BATC Digest | January–March 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

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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

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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

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The BIG Night / 20-21Directors Dinner / 32

Remodelers Roundtable / 36BATC Foundation Golf Open / 54

Member KickStart / 60BATC Clay Shoot / 64-65BATC Buck Auction / 78


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letter from the eo

David SiegelBATC Executive Director

@davidsiegel1

[email protected]

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.

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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.


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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

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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.


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



6/21 BATC Member Appreciation Bash

7/19 Mid-Year Economic Forecast

8/3 BATC Golf Open


9/1010/2 Fall Parade of HomesSM

Sept. TBD BATC Foundation Golf Open

9/3010/2 Fall Remodelers Showcase

10/4 Clay Shoot



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]


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McDonald Remodeling, Inc.

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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

Additions:Over $400,000

Bathrooms:Under $50,000

Bathrooms:Over $50,000

Interiors Kitchens:$65,000 and Under

Kitchens:$65,000 - $80,000

Kitchens: $80,000 - $100,000

Kitchens: Over $100,000

Kitchens:Over $100,000

Special:Under $100,000

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Lower Level:Under $125,000

Lower Level:Over $125,000

Total House:Under $200,000

Total House:$200,000- $500,000

Total House:$500,000 - $900,000

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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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

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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

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SEE THE BIG NIGHT PHOTO GALLERY STARTING ON PAGE 20

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR WINNING BUILDERS, REMODELERS AND ASSOCIATES


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

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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


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

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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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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.

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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.

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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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Lift off your year with new business connections Honor our BATC Foundation Board and President for accelerating the Foundation to new heights in 2015 Countdown our 2016 Board of Directors Salute our new BATC President Meg Jaeger Thank our out-going board members as they blast off to new adventures Reach for the stars with insights from our economic forecast And welcome a stellar year ahead

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and the Larkin Hoffman

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of the sprinkler mandate

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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.

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discretion whether to grant

or deny review of the Court

of Appeals decision.

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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

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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.

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Maintain a housing-friendly House of Representatives majority.

Grow a bi-partisan caucus of housing/homebuilding champions.

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