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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. + Al Barker Custom Homes, Inc. + Alexander & Sons Builders + All Craft Exteriors, LLC + All Sons' Exteriors, Inc. + Allen Outdoor Solutions, LLC + Allied Building Products + All-Star Basements + Altra Federal Credit Union + Alvin E. Benike, Inc. + 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. + Barrier Free Access, Inc. + Basement Water Control + Batzel Builders, Inc. + BDS Contract Door & Hardware Co. + Beckley's Office Products + Beetles Bar & Grill, Inc. + Beyond Kitchens, LLC + Bigelow & Lennon Construction, LLC + Bigelow Homes + Blooming Prairie EDA + Bobcat of Rochester + Bob's Construction, Inc. + Bolton & Menk, Inc. + Brandl Anderson Homes, Inc. + Brandon Henderson's Construction Plus, LLC + 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 + Brooks Excavating Company, Inc. + Bruce Bucknell Construction, Inc. + Budget Blinds + Burdick Builders, Inc. + By Design Builders, LLC dba Wausau Homes + Byrne Electric, Inc. + Cachiaras Building & Remodeling + Cambria + Carpet One + CarpetsPlus of Rochester + Centurion Ridge, LLC + Charter Communications/Spectrum Reach + Charterpoint Wealth Strategies + Chatfield Lumber Company, Inc. + Chladek Construction, LLC + Chosen Valley Testing, Inc. + Chris Fritsch Custom Homes, LLC + Christian Brothers Cabinets + CHS, Inc. + Citizens One Home Loans + City Auto Glass + City of Byron + City of Chatfield + City of Elgin + City of Eyota + City of Lanesboro + City of Preston + City of Spring Valley + Citywide Insulation, Inc. + Claremont EDA + Clayton Thomas Blinds of Rochester + 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 + Craig Swanson Builders, Inc. + 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 + 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. + Dale Gathje Construction, Inc. + Dan Severson Builders, Inc. + Data-Smart Computers, Inc. + David Reiland Building Contractor, LLC + DeGeus Tile & Granite + Derby Construction LLC + 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. + Dodge County EDA + Dolan's Landscape Center, Inc. + DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen + Duke Aerial, Inc. + Dunham Associates, Inc. + Dunlap & Seeger PA + Dura-Oak Kitchen Make Overs + Dynamic Masonry Products, LLC + Eckert Construction, Inc. + ECSI System Integrators + Edel Construction, LLC + Edina Realty Home Services + Elcor Construction, Inc. + Elcor Realty of Rochester, Inc. + 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 Home Builders & Remodelers + Expert Insulation, Inc. + Express Employment Professionals + Extreme Panel Technologies, Inc. + F&M Community Bank + Fat Willy's Bar & Grill + Ferguson Enterprises + Fieldstone Family Homes, Inc. + First Alliance Credit Union + First Choice Homes, LLC + First Security Bank + FloCore + Ford Metro, Inc. + Foster Construction, Inc. + Franklin Energy + Frattalone Companies, Inc. + Gander Plumbing & Heating, Inc. + Gary Kline Roofing, Inc. + Gerhards - The Kitchen & Bath Store + Goodin Company + GP Development, Inc. + Great River Overhead Door + Green Lawncare Irrigation & Service Co. + Greg Speedling Contracting, Inc. + H&H Company of Rochester, LLC + Habitat for Humanity - Rochester Area + Haley Comfort Systems + 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. + Hentges Glass Company + HGA Architects and Engineers + Hiawatha Broadband Communications, Inc. + Hicks Electric, Inc. + Higgins Custom Cabinetry + High Definition Homes, LLC + Hiller's Flooring America + HiMEC at Home + Hirshfield's Decorating Center + Home Federal Savings Bank + Home Improvement Professionals, Inc. + Home Systems Installation, LLC + HomeOnTrack + HomePro Home Inspections, Inc. + Houston County EDA + Hunt Electric Corporation + Hutch's Custom Cabinets + ICC Restoration & Cleaning Services + iHeartMedia + Image Smartz, LLC + Innovative Surfaces, Inc. + Installed Building Solutions II, LLC + Insty Prints + IntegraSpec Central/Jeff Mueller Construction + Interiors by J.Curry, LLC + Int'l Brthrhd of Electrical Wrkrs Local 343 + J&M Consulting + J.E. Dunn Construction + J.F. Ahern Co. + J.P. Johnson Custom Builders, Inc. + James Hardie Building Products + JC Custom Homes, LLC + Jeff Hinkle Custom Homes, Inc. + Jim Whiting Nursery & Garden Center, Inc. + JMS Custom Homes, LLC + JP's Construction Remodeling & Repair, Inc. + K&M Glass Company + K&S Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical + K.W. Billman, Inc. + Kahler Hospitality Group + Keller Williams Premier Realty + Kenny Inc. + King's Flooring, LLC + Kirkland Enterprises, LLC + Kitchens Plus + Knutson Construction Sylvester Construction, LLC + Key Builders, Inc. + Kimley-Horn & Associates, 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. + Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren + Larry Newman Drywall + Larsen Industries, Inc. + Larson Siding & Windows + Legends Concrete, Inc. + Inc. + Lewiston EDA + Leyendecker Homebuilders, LLC + Lodermeier's, Inc. + Low Voltage Contractors, Leitzen Concrete Products, Inc. + Lembke Construction, Inc. + Lowe's Home Improvement + Luxury Bath Remodeling + M.P. Kaye Builders, Inc. + Maas Companies, Inc. + Madery Construction, LLC + Maier Tree & Lawn + Majestic Homes, Inc. + 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 C o n struction, 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 Jack, LLC + Michael Quinn Law Office + Michael's Custom Cabinets, Inc. + Midwest Walls, LLC + Mike Allen Homes, LLC + Minnesota Building Contractors + Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation + Morris Concrete, Inc. + Mr. Sandless Floor Refinishing + Nathan Gransee ConstrucMinnwest Bank + MLT Group + tion, LLC + Nick Severson Construction, LLC + North Risk Partners, C.O. Brown Division + 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 + O l m s t e d 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 + 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. + 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. + R&M Development Company + R. Fleming Construction, Inc. + R.J. Manemann Custom Homes + Radcliffe Homes & Remodeling + Range Custom Homes, LLC + RCON Homes, Inc. + RE/MAX Results + Real Property Appraisals, LLC + Region Millworks, Inc. + Reliable Contractors, Inc. + Rick Yerhot Builder + Robert Gill Builder, Inc. + Robert Suk Law Office, PLLC + Rochester Area Appraisals, LLC + Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce + Rochester Area Econ. Development, Inc. (RAEDI) + Rochester Area Foundation + Rochester Asphalt & Concrete, 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. + Rory's Home Improvement, LLC + RSM US LLP + RSP Architects + Ryan & Grinde, Ltd. + Ryan Electric, Inc. + Ryan Windows & Siding, Inc. + Rymark Construction, LLC + S&S Overhead Door, Inc. + S.L. Contracting, Inc. + Sargent's Landscape Nursery, Inc. + Schoeppner, Inc. + Schwickert's Tecta America, LLC + Scott Berberich Construction, LLC + Seavey Builders, Inc. + Shanahan Building & Remodeling, LLC + Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. + Sign Here, Inc. + Simonson Builders, LLC + Smart Home Innovations & Engineering, Inc. + Smart-HR + Smith Schafer & Associates, Ltd. + Solar Connection, Inc. + Somerby Golf Community + Space Concepts, Inc. + Spring Grove EDA + Spring Valley Overhead Door, Inc. + St. Charles EDA + Stadsvold's Lawn & Landscape + Stantec + Steel Constructors, Inc. + Sterling State Bank + Steve Gentry Construction, LLC + Stevens Heating, Inc. + Stewartville EDA + Stier Construction, Inc. + Stone Expressions + StoneBridge Builders, LLC + Struve's Paint and Decorating + Summit Custom Homes, LLC + Summit Fire Protection Company + Sunbelt Rentals + Superior Mechanical + Swenke Ims Contracting, LLC + Synergy Products + Tag's Drywall, Inc. + Tamarack Materials, Inc. + Thatcher Pools & Spas, Inc. + The Blue Book of Building & Construction + The Boldt Company + The Design Connection + The Home Depot + The Kitchen Design Studio + The Pinske Edge - Rochester + The Urban Studio, LLC + 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 + Todd Eidem Construction, Inc. + Tom Brogan Heating & Air Conditioning + Tom Kalmes Construction, Inc. + 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 + 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 + W.L. Hall Company + WA Insurance + Warners' Stellian Appliance Co., Inc. + Waste Management + Wausau Supply + Weis Builders, Inc. + Wells Concrete + Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota NA + Wells Fargo Home Mortgage + Wells Fargo Home Mortgage East + Wells Fargo Private Mortgage Banking + Wendland Utz + Werner Electric + West Bank + West Concord EDA + WHKS & Company + Widseth Smith Nolting + Wildwood Sports Bar and Grill + Wilson Tibor & Maves, Ltd. + Wintrust Mortgage + Wobig Construction, LLC + Women Communications, LLC + Workforce Development, Inc. + Wright Homes, Inc. + WSB & Associates, Inc. + WT Lighting + Xcel Energy + XRG Concepts, LLC + Your Home Improvement Company + Zen Custom Homes + Zillgitt Civil Design + Zumbro Haven, LLC = RAB

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January 2017 Happy New Year! It’s that time of year again – Home Show time – February 10-12!! We are fortunate enough as an organization to be able to host such a fantastic venue for our members to showcase their products and services. If you are one of those members – thank you! If you have not signed up yet there is still time to secure a booth, but hurry, only a few remain. For the rest of our membership please stop by the Civic Center to visit with your colleagues and show your support for the building industry. Speaking of Home Shows, I was able to briefly attend the International Builders Show in Florida this past weekend. I say only briefly as I was primarily there to attend class to prepare for this year as your President. I am very honored to be able to serve you, our members, to the best of my ability over the next 12 months. While in the NAHB class with other chapter leaders from across the nation, we had a chance to share with the group what we felt are the biggest challenges facing our industry. I’m not all that pleased to report that from Alaska to Alabama I heard the same thing that we are facing here in our area – the two main concerns everywhere were affordable housing and the shortage of skilled workforce labor. It really hit home for me listening to the discussion around the table. If it weren’t for the Southern drawl, I’d think I was at the conference table in the builders’ office listening to issues we talk to our local leaders about during our Government Affairs meetings. In trying to find the silver lining, I walked away thinking that since we were all united by our membership with NAHB, together we will be able to make a difference. BUT it all starts at the local level, so get involved and make your membership count!

President’s Letter............................... 2 February Calendar................................3 2017 RAB Board Members Introduction ...................................... 4-5 Studs, Struts, & Stilettos................... 6 2017 Home Show.............................. 7 Press Release Knutson Construction................ 8 Membership Meeting......................... 9 Press Release Knutson Construction............... 10 Labor Shortage Keith Cousins.............................. 12 Press Release RAB.............................................. 13 Continuing Education........................ 14 Winter Site Maintence Rochester Public Works............15 RAB Volunteers Needed.................. 16 Membership Update........................18 New Sales up 5.2% NAHB.........................................19 RAB Scholarship Opportunity..........20 Economic Forcast Elliot Eisenberg......................... 21 Builders Exchange...........................25 Rochester Building Permits.............26 Olmsted............................................. 27 RAB Marketing Opportunites...........28 NAHB Member Discounts................29

I think the 2017 Board of Directors got off to a good start this week too, as we “competed” Builders against Associates in the Escape Room Challenge. Let’s just say it was close, as I want to unite the board, not divide it by exposing who got out first…wink, wink. I will conclude with something I tend to think about almost daily. I drive 52 South to work and along the highway a farmer has stacked large plastic wrapped bales that he wrote on in big black letters - “Farming, the Backbone of America”. At first I thought yeah, being a farm kid I could get behind that; but then I thought, where does the building industry fit in? If agriculture is the backbone, then we must be the back muscles as well as the arms and legs getting it all done! For without a roof over our heads or our cows we would all be in pretty rough shape!

Warmly,

Karen L. Blissenbach 2017 RAB President

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3:30 PM Exchange 12 Trustees

7:30 AM CBC Executive Committee

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8:00 AM Remodelers Exec 12:00 PM Exec 6 Committee

7:30 AM Membership

12:00 PM Development Council – 3:00 PM RAB

13 Board Meeting

12:00 PM 14 Ambassadors

12:00 PM Marketing 15 Committee

10 HOME SHOW

8:00 AM – 3:20 PM Education 16 Classes

11:30 AM Community Relations

9:00 AM Staff Meeting 11:30 AM Fashion Show 19 Committee

7:30 AM Green 20 Building

12:00 PM Golf Outing 21 Committee

5:00 PM General Membership 27 Meeting

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What is your hometown? Saint Paul, MN Family: Mom – lives in Florida Wife – Naomi Children – Son Ian & Victoria (daughter-in-law) with grandchildren – Connor, Natalie, Hayden, and Paige – live in Saint Paul Daughter Avis – lives in Saint Paul Annie, Amy, Peter, Brian – live in Colorado How many years have you been a member of RAB? Since 2013 Briefly state why RAB is important to you or your story of how you became a board member: Without a doubt, RAB’s is the foremost organization in the greater South East Minnesota for anyone involved in the construction industry. We joined to enable us to become acquainted with and to integrate with the professional trades people in the area. I was asked by John to join the Education committee two years ago. Being nominated to the Board is still a mystery to me. When you’re not working, what is your favorite thing to do? I enjoy reading, traveling, great restaurants, fly fishing, and the outdoors. What did you want to be when you grew up? Still waiting My first job was: Helping with a family owned restaurant called The Swirly Top, in Milltown, WI. Kinda like a Dairy Queen Brazier What aspect of the building industry do you find most interesting and why? After 40 years? Really?

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Where did you receive your training for your position in the industry? Both through the NKBA and a considerable amount of hands on training from William Ohs, who is one of the most prominent figures in America’s kitchen industry.

If I wrote my autobiography, the title would be: Life Is Not What It Seems.

What’s your favorite travel destination? I love Florida. It is beautiful and warm.

If I could learn any skill, I would learn how to: Paint

What is your favorite power tool and why? Jig Saw – I think you could build a house with a jig saw. Who is your favorite sports team? Really? I’ve lived in Minnesota my entire life. I hate sports teams. What in your life are you most proud of ? My wife. I had six children. She had seven. If I won the lottery, I would: Buy a cigar, a bottle of fine Brandy, sit on a sunny porch and watch sunsets. One of the best gifts I ever received was: Connor, my first grandchild. A book or movie I’d recommend is: Book: Martin Luther’s later commentary on Galatians. John Bunyan (author of Pilgrim’s Progress) thought it should be included in the Bible and stated it was the source of his conversion. Movie: The Mission. Great sound track, beautiful scenery, and an interesting story about the exploitation of the native people of South America.

My favorite junk food is: Double cheeseburger and medium fries.

My favorite place to eat is , and my favorite thing to order is: The Mucky Duck – Captiva Island, FL Sunsets – Wow! Flounder, crab cakes, shrimp, margaritas . . . If I were to try out for a reality TV show, I’d try out for __ because: Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown Meeting interesting people, eating, drinking . . . On my refrigerator, I keep: A bunch of unimportant stuff. My favorite website is: Youtube - Great concerts and travel videos and the occasional how to fix the things I break. One modern convenience I could never live without is: Not sure - never tried living without most of them – Sylvia recommended indoor plumbing and heat.

My best advice is: Be honest. A famous person I’d like to meet is Dietrich Bonhoeffer because: His writings have aided my spiritual conflicts.

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What is your hometown? Raised in Plainview, MN and now reside in Mazeppa, MN Family: Wife, Laura Sheehan; Dog, Hannah Sheehan; Cat, Remi Sheehan; Soon to be Daughter, Expecting April 28th, 2017.

Where did you receive your training for your position in the industry? Bachelor of Science in Construction with an emphasis in Management from the University of Wisconsin Stout. What’s your favorite travel destination? Colorado.

How many years have you been a member of RAB? I have been active for the last 5 years. Weis Builders is a founding member of RAB.

What is your favorite power tool and why? Favorite power tool would have to be the Dremel tool, it’s very versatile and can work on basically anything.

Briefly state why RAB is important to you or your story of how you became a board member: RAB is important to me because of the strong relationships that it helps foster between building professionals. It helps promote and develop good construction projects in our area to help with the local economy. RAB also serves as an important role in pushing issues at the State and National level where they can make our voices heard.

Who is your favorite sports team? The Minnesota Vikings.

When you’re not working, what is your favorite thing to do? Spend time with family and friends, skiing, golfing, and outdoor activities. What did you want to be when you grew up? Union Carpenter, I would say I got close to what I wanted in life. My first job was: Working at the local Golf Course in Plainview. What aspect of the building industry do you find most interesting and why? I have always found the Mechanical portion of the project the most interesting because it is what breathes life into the building and provides comfort to human beings. Without it, our buildings would not function. www.RochesterAreaBuilders.com

What in your life are you most proud of ? Finding someone that I can share my life with. If I won the lottery, I would: Take a well-deserved vacation with my family. One of the best gifts I ever received was: Two older Yamaha Snowmobiles A book or movie I’d recommend is: To Kill a Mocking Bird

My favorite junk food is: Pizza. If I could learn any skill, I would learn how to: How to play the Acoustic Guitar. Music has always fascinated me. My favorite place to eat is _____, and my favorite thing to order is: 300 First and the 8oz Grilled Bavette Steak (medium rare) If I were to try out for a reality tv show, I’d try out for ______ because: Flip or Flop, because they need more flops. On my refrigerator, I keep: Most recently, we have Christmas Cards reminding us of all of our family and friends. My favorite website is: Rochester Area Builders of course, well, when I have a life, News and Sports Websites. One modern convenience I could never live without is: Flushing toilets.

My best advice is: Be open minded. There are endless possibilities if this happens. A famous person I’d like to meet is ______ because: Bob Villa, Because I was fascinated with his shows when I was a child. If I wrote my autobiography, the title would be: The Life Beyond the Toolbox

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Knutson Construction Announces Two Promotions in their Rochester Market Rochester, Minnesota (December 1, 2016) – Knutson Construction, a leading builder in the Rochester market, announces Michael Johnson and Tyler Lenzner have been promoted, as Knutson continues to expand throughout the area. Michael Johnson has been promoted to project manager. Johnson has worked for Knutson for three years and has been involved with numerous complex, fast-paced projects including the Rochester Boys & Girls Club facility (aka The Place), Mower County Justice Center renovation, Treasure Island Resort and Casino’s Tado Steakhouse, and MnDot District 6 Headquarters remodel. He is currently managing the Mayo Civic Center expansion project in downtown Rochester. Mike has proven to be a team leader demonstrating ownership, attention to detail, and a willingness to train others. Tyler Lenzner has been promoted to assistant project manager. Lenzner joined Knutson in March 2014 upon graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Stout with a bachelor’s degree in construction management. He has been involved with a wide variety of projects during his time at Knutson, including multiple projects for the Rochester School District and other key clients. Since May 2015, Tyler has been an integral member of the Mayo Civic Center expansion project team. Lenzner’s work ethic, strong communication skills, and drive for perfection will ensure his continuous growth within Knutson. “These promotions represent Knutson’s commitment to providing career advancement and recognize both Michael and Tyler for their passion, dedication, and hard work,” stated Tom Leimer, vice president and general manager. Knutson Construction provides customers with preconstruction, design-build, general contracting and construction management services. Knutson has been providing expert construction services to health care, corporate, manufacturing, education, industrial, civic and retail customers since 1911. In addition to Rochester, Minnesota, Knutson has offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota; Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, Iowa; and Altoona, Wisconsin. To learn more about Knutson Construction, visit their website at: www.knutsonconstruction.com.

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General Membership Meeting

President

. Karen Blissenbach, Design Studio B

Vice President

Tuesday, January 31st Canadian Honker Events at Apache 1517 16th Street SW, Rochester 5:00pm Social Hour 6:00pm Dinner $18 & Announcements 7:00pm “Building Powerful Relationships” Speaker: Ken Taylor, Coach Ken Taylor – America’s Corporate & Personal Coach

Brian Sheehan, Weis Builders, Inc.

Secretary

Rick Dold, Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren

Frank Streit, Premier Bank

Treasurer

Past President

Christy Buchan, Energy Products & Design, Inc

Mike Allen, Mike Allen Homes, LLC Mickey Elias, Elias Construction, LLC Rob Jones, Superior Mechanical Levi Kaiser, Alvin E. Benike, Inc. Spenser Holmen, TLS Companies Don Gustason, Kitchen Design Studio Leslie McGilvray-Rivas, WSB & Associates Jerry Jensen, Valor Mechanical

Directors

Builders Exchange Council Representatives

Jason Snow, Brock White Company, Chair Katie Hermann, Vice Chair Tom Leimer, Knutson Construction Services, Past Chair

Commercial Builders Council

Join us as we announce Rochester Area Builders annual award winners: Distinguished Service Award for Builder and Associate, Cornerstone Award, Spike of the Year, and Rising Star! Registration for dinner is required by Friday, January 27th. Click HERE to register.

Frank Streit, Premier Bank, Chair

Bill Tointon, WSB & Associates, Chair

Development Council Chair Remodelers Council Chair

Katie Darval, Beyond Kitchens, Chair

National Life Directors

Joe Weis, Weis Builders, Inc.

David Kane, Widseth Smith Nolting, Rep. Levi Kaiser, Alvin E. Benike, Inc. Todd L Severson, TLS Companies, LLC Steve Buss, Cornerstone Builders & Real Estate, Inc. Joe Weis,Weis Builders, Inc.

National Directors

State Directors

Jim Gander, Superior Mechanical John McGuine, JM Consulting, Jean DeWitz, DeWitz Home Builders, Inc. David Pederson, Dunlap & Seeger, Rep. Dan Severson, Dan Severson Builders, Inc., Kathy Einck, Maplewood Homes.LLC

Executive Director

John Eischen JEischen@RochesterAreaBuilders.com

Staff

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Audra Bolduan audra@bexroch.com Marketing, Builders Exchange Trustees

Keith Cousins KCousins@RochesterAreaBuilders.com Government Affairs, Commercial Builders Council, Development Council, Building Safety Advisory Group, Public Works Advisory Group, Community Relations, Green Building, Marketing

Sharill Mueller SMueller@RochesterAreaBuilders.com Home Show, Showcase Committee

Rebekah Nielsen RNielsen@RochesterAreaBuilders.com Ambassadors, Education, Membership, Fashion Show, Program, Spike Club, Remodelers Council: Executive & Remodelers Tour

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Knutson Construction Announces Two Promotions Knutson Construction Announces Sarah Arnold is Promoted to Project Engineer ROCHESTER, MN (January 5, 2016) — Knutson Construction, a leading builder in the Rochester area, is pleased to announce that Sarah Arnold has been promoted to project engineer. Arnold is a graduate of Rochester Community and Technical College where she received an associate’s degree in computer art and design. Arnold joined Knutson in the fall of 2014 as project assistant after spending seven years working for the Rochester Public Schools. Sarah brings a unique skill set, including expertise in best value procurement, schedule development, facilities maintenance, construction administration, Revit, and material procurement to her new role. Since joining Knutson, Arnold has been involved in the Whitewater State Park expansion, Peace United Church addition, and, most notably, as the onsite project assistant for the Mayo Civic Center expansion project. “Sarah has continued to demonstrate ownership and accountability coordinating day-to-day administrative tasks with the project team’s she has worked with and actively leading the submittal, punchlist, and close-out processes. We are thrilled to be able to tap into the full capacity of Sarah’s diverse skill set and breadth of experience to support our busy Rochester team and are committed to recognizing hard work and dedication by promoting from within,” stated Tom Leimer, vice president and general manager. Knutson Construction Announces Stacey Albers is Promoted to Office Administrator ROCHESTER, MN (January 12, 2016) — Knutson Construction, a leading builder in the Rochester area, is pleased to announce that Stacey Albers has been promoted to office administrator. Albers has been with Knutson for six months and is a graduate of Southeast Technical College in Red Wing with a degree in business administration. Since joining Knutson, Albers has been involved with a number of projects including the Rochester Armory renovation, Mankato East High School renovation, multiple projects at IBM, and closeout for the Rochester Community and Technical College CTECH project. “Stacey’s attention to detail, past administrative experience, and eagerness to learn will help enhance the efficiencies of Rochester operations and invariably the long-term satisfaction of Knutson’s internal and external partners. We are pleased to be able to leverage Stacey’s full potential and are committed to the growth of our employees,” stated Tom Leimer, vice president and general manager. Knutson Construction provides customers with preconstruction, design-build, general contracting and construction management services. Knutson has been providing expert construction services to health care, corporate, manufacturing, education, industrial, civic and retail customers since 1911. In addition to Rochester, Knutson has offices in Minneapolis, Minn.; Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and Altoona, Wisconsin. To learn more about Knutson Construction Services, visit its website at:

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Associate Member Directory Registration Associate Members can register below to be listed in our Associate Member Directory which indicates who supplies or installs any of the 50+ Manufacturer brands in the Member Rebate Program. The Manufacturers are offering the same rebates to HBA Builder and Remodeler members as the "Top-5 Builders" receive. www.HBArebates.com

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Labor Shortage

Via Post Bulletin See LINK By Keith Cousins - Public Affairs Director

How does a $67,000 salary sound? How about $70,000? What if these jobs donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t require a college degree?

Welcome to the trades. The average salary of an electrician is $67,000. A plumber is even higher at $70,000. Carpentry skills can gain you $48,000. There is a labor demand across the board. Many trade workers are on the brink of retirement with no one to fill their place. Over half of the workforce is at least 45 years old with the average age of an electrician reaching 58. What can we do?

It starts with the parents and schools. Parents must realize that trade careers are viable for their children. Educators and counselors need to erase the stigma and explore opportunities for students. But what about college?

Yes, college degrees are valuable. However, the environment we live in now requires exploring alternative options. A four-year university degree is not for everyone. Student loans are crippling. Dropout rates are problematic. Degree-required job opportunities can be few and far between. In fact, more than half of college graduates are working in jobs that do not require college degrees. Rather itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fast-tracking through the union with good pay and benefits or starting your own business, these are all viable options that need to be explored. 12

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Press Release January 1st, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2017 Builders Board of Directors Rochester, MN – Rochester Area Builders, Inc. (RAB), a professional trade association which supports and promotes the building industry in Southeast Minnesota, has announced their 2017 Board of Directors. The 2017 Board of Directors for Rochester Area Builders, Inc. are: Karen Blissenbach, Design Studio B, President; Brian Sheehan, Weis Builders, Inc, Vice President; Rick Dold, Larkin Hoffman, Secretary; Frant Streit, Premier Bank, Treasurer; Christy Buchan, Energy Products & Design, Past-President. Builder Directors include: Mike Allen, Mike Allen Homes, LLC; Mickey Elias, Elias Construction; Levi Kaiser, Alvin E. Benike, Inc.; Spenser Holmen, TLS Companies; Kevin Sternberg, Countryside Builders; Don Gustason, Kitchen Design Studio; Associate Directors will be: Jerry Jensen, Valor Mechanical; Rob Jones, Superior Mechanical; Leslie McGilvray-Rivas, WSB & Associates. Representatives from the Builders Exchange of Rochester are: Jason Snow, Brock White Company, Chair; Katie Herrman, Kraus Anderson, Vice Chair; Tom Leimer, Knutson Construction, Past Chair. Chairs for the Councils will be: Remodelers Council – Katie Darval, Beyond Kitchens; Development Council – Bill Tointon, WSB & Associates; Commercial Builders Council – Frank Streit, Premier Bank. The State Directors will be David Pederson, Dunlap & Seeger; Jim Gander, Superior Mechanical; John McGuine, Schoeppner, Inc.; Dan Severson, Dan Severson Builders, Inc.; Jean DeWitz, DeWitz Home Builders; Kathy Einck, Maplewood Homes. The National Directors will be Joe Weis, Weis Builders, Inc.; David Kane, Widseth Smith Nolting.; Levi Kaiser, Alvin E. Benike, Inc.; Steve Buss, Cornerstone; Todd Severson, TLS Rochester Area Builders, Inc., chartered in 1953, is a professional organization of commercial and residential builders, remodelers, developers, and associated businesses dedicated to advancing the building industry in Southeast Minnesota. We are the trusted voice of the industry, providing leadership, education, networking, and information resources to our members, community, and government officials. For more information, contact Keith Cousins Public Affairs Director Rochester Area Builders, Inc. (507) 282-7698 Kcousins@RochesterAreaBuilders.com www.RochesterAreaBuilders.com

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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.

2017 Education Sponsors

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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Winter Site Maintenance Winter conditions can make it difficult to stabilize construction sites. The mountains of snow will eventually melt and run off the site. Properly prepared sites will have best management practices (BMPs) that control sediment and prevent erosion during winter warm-ups and the spring thaw. Taking the time to maintain erosion and sediment control BMPs on site will protect our waterways from sediments and keep your construction site in compliance. Winter Maintenance • Check erosion and sediment control measures as snow melts to make sure they are working as you intended. • Minimize the ground you disturb and stabilize these areas immediately. • Conduct, at a minimum, weekly perimeter inspections. Use sandbags or other measures to repair damaged silt fence when frozen ground makes driving posts in feasible. • Keep sandbags and gravel onsite to address problems that need immediate attention. • Follow all winter maintenance strategies outlined in the site’s SWPPP. Winter Construction • Enlarge and stabilize site entrances to enable snow stockpiling. • Provide a 15 foot-wide buffer around perimeter controls to prevent damage from snow clearing. A 25 foot wide buffer from snow storage areas is also encouraged. • Stockpile frozen materials, including soil, separately and at least 100 feet away from any wetland or water resources. Frozen materials will melt in the spring and can become unworkable and difficult to transport because of high moisture content. • As always, limit the amount of ground you disturb. • Options for sediment barriers installed during frozen conditions include: compost berms, logs and rolls, fiber rolls, rock bags, and rock filters. Additionally, consider putting your hard surfaces on a low-salt diet this winter. It is important to keep our sidewalks, driveways, and roads free of ice and snow during winter; however, rivers and lakes pay a price when we over-apply deicing products. Once salt is introduced to water, it does not go away and it negatively impacts aquatic plants and animals. You can lessen your contribution to salt in our waterways by: matching your product to the conditions, reducing how much product you use, and sweeping up remaining product between storms. Find additional information and short videos on winter maintenance including winter salt applications here:

http://www.pca.state.mn.us/sbiz41 Sources: www.pca.state.mn.us; www.nebraskah2o.org

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE RAB HOME SHOW!

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for volunteers to help with the RAB Home Show booth this year. We have spots for member to greet visitors, give directions, distribute brochures, and answer general questions. Tell the public about RAB and your company!

Congratulations to Joe Weis on being named the Post-Bulletinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Business Person of the Year! We are especially grateful for his time and commitment to this association as a 2-time past president. We look forward to 2017! Click HERE click for the full article.

To schedule a time, contact Keith Cousins.

Thank you!

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GOES MOBILE

Want to look up members of RAB quickly? Are you away from your desk? Try out the mobile directory of Rochester Area Builders. This is a mobile-optimized website that is easy to search. You can search alphabetically or by category. We also have mobile-optimized pages for the Home Show, Spring Showcase of Homes, Fall Showcase of Homes, and the Remodelers Tour. You can save these pages as shortcuts on your home screen. For iOS: From the page you want to save, tap the square with an arrow. Then choose Add To Home Screen. From there, simply name it what you want and save.

For Android: From the page you want to save, tap the three dots. From there, simply name it what you want and save.

Then choose Add To Home Screen.

Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like you have an RAB app on your phone!

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Membership Information Membership Renewals

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

NONE

as of 12/31/16

One Year TLS Companies, LLC Hamilton Plumbing & Heating, LLC

MEMBERSHIP TOTAL: 470 RETENTION RATE: 90.1% As of 12-31-2016

2016 2016

Two to Four Years Spring Valley Overhead Door, Inc.

2013

Dunham Associates, Inc.

2013

Five to Nine Years Lodermeier's, Inc. CRW architecture + design group, inc. Beetles Bar & Grill, Inc. Cachiaras Building & Remodeling XRG Concepts, LLC Bobcat of Rochester Vision Homes & Remodeling, LLC Your Home Improvement Company

Ten to 19 Years DiNicola & Pestka Appraisals

Key Builders, Inc. Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce Stantec Tri-State Insulated Concrete Forms Meier Companies, Inc. IntegraSpec Central/Jeff Mueller Construction Associated Bank Michael's Custom Cabinets, Inc. Brauer Roofing, Inc.

2011 2010 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2004 2002 2002 2000 1999 1999

25 Years & More Greg Speedling Contracting, Inc. Region Millworks, Inc. Rochester Title & Escrow Company, Inc. Edel Construction, LLC

1992 1989 1987

Custom Alarm / CCI DeWitz Home Builders, Inc.

1981 1965

Briese Iron Works, Inc. Home Federal Savings Bank Post-Bulletin Company, LLC US Bank

1959 1955 1955 1955

1987

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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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E c o n o m i c F o r e c a s t 2017: Like 2016 But S l i g h t l y B e t t e r ++++++++++++ Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

Entering 2017, the domestic economic landscape is solid, and while there is an increased likelihood of volatility with President Trump in the White House, the risks to the forecast are slightly to the upside. This is because the proposed combination of personal and corporate tax cuts, increases in infrastructure and defense spending, reduced regulatory burdens and the likely repatriation of hundreds of billions in overseas corporate cash are all expected to boost economic activity and inflation in 2017 .

However, there are also definite economic headwinds. It is highly likely that Congress will reduce the size of any tax cuts and spending increases sought by President Trump, blunting their impact. In addition, legislation takes time to pass and, after passage, there will be lengthy lags before the money begins to impact the economy. Also, the already rising dollar will hurt manufacturing activity by raising the cost of exports. Lastly, any attempt to slap tariffs on imports is fraught with the risk of precipitating a trade war, which has obvious negative growth implications. With all this uncertainty in mind, I expect full-year 2017 GDP to come in at 2.3%, slightly higher than the 1.9% growth experienced last year and the 2% average rate of growth since the end of the Great Recession. Headline inflation looks to pick up from roughly 1.5% to near 2% in 2017, while core inflation (which excludes food and energy) will edge up, but only slightly. Because of the slow rise in inflation, the Federal Reserve will have the luxury of time to raise the federal funds rate from where they are now, at 0.625% to, at most, 1.375% by year end, with a rate increase coming roughly every three months and starting no earlier than June. Turning our attention to the labor market, I expect net new monthly job growth to average 160,000/month, which, while down, from 188,000/month in 2016, is excellent given that we are late in the business cycle and there are relatively few potential workers still on the sidelines. Thus, the unemployment rate will probably fall from 4.6% today to 4.3% or possibly 4.2% by year end. As the labor market tightens, nominal wage growth should increase further in 2017 with average annual wage increases rising from 2.4% to as much as 3%: a healthy rise. Because of better GDP growth and falling unemployment, 10-year Treasuries will end 2017 at 2.70%, and the rate on 30-year mortgages will be 4.6% as the yield curve rises and steepens due to faster rising long-term rates. But, continued easing of credit conditions and rising consumer spending due to continued good employment and wage growth will keep the economy and housing market on track. Housing starts should increase by about 7.5%, to 1.25 million. Single-family starts will likely total 850,000, up from 760,000, while multifamily starts should hit 400,000, up from 390,000. New and existing home sales should collectively rise by about 3% and end the year at 6.15 million, with mortgage purchase volume advancing by $100 billion and refinance activity falling by about $400 billion due to the rise in mortgage rates. Housing inventories will, regrettably, remain unchanged, and combined with limited new home building, home prices will rise by 5%. Lastly, I put the chances of a recession in 2017 at a low 15% to 20%.

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

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Rochester Area Builders Member Spotlight! 1 Hour Radio Show on KROC-AM with ads (10am-11am)—This is a perfect opportunity to talk about your business and field questions from callers! You also get two 30 second ads and an online ad during the show!

Video produced by RAB—A 30 Second Spot, which we will post on our YouTube Channel and promote. You will also be given the video to use as you please.

Weekly Email-News Update— Video will be linked to our membership in our Weekly Email-News Update

Newsletter Advertorial—Page in our monthly newsletter on your business, including pictures of your business, or projects, etc.

$2000 $1000

Social Media Campaign—4 posts (1 boosted) to our Facebook page, 4 tweets from our Twitter account about your business

Limited to 1 Member/month

$750

Sign up quickly! There are only 10 spots for the year! Once we sell out of the 10 spots, we will assign months to coordinate with seasonal timing. Contact the RAB Office at 507-282-7698 or at RAB@rochesterareabuilders.com

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Rochester Building Permits

New Residential Single Family Dwelling Townhome Dwelling

2016

VALUATION

2015

VALUATION

7,715,749

8,335580

1,895,221

2,752469

Two-Family Houses

Manufactured Home

111

15,622,122

Multi-Family Bldgs (Units)

Existing Residential Deck Addition

38,230

Room Addition

32,783

125,480

Porch Additions

30,000

40,000

Other Additions

93,400

Basement Finish

315,453

449,509

Alterations

357,704

151,979

Multi-Family Addition

Multi-Family Alterations

87,750

14,033

New Commercial 0

Assembly (General)

Assembly (Restaurant/Bar)

Business

Education

Factory/Industrial

Institution

2,025,158

Mercantile

Miscellaneous

Residential (Apartment)

Residential (Care/Assisted Living)

Residential (Care/Hotel/Motel)

Storage (General)

Storage (Parking Garage)

Storage (Warehouse)

Utility (General)

Utility (Private Garage)

Existing Commercial 0

3,365,473

8,303,216

Structural Shell

200,000

1,345,000

“White Box”

Interior Demolition Only

2,500

10,000

Other Phased Permits

35,000

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

2014

2015

2016

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

*total may differ as permits may have been voided.

Assembly (Church)

Addition

December 2016

184,552

45,578

Advertising Signs

Footings & Foundations

6,000

Demolition

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Year To Date Statistics

NO.

2016 VALUATION NO.

2015 VALUATION

Building Permits Issued to Date

2429

442,846,498

2383

484,095,237

Single Family Dwelling

335

84,481,524

289

85,577,343

Multi-Family Buildings Total Units: 1,397

129,561,374

142,500,263

Trade Permits Issued to Date

8763

105,166,948

8,115

109,051,746

Electrical

2743

46,488,548

2641

48,355,291

355

82,850

307

92,250

Electrical (Temp. Service) Mechanical (HVAC)

2282

28,904,478

2015

30,111,966

Mechanical (Gas Piping)

680

974,406

646

1,256,492

Mechanical (Fireplace)

378

1,088,345

369

999,989

Mechanical (Hydronic) Plumbing

Total Permits YTD

172

9,213,581

150

8,829,532

2153

18,414,740

1987

19,406,226

548,013,446

10,498

493,146,973

11,192

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Building Permits

December 2016 New Residential

NUMBER

VALUATION

Single Family Attached

Single Family Detached

Basement Finish

36,000

Deck Addition

21,675

Existing Residential

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New Residential

2016

VALUATION

2015

VALUATION

December 2016

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

Miscellaneous Permits

2016

VALUATION

2015

VALUATION

Mechanical

100,657

107

775,383

Plumbing

87,260

400,386

Total Permits

2,051,302

402

19,573,339

2016 December Permits and Valuation 7

New Commercial/Industrial Recreational

534,312

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

City of Stewartville $1,051,995

Eyota $66,000

Marion$175,774

Oronoco $757,534

2015 December Permits and Valuation 4

Commercial/Industrial

Other Structures

0 City of Stewartville $2,040,641

Pool, Retaining Wall, etc.

60,000

139,133

Manufactured Homes

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Eyota

Marion $24,211

Oronoco $1,537,780

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