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JANUARYMARCH 2016
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1. If the property appraisal report does not satisfy the Lenders requirements or the Lender denies the application as not creditworthy, the extended lock fee is refundable. In all other events, the extended lock fee is non-refundable. The extended lock fee is based on the lock period and the rate lock option that is selected. The program is allowed with qualified products with lock features ranging up to 24 months.2. Exercising the one time float down option is not allowed within 30 days of the original lock. The float down option is available within the earlier of 60 days of loan closing or lock expiration date. The float down option allows a change to any lender product or program or re-lock to the current available interest rate. Change of loan product or program, change in loan to value ratio, or float down to current available interest rate will require underwriting approval.This information is for real estate and building professionals only and is not intended for consumer distribution.Information is accurate as of date of printing and is subject to change without notice. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage is a division of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 2014 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. NMLSR ID 399801. AS1470679 Expires 02/2016
AnokaJeff Blackledge NMLSR ID 351420612-667-0028
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MinnetonkaRoland A. Buller NMLSR ID 384994612-667-1011
2 BATC Digest JanuaryMarch 2016
Advertising Sales Kori Meewes Brad Meewes
Accounting Assistant Cheryl Anderson
BATC Foundation Executive Director
Perri Graham
Controller Janice Meyer
Director of Public Policy James Vagle
Marketing, Education & MN Green Path Manager
Tom Gavaras
Marketing & Events Manager
Nicole Coon
Member Services & Office Manager Heather Griffis
Public Policy Assistant Mary Schweich
Press Secretary Katie Eldred
BATC Foundation Program Coordinator
Jacqueline Bilek
Receptionist Emily Petermann
Executive Director David Siegel
Editor & Director of Marketing/Communications Wendy Danks
Creative Services Director Dawnita Parmely
Communications Coordinator Katy Baar
Creative Services Coordinator Casey Scozzari
Graphic Designer/Partner Fulfillment Laurie Spartz
Graphic Designer Hannah Swan
Graphics Assistant Derek Wilkinson
executive boardPresident
Meg Jaeger Mega Homes, Inc.
Immediate Past President
Chris Contreras CalAtlantic Homes
Builder Vice President Bob Michels Bob Michels
Construction, Inc.
Treasurer Tom Wiener
Cardinal Homebuilders, Inc.
Past Associate Vice President
Todd Polifka Brush Masters
Associate Vice President Jason McCarty
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
Secretary Charlie Bradburn,
Automated Building Components,
Millwork Division
Past President Advisory Council
Mike Swanson JMS Custom Homes, LLC
board of directorsMembership Committee
Jill Murphy Martha OHara Interiors
NAHB National Directors Committee
Shawn Nelson New Spaces
Parade of HomesSM Committee
Tim Fohr Lennar
Large Volume Builders Bill Burgess
Lennar
Small Volume Builders Anthony Wiener
Cardinal Homesbuilders, Inc.
Public Policy John Rask
Hans Hagen Homes, Inc.
Remodelers Committee Andy Michels Bob Michels
Construction, Inc.
At-Large Member Jim Kuiken
Accent Homes, Inc.
At-Large Member Dennis Galligan In-Focus Systems
The BATC DIGEST magazine is the official publication of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC). The BATC
DIGEST is published and distributed four times per year to its members and others associated with the building industry. Neither the advertisers, nor BATC, will be responsible or liable for misinformation, misprints, typographical errors, etc., herein contained. For advertising rates, resource file or address change information, contact BATC. Suggestions, ideas and letters are welcome. If circumstances require, BATC reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of BATC DIGEST issues published on an annual basis.
Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC)2960 Centre Pointe Drive Roseville, MN 55113-1182Phone: 651-697-1954 batc.orgFax: 651-697-7599 paradeofhomes.org
c o n t e n t s
122015 BIG Night Winners
23Contractor University Information & Courses
46Sprinkler Code Victory
Advertising DirectoryABC Supply Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Anchor Block MN an Oldcastle Company . .59Arrow Building Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69Associated Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Black Hawk Garage Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67Boise Cascade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Brock White Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Brush Masters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18CenterPoint Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 81Central Marble Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . .71Cityscape Painting Contractors, Inc. . . . . . . .61Corporate 4 Insurance Agency Inc.. . . . . . . .47Cosentino Center - Minneapolis . . . . . . . . . .51Erosion Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Excelsior Capital, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Ferguson Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Gallery . . .79GM Elite Dealers . . . . . . . . . .inside front coverHallmark Building Supplies, Inc. . . . . . . . . . .55Heating & Cooling Two Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .55Hedberg Landscape & Masonry Supplies 42-43Icynene Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22IDC-Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14In-Focus Systems . . . . . . . . . inside back coverJ & W Asphalt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77James Hardie Building Products . . . . . . . . . .39JL Schwieters Bldg. Supply/Const., Inc. . . . .37
Klein Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Lake Elmo Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71Lampert Lumber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35LightN Up! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Lunds & Byerlys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Lyman Lumber Co./ABC Millwork . . . . .15, 33Marvin Windows and Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Molin Concrete Products Company . . . . . . .81NAHB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Norbord, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Pella Windows & Doors - Twin Cities, Inc. . .11Pilings Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84ProBuild . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Residential Science Resources, LLC . . . . . .71Resultants For Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84RMC Solutions, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Roth Distributing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Scherer Bros. Lumber Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Schwieters Companies, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Shaw/Stewart Lumber Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Synergy Products, LLC . . . . . . . . . . back coverThermo-Tech Windows, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Uponor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83Water Doctors Water Treatment Co. . . . . . .31Wells Fargo Home Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Xcel Energy, MN Gas Business Dev. . . . . . .33
4 Letter From the EO
6 A Word From Our President
8 Events Calendar
10 2016 BATC Board of Directors
12 2015 BIG Night Award Winners
23 Contractor University Information and Courses
28 Letter to BATC Elite Partners 29 2016 BATC Elite Partners 30 Hot Sheet (Industry Stats)
34 Parade of Homes
38 2016 BATC Launch Party
40 Why Join BATC
44 Builder Day at the Capitol
46 BATC Scores Big Victory in Fighting the Code
48 Trail Blazed for Energy Code Performance Path
52 Housing First Lifetime Contributions
56 Builders & Remodelers Show (BRS)
58 New Members 60 Member SPIKELight 62 Q&A with Membership Chair 66 Endorsed Programs 68 BATC Job & Career Fair 70 Minnesotas Green Path 72 BATC Foundation 73 BATC Foundation Gala 80 BATC.org Refreshed
82 Member News
COVER PHOTO BY LANDMARK PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTO GALLERIES
The BIG Night / 20-21Directors Dinner / 32
Remodelers Roundtable / 36BATC Foundation Golf Open / 54
Member KickStart / 60BATC Clay Shoot / 64-65BATC Buck Auction / 78
3JanuaryMarch 2016 BATC DigestBATC.org
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letter from the eo
David SiegelBATC Executive Director
@davidsiegel1
Often, I spend time in this column sharing news of BATCs substantial advocacy
efforts on behalf of the home building industry. Those efforts continue to growyou
can read about them in our Associations 2015 annual report and in our weekly
e-newsletter to members, The Voice.
But as we approach the holiday season (Im writing this in December), it seems appropriate to share news of one of BATCs key efforts with a very different focus the BATC Foundation. Our charitable Foundation is celebrating 20 years, and in the past few years weve seen dramatic enhancement in its sophistication, opera-tions and projects.
For example, in November, as we all expressed gratitude at our Thanksgiving tables for the bless-ings we enjoy, our Foundation turned over the keys to a newly built 2,700 square foot house
in Ramsey to Army SPC Marco Solt, his wife, Gena and son, Devin. Built by build-partner Accent Homes (Thank You), with incredible donations from so many of our member companies, this home contains dozens of unique features to accommodate Marcos disabilities. A huge array of dignitaries were on hand at the key cer-emony, including US Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, the Mayor of Ramsey, state legislator Abigail Whelan and more.
Why is our Foundation important? Foremost, its noble and inspiring to do good deeds for others. The world faces so many challenges, and it brings us joy and honor
to be humble contributors to making the world a better place.
The new generation of workers places great value on community engagement. Efforts by our Foundation are part of a larger workforce development effort by BATC to attract our future employees. Existing employees feel pretty good too. Research indicates workers at compa-nies with a cause are far more satisfied and much more likely to stay.
Additionally, the work of our Foundation highlights the great work that our builders and remodelers perform every day in communities across the Twin Cities. By casting the spotlight on giving back, we illuminate our industry under a halo that has value with regula-tors, legislators, city officials, the media and other key audiences.
So as we approach 2016, know that BATC will continue to drive toward its mission of helping our member businesses grow through marketing, advocacy and industry connections. And well continue to enhance our charitable efforts, bringing joy to the recipients of our work and pride to our industry.
To learn more about the BATC Foundation, visit the website at BATCFoundation.com. We also encourage you to come to our Foundations very first annual Hearts in Housing Gala on April 16th at the Metropol-itan in Golden Valley. Watch for details in the future.
G I V I N G B A C K
I S G O O D !
1R E F L E C T S POSITIVELY
O N O U R I N D U S T R Y
3AT T R A C T S
F U T U R E EMPLOYEES
2Why is our foundation important?
GALAHearts1ST ANNUAL
See page 73 formore information.
Applauding BATC MembersGIVING BACK
The work of our Foundation highlights the
great work that our builders
and remodelers perform
every day in communities
across the Twin Cities.
5JanuaryMarch 2016 BATC DigestBATC.org
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a word from our president
Lets Make 2016 a Year Filled With Success!
See page 38 for more information
I am excited and honored to begin my term as your BATC President. I want to
thank you for putting your trust in me to serve this organization and this industry,
and I promise to do so to the best of my ability.
I also want to thank Chris Contreras, our 2015 Pres-ident for leading us through some difficult decisions over the past year. I know we are stronger today than we were a year ago, and I certainly hope to leave BATC even healthier at the end of 2016.
As a small-volume builder, I truly understand the issues many of you face in todays evolving marketplace. Im a firm believer that organizations like BATC are our first line of defense to help our businesses remain successful. My own experience bears that out, as the more time and energy Ive put into our association, the more benefit Ive seen. Thats why Ive put membership growth and enhancement as a primary focus for the coming year. Ill be working with our new membership committee chair, Jill Murphy, to make sure BATC is prepared to welcome and nurture our newest members.
As we move into what looks like a rather heated election cycle this fall, BATC will be working hard to elect housing advocates to the state legislature. Politics isnt exactly my thing, so Im really looking forward to watching what our amazing team (volunteers, consul-tants and staff) can accomplish, and plan on learning a lot.
Related to our electoral efforts, and much more in my wheelhouse will be our industry communications work. In addition to strengthening our New and Newly Remodeled Homes Make Your Life Better campaign, well be finding ways to show consumers that they can put their trust in BATC builders and remodelers. Our goal is to continually elevate the new home and remod-eling industry in the eyes of consumers, legislators and
governmental officials, and the press as an important contributor to the general economy, as a place with great home-grown job opportunities, and as providers of homes that are superior in every way.
As I look to the year ahead, I am fully aware that we still face plenty of challenges. Our relationship with the Builders Association of Minnesota remains unresolved. As of this writing, the State Supreme Court has yet to decide if it will take on the Sprinkler appeal. And a flat 2015 has left many of us wondering what the housing market will do in 2016. But there are bright spots too, beginning with our January Launch Party. Im looking forward to being officially sworn in and hearing the economic forecast from Dr. Dietz, NAHBs senior economist. The Spring Parade of Homes and Remod-elers Showcase look promising (both from the number of entries and as a way to excite consumers about buying or remodeling this year). Im hoping to see all of you at our Builder Day at the Capitol in March, and of course, the Builders and Remodelers Show (BRS) in April should be a huge success. And thats just the beginning.
Again, thank you for giving me this opportunity to lead our association in the year ahead. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. I hope to meet each and every one of you at a BATC event during 2016.
Meg JaegerBATC [email protected]
763-427-8391
GET READY TO LAUNCH2016 LAUNCH PARTY
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Organizations like BATC are our first line of defense to help our businesses remain successful. My own experience bears that out, as the more time and energy Ive put into our association, the more benefit Ive seen.
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8 BATC Digest JanuaryMarch 2016
Jan.Mar. Contractor University Classes
1/14 Launch Party Board Induction & Economic Forecast
1/20 BATC Hospitality Suite at IBS
2/17 Small Volume Builders Roundtable
2/18 Job & Career Fair at MOA
2/18 Remodelers Roundtable
2/203/20 Spring Parade of HomesSM
3/183/20 Spring Remodelers Showcase
3/15 Builder Day at the Capitol
4/7 BRS
4/16 Foundation Gala
6/10-6/12 Artisan Home Tour
6/17-6/19
6/24-6/26
6/15 Small Volume Builders Roundtable
6/16 Remodelers Roundtable
6/21 BATC Member Appreciation Bash
7/19 Mid-Year Economic Forecast
8/3 BATC Golf Open
8/11 Remodelers Roundtable
9/1010/2 Fall Parade of HomesSM
Sept. TBD BATC Foundation Golf Open
9/3010/2 Fall Remodelers Showcase
10/4 Clay Shoot
10/13 Remodelers Roundtable
10/19 Small Volume Builders Roundtable
10/20 The BIG Night
11/17 BATC Buck Auction
2016 BATCCALENDAR
2016 upcoming events full details available at batc.org
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the batc board
2016 Board of DirectorsExecutive Board of Directors
PresidentMeg JaegerMega Homes, Inc. 13601 Balsam LaneDayton, MN [email protected]
Immediate Past PresidentChris ContrerasCalAtlantic Homes 7599 Anagram Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-229-6021 [email protected]
SecretaryCharlie BradburnAutomated Building Comp.-Millwork Division 18800 W. 78th StreetPO Box 0950Chanhassen, MN [email protected]
Builder Vice PresidentBob MichelsBob Michels Construction, Inc. 5959 Centerville Road, #250 BNorth Oaks, MN [email protected]
Past Associate VicePresidentTodd PolifkaBrush Masters 11775 95th Avenue N.Maple Grove, MN [email protected]
Past PresidentsAdvisory CouncilMike SwansonJMS Custom Homes, LLC 525 - 15th Aveunue S. Hopkins, MN 55343 952-949-3630 [email protected]
Associate Vice PresidentJason McCartyWestwood Professional Services, Inc.7699 Anagram DriveEden Prairie, MN [email protected]
TreasurerTom WienerCardinal Homebuilders, Inc. 533 Hayward Avenue N. #100 Oakdale, MN 55128 651-739-8033 [email protected]
Committee & Council Representatives
Public Policy CommitteeJohn RaskHans Hagen Homes, Inc.941 Hillwind Road NE, #300Fridley, MN [email protected]
Small VolumeBuilders CommitteeAnthony WienerCardinal Homebuilders, Inc.533 Hayward Avenue N., #100Oakdale, MN [email protected]
NAHB Directors CommitteeShawn NelsonNew Spaces2105 143rd Street W.Burnsville, MN [email protected]
Remodelers CommitteeAndy MichelsBob Michels Construction, Inc.5959 Centerville Road, #250 BNorth Oaks, MN [email protected]
Large VolumeBuilders CommitteeBill BurgessLennar16305 - 36th Avenue N., #600Plymouth, MN [email protected]
At-Large MemberJim KuikenAccent Homes, Inc.13739 Lincoln Street NE, #100AHam Lake, MN [email protected]
Parade of HomesSM
CommitteeTim FohrLennar16305 - 36th Avenue N., #600Plymouth, MN [email protected]
Membership CommitteeJill MurphyMartha OHara Interiors9950 Wayzata BoulevardMinneapolis, MN [email protected]
At-Large MemberDennis GalliganIn-Focus Systems3305 Republic AvenueSt. Louis Park, MN [email protected]
11JanuaryMarch 2016 BATC DigestBATC.org
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NIGHT
12 BATC Digest JanuaryMarch 2015
Revolution Design and Build
Stay At Home, Inc. M & M Home Contractors, Inc.
McDonald Remodeling, Inc.
Otogawa-Anschel Design-Build
Awad & Koontz Architects Builders, Inc.
Aulik & Associates, Inc. Trillium: In-Focus Systems
Bob Michels Construction, Inc. Trillium: Manomin Resawn Timbers
John Kraemer & Sons, Inc. Trillium: Granite-Tops, LLC
AMEK Custom Builders, Inc. Trillium: In-Focus Systems
John Kraemer & Sons, Inc. Trillium: Granite-Tops, LLC
JKath design build + reinvent
Finished Basement Company James Barton Design Build, Inc. Stonehearth Custom Homes, Inc.
Additions:Under $400,000
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Bathrooms:Under $50,000
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Special:Under $100,000
Special:Over $100,000
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Miinneapolis Jordan St. Paul
Wayzata North Oaks Edina
Inver Grove Heights Minneapolis St. Paul
Rosemount Maple Grove Chaska
Chaska Prior Lake Bloomington
mackmiller design+build, inc. Trillium: Dakota County Lumber Co.
Eden PrairieQuartersawn Trillium: Granite-Tops, LLC
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Aulik & Associates, Inc. Trillium: In-Focus Systems
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$1,050,000-$1,300,000
Over $1,300,000
Fitzke Construction, LLCFaribault | Trillium Partners: ABC Supply Co., Inc., Creative Lighting, Inc., FocalPoint Flooring Cabinets & Design, Glowing Hearth & Home, Heating & Cooling Two, Inc.
Under $260,000
Semler Construction, Inc. Lino Lakes | Trillium Partners: Croix Design & Drafting, Inc., Village Floor & Wall, Inc.
Tollberg Homes, LLC Albertville | Trillium Partners: Automated Building Comp.-Cabinetry Division, ABC Supply Co., Inc., Glowing Hearth & Home
Creative Homes, Inc. Hudson | Trillium Partners: Automated Building Comp.-Cabinetry Division, Ambiance At Home, C&J Stoneworks, Inc., Pella Windows & Doors, Town and Country Granite
Mattamy HomesVictoria | Trillium Partner: Southern Lights
Pillar Homes Partner, Inc. Plymouth | Trillium Partners: Granite-Tops, LLC, Heating & Cooling Two, Inc., Pella Windows & Doors, Water Doctors Water Treatment Co., Select Exteriors, LLC
TriStar Homes, LLC Plymouth | Trillium Partners: Automated Building Comp.-Cabinetry Division, Ambiance At Home, Glowing Hearth & Home, Minnesota Exteriors, Inc., Warners Stellian Co., Inc., Select Exteriors, LLC, MCI Paint & Drywall
w.b. builders, llc Minneapolis | Trillium Partner: Pella Windows & Doors
Highmark Builders, Inc.Minnetonka | Trillium Partners: Automated Building Comp.-Cabinetry Division, Ambiance At Home, Heating & Cooling Two, Inc., LightN Up!, Twin City Fireplace & Stone Company, Inc.
Carl M. Hansen CompaniesEdina | Trillium Partners: Granite-Tops, LLC, In-Focus Systems
2015 AWARD WINNERSREGGIE + TRILLIUMSM
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Robert Thomas Homes, Inc.Hugo | Trillium Partners: Automated Building Comp.-Cabinetry Division, Ambiance At Home
TriStar Homes, LLCAndover | Trillium Partners: Automated Building Comp.-Cabinetry Division, Central Marble Products, Inc, Glowing Hearth & Home, Minnesota Exteriors, Inc., Warners Stellian Co., Inc., MCI Paint & Drywall
Knoblauch Builders LLC Chanhassen
Amaris Homes, LLC Afton | Trillium Partners: ABC Supply Co., Inc., Water Doctors Water Treatment Co.
See all the 2015
Award Winnersat BATC.org
SEE THE BIG NIGHT PHOTO GALLERY STARTING ON PAGE 20
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR WINNING BUILDERS, REMODELERS AND ASSOCIATES
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Robert Thomas Homes, Inc.Builder of the Year
Destiny Homes, Inc.Remodeler of the Year
Installed Building Solutions II, LLCAssociate of the Year
JMS Custom HomesMN Green Path Leadership Award
THE
NIGHT
2015 AWARD WINNERSBEST COMPANIES
BUILDER, REMODELER & ASSOCIATE OF THE YEAR AWARDS Each year, one builder, one remodeler and one associate member of BATC earn these most prestigious awards that recognize trust, communication, loyalty and ethics in their business dealings with other BATC members as well as their customers. Online surveys completed by BATC members with which each nominee works plus customer testimonials were evaluated by past of-the-year winners to select this years three top honors.
2015 BATC Builder of the Year Robert Thomas Homes, Inc - Lakeville
2015 BATC Remodeler of the Year Destiny Homes, Inc. - Minnetonka
2015 BATC Associate of the Year Installed Building Solutions II, LLC - Farmington
2015 MN GREEN PATH LEADERSHIP AWARD The MN Green Path Leadership Award is given to a recipient that inspires us with innovation, passion, and commitment to building energy efficient and sustainable homes. This award is presented by BATC and Residential Science Resources. JMS Custom Homes, LLC - Hopkins
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Frank KottschadeAdvocate of the Year
Andrew MichelsRising Star Award
Craig PlekkenpolRobert L. Hanson Service
Industry Award
2015 ADVOCATE AND LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR The Advocate of the Year honors an individual BATC member for efforts helping BATC in its advocacy work. BATCs Legislator of the Year honors one or more state legislators for their support of the housing industry. The winners are selected by BATCs public policy committee.
2015 Advocate of the Year Frank Kottschade, North American Realty, Inc. - Rochester
2015 Legislator of the Year Representative Bob Vogel District 20A - Elko New Market
RISING STAR AWARD This New Award honors emerging leaders. Rising Stars at the beginning of their career the exemplify leadership qualities and show dedication to activities which build industry relationships and promote professional development. The Rising Star will be
awarded to one or more individuals representing excellence as a builder, a remodeler, or an associate. Andy Michels, Bob Michels Construction, Inc. - North Oaks
ROBERT L. HANSON SERVICE INDUSTRY AWARD We thank all of our members who are involved in the industry. But there are more than a few of you who go above and beyond, offering your time, energy, and talents to serve here at BATC, at our state and national associations, and in the industry as a whole. That dedication and service is what the Robert L. Hanson Industry Service Award recognizes. Craig Plekkenpol, Plekkenpol Builders, Inc. - Bloomington
SPIKE OF THE YEAR The Spike of the Year is awarded to an individual BATC member for recruiting the most new members to BATC. John Zirbes, Lyman Lumber Co. Chanhassen
Representative Bob VogelLegislator of the Year
John ZirbesSpike of the Year
THE
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2015 AWARD WINNERSBEST INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
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ITS ALL ABOUT THE
Experience
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Since 1930, Scherer Bros. has proudly partnered with Twin Cities
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THE BIG NIGHT - OCTOBER 23, 2015It was a grand affair, with over 600 members joining the fun.
1. It was truly a BIG Night at Mystic Lake 2. Andy Michels, Mary Michels, Bob Michels and Katy Talboy, Bob Michels Construction, Inc. 3. Special guest and emcee Keri Noble 4. Bill Clemen, Brian Robbins and Ed Engelbrecht with Pella Windows & Doors 5. John and Jeff Kraemer, John Kraemer & Sons, Inc. 6. Scott Jenewein, CAMBRIA and Jodie Unger, Downtown Resource Group with Denise and Gary Kraemer, John Kraemer & Sons, Inc. 7. Tom and Erin Aulik, Aulik & Associates, Inc. 8. Associate members had their time in the spotlight winning the coveted Trillium Award 9. James and Mary Jo Madsen and the James Barton Design Build team 10. BIG movie posters set the stage as guests entered the theater 11. Megan Carstensen, Kerry Mulcrone and Katy Slater with Kerry & Co. 12. Chris Contreras, CalAtlantic Homes with Brett Remme, In-Focus Systems 13. Katy Talboy, Bob Michels Construction with Chris Contreras 14. Chris and Karen Holman, C&J Stoneworks 15. Kayla Vig and Jen Durdahl, Otogawa-Anschel Design Build 16. John and Sharon Knoblauch, Knoblauch Builders 17. K.C. Chermak and James Lura, Pillar Homes Partner, Inc. 18. Todd Bjerstedt, Tamra Mueller, Greg Asterlund and Jeff Heikkinen with McDonald Remodeling 19. Andy and Paul Schmidt, AMEK Custom Builders 20. The Creative Homes very creative crew
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Lampert LumberLarkin Hoffman
Pella Windows & DoorsProBuild
Shaw/Stewart Lumber Co.
ABC Supply Co., Inc.CenterPoint Energy
Icynene Corp.
LP Building ProductsMarvin Windows
and Doors
Fireside Hearth & Home
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The Evolution of Insulation.
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GIC STORMWATER MANAGEMENT: COMPLIANCE WITHOUT WASTE FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTING MUSTS - TOP CONTRACT PROVISIONS FOR CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS SYSTEMS-GUIDED REMODELING: WHEN THE OR-DER MATTERS R50 PER INCH! THE PROMISE AND SCIENCE OF VIPS (VACUUM INSULATED PANELS) SOUNDING OUT: INSULATION - STORMWATER MAN-AGEMENT: COMPLIANCE WITHOUT WASTE FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT CON-TRACTING MUSTS - TOP CONTRACT PROVISIONS FOR CUSTOM HOME BUILD-
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8A-3:30P 201 New Home Construction from Permit Application to Final Inspection with Peter Kulczyk
TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2016
8A-3:30P 301 Compliance Code, Law, Insurance
THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016
8-9A 401 Spray Polyurethane Foam for Building Insulation
9-10A 402 Practices of Sustainable Design for Homes
10-11A 403 Understanding and Improving Indoor Air Quality
11A-Noon 404 Why do Air and Water Barriers Matter
12:30-2P 405 Construction Disputes 101: Effectively Identifying and Resolving Disputes
2-3:30P 406 Change Orders 101 A Basic Primer on What You Need to Know
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2016
8-9A 501 Air Tightness Testing for the 2015 Energy Code
9-10A 502 Durable Building Enclosure Design
10A-Noon 503 Spray Foam Industry Developments: The Changing Landscape of Construction Codes, Regulations, Materials and Consumer Awareness
12:30-2:30P 504 Waterproofing, What You Need to Know
2:30-3:30P 505 Segmental Retaining Wall Theory and Design
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2016
8A-5P 601 EPA Lead Renovator Initial Certification Course
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2016
8-9A 701 Requirements of the 2012 IRC Fire Protection of Floors
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2:30-3:30P 704 10 Mechanics Liens Do's and Donts in Minnesota and Wisconsin
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2016
8A-5P 801 Mold Remediation
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2016
8A-4P 901 Building for High Performance with Mark LaLiberte
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016
8A-3:30P 1001 New Home Construction from Permit Application to Final Inspection with Peter Kulczyk
TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016
8-9A 1101 Managing Subcontractor Liability
9-10A 1102 Trending Commercial Insurance Issues
10-11A 1103 Structural Engineering Disasters
11A-Noon 1104 Youre Being Sued. Now What?
12:30-1:30P 1105 A Systematic View of the Exterior Wall
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TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016
8-9A 1201 Mold in Homes
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11A-Noon 1203 Strategic Stormwater Management: Compliance Without Waste for Site Development
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1:30-3:30P 1205 Systems-Guided Remodeling: When the Order Matters
TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2016
8-10A 1301 R50 per Inch! The Promise and Science of VIPS (vacuum insulated panels)
10-11A 1302 Sounding Out: Insulation and Noise Control
11A-Noon 1303 The Science of Specifying Moisture and Mold Control in Framed Wall Assemblies
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wed like to take this opportunity to thank all of BATCs amazing advertisers and sponsors. And in particular, offer a very special thanks to our 2016 Elite Sponsors.
As BATC strives to help our members build their business through marketing, advocacy and industry connections, our sponsors and advertisers are key players. Their support helps us accomplish so much more than we otherwise could.
So when you see their names, logos and ads, or when you meet their reps at a BATC event, please thank them for stepping up to the plate. Even better, consider supporting them with your business. They know they have to earn your trust, but they would love a chance to show you that they can deliver exceptional products and outstanding services.
On behalf of our Board of Directors and staff, thank you again to all of our sponsors and advertisers and especially our Elite Sponsors. Thank you for putting your trust in BATC and your desire to serve this industry. We wish you great success in the year ahead.
Warmly,
As we welcome in the new year,
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hot sheet (industry data)
Metro Building PermitsPast 12 Months
SOURCE: KEYSTONE REPORT
Twin Cities Average Sales PriceSOURCE: MPLS REALTORS
$262,713
YTD 2015
$252,867
YTD 2014
+3.9%Y-Y Change
Unemployment Rate Snapshot
MSP 3.0%
September 2014
2.9%September 2015
MN 3.0%
September 2014
3.0%September 2015
YTD Nov 2015
YTD Nov 2014-1.0%Y-Y Change
Multi-Family
53% of Twin Cities Housing Units
Authorized
Twin Cities Total Closed Sales
SOURCE: MPLS REALTORS
YTD 2015
YTD 2014
48,898
42,818
+14.2%Y-Y Change
YTD 2015
YTD 2014
70,983
67,685
+4.9%Y-Y Change
Twin Cities Total New Listings
SOURCE: MPLS REALTORS
Twin Cities EmploymentSOURCE: DEED MN
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SOURCE: KEYSTONE REPORT
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PAST DIRECTORS DINNER - OCTOBER 12 Always a great night where young BATC Board members get to tap into the vast knowledge of those from days gone by.
1. Steve Williams, Bob Swanick, JMS Custom Homes and Bob Bennett, Lyman Roofing & Siding 2. Dean Flackey with Dwight Kimber 3. Jolynn Johnson, Crystal Kitchen Center, Inc. and Kathe Ostrom, C.N. Ostrom & Son, Inc. 4. Betty Hardle, Vanderbilt Homes, Inc.; Constance Koopman and Sue Marshall, Marshall & Koopman Real Estate 5. RIchard Riemersma, Imperial Homes, Inc.; Tim Liester and Charlie Bradburn, Automated Building Components - Millwork Division and Lowell Pratt, Pratt Homes 6. (back) RIchard Riemersma, Imperial Homes; Inc., Nancy Schoenwetter, JMS Custom Homes; Curt Swanson, Swan-son Homes; Jeff Schoenwetter, JMS Custom Homes; John Zirbes, Lyman Lumber Co.; Brett Remme, In-Focus Systems; (front) Katie Harms, Scherer Bros. Lumber Co.; Bob Hanson and Lowell Pratt, Pratt Homes 7. Old-timers Del Wishman, Marlin Grant and Marlan Carlson 8. Pattie Martin, Company, Meg Jaeger, Mega Homes, Inc. and Perri Graham-Raff, BATC Foundation 9. Curt Swanson, Swanson Homes; Bob Bennett, Lyman Roofing & Siding; Katie Harms, Scherer Bros. Lumber Co.; Brett Remme, In-Focus Systems
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Maximize Your Exposure in Five Easy (and Social) Steps
1.
Be Consistent
Creating a consistent brand identity for your business means posting consistently on your social platforms. Establish consistent posting habits that work with your schedule, and stick to it. Nothing will hurt your business more than creating social media accounts that become dormant. TIP: Create a social media calendar or pre-schedule your posts through Hootsuite or with the Facebook scheduler tool.
2.
Focus on Photos
If youre in the home building/remodeling business, you have amazing content to share! Social media is all about the visuals so start showing off your photos. Invite your followers into the construction process, show your before photos and really to tout your gorgeous after shots. You can even repurpose content by reposting the most-liked photos
from the year. TIP: Your iPhone can do the trick, but dont be afraid to invest in professional photography.
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Create Customized Ads
If youre spending the time taking great photos and participating online, make sure that your posts are getting the greatest reach possible. Theres nothing worse than spending your valuable time on a project that is going unseen. When it comes to Facebook, it pays to play. Boost your posts or take out customized ads for your page, focusing on a targeted audience. TIP: Promote your Parade model to potential customers in the city where the home is located.
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The language of social media is the #Hashtag! This is the quickest way to show that youre social savvy,
as well as organize posts, reach new followers and participate in whats trending online. Start small: jump on the bandwagon and post your #TransformationTuesday photos or #TBT (Throwback Thursday) posts. TIP: During the Parade of Homes, Remodelers Showcase or Artisan tours, be sure to use the following: #OnlyAr-tisan, #YourDreamHome, or #RemodelersShowcase
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Collaborate with Others
Start leveraging your powerful partnerships, especially during a mass-marketed tour like the Parade of Homes!
Follow the Parade of Homes and share our content.
Connect with your supply partners.
Share content from like-minded sources.
Get the BATC Affiliation badge for your Houzz profile.
Share your photos with BATC and get featured on the Parade of Homes blog, Facebook page, Twitter platform, Instagram account, Pinterest page, and more!
HOW TO SEND YOUR PHOTOS:
Upload photos online at batc.org/social-media-year-round or contact Katy Baar at 651-697-7594 or [email protected].
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Our premier brand includes home tours and a comprehensive year-round website (ParadeofHomes.org), helping our builder and remodeler members reach over 200,000 prospective buyers every year. Well known and highly respected (93% of phone survey respondents have a positive impression of our brand), we bring real leads to our members while showcasing the benefits of new and newly remodeled homes to a broad swath of future buyers.
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Advocating for the home building and remodeling industries is a core function of our association. From our recently created Home Builder Advocate Network to our Housing First super PAC, and our successful Builder Day at the Capitol, we work hard
to elect housing industry champions to the legislature. We dont stop there though. We fight to keep housing affordable and our industry healthy. The recent court decision to overturn the indoor fire sprinkler mandate is an example of BATCs successes in this arena.
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Thank you, BATC
Board of Directors for
your leadership and
perseverance; members
who wrote emails, talked
to legislators, contributed
to Housing First and
supported BATCs efforts;
and the Larkin Hoffman
team, who led this portion
of the sprinkler mandate
fight.
advocacy
Court Declares Sprinkler Mandate Invalid
BATC fileda petition to the Min-nesota Court of Appeals earlier this year to arguethat the sprinkler rule exceeded the rulemaking authority granted under Minne-sota law. In a huge win for our members, the Minnesota Court of Appeals released its major decision in mid-October in the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) v. Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) case regarding the appropriateness of the sprinkler mandate. The court ruled, DLI failed to establish a record supporting the 4,500 sq. ft. threshold for sprinklers as required by Minnesota law invalidating the sprinkler mandate.
Unfortunately the work does not end there. Despite the unanimous
ruling by the court of appeals the DLI has filed a petition requesting that the Minnesota Supreme Court review the Court of Appeals decision invalidating the residential sprinkler mandate for one-family and two-family homes.
At the time of printing, BATC has filed its opposition to DLIs petition for review.The Supreme Court has discretion whether to grant or deny review of the Court of Appeals decision. The decision to grant or deny review is typically made by the Supreme Court within 30 to 60 days. As of this writing we have not heard their decision.
We want to thank BATCs Board of Directors for their leadership and perseverance in pressing
forward on this issue. Thank you to our members, who wrote emails, talked to legislators, contributed to Housing First and supported BATCs efforts in ways big and small.
Finally, a special thanks to the Larkin Hoffman team who led this portion of the sprinkler mandate fight. Attorneys Peter Coyle, Rob Stefonowicz, and Bryan Huntington managed this complex and high-profile case with professionalism throughout. Most importantly thank you all for your patience. We know dealing with a court case of this magnitude where the impacts hang in the balance is not easy. Stay tuned for further updates.
BATC Scores Big Victory in Fighting the Code, but the Effort Continues
At the time of printing,
BATC has filed its opposition
to DLIs petition for review.
The Supreme Court has
discretion whether to grant
or deny review of the Court
of Appeals decision.
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advocacy
BATC scored a key victory on one of its top 2015 priorities when we gained the commitment of the MN Department of Labor and Industry to coordinate the build-out and promotion of an energy code performance path. Heres what you need to know:
Energy Code Performance Path
New to the code this cycle, the performance path allows for energy modeling of a home pre-construction. If the simulated performance of the home is at or below the energy line established by the code, a builder has flexibility on insulation (attic, wall) and sets the stage for a streamlined energy code inspection/enforce-ment process.
The Performance Path in the Energy Code Wasnt Usable
The model code amended by Minnesota maintained a performance alternative, but the software used by BATC members rating their homes was not updated to work with the new code. BATC will be working with a ratings software company to ensure that our new code can be modeled. DLI has pledged to assist with this effort.
Legislative Action Advanced this Issue
Last session Rep. Vogel introduced HF 1977 which was included in the House Jobs & Energy Omnibus bill. The bill would have required DLI to enter a rulemaking process to create an Energy Rating Index (ERI) for performance path compliance. After concerns were raised by DLI and others, BATC worked with DLI to establish an alternative way to achieve our per-formance path objectives without entering into a rulemaking process.
What Trade-Offs are Available for Builders Meeting the Energy Performance Standard?
Builders now can change certain code-required insulation levels, as long as those changes still perform at or below this performance standard.
Some trade-off examples are:R-20 in wall and rim joist cavities
R-49 attic insulation
.32 U factor windows (fenestration)
Hot water pipe insulation
When Will this Be Available and Where Can I Learn More?
We expect that this will be available for use in early 2016. When the modeling software and reports are ready for use, BATC will likely hold a training session for our members. DLI has committed to doing the same for the building official enforcement community.
Trail Blazed for Energy Code Performance Path
Examples of
Available Trade-Offsfor Builders Meeting the Energy Performance Standard:
R-20 in wall and rim joist cavities
R-49 attic insulation
.32 U factor windows (fenestration)
Hot water pipe insulation
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hopeful that this positive trend will continue into the
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Pulte Group
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Eternity Homes, LLC
Marvin Windows and Doors
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Scherer Bros. Lumber Co.
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Bob Michels
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C.N. Ostrom & Son, Inc.
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Collins Electrical Construction Co.
Country Joe Homes
Creative Homes, Inc.
Custom Millwork, Inc.
Custom One Homes
Doboszenski and Sons, Inc.
Elander Mechanical, Inc.
Fieldstone Family Homes, Inc.
Fireside Hearth & Home
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Global Closing & Title Services
Hans Hagen Homes, Inc.
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Heating & Cooling Two, Inc.
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John Kraemer & Sons, Inc.
Lampert Lumber
Larry John Wright Advertising, Inc.
Manor Concrete Construction, Inc.
Metro Foundations
Metro Home Insulation, LLC
Metro Siding, Inc.
Michael Lee, Inc./Kootenia Homes
Minnesota Valley Millwork, Inc.
New Spaces
North American Realty, Inc.
Pella Windows & Doors
Phase One Enterprises, Inc.
Pro Drywall & Painting, Inc.
Residential Science Resources, LLC
Robert Thomas Homes, Inc.
Sabre Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Southview Design
Stinson Leonard Street, LLP
Stone Cottage Construction, Inc.
Swanson Homes
Vantage Law Group
Villaume Industries, Inc.
Waterproofing, Inc.
Weis Builders
Westwood Professionals Services, Inc.
Zenith Exteriors, Inc.
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Crystal Kitchen Center, Inc.
Ispiri, LLC
Ronald Derrick
JMS Custom Homes, LLC
Water Doctors Water Treatment Co.
$100+Action Overhead Garage Door, Inc.
Peter Coyle
George Cundy
Ron DeCoux
Elite Waste Disposal
Hallmark Building Supplies, Inc.
Hayfield Window & Door Co., Inc.
Home Options, Inc.
IDC Automatic
J & W Asphalt, Inc.
Lemmerman Construction
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Mulligan Landscaping
Parent Builders Inc.
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Pioneer Engineering, P. A .
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Rooke, Johnson & Renslow Insurance Agency
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
FOR 2016 ELECTIONS
Expect the Presidential race to pound the 2016 election drum from now until November. For BATC and Housing First, we are focused on the State Legislative elections in both the House of Repre-sentatives and Senate. All 201 legislative seats are up for election, leaving the legislatures power structure in the balance. Currently the Governors Office is held by DFLer Mark Dayton, the Senate led by DFLer Tom Bakk, and the House led by Republican Kurt Daudt. BATCs Board of Directors will confirm election objectives in early 2016.
BATCs objectives include:
Maintain a housing-friendly House of Representatives majority.
Grow a bi-partisan caucus of housing/homebuilding champions.
Elevate BATC and the homebuilding industry through powerful messaging.
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BATC FOUNDATION GOLF OPEN - SEPTEMBER 22 With plenty of pars, a good number of birdies and just a couple of bogies, the BATC Foundation Golf Open was a hole-in-one event! Thank you to all who joined us and helped raise over $46,000 to help with our 2016 projects.
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