausau Homes + Wausau Supply + Weis Builders, Inc. + Wells Concrete + Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota NA + Wells Fargo Home Mortgage + Wells Fargo Home Mortgage + Wells Fargo Private Mortgage Banking + Wendland Utz + Werner Electric + West Bank + West Concord EDA + Jim Whiting Nursery & Garden Center, Inc. + WHKS & Company + Widseth Smith F O U N D A T I O N S Nolting + Wildwood Sports Bar and Grill + Wilson Tibor & Maves, Ltd. + Wintrust Mortgage + Women Communications, LLC + Workforce Development, Inc. + Wright Homes, Inc. + WSB & Associates, Inc. + WT Lighting + Xcel Energy + XRG Concepts,

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Letter from The President With my stint as RAB president being over as fast as it began and 2016 quickly drawing to a close I thought I would end the year with a RAB Top Ten List. 10. Welcomed Keith Cousins as our new Gover nment Af fair s Director 9. Had the most successful year thus far for Studs Struts and Stilettos - Just wait for 2017! 8. Raised over $45,000 for Habitat for Humanity 7. Red Cross Blood Drive - 30 lives will be touched by our members donating blood! 6. Presented over $8,000 in scholarship to students entering our industry. 5. Welcomed Shelly Erpelding as our new Publications Director 4. Kasson Mantorville HS Industrial Tech - provided a tour for the students of the Mayo Civic Center expansion with Knutson Construction. 3. Clay Shoot - Most Successful Year - PLUS a new Venue - Thank you Jay Burke! 2. Bear Creek Services - Remodeled Kitchen - over $11,000 of time and materials donated by Remodelers Council members 1. First year formally endorsing candidates for City Council What a year it has been! For those of you new to the association here are some more Community Outreach Programs RAB has donated time or money to for 2016: Hiawatha Homes, Boys & Girls Club Children’s Museum of Rochester, PossAbilities, and Rochester Public Schools. With this being my last Letter I would like to thank all of you for the opportunity to be your 2016 President. This has been a year of personal and professional growth for me that could not have come without being president. A special “Thank- you” to Audra, Shelly, Sharill, Keith, Rebecca and John for their organization, passion and patience with me. Our association would not be what it is without the six of you behind the scenes. One final thank you to my staff at Energy Products and Design for filling in for me when I would have to drop everything and run to one of the many meetings I needed to run. And last but not least, “Thank You” Brent Buchan for keeping me on my toes by challenging me on my ideas and most importantly for the every day love and support. Happy Holidays to you all!

Warmly,

Christy Buchan

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President’s Letter............................... 2 January Calendar..................................3 2017 RAB President Introduction ......4 2017 Home Show.............................. 5 Studs, Struts, & Stilettos................... 6 Trade Show Training........................... 7 Press Release..................................... 8 Thank You Christmas Party Sponsors................................... 9 Ladder Donation................................ 10 Christmas Party Photos................12-13 Continuing Education........................ 14 Build Tax Free................................... 16 The Urban Land Institue Study........ 16 RAB Marketing Opportunites........... 17 NAHB More Voters Leads to Better Codes.....................18 RAB Scholarship Opportunity..........19 Remodel It Right Newsletter............20 December Spotlight Member Valor Mechanical.............................. 21 Rochester Building Permits.............26 Olmsted............................................. 27 Builders Exchange...........................28 Membership Update........................29 IBS Reception...................................30 NAHB Member Discounts................ 31

Executive Director/Editor John Eischen Production Shelly Erpelding 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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SUNDAY

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New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day - Office 1 Closed

TUESDAY 8:00 AM Remodelers Exec 11:30 AM Exec 2 Committee

3:30 PM BER Trustees

11:30 AM Fashion Show 15 Committee

7:30 AM CBC Executive Committee 12:00 PM Showcase Committee 8:00 AM-3:30PM Education Classes

12:00 PM Golf Outing 10 Committee

3:00 PM RAB Board 9 Meeting 7:30 AM Green Building Committee 11:30 AM Remodelers 16 Committee

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

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12:00 PM Government 11 Affairs

7:30 AM Membership 12:00 PM 17 Ambassadors

12:00 PM Marketing 18 Committee 8:00 AM-3:30PM Education Classes

9:00 AM Staff Meeting

11:30 AM Community Relations

11:30 AM Home Show 22 Committee

5:00 PM General Membership 30 Meeting

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9:00 AM Staff Meeting 12:00 PM Spike Club

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MEET OUR 2017 RAB PRESIDENT Karen Blissenbach Design Studio B Owner/Design Principal

What is your hometown? Wanamingo, MN Family: Two sweet children – Easton 13 & Hailey 10 Two riding horses – Tootie 29 & Ellie 23 One happy dog – Lilly 6 One fat (indoor) Cat – Snickers 13 One spunky (indoor) Kitten – Twix – 6 months Two pigmy goats – Tweetie & Tootoo 9 months Six laying hens – Pearl and her cronies – 9 months Two lionhead rabbits – Patricia and Priscilla – 9 months One redheaded boyfriend – Mike 40 How many years have you been a member of RAB? 15 When you’re not working, what is your favorite thing to do? Just being outside…going for walks or simply taking care of all the miscellaneous “things” that need to get done around “the farm”. Where did you receive your training for your position in the industry? North Dakota State University, Fargo ND

My first job was: I worked at a Professional Arabian Horse Farm outside of Cannon Falls, Prestige Arabians - (I took care of showhorses and traveled with the trainer to shows in the 5 state area). BTW that is where I got Tootie. My favorite junk food is: Chocolate Who is your favorite sports team? Vikings Briefly state why RAB is important to you or your story of how you became a board member: Being involved in RAB has been pivotal for my business in Rochester. I have developed many friendships and business relationships through RAB that I will eternally be grateful for this organization. Speaking of those relationships I can credit Diane Quinn for introducing me to RAB and inviting me to get involved. I have continually served on many committees and was a part of bringing new events to RAB such as the Remodelers Home Tour and Studs, Struts and Stilettos. After 12 years of being active I found myself at a table with Diane Quinn at the October general membership meeting and they were looking for new board members, I briefly asked Diane what that was about and she said you should do it, it will be fun, so here I am!

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One of the best gifts I ever received was: A fishing pole for my 8th birthday from my Dad (even though it was Feb. I thought that was the best thing ever – my very own pole!) On my refrigerator, I keep: Nothing (sometimes inside has nothing as well!) What did you want to be when you grew up? Ironically an Interior Designer. However, when I was about 6 or 7 I wanted to be a truck driver, I loved the TV show B.J. and the Bear.

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FREE EXHIBITOR INFORMATION SESSION! Make the most of your trade show experience.

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8:45-9:00 a.m. Registration & Breakfast 9:00-10:30 a.m. Training Session

3586 55th Street NW • Rochester, MN 55901 (Across from Gander Mountain)

FREE EXHIBITOR INFORMATION SESSION! This seminar discusses how you can make the most of your trade show experience and walks you through the trade show exhibitor process step-by-step, from planning to post-event follow through. Great for first-time trade show exhibitors, and seasoned exhibitors, who would like a refresher or new ideas to increase ROI from these types of events. TOPICS INCLUDE: • Planning & Objectives • Selecting & Training Staff

• Engaging Attendees • Sorting & Capturing Target Audience • Turning Leads into Business

RSVP Seating is limited. All personnel staffing the exhibit are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP by Friday, January 20 to Sharill Mueller of Rochester Area Builders at (507) 282-7698 or smueller@rochesterareabuilders.com.

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President

Christy Buchan, Energy Products & Design, Inc.

Karen Blissenbach, Design Studio B

Delbert Feenstra, Knutson Construction Services

Rick Dold, Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren

John Eckerman, The Boldt Company

Mike Allen, Mike Allen Homes, LLC Mickey Elias, Elias Construction, LLC Rob Jones, Superior Mechanical Levi Kaiser, Alvin E. Benike, Inc. Carla Kilpatrick, Home Federal Savings Bank Jon Range, Range Construction, LLC Brian Sheehan, Weis Builders, Inc. Frank Streit, Premier Bank Rochester

Tom Leimer, Knutson Construction Services, Chair Jason Snow, Brock White Company, Vice Chair Jake Schleusner, Merit Contracting, Inc., Past Chair

Dana Hlebichuk, Widseth Smith Nolting, Chair

Jason Woodhouse, CRW architecture + design group, inc., Chair

Vice President Secretary Treasurer

Past President Directors

Builders Exchange Council Representatives

Commercial Builders Council Development Council Chair Remodelers Council Chair

Jerry Jensen, Valor Mechanical, Inc., Chair

Joe Weis, Weis Builders, Inc. Steve Buss, Cornerstone Builders & Real Estate, Inc.

National Life Directors National Directors

David Kane, Widseth Smith Nolting, Rep. Levi Kaiser, Alvin E. Benike, Inc.

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

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John Eischen JEischen@RochesterAreaBuilders.com

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Member Rebate Program

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Continuing Education for the Building Industry Let Rochester Area Builders provide you with your Continuing Education credits at a great price, with qualified instructors and interesting and useful topics. Our classes are just $89 for RAB members, which includes a 7 hour session, lunch, and all resource materials. Each 7 hour session contains 1 hour for your energy requirement All classes/sessions to be held at Canadian Honker Events at Apache in Rochester. .

Wednesday, January 4, 2017 Registration Deadline: December 30, 2016

12:30—1:20 Air Filtration Testing for Home Builders Brandon Vagt (1 credit)

XRG Concepts, LLC

INSTRUCTOR: Darrell George, Building Products, Inc. 8:00—3:30 (7 credits) Insulation: Stop Wasting Energy (1.5 credits) Attic Ventilation: Best Practices (1.8 credits) Decking: Making the Connection (1.5 credits) Fire Rated Frame Systems (1.2 credits) Ins & Outs of Siding (1.0 credits) ** 45 minute LUNCH BREAK included **

Thursday, January 26, 2017 Registration Deadline: January 23, 2017

INSTRUCTOR: Peter Kulczyk, Green Code Knowledge, LLC 8:00—3:30 (7 credits) MN Residential Building & Energy Code Questions & Answers ** 45 minute LUNCH BREAK included ** This full-day program, in a question & answer format, will focus on remodeling (additions, residing, reroofing, replace-ment windows, interior modifications, fire damage and storm damage) along with some of the unique code issues related to new construction. This program is based on the 2015 Minnesota Residential Code (2012 International Residential Code) and Minnesota-specific amendments.

Friday, February 17, 2017 Registration Deadline: February 14, 2017

Full Day = 7 Credits) 8:00—9:45 Construction Disputes 101: Effectively Identifying & Resolving Disputes (2 credits) Rick Dold & Dave Hammargren Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren

The seminar will cover the following: contract provisions a contractor should include in anticipation of litigation/ADR; the various forms and contexts of dispute resolution; types of lawsuits and claims; and how insurance and indemnity issues factor into dispute resolution. 10:00—11:45 Footing & Foundation Provisions of the 2015 MN Residential Code (2 credits) Roger Axel

Building Official for the City of New Hope; AMBO

This seminar will identify the provisions of Chapter 4 FOUNDATIONS of the 2015 MN Residential Code as they apply to footings and foundations for residential and related accessory structures. The intent of this seminar is to help the residential contractor understand and identify specific requirements as they apply to their proposed building project. Having an understanding of the MN Residential Code provisions helps minimize project delays and cost overruns. Minimizing corrections helps establish an effective relationship with the local building department.

This session will cover basic information on Air Infiltration Testing of new construction homes: code specifics, calculations, preparation and testing procedures. It will also provide feedback and historical test results of air infiltration testing since the new energy code went into effect, as well as identify key areas and details when air sealing a new construction home. 1:30—2:20 Requirements of the 2012 IRC—Fire Protection of Floors Mark Weegman (1 credit)

Weyerhaeuser - Trus Joist Engineered Wood Products

The 2015 MN Building Code changes regarding fire protection impacts how homes are built including requirements for the fire protection of floors in single family residences. This course will discuss how the changes affect the structure and the approved alternatives and exceptions to the code. 2:30—3:20 Problems & Solutions to Supporting Large Loads Mark Weegman (1 credit)

Weyerhaeuser—Trus Joist Engineered Wood Products

The current design and building practices have created large loads which are difficult to support and transfer to foundation, especially with the new codes. This course will address built up columns supporting large loads and the contributing issues of the sill plate overhanging the foundation, in addition to plate crushing considerations throughout the entire structure. Refunds: All registration fees are non-refundable unless cancellation notice is given at least one week prior to class date. Fees may be transferred to another class at any time within the current year. Confirmation: A confirmation will be emailed to you prior to the class date. If you do not receive confirmation, please contact the RAB office to ensure that you are properly registered. Energy: Each full day session has at least 1 hour to cover the energy requirement. Cost Includes: One fee covers the class, coffee/donuts, lunch, and all resource materials.

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11:45—12:30 ** LUNCH BREAK ** All classes are pending approval by the MN Department of Labor & Industry for continuing education for residential building contractors, remodelers, roofers and building officials.

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Urban Land Institute study shows suburban living will continue to be preferred

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Austin is oﬀering a ve-year tax abatement for new single and multi-family construction Click HERE for more information

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Some key ndings: We are largely a suburban country. Suburban growth drives metropolitan growth. Majority of young people prefer suburbs. The Majority of people work in suburbs and have higher incomes in comparison with other regions. Click HERE for full study

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More Voters Leads to Better Codes Fire sprinkler mandates will stay in the International Residential Code, but builders and developers will see other construction cost savings after more than 162,000 votes were cast for 577 proposals on the ballot for the International Code Council’s 2016 Online Governmental Consensus Vote, which ended November 27th. After weeks of phone calls and personal visits, NAHB members were successful in pushing the results to reflect the point of view of the Code Official, rather than that of the product manufacturer. “This shows the value of our association as the consistent voice for safe, cost-effective construction – and being the voice for home buyers,” said NAHB Construction, Codes and Standards Chairman Phil Hoffman. Click HERE to see the preliminary results and highlights to the 2018 editions of International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Energy Conservation Code, and International Fire Code.

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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY Rochester Area Builders, Inc. is proud to announce their 2017 scholarship program. Either $1000 or $500 non-renewable scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors and college freshman. Scholarships are made available through the Remodelers Council, the Commercial Builders Council, and the Builders Exchange of Rochester. Scholarships are for attendance in a post-secondary program in a construction-related eld including technical school, trade school, apprenticeship, or college. Scholarship recipients will be announced in June 2017. To be eligible for any scholarships, applications must be postmarked by May 5, 2017. CRITERIA: 1. Applicant must be a resident of Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Steele, Wabasha, Winona counties or be recommended by a RAB or BER member. 2. Applicant must be accepted by a post secondary program in a construction related eld including technical school, trade school, apprenticeship, or college. 3. Applicant must have a 2.5 or better G.P.A. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; High School Transcript Required 4. Applicant must demonstrate nancial need. 5. Scholarship will be paid directly to the school.

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January Meeting Tuesday, January 17th 11:30am

Thursday, April 20, 2017 Mayo Civic Center Auditorium Studs, Struts & Stilettos is a Construction Fashion ExposĂŠ designed to showcase the creativity and resourcefulness of our building industry professionals, while at the same time raising funds for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity. All of the designs showcased will be inspired by, and partially created from, materials used in the building industry.

Designers Wanted! Download Entry Forms HERE Deadline: February 17th

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Thank You! Thank you to Jerry Jensen for serving the past two years as Chair of the Remodelers Council. His dedication to Rochester Area Builders and the Council is greatly appreciated! 2016 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairperson: Jerry Jensen, Valor Mechanical, Inc. Vice Chairperson: Katie Darval, Beyond Kitchens, LLC Denyle Devlaeminck, Ferguson Enterprises Katie Darval, Beyond Kitchens, LLC Bob Robertson, Radcliffe Homes & Remodeling. Kathy Blohm, Top Shop of Rochester, Inc. Brian Chladek, Chladek Construction, LLC Patrick Murphy, Tonna Mechanical Rory Londer, Roryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Improvement

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Example offer for NAHB members who are business owners:

Up to

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400 =

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In potential value

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Rochester Building Permits

New Residential Single Family Dwelling

2016

VALUATION

2015

VALUATION

2,227,242

3,893,482

Townhome Dwelling

422,964

1,530,432

Two-Family Houses

Manufactured Home

Multi-Family Bldgs (Units)

Existing Residential Deck Addition

66,698

33,658

Room Addition

144,125

300,000

Porch Additions

76,500

Other Additions

76,693

Basement Finish

406,136

248,952

Alterations

452,440

462,293

Multi-Family Addition

8,391

Multi-Family Alterations

70,182

125,500

New Commercial 0

Assembly (General)

Assembly (Restaurant/Bar)

Business

500,000

4,840,980

Education

Factory/Industrial

Institution

Mercantile

Miscellaneous

Residential (Apartment)

Residential (Care/Assisted Living)

Residential (Care/Hotel/Motel)

Storage (General)

Storage (Parking Garage)

Storage (Warehouse)

Utility (General)

500

98,300

Utility (Private Garage)

Existing Commercial 0

25,026,728

2,219,237

Structural Shell

1,500,000

495,000

“White Box”

Interior Demolition Only

Other Phased Permits

10,000

Alterations

Other Construction Business Signs

Single Family Homes/Townhomes 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

January

February

March

April

July

August

September October

2014

2015

May

2016

June

November December

*total may differ as permits may have been voided.

Assembly (Church)

Addition

November 2016

290,702

70,629

Advertising Signs

209,962

Footings & Foundations

2,190,000

Demolition

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Year To Date Statistics

NO.

2016 VALUATION NO.

2015 VALUATION

Building Permits Issued to Date

2261

410,929,033

2,216

462,332,263

Single Family Dwelling

312

76,765,775

257

63,661,501

Multi-Family Buildings Total Units: 1,249

113,939,252

142,500,263

Trade Permits Issued to Date

8050

96,578,777

7,555

104,381,449

Electrical

2531

41,467,918

2,455

45,760,523

328

79,550

289

89,100

Electrical (Temp. Service) Mechanical (HVAC)

2071

27,309,649

1,885

28,994,586

Mechanical (Gas Piping)

626

915,012

601

1,218,032

Mechanical (Fireplace)

354

1,018,901

338

915,691

Mechanical (Hydronic) Plumbing

Total Permits YTD

161

9,126,331

136

8,560,531

1979

16,661,416

1,851

18,842,986

10,311

1,376,716,800

9,771

566,713,712

Information and downloads available at Rochester Building Safety Department’s Website: http://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/building-safety/reports/building-permits

Byron

Building Permits

November 2016 New Residential

NUMBER

VALUATION

Single Family Attached

735,000

Single Family Detached

650,000

Basement Finish

22,800

Deck Addition

6,600

Existing Residential

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Olmsted County Permits YTD

New Residential

2016

VALUATION

2015

VALUATION

Single Family-Detached

696,460

6,523,373

Single Family-Attached

510,021

315,964

Garage

148,553

1,191,558

Residential Deck

5,320

187,089

Addition

5,950

425,535

Alterations

248,355

670,682

Garage Addition

73,320

442,502

534,312

Miscellaneous Permits

November 2016 2016

VALUATION

2015

VALUATION

Mechanical

100,657

107

775,383

Plumbing

87,260

400,386

Total Permits

2,051,302

402

19,573,339

New Commercial/Industrial Recreational

Church/Religious

Industrial/Warehouse

2,227,190

Store/Restaurant

Nonresidential Building

5,764,186

Service/Repair Station

47,184

Addition

115,407

11,987

Alterations

2,137,465

Reroofing

$6,600

Pool, Retaining Wall, etc.

60,000

139,133

Manufactured Homes

Commercial/Industrial

Other Structures

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BENEFITS OF BEING A MEMBER OF THE BUILDERS EXCHANGE OF ROCHESTER  Website displays information about the projects we have  The Weekly Bulletin is sent with information about projects we have  Physical Plan Room for viewing projects that are available in hard copy  Physical Plan Room for viewing projects that are online only  Hard Copy projects may be checked out overnight or for the weekend  Members can get black & white or color plan copies  Search the Membership Directory and Buyers Guide on the website  Create Filter/Searches to narrow your field of projects  Tracked projects are shown under My Projects for quick access  Projects at least a week out can be requested  Members can subscribe to the Plans Online Service to view and save all full‐size plans, complete specs, and full addenda  Members can subscribe to the ExNet to get bi‐weekly updates via email to supplement the Weekly Bulletin  Annual Golf Outing at Somerby Golf Club in Byron  Annual Membership Directory  Members can join the RAB Commercial Builders Council (CBC)  Members can get quality workers compensation insurance through The Builders Group (TBG)  Members can attend special classes free of charge  Members can advertise in the Weekly Bulletin and the Annual Directory  Support the Exchange at the Golf Outing, the Annual Membership Meeting, or our Halloween or Christmas Coloring Contests with sponsorship (507) 282‐6531 * planroom@bexroch.com 108 Elton Hills Ln NW, Rochester MN 55901 * www.bexroch.com

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Membership Information Membership Renewals

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

One Year HomePro Home Inspections, Inc. Bolton & Menk, Inc. Diamond Vogel Paints

2015 2015 2015

Hiawatha Broadband Communications, Inc. ERH Developing, Inc.

2015 2015

Two to Four Years Northgate Chiropractic Clinic

2014

Wausau Supply

2014

Wells Concrete

2014

Midwest Walls, LLC

2013

Five to Nine Years RSP Architects Advantage Cabinets, Inc. First Alliance Credit Union Tom Kalmes Construction, Inc. Laitala Tile Company Brooks Excavating Company, Inc. American Engineering Testing, Inc. Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company Markham Homes, LLC Crescent Electric Supply Company

Ten to 19 Years Kwik Trip, Inc.

Kruger Electric, Inc. Hutch’s Custom Cabinets Massey Land Surveying & Engineering Powers Ventures Space Concepts, Inc. Jim Whiting Nursery & Garden Center, Inc. Creative Hardwood Floors Gander Plumbing & Heating, Inc. TSP Architects & Engineers

2010 2010 2010 2008 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2005 2004 2004 2003 1999 1998 1997

20 to 24 Years Viking Electric Supply Rochester Plumbing & Heating/Roto Rooter DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

1996 1996 1992

25 Years & More Thompson’s Garage Door and Openers Summit Custom Homes, LLC Culligan of Rochester & Kasson Tile Superstore & More AB Systems, Inc. Superior Mechanical Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. RSM US LLP Wendland Utz Hiller’s Flooring America Leitzen Concrete Products, Inc. Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation Rochester Ready Mix Concrete Co Kruse Lumber

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as of 11/30/16

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MEMBERSHIP TOTAL: 465 RETENTION RATE: 90.1% As of 12-15-2016

WE WELCOME THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS IN DECEMBER: ALL SONS’ EXTERIORS, INC. 23231 Logan Way Lakeville, MN 55044 Phone: 952-469-5221 Contact: Kathy Espelien Builder Member Residential Builder/Remodeler Sponsored by: None Listed COULEE BANK 1110 6th Street NW Rochester, MN 55901 Phone: 507-289-0137 Contact: Matt Nigbur Associate Member Bank Sponsored by: David Kane – Widseth Smith Nolting DICKISON BUILDERS, LLC 247 River Highlands Ln NW Rochester, MN 55901 Phone: 507-358-7666 Contact: Troy Dickison Builder Member Residential Builder Sponsored by: Melissa Dickison – Think Mutual Bank

MR. SANDLESS FLOOR REFINISHING

21301 Indian Hills Rd Albert Lea, MN 56007 Phone: 507-320-7422 Contact: Troy Irvine Associate Member Floor Refinishing Sponsored by:

Rick Erickson – HomePro Home Inspections, Inc.

WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE 940 37th Street NW Rochester, MN 55901 Phone: 507-529-3700 Contact: Michelle Williams Associate Member Mortgage Lending Sponsored by: None Listed ZEN CUSTOM HOMES 325 Alliance Place NE Rochester, MN 55906 Phone: 507-319-3464 Contact: Debbie Price Builder Member Residential Builder Sponsored by: None Listed

DUKE AERIAL, INC. 601 Barbaree Lane Byron, MN 55920 Phone: 507-218-4886 Contact: Andrew Flaming Associate Member Equipment Rental Sponsored by: Jerry Jensen – Valor Mechanical, Inc.

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